Remains of Mrs Dora Newman Buried After Corsicana Fire
The remains of Mrs Dora Newman burned to death at Corsicana were brought here yesterday and buried at the city cemetery after a funeral at the depot. Friends from Bryan who were notified by wire attended. A combined Ladies Aid and Women’s Missionary Auxiliary meeting was set for 3 30 this evening at Mrs English’s residence. County Treasurer Buchanan prepared to pay outstanding Brazos county claims. Brazos river reported frozen over at the iron toll bridge signaling severe weather. Local ads include restaurant lunch, rents, and insurance services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Newman
Corsicana
Ladies’ Aid Society
Woman’s Missionary Auxiliary
J. A. Butler
Bryan
Butler
W. B. Romay
Brazos
Iron Toll Bridge
Local News Roundup from Bryan and area noted
In Bryan and nearby towns residents are reported traveling visiting and returning. W A Reed of Marlin and Capt J M Love of Cottonwood are in the city while Dr F M Law traveled to Austin yesterday. Several locals including Miss Bessie Batte and Mrs J L Hearne arrived from Belton and Austin respectively. The telephone line between Bryan and Edge has been completed. Hempstead reportedly abolished its municipal corporation by a large majority. Mrs Proctor advertises wholesale and retail millinery. A and M College is noted for guaranteeing against outside points. Electric clock time service is now available via John M Caldwell. Two pairs of fine Brahman chickens for sale. The Bryan wallpaper merchant claims the best prices seen in town. W Sims and J Fred Smith are among travelers leaving for New Orleans and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Batte
Belton
J. M Love
Cottonwood
Bob Newsome
Tom Goodson
Brazos Bottom
John M. Caldwell
D. B. Knox
Garne
Marlin
John B. Mike
Bryan
W. Sims
Ofterday
J. Fred Smith
Wyilias
Telephone Exchange
Legal blanks and property forms for sale
The Eagle lists legal blanks including affidavits for account and various deeds and notes offered in small quantities at set prices. Also includes a anecdotal clipping from Liverpool Mercury about an insurance premium dispute and a family scene from Herald with a child’s morning routine.
Tilt in Philippine policy sparks Senate clash
The Senate debated policy toward the Philippines for two hours with Tillman and Lodge trading pointed arguments. The session adjourned without a vote as officials moved to calendar items and public building bills. Several local appropriation measures were approved by the committee, funding projects in Oakland New Iberia and other cities. A plan to publish Alaska survey maps was adopted, and pensions for some Spanish War veterans were restored. Two crime notes: a farmer Noland killed near Mandville Arkansas and aAccidental shooting near Franklin Texas injures a Black boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Philippines
Tillman
Dem
United States
House
Oakland
Cal
Hot Springs
Ark
New Iberia
Bluefield
W. Va
Topeka
Kas
Cleveland
Beaumont
Tex
Jackson
Miss
Lodge of
Massachusettes
Alaska
Geological Survey
Wolcott
Colorado
Ross
Vermont
Morrill
Spain
Six Years for Eagan Promulgated by President
The president commuted General Charles P. Eagan's court martial sentence from dismissal to six years suspension from duty ending with retirement in January 1905. He retains pay as commissary general but loses allowances since the sentence is without rank and duty. Eagan remains in Washington acting commissary general, while Colonel John Weston is ill in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles P. Eagan
Eagan
General Eagan
Army
War Department
John Weston
New York
Snow and crimes and calamities hit scattered towns
Light snow fell at Galveston Texas Tuesday night. Willis Gilleland a printer was seriously stabbed at Shreveport Louisiana. An epidemic of spinal meningitis rages in Butler County Kentucky. Thomas J J Lee of Missouri has been made professor of mathematics in the navy. Mrs Mary Williams and her three children were drowned fording a river at Middiesboro Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Willis Gilleland
Shreveport
Butler County
Thomas J. J. Lee
Missouri
Mary Williams
Middiesboro
Mexico and St. Louis Limited Introduced by I G N RR
The I G N R R announces The Mexico and St Louis Limited new schedule effective December 8. It runs from Laredo to St Louis via San Antonio Austin Palestine and arrives St Louis next day at 7 35 p m. The train shortens travel to six hours and offers through coaches and Pullman sleepers to St Louis. Tickets from local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Austin
Palestine
St.Louis
St. Louis
D. J. Price G. P. A
Texas
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Academy of Music
General Merchandise
Saunders & Johnson
Mos Sakzives
Buchanan
Braz
Charlie Edinburg
Zennati Block
H. Higgs
Joe B. Reed
Ingrain
Lon Johnson
Rr Sa
Seees
Hearne
San Antonio
W. A. Reed
City
F. M. Law
M. College
W.H. Scott
Brownwood
W. J. Lang
del Blunt
J. By ,Payne
Madison County
Aghir
Tohnny
Papa
Mir
PEERY
Senators Lodge and
Philippine Islands
McEnery
Manila
Feo
Naval Committee of the House
Hawaii
Texarkana
Noland
Mandville
Franklin
Franklin, Tex
Walter Starkey
Here
Pagan
Arkansas
Little Rock
Feb
Central Division
St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad
Pollock
Itowa
Webster City
Belmond
Wright County
Edson
Chicago
American Street Railway Association
Tattersalls
Juan Luna
Lopez
Losade
Coal Production of
Alabama
Birmingham
Hooper
Tampa
Military Congress
Florida
Andrew Carnegie
Atlanta
Henry E. Keys
Ardsley Casino
Ardsley-on-the-Hudson
Tors
J. F. Parks’ Livery and Undertaking Establishment
Brey
J. F.parks
Charles Carr
W Williamson- Haffner Engraving Co
Denver
Colo
W.H. Lawrence
Bryan, Texas
A. McKenzie
Wilson-Jenkins Drug Store
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