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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1899
Page
2
The Indiana town proposes vaccinating every vagrant who enters to curb the tramp nuisance. Critics doubt whether the measure can be effectively implemented, arguing for stricter enforcement of fewer laws. The Brenham Banner echoes calls for decisive action by lawmakers to avoid dead letters on statutes.
Crowds gathered at the criminal court building were refused admission to the coroners court where only those connected with the case or in public capacity could attend. Harry Cornish, physical director of the Knickerbocker Athletic Club, testified for most of the day before adjournment. The inquiry concerns the death of Mrs Kate J Adams from a bromo seltzer containing mercury cyanide.
City council minutes read and approved with reports filed and bills paid. Bond issue for street paving revised and new ordinance adopted. City Attorney Butler authorized to answer attorney general inquiries in Austin. Hog-keeping ordinance enforcement urged after grace period. Street opening petition referred to committee. Rev Dr Bowers lauded for church loyalty. local societies active. Visitors from Grimes county noted.
The Lockhart Register argues Texas can achieve true prosperity by expanding profitable crops beyond cotton. It envisions cotton, wheat, oats, sugar, corn and tobacco becoming staple exports, predicting wealth as the state awakens from dependence on cotton.
The Manchester Union asserts the democracy as a grand political party with enduring vitality through victory and defeat across years and generations. It argues democracy is as old as the government and will hold a place and influence as long as the republic endures.
A Detroit Free Press tale recounts a pioneer era land bargain in pine country. The narrator toils plowing a stump filled tract while the old man delays to consult his wife, only to learn another bidder offered more and the land went to him, leaving the narrator unpaid for the day’s hard work.
Notable arrivals listed include HH Hawley of Dallas and F W Norris of Houston among others. Guests span cities from Chicago Philadelphia and New York to San Francisco, with names like Hugo Sachs Galveston and Maurice Labatt New York appearing in the notice.
Agoncillo, in Montreal, said his sole purpose was to establish able cable communication with Aguinaldo after U S authorities intercepted his messages. He recounted receiving Aguinaldo's instruction to report the senate ratification vote and said he came to Canada to send the cablegram to inform the Filipino leader for Otis talks. He declined to say whether Aguinaldo had received the result.
The gunboat Nashville brought General Calixto Garcia’s body to Havana harbor with Morro Castle and the American squadron saluting. Thousands of flags flew at half mast as the remains were taken to the municipal council chamber for a public funeral planned for tomorrow. Flags will stay at half mast by order of General Ludlow until the funeral.
Washington reports the war department will strengthen the signal corps in the Philippines by adding one company of 60 men recruited from volunteer forces stationed there due to the urgent need for reinforcements and the difficulty of bringing troops from the United States.
Waco Texas February 10 Mrs Oscar Jan nasch cut her throat here yesterday with a razor dying within a short time Her mother committed suicide here three years ago indicating a family tragedy and repeated distress in the same locale
City officers listed with mayor and aldermen, county officials named, and a roster of church pastors with service times. Includes Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Free Communion Baptist, St. Josephs Catholic details and Mass times.
A fragmented list of lodge and chapter meeting nights and officers for Brazos area groups including Lodge No. 104 W of W and Bryan, Brazos Lodge No. 129 A F and A M, Ivanhoe Commandery No. 8, and K of P. Details show regular meeting dates such as second and fourth Fridays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and specific officers like W. Reed and J. B. Reed.
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