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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1900
Page
2
A Bryan Texas humor item notes there is no February 29 this year despite leap year calculations. The quip mentions a man’s years ending at 50 and a woman’s with eligible men nearby, and states scientists dropped the extra day to align with the solar year.
The Navasota Patriot reports growing talk of moving Grimes County court house from Anderson to Navasota. Northern residents who opposed the shift before are now more favorable, while southern residents still largely back making Navasota the county seat.
Reporters describe Boer siege near Kimberly and the looming threat on Buller’s forces as relief for Ladysmith seems unlikely. Military experts warn of high casualties, while critics deride the British drill book and generals, suggesting they’d fare better in simulated battles.
The Sun argues tariffs on white paper and wood pulp must be removed to break the great paper trust. A tax on white paper is a tax on intelligence and civilization, aiding national progress. The paper backs the move as righteous and likely to prevail.
Brazos bottom farm for rent on 100 acres of fine improved land. Cheap terms for a man who can furnish provisions, implements and stock. Contact J. W. Coulter for details.
Slogan invites customers to choose new century wallpaper designs at low prices and asks readers to drop a card to contact William A. Dodson for orders or samples.
Austin talks of a new extra session to pass a tax bill as the House approves a $5000 annual levy on firms using leased wires for brokerage. The measure also raises cotton buyers tax to $100 and targets bucket shops, peddlers of tombstones, and other levies amid a stalled Senate and no night sessions.
Lake Charles La Feb 13 A Welsh report says Wilery Herbert an elderly man was killed by a Southern Pacific train near the city. Herbert sat on a crosstie asleep when the engine approached he rose but did not stand the engine step struck his head ripping off the upper skull instant death.
Civil proceedings in Franklin Texas concluded with a jury verdict sustaining the petition’s allegations. Judge O D Cannon was removed from office permanently after a prior suspension by District Judge Taliaferro. T M Jaylor had been appointed during the suit. the commissioners' court must fill the vacancy. Cannon remains jailed in Georgetown.
Detectors in Frankfort Kentucky report a bullet embedded in a tree near the capitol square about 20 inches above ground along a line from the executive building to Governor Goebel's fall site. A wood block containing the bullet is held by the prosecuting attorney.
Washington February 13 the senate confirmed Mrs Bertha Honore Palmer of Illinois as a commissioner to the Paris exposition.
Washington reports say advocates expect quick action after the financial bill, with Senator Cullom's Hawaii government measure taking priority. The Puerto Rico bill and Hay Pauncefote treaty objections shape debate as Morgan and McLaurin forecast swift canal passage to protect U S interests. negotiations may center on compensation for Eyre Cragin syndicate and Maritime Canal extension, with Endicott and Hepburn offering estimates on canal property value.
Bob Fitzsimmons, the former boxing champion, was noticed in a Brooklyn theater box by an improvised singer. He announced a $5000 forfeit and a challenge to Jeffries for a $10,000 bout with winner taking all receipts, then offered to fight Sharkey McCoy or anyone else. He fled a pursuing crowd by jumping onto a passing wagon and boarded a ferry to Manhattan.
Coffeyville Kansas February 13 farmer E1 Nelson living near Lenapaw two miles south of the city is shot and killed by his brother in law Russell Henderson during a quarrel over fence lines. The attacker fired buckshot tearing Nelsons head. Also reported deaths include R D Dumm editor of The Union at Upper Sandusky Ohio aged 65 and Rev Lewis Binder pastor of St Josephs church Denver formerly in Chicago and New Orleans.
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