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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1902
Page
3
War Bulletin From Kentucky Nine Men Dead And Others Lost
A brief report notes nine men dead and others missing in Kentucky. The text mixes political and sensational claims, indicating ongoing turmoil. It references an uprising described as a “comic opera revolution” on stage in Colombia and notes a peculiar salary comparison between an American jockey and the U.S. president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Patriot Republicans Rally Behind Mr. Babcock
Supporters urge Mr. Babcock to become a great man with the help of remaining patriotic Republicans. The letter signatures highlight party loyalty and confidence in his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Babcock
Houston and Texas Central rail extension contract let
The contract has been let for the extension of the Houston and Texas Central railroad from Burnet to Lampasas. Some populist leaders are attempting to rally reform elements, but progress has not been conspicuous for its success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston and Texas Central Railroad
Burnet
Fourth House adopts plan for direct senatorial election
The House of Representatives has approved a resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to elect United Senators by direct vote of the people. Supporters say the popular demand should finally be realized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
City Urges Cleanliness Rules Enforced by Police
San Antonio Express notes that while individuals cannot be forced to stay personally clean, city ordinances aim to ensure cleanliness in sidewalks floors and public halls. Mayor Ficks and associates order enforcement as police watch for violations on sidewalks street car floors and public halls. Visitors and residents are urged to govern themselves accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ficks
San Antonio Express
Fading Glimpses of Celebrity Feats and Local Politics
The column notes Santos-Dumont and Schwab capturing public attention with air ship and gambling tales. It mentions Texas Cattle Raisers meet in Ft Worth with bull fights on March 11 12 13. It also covers Lord Chamberlain and South Africa freedom, and a push to nominating Scott Field for congress based on his district service and residency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santos-Dumont
Schwab
Monte Carlo
Ft. Worth
Hon
Scott Field
Congress
Special Meeting of Truck Growers Assn in Brazos Co
A notice calls a special meeting of the Truck Growers association for Wednesday Feb 19 at 8 PM. It seeks to discuss taking stock in a cannery payable in produce and asks Bryan businessmen to invest generously. Also on the agenda fertilizer seed and upcoming planting time. McDurf Simpson secretary manager Brazos Co Truck Growers Assn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truck Growers’ Association
Bryan
McDurf Simpson
Sec’y and
M’g’r Brazos Co. Truck Growers
Ass’n
Sunny Side of Life lecture at A and M College
The Y M C A of College hosts Dr James Hedley with the lecture The Sunny Side of Life at Assembly Hall on Saturday night February 15. The talk lasted about ninety minutes presenting wit wholesome contentment and noble themes. Admission was 50 cents and the event drew a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly Hall
A. & M. College
Y.M.C. A. of College
A. R. Taylor
State Normal School
Emporia
Kan
James Hedley
America
Easter Bazaar Supports Baptist Church Ladies Aid
An Easter bazaar will be held one or two days during the week prior to Foster to benefit the Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
City Ordinance Regulates Smallpox Mobility in Bryan
Bryan Texas city enacts a rule banning any person with or recently recovered from smallpox from street sides without a City Health Officer certificate. Residents of buildings with a smallpox case face the same restriction. violators are fined five to twenty five dollars. Mayor J S Moorina signs, City Secretary C M Spell attests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas
J.S. Moorina
C. M. Spell
Coal Mine Deal Creates West's Largest Coal Company
The General Coal and Coke company of Kansas City bought the Kansas and Texas Coal company of St. Louis for over 3 million dollars. The Central Coal and Coke company will own 45 mines employing 10,000, operate 23 stores, 2,500 company houses, and 50,000 acres of coal lands across several states. Capital stock rises from 750,000 to 7,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
General Coal and Coke Company of
Kansas and Texas Coal Company of
St. Louis
Central Coal and Coke Company
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Kansas
Indian Territory
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Wyoming
United States
Galveston Pays Interest on 5 Percent Sewer Bonds
Galveston has paid $7 500 interest on $300 000 outstanding 5 percent sewer bonds due February 1. Interest is paid to Foder Holzmann & Co of Cincinnati, the bond purchaser, from city funds held in trust for bondholders. Other bond interest not paid due to lack of funds in dedicated reserve accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Foder, Holzmann & Co
Cincinnati
City Trust
Widow of Wallace Stephens Seeks New Orleans Burial
Ennis Texas February 14 Mrs A Caldwell mother of Wallace E Stephens whose death by his own hand in a New Orleans boarding house was reported Thursday resides on a farm near Ennis She telegraphed to New Orleans to have the remains buried there for the present People here who knew Stephens believe no criminal charges exist and that his belief in a reward was a hallucination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennis
Tex
A. Caldwell
Wallace E. Stephens
New Orleans
Stephens
Violent Street Clash Ends in Fatal Injuries in Richmond
In Richmond Kentucky on February 14 a dispute between Jim Estell Leslie Estell and Shelton Chambers led to a street gun fight. Fifteen shots were fired during the fusillade leaving Leslie Estell and Chambers likely to die. The incident followed a drunken quarrel over a trifling matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Jim Estell
Leslie Estell
Shelton Chambers
Chambers
Saloon Shooting Fatality at San Antonio and Aransas Pass Depot
In Floresville Texas on February 13 Juan Alderete was shot in a saloon at the San Antonio and Aransas Pass depot and died within thirty minutes. The shooter Francisco Garga made no attempt to flee and was jailed. The motive remains unknown and the victim was unarmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
Tex
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass
Juan Alderete
Francisco Garga
Old Settler R P Sansom Dies in Alvarado at 82
Alvarado Texas February 14 R P Sansom father of Hon M Sansom died here at the age of 82. Death was caused by an ulcerated stomach. He settled in San Augustine county Texas in 1836 and moved to Johnson county in 1859 where he lived later in this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvarado
Tex
R. P. Sansom
Hon. M. Sansom
San Augustine County
Texas
Johnson County
Germany May Forego Venezuela Ultimatum
Berlin reports the foreign office rejects the claim that Germany will present an ultimatum to Venezuela. The outlook is improving and a friendly settlement of the disputed questions is considered more likely.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Germany
Venezuela
Col John A Polk Civil War figure dies at 82 in Kansas City
Kansas City report notes Col. John A. Polk aged 82 a cousin of President James K. Polk and former doorkeeper of the house during Cleveland's first administration has died. He served in the Confederate army's commissary department during the Civil War.
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Kansas City
John A. Polk
James K. Polk
Cleveland
Col. Polk
Rex Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Promises Refund If Uncured
Slogan style notice advertising Rex Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion and heartburn. Claims druggists nationwide refund money if the tablets fail to cure. price 50 cents per package. Mentions M. H. James, a Bryan Texas druggist as a leading retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. James
Bryan
Texas
Multiple Tragedies Reported Across States In Brief
Ray Evans 24 died near Frankfort by a falling tree. Attorney Edwin A. McCampbell 46 died at his Corpus Christi home. Jokaski’s son drowned while skating at South McAlester. Jack Acord in Norris City died by suicide. F W Childs, Confederate veteran, died in San Antonio. Mary Hough 90 died of paralysis in Effingham. Charlie Jackson burned to death near Paducah after sleepily curling up in a blanket. Luke Dowe named Maverick County sheriff. Houston meeting votes to build a race track in late fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Evans
Frankfort,Sr
Edwin A. McCampbell
Corpus Christi
Tex
John Jokaski
Krebs, I. T
South McAlester
Jack Acord
Norris City
F. W. Childs
San Antonio
Texas
Mary Hough
St. Anthony's Hospital
Effingham
Senator Hough
Charlie Jackson
Paducah
Luke Dowe
Maverick County
E Pass
Houston
The Texas Bakery Advertises Local Bread
If good bread is desired and supporting a first class home institution is welcome, call on The Texas Bakery. Otto Bothme, 61lf Proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Bakery
Otto Bothme
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mark
Bryan, Texas
the Daily Eagle
Connelly & Carnes
Colombia
City of London
Mr. Chamberlain
South
Africa
Emmel’s Prescription Pharmacy
Hunter
Chatham
City Ordinance
Central Coal Company
James & Castles
Tyler Haswell
Great Northern
Lewis
Longview
Laredo
Austin
Memphis
Objective
Pitz
Hanway’s
E. Grieser
Colonel Polk
R. H. Harrison
McDougald’s Drug Store
W. A. Watkins
Attorney-at-Law
City Hall
Bostonian
Rio Grande
New Laredo
Washington
Monterey
D. J. Price
G.P
Palestine
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