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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
2
The Daily Eagle notes several Central Texas towns pursue cotton factory initiatives with real intent. Prominent businessmen are examining the subject and an observable plan may form within the next year to establish a factory in Bryan.
The Farm and Ranch notes that Texas livestock associations hold annual sessions and emphasize the shift from free range to organized stock industries. It argues modern cattlemen, sheepmen, hogmen and horsemen boost profitability through intelligent farming, predicting wide prosperity if farmers become stock raisers and feeders.
The piece argues that Texas farmers may overplant cotton again. It urges caution and hopes good judgment will prevail. It notes past hard lessons and promotes crop diversification and stock raising as superior strategies.
The group seeking a governor candidate tries Aleck Terrell after failing to enlist Roger Q. Mills. If Aleck is as smart as supporters claim, he will recall the fate of the Dick Wynne boom.
The text portrays Taft as the last hope of Kentucky Republicans whose contest moves to state courts, signaling Democratic advantage. It ends with a hopeful forecast of a return to calm in Kentucky as spring imagery appears.
A note offers eight large books of wall paper samples featuring new century designs. The sender invites interested buyers to drop a card for contact.
Chicago February sessions of the national antitrust conference closed after disorder and heated exchanges. Delaware Populist Joseph Parker proposed a resolution pledging delegates to back only parties standing for government ownership and direct legislation. Calls to preserve free speech sparked turmoil as chairman Monett adjourned briefly.
Intense satisfaction surrounds Roberts operations in South Africa. Reports from London and Durban describe guarded lines, potential counterstrokes, and a growing confidence in a decisive victory. Casualties at Renberg are listed, while Irish-American troops sail toward the Boer front and new mule contracts arrive for British forces.
Austin reports strong belief among lawmakers that another special session may be called as progress stalls on the tax bill. A wrangle over an oath amendment remains unresolved, pensions remain taxed, and the Dallas charter bill advances from the senate to the house.
The Illinois Central railroad plans a Portland Oregon agency to ship cotton to the Orient. Vice president J T Harahan says connections exist from New Orleans Memphis Natchez St Louis and Chicago to Omaha and onward to Portland. He notes strong demand in the Orient and aims for a cheaper quicker route with a longer haul for profits.
In Bryan, Texas on Feb 14 a deadly incident leaves Failla's wife dead and his sister-in-law Carla Congelosi dead, Congelosi wounded and an elderly woman shot in the arm. John Failla is jailed, said to be demented. all involved are Italians.
Jackson Mississippi February 15 the uniform text book bill which passed the house was defeated in the senate by a vote of 20 to 14.
Washington reports no rush to ratify the May-Pauncefote treaty or pass the Nicaraguan canal bill despite Republican and administration optimism. A near unanimous Foreign Relations Committee forecast favors ratification with two thirds vote. only Senator Money seeks an amendment on fortifications. New York surrogate rules a $5.9 million Vanderbilt trust fund taxed. inheritance tax assessed.
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