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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1899
Page
4
Rescuers continue recovery of bodies after Sunday's disaster as officials warn a larger avalanche may strike the Pelican and Dive Tunnel gulch. The threat endangers schools, residences, and districts housing science and sahibrain facilities, with more than ten feared buried.
Multiple city briefs recount a demurrer over free speech in a burlesque expose of Odd Fellows rites. Separate items describe arson attempts near Louisville, a Boston presidential visit dinner, Texas battleship invitation refusals, a Japanese mission fire fatally burning Mrs. Alexander, and a northern Kingston storm causing floods but no fatalities.
Denver reports the South Park line above Como is blocked with 12 feet of snow. Residents flee to Leadville in snow shoes as shortages grow at Kokomo. The weather threatens floods and snowslides. work crews prepare to clear canyons with dynamite when conditions permit.
Waxahachie Texas February 16 Will Blackman remains in a critical condition after a heavy weight struck his head. The attending physician reports many bone fragments will be removed from the wound.
The article cautions readers about spring cleansing using harsh remedies like potash and mercury. It stresses the season’s drain on energy, advises a blood remedy to purify impurities, and warns to choose products free of dangerous ingredients to avoid harming health. It argues for natural support and careful selection of tonics.
Washington Feb 16 The court of inquiry into Gen Miles charges met for organization and procedure not open to the public. It will investigate alleged unfitness of food issued by the subsistence department to troops in the Cuba and Porto Rico operations and will offer findings opinions and recommendations. No counsel has appeared for any party yet.
The I and G N R R announces The Mexico and St Louis Limited to begin December 3 at 12 01 am. The line will span Texas from the Rio Grande to the Red River and on to St Louis with through coaches and Pullman sleepers. Departures include 7 00 am San Antonio 12 30 pm Austin 8 15 pm Palestine and 9 30 pm arriving St Louis 7 85 pm next day. Tickets via local agents.
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