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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1902
Page
2
The Bryan newspaper announces J S Mooring as a candidate for re election as mayor in the upcoming April election. The notice appears in the Wednesday February 19 1902 issue published by Connelly and Carnes.
The Daughters of the Texas Republic plan a hall of fame honoring Texas heroes in San Antonio. They suggest the Alamo as a fitting site given its stature as a premier hall of fame.
A newspaper notice misuses Napoleon Bonaparte's image in a patent medicine advertisement claiming his death came from stomach cancer caused by fried onions. The claim dispatches a sensational link between diet and fatal illness, exploiting a historic figure for product promotion.
A five year old girl in Washington and her four year old brother saved pennies to buy gifts for parents. A family friend asked why most savings went to mother, the girl replied that papa is only related by marriage while mama is a blood relative.
A syndicate plans nationwide wireless telegraph stations using Marconi gear with city and small town sites. Experiments with trolleyless electric street railways aim to eliminate overhead wires and multiple voltages, signaling a potential breakthrough.
A man joined the lodge a week ago and, after a 4 a.m. return, sixteen brethren brought him home though he claims he brought them. His wrist is sprained, a tear ripped his coat, and the scene suggests a lively initiation.
February notes report scarce stock water and ongoing sickness in the community. Jessie O Neal Walter and Jule Isbell have been ill. Rev Black remains confined after a fall. Mrs Will Redden visiting Bedias. W R Redden and George McClung drilling wells in Madison county amid bad weather. no church services at Free Baptist this Sunday.
Reynolds family truck growers show strong progress. Mrs. M. A. Manse makes a bedside visit to her father, Mr. Sam Henderson and wife visit Sunday. Nellie Hudspeth travels to Bryan. A singing at T. E. Shaw’s residence brings a good crowd. Rhea Cotton visits Kurten on Sunday.
February 17 report from Cottonwood notes general health good. Ed McGee seriously ill with pneumonia. A D Edge visited Saturday. Jim Lloyd called on Sunday. Dee Robertson and Charley Presnal were in the area Sunday. A Valentine party was held at the residence.
Vienna reports Premier Dr von Koenber defends police and military actions during Trieste riots alleging anarchists, not workmen, caused the disturbance. He says an investigation proves a terrorist organization seeking absolute lawlessness and that martial law will be lifted only after public order returns.
Goudie the bank bookkeeper testified in London as the Bank of Liverpool fraud trial resumed. He said James Mances posed as an American connected with American jockeys to spot winners, leading to bets that netted Marks & Co. about $30,000 in the first week. He said fear of exposure made him an easy target.
Will Wireman aged 19 son of J E Wireman was killed near Georgetown Texas when his horse threw him after his rope became caught in a tree. He died instantly before aid could reach him. A companion named Fine was in the race.
Information from Bryan Texas says Sheriff Berry recaptured Joe Carter after a jail escape. Carter had been convicted in Madison county district court for the murder of Ward at Huntsville and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. The case came on a change of venue from Walker county.
Fort Worth on February 18 learned that Attorney General Bell said in the city last Saturday he is preparing papers for another anti-trust suit to be filed in a district court here. The defendant could not be learned, but it is described as an important case.
In Portland Oregon on February 18 a mass meeting of citizens denounced recent resolutions by the Portland chamber of commerce trustees favoring unrestricted immigration of Chinese of favored classes. The audience, mostly laboring men, enthusiastically endorsed the resolutions.
A list of hotel arrivals shows guests from cities including Philadelphia St Louis Dallas and Houston. Names mentioned include W T Boyd S P Reckrill F A Gutmann Thos A Easton M W Scott and many others visiting from varied locales.
The advertisement claims Rex Dyspepsia Tablets cure dyspepsia indigestion sour stomach and heartburn with a money back guarantee if not cured. Sold at 50 cents per package by M. H. Jamey the leading druggist in Bryan Texas.
Frank Copeland, living with his three children three miles north of Rockwall, Texas, found his house on fire early Friday. He saved his children then reentered to save belongings and was burned to death. the body was charred beyond recognition.
Berlin Feb 18. The Reichstag budget committee heard the government demand funds to maintain a German regiment at Shanghai to protect German interests in China. A majority of the committee approved the demand.
New York reports a snowfall that began Sunday night and ended Monday night. Surface cars and elevated trains operated on schedule with only slight railroad delays into the city. The storm left about 10 inches of snow.
If good bread is what you want and you support a first class home institution call on The Texas Bakery. Otto Bolhme, proprietor.
Paris Feb 18 L Cavaignac a Rad cal Republican former war minister and M Renoult former secretary of Senator Flouquet and former president of the council of ministers dueled after an insulting letter by Renoult. Two shots fired no injuries reported.
Brigadier General William H Cooper commander of the Second brigade National Guard of New Jersey died of apoplexy in his Camden New Jersey office on Monday He was born in Pristol Pennsylvania in 1844 and served as a Civil War veteran
DeWindt expedition bound for an overland Paris to New York has arrived in Yakutsk from Irkutsk. The party left Irkutsk on January 15 and departed Paris December 19, continuing toward their transcontinental journey.
Yang Yu, the Chinese minister to Russia, died in St. Petersburg after a brief illness, Tuesday night. His death leaves unclear the exact cause, with officials noting a short period of illness prior to his passing.
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