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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
2
Bryan newspaper notes J S Mooring seeks reelection as mayor in the upcoming April election. The notice appears in a local advertising section dated Thursday February 20, 1902. It is circulated by Connelly and Carnes with per week and per month rates listed.
The report notes a calm race for state offices with little campaign activity and few dramatic developments. It mentions Smallpox closing government departments in Washington and highlights the impact on around 86,000 Black residents, suggesting a serious public health concern.
One year after 4359 U S smallpox cases there are 12122 cases, up 7763, with most patients unvaccinated. The report notes vaccine physicians still feel compelled to use force to perform their work, per Calveston News.
Col N H Tracy of Rockdale visits Brazos county and earns strong local backing as a formidable candidate for congress. Friends describe him as large in personality and influence, a noted rustler who is hard to beat.
Galveston sets example by issuing bonds and keeping interest locally. The idea gains traction that other Texas communities could absorb their own bonds for public improvements and finance proposals from reserve resources. Money in Texas could yield four percent investments rather than sit idle in banks or stockings.
The New York Journal lauds Texas in a tribute noting its vast agricultural potential and wealth. It argues Texas could feed 130 million people if as densely populated as England, supply all the world with cotton, house cattle, parks, and vast fertile lands, and hold untapped oil wealth beneath its surface.
Minter Springs Texas February 17 reports a thawing revival with farmers plowing and planting corn. J M Radford has about fifty acres sown, land in good condition, gardening active, and several residents recovering health. Local social visits and a river with low water are noted as spring approaches.
London February 19 On resumption of the Bank of Liverpool frauds trial at Old Bailey the boxer Dick Burge testifies he earned about 30000 from boxing in ten years and lent 250 to Laurie Marks with plans to share profits He says he never knew James Mances or Thomas P Goudie and did not suspect forged checks until the case emerged.
In Washington a Feb 19 report says the Post declined to answer an indefinit e statement about Lord Pauncefote drafting the April 14 1898 note. The telegram from Judge Day then secretary of state says in Canton Ohio that it is impossible to reply to the vague inquiry.
In El Paso Texas on February 19 a burglar identified as J H Thompson was shot by C H Lawrence a firm member while Thompson carried two sacks of provisions from Lawrence's warehouse. Thompson surrendered believing he was mortally wounded.
H C Beard and W H P Trudgeon filed with the townsite commission contest papers against 720 lots in Holdenville Oklahoma. The lots were granted as a bonus to secure the Frisco road construction. Many lots have been jumped and resold, with current possessors unaware of the claims.
A deputation of boot and shoe manufacturers from across Canada will petition the Dominion government to raise the duty on imported fine shoes from 25 to 35 percent. They argue high duties on fine leathers plus low-priced American imports erode Canadian competition and demand protection.
A spectacular meteor flash lit the Columbia Texas sky on Monday night. Witnesses described a huge central fireball with sparks scattering in all directions, noting it was larger and more brilliant than any they had seen before.
New York February 19 John A Stewart president of the United States Trust company tendered his resignation at a trustees meeting. He recommended Lyman J. Gage former secretary of the treasury as his successor and it was understood Gage could be elected once legal requirements are met.
Washington Feb 19 The president appoints James P Platt son of Senator Platt of Connecticut United States district judge for the district of Connecticut replacing William K Townsend who has been promoted to circuit judge.
Prescription notes advertise Rex Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia indigestion sour stomach and heartburn. Drugstores guarantee refunds if not cured with a 50 cent package price. Sold by M H James leading druggist Bryan Texas.
If good bread is what you want and you support a first class home institution call on The Texas Bakery Otto Bolhme 61 tf oie.
Roman Galado, head of the island band of outlaws who in 1893 ambushed and killed Capt. Jones of the First Texas Rangers, has been captured by Ed Bryant, a former Ranger, in El Paso Texas on February 19.
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