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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1902
Page
4
Oklahoma officers killed outlaw Walter Swofford during a gun battle near Wewoka after a snow trail led to an isolated house. Deputy Jones of Asher was seriously wounded, while Sam Casey and Bill Watson surrendered. Rewards of 9000 dollars remained for the capture of the three men.
South half of block near Allen Academy with a cottage tenant house and well. One and a quarter acres near the schoolhouse in the southeast town area, price 550. Six room house with one lot on west side, price 600. Six room house and two lots four blocks from Main Street with brick cistern, price 1250. The M B Cole home place two and a half lots and a six room house, price 1600. 300 acre Brazos Bottom farm at 20 per acre, may sell in small tracts. 76 feet front on Railroad, steel out of Otto Boehme property, sale of part or all, plus other city property.
An advertisement extols women's preference for jewels and notes health as a gem often sacrificed. It promotes Dr. Boschkee's German Syrup as a remedy to arrest early consumption and heal lungs and bronchial tubes, claiming it is a certain cure for coughs and bronchial troubles. The Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co. in Bryan offers this and other Green remedies, with Green's Special Almanac.
In Yonkers suburb Caryl W J Simons residence nurse Amelia Fischer a Hungarian servant shot five year old Georgeanna Simons and wounded herself. Police say the act resulted from alleged insane fondness for the child and fear of dismissal separating them.
News from San Francisco reports Rudolph Hanson an American citizen was killed at Port Lot on Ponapi Island in the Caroline group. He went ashore from the schooner Spreckels which was due to sail next day. He was found dying after an argument with natives, apparently struck on the head with a blunt instrument.
After 24 hours of snow sleet and rain and a night of high winds, New York faces its harshest winter conditions. Telegraph and telephone wires are down, train service is delayed and irregular, and suburban trolley lines in New Jersey and Long Island are practically at a standstill.
Dispatch from Kitchener reports Colonel Park with 300 mounted scouts surprised a Boer force at Nooitgedacht Transvaal and captured 160 prisoners along with munitions, horses, and wagons. There were no British casualties. Prisoners include Field Coronets Joubert Dejates and Lieutenant Viljoen.
Barcelona on February 22 reports the captain general has given rioters three days to dispose of all arms. After the deadline any arm holder will face a drumhead court martial. Salons must close by 7 p.m. and citizens must stay indoors after 5 p.m.
Springfield report states Captain J W Henry former secretary treasurer of the United States Railway Mail Clerks Mutual Benefit Association is found not guilty of embezzling 3500 dollars of the association funds by the jury received February 22 1926.
Guthrie Oklahoma February 22 The executive committee of the Cattlemen's Association of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas will meet in March to merge under the name the Southwestern Cattle Growers' Association. This new body would become the largest cattle interests organization in the world.
A Herald dispatch from Panama, through a San Salvador correspondent, says recent tidal waves on the San Salvador coast wrecked more than 50 vessels and partially destroyed seven villages.
Buffalo, New York February 22 Miss Alice M Colie a 28 year old prominent society woman has disappeared from her home A pocket book identified as hers was found on Goat Island at Niagara Falls authorities continue to search for her and investigate the disappearance
Rioters attacked the Jesuit college in Saragossa on Thursday night. Fathers fired on the mob, believing the assailants to be thieves.
Washington reports indicate 15 days have passed since ransom funds were paid to brigands in the Miss Stone case with no explanation for the delay. Weather may be delaying delivery, while the U S government remains reluctant to pay further and vows action if the brigands breach faith or harm the captives. In Atlanta a tariff association approves a 25 percent rise in insurance rates across stocks, frame buildings, and manufacturing risks due to recent heavy losses.
In Terrell Texas on February 22 Texas and Pacific freight train No 17 broke through a small bridge near Mineola wrecking several cars and injuring crew. Fireman Shab suffered a broken rib and bruises Brakeman Riley dean head and hip Conductor Cox bruised. Telegraph poles and wires were toppled cutting telegraph service and delaying passenger train No 5.
San Antonio reports Mrs L Hays of a prominent local family shot herself in Santa Rosa hospital with a pistol during a neuralgia illness. Doctors fear for her life as investigators note she made no public statement about whether the act was accidental or intentional.
Washington February 22. A severe sleet storm left the national capital cut off from all telegraphic and telephonic lines north of Baltimore. Country communication depended on uncertain lines to Richmond and Atlanta. No injuries reported and trees escaped serious damage as the sleet was not heavy.
Berlin Feb 22 The United States and China's note on commercial reports in Manchuria has been communicated to Germany but no reply has been made. Germany reiterates Manchuria lies outside German interests and sees no reason to change its stance.
Ex Sheriff G. L. Scott of Grimes County was arrested in San Antonio on captures from Grimes County charging him with murder and complicity in murder. He urged officers not to hurry him back, citing a prior lynching attempt when he was last there. The alleged crime occurred four years ago.
Washington sets the annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment for the week starting October 6 after an agreement between the G A R executive committee and local businessmen. Citizens pledge 12000 dollars to aid needy veterans arriving for the event.
Norfolk Virginia Feb 22 Colonel L D Stark eminent lawyer died here Friday night aged 76 He served as a Confederate army colonel at Cape Hatteras later became a prominent journalist after the war and was president of the Norfolk Landmark Publishing Company at his death.
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