This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1899
Page
2
A new comet named the Chase comet is observed about 230 million miles from Earth, two and a half times the sun distance. It may be non periodic or future periodic but its perihelion could occur April 22, 1899, brightening for months and possibly visible to naked eye. The Lick and Yale calculations differ on Sun proximity, suggesting a spectacular display.
A roster of couples and recipients appears, listing sender and intended spouse or partner names in a sequence. The entries include Willie Pate to Hattie Ellington and Gabe Clay to Nettie Lawson among many others with varied initials and surnames.
The famous orator and humorist Joe Munday visited the Exchange hotel in Bryan and spoke of a 3 PM lecture at the opera house for men only with free admission. He may attract a large audience as seven thousand invitations are being issued for the inaugural ball coordinated by Charles S. Morse in Austin.
San Antonio reports no tidings of Charlies Beeler, the missing express driver, or the $60,000 lost with him. Detectives from Wells Fargo and Southern Pacific pursue leads as horse tracks and tethering near the wagon scene suggest multiple parties. Private and official investigators guard Rio Grande crossings while the case garners a large reward. In Washington, Chaplain Sam Small defends his remarks on equipment for army chaplains, urging better tents, music, lights, and seats.
New York December 31 G W Hyatt Red Cross Agent at Havana reports to the Central Cuban Relief committee the conditions observed and prompts sending about ten thousand dollars of supplies one fifth needed absolutely He notes the hospital at Corro founded by Miss Barton for orphans where children aged 5 to 18 are starving and requests food and playthings while cautioning against gathering large groups.
Silas Latrell, 60, of Wall Walla county Oregon, arraigned in U S court on fraud to obtain a pension, jailed on 2000 bail. He admitted guilt explaining his dead brother’s wartime illness justified his claim. In a separate dispatch Paris reports Joseph Vacher the Roper was guillotined after confessing innocence. He had murdered multiple victims in youth and later.
A fragmented column notes public reactions to jokes and journalism while reporting on Zuber and McDougald consolidating at Kernale stand with a glass front and new offices. It also mentions bonds posted for three men tied to a Carter's Creek killing and promotes W T James for first class livery services.
On the American line steamer St. Paul from New York arrived Friday at Southampton. A shooting affray occurred aboard with five crew members stabbed and seriously injured. One arrest has been made. origin of the disturbance unknown. Captain Jamison commanded the vessel.
Shanghai dispatch from Chun King of North China Daily News describes a major clash at Sahachiotsang on December 27 with imperial troops reported victorious.
The War Department orders two commands for Havana region. One department covers the city of Havana and surrounding 10 square miles under Major General Ludlow. The other department includes the province outside the city, led by Major General Lee. Shafter reports to Alger criticizing Sampson over Santiago actions.
The El Paso board of health and Juarez health authorities decide there is no need for a quarantine. Smallpox is nearly stamped out in El Paso and nearby areas thanks to Dr. W. N. Yandell and his quarantine office team.
Holly Springs Mississippi December 31 fire sweeps the third story of the barracks at St Thomas hall an Episcopal school for boys Total destruction with about 9000 dollars insured while rebuilding to its original form would cost about twice that amount
Denver dispatch reports Joan Green deputy sheriff of New Mexico has learned Grant Gillett is using Jiminez Mexico as his headquarters. Jiminez lies about 180 miles southeast of Chihuahua city.
Charles Carr announces a New Year start for a combined real estate, rental and collecting agency with fire insurance, mortgage collections and notary services. He offers to buy, sell or exchange property and provide abstracts, with a focus on rental housing and prompt personal attention to insure patron protection.
Late information confirms an epidemic of diphtheria at Shelby with about 20 cases treated and six deaths, three in a single day, the disease described as highly malignant. Oklahoma Statehood Convention stroke outlines Guthrie meeting set for January 15 1299, with a cross‑party executive committee backing statehood.
A war department cablegram from General Otis in Manila says he has not heard the outcome of General Miller's forces landing at Iloilo, disappointing officials awaiting confirmation.
A blaze at Allene Arkansas wiped out the entire Little River Lumber company plant along with 500000 feet of dressed lumber and 18 car loads of lumber. Loss estimated at 50000 dollars with 20000 dollars insured.
United States Treasurer Roberts will mail checks today totaling 5,509,000 dollars for interest on the 4 per cent funded loan of 1907 due on January 1. The payments cover the U.S. government debt and are sent from Washington.
In San Antonio on December 31 two German farmers mistook Mexican Rod Rodriguez for a deer while hunting near the Helotec and fired buckshot, killing him instantly. Local authorities are investigating the incident as a fatal hunting mishap.
An unknown white man sleeping on the Southern Pacific tracks at Walnut and State Streets was run over and killed. his head was severed from his body. In San Francisco a U S gunboat Wheeling has repainted and will depart Mare Island for a two month Alaskan cruise.
The Eagle lists a full line of legal blanks with prices for small quantities and notes larger orders are available at the Eagle office for pricing. The notice emphasizes a complete stock of regal blanks and standard sale terms.
An index of legal forms and notices including Affidavit to Account, Affidavit to Faut, Bill of Sale, Bond for Tithe, Crop Mortgage, Chattle Mortgage, Sale of Real Estate, Warranty Deed, Vendor’s Lien, Deed and Quit Claim, Power of Attorney, Promissory Note, Release and Transfer of Vendor’s Lien.
The fragment lists city officials and their roles including Mayor C A Ada Marshall Deputy Marshal Henry Rhodes City Sexton H es Constable GC L Aldermen RK el W W Harris Lawrence J W 8 How Wyse Jnn M County Judge A G Boa Clerk G W Me Attorney Chas C Tax Collector J Tax Assessor R J Sheriff T C Nunn Treasurer A W Buchanan District Clerk J C Williams and Commissioners RK J Deeus Lee Edge Felix Philips H Arrington.
The page lists church pastors and service times for Baptist Methodist Episcopal and other denominations. It also details meeting dates for orders such as Knights Templars Masons and other fraternal groups, plus a final note on wholesale and retail millinery at Mrs Proctor’s.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.