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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1899
Page
4
The Tribune’s statistics show losses from fires drownings explosions and other disasters from Jan 1 to Dec 1 1898. Rail accidents epidemics famines and suicides are also tallied with city and national figures and comparisons to 1897. Major causes include fires 170 and drownings 3110.
A Washington sailor recounts how Greek boiler maker Charlie Maro was enlisted aboard a cruiser after a Naples landing. Believing Greece would defeat Turkey, Maro sought command of the ship via a ruse that backfired when a bosun’s mate exposed the plot and Maro faced disciplinary action.
Secretary Hay has disapproved the Scrymser cable concession granting exclusive rights to land cables in Hawaii for 20 years to Pacific Cable Co. of New York. The Hawaiian commissioners urged US control, cabinet members approve, and private monopoly opposed. Two firms vie to build from San Francisco to the Philippines via Guam and Wake Island.
School at Harvey paused Wednesday 21 for Christmas and will reopen January 2. The Bethel church Christmas tree drew lively crowds after weekend song services by Profs. Acuff Everidge and Russell of Waco. Local weddings noted at Bethel church and visits from Rogers and Grimes residents over Christmas.
Journalists Felix Bocayuva and Zuccharini of Sao Paulo clashed when Zuccharini challenged Bocayuva to a duel. Bocayuva demanded a character certificate from Zuccharini’s consul. The Italian consul in Rio denied it, canceling the duel.
An acrostic poem titled The Acrostic is praised for cleverness in its first verse and rhythmic quirks in the second. It is placed on the Alexandria Christmas tree for Mr James T Parker who intends to keep it as a life motto and guide. The text urges perseverance, truth, and devotion to God, urging acts of mercy and daily worthy deeds.
A newspaper ad promotes a combined one year subscription for Texas Farm and Ranch and The Bryan Weekly Eagle at $1.25. It touts Texas Farm and Ranch as the cleanest and best agricultural stock and family paper in the Southwest, printed on calendered paper with illustrations and practical value for all family members.
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