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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
4
South half of block near Allen Academy with one and quarter acres near schoolhouse in southeast town. Small new cottage and tenant house with well. Price 550. Six room house and two lots four blocks from Main Street with brick cistern. Price 1250. Also other city property and groane indicated.
An ad touts Green's August Flower as a cure for digestion and dyspepsia, claiming it boosts liver action and blood purification. It promotes purchasing from Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co and urges obtaining Dr. G. G. Green's remedies and his almanac.
London reports that the Alaska frontier dispute tests Hay Pauncefote talks with Canada urged to seek compromise if pressured, while Britain weighs imperial interests. In St Louis a hatchet and gun kill a woman, a man wounded as Holcombe swears innocence. Pittsburg announces a $1,006,000 Guffey refinery near Port Arthur Texas. Washington Pa steel works and Swedish ore aid. Aubrey Texas reports a five year old girl burned to death after stumbling into a trash fire.
Copenhagen reports the United States Denmark treaty for the sale of the Danish West Indies will be signed despite local opposition. The Danish government has promised to proceed and will not let a plebiscite halt the agreement.
A mysterious shooting ended with Michael Murphy gravely wounded after a midnight attack in an alley behind a saloon on East Park street. Authorities report the victim will not disclose details as investigators seek a motive and suspect.
Dispatches from Alabama and Georgia report rivers are falling after Sunday and Monday’s damage. At West Point Georgia three drowning victims were recovered. Freezing temps extend to Florida line with heavy frost in northern and central areas.
Fireman Henry Schopper was instantly killed when his head was severed by an iron girder as the westbound California limited passed Bridge No. 81, 70 miles west of Albuquerque. He leaned out to observe the engine at full speed and was toppled over.
Springfield Jan 1. E D Plaisted son-in-law of General J Warren Keifer was found dead in a Memphis hotel room. His 16 year old daughter died a few days earlier and her death drove him to despondency.
Beaumont Texas reports a record month with 130 gushers in the field and about 65 wells under drilling in proved territory. Several new well contracts are expected in early January, with a reduction in new wells unlikely before March.
Advices from Bentonville say United States Senator James H. Berry remains seriously injured after a fall at Newburg Missouri two weeks ago. He can sit up briefly but faces lingering danger from a blackened amputated leg and risk of infection such as erysipelas. return to Washington is many days away.
Reports from Havana and other island points indicate T Estrada Palma won the presidency and his full ticket carried victory with a light turnout. Maso supporters in Havana and Santiago are said to have abstained from voting. In Texas, a skeleton found in Waco shows post mortem brain work, implying early pioneer activity. Weatherford hosts organization of Ajax Textile Company with 50000 capital stock and officers named, planning mill operation by May 1, 1902.
In Cleburne Texas on January 1 the third burglary trial of George King ended with a combined ten year sentence after three juries each imposed terms of three five and two years. King defended himself saying two accomplices were with him at Burleson when captured. Cracksmen's tools were shown to the juries.
Agent for United States Washington reports the cabinet met Monday and decided to name the International Banking Corporation of New York to handle receipts for the government on the Chinese indemnity in Shanghai.
President Roosevelt formally demands the resignation of David A. Nunn, collector of internal revenue for the Fifth district of Tennessee, citing alleged civil service violations in the discharge of a clerk. Nunn has gone to Washington.
Washington reports a plan to build temporary isolated quarters at Leavenworth Kansas due to crowding in the federal prison and the presence of Indian inmates suffering from tuberculosis.
Tom Gadberry was shot and killed east of Prairie Chapel in Denton County on Monday night. The bullet from a 41 caliber revolver entered the back of his head and exited the forehead. Boss Jackson surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Taylor and was brought to jail.
Nine trunks confiscated in El Reno Oklahoma on January 1 containing about 4000 pounds of quail prairie chickens and venison being shipped to Kansas City as baggage. J T Jones was arrested after the trunk broke and revealed the illicit load.
Ardmore Indian Territory January 1 widow Mrs A Emhart who lived with Mr and Mrs Phil Barrett was found dead Monday night. Deputy marshals have arrested a man charged with the crime.
The Chilean delegation refuses the compulsory arbitration plan, risking a walkout by South and Central American allies and possible conference dissolution. Paris reports urge funds for Panama Canal work with Bunau-Varilla calling for a $40 million sale offer by Jan 7. Also dated items note arrest of B. K. Anderson on currency theft and death of Arlington Hall proprietor E. B. Smith in Hot Springs.
Reports from Kentucky indicate high water along the Tennessee River is driving residents from homes and endangering cattle. The steamer Clyde has gone to assist evacuees. Water may reach 35 feet by Sunday with 40 feet as the danger level.
It is learned that the International and Great Northern Railway will continue Texas extensions. Rumors of a Beaumont line become reality with a northern branch from Corsicana to Dallas. Work on both extensions to start before 1902 ends.
The prisoner C. W. Cofelt, brought back from Del Rio Texas, wanted in Winfield Kansas in the Montgomery murder case, is said by officials to have served as the government hangman for several years at Fort Smith Arkansas.
Paducah Kentucky reports rare details of a fatal style duel near Sprout's bridge eight miles east of Fulton. George Stevens and Berry Hill, prominent young men, exchanged shots with pistols and are both morally wounded.
Paris Texas January 1 a Delta County man near Enloe faces a complaint for disturbing the peace after a funeral procession passed and he fired a firecracker in the public road.
San Francisco January 1 report states the mint processed 91,072,590 dollars from bullion into coin, making 1901 the banner year in its history. The record reflects strong demand and production efficiency at the facility.
Two elderly Misses Battle live at Barnett Junction on the Washington branch of the Georgia railroad. Robbers entered Sunday early and seized about 6000 dollars in gold after dousing a lamp holder with cold water. The women say they recognized one of the robbers.
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