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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1903
Page
2
The State Experiment Stations summarize the composition and digestibility of rice by products such as polish bran straw and chaff. Comparisons with wheat bran and alfalfa show bran as especially valuable, with polish costing more but offering high carbohydrate content and likely good digestibility. Labor and market notes note molasses trials and local turkey sales as context.
A collection of brief notes: Dunnica and Johnston announced for city secretary and city election in April. Various items mention Cuba’s infant industries seeking protection, a sculptor’s unfinished bust of Governor, a vacuum airship idea, Peary polar expedition plans, Minnie Cox in charge of White House mail, and local Brackett society roping. Also Marconi’s wireless work and a Standard Oil statement denying control of Beaumont and Jennings fields. Supreme Court on installment plan seizures including engagement rings. Kentucky liquor concerns over whisky stocks and aging goods.
The Brazos River Bridge company calls a stockholders meeting at the secretary’s office in Bryan on Monday January 12 1903 at 2 30 p m to elect directors and address any other business. G S Parker secretary Bryan Texas December 30 1902. Franklin Bros noted as Bryan’s leading meat and live stock dealers based on established reputation and volume.
In Washington on January 9 the senate debated the West resolution seeking to remove the duty on anthracite coal. Mr Aldrich argued it would not work and infringes revenue rights. West claimed the 40 cent duty was a Democratic hold up. A Philadelphia Bulletin letter was read alleging Dingley made the reciprocity claim. The Dingley bill was praised as a great gift to the nation. The resolution passed to next legislative day and minor bills were approved.
The Philippine constabulary bill cleared the House with a four assistant chiefs limit. It fixes the chief and assistants as brigadier general and colonel grade for pay and allowances, charged to the Philippines treasury. The Philippines scouts would serve under the chief or assistants. Hull’s substitute to raise ranks failed. The current chief is Captain Allen.
Washington reports indicate the Indianola Mississippi post office dispute remains unsettled as inspector Fitz gerald's ciphered dispatch delays action while a written report is awaited. Senator Mc Laurin urged reopening, with Payne saying the decision rests with President Roosevelt. Also Russell introduces a bill to make certain deposits to insolvent banks a felony and Lanham resigns as Texas governor effective January 15.
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