GCE Treaty Moves by Relations Committee
The Relations Committee takes action on the important document GCE treaty. The move signals formal consideration and potential passage in upcoming discussions.
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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1899
Page
4
The Relations Committee takes action on the important document GCE treaty. The move signals formal consideration and potential passage in upcoming discussions.
Washington reports show the senate foreign relations committee authorized Senator Davis to report the peace treaty favorably without amendment. A bare quorum attended with proxies from absent members. no opposition to immediate action noted. The session also covered nominations, river and harbor work, and postmaster appointments to Shawnee Ohio and Walnut Ridge Arkansas.
A Pennsy express train strike left four people dead and their remains mangled. Authorities report a grim accident scene as survivors recount chaotic moments and rescue efforts. Railway officials pledge full inquiry and safety reviews.
The Porto Rico budget for 1899 shows large reductions in taxes and government expenses after General Henry’s overhaul. Customs receipts are trimmed by removing wheat duty, creating a net revenue of 2,682,900 with an excess of 1,170,628. Debate grows over applying customs to government costs, delaying municipal improvements, and attracting American capital amid Franco-Spanish colonial friction.
Rainy weather weighs on community health as Miss Kittie Fuller remains ill with pneumonia. Baptist services were held Saturday and Sunday led by Rev J M Bullock. Visitors included Richard Nash Edge Ollie Buckhauks Jesse Mosely Kurten Mrs ORear and children near Franklin Mrs Gannaway and Effie J Parker Alexandria. Singing classes and visiting leaders Smith Parker Nash Everidge Acuff Russell contributed to a week of church activity.
Paley Reed Reed traveled from Sagerland with fifty three hands for Wm Koppe and returned Sunday for more for T R Batte. John Nabors and W Z Nabors came from the bottom to Bryan. T R Batte of Bryan was here Sunday evening. Sam Mays returned from Huntsville and accepted a job for T R Batte. J H Boyder and Bro reported 956 bales of cotton ginned. Dr J F Eaves and P H Arrington of Millican attended officers’ installation and supper. Buster Williams of Millican visited. Holliday of Millican visited here this week. C M Sandle spent seven days in Houston. Henry Soles of Rock Prairie visited.
Rev McClung preached a resting and instructive sermon to a large Thompson Creek congregation. Visitors Meyers Stew Lord Abram Sherod of Reliance and Miss Laula Pate of Bethel attended. An infant of Dave Weaver was laid to rest January 9 in Thompson Creek cemetery. A church conference next Saturday at 2 pm aims to call the year’s remaining pastor. Singing is planned Sunday at 2 pm. all members should attend. Health is good. Magnolia.
The Louisville Dispatch editorial argues Republicans fail workers by praising wages yet enacting tariffs that raise prices on essentials. It warns annexation of Spain’s territories could invite cheap East Asian labor, risking job competition for domestic workers if GOP policy remains unchanged.
City officers listed with mayor marshal and clerks, followed by county officers and church and lodge listings. Includes appointments for aldermen, judges, clerks, tax collectors, pastors and lodge meeting schedules with officers and meeting times.
The I G N R R announces a new Mexico and St Louis Limited train effective December 3 at 12 01 pm. It runs Laredo 7 00 am San Antonio 12 30 pm Austin 3 15 pm Palestine 4 30 pm and arrives St Louis 7 35 pm next day reducing travel time by about six hours. Through coaches and Pullman sleepers provided. Inquiries to D J Price G P A Palestine Texas.
An offer bundling Texas Farm and Ranch with The Bryan Weekly Eagle for one year at $1.25. Both papers are praised as the cleanest agricultural stock and family publications in the Southwest, printed on calendered paper with handsome design and practical value for every family member.
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