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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1902
Page
2
In a Sunday digest from January 12, 1902, Beaumont oil fields are noted with 141 gushers since the discovery. Texas banks rise to 104 since March 1900 amid capital-law effects, while jokes target ex-governors and timber uses loom.
The Celtic, launched in 1901, is described as the finest and largest ship afloat. It measures 700 feet long and 70 feet wide with a displacement of 37,700 tons and a carrying capacity of 3,385 passengers, surpassing even the largest hotels and rivaling swift Atlantic crossings.
A circular from the International and Great Northern at Palestine abolishes the office of superintendent due to heavy construction work. It appoints Mr. A. L. Bowers as superintendent of construction of bridges buildings and water service. Signed by G. L. Noble and approved by L. Trice.
Mme Adele Preveau, a widow once in Parisian high society and later in Washington diplomatic circles, died Friday night in a New York shelter. Born near Paris 72 years ago, she married the Count de Doreau who was killed after a duel over a gambling debt. She later wed Henri Preveau, moved to the United States, and accumulated wealth that later vanished, leading to poverty and entry into a poor house where she died at the shelter run by a Black woman.
Governor Van Sant will call Minnesota legislature to meet in February in an extra session. Grover Cleveland has recovered from pneumonia. Governor Shaw will not relieve Secretary Gage before February 1. Mrs. T. L. Hansard died in Whitewright Texas from burns. Oscar Easley, eight, was killed by a wagon near Ardmore Oklahoma. Paducah Kentucky faces an egg famine with eggs at 60 cents a dozen. Lizzie Sellers, born 1836 in Pennsylvania and long-time Burlington Iowa resident, is dead. Clark Ethridge of Luling Texas dies by suicide after ill health. Switch engine derails at Carterville Illinois injuring engineer Teppy. Orville D. Smith commits suicide in Fort Worth. In Ramer Tennessee a 7-year-old D. E. Mullins child dies from burns playing. In Henry Tennessee a safe in G L Brable’s store is blown open and $100 stolen.
Frank W. Hawley of the Erie Canal Traction Co. has secured an all-water route for American grain and commodities from inland U S ports to European inland ports. American capital will operate electric canals in England and on the continent, with control of about 600 miles of canals. Cargoes will ship from Duluth to Brussels, Cherbourg, Cologne, and later to Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. Parliament will be asked to authorize a central power station to propel traffic on British canals.
Engineer John M. Wisker, jailed after the New York Central tunnel wreck, shows better mental and physical condition. Bail likely to be accepted and he may be released from the Tombs. The coroner will not accept bail. railroad plans a life yard position upon release. Injured passengers are recovering as expected.
In Denison, Texas on January 11 the interior secretary issued an order barring all hunting permits on lands of the Five Civilized Tribes to any person whether inside or outside the Indian Territory. Indian Agent J Blair Shhoenfeldt, in Washington, sought the ruling to ease ongoing requests flooding the agent's office from thousands nationwide for hunting permits in the Territory.
Cambridge Mass January 11 Oliver F Cutts right tackle of Harvard football team of 1901 whose athletic standing was questioned before the Yale game last November is declared professional in a statement by Professor Ira N Hollis of the Harvard athletic committee Evidence showed that while teaching at Haverford Cutts gave private boxing lessons for pay.
Managua Jan 11 The government of Nicaragua has arrested Gen Vasquez former president of Honduras on board the Tucapel. He is charged with attempting to excite a revolution in Central America against President Zelaya of Nicaragua who drove Vasquez from the Honduran presidency in 1894 for the same offense.
Manila on January 11 reports Colonel Maristigan Major Cabreera and a renegade priest named Castillo surrendered unconstitutionally to General Bell. Castillo had stolen a valuable image of the Virgin from a church and obtained large sums of money, as Bell conducts the campaign against insurgents in Batangas province.
On February 5 and 6 Knoxville will host a ceremony presenting Admiral Schley with a gold and silver loving cup. A detailed program is planned including a visit to the birthplace and early home of Admiral Farragut in the city.
In Manchester New Hampshire Annie Beaudry shot Jennie Gagnon at an Amoskeag milits site and then killed herself. Gagnon was left in critical condition. Beaudry is deceased.
Admiral W S Schley and wife arrived in Savannah to a thronged depot scene and loud cheering. Mayor Meyers and aldermen invited a formal city hall reception then escorted the couple to General W W Gordon's home for a ten day visit. The theatre box event ended with Nordica greeting Schley as crowds cheered outside.
A Thursday afternoon blaze at Shields hotel in Mount Vernon Texas caused extensive damage to multiple businesses. Losses range from furniture and buildings to stock, with many insured amounts specified for Banister dry goods Hill hotel Kaplan Bros. and others. The page lists individual losses including insured values and uninsured totals.
Beaumont Texas celebrates one year of oil at the Beaumont Oil exchange and Board of Trade. In 365 days since discovery 141 oil spouts were brought in with about seven million dollars spent on development, signaling rapid growth and change for the region.
A London formed company to run cotton steamers from La Porte Texas to Manchester launched its first vessel Thursday at Greenock docks Scotland. The ship channel from Galveston jetties to La Porte is due for completion by March 31. Prominent English shippers expected to send vessels to La Porte once ready.
Austin January 11 Dudley Evans appointed as the new president of the Wells Fargo Express company He is described as a southern gentleman and former Confederate soldier who commanded the Twenty second Virginia cavalry Evans rose through Wells Fargo to general manager before taking the top post His 1889 Austin visit included the Confederate home pleasure during his management tour.
Richland Texas Jan 11 The Texas Truck Farmers association was organized by local businessmen and farmers. They subscribed 400 toward building a canning plant and aim to raise 1200 to 1500 more. The group plans to expand vegetable growing setting 75 acres to tomatoes on Feb 10 and 100 acres to potatoes. C W Edgar serves as president.
Dallas January 11 The Standard Light and Power company is under receivership Judge Meeks appoints Granville P Meed of Fort Worth receiver No detailed schedule provided
Santiago de Chili January 11 The ex tradition treaty between Chili and the United States has been approved by the Chilian congress.
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