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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1899
Page
4
A brief dispatch reports a firm stance from a prominent figure to stay in Washington until the Nicaraguan questions are fully settled, signaling continued negotiation and political tension.
Washington reports Sir Julian Fate, Britain’s ambassador, will be accredited to the United States for an additional year starting in April. The decision, linked to delicate Clayton-Bulwer and canal neutrality talks, preserves U S British relations and supports ongoing negotiations on an American Nicaragua canal.
The remains of the late Mexican ambassador Romero who died in Washington depart on a Southern railway special car for the City of Mexico. Jose Romero, a nephew, leads the escort. In Eagle Pass a Mexican Central train will meet the body and march to the capital for a cathedral funeral and mausoleum interment in Dolores cemetery. Street duel in Mississippi leaves two dead and one fatally wounded in a feud sparked incident near Cleveland. Henry Gilmore, a prominent black lawyer from Worthen township, shot and killed at Marche over a mortgage dispute by Mark E. Stanley.
Near Maryville Frank Hawkins attempted suicide with a pocketknife and is gravely wounded. Mrs J H Kruse aged 67 suffered a likely fatal stroke at Smithtown. Mildred Wisdom age 8 perished in a fire at New Providence. William Hopps of Pawpaw fell to a fatal hayload accident. Lawrence Kaufman was shot and seriously wounded near Coffeeville by a companion’s accidental discharge. Clarence Sterne aged 24 died by suicide at Topeka. Smith Edwards age 70 was found dead in bed at Smithton. Fire destroyed Johnson Lena’s grocery and Horton's shoe store in Petersburg. Monroe Hutchison, a known crook, arrested in Sedalia for burglary of Daniel Clifford's saloon.
Lena Walshleager, a German immigrant in Chicago, underwent surgery to remove a needle embedded in her stomach. Doctors found seven more needles via Roentgen rays, with two previously removed last March. She says a convent priest instructed self puncture for perceived sins, placing needles in her belt to pierce her as she moved, a punishment she endured before fleeing to Chicago.
Time from Vancouver reports John Barrett argues for an active far eastern policy by England Japan and the United States with possible cooperation of Germany Russia and France to counter growing influence in China and force equal trade rights under treaties among powers. Bankers arrested in New York over fraudulent checks totaling 510000. two executives plead not guilty and await exam. Ex conductor Eli J Stubblefield plans a lecture to raise funds for his defense in April. Union Pacific Denver and Gulf and South Park lines exit receivers hands becoming Colorado and Southern railroad. Admiralty court blames La Bourgogne for its July collision near Sable Island with 500 lives lost. Bridgewater fire destroys 30 businesses and many residences. Charles Hunt recaptured in Delphi after escape from Carroll jail. Congressman Dingley reportedly improves and may recover fully.
The Earl of Warwick, famed as kingmaker, led with grandeur while allying with soldiers in the Yorkist era. He fell at Barnet in 1471 after a fogged clash, choosing foot combat to show solidarity with his troops, where both he and his brother Montacute died. This piece also notes pyrite gold questions and a tale of Sir Walter Scott’s school days.
In Newinton ward Liberal candidate Ritchie, a famed confectioner and restaurateur, faced voters. After polls, two workers debated. one admitted supporting Ritchie but could not bear his pies, acknowledging the Liberal tie yet voting otherwise. Salt hay usage and cemetery wrapping mentioned.
City officials listed include Mayor C A Adams and Marshall T P Boyett. clergy names span Baptist to Catholic, with church schedules and parish details. Masons, Knights Templar, and various fraternal lodges noted with meeting nights and officers.
The I G N R R schedules a new Mexico and St Louis Limited effective December 8 at 12:01 am. The service will run from Laredo to St Louis via San Antonio and Austin with through coaches and Pullman sleepers, promising faster connections across Texas. Ticket agents and D J Price G P A Palestine Texas advise inquiries for particulars.
An offer bundles Texas Farm and Ranch with The Bryan Weekly Eagle for one year at 1 25. Texas Farm and Ranch is advertised as the cleanest agricultural stock and family paper in the Southwest, printed on calendered paper with strong illustrations and practical value for every family member. The promotion emphasizes paid value and news coverage.
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