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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
2
Texas aims for leadership in two decades as editors push for top weekly paper. An Iowa editor labors to uphold a claim of the United States' best weekly. Beaumont oil geyser pushes crude prices lower with Pittsburg reporting a 5 cent per barrel drop and potential further declines.
The Business League has addressed the boll weevil issue and urges farmer cooperation to achieve meaningful progress.
The Business League calls for a systematic effort to improve every dirt road leading to Bryan and to maintain steady action until complete.
Discussion in Bryan signals growing interest in establishing a cotton mill soon, with the prevailing view that the city will attract one in the near future as optimism rises.
Citizens of Bryan show commendable interest by enrolling names and rallying presence at Business League meetings. Continued participation is expected to bring great good to the town and county.
After Beaumont uncapped an oil geyser, towns nationwide discuss oil exploration and prepare to drill numerous holes into the earth seeking oil wealth.
Steele died at his Navasota home on Tuesday night January 15 at 10 30. He had been ill for months and efforts to save him failed. A Brazos county resident for 25 years he moved to Navasota years ago leaving a wife and two children. He was brother to J A Steele A G Steele and W I Steele all prominent Brazos county figures who contributed greatly to regional development.
In the Northern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court, Allen Burton Carr Jr. files for discharge after being adjudged a bankrupt. Creditors or others opposing discharge must file by January 31, 1901 with Referee M. C. H. Park in Waco. Court notice dated January 15, 1901.
Farmers begin clearing lands and plowing. Mrs. Sarah Dyess is very ill. Mrs. Martha Holland will move to Greens Prairie this week after buying a home there. Youths and girls enjoyed a music night at Miss Jennie Powers' Saturday. Do Bethel and Bright Light keep singing plans alive or falter?
Dr. J. L. Fountain states the report of leaving Bryan is false and without foundation. After the legislature adjourns he will resume his medical practice, with his brother Dr. W. C. Fountain taking charge of the office. March 29.
At West Point the congressional committee addressed the hissing incident involving Cadet Booz. Congressman Wanger stated newspapers wrongly implied army officers hissed, praised Colonel Hein for a thorough inquiry, and noted no disapproval by officers. The panel heard Cadet Rirchie O Mahaffy testimony, with Judge Smith finding Mahaffey’s account consistent with court records.
The Philippine commission approved acts giving free trade for domestic products in the Jolo archipelago and across Philippine ports and providing licenses for masters and mates of seagoing vessels. A education bill hearing was postponed to Monday for private amendment review. The Burnside completed Negros to Mindanao cable laying and regional connections are planned. Benguet governor Whitmarsh reports towns held elections and formed local governments.
Colonel George W. Simpson, president of the Fort Worth Stock Yards company, arriving from Boston, announced two wealthy Boston packinghouse men will join him in building a huge Fort Worth packing plant. The facility, costing about 1 million dollars, will be the largest in the southwest and will double local capacity while operated independently of the existing plant.
A man calling himself R F Golden preached in a Lamar area church and schoolhouse after arriving from Boston. Sheriff Joe Jackson of Lincoln County Kansas arrested him in Boston for horse and cart theft from Lincoln College. He will be returned to Lincoln.
London inquiry finds US authorities have not requested the extradition of Michael Judson alias Red Mike or James French alias French Jim linked to Rev. Charles P. Riegel’s murder in Philadelphia. Advices say a ship thought to be the American liner Iribal sailed from Philadelphia January 8 to Liverpool. No official confirmation in London. San Domingo notes a chamber of commerce resolution to ignore a NY notice voiding the government’s customs dues and asks the Foreign Affairs minister to depart for the US on a mission.
Chicago on January 16 reports a deadly fire at the Aberdeen apartment building. Frank Crowell, superintendent at Swift & Co Glue factory, died attempting to rescue his bank book and insurance policy.
The New York Sun reports on the season's style shift toward pale shades with black accents. Silk petticoats give way to wash skirts in white lawn trimmed with lace, mink boleros with old lace, and elaborate ribbon rosettes for home millinery. White gardenias and gold greuze roses pair with cream lace bats. Fur accents include fox tails and bow fetishes, while ready made bows and wired ribbons flood shops.
Alberta Gallatin plans export of Nell Gwynn. James O Neill has played Monte Christo about 5900 times. Twain Howells plays reviewed by managers. Sol Smith Russell delays acting till next season. Bronson Howard rewrites Shenandoas as Ladysmith. A Jacksonville Ills play warns with a saw accident. Carlyle notes Bostonians kiss villains most. Mme Modjeska announces farewell tour, two years for cities. Brady contemplates Way Down East in London. Grace George may follow. Gilbert linked to country life. Coquelin praises fearlessness contrasted with Sarah’s timidity on stage.
The article notes top 2:10 pacers like Theodore Shelton and Direct Hal with Ed Geers planning a campaign. It mentions Charley Hayt and Catharine M. pow in trial, Ballerton and Allerton horses leading Sharon Hill stock farm, and promising young horse Billy Boyle from Morgantown.
A collection of short quotes emphasizes courtesy, contentment, self knowledge, cheerful living, and personal education. Notable lines reflect Goethe Socrates Wayland Bovee Gibbon and others on morals and daily conduct.
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