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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
2
At a meeting led by Col. M. W. Sims with J. R. Astin as secretary, Brazos County landowners fronting the Brazos river would tally acres lost to last July’s overflow. The collector would compile a county roll showing losses, then report to representatives who aim to petition the governor and legislature for tax refunds.
A committee was appointed to secure required information for 1899 flood sufferers and report to the Brazos County collector. Members include George Dunlap Steele Steele Mil lican T R Batte C A Robinson Wellborn Jim Boxley George Echols College Peter Goodson J L Fountain J R Astin Bryan C A Glenn Will R Thomas Stone City Col M W Sims HB Steele Steele's Store.
Crowded house applauds Jack C. Taylor in The Virginian praising his romantic lead and the strong, polished performance. The supporting cast shines, and critics foresee another large attendance tonight as Rip Van Winkle is announced for the evening with performances daily this week and a Saturday matinee at 10 20 and 30 cents.
In Frankfort Kentucky ex congressman David Colson shot Lieutenant Ethelbert Scott and three bystanders in the Capitol hotel lobby. Luther Demarree Charles Julian and Captain B B Golden were wounded with Scott and Demarree dead on arrival. Colson surrendered to police and is jailed. The incident stunned the state capital as witnesses described a turbulent exchange and rapid gunfire.
Washington reports the Philippine question remains unsettled with no clear path to resolution. Senate debates include Pettigrew and Lodge resolutions, West rebuts accusations of treason, and Hoar’s inquiry on the Philippine war. The Samoan treaty is ratified in executive session, and House attention shifts to rural delivery and expansion.
Cape Town January 17 reports Governor Sir Alfred Milner has proclaimed martial law in the districts of Hopetown and Philipstown.
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