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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
4
Fanny McCann, head waitress at the Mint Julep, flirts with a wealthy proprietor while the fireman she loves attends the ball. After a night of longing and doubt, Fanny's engagement ring is given and the couple face a fraught future as tragedy looms with her husband’s accident and a possible reunion.
Frank G. Dan ner about 25 from Baltimore and a section hand on the Houston and Texas Central railway was struck and killed by southbound passenger train No. 4 at Benchley. Local authorities investigated the fatality and identified the victim.
Washington January 17 the senate committee on commerce authorized Senator Frye its chairman to make a favorable report of his ship subsidy bill.
Yale New Haven Conn Jan 17 United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge will deliver the annual address to the Yale law school graduating class on June 23 in New Haven Connecticut.
Frank S. Smith, an advertising agent of New York City, died at his home of his fiancee Mrs. Eleanora F. Austin in this city after suffering appendicitis.
Steamer Pete Marquette No. 3 is stranded on Ludington beach amid a 75 mile per hour gale. All passengers have been removed from the vessel.
Albany Ga Jan 17 The Commercial Bank of Albany has suspended payment pending appointment of a receiver.
Berlin dispatch reports Prince Henry of Prussia will travel to the United States with a distinguished suite including Admiral von Tirpitz and General von Pleuser. The group will also include Vice Admiral von Seckendorff, Captains von Trotha and Mueller, and other aides. The visit aims to meet New York yachtsmen, invite participation in Kiel regattas, and seek U S naval presence during the event. A present from Emperor William for Miss Alice Roosevelt accompanies the christening of the Kaiser’s new yacht.
Kansas City January 17 J P Withers Beaumont bank president arrested last Saturday for alleged violations of banking laws has posted 5000 bond for appearance before United States Commissioner Nuckols next Saturday. He feared arrest by Texas authorities but an understanding now allows no further arrest until the federal commissioner rules. One Walla Walla Victo.
New York reports Thomas B. Bushnel, a Standard Oil director, is gravely ill at home in Morristown New Jersey after a five month illness with a recent relapse seen as fatal within hours. In Mexico City earthquake shocks were felt at 5:20 pm, causing panic and widespread evacuation.
Dean Hoffman donates 20000 dollars to the American Museum of Natural History, enabling the institution to receive the largest butterfly and moth collection in the country, expanding its standing as one of the world's largest.
Noted engineer John F. Ward died at his home in New York after a three week illness from septic pneumonia. Ward had practiced civil and mechanical engineering for more than 40 years and secured contracts across the United States.
Seventeen men were indicted in New York after raids by the Anti-Policy society and the Society for the Suppression of Crime on alleged policy rooms. The arrests occurred several weeks ago as part of the crackdown on illegal gambling and protected wagering activities.
An old warning ad urges women to value health over luxury, promoting Dr. Bosch ee’s German Syrup as a timely remedy for coughs colds and bronchial troubles. It claims early consumption can be arrested and lungs healed, though not a universal cure all. Available at Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co Bryan with Green’s Special Almanac.
Baltimore county taxpayers convention bans text books not crediting Rear Admiral W S Schley for the Santiago victory. Resolution calls on Baltimore county delegations to push a law prohibiting such textbooks in public schools.
Deserts Salvation Army London January 17 reports Gen Booths son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Booth Clibborn resign from the army over grave differences with the executive. They are said to sympathize with John Alexander Dowie teachings. Chief Justice McCall dies in Victoria B C on January 17 after a convulsion, having suffered from Brights disease.
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