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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
2
The Eagle announces A L Dunnica and W R Johnston as City Secretary candidates for Bryan in April. M Spell seeks re election. W J Roberts and T P Boyett are named for City Marshal roles with Boyett running for re election in April.
In Bryan Texas on January 22 1903 residents warn of long term weather effects while a proposed Texas law would make playing football a misdemeanor with heavy fines and imprisonment. A Senate joint resolution seeks a constitutional convention with lawmakers pledging not to abolish the homestead law or the railroad commission.
A Brenham sourced study on Southern mills shows 52 mills examined with 25 named, detailing new capacity, loom and spindle additions, and stock activity. The piece argues Mills spur regional wealth, higher land values, and draws in Chicago capital, noting premiums on stock indicate strong dividends and a thriving manufacturing center in the South.
The text argues that cotton mills spread profits among capitalists, improve farm markets, boost public wealth, and raise housing demand, benefiting owners through steady rents. It concludes mill establishment is good for stockholders and for the broader community and government, seen as patriotic and wise.
Blanton School House reports pupils Ollie Francis Eula Elliott Ray Wiley Lela Tucker Elgie Francis Marvin Elliott Stanley Elliott Blanton Wiley Paul Wiley achieving a general average of 90 percent or higher. The item notes visits from Nash and wife Dyess and family to the Francis home, music by Mrs. Nash and Mrs. Dyess, and thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Francis. It also mentions Mrs. Elliott recovering from illness, Prof. Walter Edge and wife visiting, Nellie Hudspeth dining with Mrs. Francis, J S Francis in Bryan, plowing season beginning, and Texas Ranger.
Reliance Texas reports visitors Rev and Mrs Rogers of Devine and Mr Newton of Bryan. Ebb Lloyd of Kurten begins church contract. Attendees come from Old Tryon Steep Hollow and Kurten. Social at Cloud home praised. Bunce Smith moved to work on I and GN railroad.
Kurien Texas January reports health remains good. Church preached at Try on Sunday with Dr Odom and Mr Kelly ordained deacons. A literary society meeting was held with smaller attendance due to bad weather. Next literary meeting planned for the Saturday before the first Sunday of next month. all are urged to attend and invite others.
United States Minister Bowen arrived in Washington with Mrs. Bowen after traveling from Charleston and met with Assistant Secretary Hill at the State Department. He reported to Secretary Hay and outlined that no negotiation plans could be discussed until official reports were filed. Bowen seeks removal of the blockade and urges allied representatives to set an early start date for talks.
The Senate passed the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill on Tuesday. Senator Quay demanded an immediate vote on the statehood bill, accusing obstruction, while Senator Beveridge argued against statehood for Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico. Quay then sought unanimous consent for votes on January 24 29 February 4 10 or 16, which Beveridge objected to.
In Austin on January 21 a poignant scene occurred as Judge Reagan retired as chairman of the railroad commission and Hon. O. B. Colquitt took the oath as new commissioner. Commissioners Storey Mayfield and department employees attended. Reagan offered a faltering yet heartfelt blessing for colleagues and staff.
Clarke Daly was elected by the Arkansas General Assembly in a joint session to succeed James K. Jones as United States senator. The tally stood 77 for Daly, 50 for Jones, and 2 for Remmel the Republican.
Gilbert Jones an assistant mine superintendent testified before the anthracite coal strike commission in Philadelphia on January 21. He denied that a blacklist existed at the Temple Iron company and refused to admit its use.
Four steamers loaded with coal departed Blithe bound for America as Northumberland coal trade surges on stronger American demand.
Left to Low, New York, Jan. 21. Mayor Low must decide whether 100 guns may be fired in honor of Senator Platt's re election.
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