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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1900
Page
2
The Daily Eagle notes pork is cheapest meat as hog producers face current price woes while beef remains costly. It praises pork efficiency, links corn value to pork output, and includes a brief explainer on heliograph signaling used in the South African war.
The article discusses wireless telegraphy relying on sun glare and cloudy weather limits, then shifts to property taxation in Texas. It argues taxation by property value could lower the rate by half if fully paid, notes efforts to equalize taxes, and warns of powerful interests opposing reform with cash incentives to writers as the legislature convenes.
Instructions describe broiling frog legs over quick heat to brown the outside without scorching the interior. Season with salt pepper and roasted butter, then add lemon juice before serving with buttered toast. Serve immediately.
A playful exchange between Little Edward and Mamma about wishing for whiskers like papa. Edward imagines whiskers to hide neck washing needs, prompting a lighthearted family moment from a child’s perspective.
The Hepburn-Morgan Nicaraguan canal bill is poised for passage this session with strong backing from Speaker Henderson and President. The Herald estimates a sweeping majority in both chambers for prompt action, while many noncommittal members lean toward approval once the Walker commission report is seen.
Washington reports Representative Payne’s bill to extend customs and internal revenue laws over Puerto Rico will be taken up by the House Ways and Means Committee this week. Republicans and likely Newlands favor a report, though the constitutional issue may delay. Hawaii revenue extension also to be pushed, but Congress allows Philippines to retain its tariff under open door policy.
Washington gains attention as Brigham H Roberts from Utah faces potential seat removal over polygamy claims. Majority favor not seating him. minority support swearing him in with expulsion possible. Senate schedule shifts to speeches as financial bill lingers and Quay contest looms.
William J Bryan reached Jersey City from Washington and was greeted by James K. Oliver. He dined tonight at O. H. Belmont home with 35 guests including state figures P. H. McCarren J. B. Stanchfield and Belmont. Tomorrow he dines with President John W. Keller of the Democratic club.
Fritz Mosenthal a Johannesburg relief committee member and gold mine director who arrived from Germany criticizes the Boers as cowards and lacking education. He predicts a British victory near Ladysmith and discusses Delagoa Bay, franchise issues, and Dom Paul’s wealth as context for the South African war.
In New York dispatches Samuel Stockton of Johannesburg argues tailings heaps near the city form natural forts, impeding British attacks. He calculates vast tailing supplies could make a continuous fortification to Cape Town if arranged, while ammunition would be wasted against exploding slag. Another report notes Count Boni de Castellane and Countess de Castellane arriving from Havre, discussing stock losses and denying gambling. He seeks a newspaper retraction.
Frankfort Ky Jan 22 The house contesting committee reported in favor of A P Crawford Democrat Breathitt county against Edward Markham Republican The report was adopted without a dissenting vote.
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