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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1903
Page
2
The Houston Post criticizes the good trust as socialistic and calls for government action. A coal famine telegram to Commissioner Parker shows the strain of fuel shortages as his wife cannot buy coal despite money, prompting calls for intervention. The Houston Chronicle supplements the discussion.
Telegrams from New Orleans report a major Boer migration linked to a clash between Gould and Harriman driven by railroad interests. Dr W F Reitz General Samuel Pearson and others lead the group aided by a Southern Pacific special train. The party travels through Louisiana Texas toward California seeking a large Boer colony in the Gulf region.
A Boer delegation led by General Viljoen and including commandants Snyman Kritzinger Fouche Joubert and Malan and Captain O'Donnell arrived in City of Mexico on January 23. They intend to survey lands for settlement and families. Viljoen denies offering services to Britain to fight the mad Mullah.
The Great Southern Oil and Development company, capital 2 million dollars, organized in Decatur Alabama with all-women officers led by President Mrs P Collings. It buys 3 drilling rigs and aims to drill in Tennessee valley, controlling 100000 acres rich in oil and other minerals. Directors include Mrs Ruth H Gordon, widow of Confederate General Gordon.
Washington reports government circles view the German bombardment of Venezuela forts as revenge driven but decide it should not derail Mr. Bowen from his peace mission. Count Von Buelow’s Reichstag remarks are seen as implying direct orders from Germany to avenge the Panther’s repulse, yet the U S government finds no valid reason to join the quarrel.
Schedule for Saturday includes Corn Raising by J H White Farm Orchard by E J Kyle Poultry for Profit by John B Mike Chas Jenkins Geo Higgs Dairying by J H Brewington Ground Peas and Sweat Potatoes by W L Edge Hog Raising by S H Higgs Irish Potatoes by E C Green Public Roads by A G Board Report of Seed Committee by Mc Duff Simpson
A fast Illinois Central passenger train derailed after entering an open switch in the suburbs. Engineer Norton Fireman McDaniel and Baggagemaster Meyrick were killed. Mail clerks Etheridge and Davis seriously injured. Investigators suspect foul play.
A Chicago and Great Western train derailed after a broken rail near Freeport. Engineer Sheridan, Fireman Sandusky, and W. H. S. Day of Minneapolis died. Four passengers were seriously injured and about a dozen others slight injuries were reported.
Navasota Texas January 22 The Steele estate personal property at Allen farm ten miles from the city sold at public outcry for high bids Sixty two mules and ten horses averaged 32 per head twenty one cattle at 12 each merchandise invoiced 900 sold for 225 farming implements sold cheap The estate at Memphis stead will be sold there tomorrow
Madisonville Meteor notes Hunteville will repair the road to Midway and build bridges on Bedias and elough, plus loan money on the east end at a low rate. Bryan plans to spend thousands on county roads and other inducements to keep the trade local, unless weather or costs delay progress.
Legislation flows in both houses with many measures aimed at banking reports state and private banks must publish quarterly condition to controller. A concurrent resolution seeks federal funds for a Fort San Houston camp site. A rail right of way condemnation bill targets idle condemned ground to aid the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad entry. A $2500 poll tax amendment printing appropriation passes House. Concealed weapons penalty set at 100 dollars. Senate proposes locating the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin.
Clark N. Jones of Memphis Missouri shot John W. Trapp of Brownwood at 12 20 p m near the post office and then killed himself with the same revolver. Trapp was talking with a friend when the attack began. Evidence suggests Jones was insane. The incident occurred in front of a store at the corner by the post office.
Dallas January meeting of the Fifth District Bankers Association convened Thursday with M. L. Sims as chair. W. M. Windom kept minutes while George N. Aldridge and J. W. Blake delivered main addresses. E. Key elected chairman, Windom reelected secretary, delegates attended an opera house minstrel show and smoker afterward.
Dan Blair was shot to death in a Main street saloon in Fort Worth Texas. Sam Shrewder, a local man, is in the county jail charged with the homicide.
Austin January 23 The Texas World's Fair commission formally asked the Texas legislature to appropriate 200000 dollars for the state's exhibit at the St Louis World's fair.
Guadalajara reports detectives arrived seeking B. S. Wettermark the Nacogdoches banker who allegedly forged papers totaling 250000 and failed for 1,000,000. He has not been found though believed to have been in the city recently and may have fled toward South America.
A charter for twenty five years was granted to the American Congress of Tuberculosis in Atlanta on January 23. Mazatlan reports six deaths from the plague on January 22 with the chief of police house burned to prevent spread and 43 serious lazaretto cases. In Biloxi two men drowned when the oyster schooner Rhodes sprang a leak near Cat Island on January 22.
Yellow fever has returned to Vera Cruz Mexico with five deaths reported including two Germans and several additional cases under treatment. Public health measures are being intensified as the outbreak continues.
The Eagle announces A. L. Dunnica and C. M. Spell for City Secretary with Spell seeking re election, and W. R. Johnston for City Secretary. W. J. Roberts named for City Marshal with T. P. Boyett listed for City Marshal, all in the April city election.
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