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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1901
Page
2
Congress expects a busy week with right of way issues for the tariff subsidy bill and government funding under active debate. The house will focus on appropriation bills covering military academy, Indian, naval, harbor, district of Columbia, post office, agricultural and fortification needs while remaining bills advance in committees.
Navasota anticipates oil geysers in Lamb Springs region while noting concerns for Minister Wu. The Georgetown Commercial critiques locals who do not contribute to community growth. J R Collier plans a broom corn crop with FE Whitney guiding, aiming for a local broom factory.
The piece rails against wealth, monarchs, trusts, and monopolies. It notes the speaker’s radical calls to exterminate millionaires and head for rebellion, only to fade after an inheritance changes his behavior. The text then oddly references a platigue and onion odors.
The Eagle reports the first issue of the Huntsville Weekly Post under manager J A Palmer. The eight page paper is home printed with neat creditable appearance and the community can expect strong effort from Palmer to make the Post successful.
An offer to adults with cold or lung trouble to receive a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup at Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co. One bottle per person, no free samples to children without parental order. The ad claims wide physician endorsement and worldwide sales success.
The reminiscence recalls brave fighters in Transvaal and a 16 year old trooper nicknamed Bobby who showcased astonishing horsemanship and marksmanship, including a daring raid near an English camp. It contrasts with mining work in Siberia where Russian workers excel at axe work and timbering, noting fuel prices and timbering efficiency.
On Saturday at Elkhorn Creek on the Letcher and Pike county line in Kentucky two United States Marshals were killed and two posse members wounded in a clash with moonshiners. Tom Hollifield and Simon Combs died, Blaine Combs was captured, and details remain limited. Hollifield was known as a fierce foe of moonshiners.
Railroad circles in Fort Worth speculate Santa Fe will buy the Pecos Valley and Northeastern line from Amarillo to Pecos and extend from Roswell to Albuquerque and Pecos City to San Angelo forming a trans continental link from Galveston to San Francisco. President Ripley's recent Roswell visit fuels expectations of a Gulf to Pacific short line by early action.
The Covington Kentucky dedication of the new St. Mary's cathedral occurred Sunday with Archbishop Elder of Cincinnati presiding. Bishop Maes of the diocese celebrated the first mass at 10 o'clock, aided by visiting clergy. Bishop Spalding of Peoria preached the dedication sermon. Archbishop Kain of St. Louis delivered the evening sermon.
The committees organizing the state grand lodge entertainment for IOOF delegates, to meet here next month, held a Sunday session at the IOOF hall and reviewed progress. Only a few details remain for final attention.
A government edict in Russia forbids employment of children under 12 in industrial establishments whether state or private. The note contrasts with nations like New Zealand and Iceland known for broader freedoms in other areas including cattle disease control.
The revenue cutter Grant departed Tacoma on a major mission to locate missing ships and distressed mariners. Reports from Alaska mention extensive wreckage along 250 miles of Vancouver Island coast with many vessels unaccounted for.
Frank Hyatt was arrested in Sacramento for the July 7, 1889 murder of Steve Pressly in Erath county Texas. He confessed claiming self defense and said he planned to return to Texas next year to stand trial. Hyatt has lived in Sacramento for nine years.
Havana officials report Governor General Wood notified exporters that the government will cut the export tax by 50 percent. The tax reduction has been under discussion among tobacco interests for a year.
David McDaniel of Texarkana files in Bowie County district court at Boston suit against Texarkana and Fort Smith company for $10,000 alleging he was shot by an employee of defendants.
The New York Journal extols Queen Wilhelmina’s wedding gown noted as a masterwork of Paris designers and Amsterdam embroiderers. Designs shown in Paris reveal a cloth of silver so supple it evokes antique Indian muslins, woven at great cost and set over rich white glacé silk.
A detailed description of an elaborate bridal and court attire features a tapering front design on silver tissue with orange blossom embroidery, seed pearls, and silver trim. The gown includes a plain bodice with Brussels lace, a long train, and a matching white velvet ermine-bordered cloak. The queen and queen’s mother are noted in contrasting velvet and ermine outfits.
Sir F R Wingate has left Omdurman with a large staff to inspect Blue Nile provinces. In two or three years Sudan may offer vast opportunities for merchants manufacturers and miners. The restart of cutting the Sudd on the upper Nile is planned.
The London Health notes a rising habit of salt eating as a potential disease. Early stages show craving for salt with meals, later patients carry salt crystals and constantly nibble them. Symptoms include yellowing and shrinking of the skin, followed by hair loss including eyelashes.
The Lewiston Journal notes fashion pursues Maine sea gulls with a peaked stick and urges the legislature to pass a law protecting the birds. The piece warns gulls may join “our departed friend” the dod.
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