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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
2
Public notice appears from the post office dated Wednesday January 29 1902 relating to second class mail matter and local mailing details. The fragment emphasizes postal item handling and timing. The readable text centers on mail category and date for mail service.
For Congress R E Prince of Navarro County supports the Kansas City Democratic platform while Scott Field of Robertson County objects to the Democratic primaries action.
Hon T M Campbell withdraws from the governor race arguing early primaries restrict hearing and favor wealth interests. He cites land policy limits, freight charges, railroad consolidation, corporate influence, and taxation that harms small property owners and farmers.
A public letter urges the Democratic governor nominee to govern without ties to corporations or political machines. It calls for enforcement of laws, defense of the weak, and reduction of corporate influence such as free passes and franks that compromise legislation. The author declines to enter the race, hoping a sincere, independent administration may prevail.
Carnegie replies to Watterson arguing a permanent fund is preferable to a home for indigent newspaper workers.
Drug advertising promises malaria cure in four days with Quinorla. Refund offered if fever, malaria, or ailment persists after use. Price 50 cents per package. Mr James, leading druggist, Bryaa, exons.
A Nebraska woman with fourteen children marries a man who has twelve. The writer notes that in Texas a case like this would nearly approach the limits of anti trust law.
To Cure Chills or Malaria in 4 Days, Take Quinoria. All druggists are authorized to refund the money in any case of chills fever or malaria if it fails to cure. Price 60c per package. M. H. James, the leading druggist, Bryan.
Between green bugs and red spiders the wheat and oats crops of North Texas are about as problematic as boll weevil cotton.
To cure dyspepsia and indigestion sour stomach or heartburn, Rex Dyspepsia Tablets offered with refund if not cured. Price fifty cents. M H James, leading druggist, Bryan Texas.
The Lupercal Cesar trio notes Cesar thrice refuses a kingly crown while in Chicago Admiral Schley states three times he will not pursue politics.
Cure claim for dyspepsia indigestion sour stomach and heartburn with Rex Dyspepsia Tablets. Druggists authorize refunds if not cured. Price 50 cents per package. Rex Dyspepsia Tablets promoted by M. H. Jamer leading druggist Bryan Texas.
A gang of men anticipate a preliminary survey of the Houston and Texas Central railroad branch from Navasota via Anderson to Madisonville once weather permits.
The dispatch reports continued Boer activity with Methuen’s yeomanry suffering eight killed five wounded and 41 prisoners near Rietelei Western Transvaal. Bruce Hamilton’s chase around Ermelo dispersed a Boer laager at Nelspan. Boer losses included two killed four wounded and 94 prisoners with notable captures of Feld Coronet Devilliers Captain De Jager and Lodwater De Jager. Colonel Plumber also captured 55 Boers. Weekly Boer losses totaled 31 killed 29 wounded 322 prisoners and 53 surrendered.
Meager details report a daring holdup on the Southern railway near Branchville. A northbound Charleston train was halted by masked men at pistol point two miles from Branchville, then the robbers loaded two express safes onto a wagon and fled. The express messenger could not unlock the safes.
Guthrie Oklahoma January 28 Fred Tiner a full blood Shawnee Indian accused of outraging three Shawnee women was tied to a stake and tortured to death by a mob of tribesmen and women. Deputy U S Marshall Davis arrived halted the mob and escorted the prisoner and himself to safety in Weweka where Tiner was jailed.
The government disciplines The Commoner editor William Jennings Bryan for free mailing to lawmakers. The department requires stamps on all non-subscriber free papers, ruling the practice constitutes advertising doctrines and falls under second class postage regulations.
The legislature created committee to probe state departments and institutions met in the capitol with five members present. W R Bounds sworn in as accountant. Capt R H Bruce did not appear. Compensation rate for accountants not yet fixed.
Paris Tex Jan 28 Frisco passenger trainsmen must quit tobacco by February 15 under a new rules code. On duty in uniform no tobacco use is allowed and no employee may smoke or chew tobacco in passenger stations or on platforms. Minor signal changes accompany the update.
Dr. Harry J. Zeigler of Lancaster Pennsylvania fatally wounds a woman who was passing as his wife then kills himself at the Wellington hotel in Chicago. A note says the pair planned to die and that she lacked the nerve to complete the act. The woman, dying en route to the hospital, says her husband committed the shooting.
Louis Blum a well to do German resident of Corsicana Texas was found dead at his home on Monday afternoon. A shotgun lay beside him with brain matter scattered about the room and a twine attached to the trigger suggesting he fired the weapon with his foot. He had separated from his wife several days earlier.
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