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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1901
Page
2
The Kansas City Journal says there is no hazing in the electoral college. We don’t know about that. It notes Samuel J. Tilden’s removal from the presidency in 1876. It observes London tradesmen profiting between the queen’s death and the king’s accession.
A contempor ary Review writer recounts the brutal conduct of international forces in China. He cites slaughter loot and ravaging in Tien Tsin Tungschau and Pekin Houst on Post as evidence shocking civilization and prompting questions about change in human nature.
The house passed a tax extension bill granting 90 extra days for 1900 tax payments in Brazoria Galveston Grimes Matagorda Fort Bend Harris Walker Austin Wharton Jackson Chambers Robertson Brazos Burleson Montgomery Washington counties. Amendments added Brazos Robertson Burleson Montgomery. The measure aims to ease storm flood relief areas. Also notes Mrs Nation’s exchange with Governor Stanley and a reference to a governor’s remark in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Farmers show resolve despite boll weevil fears in Smetana Texas as Jacob Sramek borings wells and a new well is made at Mr Fickels. Community health is good with some sickness. C Towhill moves to Brazos bottom for spring with Capt Saunders. Will Norcross expands grocery stock. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Louis Sla nina.
The Battle School House column reports pleasant weather and multiple local visits. Mrs. Laura Eidson and Misses Dell and Hattie Sandle visit Wellborn, Dr. and Mrs. Crawford visit Benchley, and various families including the Gentrys, Battle, and Ashford are noted for Sunday gatherings and prayers.
Telegrams from Henrietta Oklahoma report Crazy Snake Chitto Harjo, Creek leader, remains silent before Lt. Dixon as troops guard the camp. Washington notes no violence. Pleasant Porter may return after a pending treaty. In other notes, Danis Snakes deny warpath claims while Danish West Indies sale debate continues.
In Kansas City on January 29 a young man mugged cashier W. E. Irvin at gunpoint locking him in a closet and escaped with 500 to 700 dollars. Police arrested Ched Coverdale and Ralph Myer with Irvin identifying Coverdale.
Guthrie Oklahoma Territory January 29 The senate approved a measure banning baseball and football on Sundays and another bill directing the transfer of balances from expended territory funds to the general fund.
Julius Marean aged 90 died at the Confederate Home from an overdose of morphine while an inmate there. The death is reported from Austin dated January 29. The coroner’s findings will determine whether it was accidental or intentional.
Walter C McAlister William A Death and Andrew J Campbell were found guilty of second degree murder for killing Jennie Bosschieter by chloroform and rape on Oct 18 1000 George J Kerr pled not guilty to rape. Death faced sentencing in court with the others. McAlister Campbell and Death got 80 years hard labor Kerr 15 years.
Surrogate Gilchrist in New York hears a motion by the late William Marsh Rice’s nephew to appoint a temporary administrator. The estate is in chaotic condition with stocks and bonds in safe vaults and Texas real estate unsettled as two wills clash. If appointed, the temporary administrator would manage the estate during litigation.
Adelbert B. Hay United States consul at Pretoria will sail from Cape Town tomorrow. A Washington dispatch says he obtained permission to return to the United States and suggests he may not return to South Africa, with William D. Gordon of Illinois likely to succeed him. Also, Kruger's ailment is a resolved muscular eyelid contraction after a minor operation, and the Boers plan to keep fighting until diplomacy can succeed.
Cape Town dated Jan 28 reports R Solomon, attorney general of the late Schriener ministry in Cape Colony, appointed legal adviser to the Transvaal colony administration. The move is seen as illustrating the imperial government’s aim to conciliate the Dutch.
A Washington dispatch reported by Milo B. Stevens & Co. said over 80 000 pension claims in their office were burned. The papers destroyed were private records and did not include applications, affidavits, or other client evidence. The disruption to the firm’s business was slight.
Application filed before Vice Chancellor Em ory in Newark to appoint a receiver for Rogers Locomotive works. William Pennington, counsel for Joseph S. Rogers, says the receiver will be named next Saturday as directors become trustees and the works are sold to the highest bidder. Fort Worth Texas buyer acquires Jim Reed ranch.
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