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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1900
Page
4
The text cites 1900 population figures at 21 22 24 and 25 percent growth. It lists resulting populations 75,772,922 76,399,144 77,651,588 and 78,227,812 with corresponding increases from 1890 of 18,150,672 13,776,804 15,020,888 and 15,655,562 respectively.
The text notes that when two or more estimators are equally correct, any prizes will be divided equally among them. It emphasizes fairness in awarding outcomes where multiple winners are tied.
One month ahead of the official census figure announcement the Director in Washington will set the date for closing the guessing period as The Eagle prepares to publish the final timing.
The Press Publishing Association deposits $25,000 in Central Savings Bank Detroit for prizes. Send orders with payment. the guess is free. Address THE EAGLE Bryan Texas or THE METEOR Madisonville Texas or visit offices. Commission not allowed to postmasters or agents. postmasters to note.
Sheriff Dawson was seriously wounded in a fight as eight prisoners tried to break free. Will Newton grabbed the sheriff’s pistol and shot the officer, four prisoners were dangerously wounded, and a citizen, Sam Garrett, was shot down while aiding in recapture. Bloodhounds joined the chase.
London reports Gen Roberts shows war in South Africa not ended and halts civilians. Three months needed before affairs settle enough to resume business. British forces reported in Swaziland. Randie proclaims confiscation of farms housing Boers and fines for reclaimed goods.
Dispatches from Pretoria report Hunter's division crossing the Waal and moving toward Frankfort, with MacDonald’s brigade from Heilbron to join. Buller’s brigade heads toward Graylingstadt as Boer-fed families are supported near Heilbron. In a later note, Hunter reaches Frankfort with MacDonald joining him.
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