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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1902
Page
3
The Daily Eagle notes Bay City will hold a rice carnival on August 20. It also reports Texas produced one third of the American cotton crop last year and discusses Congress adjournment, major appropriations, and policy outcomes of the fifty seventh Congress, including Panama canal plans and other actions.
An escaped Oregon convict named Tracy killed Deputy Sheriff Berett and Policeman E. E. Ger, fatally wounded Deputy Raymond, and wounded another deputy near Boswell. A Seattle posse and volunteers pursued Tracy, who was last seen toward Seattle, as a special armed train moved to the scene.
The Hearne Democrat describes Bryan residents focused on thriving growth with new railroads, schools, and enterprises to put money among the people, signaling efforts to elevate the town above cotton and corn.
A New Orleans dispatch reports the I G N will run into New Orleans via Beaumont in twelve months, outlining expected operational timetables and regional impact.
Crestline Ohio reports four of Cut Still Lower's former four children reunited after being placed in an orphan home years ago. John Hall, adopted by Mr and Mrs Hall, enlisted in the army a year ago and is now at Fort Riley Kansas. The father later died wealthy in Mexico after mining there and instructed a partner to locate his children. A daughter remains unfound.
Fragmentary text discusses hot weather and advice to wear low cut shoes. Mentions quote moving prices on Enemens oxfords and terms like steady company and closed out. No clear event or named entities.
A herd of more than 600 distillery cattle rampaged through Chicago stock yards after a closed gate caused a stampede. Loud drinking spirits fueled the panic with animals impaled, broken necks, and several riders narrowly escaping harm. One man nearly lost his life as the terror spread.
Constituents urged their representative to end the strike and the president said he was considering the suggestion. He indicated it might enable decisive action if interference becomes necessary.
Washington on July 4 reports rigorous action on Spooner amendment provisions. Attorney General Krox names Charles H. Russell to Paris to scrutinize records and oversee liquidation of the old company and merger into the new entity with thorough examination.
Abilene Texas July 4 Miss Gaskins daughter of T A Gaskins of Merkel burned to death when a coal oil explosion occurred as she built a fire Several family members were badly burned rescuing her and the house and contents were destroyed Heavy Shipment of Caliie ee Monter
A Pine Bluff dispatch reports New Edinburg, Cleveland County, saw a fatal confrontation on July 4. Arthur and Garfield Kilgore, merchants, were killed and Mr. McRuth was mortally wounded after resisting arrest during a drunken scene. The Kilgores allegedly attacked with knives as justice of the peace and bookkeeper McRuth attempted to arrest them. a pistol was fired.
Special says one of the largest cattle shipments ever made from Mexico will depart Cuba via Tampico late this week. Monttor Rodriguez, a prominent cattleman of Laramas, oversees the voyage. The entire shipment will consist of 40 cars.
Hearne Tex July 4 William Kidwell a bridgeman on the Houston and Texas Central died by his own hand after a week of heavy drinking. He stayed on the streets instead of working with his gang this week. Bashop Tex July 4 Fred Bryers section foreman at Upton shot Tom Peterson a negro and surrendered claiming self defense. He awaits grand jury action after waiving examination.
In Rockdale Texas on July 4 Tom Joyd a respected local Black man who for years drove a delivery wagon was shot and mortally wounded in a Thursday afternoon incident. The weapon was a barrel shotgun and the assailant or circumstances remain under investigation. Frank Gilliland was mentioned as another subject in the report.
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