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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1898
Page
2
Denison Gazetteer predicts a new party alignment after the war with free trade and sailors rights as its core. It argues a navy stronger than any rivals will let US merchantmen command global commerce, declaring tariffs dead and prosperity ahead.
Admiral McGinty is now in command of the Spanish fleets, signaling a shift in leadership and strategic posture for Spain's maritime forces.
A fragment notes a town figure calling attention to the United States as the only institution capable of making money and advertising its role. The text emphasizes monetary creation and civic focus.
Fragmentary notes describe a government measure involving old cards repurposed as postage stamps or stamps pasted in lieu of official stamps. The text hints at regulations and past practices but is incomplete and unclear.
Fragmentary passage extols a famed triumph noting eleven Spaniards sunk without loss to attackers. It claims science and American feats surpass rivals, praising destruction of a second fleet and asserting unmatched American superiority.
A garbled dated note describes a man in Arkansas misusing items and saying fines would come, then later attempting to milk a cow and mix a mash with sawdust instead of bran. The fragment hints at frugal improvised goods and a delayed correction.
The Luling Signal notes a surprising unity as wealth and social leaders join common soldiers, proving the war effort binds all classes. It lauds the country’s better side and the hopeful lessons learned from conflict, envisioning a stronger national character ahead.
The Greenville Herald editor praises Major Sayers as a skilled democrat and promising Texas governor. He notes Sayers is a proven public servant with extensive experience and will deliver an honest economical and efficient administration for Texas.
Reports from Shafter's headquarters describe steadily advancing American forces near Santiago with weak Spanish resistance. Dummies guns were found in several Spanish trenches while no Spanish troops were seen, and communications from Kingston note ongoing fighting and signs of distress in Santiago.
The Washington dispatch reports over 200000 dollars will be paid by the government as head money to officers and sailors who destroyed Cervera s fleet. The law provides for 100 dollars per head for every man on enemy ships when destroyed with exact provisions by rank.
The Spanish commander Admiral Cervera visited Commodore Schley aboard the Iowa near Santiago on July 4 after his fleet’s defeat. Cervera, dimmed but courteous, predicted 750 dead and praised Schley for a gallant feat. The Brooklyn crew refused cheers for the prisoner.
A St Thomas cablegram reports 8000 tons of U S coal in the harbor are contraband of war. Danish authorities warn removal will be resisted by German French and Italian warships if the United States moves while at war with Spain. Consul Van Horn refers the matter to Washington.
Spanish newspapers and public discuss peace with the United States offering only the loss of Cuba as acceptable. Conservatives warn Spain will endure war if Porto Rico, Philippine islands, or a huge indemnity are demanded. In Washington, Colonel Smith orders 200 teamsters and 50 mule packers for Cuba service.
Mr. L. T. Hawks of six miles north of Madisonville, thirty eight miles from Bryan, visited Bryan last week. He had not been in Bryan for twelve years but favors Bryan as a superior trading point and plans to come regularly in the future.
The editor states no hope remains for the paper and announces its suspension. He says a republican paper could be published here but not to the Tribune standard and notes he leaves today for the army.
Portsmouth July 12 Spanish prisoners from Admiral Cervera’s squadron, 602 aboard the St Louis, are housed in Seavey’s Island barracks with 125 marines guarding them. They arrived at Greeley’s Landing after descending hills to a hospital line of stretchers, many wounded, some in tattered clothing. officers were returned to the St Louis but to be landed again. Captain E Diaz Morro of the Cristobal Colon bids farewell to his crew with touching scenes as they console each other and watch the comforts of the island.
Senor DuBose and Lieutenant Carranza will depart Montreal tonight by steamer for Liverpool at the Dominion government’s urgent request. They have conducted a spy system during the Spain United States war, deemed a violation of Canadian law. DuBose vows to respond after the present troubles end. upon arrival in Liverpool he will await orders in London before returning to Madrid.
In Mayfield Kentucky on July 12 Bob Blanks a Black man is sentenced to hanging after a jury found him guilty of an incident against Tennie Bailey a white girl under 12 years old. The verdict sets the punishment at hanging.
The July 1 crop report shows the cotton condition at 91.2 percent, up from 89 percent on June 1, 1598. State figures include Louisiana 90, Texas 92, Arkansas 93, and Mississippi 64.
The Krupp works near Essen are described as a vast industrial city: 96 000 residents with over 20 000 employed at the plant. The story details ore mines in Germany and Spain, a fleet importing Spanish ore, twenty Duisburg and Neuwied furnaces, and a dense rail network feeding raw material and shipping finished products worldwide.
The directory lists city leadership including Mayor C A Adams Marshall T P Boyett Deputy Marshal R H Smith Secretary and Treasurer G Rhodes City Sexton H H Jones Constable C L Baker Aldermen R G Tabor W Howell W W Harris OC H Wyee Jno M Lawrence Judge W H Harman Clerk G W McMichael Attorney A Gi Board Tax Collector J J Adams Tax Assessor R M Nall Sheriff T O Nunn Treasurer R W Carr District Clerk J Williams Commissioners R J Deens Peter Thomas Felix Phillips P H Arrington.
A compiled schedule of Baptist Methodist Presbyterian and Christian services with pastors and times, plus Catholic mass details and various fraternal organizations in Bryan. Includes Knights Templars Masons Shriners and other orders meeting on specified days monthly officers listed.
Announcement lists A W Buchanan aged 48 as a candidate for County Treasurer in Azos County for the upcoming November election.
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