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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
3
Train schedules list northbound and southbound numbers with departure and arrival times between Bryan Hearne and San Antonio. Westbound No 1 leaves and Eastbound No 4 leaves with times around 3:53 am and 4:39 pm. Northbound No 1 arrives Hearne and No 10 arrives Hearne with several garbled fragments present.
A crowded page lists town happenings in Bryan and surrounding areas with notices on people visiting, sales and services, a revival at Reliance, missing items, and ads for City Market barbecue and various goods. Notables include Mrs. G. D. Neal returning to Navasota, Dr. R. H. Wilson of Kurten, Ira Gooch livery, Miss Maggie Holden of Tabor visiting, Mrs. Sam Rosenborough’s death, Rev. J. B. Cochran aiding a revival, and a Bryan to Tabor telephone line proposal.
Eugene Reynolds of Hempstead wed Sallie Hanneman in a home ceremony conducted by Rev. J. B. Cochran. Reynolds, formerly a local resident and now a salesman in Hempstead, returns with his bride after visiting this city. The bride grew up in Bryan and is highly esteemed.
Washington reports clarify the quarrel centers on an arbitration blessing Cerruti’s net £60,000 indemnity and Colombia’s obligation to shield Cerruti from partnership debts. Italy seeks enforcement of a provision guaranteeing Cerruti against liabilities, while Colombia argues the clause is invalid.
In Chickamauga on July 24 reports say General Brooke aims to take the entire First corps to Porto Rico rather than just two divisions. The unit is well equipped and trained, with orders expected hourly designating regiments for the expedition.
Washington reports on July 21 that the president issued a proclamation exempting Danish vessels from the tonnage tax. The action marks a diplomatic and fiscal policy move affecting international shipping relations.
After Spanish ships reached the United States Emilio Castillo met Admiral McNair and Cervera officers in Annapolis to offer aid. Castillo said Cervera praised American government care and noted coal shortages and single file exits from Santiago harbor. He also mentioned a $50,000 government draft for the prisoners. Admiral Cervera reported 20 officers lost, with one missing man seen at Santiago. Sampson may head Spain-bound command. Watson to lead eastern squadron.
Secretary Alger announces that ships taken in Santiago harbor after its surrender are U S property not army or navy prizes, aligning with a former Supreme Court ruling. In New York the transport Seneca arrives in quarantine for disinfection, six soldiers to Swinburne Island for observation, cases not yet yellow fever.
Atlanta July 21. Kentucky and Texas vie for control of the next Confederate veterans reunion with Charleston and New Orleans as contenders. Crowds swell, churches open for arrivals, and General Gordon urges unity as delegates maneuver for the convention location.
Dr E P Daviss will visit Bryan on the second and fourth Saturdays each month. The Bryan office will be in the parlors of the Exchange Hotel.
The I. and G. N. R. introduces day trains between San Antonio and Palestine with new parlor cars replacing Pullman sleeping cars. These rooms feature facing seats, large observation windows, tables, foot cushions, rugs, pillows, and lavatories. A uniformed porter serves passengers and a 35 cent nominal charge reserves exclusivity. The service connects with Pullman drawings between Galveston and St. Louis, with Palestine as a change point, offering through travel to St. Louis via the Iron Mountain Route.
The ladies of the Baptist church present an entertainment at the Academy of Music on Friday July 19 featuring a bicycle parade and tournament and a Dewey Cake Walk for the old folks. Admission 25 cents.
The Baptist church ladies announce an early bicycle parade and tournament with decorated wheels and refreshments. The Nation aid society meets tonight at 8:30 at the old Baptist church for business.
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