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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1899
Page
4
A Tallulah physician Dr. Hodges was shot by an Italian after an altercation. A mob later hanged the Italian and five accomplices, then shot them. Tallulah, Madison parish, Louisiana, a cotton region with notable residents, experienced deep unrest.
New York July 21 Rossiter president of the Rapid Transit faces arrest amid a strike calm but tense. Reports say 90 percent of lines running with 600 employes on strike and few cars out of service. Police presence and potential conductors’ returns cited, while a meeting of motor men and conductors of the New York and Queens County railroad discussed grievances and possible system-wide shutdown if demands not met.
President McKinley accepts Secretary Alger's resignation. Blunders in the war and scandals fueled broad demand for change in the war department. Alger sought the opportunity to retire, with the president's knowledge and consent. Washington notes the move amid cabinet reshuffle speculation.
News from Pine Bluff Arkansas reports armed African Americans in Lake Village are threatening white residents after the conviction of a Black man named Lightfoot. Homes have been burned, neighbors arm for defense, and officers anticipate violent clashes across nearby towns.
Reports from San Francisco and Manila claim Grant Cullum, once with American forces, was shot as a spy near Colocan after disguises and escapes. Separate Georgia and Oklahoma items note a sheriff’s county raid, a farmer robbery, and a large cattle purchase in Muskogee with plans to ship to Texas for autumn markets.
George Purcell recounts miners stories about rats fighting for survival. A trapped rat supposedly bites off its own tail to escape pincers and a pursuing terrier. Miner M W Kerrigan battles hordes of rats with a dog injured in the clash as mines cave in elsewhere.
The piece surveys Rome under repeated foreign influence and papal rule, leading to Italy's unification in 1871, and Paris enduring occupation and sieges, republics, and uprisings, framing both as era of vast political and social upheaval. It then shifts to Gibraltar focusing on the nightly gates procession, the Keeper of the Keys, and Britain’s security symbolism, ending with a vignette on gatekeeping difficulties for late returnees.
An early anecdote recalls Turner meeting a famous buyer who balked at the price. Turner protests that payment is for art not paint, then hands over a half used color tube and returns to painting, leaving the patron astonished.
The passage describes a new style bustle worn with skirts to give the desired spring and comfort to the corset by lifting the skirt. It notes silk or brocade bustles filled with cotton fastened to the corset beneath the lacing. It also mentions Italians taking a siesta or nap at two hours past noon.
A damaged OCR text lists legal documents and records such as Affidavit to Account Bill of Sale Deed of Trust and Mortgage forms. It mentions various deed types including Warranty Quit Claim Vendor’s Lien and releases or transfers of liens plus real estate leases and promissory notes.
The New York Star announces a contest open from June 26 to August 21 1899 with daily prizes including an 840.00 bicycle and two watches for top word lists. Participants mail thirteen weeks of trial subscriptions and lists of over 300 rewards. winners printed in the next issue. prize choices include ladies gentlemen or juvenile bikes and other notable rewards.
City officers and officials listed including Mayor C A Adams and Sheriff T Nunn. Church denominations named with pastors and service times across Baptist Methodist Episcopal Presbyterian Christian and Catholic parishes. Also notes on St Josephs and Brazilian Catholic Mass times and Brazos Camp No 104 W of W.
A long list of meetings across various fraternal groups in Bryan detailing meeting nights and officers. Includes Bryan Tent Meeting Bryan Lodge K of P and other chapters with named presidents secretaries and meeting frequencies for the month. Also lists officials for Bryan Cotton Seed Oil Mill and Bryan Compress Company officers.
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