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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1900
Page
2
The Eagle announces MO M Lawrence as candidate for county treasurer Brazos County and A W Buchanan seeking re election to the same office. M Nagle named candidate for county attorney Brazos County for the upcoming November election.
The Kentucky Democrats re nominate Guy Beckham praising his young tenure and noting he has shown himself a man richly deserving the honor.
The text notes the first steam railway in 1829 and cites current running miles at 189,294.6, claiming this surpasses a millennium of progress. It also states total tracks length as 252,364.48 miles, underscoring vast rail expansion.
Major Jules A. Randle died July 20 at his daughter's home near Eagle Lake. He leaves two sons Jules and Ed Tom Randle, rice growers in Louisiana, and was known for developing street railway lines and the Topo Chico springs at Monterey Mexico. The Galveston News notes the China disturbance being treated as a riot with costly Krupp guns involved.
The Baptist church will hold services at the usual hours today with Dr. Carroll conducting the morning service and possibly the night service. Mr. Giboney will sing gospel songs at both services, and several hearts have found refreshment with some unsaved seeking prayer. Services next week are scheduled for 9:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. You are invited to attend with friends.
Robert Noakes testified about Caleb Powers and John Powers planning to bring armed men to Frankfort to intimidate election officials. He described enlisting a militia, stocking smokeless powder, and coordinating trains to transport men for the alleged plan tied to Goebel’s fate. He noted Goebel’s death as a catalyst and recounted conversations with Caleb Powers and Finley amid the January scheme.
Testimony in New London shows pension records and divorce filings tie Alexander Jester to aliases including W A Hill. Witnesses recall Jester denying identity at arrest and explain name changes tied to his marriages and splits with Delilah, Julia Reynolds, and Margaret Brown.
A wreck on the Rock Island near Chickasha Oklahoma Territory killed engineer Norman Brooks and fireman George Myers of the passenger engine and Lew Nichols of the freight. Three others were killed or injured. The collision occurred on a curve two miles south of siding No. 2. The cause is unknown.
Allen Academy announces an extended course of study and increased faculty to offer superior advantages. Prospective students are urged to enroll with catalogs available by mail or call. Principal J. H. and R. O. Allen invite inquiries from Bryan, Texas.
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