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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1898
Page
3
Fragmentary timetable notes multiple northbound and southbound train numbers with scattered times. Entries show No 1 leaves, No 3 leaves, and various times such as 4:03 pm and 2:07 am with unclear destinations or lines.
T H Darwin on sick list. Various residents from Pitts Bridge, Wickson Creek, Steep Hollow, Providence, Bethel and Brazos bottom visit Bryan yesterday. Ira Gooch rental ads and “Royal Blue” cigar offered. Profs Everidge and Acuff to start a singing class at Kurten on August 1. W F Threet of Cottonwood presents melon to the Eagle. Wood for sale from Carter's Creek three miles from Bryan.
A thief snatched three dollars and tobacco from Jack Shaw at Parke's table while leaving the pants on the window sill. Also noted are updates on the local colored normal school, Silver Valley school trustees planning a new building, a Custer painting exhibit, Isbell skull injury, Spain war claims insurance, and local visitors at the Eagle office.
Alabama faces a tense election with a full state ticket on Monday. Democratic and Populist factions plan counter meetings, with speakers including Tom Watson and G. B. Dean. Populist leaders promise readiness to form a dual government if fraud is alleged, amid calls for loyalty to Dean and threats of force.
A fast spreading eight story wooden lodging house at 113 Oregon Street in San Francisco killed five residents and badly burned five others, most suffocated. Names of the dead include Kate Connelly and William White with other victims listed. injured include Mrs. Manuel Silva and Edward M. Kennedy. The fire likely started from an overturned lamp and caused small property loss.
The navy plans prize money for Sampson fleet sailors who helped destroy Cervera's vessels but treasury delays due to required details. Secretary Long issues circular on prize list rules. The notices come as the Cuban and Panamerican Express company forms with $500000 capital to ship goods to Cuba. Louisville council approves five year tax exemptions for new manufactories to lure capital and jobs.
Dispatches from London and other cities summarize initial peace terms after the war with Spain. Editorials suggest US generosity, with Spain likely to cede Porto Rico and discuss the Philippines. Indemnity forecasts vary and autonomy moves surface in Puerto Rico amid occupation concerns.
Judge John N Henderson says Galveston prepares for the great Democratic state convention. Officers of Gen Fitzhugh Lee’s staff Capt Tom Catchings dies in Jacksonville. Numerous locals visit the Eagle with society chatter, crops report bollworms, and a forthcoming marriage in Galveston.
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