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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1899
Page
4
A private letter from a Cuban resident in the United States claims Cuban leaders plan to invite American intervention but, if independence is not acknowledged within two years and power remains with Cubans, they will unleash a torch across the island to ruin foreign investments. The warning notes Cuba's economy rests on cane and tobacco.
The Rev Alfred Dekarritt, back in New York from Havana, claims Cuban unrest stems from US military rule and criticizes Washington for disarming troops. He urges removal of military governance and cites officer attitudes as fueling anti American sentiment. He notes Cuba’s ambiguous goals of annexation or independence.
The Commercial and Financial Chronicle estimates a net 3.20 percent decrease in cotton acreage from 1898 to 1899, with declines in Missouri Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Tennessee and Virginia and smaller shifts in Florida Louisiana and the Atlantic states. Maturity is backward due to late spring planting and moisture shortages but warmth and rains aid growth. Mississippi Alabama and other gulf states show varied conditions. several areas report replanting due to poor seed and weevil damage.
Austin reports from towns along the Colorado river show extensive flood damage with San Saba and Menardville hit hardest. Seven feet of water submerged Main Street in San Saba, washing away stores and homes. a Mexican drowned. Damages threaten crops. fatalities feared but unconfirmed. Reports recount dam water cascades at Lake McDonald and drift flooding as iron bridges and rail lines struggle.
During commencement periods trains run between College and Bryan with variations as needed. Departure times include Bryan to College at 4 03 p m 12 10 p m 1 43 a m and 1 58 a m with right to vary hours as necessary.
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