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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1902
Page
3
New Zealand reports reaching San Francisco describe the Cheviot quake of November 18. Homes and the Sir George Clifford estate suffered damage as ground fissures opened, water spouting from crevices and rivers, with bricks tossed and chasms spreading fear as aftershocks continued.
Details of a new Omaha and Emporia railroad were disclosed from Omaha on December 17. M. Nevins of St. Louis interests negotiates, aiming to connect Missouri and Kansas products to the Gulf Coast. The line would form a southern outlet for packing house goods and cut the route mileage from 1500 to 900 miles.
A male oriented shop promotes gifts for men for Christmas. It highlights fine furnishings and wearable items, urging customers to choose practical apparel and useful presents rather than trinkets. The retailer promises broad knowledge of men's tastes and offers guidance for selections.
A striking assortment of silk neckwear including Puffs Imperial Ascots and Four-in-Hand styles is offered in holiday colors at 25 50 75 and 91 cents. Fine silk suspenders with sterling silver and gold plated buckles are sold in boxed sets for 1 1 50 2 and 2 50 dollars.
Importing a range of men’s gloves in gray and tan shades. Silk lined options priced at 1 and 1 50 dollars. Dog skin gloves with fur tops at 75 cents and 1 dollar. Wool gloves at 50 cents.
Quilted silk mufflers in attractive patterns offered at 1 and 1.50 dollars. A boxed muffler also available. Large handkerchief mufflers with oriental and embroidered effects priced 75 cents, 1, 1.50 and 2 dollars.
Smoking Jackets in plaid golf fabrics priced at 5 7.50 and 10 dollars. Silk and Gloria Umbrellas with wood and sterling handles at 1.50 2.50 3 and 5 dollars. Leather valises and suit cases from 1 to 10 dollars. Men’s patent leather shoes 4 5 and 6 dollars. Handsome overcoats on display in Bryan priced 10 12 15 and 20 dollars.
Listing of Cambric, Fine Linen and Silk handkerchiefs with plain, hemstitched and initial designs. Prices range from 10c to 2 per item, including extra large muffler sizes and colored border silk options.
Classified note lists men’s jewelry including gold plated buttons at 25 to 50 cents and one and a half dollar items. Also offers seven gold plated and solid gold scarf pins priced from 25 cents to three dollars.
A local boys department advertises gloves at 50 cents caps 25 and 50 cents shirts 50 75 and 1 dollar ties 25 and 50 cents and boys shoes in Vici Kid Box Call and Patent Vici priced from 1.50 to 3 dollars.
Reports from Chicago schools show 2 percent of 2500 subscribed to the McKinley national memorial fund by public school children with 25 schools still unheard from. Final totals expected to reach 2500.
The coronation ceremony has been abandoned because of the unsettled condition in the country, reflecting a broader context of political instability and public concern.
Harriet P Murphy a church and Kingsley house fund treasurer was killed by a burglar in her Pittsburg residence. Her brother Select Councilman John A Murphy and two servants were in the house. the thief escaped. Miss Murphy tried to defend herself with a revolver after being awakened by a window crash.
The second session of the labor peace conference in New York opens as leaders of the American Federation of Labor miss the gathering due to floods in Scranton. Attending are Frank Sargeant Arch bishop Ireland Senator Hanna and other labor and railway officials.
Notice to delinquent taxpayers to call and settle immediately. city secretary C. M. Spell instructs council to push collections. Informs Morning Eagle readers to place a box on gate posts to protect delivery from wind and dogs.
Matton and Matton advertise fresh mutton fat and fine every day at the City market alongside beef pork sausage and other market products. 17 John W Hicks.
A down draft coal stove suitable for a parlor or office and large enough for a small store is for sale at the Eagle office. Also advertised are Silver Crown 5 cent cigars from Dunn & Daly and Taylor & Cox.
Commercial bodies across the United States are urged by the New York Merchants Association to back Congress action on Cuba reciprocity. Resolutions adopted by the association directors are being sent to merchants nationwide and to President Roosevelt, his cabinet, and Congress. They call on bodies to adopt similar resolutions and transmit them to their senators and representatives.
The Houston and Texas Central announces low excursion rates from its main line and branches to many states across the U S and to Colorado and Mexico. Tickets go on sale December 21 22 and 23 with a thirty day limit from sale. Inquire through Houston and Texas Central agents for details.
OCR fragment shows a plan for extending the Southern Pacific route from Del Rio eastward to Arkansas Missouri Kansas Nebraska Iowa Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin North Carolina South Carolina Kentucky Illinois Mississippi Louisiana Alabama Georgia Florida Tennessee Colorado and Mexico. text indicates sale and timetable references with December 23 date unclear.
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