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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1902
Page
7
The article notes the Pacific cable base near Nicaragua and carries a political mood that the canal’s early certainty could bring immediate benefits to southern populations, with readers shown a sense of urgency about opening timelines.
A Sunday night seance in Aratin ended in a near riot after carpet tacks were dropped on the floor. Ghostly participants reportedly stepped on the tacks, sparking a free-for-all as the event dissolved into chaos.
Dr. Thomas J. Pugh reports Stoneham in Grimes county near Navasota as a promising townsite at a Santa Fe junction. A lot sale is set for Friday the 20th with two railroads and a potential fourth road nearby, suggesting Stoneham may become a regional railroad hub and commercial center.
Cincinnati December 17 General Nelson A Miles arrived with Mrs Miles and said he would accept Admiral Deweys judgment in the Schley court of inquiry. Miles noted Dewey’s fleet command and the responsibilities faced by officers in such circumstances.
A speaker contends Dewey summed up the matter clearly and concisely and expects endorsement from patriotic Americans. The speaker rejects efforts to undermine an officer's honor under current circumstances.
Andrew Freedman obtains a supreme court injunction restraining A G Spalding from becoming National Baseball League president or interfering with league business. Nicholas E Young is barred from delivering league books. Judge Scott set Dec 19 to show cause why the injunction should not be made permanent. Freedman represents New York Boston Cincinnati and St Louis clubs.
Two sentries frozen to death as the Tagus River fills with drift ice. A heavy snow storm sweeps across Portugal’s province, intensifying peril for residents and travelers.
Postmaster at Paris Texas Patrick J. Gibbons nominated. Senate confirms Charles J. Lewis as postmaster at Clarendon Texas.
Tahlequah I T December 17 The treaty bill passed the Cherokee national council lower house without amendment by twenty to fifteen. It will be sent to Washington at once.
The body of an unidentified man was recovered from the slip off pier No. 29 in Galveston Bay on Monday. Authorities have not identified the deceased.
The Santa Fe train carrying the late George Sealy’s body arrived at Galveston Union depot at 2 10 PM Monday. About 500 people gathered mainly laborers to honor him as his son George and daughter Carolina, en route from New York, were expected to reach shortly for the funeral.
The Morgan hotel in Eufaula was destroyed by a fire Sunday evening. The loss is reported as unknown but significant. The incident occurred in South McAlester on December 17. Authorities have not determined a cause.
Hotel arrivals compiled from exchanges show guests including H M Morgan of St Louis W N Smith of Dallas J H Kirk of St Louis J H Gossang of Austin W G Thomas of Dallas R Anderson of Navasota J T Swanson of Palestine C W Carr of Houston H Deiches of Tyler Hugh Burns Tom Burns and David Harrell of Austin.
Beaumont Texas December 17 A message says the Port Arthur post office was entered Sunday night the safe blown open Postmaster D H Barnes reports about 1000 dollars in cash and around 800 in stamps were stolen
A OCR fragment lists individuals including C M Flowers Bonham H J Allen Iola Dave Goodleit Georgetown E S Crowley M R Crowley Mink's Prairie E S Dean RO Allen Tola J S Harrison Keith and J M Griffin High Prairie.
To cure dyspepsia and indigestion sour stomach or heartburn Rex Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised. All druggists are authorized to refund money if they fail to cure. Price 60 cents M H James leading druggist Bryan Texas.
The I G N offers a direct through car from Bryan leaving Lewis at 4 pm December 21 to Memphis Nashville Tullahoma Stevenson Atlanta and intermediate points via Memphis and Iron Mountain. D J Price G P T A I G N Ry Palestine Texas promotes Silver Crown cigars price five cents with Dunn Daly and Taylor Cox as sellers.
Druggists authorize refunds if quinoria fails to cure chills fever or malaria. Price 50c per bottle. James, leading druggist, also advertises for rent a store on Main Street Zannatti block. Apply to Jal Dum. To Cure Malaria in Four Days refund if it fails to cure.
Sheriff Landry has been notified to be on the lookout for the robbers and went to Port Arthur to seek clues to the identity of the parties involved.
Dr. W A Abbott mayor of McAlester in the Indian Territory was ejected for refusing to obtain a certificate from the Choctaw board of health before practicing medicine. He was taken to Oklahoma City by Police Chief J W Ellis and may return temporarily to settle his affairs.
Washington reports progress in Danish West Indies talks between Secretary Hay and Danish minister Brun. The final obstacles to a treaty of cession are to be presented to the Senate before the holiday recess.
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