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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1901
Page
2
The Daily Eagle reports fresh South Africa fighting as Boers claim 200 more British soldiers. It also notes Alexander Dowie of Chicago claiming prophetic status and Southwest Texas rising against a Mexican gang linked to the murder of a ranchman and two sheriffs.
The item accuses J P Morgan of planning a global steel trust and suggests he may extend his reach to seize control of the world at the current rapid pace.
The Hearne Democrat reports over one hundred signers on the petition to abolish the city government. The document will likely be sent to the county seat within days.
Col Chas. Russell, resident of Hearne until recently, recounts investing 36000 in Beaumont oil fields and selling two days later for 84000, netting 48000. He contemplates a Hearne to 24 miles east streetcar line to set up a health resort, per Hearne Democrat.
The Central Texas Teachers Association will hold a summer normal here beginning July 8 and closing August. Families wishing to take boards should send names and numbers desired, with ladies or gentlemen, and weekly rates per board. Signed H. Hickman.
Advertises Quinoria as a four day remedy for chills malaria and fever with a money refund if it fails. Priced at 50 cents per package. James M. H. H. James, Bryan Texas, listed as the leading druggist.
The Galveston News quotes General Grosvenor calling pension spending since 1861 a vast national drain. It accuses pensions of subsidizing both worthy veterans and undeserving claimants, including deserters, camp-followers, and “pension sharks,” arguing funds go to many who never fought.
Mrs W S Howell entertained Saturday night at her home for the guest Mr Tom Fountain. Lanterns and flowers adorned the veranda while lawn seats welcomed guests. An advertising contest and music plus refreshments filled the evening. Prizes awarded to Miss DeJarnette of Dallas and Mr W W Gainer of Bryan. song contest won by Miss Downs of Temple.
A public notice states the company will not raise ice prices despite other dealers quitting delivery. They promise better, faster service once new wagons and scales arrive and thank the public for their patronage.
Lord Kitchener reports from Pretoria that 250 Victoria rifles with General Beas ton's column were surprised at Steenkoospruit on June 12 at 7:30 p m. Boers killed 2 officers and 16 men and wounded 4 officers and 88 men, with 28 lightly wounded. Only 2 officers and 50 men escaped. others were captured or released. Two pompons captured mis details pending.
A multi city dispatch reports still searching for Prince Edwards the man wanted for the murder of J G Foster in Shreveport Louisiana with authorities in Texas and Louisiana pursuing clues. A separate update notes Edwards has been captured in Monroe Louisiana and potential lynchings of associated suspects loom. Meanwhile British and American oil industry machinery shifts show American pumping equipment gaining favor for cost and lightness in Batoum district Russia. A Washington dispatch indicates ex congressman R Peters of Kansas is summoned to become pension commissioner with McKinley weighing ex congressmen Blue and Peters for the post.
Mayor Byrne receives a letter from Thomas Ryan acting secretary of the Interior noting that once the Creek treaty is proclaimed by the president action will be taken on town lots in Muskogee. Creek Nation property has risen in value with many parcels changing hands since ratification.
Edward C. Stover superintendent for Ayer-Lord Tie of Chicago was killed in a gasoline yacht accident at Evanville when struck by a tree limb and crushed against the wheel house. The fatality occurred late Saturday in the White River valley region near Pine Bluff Arkansas.
In Roswell on June 17 Arthur Kline a stockman shot and killed his wife seriously wounded Marshall Maddux and fatally wounded the woman living with Mrs Kline before shooting himself. The killer was driven by jealous rage after his wife deserted him.
In Athens Alabama on June 17 a mob hanged Joe Harris a Black man accused of burning a farmer’s barn where he worked. The case stemmed from a grievance with a fellow farmhand and occurred Saturday night in the county’s northern section.
Dr. Thomas Barlow reported from London that ex Governor Pingree's condition remained unchanged. In Jacksonville a wholesale whiskey house Hanne Bros. on West Bay Street near Clayburne was destroyed by fire.
Jim Berry a leading Vinita businessman blew his brains out with a revolver at the Silver Moon restaurant he owned. The incident occurred in Vinita, Oklahoma, on June 17.
A Sunday blaze in Durant Oklahoma center destroyed nine brick and twenty frame structures with an estimated total loss of 50000 dollars. The report notes the fire as the major incident of the day and mentions the battleship Illinois as the world’s fastest battleship.
The brief item highlights global and domestic incidents including Britain's war costs of 714 million, acquittal in a Kentucky murder case, a murder discovery near Taos New Mexico, a Des Moines contract gunman wounding his wife, and a Leavenworth judge sentencing. It also mentions a mine collapse injuring a former representative, fraud by confidence men near Hastings Nebraska, large unpaid Mississippi taxes, a poisoning near La Grange Missouri, arrests and bonds in Arkansas and Illinois, a fatality in Oskaloosa Iowa, a runaway death in Anderson Indiana, a post office fire in Dexter Missouri, a fatal logging accident in Keysport Illinois, a Dubuque man killed boarding a train, Muk Kokomo merchants pledging steel mill funds, and the Dawes commission enrollment of Cherokee freedmen in Chelsea Oklahoma.
Washington June 17 The improvement in Mrs. McKinley s health continues She sat up in her rolling chair Sunday and chatted with the president and others A tragedy at Harrison plantation near Wharton Texas leaves Charles DeWitt dead after two gunshots Will Rowe surrenders and is held on bond Dublin Texas June 17 Miss Minnie O Brien 17 may be the youngest surgeon in the United States she assists her father at a sanitarium and plans study in New York in August.
Sherman Texas June 17 The Texas State Fair moving picture car gave an exhibition near the union depot before a crowd of several hundred Saturday night.
Livingston Texas June 17 The jury discharged by Judge Hightower returned a verdict sentencing W A Beat to five years in the penitentiary for the crime they tried.
Gainesville Texas June 17 The home of J W Baltimore near the South school burned Sunday evening causing a loss of 3000 with 1500 covered by insurance.
In Rusk Texas on June 17 the jury in the Groom Wall case returned a verdict late Saturday night acquitting the defendant.
Fire gutting C W Leatherbee's lumber yard in Boston began at 1 am Sunday. The blaze likely totals the yard with two to eight million feet of dressed lumber lost. Investigators suspect fireworks set off by youths en route to the Charlestown celebration sparked the fire.
The president reappointed Miguel A. Otero as governor of New Mexico after a delegation pressed for his defeat. Secretary Hitchcock recommended Otero's continuation after reviewing the matter. His term had expired June 7.
About 200 delegates from across Mississippi gather for the first session of the Good Roads convention in Jackson. John A. Red of the Mississippi Cotton Bowers' Association presides as governor Lon gino greets the visitors and a sample road near the city is toured during a recess.
The post office lists letters for both Gentlemen and Ladies including Alexander Win Garza Donarian Goodwin Arch Jenkins S J Moss John Mondy WA J Marness Tom Poton Sash Simpson Jeff Therman 8 M Tenariak John Deags Chaser Green RH Hall BE Johnson Doe Moseley M Muphy Chas Newton A M Samuel Blijwh Simpson Albert Tomperson Sam Wilson Whiten Brown Betsey Butcher Mary Cooper Mrs Sam Crawford Marrno Duboys Adline Dabney Jane Franklin Ida Haynes Jessie Haynes Mrs King Birdie Parker Mollie Parnell Emma Rodgers Lucy Richerson Leandy Smith May Washington Salvatore Chiappetta Kinder BB Salvatore Girchia Villareal Domaciano. One cent charge per mail advertised. Callers should mention advertised date. TYLER HASWELL, P.M.
Gun clubs from Houston Austin Waxahachie Ennis Corsicana Waco Dallas Hempstead Calvert Marlin Bryan and other points compete in Wooten Wells Texas June 19 20 21 1901. Bryan to Wooten Wells and return on H and T C fare 210 dollars. W S Wilson agent.
Advertising blurb hawks Quinoria as a malaria cure in four days. Claims a 50 cent price per package and promises refunds if it fails. Mentions M. H. James as Bryan’s leading druggist.
To cure dyspepsia and indigestion sour stomach or heartburn Rex Dyspepsia Tablets are sold. All druggists will refund money if they fail to cure. Price 50 cents. M. H. James, leading druggist, Bryan.
300 acre tract adjoining the A and M College road offered for sale. Described as excellent hill land and beautifully located. Proximity to two main railroads and anticipated regional growth including Bryan College shops a new railroad Creceline Convent Free Will Baptist College Central Texas Fair and a cotton factory enhance value. Contact W. S. Cavins.
A historical note extols August Flower as the leading medicine worldwide for indigestion biliousness and simple ailments. It claims mothers and grandmothers used it to cleanse the system, regulate the liver, and improve nervous and organic function, with a few doses promising reassurance against serious illness. It advertises Green's Prize Almanac available via Wilson Jackins Drug Co.
An advertisement urges sufferers of dyspepsia and heartburn to use Rex Dyspepsia Tablets with a refund promise if not cured. Price is 50 cents per package. Distributed by M. H. James, leading druggist of Bryan Texas.
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