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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1901
Page
2
The Daily Eagle notes New Orleans has surpassed Boston as the country's second export port. It also mentions ongoing fish kills near Wharton due to a drought, and reports the estate of the late Dr. Burleson appraised at $12,000 amid discussion of public funds and civic spending.
Captain Reichmann of the United States attaches with Boer forces in the South African War attributes Boer defeat to greater British numbers. This opinion aligns with long standing newspaper reports.
The piece depicts J P Morgan as driving a plan to form a global steel trust and questions whether his rapid pace will let him seize control of the world. It treats the figure as a powerful financier pursuing a vast consolidation.
Southwest Texas agencies move to dismantle a violent Mexican gang accused of murder and assault. One member faces charges for killing a Tanchman and two sheriffs as authorities pursue arrests and cleanup.
Beene of Millican married Mary Smith yesterday at 1 30 p m in the county court house with Judge A G Board officiating. Beene is a Brazos county native with many friends. Smith is a newcomer to the county.
Cincinnati and return fare 31.75 with sale July 2 and 3 and July 14 limit. Tickets extend to Aug 31 if deposited with joint agent by July 11 with fee. San Francisco return 45.00 sale July 6–13, limit Aug 31. Finalge, Tenn. return 22.75 with sale June 30 and July 1 and July 2 or 12. limit August. W S Wilson, Agent.
County fair hustling committee boosts drive to raise funds for the fair. Subscriptions reach 13125.00 from multiple donors including Driving Club Fund backers and local businesses, with names such as McCorquodale & Sons and W. Lawrence contributing 25.00 each.
Subscribers to the county fair fund are urged to attend a city hall meeting Monday night at 8 30 for permanent organization. Officers and a board of directors will be elected and other business transacted. Full attendance requested to support town and county welfare. W S Howell Cham Soliciting Com
The twenty first annual session of the Woman s Foreign Missionary Society of the Texas Conference opened at the Methodist church in Bryan with a consecration service led by Mrs Sarah Philpott. Mrs R O Allen gave the welcome and Mrs L J Blakely of Richmond replied. The program included a children s program after the services and a sale of coats and vests at Parks Waldrop s Tyler Tex June 21 Georgie Patrick was killed with a pocket knife in a cotton field the attackers were negro women Wortham Tex June 21 Mack Taylor shot in the neck in a farm difficulty both parties are negroes
United States Senator Joseph W. Bailey and his family reached Gainesville from Washington with his wife reported in better health. In New York General Robert Nugent died from a bullet wound at Fredericksburg while leading Meagher's Irish brigade. The State Department reports yellow fever has appeared in San Salvador.
Fishermen two miles from Toledo uncover a large iron safe marked Pacific Express. The lock door is battered and inside are waybills and six empty money bags. Police and express company officials take note. A stolen horse and buggy, and a nearby grocery robbery, are linked to the scene. Rumor says the safe held $6,000 in gold.
Chicago dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan voices support for Mark Hanna as the next Republican nominee and says he cannot control the convention. Bryan declines to name a Democratic contender, citing ongoing work with an anticipated 20 years ahead.
In Harrisburg on June 21 the Senate rejected the Guffey ballot reform measure. The vote ends the bid to alter how ballots are conducted and counted in the commonwealth.
Washington reports Mrs McKinley’s condition improving as preparations at the White House are made for the President and Mrs. McKinley to leave for Canton in early July.
Train passing Bryan June 27 offers round trip tickets to Waco for $1.50 good for one day only June 27. Sold by H. & T. C. agent Wilson.
In Hendrick West Virginia a work train wreck triggered the collapse of a railroad bridge leaving three men dead and more than a dozen seriously injured. The report notes additional tragedy as W A Bradley drowned while bathing near Camden Arkansas.
A two story home owned by W H Hawle burned in Venus Texas on June 21. The fire origin is believed to be a lighted match in a clothing closet. Lower floor household effects were saved. The loss is about 2400 with 800 insurance on the house and 300 on furniture.
Advertisement asserts August Flower as the leading remedy in the world for indigestion biliousness and general malaise. It claims the tonic cleanses the system, regulates liver function, and steadies nervous energy with a few liquid doses, promoting reassurance of nonserious illness.
To Cure Dyspepsia and Indigestion Sour Stomach or Heartburn take Rex Dyspepsia Tablets. All druggists are authorized to refund money if they fail to cure. Price 50 cents. M. H. James the leading druggist Bryan Texas. Cool night shirts for these hot nights made of fine light weight cambine with or without collars at 50 cents and 1.00 at Parks & Wal drop's 74
For sale 500 acres adjoining the A and M College road. Described as extra good hill land and beautifully located. Proximity to two state railroads, Bryan and College prospects, shops of new railroad, Arceline Convent, Free Will Baptist College, Central Texas Fair, a cotton factory likely nearby. W. E. R. Cavitt.
An advertisement offers Quinoria as a cure for chills fever and malaria promising relief in four days. Druggists refund the purchase price if not curing symptoms. Price 50 cents. M H James, leading druggist, Bryan Texas.
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