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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
2
Mo M Lawrence appears as a candidate for county treasurer of Brazos County in the upcoming November election. The item notes his candidacy and the election timeframe.
A representative from the Eagle toured the new Bryan oil mill ginnery described as a magnificent, large brick plant 40 by 142 feet over two stories with 5 204 square feet of floor space. Munger gin company of Dallas, led by Superintendent S W Kohler, directs the installation of sixteen 70 saw guns and hydraulic presses as the colossal facility nears operation.
The facility includes Munger complete elevating and cleaning System plus seven cleaning processes, two 100 HP boilers and a 200 HP engine. It features brick buildings, iron sheds, wagon unloading, and west side scales. Capacity 16 bales per hour, 400 daily. night operation with own electric plant. Ginning costs 50 cents per bale. first 100 bales ginned free. Superintendent E J Fountain touts $30,000 savings on 20,000 bales.
Cable from Admiral Kempf notes Pekin relief under Admiral Seymour is at Tien Tsin with 200 sick and wounded. Ministers and Pekin party not with them. Admiral Remey arrives at Hong Kong en route to Taku. Kempff admits error. Bendemann reports no confirmed minister news. Berlin notes unclear info and ongoing bombardment near Tien Tsin with casualties.
London reports a large international force moving toward Pekin to relieve legations, amid mixed telegrams from the viceroy of Nankin. Japan debates suppressing rebels or limiting foreign involvement as Russia mobilizes, while a Che Foo mission in Tien Tsin district warns of a fire destroying property and risk to foreigners.
Jackson Mississippi June 29 in Hines county circuit court Judge Powell quashed the indictments against the insurance companies comprising the Southeastern Traffic association charging violation of Mississippi antitrust law. The decision rested on a technicality as the indictment followed a code section later repealed by a new act.
London reports detail the siege during the Tien Tsin relief, with American 3 killed 2 wounded, British 2 killed 1 wounded, Germans 15 killed 27 wounded, Russians 10 killed 37 wounded. Admiral Seymour entrenching, Chinese forces pressing, 15 days of courage, quarter rations, and a tense night retreat thwarted.
A number of notable residents in Oaxaca succumb to yellow fever contracted in Tehuantepec. Among the dead is District Judge Ortega. The illness is described as a virulent fever spreading through the city.
In Groesbeck Texas on June 29 antis won by an eight vote majority in the prohibition election.
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