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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
2
The Eagle announces Dr R H Harrison is candidate for re election as mayor of Bryan in the April city election.
The University of Texas Alumni Association will place two marble busts at Commencement honoring Gov O M Roberts and Sir Swante Palm. Sculpted by Elisabeth Ney in France, the works cost two thousand dollars. Roberts supported the university in its early days. Palm donated a substantial library to the institution.
Judge Steadman reported from Calvert that Leroy Trice first vice-president of the International and Great Northern Railway signed the contract expanding the Calvert Waco and Brazos Valley line from Lewis Switch to Bryan. Directors approved the extension and Bryan residents signed Saturday making the agreement binding. Chief engineer Mr Trammel says construction is certain and will be ready for fall business.
The Ewing-Taylor company presented Texas or The Serge of the Alamo last night, praised as the best production yet with Taylors Jim Bowie and Ewings Elsa in lead roles. Special scenery and costumes boosted the show with strong audience applause. Harris band and pianist provided notable pre and intermission music. Don Caesar de Bazan is planned for tonight.
Wellborn Texas March 4 a meeting of prominent farmers discussed organizing a truck growers association. Sixteen members enrolled and another meeting will be held soon to complete the organization.
A reader from St Edwards College mourns Julius Zulch Sr a Bryan Eagle editor described as one of nature's noblest men. The letter praises his kindness and cites a poetic farewell with respect and affection for a longtime friend of the newspaper community.
A roster of guests includes Jaok King of Waco M F Smith of Dallas A P Wilson of Houston John Walthall of Galveston H De Prez of St Louis G A Shepherd of Brenham H H Rutherford of Austin W S Miller of Ft Worth A Cohn of Chicago Chase Cheese borough of Galveston C W Carr of Houston P J Thibodeaux of Chicago G P Parton of Syracuse E Haralson of Atlanta G M Winstead of Houston F W Johnson of Washington F F Woodward of Dallas G 8 Flanary of Dallas W R Godfrey of Chicago. Central list shows Joe Turner Keith W R Clark Hearne H E Smith Millican PL Barron Jas Cooper Rock Prairie Ed Grissette Iola.
The Stevenson Machine and Repair Company enlarges its plant by 4000 square feet and adds new machinery including an iron lathe drill press and universal boring machine. They plan an iron and brass foundry to meet summer and fall trade. Mr J B Stevenson drives the enterprise forward. A car of car corn for planting on track is offered by C F Moore and another car of Albatross and Queen Bee flour is expected from Cole Bros.
A gas blast in Red Ash mines near Montgomery West Virginia traps 70 miners early today. Twelve rescued with five dead and others in critical condition. later reports confirm forty dead and rescuers still working amid devastated scenes.
A multi state storm lashes Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Illinois and Wisconsin with heavy snow in Milwaukee Dubuque and La Crosse large hail and rain across Chicago and eastern regions. Telecommunication and rail service suffer while ice blocks lake shore cribs threaten Chicago water supply.
New York inspectors seize Ruben's famous painting The Holy Family from a Fifth Avenue gallery. Entered Dec 17 by Eugene Fizhoff and valued at 25000, it was undervalued by about 20000 when sold at an executor's sale in London last May for 45000. If appraisers raise valuation, forfeiture or penalties may apply.
A farmer Dan Mims and his child are killed by two Black youths near Baxter Georgia. Mrs Mims is badly beaten and the baby slain as officers and search dogs scour the area. In New York and San Salvador a separate report notes a $50,000 arms seizure tied to Dr Jose Alfaro and a failed revolt.
Col John A Wayland announces re election to the state senate from the Twelfth district. He has served two terms, with an enviable attendance record and conservative economy on the finance committee. Known as a sterling Democrat, he is a practical farmer and thorough business man. F J Anderson optician notes strong business and honest service.
In New Orleans on March 6 Emma Woolfero argued with grocer Wendel Fink over a mouse trap. After returning home her brother Edward Woolfero killed Fink at the market. Separate dispatches note a Manila cable bill advanced by naval affairs in Washington and the death of Edward C Flanigan in Atlanta after multiple trials for Ruth Slack and her uncle’s murder.
The church week features Holy Communion Sundays at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Evening services at 8 p.m. Wednesdays include Litany and an address on The Mission of the Divine Healer. Weekly activities include Lenten teas, Biblical recitations, and guild meetings led by Mrs. Witton, Mrs. Dr. Hall, and the Rector.
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