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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
2
The statement announces Dr B H Harrison as a candidate for mayor of Bryan in the upcoming April election. It notes the monthly rate of 40 cents and presents the official authorization for the announcement.
Alvin residents weigh a local sum puzzle seven crates of strawberries equal one bale of cotton. Mr BE P Stiles of Austin is chosen superintendent of the new Troupe experiment station with a $900 yearly salary.
The Court of Criminal Appeals holds that pool rooms are licensed by the state and that municipalities may not suppress or prohibit them, affirming state authority over licensing and limiting local bans.
A debate is set for Saturday night March 8 one mile north of Edge at Concord. The topic asks whether art is more attractive to the eye than nature. A large crowd is expected and attendees may expect brilliant speakers on both sides.
A poem praising brown eyes appears beside a Madisonville Texas news note about Houston and Texas Central railroad plans. Citizens express keen interest in extending the line to Madisonville but say they lack stake in the route choice and would back an independent charter if others pursue it.
The advertisement promotes Rex Dyspepsia Tablets for dyspepsia indigestion sour stomach and heartburn. It claims druggists will refund money if not cured and lists a 50 cent price per package with M H Jame as the leading local druggist in Bryan Texas.
Health in the area has declined recently while the literary society meeting on Saturday night drew a great crowd. Recitations and essays were well performed and dialogues received praise. Visitors include Lawyer W T Young and daughter with short stays, and Tobe Tobias plans a swift return to Terrell.
Sunset-Central introduces the Louisiana and Texas Limited starting March 10 from New Orleans and from Dallas the same night. The through Pullman service runs Denison to New Orleans with buffet sleepers via Dallas and Houston, departing Denison 8:00 PM and Dallas 8:15 PM reaching New Orleans at 6:55 AM.
An advertisement urges Quinoria as a remedy for chills fever or malaria with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. M H James, the leading druggist in Bryan, states the price per package.
Exchange Barber Shop offers three expert barbers, refined fittings, hot and cold baths and porcelain tubs. Patronage respectfully solicited. Located next to the Exchange Hotel.
George Musgrove, reputed gang leader and brother of the hanged Black Jack, was captured near Alamogordo New Mexico by Postoffice Inspector C L Doran with help from sheriffs. He faces murder post office and train robbery charges. During the pursuit a Fort Surawert post office robbery and a boy’s killing spurred federal action. Nearby Clifton Arizona also saw arrests of Wat Neil J Cook and Joe Roberts, suspected gang members, following a chase.
George W. Vanderbilt appeared before Cem ent Commissioner Gillespie seeking a reduction of his personal assessment from 2 000 000 to 810 000. He argued most wealth lies in real estate and securities taxed by the state or non taxable and pointed to holdings in trusts and related corporations beyond local control.
Mrs Philip D Armour Jr widow of the Chicago millionaire married P A Valen tine of Armour Co at the Hotel Netherlands. The ceremony was simple and a tour of Europe will follow the nuptials.
Albert Decker or the firm Decker and Son of Brazil Indiana used a mounted camera aimed at the money drawer to trap a trusted clerk who allegedly took several dollars daily. A string connected to a cellar slide enabled a stealth snapshot as the clerk concealed coins. The clerk was arrested. The Denmark West Indies sale bill ratification session was noted in Copenhagen.
Frank W. Cottle, cashier of the State bank at Elkhart, alleged to have shortage of 32000 dollars leading to the bank's closure, shot himself in his bed at home Wednesday. Sule des Springfield WL report notes the incident occurred on March 6.
Near Houston Frank Jacobs killed his wife then himself. G. B. Wentworth died by morphine in Rockport. Mexican killed at a fandango near Luling. Lewis Glass killed at Calvert while boarding a moving train. Mrs Hugh Parkin burned to death in Merit. Dr Lawrence Ashton dies in Dallas. Snow hits Pennsylvania and southwest Virginia. Norfolk and Western president Henry Feik resigns. Knights Templars Texas conclave set for El Paso April 16. Miners in France threaten to strike for 8 hour day. Leonard Lewison dies in London.
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