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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
1
A cyclone outbreak damages property across Dallas County with debris and power outages reported. Local officials assess affected areas and warn residents to stay clear of downed lines as crews mobilize for cleanup and repairs.
A high wind and funnel shaped cloud swept across Dallas County injuring nine people and destroying property valued at about thirty to forty thousand dollars. The cyclone struck De Soto and neighborhoods near Chestnut Hill, injuring Mrs. George Bray, Andrew Budah, a four year old, B D Boren, Mrs B D Boren, George Bray Jr, the infant of George Bray Sr, a servant girl at Edward Yeargan’s residence, and caused debris and damage with rainfall reported statewide.
A cyclone late Tuesday demolished the Rock wall schoolhouse four miles southeast of Itasca. The teacher, their assistant, and students were inside. Vanlandingham suffered severe bruises from falling timber, and two White Turner children were bruised. The storm moved northeast toward Pluto, removing three houses from their blocks.
Heavy wind struck Denison on Tuesday causing damage around town and countryside. Jack Burton’s barn near east of the city was blown away and his feed lost. The east fence and stalls at the fairgrounds were toppled. A heavy rain followed.
Two small cyclones hit Rosebud Texas on Tuesday, one near the oil mill and another west of the railroad, damaging a negro house and a barn while shattering glass doors but causing no injuries. Valley Mills also reported a damaging cyclone with several buildings wrecked. no deaths, rain followed. In El Reno Oklahoma Territory a lightning strike ignited a railway depot at Geary, burning the depot and contents except for the mail, with six box cars destroyed.
New York on March 12 Jose Diaz Alvarez a young Mexican pleaded guilty to stealing the $300 gold watch of former Governor Hogg of Texas on October 21 at the Waldorf Astoria Counsel said Alvarez came from Mexico with money and stayed at the Waldorf-Astoria He was in the elevator with Governor Hoog and took the watch He was sentenced to Elmira reformatory.
Ed King, a 30 year old farmer living about three miles south of Midlothian, Texas, was killed by lightning during a thunderstorm Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was found near his residence several minutes later.
A woman identified as Mrs Bentle was struck by a strong, widespread impact, resulting in a broken arm and other serious injuries. Further details were not provided in the readable text.
San Antonio on March 12 reports Artie Lesterfield a schoolboy stabbed by a schoolmate at Cotilla and brought to the city for surgical care. He died after an operation at the infirmary. The assailant remains in custody charged with murder.
A Boston strike by 60¢ New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad freight handlers extends, leaving 20 000 idle citywide. 3 000 to 5 000 work for manufacturers forced to shut down due to freight handling woes. Industry groups include freight handlers, drivers, wool handlers, longshoremen, and switchmen.
The next annual meeting of the Farmers' National congress will be held at Macon Georgia on October 7 8 9 and 10. Macon has raised funds for expenses and entertainment and rail passes will be offered at reduced fares by the Southwestern Passenger association and others. Delegates are appointed by state governors. President is Geo L Leanders of Albany New York and secretary John M Stahl of Chicago.
In Washington on March 12 the house, in the committee of the whole, examined the post office appropriation bill. Mr Sims of Tennessee charged conferees with deceiving the house over a permanent census law and said the conference report defeated the aim to place census bureau employees in classified service. He blamed Mr Hopkins of Illinois for the action and urged strong censure, though Hopkins was absent.
In Washington on March 12 the senate saw Rawlins Utah introduce a resolution directing the secretary of war to deliver to the senate inspections and information on transports to the Philippines, especially free transport for individuals. Cullom reported favorable a bill inviting France to join the dedication of Count de Rochambeau monument in Washington May 26, with Lafayette’s family added. Hoar amendment passed, then the body resumed debate on the ship subsidy bill as McCumby North Dakota urged passage for broad benefits.
Austin March 12 J H Bowman superintendent of the State Orphans Home at Corsicana resigns at the trustees request Mrs Bowman resigns as matron Governor appoints J I Mayden of Corsicana to the board and to succeed Bowman subject to approval by the board of trustees The notice notes a legislative investigation into the home and changes in leadership
The governor appointed Mrs. G. W. Winkier to the matron role, succeeding Mrs. Bowman, as part of the board of trustees decisions reported in the article.
In Chattanooga on March 12 the first business session of the Methodist Episcopal Church South Mission Workers conference heard gratifying reports from the Mexico field. The conference discussed several important questions.
Cape Town March 12 reports a skirmish near Pearston on March 10 between British troops and Commandant Fouches’ Boer force. Commandant O vendaal and Field Cornet Vanderwalt were killed in the clash.
Miss Alice Roosevelt arrives in Havana on March 12 with a party of friends led by Senator Thomas C. Platt after traveling from Tampa Florida.
A buyer advertises for beef pork mutton and all market products in any quantity at reasonable prices. They commit to purchasing only the best animals and plan to employ export meat cutters, asking for patronage with appreciation and respect.
Advertising note claims Quinoria cures malaria in four days. Druggists authorize refunds if illness persists. Price 50 cents per package. Mentions Mr James feeding druggist in Bryan Texas.
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