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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1899
Page
4
Orange Texas March 15 The saddest mistake in this community claims the life of Mrs Henry Grubbs who was shot by a man who mistook her white bonnet for a handkerchief. Grubbs was en route to aid a sick neighbor when dark conditions led to a fatal misjudgment. The shooter surrendered to Marshal Davis and awaits examination on March 17 in Houston.
August A. Becker, a Chicago sausage maker jailed for four weeks on a murder charge, admits killing his wife by striking her with a hatchet in the kitchen, dismembering the body, boiling parts in a kettle, and burning the remnants in a stove. He dates the act January 27.
Fort Worth March 15 the twenty third annual Texas Cattle Raisers association meeting opened at noon. Executive committee reports show total receipts of 75000 with 35000 disbursed for protection programs. Inspectors handled 2000 cattle, 362 recaptured from thieves, and 1787787 slated for assessment an annual increase of 228472. Since 1884 thieves losses recovered total 654388 amid 5000 cattlemen in attendance for a two day convention.
Washington reports indicate war department expects disbandment of the Cuban army within ten days. Most insurgent soldiers are expected to back Gen Gomez in actions, while those allied with the assembly may be excluded from pay. Gomez’s role and possible direct handling of funds in six provinces remain under discussion. The push for dissolving the assembly by U S authorities will not be pursued now.
Bryan market listings show prices for cotton at various grade levels including Low Middling and Good Middling, plus cotton seed at 8.00 per ton. Produce prices cover eggs, poultry, beeswax, turkeys, honey, lard, butter, bacon, potatoes, corn, and hay. Livestock values include cows, yearlings, hogs, and sheep with per head or per pound figures.
In Havana on March 15 reports deny Mora’s resignation while tension grows around Central park where men discuss politics. Police orders to break up groups spark complaints of rights violations as rival Gomez supporters plan a manifestation for the Cuban military assembly potentially leading to a clash, though no incidents have yet occurred.
A Cuban Military Assembly delegation to Washington for recognition will not be received in an official capacity. The U S war department will only recognize a fully representative Cuban body chosen by the people via elections. Payments to soldiers will be handled by the U S army with receipts and records kept from individuals.
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