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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1903
Page
4
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain received London's congratulations at Guildhall on his South Africa mission. Lord Mayor Samuel and the corporation presented a welcome address as Chamberlain praised a united South Africa under the British flag. He noted Boer leaders would be loyal and admired their dignified attitude post war.
In St Louis on March 20 the trial of the United States against Northern Securities continued with former Judge Geo B Young leading the defense. M D Grover of St Paul followed as counsel for the defense. It was disclosed that defendants would not read a Wilcox Stetson brief in court to facilitate proceedings for the Northern Securities case.
In St Louis on March 20 arguments for the Wabash road in the injunction suit closed for the day. F N Judson of St Louis began the men’s side with a first statement that remained unfinished when court adjourned. Judge Adams gave no duration limit on arguments and set no restriction on time for full discussion.
A March 20 note from Minister Bowen to Sir Michael Herbert says rumors claim the powers will not refer the Venezuela preferential treatment issue to The Hague tribunal. Bowen argues Venezuela should not be bound to pay the 30 percent under the February 13 protocol if The Hague protocol is not signed by April 1. His plan aims to force a quick decision and end allied indecision on how to settle the claims.
Former Missouri Governor David R. Francis, president of the St. Louis exposition, was guest of honor at a Waldorf Astoria banquet hosted by the Missouri Society of New York. Augustus Thomas presided as a large St. Louis merchant delegation attended.
In fog on Long Island Sound the Plymouth passenger steamer, carrying many passengers and 200 crew, was struck by the City of Taunton. A ten–foot hole opened on the starboard bow and water flooded the hold drowning sailors at their bunks. Six dead are confirmed with several more feared. The Taunton’s bow was stove in but she remained afloat as marines aided recovery.
Senator Mc Kamy introduced a bill to amend the Dallas city charter to include Oak Cliff within Dallas boundaries. A favorable committee report was secured and the senate passed several anti scalping and insurance related bills. The senate adopted an afternoon for local bills and a five member House committee was appointed to visit the next state encampment and report back.
A. D. Paul, president of a Spring City bank, was assaulted Thursday night by Dock Darwin, a Black man, who he had fired. Paul suffered a fractured skull and other injuries and is in a precarious condition. Darwin fled but was chased by a posse with bloodhounds and captured. A mob threatened to harm him. he was sent to the county jail at Dayton.
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, telegraphed Tampa authorities asking full protection for organizers James Wood, James A. Roberts, and others threatened. He cited past kidnappings and warned of death if organizers remain, noting letters from Tampa gangs urging them to leave the city. Chief of Police Jones of Tampa replied that protection would be provided.
The Senate ratified the Cuban reciprocity treaty by a fifty to sixteen vote after a day of executive session. Debate featured opposition and support with Senator Foster voicing a two hour and thirty minute protest favoring sugar industry protection. Senate leaders Allison and Cockrell informed the White House the body stood ready to adjourn with no further business.
Memphis on March 20 reports Mayor Williams sending a telegram to Secretary Root asking for several hundred tents. Refugees fleeing overflowed districts flock to the city and need shelter.
Lake Charles Louisiana March 20 A EB Batson was sentenced to death for murdering the Earl family. No appeal was filed and his only hope lies in executive clemency. The governor sets execution dates in Louisiana, Batson maintained his innocence and heard the sentence calmly.
Government officials will not permit the glove contest between Jack Perkins of Kansas City and Sam Yates of Ardmore to take place in Ardmore.
Ge Lamar Beth offers the Pochla two star house for sale at a bargain. Lists numerous parcels including 69 acres on Wixon creek Pearson place and 1100 acres of creek bottom land with tenant houses, 400 acres cultivated, all rich land and water. Also 150 acres in Reliance settlement with a seven room house, 55 acres cultivated near church and school, plus other parcels and corner lots priced from 25 to 1700 dollars with easy terms.
J W Batts offers Brazos County land and homes for sale including 105 acres near the courthouse one mile away with 25 cultivated and rest pasture priced at 1500 dollars. Several cottages and houses available with various prices and easy terms including blocks near Allen academy and schoolhouses. Rentals and multiple parcels described with cisterns wells orchards and outbuildings.
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