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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1903
Page
2
A Cameron mass meeting condemns a bitter newspaper feud over oil reports near Mt Calm Hill County. Citizens urge Cameron papers to stop personal controversy and refrain from further discussion in editorials and letters.
Hon Heber Stone of Brenham purchases 1100 acres between Hempstead and Brenham for 25000 dollars. He plans a three mile river channel to divert thirty miles of river, aiming to reduce floods by deepening and straightening the Brazos, per Navasota Examiner.
Report notes widespread scheming across the country as individuals seek to profit from the Nama Canal project. Authorities warn of illegal schemes and urge vigilance against fraudulent schemes and inflated claims.
Chas M Reeves notes the St Louis world’s fair will span about 1180 acres nearly double earlier expos. He cites historic costs for Philadelphia Paris Chicago and Chicago’s Columbian Expo and lists state and city funding, with Texas lacking funds and rep at Wagner Brandon’s selling Killarney Rep skirting.
Rt. Rev. George Kinsolving led a sermon at St Andrew's with a class of five confirmed. Court adjourned for a burglary docket delay. John Turner was found guilty of hog theft and sentenced to two years. Wagner & Brandon's advertised silks and Dr. Read's products highlighted among local notices and arrivals.
The Central Texas fair directors met with President Howell presiding. Committees granted more time for weather delayed repairs. Howell said Ft. Sam Houston reports troops may be available for Bryan next fall, but current troops will be sent to the Philippines and none may be available when needed. A. M. Waldrop acts as secretary. the A and M College Athletic Association can use fairgrounds for baseball at 12.50 per game. Adjourned.
W R Johnston cites wife health and climate concerns as he moves to San Angelo and withdraws his candidacy for Bryan city secretary. He expresses goodwill toward Bryan and hopes for regional growth and continued work by local business groups and the Central Texas Fair.
Memphis cotton letters report Liverpool spot prices down four points and arrivals down five. May and June trade at 5.27, closing 5.24. Middling uplands at 5.38 with 1000 bales sold. New York opening lower but closing steady at 9.63. spot quotations down ten. Southern markets generally steady. New Orleans 200 bales at middling, Memphis 300 bales at 9.75. Port receipts 14,304 bales. interior receipts steady. New Orleans, Galveston, Houston expect 4,000–9,400 bales next week. Limited certificated stock, market seen as manipulable.
The report notes varied cotton prices with Middles for the Liverpool and New York yards showing declines while New Orleans steadies. Trading activity includes 7,000 bales sold and 16,000 receipts, with American cotton at 4,400 tons and New Orleans volumes around 2,700 bales.
Norwood's showcases a silk lining line at 38 cents and a large belt selection for ladies. Coulter's advertises new wool skirts while noting broad arrivals. B Seigle visited Navasota Sunday.
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