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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1903
Page
4
In Kansas City on March 2 at the railroad offices it was denied that any telegraphers would strike. Officials said the machinists’ strike had no reported sympathy actions by the telegraphers at headquarters.
Mrs Alice Hull Burdick widow of Edwin L Burdick faced a searching examination by District Attorney Coatsworth during the resumption of the murder inquest into Edwin L Burdick's death on February 26. She was deathly pale and answered in a faltering tone.
Galveston March 24 Col. C S Riche United States engineer was advised by the war department that the contract for building the jetty at Aransas Pass had been awarded to H C Ripley of Ann Arbor Michigan the lowest bidder at the recent bidding in open market.
Dr. R A Knapp of the Washington agricultural department inspected the Porter demonstration farm in Terrell Texas and expressed satisfaction with the progress made since its establishment a few weeks ago.
Remains of a newborn white child were discovered on the Cotton Belt track four miles west of Greenville Texas on March 24. The infant was wrapped in white cloth stained with blood from a head injury, indicating a fatal passing.
Chesley W. Jurney, six years secretary to Congressman R. L. Henry, was appointed secretary to Senator Charles A. Culberson and has begun his duties. He is visiting his parents in Waco after the appointment on March 24.
March 24 San Domingo reports quiet restored in the city as warships in port compel submission. Minister of War Richardo surrendered to revolutionists and Minister of Ports and Telegraphs Castllo sought refuge at the U S consulate. Rebels gain village support. La Vega fighting occurred. Commerce shuts down. a warship heads to San Pedro de Macoris to compel surrender. Presidente remains off the north coast under President Vasquez.
Memphis reports the Mississippi at 39.5 feet Monday and falling at night, easing flood fears in the city. Attention shifts to levees south of Memphis along Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas as wind and rain prompt unease on low embankments. Levee inspections near Lake Providence to Point find most barriers in good repair, with minor fixes needed at Fulton and a stretch from Opossum Point to Ashton where low spots persist. about 250 farm workers and 200 convicts are active on repair efforts.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson plans visits to Texas and Washington with dates in March. The trips aim to discuss agricultural policy and support for farmers.
No further breaks are reported from Vicksburg Mississippi on March 24 as the situation remains unchanged with no new interruptions or disruptions recorded.
The census report notes China accounts for more than one fourth of humanity. Oklahoma taxes fund seven schools at 127000 dollars while Citizens National Bank of Rockwall Texas gains authorization to operate. A Wyoming-like list of incidents includes murders and accidents across Texas with several fatalities and arrests.
City council adopts a law ordering an April election for marshal secretary and three council seats to be held at Bryan city hall on the first Tuesday in April, the 7th. The presiding officer and appointees will oversee in accordance with the city charter ordinances and state election law. Signed February 28 1903 by Mayor S. B. C. and officials.
Classified advertisement states a six room house with three lots, outhouses, underground cistern, all in first class condition. Price 1500 dollars. Contact A W Hollman. 68 1m.
Snow and sleet fell at Paris Texas on Monday causing a brief wintry spell. The light weather interruption was noted as residents went about daily routines.
On the third anniversary of rapid transit work in New York City contractor John R. McDonald predicts trains to Harlem every fifteen minutes by next year. City has paid $24,480,000 of $36,500,000 contract. 95 percent of 21 miles of tunnel excavated. Since start, 4,000,000 cubic yards removed, enough to fill a square pipe three feet thick 2100 miles long from New York to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
William Busby of Parsons Kansas buys two thirds of Osage Coal and Mining company for 200000, giving him controlling interest in the oldest Osage district coal firm. The Goulds previously owned the stock. the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway held the remaining third.
In Helena Arkansas on March 24 the Mississippi river gauge read 50.56 feet early and later Monday night rose by .015 feet, signaling a slightly improved outlook after weeks of concern. The trend offers cautious optimism despite continuing high water levels.
Washington March 24 Secretary Root endorsed there will be no answer from General Wood and no action will be taken on E C Rathbone charges stating the accusations are without justification and known to the War Secretary as such.
Captain C. H. West chief engineer arrived from the lower district and praised the officers in charge. He said watchfulness faithful service and daylight could prevent an overflow and allow the district to pass this year without incident.
New York on March 24 reports a wager of $1000 even placed on Terry McGovern to beat Young Corbett in the title fight to be held in San Francisco next Tuesday night.
Manila report says Su rigao in Mindanao, seized Sunday by Ladrones, has been relieved. American officials and foreigners are confirmed safe.
In Buffalo on March 24 the Burdick inquest hears the widow describe her relations with Pennell as the courtroom fills with spectators, most of them women.
President Roosevelt has made application for membership in the Oyster Bay board of trade, which was established recently. He sent a check for one year’s dues in advance.
McCauley's sawmill near Wickliffe, Kentucky, was leveled by a boiler explosion. Three men were killed: engineer Byrd, John May, and Arthur Stark, with six others seriously injured.
Washington March 24 The post master general orders free delivery service to begin June 1 at Abilene Texas providing city residents with doorstep mail distribution from the local post office.
Guillermo Koppel, a Mexican pedestrian who departed Argentina about a year ago en route to St. Louis, has reached Guayaquil on March 24. The traveler’s trek across South America is now documented as a notable arrival.
New York report says former Crown Princess Louise will bear the official title Princess Louise of Tuscany with royal honors. Grand Duke of Tuscany granted the title with the emperor's consent. Saxony's king voiced protest, and a formal reply is expected at Dresden. a response to the manifesto is also anticipated.
Chicago March 24 Alderman Jonathan Ruxton introduces a measure titled An Ordinance to Prevent Unjust Discrimination by Landlords Against Parents. It would fine flat owners and agents from five to one hundred dollars for refusing to rent to families with children unless they can prove children are peculiarly boisterous.
Mount Vernon dispatch reports Illinois Fourth District appellate court holds a jailed man for murdering his wife is legally dead and his children may claim the woman's life insurance, a novel legal point not previously ruled by any state court.
Mr BE E Clark of Cedar Rapids Iowa president of the Order of Railway Conductors is slated for assistant secretary in the commerce department Roosevelt said he has practically decided and a western senator confirms the appointment plans
Reports from Natchez Mississippi on March 24 state that work on the Sycamore levee is stopped with favorable signs. The Black River is rising due to water from the Bongera crevasse. Parner around Sycamore Stacy and Frogmoore are sending stock out, and there is an effort to ship feed into Concordia parish.
J R Hood of Arkansas, living in Memphis, says a boat carrying four drummers and two black men capsized under the Frisco track in a flooded creek near Gavin. All aboard drowned while crossing to reach Mound City to catch a Memphis boat. Names of the deceased are not known.
Weather bulletin tracks Mississippi River changes from Cairo to New Orleans. Cairo shows a 0.7 foot fall to 48.0, Memphis 0.1 foot drop to 39.4, Vicksburg rises 0.4 foot to 51.3, and New Orleans falls 0.1 foot to 30.0 as conditions mirror prior days.
Ten Indiana coal companies and ten individual operators were restrained by Judge Kohlsaat in the United States circuit court from continuing their collaboration to regulate coal prices and output. Defendants were given until April 6 to show why the order should not be made permanent.
Paris dispatch confirms two revolutionary generals seized Santo Domingo, took possession of the city, and expelled President Vasquez. The government has been overthrown.
Prop listing by Lamar Bethea offers multiple parcels across Wilton creek Pearson place Reliance settlement and Bat Johnson area. Includes 69 acres, 1100 acres creek bottom land with tenant houses, 400 acres cultivated, and various 40 acre to 69 acre tracts. Prices range from 1900 down to 500 with easy terms and trade options west of Brazos river.
J W Batts offers abstract books of Brazos County land titles and lists numerous parcels for sale. Properties include 105 acres near the courthouse with 25 cultivated, 6-wire fenced. various town lots, cottages, and houses with prices from 250 to 1500 dollars. Easy terms and proximity to Allen Academy and schools highlighted.
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