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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1901
Page
2
The Daily Eagle notes W. R. Johnston is a candidate for the Bryan alderman position in the upcoming April election. The notice appears in the paper as a public declaration of candidacy.
The Bohemian community and county residents rallied after the shooting of Jacob Shramek. Bob Ballard, who killed a defenseless Bohemian near Smetana, was brought to trial after a prior assault to murder conviction. A jury later set Ballard’s punishment at death and the verdict was announced amid Bohemian expressions of gratitude to jurors and officers.
The court rules that a formal death sentence cannot be passed on the convict by Judge Scott within thirty days from conviction. List of names including Sam Levy foreman and others appears in the record.
A Brazos county statement thanks the jury officers and citizens for aiding in the conviction of Bob Ballard. Signers include Jacob Shramek Sam Luther J H Wehrmann and others praising the jury for fulfilling their duty.
The roll shows George E. Baldwin of Ohio named consul at Nuremberg Bavaria. Henry B. Miller of Oregon named consul at Niuch wang China. Marion Erwin named United States attorney for the Southern district of Georgia.
A. W. Hogin of Memphis was shot and seriously injured by Dorris Noble. Charlotte Mary Yonge, noted authoress, died in Winchester England. Addie Harris killed Ella Humphreys in Ensley Alabama. C. J. Carlston left Muncie Indiana for New York to claim part of William M. Rice estate. A man arrested in Pineville Kentucky linked to Santa Clara California murders. Lightning hit a Kingston Georgia schoolhouse killing two girls and injuring others. General Miles says Cuban Platt amendment will be accepted. Charles Lattimer of Chicago shot wife dead and wounded himself. A German passenger on a Shreveport bound train went insane and tore up $2800. Colorado storm and blizzard conditions reported. Fort Dodge Iowa jury awards Sophia Oleson $10,000 in breach of promise suit.
Washington notes the United States will not intervene over Manchuria as Russia moves toward control. The decision follows open door policy stances and a prior Hay warning to China against private treaties, with broadcasts to all powers and emphasis on nonrecognition of any such agreement. Waiting on the Beijing Resources Committee, Pekin officials report continued hearings with merchants and bankers.
London reports the czar anxious over eastern policy and student threats amid calls for stronger repression. A St. Petersburg dispatch notes authorities urged scorched earth tactics, while police criticized for failing to crush demonstrations early. In Marseille talks break down over arbitration as revolt grows in Yemen against Turkish rule.
Washington March 26. General Corbin is expected to visit the Philippines while Secretary Root has not finalized his plans. The trip would take three to four months, leaving San Francisco in May and arriving Manila by June 7 or 8. They aim to study the military situation at close range to improve handling of future archelago duties and topography while ensuring supply and transport readiness.
After 26 years away the famous warship Hartford arrives at Brooklyn Navy Yard. The vessel, last in port in 1875, is being refitted as a training ship with a crew of men and boys. It will stay a week, then resume a European and West Indian cruise before a Madison Square Garden appearance by its sailors.
Topeka March 26 Edward King an American now en route to Washington seeks government aid to free 52 American railroad men jailed in Mexican prisons with no hearing. King on parole must return to Mexico City by April 15 for trial and will lobby Kansas congressmen and rail associations nationwide.
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