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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1901
Page
2
The Eagle endorses W R Johnston for the office of alderman of Bryan in the upcoming April election. The paper notes Johnston’s candidacy and urges readers to support him, linking strength to daily progress and effort.
Robt. B. Deason, Brazos county native, returns to Bryan from Manila with the Thirty third regiment. He served from July 1899 under Col. Luther Hare, saw eight battles, participated in rescues of Lt. Gilmore and campaigns chasing Aguinaldo. The unit sailed from San Francisco with about 1300 men and is en route home aboard the Logan. Deason notes improved but ongoing conflict and slow local industrial development.
Excerpt recounts Col. Deason trading eagles for salt and 800 miles from Manila in North Louzon with the Thirty third. It notes his return home for discharge about April 15 and his letters praising the country. Also reports the death of Mrs. Mary K. McNeely in Calvert on March 27 at age 53. Remains transported to Bryan for funeral with services led by Rev. Thompson and Dr. West.
Taft assures the sultan and residents of Sulu Island that the commission will not interfere with local government customs or religion. He emphasizes prosperity under the treaty and US oversight. The sultan praises American improvements, hosts visitors, and the party views the ship and native sports after a reception.
Kentucky Court of Appeals grants new trials for Caleb Powers and James Howard in Goebel assassination cases. Howard reversal stems from erroneous instructions and incompetent evidence. Powers reversal tests Taylor pardon validity and upholds indictment but orders new trial over erroneous jury instructions and admission of incompetent testimony.
Washington reports that news of Aguinaldo's capture had not reached the war department by late night and the president learned of it this morning. Officials see his capture as likely to weaken the insurgency and reduce the need for a large standing army. The administration debates possible actions against Aguinaldo, from execution to clemency.
A Texas Cotton Growers call urged all counties to gather at their courthouses on the first Saturday in April to consider reducing cotton acreage and discuss price protection measures against market manipulations. The note warns that higher southern acreage would lower prices below six cents, risking major losses next season.
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