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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1902
Page
1
Colber son delivers pointed questions to General MacArthur about U.S. policy in the Philippines. The exchange highlights strategic concerns and wartime leadership.
General MacArthur testified before the Philippine committee in Washington May 2. Senator Culberson pressed about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution as the basis for republican institutions. MacArthur argued constitutional rights exist as far as conditions permit, noting free speech and other rights are limited by wartime realities.
State Revenue Agent Cunningham wrote to all county tax collectors with local option precincts. He states that parties holding internal revenue licenses for selling intoxicating liquors and allied beverages are liable for a $700 annual state liquor dealers tax. Collectors are urged to file complaints against those who refuse to pay.
Venice May 2 The pardon from King Victor Emmanuel reaches the United States cruiser Chicago officers imprisoned here will be released promptly. They tell Associated Press they were sober and reject reports they drank wine during the incident.
In Houston on May 2 a 2000 strong committee from Southern Pacific shops prepared to meet Master Mechanic J. J. Ryan to press for either a nine hour workday or a wage raise. A union member stated the request was for higher pay rather than extra hours, noting typical wages from 3 to 3.50 dollars daily.
The notice from Beaumont Texas dated May 2 reports that the carpenters have been granted the item in question. Details are sparse due to the fragmentary nature of the OCR text.
Pay talks set between workers and contractors. The 30 to 40 cents per hour rise is demanded, but contractors announce any employee failing to earn the increase will be discharged.
Secretary Moody reports Captain Dayton in Venice says the party has been released on pardon from the king and are aboard. The telegram confirms their freedom and current location aboard a vessel.
Secretary Hay sent a letter to the senate urging postponement of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition from 1893 to 1904. The package included letters from Carter of the government commission and President Francis of the Exposition Company, with Senator Cockrell offering an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill to reflect the delay.
The will of J. Sterling Morton was opened with heirs present. The estate, valued around 100000 dollars, provides an annuity to Emma Morton for life. After that, the estate divides into four equal shares for his four sons and their heirs. Arbor Lodge homestead goes to the oldest son Joy Morton.
Jim Ward, a young farmer from Paris Texas, was killed ten miles southeast of Paris near Jennings at his brother D Ward's home. He and a girl from J W Mills’ family planned to wed that night but Mills and his son arrived as they were leaving. Mills fired two shots killing Ward and wounding him in the abdomen as darkness fell. Mills then notified Sheriff Martin of his surrender.
A New Jersey sheriff surrounded Frederick Behn's house to arrest striking silk dyers. Mrs Behn, with a child, was shot in the arm as she ran out. Strikers protested, marching through the village and clashing with deputies, with multiple beatings reported.
In Wheeling West Virginia on May 2 the Amalgamated association conducts elections for district vice presidents and minor officers and expects an adjournment later today. The re election of President Theodore Shaffer is hailed as a major victory for the Amalgamated executive. The organizer position, then held by John Pierce, is appointive and may be re appointed.
London reports from the Liverpool Post state that one third of 34 million pounds capital of the shipping combine is needed to liquidate White Star line interests. It notes a substantial portion of preference shares will go to White Star owners who will also receive 3 million pounds in cash from debenture sales.
In Dia kova on April 30, supporters of rival Albanian chiefs Riza Bey and Bairem Surah fought, forcing both sides to retreat to their towers and bombard each other. Diakova residents were panic struck.
Fatate Burned by Peasants reports that Duke Alexander of Oldenburg saw his chateau at Romene in Voronei burned during peasant unrest. The article notes the duke is father-in-law to czarist sister Olga through his son, implying major state disruption.
Santo Domingo remains quiet as government troops mass around the capital. Dominican warships support the deployment while General Deschamps, governor of Porto Plata, vows to defend the city.
Vice President Vasquez of Santo Domingo has arrived at Guerrera near Santo Domingo to lead the revolution against President Jiminez. The fall of the Jiminez government is expected soon.
Thomas Bishop, a wealthy Old Mexico gold mine owner who is totally blind, married Susanne Shuck, a restaurant cook. He tasted her cooking, pursued a meeting after a brief courtship, and the couple wed.
An editorial mocks the idea of foods targeted to brain or bones, stressing a balanced diet. It warns digestion issues destroy nutriment and promotes Green's August Flower as a general tonic from Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co, plus Dr. G G Greens almanac.
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