White Teachers Urged to Meet on May 20 for Summer Normal
The Daily Eagle notes Brazos County white teachers should gather at Bryan courthouse at 11 a.m. on Saturday May 20 1901 to decide participation in a summer normal under Central Texas teachers association. Representation will align with those who join. Wm. A. Banks chairs the Normal Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Court House
Bryan
Central Texas Teachers Association
Robertson County
Wm. A. Banks
Cha’m
Normal Committee
August Flower claims cure for indigestion and ill health
The ad extols Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for indigestion and nervous issues, promising quick relief from headaches and fatigue. It urges readers to obtain Green's Prize Almanac and lists local sellers Wilson Jenkins Drug Co and a land sale notice by Frank Clarke, plus Taylor & Cox offering Billy Mike's chili.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co
Westinghouse to Build £8 Million Plant in England
The British Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co with $25 million capital led by George Westinghouse Jr plans an $8 million plant at Trafford Park near Manchester occupying 100 acres. A St Louis firm will erect the buildings, a New York and Pittsburgh firm will supply lumber for $500,000, and a local company will handle the large machine tools contract over $100,000. The works will employ 5000 men and mirror the Pittsburg plant. Westinghouse Jr and a British director tour Europe to finalize further supplier contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
George Westinghouse, Jr
Tafford Park
Manchester
England
St. Louis
Pittsburg
British Westinghouse
China Seeks Help to Meet Indemnity Demand
Pekin authorities report the indemnity burden is beyond China’s means. Ministers cite volume of resources and Jameson’s pamphlet as guidance and call for external assistance. A next meeting is set for Tuesday to address Count von Waldersee’s letter and insist ministers alone control legation guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legation Guard
Wheel Freezes Hay and Smith in New Orleans Parade
During a presidential party parade in New Orleans on May 2 a wheel came off Secretary Hay and Postmaster General Smiths carriage. They were uninjured after moving to another carriage and continuing the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Hay
Smith
Nerther
Temperance talk and global updates mix in May reports
A Baltimore minister pleads for temperance while defending saloon workers with a sympathetic view. Berlin discusses minister resignations and a canal bill, as Von Buelow readies the throne message. London notes the Leyland Line sale pending Morgan review. Ames Shovel venture and Bath shipyard deals surface amid merger talks. Des Moines hosts Conger reception as gubernatorial bid rumors swirl. London reports a drop in vessels launched but America expands shipbuilding capacity and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
von Buelow
Diet
Associated Press
von Miquel
Finance
Baron von Hammerstein
Herr Brefield
National Zeitung
Herr Thicken
Count von Buelow
Hill announces no 1904 Democratic presidential bid
Ex Governor David B Hill declares he is not seeking or expected to win the Democratic nomination in 1904. He says he will not undertake any political trip west or south this year and asks that invitations to visit be abandoned. He notes the 1904 fate remains uncertain and premature to decide now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
David B. Hill
Washington
New Gas Works Planned for Mexico City
New York reports 220 Mexico City Light Heat and Power company, with 8 million capital, gains final agreements with Mexican authorities to build large gas works in Mexico City. Project cost estimated at 1.5 million, piping for 50 miles of 16 inch mains and 17 000 tons of pipe, start with 1 000 000 feet of gas daily, plant to operate in 13 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mexico City
Wesley 8. Block
Welsbach Company
Mexico
Unexplored Territory in Canada and Global Indemnity Talks
Reports from Washington and Paris detail vast Canadian unexplored land, potential railway expansion, and immense mineral wealth. France and Russia discuss indemnity figures for China, with open door implications. New York notes a whisky famine and market cornering. Kansas City reports Sunday saloon closures, while Chicago records a building collapse and Armour & Co fire damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Geological Office of Canada
Dominion
States
United States
Seyfert
Stratfort
State Department
Labrador Peninsula
Consul Seyfert
Paris
Foreign Office
China
M. Pichon
Pekin
Associated Press
Germany
France
Russia
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the Daily Eagle
Connelly & Carnes
Lamberring
Frank Clarke
Taylor & Cox
Billy Mike
Douglas
Burt Norwood
America
Penhandle
Wichita Falls
Tex
New York Merchant's Association
Chamber of Commerce
Holliday Creek
Quanah
Dallas
George R. Treadwell
Dottie Graham
Evanston
Wyo
New Wyoming
Utah County
New York Stock Exchange
Sterger
Baltimore
A. F. Sterger
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
London
Leyland Line
Ellerman
J. P. Morgan & Co
Ames Shovel and Tool Company
Bath, Me
Bath Times
Bath Tron Works Company
Hyde Windlass Company
Conger
Des Moines
E. H. Conger
Grand Army of Republic of
Boiler Makers and Ship Builders Society
Saline
Hill
City of
Canada
Kansas City, Kas
Carrie Nation
Kansas City
Reed
Workingmen’s and Sugar Tax Association
Chisago
Winston
Chicago
Armour & Co
Ooopass
Brazos
Madison
Grimes
Montgomery
Counties
Lamb Spring
Brazos Bottom
Lewis Switch
T. J. Pugh & Company
Bryan and Beaumont, Texas
Ivooogs
Houston & Texas
R. R
Sunset Central
Dension
Galveston
Denison
Austin
Elgin
Houston
FT. Worth
Denver
Waco
F. B. Morse
Mgr
Further Informatic
L. Robbins
Gen. Pass
Tkt. Agt
Texas
Newsum T. J. Anderson
Lake Station
Sam
D. C
L&gn
International and Great Northern Railroad Company
Memphis
Shreveport
Hearne
Dallas, FT. Worth
North Texas
Milano
Santa Fe
C. W. & B. V. Railroad
Otto Boehme
Standpipe
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