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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
2
Strikes spread across the country while Texas wheat crop is estimated at twelve to fourteen million bushels. Rosser Thomas withdraws from the Fifth District congressional race. Senator Horace Chilton reportedly regains health per dispatches.
In Millcan Texas on May 9 two negroes were shot during an altercation. Sam Penson was wounded in the neck and bystander Buster Steptoe was hit in the arm. J C Williams a young white man connected in the county was arrested on shooting charges and released on bond. Prof Beal of the US Department of Agriculture studied A and M College for two days and planned to visit other colleges before returning to Washington.
The commissioners Seay Morris and Nichols report partition of the Zuich estate worth 82242.16 excluding 8000 life insurance and gifts to Pearl Zulch Cora Zulch and another. Half of the value goes to Mrs Zulch widow of J Gulch and half to the nine heirs with life insurance to Mrs Zulch. Estate claims were minimal and the estate in fine shape despite the split. Captain Geo W Smith notes worst crop outlook in Brazos bottom with cotton behind a month and cockle bars. overflows depress labor and affect railroad work in the Brazos and Colorado valleys.
Tam offers cord wood and stove wood in any quantity with home delivery from the old creamery yard. Pay drivers. no refunds. Signed B. H. Knownrs. Jungs See Levy Bros matting and art squares, 148.
A letter from Bethia Higgs of Bryan Texas dated May 10 1900 thanks Joe B Reed secretary of the Fraternal Life Association for prompt payment of a one thousand dollar life benefit to her husband’s estate. The note notes death a week prior and lauds the Texas based organization as well run and expanding with Texas leadership. Mr Reed invites inquiries about the organization.
Almost 1000 delegates from fourteen states arrive in Hot Springs Arkansas for the Southern Baptist convention. Ex Governor Northen of Georgia leads a large delegation. The Eastman hotel hosts sessions with heavy decorations. The Baptist Young People's union and American Baptist Educational society open activities before the main sessions begin. Daily sessions run through Tuesday with sermons by Rev. Dr. J Taylor and Rev. Dr. A Barton.
Washington May 10 report says House leans to passing the ship subsidy bill next session with Republican support and Democratic splits. Amendments favored include stronger antitrust actions and naval provisions for American crews and training. Also covered are Havana mayoral race results, Mrs. Allen bound over for murder, a Whipping death verdict in Texas, and Adjutant General Corbin related to a grand jury probe.
Hotel arrivals list includes JJ Morgan Caldwell BH Gard ner Houston W P Ashforth New York Mrs K H Sherman Philadelphia JW Crate Houston B Hellman Detroit C N Warton New York RC Judge Dallas Oscar Seligan Ft Worth JS Fagan Houston BP Bailey Houston Hal Mosley College GW Schmidt Dallas Homer H Rutherford Austin CK Meriwether Dallas JG Scarborough Chicago Ed Palmer JS Fagan Houston DS Phillips Ft Worth.
Travel notices for Louisville New Orleans Fort Worth Waco Dallas and Houston with dates May sale windows and fares ranging from 2.80 to 10.00. Local deposit and extension options noted for Louisville. table for Oak dining room set offered for sale at this office.
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