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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1901
Page
2
Up to May 1 Corsicana had dug 1038 wells yielding oil 228 dry and 214 abandoned. George W Carroll of Beaumont donated 60000 dollars to Baylor University at Waco for a science building.
Railroads offer Farmers Congress rates with 100 mile and over 100 mile scales. Round trips within 100 miles priced at one and one third fares up to 3.30 dollars. Over 100 miles rate is one fare plus ten percent. Tickets available July 22, 28 and 24 with travel limited to leave College by July 27.
Dr Forward president of the Forward Reduction Company and his New York attorney visit Austin to study Texas corporate law. They report the statutes are fair to the people and liberal to corporations. The company says it has begun moving one of its largest oil refineries to Beaumont.
The Eagle presents U. C. VY March composed by Theo H Northrup and published by O K Houck & Co Memphis Tennessee and Little Rock Arkansas. It is a high order stirring military march with a brilliant trio and a magnificent finale in true march style.
The Brazos County Texas Commissioners Court will convene as a board of equalisation on the second Monday in June 1901 the 10th to equalize county taxes. By order of the court Geo W McMichael County Clerk.
The piece touts the Brazos region’s fertility surpassing Nile lore and forecasts a coming agricultural revolution led by alfalfa and cattle production. It notes a railroad line from Bryan to Marlin and credits upland development, artesian water, and better living for rising land values as the valley’s towns form a hub where hill and bottom meet.
D P Cole and W D Yardley were in town yesterday for unobtrusive meetings and informal local engagements with residents and business leaders.
Coroner Bausch detains Kirk Stanley at the Tombs in $10,000 bail as autopsy proceeds. Stanley claims he met Father Phillips with two girls, drank, and fell ill but recovered after medicine. denies knowing the girls. Autopsy finds no violence or brain hemorrhage, suggests chronic nephritis and fatty liver. Chemical analyses to be sent to Prof. Witthaus. district attorney to decide next steps.
Washington report recalls Senator Morgan of Alabama maintains his opposition to black suffrage in Alabama. He argues the constitutional convention can strip unworthy elements of political power without violating the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments, strengthening liberty and republican institutions.
Turkish customs authorities ban entry of typewriters with 200 machines returned to consignors. Officials argue no distinctive feature proves authorship or traces users of typewriters, leading to widespread risk of disseminating seditious writings. Prohibition also covers hectographic paste and fluid. Embassies push for a more reasonable Turkish stance.
Assistant Surgeon Moore of the marine hospital service is sent to Cape Nome with vaccine virus due to Alaska smallpox reports. Assistant Surgeon Fox travels to Sitka to consult with the territory governor on the epidemic, which advices say mainly affects natives.
New York May 17 report says leading carpet manufacturers are approached about forming a consolidation. A conference is scheduled for early next week and the E S Higgins Carpet company is actively interested in the deal.
Vinita Oklahoma May 18 James Rogers entered a guilty plea in U S court and was sentenced to 16 years in the penitentiary for stealing three horses and selling whisky in the territory.
Ninety Boers including Parendvorster and Heystek surrender at Pietersburg. The district rapidly returns to normal conditions. In Greenville Texas presses have gushed cotton and two compresses have pressed about 130,000 bales this season.
Manila May 17 General Mascardo with 318 men has surrendered in Zam ables province.
Albany and surrounding cities reach a settlement between strikers and United Traction company ending an 11 day walkout. Agreement allows future settlements, with arbitration pending and military aid still present. Company plans to run all lines, proposes 19 1/2 cent extraman pay, and refuses universal 20 cent rate.
Brigadier Generals Fred D. Grant and J C Bates arrive from Manila aboard the Sheridan and discuss Bates potential command in Missouri. Included passenger Calvin P Titus, famed Pekin wall climber and Annapolis appointee, and Edward Carson noted for West Point appointment. The Southern Presbyterian assembly in Little Rock sends greetings to Philadelphia and Cumberland assemblies.
In Philadelphia on May 18 the Presbyterian general assembly did not discuss the committee on revision of faith. The minority report was presented, and a hearing is set for next Thursday to consider the special committee on revision of confession of faith. Thursday and Friday are reserved for the debate, expected to take at least two days.
The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company contracts with Mexican Central railway to ship 150,000 tons of coal over months. Coal to Pensacola by rail then Tampico by boat. Largest single export contract booked in Alabama.
Hotel arrivals list includes S Berdenheim of New Orleans Jas Taggart of Dallas M T cou Kk Waxahachie Wm Mead of Waco TS Reese of Austin W Hrs Alvarado what appears to be a station note of travelers in transit.
An item listing names including Joe Rasco 8 L Rasco Samuel Spense Buffalo Tom Smith St Louis George Kofman Chicago Sam Anderson St Paul H J Putney Galveston WT T Kampton Waco G W Gris wold Keith Bart Hodge Yale Sam Jones Waco H F Schloss ham Lexington.
G A Markham states the 18 to 1 photo gallery will remain open for work through Saturday night June 1. All work will be finished and delivered before he leaves, with thanks for favors from the public.
Otto Boehme announces Sunday bakery closures after 9 A M. Customers seeking items should call before 9 A M. The notice lists Otto Boehme as the proprietor and provides contact guidance.
An evening gathering at Dr H L Fountain’s home featured a Roentgen ray demonstration with many present. Attendees watched bones and organs appear under X rays and saw bodies charged with electricity produce shocks and eerie light. The piece notes local visitors, a colored normal school term, and various social updates.
A single line classified style notice states a Devon bull is for sale at once with contact reference wtf3l-H Connell. The fragmentary text implies urgent sale and a solid color grade as part of the description.
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