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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1902
Page
1
An account details the Roddams escape voyage from St Pierre as their vessel endures a dangerous passage. The report outlines the perilous journey, key moments at sea, and the crew’s efforts to reach safety. The article emphasizes resilience and the voyage’s risky elements.
The Roddam, struck by a Martinique eruption surge, battled fire and dust, with 18 dead aboard as Captain Freeman steered toward St. Lucia after a tidal blaze swept the vessel. Engineers, sailors, and a boatswain fought to control the flames and salvage the crew.
The switchmen in Denison Texas held a Sunday meeting with a business men committee and Katy official Maxwell to seek a compromise. Maxwell refused to reopen negotiations or engage further with the strikers. The switchmen sent a committee to approach other union presidents in the city. Only three cattle freight trains passed through Denison on Sunday, with a crew provided to prepare passenger trains.
Reports say Pittsburg south of Atlanta seen a fierce fight between law officers and negro outlaws on Saturday. Will Richardson and companions’ shelters burned leaving militia patrolling the area and ashes marking the struggle site.
Fragmentary text notes a person named Nat Dought and a location related to Mrs J W Me section foreman, with unclear context and continuation missing.
A sheriff reports about 300 armed mounted men pursuing a negro west of Lansing. The group may have surrounded him near Hazleton, and Sheriff Munden seeks additional men and fresh horses.
Cholera in Manila and surrounding provinces remains unchanged with persistent case increases and fatalities at about 80 percent. The report notes continuing spread and high death rate in the area.
Madrid dispatch reports the queen regent of Spain awarded President Loubet the order of the Golden Fleece in Paris. The honor was conferred amid diplomatic relations and Paris festivities in May.
Washington reports Germany continues efforts to impugn United States sovereignty in the Sulu islands. Official disclosure outlines persistent interference tactics and geopolitical tensions.
A dubious health fad is debunked claiming specific foods target body parts. The ad argues dietary balance sustains all, warns against indigestion, and touts Green's August Flower and Dr. G. G. Green remedies sold at Wilson-Jenkins Co. with a discount product manac.
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