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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1899
Page
4
The new schedule promotes the Great Rock Island Route with claims of time savings and comfort. It lists Ft Worth departure at 8 25 a m and arrival at Lincoln at 7 10 a m and Omaha at 9 a m with a connection to Des Moines arriving 4 30 p m, highlighting modern equipment and rock ballast.
Admired by the School Board, a speaker will stay current in teaching methods and vigorous in body by attending the Chautauqua Summer School. The event opens in Boulder on July 4 and runs for six weeks. Free literature is available by mail.
Washington reports a Sunday rumor that the Nicaraguan gunboat San Jacinto fired on the American cruiser Detroit near Bluefields. Officials say no confirmation or official information has arrived. The incident, if true, is linked to tensions with General Torres and tilted U S relations with President Zelaya.
Washington reporting no evidence of friction between the United States and Nicaraguan officials. Secretary Long and Secretary Hay both said they had not seen any indication of extreme measures or official word to that effect. Latest Nicaragua advices show progress toward an amicable customs settlement.
Washington dispatch details Secretary Long's order to Lieutenant Commander W. W. Kimball aboard the gunboat Vixen to maintain constant telegraphic contact with the department while heading toward Bluefields Nicaragua. It notes past message delays on the Marietta and Detroit and mentions possible dispatch of vessels to Honduras to speed indemnity payments for the murder of American Frank Pears.
Reports from Washington detail commercial jealousies between Amazon river towns that led to gunboat Wilmington insults and the stoning of the American consulate at Manaos. Commander Todd faced pilot blockades, solved by using crew, while Manaos authorities punished pilots. locals blamed rivals and trade shifts. Brazilian officials vow a prompt inquiry and amends.
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