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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1899
Page
1
The Texas Legislature races toward adjournment as lawmakers push final bills and wrap up key votes before the session concludes. Strong debates shape budget proposals and policy priorities across committees and floor action.
In Austin the General Assembly disposed of key measures. The house passed bills granting Owens the right to sue the state for quartermaster services, repealed Harris county’s road statute, taxed foreign corporations filing charters, and authorized emergency freight rates for railroads. The appropriation bill advanced with a minority dissent, while other fiscal and legal measures moved or stalled as officials sought adjournment.
The secretary of state requires foreign companies to be licensed to operate in the state to prevent trust-affiliated firms from entering. In Waxahachie Texas on May 25 Ernest Hines works at night cutting his wheat, finding cooler air and similar efficiency to daytime work.
Frank Pavey, attorney for the Herrara Steamship Co of Havana, discusses a provisional blue and white Cuban flag to allow coastwise ships to obtain clearance for foreign ports. The war department may issue temporary arrangements granting papers, while flag rights evolve toward American ownership.
George Stewart Robert Hammond Edward C Starr and Daniel P Pierce were arrested in Hoboken N J on a warrant for larceny of 602. The case involves checks bearing titles of Columbia Savings Investment American Investors and a satchel linked to the Financial Agency. Previous arrests in January tied to mail fraud and a failed Granite State Provisional Banking and Loan association are noted.
Chicago reports under new management the Chicago and Alton aims to grow into a top western railroad. Alton plans to absorb the St Louis Peoria and Northern line and likely add the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf road once out of receivership. Harriman seeks control to link Kansas City to the gulf and connect Chicago St Louis and Kansas City to Omaha via a Gulf outlet.
Rosa Bonheur is reported seriously ill in Fontainbleau, France, with details from May 25 noting her condition and location as she rests at a residence near Fontainebleau.
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