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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1899
Page
4
The article touts time savings and comfort from the Great Rock Island Route new schedule. It emphasizes through service, modern equipment, rock ballast, and up to date railway standards as reasons to buy tickets via the new route.
May 8 executive orders create the office of auditor and assistant auditors for Cuba and other West Indies islands, appoint treasurer officers from the regular army, and outline disbursement rules. Islands remain autonomous under military governor until Congress acts. Meikelsohn drafts detailed regulations for insular governance.
In Havana on May 26, General Gomez faces a strong anti American bloc led by Cuban army officers who urge soldiers not to surrender arms and refuse the 3 million dollar US offer. The meeting at General Maya Rodriguezs home denounces Gomez as a traitor and plans to keep soldiers armed.
Famous French animal painter Rosa Bonheur dies in Fontainbleu on May 26. Reports state the renowned artist passed away quietly, ending a prolific career celebrated for livestock and animal scenes.
Seven miles south of Tolosa in Henderson county Jim Humphreys and his sons George and John were taken from their home by a 13 man posse claiming county authority. They were hanged from a hickory tree and found dead Thursday afternoon. Details are scarce. authorities say the mob sought men who killed a local constable over a year ago, though the Humphreys were not charged with that crime. It is believed the dispute stemmed from the constable’s death.
The Democratic National Committee conference in St Louis May 2 to 6 adjourned without action on presidential campaign policy or platform planks. Officials urged state organization and preparations for next year. next meeting likely in Chicago July 20 to decide rallying cry.
Spring return in Dawson prompts strict sanitary measures. Health officer bans ice gathering and Yukon water use within a mile of the city. Yukon council plans drainage for river flats and residents must clean premises before river breakup. Doctors warn typhoid may surge due to winter filth.
May 26 Joplin Missouri reports the discovery of a murdered woman and three children inside a tent with blunt force injuries. The husband is found dead with a pistol, leaving a mystery surrounding the family tragedy. Other dispatches cover fires, political visits, and local industry notes.
Spends the hot months in the Mountains. A summer at the Texas Colorado Chautauqua will recognize today’s literature as authority with the literary cream of the United States. The Summer School keeps up to date in school methods and vigor in body. The Chautauqua opens at Boulder July 4 and runs six weeks. Free literature address.
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