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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1899
Page
4
Washington reports on the Philippine commission’s preliminary findings detailing Spanish abuses, calls for autonomy and press freedom, Aguinaldo’s arrival, Dewey’s victory, and the evolving U.S. Philippines relationship. It notes that promises of self government were never fulfilled and reform efforts collapsed as insurgencies continued.
The narrative notes Filipino forces assaulting Spanish positions, General Adderson’s arrival, and Aguinaldo relocating from Cavite to Bacoor by his request. It then mentions ongoing friction between Aguinaldo’s forces and American troops, a condition that persisted at the time.
Aguinaldo announces that the American Congress will meet in December to decide whether imperial policy and the war will continue. He appeals to his soldiers for worthy conduct and asks priests to avoid politics while urging reform of the church’s reputation. The article notes cabinet resignations, protection promises from General Otis for women and children, and a tense Manila situation with arrests and unrest as US forces occupy Iloilo Jaro and Molo with about 4000 troops. The insurgent force is said to range from 500 to 5000 armed men with a sizable noncombatant presence.
Texarkana reports a gang of cattle thieves active for two weeks with 12 cattle losses. The animals were driven to Red river bottom, slaughtered, and meat sold to local butchers. A prior year trap neu tripped, resulting in some imprisonment.
City officers list led by Mayor Dr. R. H. Harrison and Marshall T. P. Boyett with deputies, clerks, and board members. multiple churches and their pastors. fraternal orders and lodge rosters including W o W Brazos Camp and K of P. detailed meeting schedules and officers.
The Eagle advertises a full range of legal blanks in small quantities with low prices and larger-quantity orders via Affidavit. Items include Bond for Title, Chattel Mortgage, Crop Mortgage, Contract for Sale of Real Estate, various Deeds and Trusts, Power of Attorney, Release and Transfer of Vendor's Lien, Promissory Note, and Real Estate Leases with prices as listed.
Real estate options include 150 acres on the H and T railroad between Bryan and Benchley in Thompson creek near Jesse Taylor place with dwelling, five room houses and lots near the graded school Mrs Mary Mooring place, eastern Bryan five room house with water works, western city 2 acres at bargain, eight building lots near H G Rhodes and southern Bryan on Bryan College road. A Brazos bottom farm of 200 acres with artesian well and timber, Ayers farm between Little and Big Brazos rivers at a bargain. Hudson and Nall operate as agents.
Notice invites property owners to place real estate they are willing to sell with the firm to find buyers at an appealing price. It promises to locate purchasers for listed assets.
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