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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1898
Page
2
The Houston Post notes the November 5 1898 Texas election showing support for a constitutional amendment enabling legislative pensions for Confederate veterans. It lists officials including R W Finley and others and argues public sentiment would have produced a larger majority if veterans’ wishes were clearer.
The Galveston News notes Russia possesses the largest standing army, with about 280,000 conscripts yearly. Peace strength reaches 1,000,000, rising to 2,500,000 in war. Reserve calls bring totals to 6,957,000, with militia potentially reaching 9,000,000. Russia claims roughly one sixth of the earth's surface.
In San Angelo Hon. W. A. Wright voices opposition to excessive legislation. He says young lawmakers push passing many bills of varying merit to gain prominence and votes and vows to oppose bad or useless measures while supporting good ones. He adds that limiting phools in the legislature would serve the people well.
Mrs. H. G. Rhodes hosted a morning reception for the M. I. C. ladies from 10 to 12 yesterday to honor Mrs. John Q. Tabor of San Antonio visiting relatives. Mrs. Walter Wipprecht won first prize and Mrs. J. A. McQueen the consolation. a luncheon of salads olives salted almonds sandwiches and chocolates followed. Mrs. Rhodes was assisted by her sister Mrs. W. D. Lawrence.
Frederick Bryton led a strong melodrama with an original Edwin Forsberg and Francis Grandon as villain. Baby Lottie Morse drew storms of applause with negro songs. The company will stay in Bryan for two more performances, with matinee at 2 30 and tonight's show The Streets of New York new tickets 25 and 50 cents.
There is news of a new baby girl for Mr and Mrs W E Moore and a boy for Mr and Mrs Elliott. A musical at Mr Mc Michael’s, a grand pound supper at Mr Will Skain’s, and Miss Rosa Elliott absent. Prof Pounds begins teaching. Concord school set to start next Monday.
An incident in Washington pits Joseph Chamberlain against a boastful diner who questions England’s great men. Chamberlain retorts that England’s notable figure is Jack the Ripper, ending the exchange as he leaves with monocle dropped and coat on.
A Pearson's Weekly humor piece contrasts a wife and husband exchanging quips on marriage and sense. Separate exchanges reveal gendered ideas on independence. The Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph notes the jibe about Blinkins’ married life as a doglike existence.
Local city directory lists Mayor C A Adams and officials including Marshall T P Boyett Deputy Marshal R H Smith and Treasurer H G Rhodes along with aldermen and district officers. It also catalogs church pastors schedules and fraternal orders with meeting times and leaders. J F Parks advertises new buggies at 306 as part of a closing line.
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