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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1901
Page
2
Bryan hosts the first annual Central Texas Fair inviting visitors to enjoy hospitality and share ideas. The exposition aims to showcase local farming and stock raising, attract wider attention to the region, and encourage diversified development with broad public support across Brazos and neighboring counties.
The text notes Bryan's growth after the August 1, 1899 Eagle edition. It cites new railroad, college, ice and cold storage plant, church, business league, multiple firms, about forty residences, and overall urban expansion within two years.
Pretoria reports that General Louis Botha with about 1000 men attacked Colonel Benson's rear guard on Oct. 30 near Braken Laagte in eastern Transvaal. Benson was wounded, two guns were captured but not held, and Boer losses are estimated at 300 to 400. Botha personally fought and directed the attack.
Liverpool on November 4 reports no new bubonic plague cases. United States consul Mr. Boyle tells travelers to the United States there is no current fear of quarantine upon arrival at American ports.
Sherman Texas November 4. Bob Mathews fourteen son of a tenant farmer died after being thrown from a stalk cutter near Liberty Schoolhouse. A blade inflicted a deep cut in his right thigh and he bled to death in minutes.
In Yuma on November 4, Thomas Hart convicted of murder and a Mexican named Leibas jailed for robbery overpowered the deputy on guard, seized a switch engine near the round house, and fled four miles into the countryside where they escaped.
Two robbers held up a Silica store so clerks could be forced at gunpoint to surrender $20. U S marshals busted a Haskell county bill raisers gang and other arrests included counterfeiters in Missouri and Illinois. Fires, deaths, and legal actions touch numerous locales from Texas to Wisconsin.
Brady Texas November 4 A 14 year old boy Robert May son of J S May accidentally shot himself while hunting preserving the tale of a fatal mishap. The powder set his clothes on fire and when found his garments were burned away.
The item touts jewelry and gifts as women’s preferences and promotes Dr. Boschee’s German Syrup as a rapid remedy for coughs colds and bronchial troubles claiming it can arrest early tuberculosis and heal lungs. It notes availability at Wilson Jenkins Dry Co Bryan and mentions Franklin Bros meat storage and Bryan housing vacancies.
Sour Stomach or Heartburn Rex Dyspepsia Tablets guarantee refunds if not cured. Price 50 cents. M H James leading druggist Ryan Texas offers assurance of money back if relief is not achieved.
A City Market notice offers to buy beef pork mutton and market products in any quantity at reasonable prices. The advertiser pledges to employ expert meat cutters and seeks patronage. Respectfully.
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