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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1899
Page
2
The Waco Telephone notes historic and projected Texas votes with 1880 at 230000, 1890 at 340009, 1900 estimated near 600000, and 1898 at 550000. It argues Texas’ larger population will increase influence, though the state lags in political power for now.
The Tyler Democrat-Reporter argues that successful diversification in a farmer's current year should be expanded next year. It compares farmers to other business people in prudence and predicts broader diversification in 1900 than ever before attempted in the country.
The Brazos river being made navigable would carry the commerce of a densely settled region, a costly but worthwhile project, with many recognizing its practicality and vast future benefits once completed per the Waco Telephone.
Health improves for Miss Fanny Grant after serious illness. Frost and north winds mark the approach of winter as farmers dig potatoes and cut ribbon cane for the season. Mr Corben of near Millican plans Madison county residence, while Mr K T Dudley leaves Madison county for Waller county.
For Sale good combination horse for sale safe for a lady to drive. Apply to Clarke and Dansby. Reserve seats early for the Old Maids Convention at the opera house Friday night November 1. Benefit Baptist Ladies Aid Society.
In Richmond on November 9 the tablets honoring Winnie Davis and the Davis family were unveiled at St. Pauls Church after a service led by Rev. Louden R. Mason. Bishop George W. Peterkin praised the Davis family and southern women. Jefferson Hayes Davis unveiled the veil with Mrs. Davis and other relatives present. A parade of dignitaries from New York Texas and Virginia attended.
Captain Lewis McNabb 35 commanding officer of company K Forty-ninth United States volunteers in camp at Jefferson Barracks died by self inflicted rifle blast. He was colored and had just been promoted from first sergeant of the Twenty fourth infantry to lead company K Forty-ninth volunteers bound for Manila.
From Choctaw Nation locals 22 miles northwest of Denison a young man named Harrison riding cattle was pitched over his horse’s head and killed by a broken neck he lived an hour after the fall. In Mount Vernon Texas a farmer’s 11 year old son was dragged by a mule during harrowing breaking skull neck and back in a fatal incident. Washington Supreme Court opens hearing over war tax on express packages in case by Merchants Association of New York led by William Crawford against Adams Express Company.
Lockhart Texas November 9 The jury in the state versus Ed Larrimore charged with the murder of J W Montgomery was discharged by Judge Teichmueller after considering the case since last Thursday and failing to agree on a verdict.
Word from the Eagle Mountain coal mines near Van Horn Texas says Jose Maria Barba was killed there by two other Mexicans. He was shot three times and died immediately.
Boston reports Admiral Dewey’s flagship Olympia has been placed out of commission at the Charlestown Navy Yard marking a formal end to its active service. The ceremony reflects ongoing Fleet modernization and historic role in U S naval history.
President McKinley and Secretary Root consider withdrawing troops from Cuba and Porto Rico as military leaders debate safety and feasibility. Current strength shows 491 officers and 10 796 men in Cuba and 108 officers with 8 255 men in Porto Rico.
In Wabash Indiana a wild man named Samuel Shafer boarded a freight train, assaulted crew and threatened murder. After a chase through Andrews the marshal met the train and Shafer was captured and jailed. In Washington the navy dismisses Guam distress while Leary uses Yosemite for supplies and ships frequent Guam. Chicago women plan to honor Wheeler and Lee with a $5000 sword and seek promotion to major general.
News from Victoria reports American buyers have purchased over 0,000 head of cattle in Tamaulipas and San Louis Potosi for shipment to Cuba, with all cattle to be sent via Tampico due to strong Cuban demand.
Governor Savers filed for Ollie Sapp extradition to San Antonio where he faces a murder charge. Sapp is detained in Saltillo Mexico after being arrested there.
Ex Gov John Pillsbury and Mrs Pillsbury gave 100000 to the Home for Children and Aged Women in Minneapolis. The funds will be invested as a permanent endowment and the interest supports institution maintenance.
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