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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1899
Page
2
The Daily Eagle notes Texas population estimates from the census and state growth. Texas may reach the fifth most populous state, with 3.4 million or 4.75 million cited by officials, and immigration tallies show 1272 newcomers mainly from Scandinavia, Italy, Bohemia, and Germany.
Yesterday in the Spring Creek area twelve miles east of Bryan W E Watson killed Tom Cothran in what Watson called self defense. Watson surrendered to Sheriff Nunn and was jailed. The two men were brothers in law as Cothran had married Watsons sister.
Congressman Evan Be Settle of Kentucky's Seventh District died suddenly in Owenton from heart disease at 5 PM Thursday. A Democrat known for forceful oratory, he was named chief orator at Chicago's Appomattox club in January 1898. He married Lizzie Rhett Herndon in 1875, and six children survived him.
Washington reports limited details on the recent Texas Thirty-third volunteers fight but officials praise the Lone Star contingent. Captain John F. Green is said to be only slightly wounded and may resume command soon. Promotions loom after Major John A. Logan's death, with Captain James M. Burroughs of Houston amid possible advancement and Gainesville’s Captain Halen considered for the majority.
The article lauds San Jacinto as a fitting battlefield name in the Philippines where the Thirty third Texans distinguished themselves and some sacrificed their lives. It emphasizes Texan resolve to fight at San Jacinto.
In Thompson's Creek the area reports good weather and a shift from cotton to other crops. Rev. 8 R. McClung held services last weekend with strong attendance. The Conway home hosted the choir after services. Charley Flowers visited the Conway household, and H L Bush saw friends in town. Henry and Mrs Conway left for San Jacinto County to visit relatives.
A major morning fire in Magnolia Arkansas destroyed two Hutchinson buildings and many adjacent structures on West Main Street including a meat market livery stable barber shop grocery store dry goods hall cotton buyers office and law office among others. Loss exceeds seventy five thousand dollars.
Greenville Texas November 17 jury found Bob McKinney guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced him to death while another murder trial was underway. McKinney testified of jealousy, saying he loved the woman and killed two men to claim her. The judge released the second jury before the verdict was read. Local lawyers called the situation unprecedented.
The operatic event of the season Wang appears at the Bryan opera house tonight with Hart in the title role praised for wit and stature. Hart rivals De Wolf Hopper in impersonation and the production is acclaimed as wholesome and high grade. Field's Minstrels followed with a packed house and standing room only.
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