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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1900
Page
2
Mr B H Knowles argues the general government should acquire Galveston at sworn property valuations, rebuild a seawall and sell lots to recoup costs. He envisions profit exceeding expenses to cover sea wall construction.
President Holmes' Board of Trade committee met with Mrs. B F Looney and elected Prof J M McLeod as chairman Miss Vida Swift secretary and Mrs Looney treasurer The group plans a mass meeting on Tuesday November 27 to discuss inducements Greenville can offer and praised Holmes' selection and vested the chairman with broad powers.
United States engineers surveying the Brazos from Waco to old Washington near Bryan report rough conditions on the upper stretch but better luck below. Two surveys suggest lower navigation costs and healthier, more stable banks, with reduced overflows expected to boost farm values and cut malaria risks for residents of the Brazos bottom.
The Interstate Cotton Growers Association opened in Macon with delegates from North and South Carolina Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee Texas and more. Prominent talks covered farming finance organization statistics and cotton consumption with Hoke Smith predicting world demand rising to 30 million bales in 25 years.
Rev J G Mickle, presiding elder of the Huntsville district, will retire from active ministry at the Texas conference meeting in Rockdale on December 5, due to ill health and advancing years. He leaves a respected record of devout service and influential pulpit work praised for clear teaching and lasting results.
On Thursday evening November fifteenth at seven o clock the death messenger entered the home of Mr and Mrs G L Welch five miles west of Bryan selecting the smiling darling Ruben aged 6 years 6 months and 15 days. Surrounded by six siblings and loved ones his sudden passing leaves grieving parents with comfort in faith and the hope of the kingdom of heaven.
I and G N excursions advertise holiday trips to Mexico and the Southeast with ticket sale dates from December 20 to January 1. Also listed are Houston and Chicago events including the Fruit Flower and Vegetable Festival December 10 to 11 and the International Livestock Exposition December 1 to 8. For rates and limits, contact agents or G N R R Palestine Texas.
Whitecappers in Spaulding Fayette Henry and Clayton counties threaten and whip black laborers causing unrest on Georgia plantations. Planter Richard Crawford owns 1000 acres and has received threats after denouncing the group. A suspect is held on a $1000 bond to keep the peace. Governor Candler offers $100 reward per convict. Fourteen warrants issued. Postal authorities probe threatening letters mailed.
Ardmore Indiana Territory November 20 suit filed in federal court by J A Bodovitz against J H Ellis chief of Indian police Indian Agent J Blair Shoenfelt Inspector Wright and R L Reams former Chickasaw special collector seeking damages of 170 05 Bodovitz says his business was closed and he was forcibly ejected from the territory alleging malicious acts by all defendants first suit filed in the territory The other notices report a Boxer uprising missionary return from Shanghai and a Southern Baseball Association circuit including Atlanta Nashville Little Rock Birmingham Chattanooga Shreveport Memphis and New Orleans.
Rhode Island population stands at 428,559 up 24 percent since 1590 while Illinois reaches 4,821,550, up 26 percent from 1890. Chicago reports the city council approving adding 121 policemen to curb crime after recent outlawry. Atlanta notes Warner Hale set a cotton picking record with 732 pounds at Good Hope contest.
Paris Texas November 20. In a difficulty at Annona Saturday night Robert Simmons was shot and seriously wounded but expected to recover.
Reports from Lividia say the czar’s condition remains unsettled and not favorable as of November 20. No further details are provided about health or succession.
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