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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1900
Page
2
The Daily Eagle notes the peace negotiators for China should be appointed for life. It argues for a $30,000,000 reduction per year in the war revenue tax as highly acceptable, even to Republicans. The piece reflects on ongoing political tensions and fiscal policy debates of November 1900.
No section appears to enjoy immunity from cyclones. Tennessee and Mississippi are the most recent states visited with extensive destruction of life and property reported.
Texas shows deep interest in a Ft Worth convention to secure government aid for restoring Galveston. The aim is to preserve a deep water port essential to Texas and the northwest.
A state geological survey is underway showing Texas rich in minerals and the growing profitability of coal and lignite mines. The state recognizes the increasing number of mines being profitably worked as mineral resources become better understood.
The passage urges collective effort by business leaders to canvass the town, compile a comprehensive membership list including professionals and workers, form an organizing committee, and pursue support for the industrial school for girls. It stresses that one person cannot accomplish this and calls for action by multiple committees.
The Eagle urges Texas newspapers to unite in a crusade for lower interest rates, arguing that high lending costs deter profitable investments and hinder industrial development across the state.
Union Thanksgiving services with Presby terian, Baptist, Methodist, Free Baptist and Christian participation will be held at the Baptist church at 11 a m on Thursday November 29. Dr J D West pastor of the Presbyterian church will preach. The thanks offering for the poor will be shared among the churches after the service. All are invited to attend and take part.
Goodman and Miller Jewelers are highlighted as a trusted source for jewelry purchases. The notice emphasizes their long standing reliability and customer confidence in their services and products.
Washington November 23 The administration shifts toward a Chinese payable indemnity in Pekin talks while Germany suggests using boxer trials as a negotiation condition. Conger will press for a demand China can meet, urging troop reductions to lower costs and speed settlement. US expenses may stay under two million dollars, with additional claims for missionaries.
A Pekin dispatch reports independent judges believe the peace preliminaries should be handled in Washington or a European capital by plenipotentiaries with full powers. Once terms are agreed, present them as a demand to China without further negotiations, to avoid delays and foreign unease over protracted talks.
London reports indicate British officials view the Chinese settlement with less alarm than Washington. Britain sees no basis to join Germany in punitive steps and favors restoring normal trade with China promptly. England and Germany back the open door policy and seek a diplomatic pace, warning against premature U.S. withdrawal from talks.
Field Marshal von Waldersee cables that Colonel Yorck's column reached Hsuenghiva on Nov. 17. The weak garrison immediately surrendered. A second column under Miner fuels is moving toward Auckinchelan.
Omaha Tex November 23 Burglars dynamited the safe of W Farrier a dry goods merchant on Thursday night securing 1000 dollars. The safe and a portion of the building were wrecked.
Manila reports a detachment from the Twenty-fifth Infantry colored under Captain O'Neil captured 30 insurgents east of San Marcelino with rifles and 1500 rounds. Captain Gulick’s unit engaged near Birongon, wounding two and killing several bolomen while driving insurgents from Butasam. Minor engagements and captures continue in southeastern Luzon. The Philippine commission passed civil government bills for Benguet townships after minor Filipino-suggested amendments. Lieutenant Frederick Alstaetter, captured September north of San Isidro, has been released and rejoined the Gapan garrison in Nueva Ecija.
W F Mellick once Idaho National Bank president and Snake River cattle king is described as a raving lunatic believed caused by a Chicago sandbagging. He appeared with a large cash roll, sought a $2 loan, then later wrote a $1,009,000 check and ordered a $1000 breakfast for 100 waiters before being taken to a detention hospital.
A band of brigands led by Ulalo Carillo clashed with government rurales at the Del Hale ranch near the Durango Zacatas border. One outlaw and one rural officer were killed or wounded. The bandits fled into the mountains as troops from Zacatas reinforced the rural force. A large reward is offered for their capture dead or alive.
In Beaumont a mild smallpox outbreak was disclosed by City Health Officer Calhoun with cases not requiring bed rest. Terrell schools mandate vaccination for teachers and students by Nov 26 unless previously vaccinated. Corsicana reports a farm smallpox case near Blooming Grove, while McKinney notes one mild case at Verona. Dallas records several mild smallpox cases amid diphtheria and scarlet fever cases.
In Laurel Mississippi on November 28 a southbound New Orleans and Northeastern cannonball collided with a northbound freight at Erata. Four negro passengers were seriously injured and may die. Engineer Jack Tew was carried to Meridian unconscious. Several passengers were slightly hurt and two freight cars wrecked.
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