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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1901
Page
2
The segment shows a newspaper masthead dated Wednesday November 27 1901 with post office second class mail inscription and business names Connelly and Carnes. It reflects typical early 20th century printing and mailing details.
United States Commissioner R B Denne was burned in effigy by about 500 people in Roff Oklahoma Territory after he freed Jeff Walker a black prisoner who had seriously stabbed white man W L Robertson in Roff last Saturday An attempted lynching followed and George White a leader now jailed at Ardmore was said to have thrashed Denne White faces three months imprisonment and $250 fine while Robertson’s condition remained grave Walker remained at large with voters threatening to warn him if found
Cant. George T. Locke once of Texarkana and now living in DeQueen Ark was shot and fatally wounded in DeQueen. Prof Cobb principal of DeQueen public schools is under arrest for the shooting. The incident followed Locke’s son being whipped by Cobb who then fired in retaliation.
In Longview Texas on November 26, M M Anthony’s sons aged about 13 and 15 were alone when the younger brother John picked up a revolver, fired at the other boy, and the bullet entered the left eye and exited the back of the neck. The injury is serious though not yet fatal and the eldest may be blind in one eye.
Secretary Long received a cablegram from Commander McCrea of gunboat Machias at Colon stating that the Colombian gunboat General Pinzon has disappeared to the east. It is believed she has gone to Cartagena for troops.
At 3 30 p m Monday General Alban rode from Panama toward Empire Station to surprise Liberals under General Lugo. Fierce fighting on the railroad from Culebra to Empire left over 150 killed and wounded seen along the track as government forces pressed Liberals toward Matchin and San Pablo. Government estimates place 400 troops in Panama with improvised breastworks demolished along the bridge and city.
London dispatch reports brigands refuse to respond to Mr Dickinson's ultimatum. They threaten to kill Miss Stone if the full ransom is not paid by January 1, per Sofia despatch.
London reports that Colonel Arthur Lynch the newly elected Galway MP has been warned that a return to England would lead to immediate treason charges. The note follows Lynch’s controversial actions during the Irish conflict and underscores ongoing tension between Irish nationalist movements and British authorities.
Signs of a land office business appear at the Grand Opera House with James T. Kelly and his comic company. Thanksgiving week offers Fun in a Boarding School and Victim of Circumstances with tickets at 25, 35, and 60 cents, expected to sell out quickly.
Thanksgiving excursion offered on November 28 from Bryan to Austin for $1.50 round trip. Special train departs Bryan at 7 a.m. arrives Austin 11 a.m. Return leaves Austin at 7 p.m. Attend the championship football game between A and M college first team and Austin Varsity. Littman Cigar Factory advertises "Little Havana" cigars and a $3.75 offer for a box of 100 Express paid.
A medicinal claim promotes Quinoria promising malaria cure in four days. Drugstores offer refunds if bills fever or malaria are not cured. Price 50c per package. James, Bryan, Texas, listed as a leading druggist.
Special train service offered by the H and T C R R for the November 28 game in Waco between A and M College and Baylor University. Round trip tickets priced at 1.50 from College and Bryan, with multiple return options after the game and a late departure for patrons attending The Taming of the Shrew.
City Marshal Sul T. P. Boyett declares he will file complaints against those who turn out calves or other stock in violation of the stock law. Public health remedy promises included with Rex Dyspepeia Tablets available from druggists.
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