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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
2
Street car men strike in New Orleans leaves only small cars operating. Linemen from two companies quit Monday afternoon, union members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Affidavits allege interference with the United States mails as authorities seek a resolution.
The page explains pricing for notices sent by lodges organizations or individuals at two cents per line, with deaths news free of charge. It lists publication date Wednesday October 1 1902 and announces rates by Connolly and Carnes per week and per month 40 cents.
Cholera threatens to depopulate the island of Samar in the Philippines as authorities warn of outbreaks. A traveler named Zola draws attention amid reports of health measures and sea transport restrictions.
Bill Sterrett prowls Iowa as he pushes the veteran Democrat Horace Boies toward the presidential arena amidst current political chatter and renewed interest in the former governor.
Rumor spreads that the Queen mother of Spain wed her master of the horse amid reports the young King Alfonso is enraged at the union. No official confirmation yet.
In St Paul Minnesota two young men create a league pledging not to seek attention or marriage with non union labor men. A card bearing a label is required to break into their trust and relationship.
The Eagle notes the submission of A. A. Dean of the Tabor community as a candidate for Brazos county tax assessor. Dean, a Tennessee native, has lived in Brazos county 24 years, married with a family, and has farmed most of his life with six years in Bryan business. He has never run before and asks voters to consider his qualifications.
Dallas fair runs Sept 26 to Oct 12 with round trip tickets sold by the H T C. Fare five dollars forty cents, usable until Oct 13, 1902. Agent W S Wilson handles sales and inquiries.
The Eagle announces TCNUNN as a candidate for re election as Sheriff of Brazos county subject to voters action at the November election. We are authorized to announce as a candidate for sheriff of Brazos county at the ensuing November election subject to the vote of the people.
For treasurer Brazos County MO M Lawrence runs for re election at the upcoming November vote. The candidacy is subject to the people’s choice in the election.
County records list A G Board serving as judge in Brazos County with duties tied to county governance and oversight of administrative functions. Officials note ongoing local government activities and public service responsibilities within the Brazos jurisdiction.
A. A. Dean announces candidacy for tax assessor of Brazos County in the upcoming November election, subject to the popular vote.
Cisco Texas September 30 Jesse Colvin 16 resided with step father J B Short four miles east of here accidentally shot and killed himself while showing a pistol to a neighbor boy The weapon had a safety feature but discharged when the hammer was raised and released the bullet entered the center of the forehead and passed through the back death was instantaneous.
W Gillie Mitchell runs for Justice of the Peace in Precinct 4 Brazos County Bryan precinct. Col T E Wren also appears as a candidate for the same post in Brazos County Bryan precinct.
Fort Worth Texas September 30 about one hundred teams have been put to work on the Fort Worth end of the Rock Island Dallas extension Contractor Craney says there are about 600 teams in all on the grade It is thought the Rock Island will run into the Santa Fe passenger station at Dallas It is also believed the company is negotiating with the Santa Fe to use its Galveston terminals and with the Southern Pacific for its Houston terminals These matters will be considered by Rock Island officials due this week
In St Paul on Sept 30 young women in the Clerks' union plan a girls league. Members pledge to marry only union men and to accept attentions only from men with their cards. They are single and open to marriage if the right labor man appears.
L Db McGee is a candidate for Justice of the Peace of Bryan Precinct No 4 in Brazos County subject to voter decision at the upcoming November election.
M G Goss of Terrell Texas owns a five year old Elberta peach tree that bears two crops each year. The first crop matures in late July and was large and fine. The second crop is just ripening, smaller but with the genuine Elberta flavor.
The so called outlaw broncos are described as vicious and untamable, replacing injured ones from last year. Riders face high risk as each fall strengthens the horse’s sense of control. The public will view the display on October 18.
The steamer Managua notes strong earthquakes on September 23 extending from Puerto Barrios to Santa Thomas Guatemala and from Little River to Belize British Honduras. Shocks lasted three minutes in a near simultaneous arc along the coast. Guatemala City likely near the center. wires down between Guatemala City and coastal areas.
Doctor Long operates an eye clinic at Wilson and Jenkins drug store offering treatment and cure for curable eye diseases. Call 233tf for an appointment or consultation.
A Rome dispatch reports a hurricane sweeping Belpasso and Tere Santa Maria in Catania province Sicily destroying homes and boats. Many killed and ships wrecked as residents flee to the mountains in a panic.
Sherman Texas September 30 County Judge Woods alerted to a smallpox case near Cedar Mills imported from the Indian Territory and swift measures will be taken to halt further spread.
A freight train derailed seven miles east of Clarksville Texas on September 30 tearing up the track for about fifty yards demolishing six flat cars and delaying traffic for about twelve hours. No injuries were reported.
Claude El He of Platten Indiana Territory near Denison Texas was shot and killed Sunday night. A warrant was issued for Oscar Ellis, brother of the deceased, charging him with the killing.
Hon. John M. Moore former secretary of state under Governor Ross died at his Adlana home. His remains were taken to Austin for interment.
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