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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1902
Page
2
Obituary notes and short resolutions discuss politics and local events while urging support for the Central Texas Fair. Mentions Schuster and Neff contesting for speakership, coal strike, and state convict road labor. Describes weather, crime anecdote, and fair goals to develop the region.
Mr R H Kirk appears in the Eagle as a candidate for constable of Bryan precinct No 4 in the upcoming November election. He asserts his qualifications and long residence in Bryan, asking voters to consider his claims with care.
Washington reports no call for an extra session of Congress to address the coal strike. President says Pennsylvania must act first through constitutional channels, with national forces possible if the state appeals, but for now he has relaxed efforts and rejects radical takeover or troop action.
President Roosevelt may issue a statement on Friday's coal strike conference as miners led by President Mitchell plan to continue the strike through the winter. Mitchell signals possible directives to sustain the walkout amid widespread public sympathy and anticipated financial support.
The Southern Pacific westbound train No 19 struck a washout three miles east of Harwood Tex on Oct 4. The engine mail and express cars and a coach left the track and plunged down an eight foot embankment, with the engine and cars smashed. Most baggage and express materials were saved. no serious injuries reported.
In Crescent City, an inland town near Guthrie, a Friday night clash between town officers and four Brown brothers Mal Don Bill and John farmers and ranchers left a farmer Mel Burgess dead Mal Brown severely wounded several others injured The Browns are Kentuckians who settled in the area after moving here two weeks ago amid prior trouble with railroad graders. A separate Greenville Texas burglary and fire report notes R K Lanes dry goods store damaged by fire and burglary with stock value around 22000 insured for 13500 and total loss near 15000 plus building and fixtures losses.
Washington officials fix three years as the period needed to complete the settlement of the Philippine friar lands question. They cite the numerous and complex land titles to be examined and limited civil government resources as reasons for the lengthy process.
Samuel M. Longworth, a car repairer, called his wife to arrange her coffin then went to her Irving Place home to harm her. His brother-in-law Francis M. Fuller confronted him at the doorway and shot Longworth dead. Fuller surrendered and was released on bond.
John S. Sargent, famed portrait painter now in England, will sail later this autumn to fulfill his commission to paint President Roosevelt. The anticipated visit marks a long awaited return and has stirred interest in art circles.
A tornado hit Indianola Mississippi on October 4 injuring Miss Florence Morris and causing injuries to several others. Numerous houses and farm buildings were destroyed or damaged in the surrounding area.
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