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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1902
Page
4
Mexican performer Senor Vincente Oropeza displays masterful lariat skills with Buffalo Bill's Wild West, counting on a live looping rope to nab running beasts. He appears with the show in Buffalo, Oct 11, while local notices detail church services, Sunday school rally, and shop ads including Levy Bros and Bryan Grocery.
John Lawrence a government telegraph operator sues Cecil A. Lyon chairman of the Texas Republican executive committee for 20000 in Zapata county district court claiming a letter to the secretary of war contained false libelous statements to intimidate him into voting Republican or leave Zapata county. The case is set for the December term.
Beaumont Tex Oct 4 The gas trouble at Spindletop causes widespread annoyance and danger. Heavy rains trap foul gases with birds seen asphyxiated and several workers including contractor Breech have been gassed. Experienced men refuse to ascend derricks fearing falls and hazardous conditions.
An authoritative statement for Jews on the proceedings and result is lacking from the president. Administration circles suggest the outcome aimed to mobilize public opinion though not issued by the president. An adviser hinted that before the conference a plan weighed on the administration if either party refused to settle, with talk of action by the Interstate Commerce Commission on coal road carrying charges and public sentiment as the chief resource.
The convention ended in Chicago with a Friday mass meeting at the First Segment armory. U S Senator A J Beveridge of Indiana spoke as Governor Yates and Representative Grosvenor also addressed the gathering. J Hampton Moore of Philadelphia was unanimously chosen president. The new executive committee will decide future meeting places. The platform mourns McKinley and backs President Roosevelt. New officers include BE Weeks as secretary, Sid B Redding as treasurer, and J J Sheridan as vice president.
Massachusetts Republicans in Boston on Friday nominated by acclamation a full state ticket led by Governor John L. Bales and Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild Jr. The platform honors McKinley’s memory, backs his successor, endorses the Philippines policy, and calls for reciprocal trade with Cuba while affirming capital and labor rights to organize.
Sidney Hall died at age 45 at his home five miles northwest of Austin after a shotgun discharge by his 14 year old son. The boy says it was an accident during a hunting trip. his mother supports the claim. The youth is jailed. Hall left a widow and several children.
In Shreveport Louisiana, T RB Vickers a leading cattle man was shot to death after a dispute with Edward Coglin a Hartzo Texas resident over missing hogs Coglin surrendered after the shooting Vickers body rode in a wagon to his owner’s home as frightened horses pulled the wagon twelve miles away.
Governors of all states and other officials will be invited to the cornerstone ceremony of Mississippi's new capitol on June 3, 1903. The date marks Jefferson Davis birthday anniversary, per the capitol commission.
Fred Hardy hanged in Nome Alaska for killing Con and Rooney Sullivan on Unamik June 7 1901. Galveston cotton movement September 315702 bales up from 198805 last year. Lou Zimmerman arrested at Hickory Hill Mo for murder of Larry Breene. US bank failures total 164 in past week. John W Gates ill and returning from Europe. 3 inch snow in New Mexico Friday. Fred Smith killed in cotton oil mill accident Oklahoma City. A W Harrell stabbed to death at Gilmer Tex by Dr H C Wilson and his brother. Salem Ky zinc discovery excites town. Joe Bennett jailed Paducah Ky for stealing 111 sacks of oats. James Riley arrested Paducah Ky for burglaries. Congressman Flynn Oklahoma to campaign for Senator Platt in New York. T R Vickers Jefferson Tex shot by Ed Colgin. W E Dorley Detroit Tex shows 14 inch lemons weighing 5.5 ounces.
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