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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1902
Page
2
The Daily Eagle outlines obituary and resolution notices with charges for non news material. It notes per line rates for lodges associations or individuals and a policy that death news remains separately solicited and not for general publication.
President Baer stands unchallenged as the dominant figure, while the Central Texas fair rises beyond local scope, claiming prominence across the region and tying itself to a broader Central Texas identity.
A steady stream of German immigrants moves through the port of Galveston as ships arrive with new arrivals. Officials report ongoing arrivals and screenings, reflecting a growing wave of European migrants seeking entry.
Texas mourns a notable public servant with the passing of Congressmember John L. Sheppard. The public is invited to observe ongoing town improvements and fairs while political debate notes the New York Democratic platform favoring government ownership of coal mines remains popular.
Striking miners press coal operators to stop raising tonnage size without boosting digging pay. They seek fair wages aligned with heavier coal output and labor effort.
Delegates yesterday nominated Field for Congress and Harper for State Senate without opposition at the local Republican conventions. The action sets clear party choices ahead of the upcoming electoral season with both candidates advancing unchallenged.
Mr. Olney delivers a strong speech assigning responsibility to the Republican party for trust oppression and labor troubles. He urges reforms and accountability amid rising political tension.
Bryan welcomes visitors and assures them the Central Texas fair will offer entertainment in all respects worthy of attention and patronage.
The Methodist church ladies are erecting a large dining hall at the fair grounds to serve meals lunches and coffee through all four days of the fair both day and night. Oysters will be available in any style and the public is invited to patronize with assurances of good service.
Today's Central Texas fair features a packed schedule with a grand opening parade at 10 30 a m including the Fourth Infantry band A M College Cadet units and a Wallace Fountain parade. At 1 p m the races and a 4 p m championship football game A M College versus Baylor. Evening shows include a refined drama at 8 30 p m and the Baldwins daring act at 10 30 p m.
Hon A J Buchanan will formally open the Central Texas Fair at 11 o'clock today due to Gov Sayers' absence. The event marks the start of a planned program of exhibits and activities for attendees.
The City National Bank and First National Bank plan to close today at 1 PM and will reopen tomorrow as usual. Also noted are a Republican convention in Bryan with no state senate nomination, burglaries at Burt Norwood and Dansby and Dansby, and various local business promotions at Franklin Bros and Read's drug store.
The Seventeenth battery flying artillery and Fourth infantry band arrived from San Antonio by train to set up camp on the fair grounds. Capt. George G. Gatley commands with Lt. E. A. Stuart and Lt. E. H. DeArmond. Lt Greer leads the band and Dr. Bratton accompanies as surgeon. Lieutenant Stuart once lived in Bryan and ran a local business. The troops are a key fair attraction and part of the daily program.
Mr J A Myers contributed a Studebaker wagon and a John Deere implement to the Carnegie library fund. Proceeds from the fair sale will support the library. The Bachelor Maids club will ride in the Studebaker wagon in the procession on opening day.
The Gentry Bros. Famous Shows Unit presents a truthful ad campaign for their circus in the city. The dates show Wednesday Oct 15 with performances at 2 and 8 p.m. The write up invites families to attend together.
Postmasters Clark of Corsicana Neese of Mexia Gammill of Calvert and Maostrasser of Hearne attended the Republican conventions here yesterday.
Public notice orders immediate street and alley cleaning. Businesses must remove all boxes barrels and rubbish from back doors. Signed T. P. Boyett City Marshal.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. 8. Gainer and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Johnson came up from Millican yesterday to attend the fair.
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