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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1901
Page
2
The paper notes a one and a half cent weekly drop in cotton and reports a labor shift as strikers are replaced. It questions crude oil as a mosquito remedy near Spindletop and quotes Col. E. S. Peters urging planters to wait for full cotton value before selling.
President Shaffer of the Amal Gamated Association gave a Labor Day address that grew heated and emotional, his demeanor suggesting a man under strain and near losing control.
George Waldron of Mt Zion becomes a father this week to twin boys. The Alto Herald notes the milestone and the Teneha New Era teases his next title with a playful question.
The governor has not called a special session yet and hints at no immediate action. The present session ends next Monday and without passing appropriation bills the state will run on credit unless the legislature is recalled to continue until measures are approved.
The Houston Post editorial denounces burning negroes as heinous, while noting hot statewide replies that favor such punishments for certain crimes. The piece suggests editors preach restraint but fail to practice it when their own comes home to them.
Most Eminent Grand Master Sir Henry Bates Stoddard returns from the Louisville grand encampment to cheers from friends at home. He has been elected grand master of the Knight Templar grand encampment of the United States and receives letters and telegrams nationwide. A Dallas and Paris reception is noted, with a Bryan banquet planned by Brazos Union Lodge No. 129 and local citizens. His daughter Miss Charlotte Stoddard accompanied him.
The fair features two giant Ferris wheels and The Beautiful Orient, an electric fountain theatre, and a Moon trip along with War Cyclorama Cinegraph Glass Blowers Dramatic shows Dreamland and Moving Pictures. Railways offer their lowest possible rates for visitors. Dates run October 19 to October 30.
Washington reports August crop conditions at 71.4 with declines in Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Alabama and Virginia and improvements in Georgia South Carolina Tennessee Indian Territory and Mississippi The summary cites comparisons to July 25 Sept 1 1900 and 10 year averages and notes rust on cotton and adverse weather affecting Texas and Oklahoma while corn and spring wheat show some gains
President McKinley will attend Pan American exposition on Thursday designated President's Day. He travels with cabinet members and jurists to inspect western hemisphere exhibits. A grand parade and numerous receptions will mark his stay. a Niagara Falls trip is planned, hosted by Pan American president J. G. Millburn.
In St Louis the circuit court issued a temporary injunction restraining Delmar race track bookmakers from operating without a license. Attorney General Crow fought the license as illegal and said no valid license could be issued under the law. The case returns for October argument. Delmar officials planned to stay open until September 26.
The final transfer of 158 miles of railroad belonged to Fort Worth and New Orleans Central Texas and Northwestern Austin and Northwestern and Marble Falls Branch was completed here. The deed was filed in favor of the Houston and Texas Central for a consideration of 338000 dollars.
The president appointed Francis M. Elsey of Muskogee Indian Territory as chairman of referees to assess and appraise damages for the Fort Smith and Western railroad right of way through the Choctaw Nation.
Prince Chon reaches Potsdam and is welcomed by the town commandant and police chief at the railway station. Report indicates Emperor William will later receive the Chinese envoy at the new palace. A boiler explosion in Carlton near Greenville fatally injures Charles Newberry and injures Engineer Harris.
News from San Juan reports island councils impose a 125 tax per 1000 kilos of coffee as agitation continues. Brazilian coffee has been used by the army since March due to price disputes, while officials say dealers push high rates and a sliding scale. locals seek gold nuggets from streams and conceal their discoveries from outsiders.
E M Lingell, a tramp, attempted to assault Walter Perry's 4 year old daughter near Weeping Water Nebraska. He was strung up to a telegraph pole twice by locals, confessed, prayed, then was released after an oath to leave the country as they judged him mentally unfit.
Pekin reports United States Minister Couger is taking steps to reestablish the small American concession at Tien Tsin whose title has lapsed. The push aims to secure military facilities as past shortages showed Army docking and quarters were scarce. Li Hung Chang's declining health foreshadows limited ability to lead the state council.
Ex queen Liliuokalani reports the home rule party errs in pursuing Dole removal. At a natives meeting Senator Kalukalani urged dropping the matter and letting a successor be chosen without further contention.
Constantinople reports Manir Bey, the Turkish ambassador to France, wires that a settlement preserving dignity for both governments is strongly hoped for. M Delcasse sends categorical instructions to avoid signaling any change in relations.
Wentzville Missouri residents report a surge of hydrophobia in Wright City area after a mad dog prowled the county. Seventeen cattle, twenty sheep, one horse and many dogs have died or been killed from attacks, heightening fear of the disease.
The Warren Steamship Company owner Frederick Warren and his daughter were injured when their horse bolted while returning from a Myopia Hunt club event. Warren sustained serious injuries in the scare at Beverly Farms Massachusetts.
Robert Gregory, a well known ball player for a Chicago league team, was struck and killed by a car in Bloomington Illinois on a September day. The accident occurred as Gregory was crossing near the street, leaving the community shocked by the sudden loss of a local sports figure.
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