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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1901
Page
2
The Daily Eagle notes that twenty five bills passed during the Texas legislature extra session and the governor has called another session to consider the appropriation bill. The piece also comments on political figures, heat in Texas, and a controversy over lynching versus lawful penalties.
The speaker states they have turned accounts over to Yom Preston for collection. All parties are requested to pay the amount to Mr Preston who is authorized to receipt for the same. Signed 243 J V Brogdon.
The legislature approved congressional and representative reapportionment. Brazos County joins the Sixth district with Nevarro Limestone Freestone Robertson and Milam, while the senatorial district stays Brazos Robertson Limestone and Freestone. Brazos becomes a separate representative district. Twentieth district remains Brazos Robertson Milam. movement to back Senator George D Neal of Grimes for lieutenant governor gains steam in Austin. He is popular locally and statewide, but may wait for a higher office.
Advertisement promotes Rex Dyspepsia Tablets for dyspepsia and indigestion with a money back refund if not cured. Price is 50 cents per package. Listed by M. H. James, leading druggist, Bryan, Texas.
Battle School House Texas September 2 The weather remains hot and dry. Cotton picking is the order of the day. Health is very good. J J Jones surveyed for J F Mulhall. Charley Louis of Livingston formerly of College visited. Levi Battle repairs his residence. Born to Mr and Mrs S Gentry a girl on August 19. Marigoud.
In Frankfort on September 5, James Howard and ex Secretary of State Caleb Powers, once Goebel murder conspirators, argued in jail and Howard threw an inkstand striking Powers in the head. Powers bled as doctors treated him. a single witness, J. K. Dixon, was present. Both men had been jailed over a year and had been allies in the controversy over a money division. Howard expressed deep regret.
Washington reports the United States has signaled willingness to mediate between Colombia and Venezuela to avert war. Colombia welcomes pacific U S good offices, while Venezuela’s stance is less definite. No immediate mediation is underway, but the offer remains open.
Captain James M. Forsyth of the United States Navy received a letter from Secretary Long requesting an explanation of a Kansas City newspaper attributed interview about the Sampson Schley dispute. Forsyth says the interview quotes him blaming Admiral Sampson for promoting over 17 senior officers and declines further publication.
The Society for the Prevention of Crime raided a poolroom run by Thos Reynolds, assignee for John Kelley. Over 100 men were present, doors were smashed, and 75 men stood on a hidden shaft ladder. Five were arrested amid claims the venue appeared on a list supplied by Edward Whitney to Agent Dillon.
Contempt proceedings were started in the circuit court before Judge Seachritz against bookmakers at the Delmar track for defying a temporary injunction served Tuesday. The judge ordered their appearance at 10 o clock Saturday to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt.
In Atlanta on September 5, two hundred twenty five soldiers of the Twenty seventh Infantry were hospitalized at Fort McPherson from suspected food poisoning. Four, including Sergeant Weinberg and Privates Coe Gravely and Beck, may die. Colonel French ordered a strict inquiry and the mess sergeant and others deemed responsible face court martial.
Albert Morris of Novata Indiana Territory was killed in Coffeyville Kansas when his brother in law John Nelson shot him after Morris attacked Nelson with a knife. Morris was 55 and a well known figure in the Indian Territory.
Advices from Ca tanga in Central Africa report a clash between 25 Congo Free State troops and 200 well armed slave traders. The Free State forces defeated the traders, capturing 150 rifles and a large amount of merchandise.
Dr. Taldas, Brazilian physician, awaits release from Hoffman Island quarantine and plans to return to Brazil to pursue yellow fever serum and vaccine experiments. He cites Mexico and Brazil results with Dr. Binzaghi and argues Cuba tests were not a serum failure. He contends blood poisoning from mosquito bites rather than yellow fever caused deaths in the Cuban case.
At the Methodist conference in London on September 5, Bishop Walters of Jersey City delivered a passionate appeal. He said white Americans seek to ruin English opinion of negroes, cited lynching figures, and claimed 90 negroes were lynched while only 11 cases involved assault on white women. His remarks drew cheers from English attendees and protests from southern delegates.
The steamship Hartford, used by the United States in the Spanish American War, traveling from New York to Chicago, ran out of fresh water in the Straits of Canso. Salt water damaged boilers near Quebec and the vessel was towed to Montreal. It carried 32 sailors and 25 passengers with trains taking passengers to destinations while sailors sailed back to New York. Local shops cannot supply new boilers for weeks. towing costs to Toledo will be high.
In Cape Town on September 5, Sheepner’s commandos of about 300 men and 600 horses reach the southern limit and head north with new recruits. A pursuing unit of 100 mounted men failed to overtake. An armored train was derailed at Tannger Station Monday, killing three Brits and wounding five.
Paris sees Black N McArthur die from wagon fall injuries near Slate Shoals after his foot caught in a wheel. Moscow records death by self inflicted gunshot by Oney Owen, caused by threats of suicide. Mexia reports boiler explosion wrecking the Savage Williams gun, killing J M Williams and badly injuring John Beasley. Forney notes a saloon shooting injuring Calvin Bryant and Grat Crockett’s arrest.
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