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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1898
Page
2
In a Greenville Herald snippet the Spanish commander asks for guidance on surrender in Madrid. The American commander replies to simply say they saw them and to raise the Stars and Stripes, signaling a mock exchange of wartime boasts.
A naval officer recounts a humorous blockade incident near Santia go. A lookout reports a light on the port bow, the captain orders signaling then firing a 1 pounder and an 8 inch shell, but the light is revealed to be a star which sinks as the ship claims success.
The renowned actress Lillian Russell plays to crowded houses in Berlin and draws strong interest from a German husband. A German delegate from the next international convention of Russell’s ex-husbands would add variety to the proceedings.
A contentious legal exchange notes the proposition to have lawyers build a battleship is challenged by the claim the case would be delayed until a $200 fee could be raised. Local court observers cite continued proceedings as the outcome if funds are not secured.
The Belton Journal recalls Dr. R. M. Swearengen’s lead pencil note affirming a fearless, hopeful approach to death and resurrection. The piece lauds his spirit as a royal exemplar against petty motives, praising his life and beliefs.
General Miles reaches New York aboard the transport Obdam and is expected to greet Secretary Alger with a notable exclamation upon sighting him.
I and G N R R offers excursion tickets to Hot Springs with return at low rates including Palestine 5.50 and Galveston and San Antonio 7.50. Tickets valid to Sept 15 with 30 day extension option on payment of fare. Inquiries to Ticket Agent or D J Price G P and T A Palestine Texas.
On September 10 the I G N R R will sell one way and round trip tickets at reduced rates to St Louis Kansas City Memphis and other points. Round trip tickets expire September 15 with 30 day extension option via The Old Reliable shortest quickest route. For details contact local agent or D J Price G P and T A Palestine Texas.
The Ladies Mutual Improvement Circle met at Mrs. L. L. McInnis home and reorganized with officers elected: President Mrs. W. M. Foster, Vice President Mrs. Geo R. Tabor, Secretary Mrs. W. S. Howell, Treasurer Mrs. George M. Brandon. Next meeting at Mrs. Foster's home. Enrollment stands at twenty with six new members likely. Mrs. McInnis hosted the gathering with lemon ice and cake.
Arrival notes list guests at Exchange Hotel including NS Schmitt W J Coulson D W Michaux and others. Notables include Dave Heid eenheimer from Houston Galveston W V Mc Master from Waco and W B Wells from New York R S Mansfield from Philadelphia W A Oden from New Orleans Ward Templeman from Boone Kirk Navasota G K E Humphreys from New York.
Marriage licenses issued include George Stovall to Annie Greer Jessie Grant to Henry Galloway Albert Baker to Amanda Brown Will Chappell to Susie Blunt Ben Nowlen to Mattie Robinson Charlie Flowers to Pearl Dehart Dan Lockhart to Mary Johnston Rufus German to Susan Riley Isaac Evans to Ida Williams. The College telephone line is operating again and Bryan exchange plans all night central office service starting soon for easier after 10 p m calls.
GO KO ST LOUIS Sept 10 1898 H & T C R R will sell tickets Bryan to St Louis Tickets to St Louis 16.35 and return 25.70 Tickets must be stamped in St Louis for return on or before Sept 13 Round trip tickets extended 30 days if deposited with agent in St Louis on or before Sept 13 and payment of 8.95 to agent at St Louis.
Eureka Springs Arkansas excursion rate offered by the H and T C railway from Bryan to Eureka Springs and return for 7 dollars. Tickets must be stamped at Eureka Springs for return by Sept 14 with 30 day extension upon deposit and 10.10 payment. Departure on night train for a tight connection. Also note Miss St Leon returns to Bryan with new millinery stock after six weeks in New York.
Excursion rates listed for Cincinnati round trip September 2 to 4 with extension to October 2. San Antonio round trip September 4 to 5 with limit September 6. Mexico City 30 days, Monterey 10 days, Saltillo 10 days with dates through September 12. Apply to nearest ticket agent or D J Price G P and T A.
The ornate royal tent once belonging to Francis I after Pavia was recovered by Alfonso XII. It had passed through the Colonna family to Victoria Colonna’s line and is now restored and returned. The relic will be housed in the Madrid armory.
The Galveston situation reports Mallory line workers and city authorities debating duties on the wharf. Captain Roff indicates his battery will stay until noon, with Houston blacks loading Lampasas until tomorrow, while Union strikers hold firm and officials weigh return to Houston.
Mrs. L. H. Seelye aged 60 of LaPorte Texas died after earning fame as Sarah F. Edmonds a nurse and spy author and the only woman full member of the Grand Army of the Republic She wrote Nurse and Spy and was near completion of her memoirs Survived by husband and two sons one in the regular army in Jacksonville Fla Funeral with Houston G A R military honors.
Pekin reports Li Hung Chang has been dismissed as rumors suggest Sir Claude McDonald pressed Britain to demand alleged Russian leaning by the Chinaman. In Arkansas, unofficial returns show Populists near extinction with Republicans leading and only one Populist winning in Cleborne County. total votes around 100,000.
P B Weare of the North American Trading and Transportation company reports from the Klondike that copper has been found on the American side of the gold region. He says the veins are exceedingly rich and miners foresee copper making Alaska as famous as gold did in years to come.
New York reports the fifth member of the Spanish American peace commission has not been selected and Senator Gray of Delaware is unlikely to serve. No decision has been made and appointment may stay in abeyance for several days.
The article extols Mexico’s September celebrations led by President Diaz born September 15 and 16, describes the Battle of Flowers, public revelry, and a democratic flower-pelting spectacle. It notes I and G N R R rail specials to Mexico City on Sept 10–11 with low return fares, 30 days, stopovers, and mixed routing options via Laredo or Eagle Pass.
City Officer Mayor A Adams DC Marshall T P Boyett Deputy Marshal R H Smith Secretary Treasurer H G Rhodes City Sexton H H Jones Constable C L Baker Aldermen R G Tabor W Howell W W Harris C H Wyse Jno M Lawrence
County officers include Judge W. H. Harman and Clerk G. W. McMichael. Attorney A. G. Board, Tax Collector J. J. Adams, Tax Assessor R. M. Nall, Sheriff T. C. Nunn, Treasurer R. W. Carr, District Clerk J. C. Williams. Commissioners: R. J. Deens, Peter Thomas, Felix Phillips, P. H. Arrington.
Baptist W C Finley preaches Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 15 p.m. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursday. Methodist J B Cochran attends 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday school 9 46 a.m. Epworth League 4 p.m. Tuesday prayer meeting. Presbyterian J D West conducts services mornings and evenings 1st 3rd 4th Sundays. Christian J L Andrews 11 a.m. 7 15 p.m. Sunday school 9 45 a.m. Christian Endeavor 8 p.m. Prayer Wednesday. Free Baptist A M Stewart Sunday nights. St Joseph's Catholic Father Pelnar Mass 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday.
Local lodges list meeting nights by organization with officers. Groups include Ivanhoe Commandery No 8 Knight Templars Brazos Lodge No 129 and 64 K of P Vulcan Lodge 37 A C U W Bryan Lodge 1032 K of H and more with monthly meeting days set and officers named.
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