Newspaper mailing notice from Bryan Texas
The item notes Second Class mail matter status for Bryan Texas with a per week rate of 10 cents.
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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1898
Page
2
The item notes Second Class mail matter status for Bryan Texas with a per week rate of 10 cents.
War State Superintendent J S Kendall of Ladonia and representative candidate Sam R Henderson of Bryan are featured in this district race notice. Kendall seeks the state post while Henderson runs for the 55th district seat.
The Killeen Herald urges unity to preserve town strength and progress. It argues that division harms enterprise and calls for collective support for efforts to build the town, regardless of who initiates them.
A Nashville Advocate editorial warns that a father's worst error is neglecting his children for work or ambition. It stresses parental duties as primary, saying time spent talking with sons shapes their future and failure brings bitter regret.
The piece contrasts John Jacob Astor and William Waldorf Astor with the former aiding the Union war effort and proposing higher taxes while the latter rejected allegiance to the U S The article cites Fort Worth Register and Kansas City Journal noting Astors' wartime actions and a tribute from Commodore Perry to Texas featuring an armor plate souvenir from the battleship Texas hung in Austin.
On September 10 the 1. G N R R will sell one way and round trip tickets at reduced rates to St Louis Kansas City Mem and Points Affected. Round trip tickets bear limit of September 15 with thirty days extension on extra payment. Insist on tickets via The Old Reliable shortest quickest and best route. For full details contact nearest ticket agent or D J Price G P and T A Palestine Texas.
Excursion rates to Cincinnati with return dates September 2 8 and 4 with extension option to October 2. San Antonio trips September 4 and 5 with final date September 6. Mexico City 30 day limit Monterey Saltillo trips with September 10 11 12. Contact nearest Ticket Agent for full details or write D J Price G P and T A.
The regular meeting led by Mayor Adams approved minutes and reports, with painting duties extended. Capt. John Q. Tabor resigned from the school board and M. Parker was elected to fill the seat. L. Zennatti became fire engine driver at 35 dollars monthly starting Sept 1, and an ordinance grants fire apparatus right of way with fines for obstruction. City secretary tasked to obtain a bill of sale for two fire horses, then adjourned.
John Q. Tabor lists items for sale including a large iron safe with burglar proof chest a nearly new survey trap a good second hand pheaton a second hand saddle and many other goods to sell at once indicating a quick sale before leaving Bryan on short notice all items priced very low at 345
Governor Culberson offers a standing $150 reward for each whitecapping conviction and a $500 reward where murder results. Local society items note matinee at 2 pm and a 2:30 pm performance, with multiple visits and arrivals including Miss Daisy Astin and Captain Nicolini. The grand jury adjourned after returning four indictments for felonies and millinery news highlights new stock and seasonal accessories at Mistrota Bros & Co.
Visitors arriving at the Exchange Hotel include R Hagan from New Orleans E R Holland from W G Thompson of Houston H H Keck of Chicago H Boyd or Bydnor of St Louis C F Gyderon of Hartford Miss 0 O Keck of Baltimore T M Howard from St Louis J W Keenan from Galveston D Golding of Houston E Durham from Longview A L Banks from College Paul Bradley noted as see
Eureka Springs Arkansas excursion fare from Bryan dated Sept 10 1808 offers round trip for 7 dollars. Tickets stamped at Eureka Springs must be used for return by Sept 14 or extended to 30 days with deposit and 10.10 payment. Departure from Bryan on night train for close connection.
Athens dispatch reports eight warships in Candia harbor as bashi bazouks raid, Christians flee toward Candi as bombardment resumes. Looting hits British, German and Spanish consulates with total fatalities at least 867 native Christians and British subjects.
Senator George Gray of Delaware is appointed the fifth member of the peace commission. The panel now includes Secretary Day and Senators Davis Frye Gray, plus Whitelaw Reid. The president aims to ensure Democratic representation as sessions in Canada end and negotiations head toward Paris.
Madrid reports an important Spanish official says Senor Sivela rejects government support though aware of difficulties and may seek power. Palmera has given journalists a copy of his manifesto but the censor bans publication and telegrams. The government will push for a secret session to block him from revealing it.
United States consul G. F. Williams for Captain N Mayo Dyer of the cruiser Balimore delivered Miranda’s sword surrendered at Corregidor Island to the general in Manila. Miranda said he was overwhelmed by the generosity of Captain Dyer.
Washington reports ex Senator Manderson was offered the fifth seat on the peace commission and declined by Justice White and Senator Gray. The Times correspondent notes Manderson would have accepted, but time is short to appoint a suitable man and he does not wish to hinder the president's action.
New York dispatch reports the United States battleship Massachusetts reaching this harbor and taking position at government anchorage off Tompkinsville.
Madrid reports that the Liberal faction again asserts Premio Sagasta will resign soon if the chamber passes the peace bill.
The thirty second annual G A R encampment closed with riverfront parks alight with fireworks. Delegates and visitors, including families, enjoyed sunrise salutes and excursions to Coney Island and Fort Thomas. Colonel James A Sexton of Chicago was celebrated as commander in chief. Quakers debated next encampment location in Philadelphia.
The article extols Mexico's September 15 16 holidays, Diaz's birthday, and Independence Day celebrations. It notes the Battle of Flowers, flower pelted parades, and democratic revelry, while inviting Americans to visit via I and G N R R with cheap round trips to Mexico City from Palestine Texas, September 10 11.
Eagle Pass Texas September 9 Engineer Bond of the Mexican International railway suffered a badly broken leg in an accident at the Fuerte mines He was rushed to San Antonio for treatment and is reported in a serious condition with possible complications mentioned by officials.
Cleburne Texas September 9 Judge J M Donaldson longtime citizen was declared insane by a jury in Judge Adams court based on mental health findings and legal proceedings ongoing in the local court.
Lee Pool, a young worker at Skiles and Stegner's livery stable in Plano Texas, was thrown from a double seated buggy and his shoulder was dislocated. The accident occurred on September 9. Pool was reported in a stable condition after the fall.
City officers include Mayor C A Adams and Marshall T P Boyett with deputy R H Smith and secretary treasurer H G Rhodes. Other posts cover city sexton H H Jones, constable C L Baker, aldermen, clerk G W McMichael, attorney A G Board, tax collector J J Adama, tax assessor R M Nall, sheriff T C Nunn, treasurer R W Carr, district clerk J C Williams, and commissioners R J Deens Peter Thomas Felix Phillips P H Arrington.
The notice lists worship times for Baptist Methodist Presbyterian Christian and Free Communion Baptist churches, with pastors named and weekly schedules. St Joseph's Catholic Church presents Mass times on Sunday.
A compiled list shows Ivanhoe Commandery and W R A M groups meeting on specific monthly days. In addition Brazos Lodge and Vulcan Lodge list their cycles, with officers named for each body and meeting nights including Tuesdays Thursdays Mondays and Fridays.
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