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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1902
Page
2
The bureau of forestry will send experts to Texas to deliver lectures in the state colleges. Hill and Johnson are prominent for the Democratic nomination for president. Hill would make the best race if nominated.
The passage argues that a man who benefits from government protection and participates in governance should pay a poll tax, especially if he has children in a free school. It counsels fellow citizens to vote for the poll tax amendment and teach civic duties.
The Alpine Avalanche extols the region’s landscape describing plains with emerald grass hills fragrant with flowers mountains crowned in iridescent mist and sparkling rivulets flowing through fern clad glens and valleys inviting awe at Alpine scenery.
Denison Herald notes Oklahoma needs industrial education and factories. It argues educated lawyers doctors and teachers exceed demand while skilled labor thrives, urging growth in manufacturing with a trained workforce for broader industry.
Dr H M Lanham of Waco has been elected College physician of the Agricultural and Mechanical College and named instructor in the College of Hygiene. He will move to College Station to begin duties. Lanham, son of Col B W T Lanham, Democratic candidate for governor, is a Jefferson Medical College graduate who has practiced medicine since 1897 and built a strong local practice in Waco.
A promised battle among Fort Worth political bosses became a conspicuous display of affection. A colored delegate reportedly felt disgust as Hawley Green and Lyon embraced publicly, excluding him from the spectacle in a scene described as a lavish, inclusive display.
Brazos River Overflow Conference at Navasota on Sept 11 and 12, 1902. Sept 10 and 11 H. and IT. C. will sell round trip Bryan to Navasota tickets for 1.15 dollars. Return limit Sept 18. W.5. Wilson, Agent.
George Polk posts a notice stating he will prosecute any trespassers on his property and will impound hogs found running at large, asserting enforcement of the law.
Batesville Texas incident reports Conrad Pinckham and Willie Speer stopping at an empty house during deer hunting. Willie Speer’s gun fired without explanation, wounding Pinckham whose arm shattered and bones entered his bowels, causing his death.
San Angelo Texas reports the fall wool clip already starting with shearing to continue this month and next. Fleece prices are strong and quantities look up. Judging by shorn flocks and regional sheep totals, output may reach about 750000 pounds. The sheep are in good condition.
The four year old son of Charles Rainey died in a cotton pen twenty miles northwest of Paris Texas. He asked to hunt eggs and dug into cotton, burying himself head first. He smothered before his mother realized the danger.
No new arrests in the municipal boodle case as six members of the combine remain free while others have posted bond. Reports say Circuit Attorney Folks has received threats to his life and detectives are assigned to protect him.
Sam J. Darcey a 65 year old Confederate veteran was knocked down while crossing Seventh Street and dragged by two box cars on the Missouri Kansas and Texas line. His right leg was severed and he died soon after at the scene.
In Pontotoc county Stonewall on Tuesday the Byrd party secured increased majorities over Palmer Mosely. The full Byrd ticket won by margins from 37 to 40 votes.
Henry W Grady of Atlanta who vanished in Norfolk Virginia has been found in New York City. He was recognized near City Hall Park by a former Atlanta resident and his Atlanta relatives have been notified. He offered no explanation for his disappearance.
The Bryan post office catalogues letters remaining for the week ending Sept 8 1902. A one cent fee is charged for each advertised item. Recipients should call to claim their mail and reference the date. Signed Tyler Haswell postmaster.
H. and T. C. offer Bryan to Marlin round trip tickets for the Sept 15 19 fair at 2.30 with sales ending Sept 22 Special trains on Sept 19 pass Bryan with tickets 1.20 and sales close Sept 20 W.5 Wilson Agent.
M Koelsch of Bryan Texas warns against extending credit to his wife and directs all dealings to cease. The notice is dated August 20 1902.
Property listing for a four room house, well, good barn, 26 acres of land described as ideal for a true farm. Valued at $1260, offered for sale at $700 on terms. Contact Cliff A. Adama.
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