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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1899
Page
2
A New Jersey woman tried to reform her alien husband by visiting the saloon he frequented. She confronted him, but her actions backfired as he beat her and she collapsed. The tale follows a failed effort to shame him into quitting drinking.
The county review notes the law will aid the cleaner eburne effort by limiting cigarette sales to a small group previously barred, arguing youth seek to resist prohibitions and display ingenuity in defying rules. The piece reflects on American youth and the appeal of forbidden goods.
The editorial urges Bryan to unite for town prosperity by securing new factories and railroads. It notes Orange has struggled to obtain rail access but expresses confidence that determined effort can connect the city to the world via an additional rail outlet beyond the current one.
J. G. N. Excursions announce trips to Cincinnati for the National Convention of the Christian church October 13 to 20 with tickets on sale October 10 and 11 and a round trip fare. Another trip to Austin for the United Daughters of the Confederacy October 18 to 19 with tickets on sale October 17 and trains arriving October 18 and a sale through October 21. Very low rates. Agents provide full details. D. J. Price G P T A Palestine Texas.
A stray or stolen mule, about 6 or 7 years old and 14 hands high, with a lump on the left shoulder, is reported. A. D. McConnico offers a reward for information leading to the animal's recovery.
Chicago reports Colonel W. J. Bryan addressing a packed Central Music Hall trust conference. He denies having any resolutions prepared. He argues that private monopoly is indefensible, favors state and federal remedies, and warns that equating capital with labor threatens democracy.
In Chicago on Sept 15 a planned joint debate between William Jennings Bryan and Bourke Cockran on trusts did not occur. Bryan declined to share a stage with Cockran, choosing to speak later at the day session. Cockran delivered a well received solo address as the audience cheered Bryan’s entrance and the crowd acclaimed Cockran.
Washington announces Admiral Schley will command the South Atlantic station with an expanded flotilla. The navy department plans to add five or six ships including the Cincinnati Detroit and Marblehead to meet the new quota amid rising tensions in South Africa and unrest in the Americas.
In Athens Texas on Sept 16 Judge Lipscomb refused bail to John Greenshaw during a habeas corpus hearing. Greenshaw, indicted for the Humphries murder, argued he should be freed as a state witness, while the state contended his contract to testify is non binding until all related cases are disposed of.
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