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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1899
Page
3
Local column records routine items from Bryan Hearne and nearby towns. Mentions arrivals and visits by faj, merchants, church repairs, new licenses, births, and sales, plus ads for Lemp beer and Coulter’s boys suits. Contains marriage licenses and police or civic updates with multiple named residents and businesses.
Washington reports that fractional silver coins and small bills are in high demand at the treasury as business revival depletes the supply. The Treasury notes holdings have fallen from 36 million to about 3 million dollars, with 1.5 million withdrawn recently and imports to continue. Immigrant plans for Hawaii target northern Italy and Sweden, but US law currently limits federal action.
In district court yesterday E D Shampire was acquitted of assault to murder. Walter Jenkins alias Joe Shannon pleaded guilty to assault to murder and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. Also noted are social notices, stray livestock ads, a grand Military Benefit Ball invitation, church services, and local business updates.
The Tacoma and Sheridan boilermakers quit for 10 hours pay on an 8 hour day while coal passers and firemen on the Centennial also struck. Painters may follow as positions have been filled and contracts offer 10 hours pay for a nine hour day.
Privates Dani Hoffer and Conine were sentenced to death by a court martial in Manila. The president will not grant mercy, and the sentence will be carried out if the court martial proceedings are regular. In Austin Texas the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone company earned a 10 year permit renewal, with capital stock of 7 million dollars.
Terrell Texas reports James Johnson convicted of burglary in district court and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
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