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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1899
Page
1
Mail reports from Merigold dated Sept 15 describe a white led gang terrorizing Negro families in Bolivar County. They killed livestock and shot two Black residents, whipping others as they travel through rural roads. Sheriff pursues the group while citizens threaten vigilant action.
In Mexico City Sept 21 Congress granted Diaz leave to travel but doctors doubt Mrs Diaz’s health. Ambassador Clayton said a decision may come in a week. Diaz desires to visit Chicago and meet President McKinley. If Mrs Diaz’s illness permits, Chicago may host the Mexican president at the fall festival.
Washington reports President McKinley will likely deliver a few campaign remarks in Ohio during the state drive that opens Saturday with Governor Roosevelt of New York and Judge Nash leading the GOP effort. Rep Dick says the Ohio campaign will be highly aggressive. Roosevelt is chosen to set the keynote on the Philippine issue amid minority GOP dissent. A Denver item notes the death of millionaire cattleman Charles N. White.
The wealthy Hereford cattle breeder, owner of farms in Kansas and Texas, dies at his home from a stomach disease at age 49. The report notes prior shipments, including John Scofield sending four carloads of fat hogs to Los Angeles markets and more than 20 carloads shipped to California since last April.
Governors and attorneys general adopt a multi item plan to curb monopolies. Proposals urge criminal definitions and penalties for monopolization, state regulation of corporations, limits on foreign firms, interstate business controls, and prohibit cross ownership among competitors. Eight states approve the measures unanimously.
Congressman James W. Babcock says a Republican financial bill, prepared this summer, proposes a formal declaration of favoring gold and a clear gold standard if enacted. The bill, not yet approved by the Senate, is expected to pass both houses. In other dispatches, the Twenty-ninth Infantry heads from Fort McPherson to California for deployment to the Philippines with Captain Cleveland Wilcoxson named adjutant.
Washington reports Secretary of War order assigns Rush to command of Company A by Colonel Hardine. Cape Town notes South Africa raises duties on blankets boots leather harness hats caps from 6 to 10 percent. Marshall Texas courthouse work pushes basement excavation. Bombay reports Major General Hunter and staff with the Devonshire regiment and a squadron of the Nineteenth Hussars sail for the cape.
J. G. N Excursions offers trips to Cincinnati for the National Convention of the Christian church October 13 to 20 with tickets on sale October 10 and 11, limit October 23, one fare round trip. Also to Austin for the United Daughters of the Confederacy October 18 to 19, tickets on sale October 17 with trains arriving morning October 18 and limit October 21. Very low rates. Agents can give full particulars. D J Price G P T A Palestine Texas.
One mule, about 6 or 7 years old and 14 hands high, with a lump on the left shoulder, is missing. A reward is offered for information leading to its recovery. Contact A. D. McConnico.
Real estate listings offer 150 acres on the H and T railroad between Bryan and Benchl in Thompson creek neighborhood known as Jesse Taylor place. Improved with a five room dwelling and lot, near graded school. Mrs Mary Mooring place features a five room house and 1.5 acres eastern portion of town. Water works and well water noted. Dwelling and 2 acres in western city part advertised as cheap. Rice.
A notice invites individuals with real estate to offer properties at any price to attract buyers. The service promises to find purchasers willing to meet terms.
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