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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1902
Page
2
The issue cites Palestine’s duty to shine at the Central Texas Fair while noting Brazos county’s top farm exhibit at the Palestine Carnival. It laments cruelty to animals and criticizes rough treatment of livestock, urging humane conduct across communities.
Parties indebted to the Bryan Water, Light & Power Co. will have their service cut off without further notice unless settled by Sept 25, 1902. Bryan Water, Light & Power Co., 250 W. H. Harman, Supt.
Thousands of veterans and nearby residents flooded Detroit to greet President Roosevelt at the third annual Spanish War veterans reunion. Acting Commander in Chief Urell led delegates into the armory as crowds jammed Washington and Michigan avenues, roaring cheers greeted the president during arrival and address.
Gillette reports uncertainty over whether the Portland prisoner is William Clopper Young, wanted for the murder of Mrs. Anna Pulitzer in New York. The man, calling himself Bert Edwards, 26, with Oregon connections, roams the Northeast before a New York detective later identified him as Young.
London reports the new Balfour education measure triggers fierce opposition as the government aims to abolish direct popular control of schools. Women join protests shouting No rate without control as they oppose taxation without local oversight.
President Roosevelt arrived in Detroit at 8 o clock Sunday morning and was greeted by crowds lining the streets. The city wore bunting and flags as Detroit welcomed the nation’s chief executive. enthusiastic cheers followed every sighting at the Hotel Cadillac. The day unfolded with continued public interest as residents sought a glimpse of the president.
The Texas state treasurer, under a ruling by the attorney general, has returned checks intended to pay interest on school lands and will only accept cash. An open letter to the attorney general from Jeff McLemore about Spanish land grant cases was deemed unsuitable for consideration.
The president spent a full day in Detroit touring churches and hospitals, attending veterans events and a river steamboat ride. He visited General Alger's home for luncheon and later died at the Cadillac after a busy schedule that included a Spanish War veterans convention and a Light Guard armory banquet.
New York September 22. A new organization named the Church Militant Army has been incorporated under the Protestant Episcopal church of the New York diocese. Its aims include aiding churches missions and societies and conducting evangelistical work. It resembles the church army of England and follows a previous unsuccessful U S attempt.
Des Moines reports the withdrawal of C. E. Pickett and E. B. Coutright of Waterloo from the race for congress to succeed Speaker Henderson. Their exit leaves the Cummins element out of the contest as the committee’s delegate choice to the original convention favored a Henderson sympathizer.
New York reports a complete settlement of the general blacksmiths strike by arbitration. Employers grant wage increases: ten percent for those earning under $3 daily, seven and a half percent for $3 to $3.50, and five percent for $3.50 or more. Helpers also receive raises.
New York Sept 22 Rev Dr Henry C McCook a leading Presbyterian minister resigns as pastor of Tabernacle Presbyterian church after 88 years of service due to illness Littlefield Boston Sept 18 Congressman Charles B Littlefield of Maine says he will seek the speakership if Speaker Henderson declines the nomination from Iowa's third district
The transport Solace under Captain Singer returned to San Francisco on Sept 22 after leaving May 4 for Asia and to visit Manila and Guam to collect officers and marines. She carried 209 blue jackets, 30 prisoners, 41 sick and 413 marines along with a long list of passengers and naval officers.
The Corrego da Manhaun newspaper complains about the United States battleship Iowa’s survey work in Rio de Janeiro bay. It accuses the ship of photographing forts and observing strategic points, urging the government to stop the town’s prying.
Washington records show no answer from Russia or Austria to Secretary Hay’s representation on Romanian Jews and no expected response from other powers beyond routine formal statements.
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