28 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Brenham Daily Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
1
A chaotic report outlines American calls for inquiry as Mexico stabilizes, detailing General Carter arriving at Texas City to organize the Sor fond Division and the broader mobilization linked to Zapatiste negotiations. It notes tense U.S. congressional scrutiny, factional allegations, and ongoing investigations into governance and mobilization amid border fragility.
An early 20th century advertorial extols motor trucks as future work vehicles. It promotes Alco motor trucks, claims they will replace horses, and urges readers to consult salesmen, subscribe for more news, and consider motor trucks for neighborhood use to rival streetcar service.
Brenham Texas shows clear 44 with other Texan towns like Dallas 47 and Fort Worth 49 cloudy, Waco 42 cloudy, Austin 44 cloudy, San Antonio 46 cloudy, Houston 45 clear, Galveston 80 clear, Brenham appears twice with clear conditions, while Oklahoma City 14 slowly, Chicago clear, New York slow, and Kansas City cloudy indicate mixed regional conditions.
Good roads committee members from each precinct convene at 10 o'clock Saturday to review current conditions and push for movement. Reports by Frank Dever and JP Buelagwn outline approvals and future actions for preventative measures and committee alignment.
Community event notes indicate bankers will observe Independence Day on Monday with various local observances. The record mentions preparations at a courthouse and references to civic leaders, dates, and locations in the region.
A 1900s era article discusses federal building plans for Brenham and Washington, noting a proposed 16 million dollar appropriation over several years and an amendment tied to memorials from the Civil War era. It mentions Senator Kern of Indiana, Secretary Frank Dover, and the Young Men's Business Association lobbying Gov. Frman Markman and local authorities to secure construction and funding.
The article reports the injury and investigation after Theodore Jahnke disappeared on a Santa Fe track Friday. Witnesses describe a man in an automobile involved in the incident, with authorities considering a probable train strike and possible loss of consciousness before being moved to a local hospital.
A garbled report outlines Thursday rehearsals led by Prot. C Klawrner. It mentions choir rehearsals, a meet in the bed of ruse cos, and an event at Masanto Mall with various performers including Hunley Mareth Mowners and others.
Fragmented text describes a War Department effort to weed out illicit cocaine use among troops. The garbled passage references enforcement actions, medical concerns, and wartime discipline measures affecting soldiers and military facilities.
Washington forecast notes testimony will likely lead to court martial and dismissal from the army amid disgrace. Weather summaries forecast brisk northerly winds, colder conditions, and varied conditions across regions with activity at several posts and honors acknowledged.
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