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Newspaper
Brenham Daily Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
6
A vintage ad from NEU & WENDT touts a full line of cigars and tobaccos, pipes and papers. It invites customers to request a “Four mest OF ter” and a “Dox” of their favorite cigare, promising leading brands and specialty papers as well as smoking accessories.
A man in North Louisiana ends his life Tuesday after mortgage debts and fear of financial embarrassment expose him to family strains. He leaves a widow and several children. The incident occurred at a lower company town in the Sarecepors area, details indicate a suicide by shooting in the home.
Chicago trial judge Hutton ruled against Darrow in the McNamara defense context, potentially widening access to testimony and risk of widespread corruption in witness handling. Defense offered little challenge as proceedings unfolded. In San Antonio a separate note mentions a movement to affiliate the Advertisers' Association with the Chamber of Commerce.
War County Tax Assessor Wa Wendt seeks re election in Washington County subject to Democratic primaries. Green Morgan for county clerk re election, PF H Bosse for county tax collector, J H Chappell for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, E A Kingsborn for County Treasurer, W R Ewing for County Judge, Barney Parker for county treasurer, N E B Dever for county commissioner, L E Raspberry for county attorney, W H Buck for first county commissioner Precinct No 1, all subject to Democratic primaries.
The Banner announces R. Hoffman's candidacy for re election as Clerk of the District Court subject to Democratic primaries. It also proclaims Henry Grote as a candidate for County Treasurer and D. E Teague for Sheriff of Washington County, with details incomplete in the notice.
Gallimore reports contested Democratic claims to be settled at the national committee meeting on June 24. The discussions focus on election regularity and fairness, with Joseph R. Daniels of North Carolina noting the process will be orderly and thorough. A push exists for Rayner of Maryland to be permanent convention chairman, but the contest hinges on procedural questions rather than policy.
Police probe a Sunday night murder spree in Vilileca with eight dead including Joseph Moore. Bloodhounds tracked a trail to a room where crime occurred, prints are being compared to the Ellsworth case. An expert will analyze bloody prints for links.
Kodiak Alaska June 12 via Cug to Seward June 12 Katmai eruption buries villages under ashes beginning Thursday afternoon lasting days No lives lost yet many settlements destroyed Manning revenue cutter in port aided inhabitants about 600 people Refuge and rationing provided water supplies polluted springs ashes covered all lands appeals to Congress filed for aid fire damaged valleys and ruined crops. inquiry proceeds in London on maritime disaster with wireless dispatch matters and searchlight debates on liners.
San Heulto Texas June 12 the commercial club building is completed and the organization is moving in to its new headquarters. The facility is arranged for club purposes and modern operations. The group plans to keep on site the best fare factory and mineral products of Ran Benito as part of its activities.
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