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Newspaper
Brenham Daily Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1913
Page
8
A Black man was fatally injured while resisting arrest in Washington County amid a sequence of confusing, OCR garbled details. Witnesses report a chaotic scene on Venting fir Maan and several days of unrest. authorities caution about unclear local context and ongoing investigations.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention May Rakes Walter A Wood Champion Mower and pricing or brand references. The readable items suggest an advertisement or catalog listing for mowing equipment with names and likely prices, but details are incomplete.
Forecast outlines mixed conditions across regions with coastal thawing and inland variability. Expect cooler mornings with gradual warming, then possible showers near the coast midweek, and partly cloudy periods on other days. Temperature guidance notes mid 70s in southern zones with unsettled areas around larger towns.
Governor Johnson remains in Sacramento awaiting Secretary of State Bryan’s conference with President Wilson in Washington. The delay shifts action nearly four weeks as Bryan travels east and no signature yet from the governor. The possible adjournment and political maneuvering center on appointment confirmations and citizenship policy affecting Japanese farmers, with broad implications for national politics.
Captain Worden of the federal army air corps now with Aerial company will perform four flights daily during Maifest. He plans to use a Solitarioplanes for stunts reaching altitudes around 18 900 feet. Despite previous injuries, Worden says he is fit for the display, hoping weather remains favorable for the planned demonstrations.
Manager D C Baker plans a Sunday baseball exhibition at home to test Giddings and other invited teams. He aims for timely decisions, cites a key player and the need for reliable catching and infield practice, while awaiting firm dates from Giddings and others.
Reports from Shelby say a severe hailstorm accompanied by rain passed nearby Monday afternoon. The downpour whitened the ground but caused no damage to fruit or garden crops. Texan Oil Company manager Wald H. C. bane praised the rain as beneficial, noting soil conditions and crop prospects remain strong for cotton and corn in the Mill Creek area.
Frantic ad copy touts electric irons as must buy items with dramatic pricing and testimonials. The notice claims a limited opportunity to purchase, urging readers to call or visit Baltes and press vendors for a demonstration while promoting bread and bakery products in tandem.
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