13 May 1912
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Newspaper
Brenham Daily Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1912
Page
1
The torn page from a wartime tariff dispute affected freight rates and rail commissions. Officials note the published clause removal altered legal effects and could alter shipment costs as shippers seek reinstatement amid railroad pressure.
A colored community event featuring music and a two day celebration is announced in Fiowxton and Hreuham. June 10 and 20 mark the Emancipation tribute with arrangements for an excursion from Wouwion to Urentiam. Citizens of Branham seek to purchase a park area for ongoing annual celebrations at Colored Firambu's Park. PMID
Fragmentary OCR shows a shaky pitch from a bank urging a young businessman to join and grow with the institution. It promises future value and asks for upfront sums, but the text is garbled and hard to verify.
In New Roads and New Ronda Louisiana mood activities were organized by Lign Hinmant Weeks and his assistants to review privations among 1 500 residents. About 100 remained in town while few boarded the local alley station, the last ballot train.
Fragmentary text describes curving berms and refugee mentions, with references to water levels and land formation. It notes a 1989 date for a MfalCeat event at Brow and a town damaged by a natyra, with place names misread.
Marjorie Dwyer hosted a stately household gathering Saturday night in a town setting. The elegant event featured floral decor, pink and white ice cream, and a large guest list with many local residents and names.
A bustling diary of events lists a carnival style program on Main and Market streets with a grand market, lectures by orators, a mayoral crowd, a coronation parade concept, and numerous entertainments. Highlights include a grand ball, balloon ascensions, stock parade, and children’s games from morning to night with remarks by Professor Kollmey and others.
A violent incident occurred at a supper on the J. C. MacGregor plantation Saturday night. Lew Williams was shot in the breast and struck on the head with a pistol. Garrett faced arrest upon arrival. Fellow suspect Fineratl was arrested for booting Williams with a pistol. Adin Chappell was jailed for carrying a pistol.
Fred DoKor the aviator and crew will attempt two test flights in a tandem biplane airship today and Friday afternoon. The venture aims to deliver mail from Mallist grounds to the Hrvalian postmaster, marking a novel use of airships for town mail service.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a violent incident involving Solomon and a group of youths. Details are unclear due to legibility, but the text mentions a buckboard, rope, and injuries described as broken and torn across two days. No stable names or dates can be confirmed.
A visiting delegation from Chappell Hill came today to make visits and shop in town. Members listed include Mew Win Reinwein Mea J oat Sirs tent Fyrd Mra WL Kord Mirett W Hughes Mra W Campbell Mra H MuliAll Mawsada Rotuatsio J V Carniale Mee Thaw Routt JW Thompson Pontmaator and others rox cartiale j riodaon fewman hilliga wine poianr and prof reawoay.
A chaotic report outlines Mexican labor strikes and rebel activity stirring in the north. References to Huerta era clashes, military deployments, and civilian hardships describe violence near the border, with mentions of deaths, evacuations, and efforts to control rioters. The piece notes army operations, civilian insecurity, and shifting loyalties as the conflict intensifies in the region.
A chaotic scene erupted at Newark with armed confrontations and a fatal volley. George Aobaroaky, 14, was killed by a gunfire exchange on Ourday near Miners Ail as tensions rose during protests and a parade of authorities deployed.
A fragmented notice describes Union Grove School closing exercises held on a Saturday afternoon along the Mesto and Washington road. The event features professorial remarks, education notices, and a concluding nod to Harhell Alone, with mentions of local figures and ceremonial proceedings in a faded archival style.
A garbled listing references Bunny AM Fn Series and Taxus Lowy Carhyontanr a Wane 4 Mouton 4 Born Worth Aubin 1, with various names and a note about a performance next Thursday evening. The event, titled The Prats arik, is described as formatted for Falun Viete with a large turnout and a 74 percent attendance expectation.
A garbled report notes soldiers and civilians preparing for a major event slated to boost morale. The piece mentions a forthcoming meet, ship movements, and national scrutiny of defense plans amid uncertain wartime conditions.
In the Brenham area the DrennAm Creamery Co asks patrons to visit in the afternoon on the ret day of Hi e Mwifett and to bring their gream in the morning.
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