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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1912
Page
1
Washington April 1 Mexican rebels seek arms and aircraft to fuel their scoutlog efforts. An American author delivered two aeroplanes to El Paso, but the Insurrectos fail to use them effectively as arms and ammunition cross the border amid reported shortages.
In Indianapolis April 1 The hard coal miners nationwide suspended operations this morning as wage contracts await signing. John Y White president of the United Mine Workers says increases for anthracite miners will follow without a struggle after talks with operators in Cleveland.
The defented parties in a patent monopoly case prepare to appeal before a full bench. The government joins in the appeal with a request for Perthjestog to intervene, as reported from Washington on April 1.
The Oxford eight won the race decisively against Cambridge today in an easy victory. The event took place in England, with local spectators and officials noting Oxford's strong start and sustained lead throughout the contest.
A 26 year old man, Fay Achey, died after entering a garage owned by Charles G. Gules. He poured a pan of gasoline on the floor and lay beside it with a blanket over him. He was found decedent this morning. Police report unclear details but indicate suicide or accidental exposure in a Moor locale.
In Fort Worth Texas April L attorneys for Frank Norris sought quashing of his indictment arguing indicting statements to the grand jury were not material to the inquiry. The court granted a continuance until 2 PM as defense claims any false statements were not perjury and the grand jury actions were improper.
A New York dispatch reports Germany will not invade Mexico despite rumors of troops landing in Mexico. The foreign office says there is no occasion for action.
The Supreme Court granted a temporary restraining order to prevent the removal of the Orient railway offices from Sweetwater Texas. The ruling, issued April 1, directs that the offices remain in place pending further order in the case brought by Associated Press.
An American student drowned while swimming with two companions in the Brazos River. The swift chilly water overwhelmed them and the body has not yet been recovered.
A 21 year old cadet from A M College Norman S Munter disappeared Saturday afternoon in the Brazos river near Camp Moses during a cadet practice march. Despite cadets and officers in the river and a relay search the body was not recovered by nightfall.
Washington April 1 Robert Lave Taylor United States Senator from Tennessee died after gallbladder surgery last Thursday. The illness worsened despite stimulants and care. Mrs Taylor was at his bedside when he passed at 9 40 Saturday morning after a day and night vigil.
Fragmentary OCR reports describe near Memphis a levee breach on Gayoso causing water to threaten homes. Residents evacuated to higher ground as floodwaters rose along the river. Local authorities urged caution and prepared emergency responses for the surrounding district.
Elliott Allison B Morehouse Ray P Toole and Frank Singleton face charges for approving presenting and sealing government false vouchers in a land bases case. The defendants are named in the action and case details reference a land base project with alleged improprieties.
New York hosts an extraordinary exhibit of rare paintings valued at three million dollars. Curator Merbert Mally, editor of the Consolaeur, presents the collection to benefit the Charles Dickens centenary. Dewitt Thomas, charged with the Macy murder, is jailed awaiting a Wednesday examining trial.
The record rainfall drenched the area, with rainfall measured as the heaviest in five years across Texas and Paris. Officials reported heavy downpours beginning yesterday noon and continuing today, disrupting travel and prompting brief weather advisories.
The Washington court today affirms the state decision against Standard Oil Company of New York and the Republic Company of New York, upholding the prior legal action and state authority in the matter.
Twenty persons were killed and three injured when the Laille Bané powder mill at Wares exploded today. The blast levelled the plant and caused extensive damage in the area. Local authorities are investigating the disaster and families await news.
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