02 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1914
Page
1
Washington April 7 reports show party factions near evenly split as administration efforts falter. Analysts say repeal votes loom with a narrow path to success, requiring unexpected support from key blocs to secure the necessary numbers.
In Munielh Movaria on April 2 a aviator named Lathmeyer was killed when the propeller broke during flight. The accident occurred shortly after takeoff from the local airfield and authorities are investigating the cause.
A chaotic incident in Florida involved five hotels burned to ash during a night of riots. Two people were killed and a woman broker injured after a knife attack during the unrest at a private residence. Firefighters reported the blaze caused about half a million dollars in damages as authorities guarded the area to prevent further violence.
Amid anti lead efforts, Fort Worth reformers weigh cancelling the Pure De Steamer Democrats gathering. Barry resigns, claiming majority oppose the Fort Worth convention panel. Senator J Watson notes efforts to hold a rump meeting after Balr-Fy’s ascent, while South Texan officials back Ferguson for governor. Disaster aboard Newfoundland steamer claimed 50 lives as 170 crew perish in ice bound aftermath.
April report from Torreon describes reinforcements arriving amid unrest. Warnings of attack and security measures surface as authorities work to stabilize the area and restore order.
The text reports the president returning to Yale after a period away, with plans noted for a forthcoming event tomorrow at nine. Details are jumbled but indicate a homecoming appearance and reference to a prior presidential visit.
A special meeting of the Commercial Club directors is set for 10 oclock Friday morning. Jane MINNIS serves as President with LM. REWIT as Secretary.
Fletcher, an express agent, fought off a robber who boarded a Seaboard Air Line passenger train near Comer, Georgia. The bandit forced the agent to open the safe, Fletcher drew his pistol and wounded the attacker in the arm before the robber dropped his weapon and fled from the moving train.
Twenty natives were killed and fifty injured when their train collided with a herd on a bridge near Watavia Java. The wreck derailed the train and it plunged into a ravine.
Ohio coal miners idle across the state as operators and unions fail to agree on working terms. The stoppage began today in Columbus following persistent bargaining breakdowns amid ongoing labor tensions.
Dalian Texas April. Aryanase Ty of Dallas, chairman of the committee to arrange the Democratic convention in Fort Worth, resigns citing further action not to proceed. Barry confirms withdrawal after talks with Senator Quintue U Watson. Watson declines further comment. The move challenges plans to hold the State convention for the July governor primary.
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