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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1913
Page
1
The 48th Congress opens under Democratic control with President Wilson seeking tariff revision. Speaker Champ Clark is reelected, while a push for Constitutional amendments and equal suffrage petitions shapes the initial session. The Democratic drive aims to keep the labor force active through August and set the legislative agenda.
The Supreme Court ruled that corporations leasing all property and earning income only from loans are not doing business and hence qualify for exemption from the federal corporation tax. The decision relieves hundreds of corporations from paying the tax.
Washington April 7 the extraordinary session opened with President Wilson’s push for tariff legislation. Early impressions suggest the President will control the agenda, seeking free consideration for the tariff bill first and then other measures. He warned features may be revised until they meet his approval or face a veto when sent to him.
Private Louie R. Chandler of the Twenty sixth Infantry was killed yesterday afternoon in Texas City. A gust blew off his hat from a speeding automobile and a fall from the rear seat occurred while he tried to regain it. He was twenty three, from Williams County Kentucky, enlisted last year, came here from Port Brady. His family in Mariies County, Kentucky, has been notified.
In Fort Worth a man allegedly harmed his wife and committed suicide after disputes over her earnings. Detectives report the incident occurred recently, with Gracie seeking help as investigators piece together the sequence of events.
A river vessel capsized yesterday off the coast, resulting in multiple drownings. Four survivors include Charles Puhor, president of the engineering company, and Roesellachman, the company's secretary, plus two seamen. Among the deceased is Mr Kou, husband of a former young lady, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mardy.
Local officials consider amending their charters to adopt home rule and raise funds for the Confederate era pension tax. The proposal includes valuation changes and a count of deputy county officers to support the measure.
A garbled report states levees at Memphis stay intact amid flood concerns near the Mississippi River within a foot of flood stage. Officials monitor the situation as conditions rise and preparations continue for possible action along the riverfront.
Mexico City April 7. Tenmncing a key city in the state, rebels under General DaLao captured it in a recent battle. A force of federales has been sent to recapture the town.
A buggy drawn by a horse crashed on North Main Street injuring a two year old and a five year old, with two men jailed after a washout near the fountain. The horse bolted down Main Street toward Mechaufs Avenue, throwing the buggy and narrowly missing deeper harm.
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