12 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1911
Page
1
The Ble Head section notes U.S. cavalry in the region amid reports of Mexican insurrection. Many Mexicans flee Treas from Roquilas after rumors that citizens will be executed by forces from that area.
From Presidio Texas on April 12 Cruz Hanchex an insurgent leader declared his army will enter the besieged city of Ojlanga within five days. A failed attack left rebel trenches close to town and supplies for the beleaguered defenders rely on the last ford linking to the American line.
In Austin on April 12 the Supreme Court overruled the motion for a rehearing in the Lightfoot-Colguitt case. The mandamus issue had previously favored Terrell and Sparks, marking the latest procedural step in the lengthy dispute.
Governor Gallego predicts a split in the opening Texas League game between San Antonio and Austin. Fans expect a competitive battle as the two teams meet in the season debut and aim to start strong.
A youth broke the shop window at Stet thanaon and Pele Jewelry, stealing rings and lodge emblems valued at about H1000. The incident involved a muffled rock and occurred last night, with lawmen pursuing leads.
A freight wreck on the International and Great Northern line just south of Navasota killed brakeman Baker. Train No. 80 northbound out of Spring derailed after an axle failure, throwing the crew into the ditch. Baker was crushed. other crew members were not seriously injured. Baker’s body was sent to Bryan for burial as funeral plans were announced.
April 12 report from San Antonio and Washington notes a US boundary commission planned to reestablish the Texas New Mexico line. Chairman Underwood of Alabama leads the Ways and Means effort, proposing tariff reductions and a Canadian reciprocity bill akin to McCall. A 200000 cracker factory project is announced in Lockhart, while mayor Pleide’s reection election set for May 3.
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