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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1913
Page
1
A Texas opinion questions a recalled law on an unconstitutional scope under the eighteenth century statute as amended by the Thirty second Legislature. The new tax law targets contracts starting this month and will be strictly enforced. Washington dispatch lists several Senate nominations for Texas posts including J La Camp and W J McDonald as federal appointees.
Fragmentary text from an Associated Press wire report notes overwhelming odds and mentions French rapid fire, tarry Peas, Engiut army farmers, and an artillery expert. The damaged wording prevents clear identification of people, place, or event.
A chaotic Washington discussion centers on sugar tariff schedules as lawmakers debate a proposed provision to phase out sugar trees. The substitute bill was defeated, and a plan for gradual annual reductions was considered.
Agents of the Time View Committee questioned managers and performers after a bomb scare hit two downtown restaurants and other resorts. Spectators and visitors crowded the Tenderloin area as police subpoenas arrived, prompting hysteria and frenzied protests among patrons.
Kametine Panthuret, a pulseatlo leader, was freed from jail this morning after a hunger strike lasting several days. Police expect her to return to jail once she recovers from the ordeal and completes her sentence.
A Texas firm agrees to purchase a large tract of Mexican land totaling 142000 acres. The transaction involves substantial capital and marks a notable cross border land deal reported from El Paso.
An early AP dispatch reports a strong quake felt across Utah and Idaho Territory on April 12. Authorities assess damage as scattered and minor while residents rush to check homes and utilities. No serious injuries immediately reported, with emergency crews surveying affected areas.
Rome reports the Pope is very ill after a relapse with a tracheal bronchitis developing. Temperature reached 102 degrees as doctors monitor his status. he is out of bed but in critical condition according to Associated Press dispatches from Rome dated April 12.
In St Louis on April 12 the National Drainage Congress rejected a federal appropriation for the Mississippi River Commission. It adopted a resolution urging creation of a department of public works under a cabinet member and seeking federal supervision.
A levee breach along the Arkansas River at Red Park floods Lake Jefferson Kotemary Kelso Macarthur and Me Gehee. No loss of life reported as towns endure rapid inundation and emergency status is uncertain.
Judge 3 W Doreman returned from Austin where he pursued business for the new Interurban company known as the Bryan and Central Texas Interurban Railroad Company. The charter was granted and bonds totaling 5000 were approved, enabling the company to be funded and listed for market conversion to cash for construction and related works.
A widespread bakers strike is reported with customers noting bread non delivery. The unclear notice mentions preparations in Belgium on a date in April and references disruptions affecting daily bread supply nationwide.
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