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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
1
A New York dated April 1 story shows the death toll rising to 1598 with several survivors and noted victims. The report cites the writer Jacques Patrolte and mentions a boating tragedy where a prominent person and aides perished as passengers sought lifeboats amid chaos.
Eyewitness account recounts the sinking of the Titanic after hitting an iceberg. Survivors describe frantic water, lifeboats, and the rescue by the Carpathia as the ship broke apart and chaos unfolded in darkness and cold.
The United States weather service notes no reply to the Mexican forecast. The outlook mentions unsettled conditions with showers tonight or Saturday, affecting areas in both countries.
In Austin on April 19 a report notes progress on irrigation schemes across Matagorda Wharton and Trinity river lands. Four districts are advancing reclamation plans expected to reclaim about 100000 acres at a cost not exceeding 2606. Work has begun on Trinity river land reclamation near Dallas with the State Levee and Drainage Commissioner urging swift action.
The Democratic Executive Committee of Uraro County met at the courthouse at 10 o'clock with County Chairman J K Parker presiding and E W Ren Thaw as secretary. Delegates to the county convention were to be elected on May 4 at 2 pm, to select delegates to the Brazos County state convention in Houston on May 2. Delegation strength by precincts was listed, noting Brazos County’s overall allotment of two delegates to the state convention.
The Norris defense rested this morning as rebuttal testimony began. Witness described letters as on whole sheets, and Rev Norrisle faced questions about evidence. Clarence Oussey testified as the primary rebuttal witness denying sufficient evidence to convict Norris.
Chicago April 12 over one thousand delegates from women’s clubs and organizations gathered for a convention aimed at reviving and expanding the good roads movement. Leaders outlined a nationwide outreach with future gates from every state to endorse improved highway development.
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