10 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary account notes delegates at a 1910 convention dealing with party dynamics and tensions between Northern and Southern factions. Reported gunfire and a wounded man amid confusion as Colonel Roosevelt attended. no motive given and details uncertain due to damaged text.
Colquitt will control the Democratic convention and write the platform, Col. Wolters said after arriving. He predicted Colquitt would elect the late chairman and shape the party’s stance.
A strong earthquake rocked Constantinople on August 10. Reports say numerous persons were killed or wounded as villages near the Bay of Matamors were devastated. Details remain uncertain as rescue efforts continue.
Washington August 1 President Taft favored the Panama Canal bill. The measure would prohibit government ownership of the canal and require tolls for foreign vessels. The White House is expected to sign the bill, shaping canal governance and toll policy.
A historical notice reports orders issued under military or civil protection to safeguard civilians. The fragment references locations and dates but lacks full names and places, indicating authorities directed regular forces to protect Americans amid unrest or danger.
The latest Texas school apportionment totals $5 for 1,019,000 pupils, the largest in state history. The move allocates funds to most common schools and adds near-term support for agricultural departments, domestic science, and training programs.
The Bryan Gan Club held a trap meet yesterday at Deltwood Parc where beginners staged events and excitement ran high. Maxey Wick and Johnle Simm led for the prize with four 87s out of 100. Will Kie plans to attend the next meeting Friday afternoon and aims to raise the team score.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs J J Deens in Ballinger after a long residence in Aryan and Ballinger. She leaves a daughter Mrs Omar Harbors and numerous brothers in Texas. Funeral held in Ballinger with a large attendance as family and friends mourn.
Fragmentary text describes a violent event with mention of killings and explosions. The source is garbled, but it references a three hour duration and victims. Names, places, and concrete facts are unreadable.
Longview Texas reports a reservoir break washing out rail lines. The incident damaged B16 track segments at Suntalt Po Teanga Pace and Great Northern lines, with a bridge reportedly washed out overnight.
Report from Jaros Mexico says General Roca claims peace negotiations with Mexico have begun but he denies the reports. Aus 10.
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