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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
1
In San Antonio a Black assailant attempted to murder James Dashiel, his wife, and their four children. The axeman crept in darkness and struck the wife, severing her head and wounding a arm as the family woke to screams. authorities search for the attacker.
Philadelphia August 6 The federal government attacked the so called motion picture trust seeking dissolution of the Motion Picture Patents Company and General Film Company alleging their combination to monopolize the film industry and theater exhibition. The suit targets the Mogra phical firms including Edisons Natson Henaway Kalem Labin Melies Path Selig Vitagraph and Armat.
The governor announced Justice Sofapoint would preside at an extraordinary term of the New York Supreme Court. A divorced man named Sherman was arrested after allegedly killing his wife with an axe, the victim dying instantly. The case drew vigorous prosecution expectations as authorities prepared for trial.
Police search noted ruffians haunts in New York as they track a brutal farm robber blamed for violent crimes. One case reports the suspect snatching an infant and dashing it toward a wall while the mother cried, with money involved but no funds found.
Providence August 16 Colonel Roosevelt in Rhode Island amid a murder case in Houston. Finch charged with murder as principal witness against him. The Times-Herald notes the Progressive Party rallying support for Roosevelt and discusses campaign strategy and potential election strength.
Henster Brandeiges urged rejection of the conference report on Panama canal legislation today. He favored appointing a joint committee from the House and Senate to work out the problems before further action. Senator Armandizee opposed the report as a violation of party obligations and warned against banning ships operated by certain nations. The Panama canal conference report was adopted.
Several hundred rebels encamped opposite Columbus have departed for the Mexican border. American soldiers prevented them from shipping 80,000 rounds of ammunition, ending their stay near the border.
A well known star fell victim to a motor boat accident off the coast. The actor, identified by fragments as Proba Bly, was reportedly in company when the craft struck breakers near the Pacific Ocean. Co stars and the public await official confirmation of the injury and status.
In Galveston Texas on August 1 1912 agents from the International Great Northern and Texas & Pacific railroads met to arrange expeditious handling of the cotton crop this fall.
From Richmond Virginia Aug 16 a report says Col James Hays Quarles librarian at A and M College returns to lead the Waco Morning News. The item notes Quarles will serve as managing editor and carry on the paper's editorial duties.
Gime Hunts a prominent citizen of Kurten died last Monday and was interred in the Kurten cemetery. The funeral rites were held Tuesday at 4 o'clock with many friends from Ryan attending. He had ties to Bruton county and left a widow and four children. He served as a judge and left a lasting personal impression on neighbors and the community.
The incident on Saturday night left Jack Williams dead after a quarrel with James and Williams, a contested area near Charlie Bre. An autos ride brought Williams to town as evidence pointed to a fatal blow from a cartweed slick. Investigators pressed preliminary hearings to confirm guilt while witnesses described threats and injuries.
Listing details a 20H two passenger Rowister with 23 gallon oil tank, 105 inch wheel base, top, top cover, windshield, five lamps, self starter, Prestolite tank, pickel plate throughout, priced F. O. B. factory at $950.00. Another 20H 5 passenger soaring car with similar specs and 105 inch wheel base, complete with top, top cover, windshield, Prestolite tank, self starter, five lamps, and all wicket finish, offered F. O. B. factory at $1050.00.
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