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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1912
Page
1
President Taft signals opposition to Congress while new quake tolls near Constantinople rise. He plans to press for retention of the commerce court and veto provisions, as rescuers cope with mass destruction and fears of aftershocks spread among survivors.
Reported criminal activity involving gamblers in New York prompts attention to a Supreme Court intention. The fragmentary copy mentions police and legal action as authorities respond to the alleged crime and suspect movements.
The EW union station, described as among the finest in the West, opened today in Joel Maryland. Officials hailed the facility as a major transportation hub with a reported value near one million dollars amid ongoing regional infrastructure development.
Beaumont Texas Aug 17 a report estimates damage surpassing 40 000 dollars from a lightning strike yesterday. Two 3 000 gallon tanks of the Gault Hyco company at Kiestra between Beaumont and Port Arthur were struck burning and largely destroyed, with most oil tanks damaged or consumed.
In London today Lady Decies wife of Baron Pooles and daughter of Gore J. Gould welcomed a daughter. The birth adds a new member to the Decies and Pooles families with details repeated in local society notices.
Washington August 17 President Tutt signed a 160 million Benalon appropriation bill into law. The measure funds pension programs and support for veterans nationwide, signaling a major fiscal commitment from the administration.
Los Angeles August 17 jury clears Clarence Darrow of bribery indictment. Judge Hotton instructed the panel and eliminated the count alleging bribery of juror George Loomis. Verdict returned after deliberation, judges and attorneys present.
A chaotic scene unfolds near the White House town as Governor Wilson and State Chairman Gronicup clash over crowd control while Attorney Harrow faces charges. Judge Hutton signals a verdict as jurors remain attentive amid tense exchanges and corroborative testimony.
Tuskegee based floteteers join Allen Academy as new instructor for the coming year. The candidate, versatile in modern languages and continental scholarship, arrives with Oxford links and broad educational training. Pending approval, this hire would complete the teaching corps for the next session.
Harte W Westbrook and his wife, Mr and Mrs Hore W Westbrook, depart from the city for a long honeymoon voyage. The couple, prominent in Georgia, include the groom recently appointed to the chair of Bugisim at the Baptist To voraity of Stanghal, China.
Congress seems set to adjourn amid cautious schedules as members face state duties and travel. President Roosevelt may address a Progressive rally at Point of Pines while campaigns and party meetings unfold, delaying major bills to a later session.
A historical listing describes a 28 H. P. 2 passenger Roadster with 105 inch wheel base, gas tank, self starter, nickel plating, and price $950.00 plus tax. followed by a 20H P. 5 passenger touring car with 105 inch wheel base, complete with top, nickel tank, salt starter, lamps, and price $1050.00. Both entries indicate factory origin and feature details in terse fashion.
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