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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1915
Page
1
The big coffee pot atop the store withstood the storm, remaining fast to its moorings as a tribute to the strength of the fresh home roasted coffee it represents. It promises six kinds, with one sure to suit your taste, Hardy Newton.
The storm sweeping the city yesterday claimed nine lives with two still missing. One victim was a White woman among the deceased. others were sailors. The storm moved from the north, passed Chicago, and lingered over the lower lake region as winds remained strong.
Ten Mexicans deserters from a Carats detachment near Reynom allegedly crossed into Texas with ten rifles and two heroes. The border patrol is actively searching for the group as Mex Di Trapp returns from Houston with her little son Alle while a Houston boy’s mother joins the search.
Ambassador Gerard to demand explanation from Germany over sinking of the Arabic No effort. Belief grows that a breach between governments nears as affidavits claim no warning was given. Balkan crisis looms with possible alignment against the Allies. Italians defeat Austrians in air combat. Bulgaria positions 150,000 troops on Turkish border. Official note warns cotton contraband to be issued tomorrow.
In Washington Aug 21 the belief grows that a breach occurred after a fatal torpedo. Reports say Americans were lost and the warning from the German government was not conveyed by the war omen.
Laredo Texas August 1 Joseph Bhmon traveling junk dealer robbed on the road by 189 armed Mexicana who took jars. A posse pursues the robbers as reports reflect Balkan war watch and tensions in Europe. Foreign Office to publish proclamation on contraband next day.
Fragment mentions faster scheme, water shortages, conservation measures, railroads' engineers, and a large number of deaths. details are garbled and uncertain, but suggests a municipal water supply, emergency rationing, and railroad construction expenses.
Readable lines describe federal aid by American charitable groups in Mexico City, with Rod Croan coordinating appeals for families in need and a daily intake of applications. The text is garbled and incomplete, but centers on relief efforts and food distribution.
Bad water supply in Galveston amid a break in a main under the bay triggers urgent rescue efforts. Officials order 40 men and two tall roade to build a temporary cross-bay pipeline to the mainland and restore the Alta Tama main as residents endure hot days without water.
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