24 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1912
Page
1
Three young ladies received the highest votes and will be proclaimed the committee’s choice for Labor Day Queen. Voting will occur at several stations with boxes to ensure broad participation. the winner will be crowned at the celebration. Proceeds will help cover event costs. Hearne team plans to travel to College Station for a game and contest participants aim for the top prize.
The report lists figures such as W. T. Young and J. W. Call as organizers for the Labor Day celebration in Dawson, naming venues and proposing speakers. It notes officials including Mayor J. T. Galaney and references to civic roles, with discussions of political activity and a reprimand in Harvey amid farmer organization efforts.
Fragmented text reports ongoing inquiry into campaign funds with mentions of George W Perkins Tomday Howe and Joan Archbald in New York. The garbled material notes calls for investigations and motions in the Senate with references to Penrose and Peoni amendments amid charges and delays.
In Oroville California on August 24 a Western Pacific line near Bolton suffered a near collision after a dispatch failure. The alarms prevented a crash as trains collided between 5:20 and 8:00 that morning. Dozens of workers aided the scene while severe weather and crowded tracks worsened conditions.
An old clipped note discusses a proposed action involving representatives and an airman, aiming to head off a plan. It mentions Johnson as a key contact and references a sensitive allegation. The fragment is incomplete but implies political maneuvering and accusations centered on Kantogey.
A confused report from Austin Texas notes a veteran named Nolen dead and another man, B Tyler, wounded in a morning quarrel over a prior dispute. Tyler reportedly is confined to an insane asylum after a journey to the area.
Conferees' report on postal appropriation collapsed today as opposition reduced to Feingold, allowing Congress to adjourn before night. The dispute over debt and duties was resolved, signaling an imminent adjournment in Washington.
The bill carries 112000 dollars in appropriations as part of the sundry civil operations. President Tal signs the measure amid tariff board provisions and related fiscal implications.
The United States receives a grand welcome for Olympic champions as officials including the governor and president of the United States attend the parade in New York. Plans outline processions from Pitt Avenue to Broadway and a reviewing stand at the ball field, with emphasis on a peaceful, grand celebration.
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