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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
1
A major fire at Teague Texas destroyed five rail yard shops and damaged locomotives and equipment. About ten acres burned with near half a million dollars in damage. The blaze began about 2 am in a roundhouse area, sparing the payroll records and prompting an immediate rebuild plan. no injuries reported.
A messy report notes Chinese rebels losing their final stronghold after Nanking fell. Separate item: John Vejo, a Mexican, told Deputy Sheriff Dave Jolly he was robbed of $40 in cash. Frank Domingues, another Mexican, was arrested with $440 found on him and fined after pleading. Domingues reportedly planned to flee to Mexico but may stay.
A chaotic dispatch reports President Huerta pressing to delay a critical message as US mediation and non intervention policy loom. President Wilson reportedly consents to a temporary pause, with ties to Mexican elections and tensions at the border. Lind remains in Mexico City for talks while Washington signals continued non intervention and Americans urged to evacuate danger zones.
The trial of Leo Frank for the Mary Phagan murder ends with a verdict of guilty and a sentence of hanging. The courtroom crowd roars as the decision is announced, with supporters and foes clashing outside, and the press notes the local weather and security measures as the case shocks the city.
Sensations from London indicate Germany and Great Britain may form an alliance. The report mentions Mrs. Claxton traveling with a delegation to Austin and hints at a possible visit to friends as part of diplomatic maneuvering.
Sherbrooke Quebec report: Harry Thaw’s lawyers fear his erratic control may hurt his case. An order from the sheriff bars anyone from seeing him except in the presence of his counsel. The rule aims to curb rambling stories and possible disclosures of his Mattew escape. Salvation Army captains arrived from Montreal to offer spiritual consolation.
Laughlin triumphed in a Philadelphia match against Norris Williams, taking three sets to one to claim the tennis championship title. Williams represented the city in a close contest, with Laughlin asserting dominance in key games to seal victory.
The county court of Bragan names grand jurors for September term including C. M. Methragor and J. Staxny among 20 names. Petit jurors for the first week are listed with 30 names such as S. Byers, Leonard McDonald, H. MoVer, J. R. Stewart, G. Water, and Wesley Porter.
Kurile Powel and Mary Addie Muses were issued a marriage license, with Willis Michell and tote Green listed in the records.
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