13 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
1
Dec 13 report from Paso suggests Villa plans to split his army into groups of twenty five to loot and raid property along the American border. The item notes a delicate border situation with potential security concerns for aid and law enforcement.
A fragment notes Secretary Daniels reviewing the condition of the Atlantic Fleet, meeting with cabinet members, state leaders, and governors to discuss naval readiness and projected actions. The excerpt suggests a high-level briefing and subsequent discussions among national and regional leaders.
A garbled OCR style note refers to women’s suffrage and a constitutional debate, mentioning the term suffrage and a committee or forum. The fragment hints at advocacy efforts and a call to action for political rights.
A local notice urges participation in the Eagle Auto Contest, promising cash prizes and acclaim. It encourages readers to compete, nominate entrants, and turn in reports, with instructions on how to apply and start quickly. It mentions a 20 percent commission and December awards, urging timely action.
Plainview reports say a man named Morgan, indicted for arson, is sought after a house fire near Spring Lake killed two bones found among the ruins. Investigators now believe the remains belong to a different animal. Morgan was arrested later but to be returned to Wimeultt.
A damaged and unclear report describes a Canadian torpedo boat loss with fragmentary details about the vessel Grilsp and its crew, mentioning wireless signals and unclear actions. The text references a lookout or rescue effort and vague location hints, with garbled phrases about a voyage or sea incident and the vessel’s crew.
Cotton Palace stockholders in Waco vote unanimously for a new 1917 exposition coliseum with capital increase not to exceed 50000 dollars. The current coliseum will remain as a main exhibition space for out of town exhibitors. Auditor reports 916 expo profits of 821,192.70. Directors elected include T F P Bust Asher Sanger and others. Officers to be announced in January. Bonds approved by the commissioners court in Ridge precinct and Kurten area.
The assault to murder indictment against Eldred McKinnon and J. B. Watson and another son was continued to February after a state home examination. trial which was set for today at Fairfield was postponed.
A federal land cost investigation began in New York with an initial focus on the housing market. Prosecutors outlined aims to examine rising living costs and associated factors affecting residents. The inquiry, described as preliminary, targets potential price drivers and policy implications.
The civil service examination for W.W. Galmer and Milton Thomas at Galveston is noted with Galveston College involvement. The event, conducted by 7. A. Cloud, followed official inspection procedures as part of the civil service board. Bryan is mentioned in connection with the examination.
In a recent event in Kansas City, Mire Lucile Mike, wife of John Burke, won the hat of Winnie and a number of valuable prizes. The couple, longtime residents of Ryan, were noted in the local report.
Looney came back to Austin after testifying before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington in support of reopening the UK Shreveport rate case. He expressed hope for a favorable commission decision. Luther Nickola accompanied him and will not return to Austin, heading to Chicago for the federal case involving the St Louis Commercial Association and state rights in the matter of interstate fares.
Washington reports cautious progress as Wilson debates German peace terms and a potential conference. The German embassy notes omissions in proposals, while Paris and London react to Hollweg's speech and new French cabinet shifts. Combat updates show limited action on the front lines and Greece, with political maneuvers shaping the coming weeks.
Captain Orman La Trobe of the Thirteenth United States Cavalry plunged into Mormon Lake while attempting to rescue a comrade. The incident occurred this morning as they tried to save a pelican. La Trobe died and his actions prompted consideration for a United States Medal of Honor.
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