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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
1
Washington December 21 reports Justice McKenna denies the writ of habeas corpus sought by Harry K Thaw to obtain release from asylum. The court of Appeals had previously been the target of the petition.
A White House briefing notes pending decisions on diplomatic postings to many nations. Horace Knowles confirmed as consul to the Dominican Republic and Justice Horace Larten confirmed as associate Justice of the Supreme Court amid no Senate opposition.
A fatal fight at Millican yesterday left Cord dead after a blow with an axe handle. W. Meredith surrendered to Sheriff Conlee in Bryan after the incident and claims no intent to kill. Judge Holon and County Attorney Bethea prepared for an examination and trial is set for tomorrow morning.
The article reports multiple pardons within the state penitentiary and clemencies granted in recent days. It covers executions of sentences for Belle Coode and other individuals, plus pending trials and bonds set for Joost King Charley Cooper Ida McCall and related cases. Also mentioned are a tent show incident and local bread supplies.
A house fire in Chicago last Saturday claims the lives of Johs Correa aged 7, Charles Corrodia aged 2, and Mary Corrodia aged 4 while parents were away. A stray note seeks the missing family or information, offering a reward.
Multiple local schools including Weyam, Bryas Baptist, Allen Academy and city public schools will dismiss for the holidays and will reopen on Monday after New Year. June 3rd is a noted date in the translated notice.
The readable fragments reference Walton in New Orleans and mention a meeting tonight or Wednesday with weather and attendance notes. Names and exact events are unclear, making precise facts difficult to state.
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