24 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1912
Page
1
Ananointed Prem reports a severe weather bulletin noting ten inches of snow and potential burial risk in New York. Two vessels, Turrlatha and Job May, are in distress off the port and a tugboat ferry collision left two men fatally injured.
A Mexican farmer, Adario Trevino, was arrested after allegedly beating his wife to death with a club thirteen miles east of San Antonio. His eleven year old child was injured during the attack as neighbors reported his attempt to move the body in a wagon before the sheriff arrived.
The Panhandle endures severe cold with temperatures around 13 degrees above zero. No snow locally, but heavy snow lies south of the Canadian River. Cattlemen report the range in excellent condition and cattle in fine shape for the season.
In Upper Red Hook New York on December 24 suffragists battled a fierce blizzard as they began a long walk toward Livingston as part of their protest effort. The rough weather tested their resolve but the march continued despite the heavy snow and icy conditions.
In Texas this morning a man shot his wife in a hotel room and then killed himself. The couple’s ten year old son fled in panic. A letter found on the man expressed illness and deep despondency.
In Austin on December 24 the state canvassing board cannot finish tallying state returns because Lamar Callahan and Palo counties have not yet reported.
Ben Jones, fleeing a county convict gang, waded into the Brazos River near Wilbur Texas hoping for Christmas at home. He became trapped in quicksand and was rescued in a near fatal ordeal, according to a Waco dispatch.
An attempted assassination at a Tokyo palace failed when the assailant, who tried to kill himself, was arrested. The would be assailant broke into the palace and was stopped before reaching Prince Automo Yamacats, a supreme military councilor of Japan.
An Associated Press crew suffered injuries when the Seminole Limited passenger train on the Central of Georgia Railroad wrecked near here today. Emergency crews responded as investigators began assessing the scene and determining the cause of the incident.
A renowned English aviator was killed today near London when his monoplane clipped a gate and crashed after takeoff. The pilot, identified as Edward Petre Keown, died in the incident, with details reported by The Associated Press.
Prominent Kyle bank robbery suspects were released in a Texas justice court today after evidence was deemed insufficient for detention. The cases against s seized individuals were dismissed without a hearing.
Advices to the state department report the Cananea mining district has restored order and danger to Americans from Mexican strikers is no longer expected. No further details provided by Associated Press.
Ris, an American railroad official, reports he was imprisoned by rebel forces but has been leased under an implied treaty. He asserts he was treated well during captivity.
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