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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
1
From New Orleans reports dated December 29 hint at a brewing revolution and a reorganization of forces near the border. Advises suggest 16 000 organized troops and 4 000 awaiting deploy have been readied, with supposed U S indirect support.
Reports received from Hale County indicate heavy rainfall across the area with maps showing half to over two inches in places during the past week. The central Texan weather summary notes a dry spell lasting months prior, making the recent precipitation timely for farmers and stockmen who now expect relief and potential benefits to crops and pastures.
A fragmentary marriage notice describes a wedding at the Prospect area, noting Mr. Tipitas HM and Mrs. Merrmuet with guests and witnesses listed. It mentions a bride from Gurlela and a groom from Ky ond, referencing social arrangements and a home reception after January.
In Jefferuan City, a parolee named Dee mee Besuchamy from Ken yan was released to marry but drank and later returned to the penitentiary. He received a two year sentence for a forged letter and related charges. Hadley revoked his parole on two men's recommendation. Ward Beuuchamp celebrated his parole Mudwedine 109 Marios.
Special to the Dryun Kagté Bhrevevurt dated December 28 reports farmer Mitton Lioya Platt died from a wound after a twelve year old negro boy accidentally fired a gun while hunting. The boy, frightened by a charging bull, discharged the weapon while the farmer held it in his hands.
An explosion at the American Smelting and Refining Company plant five miles from Blucky injures about thirty and kills four workers. The blast occurred while men tunnelled beneath an air pile. two bodies have been removed. Victims named include Guillermo Domaguex and Jose Rui Reyes with others unidentified.
In the lower Rio Grande valley area from Harlingen to Nueces valley farms plan cotton by irrigation. Northern capitalists and families including the Holland Texax company J M Mack and the Rook family invest to prepare land, plant, and push early maturing cotton to avoid boll weevil damage. Investments approach fifty thousand dollars for irrigation schemes and land development.
Forecasters warn a heavy cold front will sweep Fort Worth and northern Texas tonight. Temperatures are expected to dip to near zero to one degree above zero as the coldest spell of the winter grips the state.
Special to The Bryan Eagle notes heavy rain in Holnstan and Bryan with more than two inches. streets flooded and basements flooded. Interior work delayed on the Brian building in Dallas area as roofing proceeds. A dance in Honan was attended by many local youths. Miss Susie Lomax recovering well after appendectomy in Dallas.
Senator P C Weinert of Saline chaired the joint committee probing penal institutions. He announced plans to reform the system by parole and a state board of pardons. The measure aims to limit imprisonment while maintaining accountability for offenders and supports reformatory options rather than harsh punishment.
A garbled historical report references trials involving Rawat Javea and figures like Jones, Metiye, and Mason. It notes a fixed end value of 950 and mentions a wreck near Covethon, with several unnamed suspects linked to Jones and kinship claims. The fragment hints at recent arrests of four individuals, all bearing the name Jones, amid unclear charges.
The Bryan Elks lodge committees oversee upcoming open house and dance events. Decorations are being prepared to match the lodge’s high standards. Arrangements are led by T. E. Cole I Al Saunders and John Vik with finance Wilson Bradley R A Marison and Lamar Bethea.
San Antonio Texas December 19 county officials and residents of El Paso and nearby areas debate a plan to divide El Paso County into two or more counties ahead of a Texas legislature session. The proposal centers on a dividing line near Bier Blanca with tentative counties named Van Horn and another around the Van Horn valley. The discussion references the creation of a new amusement park in San Antonio as unrelated context.
Dec 31 San Absonto Texas reports the planned White City project to mirror Chicago’s expo. Local business leaders discuss funding and timing for opening the demonstration city park and facilities, aiming for a rapid completion and public access next spring.
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