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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
1
Washington reports a House hearing linked a major leak scandal touching President Wilson and his aides. Key figures Josoph WH Tumulty Prost Mook Wilson secretaries and a New York trader are named amid claims a note and letter influenced information on Wilson’s stance. The investigation suggests conferred meetings at a New York hotel and a possible long chain of communications.
Police in Philadelphia uncovered evidence that Hemmant W. Lewis ended Miss Colbert in Atlantic City and that a hair lock found in Colbert’s hand matches Lewis. Authorities also noted a matching undershirt, supporting the theory of a fatal confrontation and linking Lewis to the crime.
London reports a public appeal for German and Russian fronts with Allied reactions. Verdun artillery and naval actions unfold as Greece and Athens exchange notes over reparations. A Greek steamer Shipiron was struck by a submarine. twelve crewmen saved.
A fragmented report notes a fatal incident on January 6 in Prem Mushoree involving four children who died after a mishap. The sparse text mentions an increase in deaths among young people and unclear circumstances surrounding the event.
Haskell County sheriff calls on neighboring officers after a series of dynamite blasts struck Black neighborhoods in Hankel and nearby areas. Investigators report no arrests yet but say enough evidence exists to proceed. Many Negro residents consider leaving the county as placards from a White Renters League warn whites to hire only white workers and threaten action against Black cotton pickers.
Reports from American consuls in Kuraye and America show plans for vocational shifts and leisure trips to Europe. The era of cheap European tours ends as postwar economies tighten and prices climb, with travelers facing more expensive steamship tickets and higher living costs.
Austin Texas January 5 Representative Harry Fisher of Harrie county has announced a plan to push a bill through the Legislature for about one million dollars to pay debts of the state penitentiary system. The bulk of claims are said to be due merchants of Houston and surrounding territory. W A Pone of Melanann county will urge passage, citing letters from firms across the United States asserting the money is owed.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to political positions on an unspecified resolution and republican views. The content mentions Washington Senate actions, possible opposition to a Hitchcock solution, and proposals related to peace measures and endarmament. Names and exact events are not discernible.
Fragmentary dispatch from Laredo Texas June 6 notes a reported general strike and a casualty during a constitutional gathering in Quareiare. Text is garbled and lacks coherent details or verifiable names or dates.
The report notes a proposal by State Labor Commissioner W Woodman to place department attaches and employees under civil service rules. The bill would require examinations for all state employes similar to federal standards, though it faces opposition. Woodman defends it as reducing patronage despite previous objections from critics.
A garbled report outlines a man attempting to claim accident insurance tied to a film scene. The fragment hints at a collaboration with utilities and a theater or cinema setting in Chicago, including a staged incident and an award from a council or committee.
D White plans a large two block building covering half a city block to be completed by March 15. The structure will be 132 feet wide and 115 feet deep with heavy brick front steel ceilings and concrete floors, fireproof features, and a new doorway between two buildings. Street paving will extend to 25th street, improving the area and boosting future business value.
A violent incident last night near Parvon left Utler Black dead after a stray shot. Witness Jatt Brown testified the shooting arose from a dispute, with Brown noting the assailant aimed to threaten and fired in the work area.
The opening of the market shows crude oil advancing to 1295 with gains tied to the producers' long-term reaction. Analysts note persistent optimism as trading begins and stock movements reflect early strength across related sectors.
Mrs Frances offers compensation after a Labor Department inquiry notes a claim by a theater worker. A government auditor confirms a payment plan and details remain under review as officials assess eligibility and proper disbursement.
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