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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1911
Page
1
Committees working for Ani rally of the Commercial Club prepare for a large meeting. Aldolph Boldt of the Chamber of Commerce Ham will be principal speaker. A rotary report and a review of the club’s progress are planned.
A major gusher struck near Electta, about twenty-five miles northwest of Wichita Falls, Texas. The well reached 1800 feet and yields 25,000 barrels daily. The Rivers Company paid Wagxoner $75,000 as part of the mineral rights deal.
Me Will Gester held a position at the H T C station and was involved in a local incident at the central rail yard. The report notes his long association with Bryan and his reputation as the “Some man of New business.”
A Cotton Belt passenger train derailed four coaches after a southbound run, killing the engineer and a crewman, with no other fatalities reported among passengers. A separate boiler accident overturned the engine near Ullmer, killing an engineer and injuring others. A three year old girl died from burns sustained while playing at home.
In Austin on January 7, proceedings center on Attorney General Lightfoot to issue an opinion impacting Governor Cotgutt while Bolmes and tax commissioner Deshiot Ir challenge or support shifts. Colquitt vows to pursue a remedy July 30 as tensions rise around Holmer and Buford succession plans linked to the January 17 note.
A historical account notes an air race incident near Cottage Tala with injuries and a wrecked engine on the Flyer. Names include Dr. Kenneth A. King and D. Rosolds as conductor. others listed as passengers or officials in Austin and Houston. No delays reported in traffic despite the wreck.
A wreck on the Missouri Kansas Texas railway near Abbott left Pullman conductor Jane H. Reynolds and Dr. King of Dallas dead, with several passengers injured. Train Nos. 8 and 11 collided head on as No. 5 and No. 4 halted, cars derailed, wreckage spread, responders rushed to the scene from Waco and Hillsboro.
The Carnegie Trust Company, once led by Leslie St. Shaw, was deemed unsafe and shut down by New York state authorities. Shaw, a former McKinley era secretary of the treasury, is noted in connection with the closure. Messrs. Fairmin and Lang of Waco plan a Monday opening of their moving picture show “The Dixie” in Harrison building, featuring a complete outfit and electric wares.
Advertisement touts celebrated flour and claims it brings peace to the home, urging purchase in 1911 and presenting it as superior to all others.
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