08 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1912
Page
1
A damaged message from Washington reports a torpedo boat destroyer in distress with three officers and eighty three men aboard. The vessel was foundering and in bad condition, listed as halting between New York and Bermuda while being cared for at sea.
Fort Ward Texas January 8 officials and county officers begin investigation into a fire that injured nine people. The grand jury is expected to examine the blaze and determine causes and accountability.
A report from Associated Press indicates Rev Righeson faces possible plea today as authorities pursue a legal path toward commutation of a death sentence. Governor Foss and the executive council hold the power to grant clemency with a majority vote.
Washington dispatch reports bitter exchanges among Democratic committees over a cholera of the convention city. William J Bryan seeks to remove James M Guffey of Pennsylvania from the national committee, while Guffey remains. McGiegan is noted as defeated.
The case of By Meadows charged with murdering Alice Yastup near a ship chapel remains unresolved after two hung juries. The body was found floating near Houston following the initial confession and subsequent proceedings. The third trial is scheduled to proceed today in Marston, Texas.
Texas January 8. Associate Pron Pathami reports Vase division traffic on the Rock Inland railroad in Texas Oklahoma and Kansas demoralized. No trains have run through since Saturday. No mail has been carried since then. Cattle ranges are in critical condition following the disruption.
Rep Sherwood of Ohio says the secretary’s estimate of 175 million dollars for the year’s bill is 25 million too high. The investigation was postponed until tomorrow as a house committee charts attack over the cut.
Report mentions worsening meningitis in Dallas with several deaths. society figures are urged to withdraw invitations. The text is fragmented and includes conflicting phrases about dates and individuals.
The office trialect installation for the Firat Methodist Church in 1912 is delayed. The sermon, once to be led by Rev Glenn Flinn, will be preached by De held at Nashville Tent. Dr Holt, longtime missionary in China and Korea, is highlighted as a leading Laymen Missionary Movement official.
By Associated Press New York January 1950 Philip Mann and his wife were electrocuted in Sing Sing today for the murder of their three year old daughter. Authorities said the execution was carried out after the court ruling sentences. The victims were named in court records and the case drew national attention for its severity and the swift justice.
The trial of a Chicago Packers player resumed today as Judge George A. Carpenter planned to rule on two motions by the defense seeking to suppress certain government testimony and evidence. The proceedings focused on suppressing specific testimony and related government actions amid the jury trial timetable.
Senator Owen announces plans to resist the confirmation of Judge Hook to the Supreme Court. Objection to the appointment is framed as a last stand against what is seen as objectionable judicial selection.
A fragmented note from a state health desk reports meningitis in an area described as Winter. The item mentions pharmacy board action and a lawmaker, with garbled names and places implying political reaction to the outbreak and related court decisions.
Indianapolis dispatch reports Jam McManigal, the self confessed writer and principal witness, facing federal grand jury questions on a January dynamiting plot. He was escorted under heavy guard into the room before the session.
Berlin sources report the cabinet has decided to permit reopening of Italian banks following efforts by the German ambassador to Turkey. The move reflects shifting postwar economic policy and international diplomatic pressure during the era.
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