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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1917
Page
1
Jan 18 Patts reports new Austrian and German notes are met with rigidity by the Provisional government. Figures from Figaro claim Germans and Austrians had decided not to reply to the blow but reflect and remain quiet under the overwhelming hit.
An inquiry into presidential war powers led to a notable step as a commission drafted a peace plan. The document, to be presented to the house, sets the scope of witnesses allowed to testify and compels cooperation from those called. Thomas Lawson and several New York actors are among next week’s witnesses.
Fragmentary dispatches report Teutons widening gains along the Moldavian front near the Rualan and Bersih lines with the capture of a Martiany town and 400 garrison troops. Reports also note British footing at Saar and a Russian ship sinking off the Baltic coast amid ongoing fronts in January.
A woman identified as Lawrence Smith shot and killed her husband at their home today after reportedly refusing to drink. The motive cited involves an alleged pressure related to liquor. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and the couple’s history.
Fragmented OCR weather snippet mentions freezing conditions and vague timing. It references tonight and tomorrow with numbers that may indicate temperatures or times, but the text is garbled and hard to parse. Entities are unclear. no distinct organizations or locations are reliably identified.
The report claims General Gonzales, a major figure in the City of Mexico, led government forces against Vilistas near Pilar de Comyho, about 40 miles west of Bantavalle. Mang Ville prisoners taken. Vita factions reportedly defeated. No deaths announced. The populace welcomed Gonzales at a reception following his recent victory.
In a hard fought second game of two contests, Southwestern College defeated the visitors 17 to 9 at halftime and held on as Bolin led the visitors with a late rally. Aggies and Ryan Academy contributed key plays in a close final period.
Jury records show Carrie McLaren held on suspicion of involvement in the death of her ex-husband Niland. A vehicle on the roadside caught fire after a crash, with remains found near the burned wreckage. Grand jury proceedings are underway to determine charges.
Fragmented OCR text covers a variety of topics including a weather reference, a contest, and legal notes. Mentions of a line winner, subscriptions drive, and a trial conclude with remand to jail. Names and places are unclear due to garbled characters.
Fragmented OCR reports a December student shakeup at a college amid turmoil over fall term grading. Faculty impose a policy of no exams, with reassessment delayed until February. many students face withdrawal threats and extended enrollment impacts.
Reports from Washington and Mexico indicate war department plans may be in dispute as details of operations reach press. Officials warn of potential delays and unclear timelines while monitoring border activity and allied troop movements.
Fuller announced his committee slate today in the House. Numerous bills were introduced, with the Senate in recess as the session moves forward.
In Austin on January 1, senators discussed whether the penitentiary should employ collectors for penitentiary bills. Arguments centered on payment terms, administration, and potential appropriation shifts to cover the costs this year and next.
The regular monthly meeting of the city council was held tonight with Mayor Varria presiding. A petition from property owners on Monroe Street was presented for paving and widening streets to connect to nearby institutions. The council appointed members to the finance committee to fund the project and approved paving Lamar, Stomrom, Kanja, and part of Dyker streets. A resolution authorized paid paving and street cleaning, with bids for sweeping and curb repairs. The property tax for 1917 was reviewed and adjusted, and a telephone franchise rate was discussed. The Hawking ordinance restricting street hawks and peddlers was amended to extend north on designated streets. The meeting concluded with routine items and adjournment.
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