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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1912
Page
1
Beaumont officials announce penalties for circulating false reports about contagious diseases. City attorney Cutkow warns fines from 5 to 200 dollars for those found spreading such misinformation. Local authorities urge residents to verify facts before sharing claims.
A blaze in New York caused about 1 250 000 dollars in damage to the warehouse of a national store company. The Wanamaker and Gimbel stores suffered large losses while fireproof walls saved other merchants stocks. Fire officials evaluated the scene and declared major departments affected.
Thousands lined streets as Cardinal Farley returned to the new American cardinalate home. Children sang songs and cheered, celebrating the church leader’s reception and the nation’s new honorary figure.
In Washington the Lorimer inquiry was adjourned until tomorrow. Taft's message on government economy was submitted in the House. The International Harvester investigation was urged before the senate committee. A claim stated that 51 percent of rockholders in steel wagon beet and banker combines also control IH Company. Construction of twenty two ships for Panama canal service was noted. Old age pensions for civil service employees were advocated by the civil service committee.
Report from Houston dated January 17 says members of the State Nurserymen’s Association note that recent warm spells spared many citrus trees over one year old, with damage falling short of earlier feared predictions. A few first year trees were killed in late freeze.
Day Annocratea Prem ington June 17 Speaker Hump Chirk and other leaders say Congress will stay in session until August. The extended session will overlap both national conventions, a first since 1493 in this context.
Donations and bids pour in for the Texas Industrial Congress prize offerings. About 25 entries have been received in the first 40 days since the incentive was announced, supporting a total prize pool of 910,000 dollars across categories.
The Associated Press reports Elane cases and two deaths in Texas. The latest daily update shows case counts up to noon, with officials awaiting further details and responses from health authorities.
Reports from Shreveport and surrounding areas describe a tense mood as word spreads of possible U S intervention in Cuba. Officials say no action has been taken yet but disturbances are feared as the news leaks to country districts.
Reports from Asuncion say insurgents have captured the president and government troops are attempting a rescue. Heavy street fighting leaves many dead in the Paraguayan capital during a revolution in progress.
In Chicago Morrie & Co are said to have selling agencies in 1000 American cities. Remodeling at 8 Taylor Bay with a new contact from Mr. Austin to overhaul the residence. A ventilated attic will become a stylish suite with cedar closet and modern bath. The improvements will enhance Mr. Arin's already pretty home.
A Texas sheriff reports a bank robbery confession involving a suspect named Holloway who allegedly admitted taking $5006. The statement comes amid local investigations and police statements referenced by Associates Pree Chicas and Kate Wibarger.
Jan 17 192? Charlahne and Roy Allen were targeted high way in connection with the disappearance of Violet Mable. Auro in New York last Saturday. Tuskeges Negro Conference began in Institute with Tate delivering and outlining farmer progress. Teachers and clerks discussed improving life for the Negro community.
Austin Texas January 17 reports say public schools closed as part of a regional meningitis outbreak. Quarantines extend across many Central Texas towns with some areas placing armed guards on public roads to enforce the measures.
The indictments allege J. B. Sneed murdered A. Goyen Sr. by the grand jury. The case dates to January 2 and involves a misspelling issue in the oligár's name being reported as Snead.
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