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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1912
Page
2
A late 19th century Bryan paper fragment mentions a white man and a Black pugilist Jack Johnson near Law Vegan New Mexico, plus talk of mothballing a national convention and closures for July 4. It notes arrestees for obstructing Chicago’s female public order and hints at paving doubts on Main Street.
The piece attacks Chasip Clark and Bryan over the convention battle. It argues New York’s support for Clark shifts momentum, while Bryan allies and leaders like Randell back Clark’s rival. It calls for party unity or withdrawal, and frames Randell and Batley as key figures in the contest.
Yesterday at 10 14 the sacrament of confirmation was solemnly administered by Right Rev N A Gallagher D D bishop of Galveston to about 150 candidates at St Josephs Gathatfe church. The rite included various prayers and exudates for content ion. After the mass Rev J B Gielaner delivered a sermon. In Bohemian Rev J B Kamner preached before the confirmation. The bishop spoke on the importance of the rite and gave fatherly advice. At 6 30 p m confirmation was also administered at St Anthony's church to about two hundred children and youths.
A brisk roundup covers industrial plans and city news from Brownsville to Fort Worth. Topics include a $90,000 gold value shipment, cattle totals, new commercial clubs in Gunter, and permits for businesses in Austin and Austin again. The report mentions a light aviation project in Tulla, a railroad extension for San Antonio, and a Denver company opening in Avatin with a $4.6 million capital. Also noted are public works in Tervel and plans for a sewer system and fire protection funding, plus shifts in local industry including a foundry move to Houston and chamber of commerce leadership changes in Abilene.
The fragment outlines events from 4 Coaphine in Attahmary War to 1908 rail and telegraph milestones. It mentions naval actions in the Spainish American era, Portugal operations, Bonaparte in Holland, British aid, and a Norfolk and Southern Railway entry, plus a late note on interstate commerce investigations.
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