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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
2
A dense 1890s style column from The Eagle prints notices and commentary on cotton tax debates, public policy, and local matters. It references Judge White, President Wilson, Mexican war policy, and a campaign in Texas towns like Waco and Austin, with editorials on taxation and social issues.
The article describes a railroad trip conducted with Mr C E Yammil to inspect a site near Beran Junction. It notes piling work and a bridge construction plan, mentioning Rameyson and Miryam endpoints and expected completion within two weeks contingent on material availability and steady progress.
A fragmented passage critiques gender roles and attraction with scattered lines about a woman influencing affairs. It hints at jealousy and social dynamics where a man’s standing is affected by a woman and by the actions of others, reflecting a dated view of relationships.
A fragmented account describes Beary Rieu daymant and a street scene with people smoking, pushing a baby carriage, and looking for a wax of activity. The passage mentions a shoemaker and various onlookers, with observations on fashion and performance.
In Austin on July 24 the senate debated the f ue sky law and a concurrent resolution urged the attorney general and treasurer to remove standard of penalty money from treasury records to a later date on road funding. Senator West introduced a resolution to apply Allison law to interstate shipments. In the house a bill to refund $201,000 Standard Oil penalty money bonds and reinvest balance in district bonds was ordered printed.
In Knoxville Tennessee the Cooper family lost two children when bitten by a rattlesnake late yesterday and were found dead. The mother searched for the children while the infant fell into a stream and drowned. The tragedy follows reports of a rattlesnake attack in a rural area.
Copper miners on strike clashed with authorities in Calumet Michigan on July 24. Sheri Unequal appealed for state protection and Governor wired the state to deploy troops as copper companies prepared to hold ground amid unrest.
Inventors in Texas and nearby areas receive notices of patents issued for the week ending July 49. Names include Sarment, Worry Nothi ng and launching machinery, Port Wor, Patterson, Balay, Cottag oat Orlando P. Battey, Prank Forbia, Auntin, mold, John Gainer, Niwke, Jon F. Mutler, Cordon, wire Atrotolhy and repairer John J. Kelly, Staion and Jobin L Mershon of Vea Aittyne blade.
A second fire at Sing Sing this week caused additional damage and prompted a prison thawing period. Officials report a prior blaze destroyed about 150,000 in property and the latest incident offers inmates a chance at a titous demonstration. The article notes gun damage since the arvt fre and describes disrupted routines amid the ongoing blaze.
Newston July 24 Jake Walters, a member of the governor staff, wires his resignation as tensions rise between Gov Colgaitt and Walters over legislation. The split follows previously friendly ties, with both sides cited as at odds over pending measures. Meanwhile an unrelated display ad from Eése Dry Goods Co. promotes a sale lasting eight days.
An official communique from constitutionalist headquarters at Piedras Negras announces the capture of Torreon by forces. About 600 prisoners and a large quantity of ammunition are said to have been seized, though no further details are provided. Several members of the constitutional army have been condemned at Piedras Negras for an alleged plot.
A Carnegie library in Mineral Wells Texas is praised for expanding access to books and broadening minds. The piece notes the value of reading for children who lead in schools and highlights a local Texas Good Roads Association resolution urging highway commission appointment and legislative action for better road funding. The text discusses economic issues, oil sector returns, and the need for markets to boost prosperity.
A large force of workers is laying storm sewers on North Main street preparatory to paving. The city has ordered pipe to replace small water mains under the pavement, with larger mains replacing the small ones. C8 Wadsworth of the Westrumiter Paving Co. is in the city reporting several carloads of material moving. The Parkmans and Episcopal church folks invite you to attend the Airdome and Dixie Friday night.
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