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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1913
Page
1
Farmers in Warrington report a 28 percent rise in staple crop prices and a 1 percent gain over last year. Meat animal prices on May 15 show 107 percent of prior values, with declines noted for other categories.
A muddled note discusses bank statements and the condition of the National Bank at year end. The text mentions public sentiment and quotes on honesty, while alluding to jury actions and potential discomfort caused by remarks about people’s feelings.
From Laredo Texas June 9 Marue Winx an alleged Mumtta spy was shot this morning. The report states rebels captured the federal agent after a clash near the river and fatally wounded him before retreating into the outskirts. The incident adds to rising tensions in the region with officials confirming the skirmish and pursuit ongoing.
A garbled weather note predicts a calm first part of the week for the Gulf region with no major storm. An advancing front from the West is expected to move slowly eastward, with temperatures returning to normal ranges by midweek.
June 9 report from Washington notes Senator Benator Teed and others discussing a sugar planters scheme to shift notes and favor the sugar industry. The Turpentine Trust cases, including individuals like Edmund Nash and J P Cooper, face court actions. A US Supreme Court ruling declares streetcar lines subject to interstate commerce rules.
The opening day ceremony featured a commencement sermon by Rabbi Cowen, the Board of Directors, and college officials discussing future welfare. Notable guests from alumni groups and local organizations attended, with a recital by the Glee Club and a morning plantings event framing a day of ceremonies and open house. The sermon stressed work for its own sake, echoing Kipling on labor as a noble joy rather than merely a means to wealth or fame.
A severe cold wave grips the north with record lows and frost. New York and Rome report temperatures near freezing as residents brace for ongoing chill and related weather disruptions. Local notices mention unusually cold conditions impacting daily life and activities across several states.
A court hearing today at Corsicana involves attorney Swerton urging action to unwind relations between WC Palger and C N Payne of the Standard Oil outfit and the Magnolia refinery trust. The case centers on stock control and bylaws recall power, with the London firm noted in ownership disputes. The Economic Club meeting in Lousiana is postponed due to the A and M program.
A farmer and his mule were killed instantly by a lightning bolt during a rainstorm on a village farm. The article notes the event occurred while plowing near the river and mentions a foul weather, while also describing a local cricket match and fan activity that day.
A heavy rain swept the county with Tabortown and surrounding areas seeing a good downpour in the morning. The Brexoe bottom reported better rainfall while other sections had lighter showers and no definite hard frosts noted yet. The scene indicates timely moisture for crops though some places missed the heavier activity.
City Council passed a mobile ordinance requiring all persons or regions to adhere exactly to its letter or face consequences. The notice warns that enforcement will be uniform for everyone under the ordinance.
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