16 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
1
J D Rockefeller arrived in Cleveland for the Fors Hill annual event. He pleaded with reporters to leave him alone and asked why he cannot be treated like an ordinary man amid constant questioning at East Cleveland station.
Washington June 6 Henry T Oxnard president of the America Beet Sugar company testified before the House Investigating Committee that Oxnard Sirothere nearly doubled profits overnight by placing their Brooklyn sugar refinery valued at 2 million into the sugar trust in 1881. He said he faced strong opposition to the trust.
Report says a group of boys found a silver mine lead near Marathon Texas. They dug into a mountain but found only traces of ore and copper. Separately General C A Pryce, ex commander of the army of liberation in Lower California, has been arrested on neutral trade violations.
Local weather bureau warns the Rio Grande could reach a fifteen foot stage by Monday. City faces potential widespread impact on the lower riverfront area as residents brace for possible flooding.
In View Spain on June 16 former President Diaz arrived aboard the steamer and reported ill health. A two hour pause preceded Diaz telling reporters his jaw injury and ongoing sickness plagued him since leaving Mexico City.
A young woman died from burns after a match struck during a party at a Vinton oil camp. The blaze followed when the match touched a lamp, injuring several others present. Investigators reported the incident occurred Tuesday night and the victim was identified as the daughter of a prominent local operator.
Mig Boring, Joe 1.-A. B. Arm jdrong and J. M. Cooley saved out of the fall here last night and escaped. They are charged with ewindtin.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a badly corroded wreck and a likely delayed recovery of missing occupants. A male individual named Jake Wardberarta appears, with uncertain role, as crews struggle through mud and debris to reach the interior of the vessel. The report hints at an explosion, with recovery not expected until tomorrow.
The report describes a Texas convention endorsing women's ecclesiastical franchise and political equality with men, including support for electing Golesates to the general center. Also notes delayed actions in San Antonio and Austin, with other items on industry and farming.
The Eagle highlights how classified ads yield results far away, noting a 35 cent ad that helped a reader advertise for a home project. It argues readers should scrutinize ads to maximize returns and mentions widespread belief in ads’ effectiveness amid ongoing labor and immigration coverage.
A lively scene on the square as residents chase a winning button in a panicked scramble. The theatre reports heavy crowds daily, with prizes and gift distribution drawing broad attendance among young and old alike.
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