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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1913
Page
1
Monatoa Texas March 14 The damage to potatoes and other crops in the coast country is estimated at 1M per cent. Reports indicate widespread agricultural losses from the recent storm with significant impact on local farmers and crop yields.
A report from March 18 indicates eighty ships were sunk in a severe storm. The fate of many crews is unknown and authorities warn of continued dangerous seas.
March 18 in Austin the Texas House adopted the governor’s recommendations on a temperance bill and limited speech time. A conference agreed to expand three-year plant construction for a new project, with both Senate and House advancing the authorization measure.
In Washington, March 18, cotton consumption into the United States for February 1 stands at 10,484,903 running bales. Total supply on hand includes 120,550 bales of lint, with comparisons to January 34 and December 21, 1913 figures.
In Warrington on March 18 President Wilson does not intend to accept gifts of value. He received a number of items in gold and other donations returned by donors.
A Chicago report notes a broad arson and fraud scheme involving multiple figures and alleged swindles amounting to millions. Officials say further warrants will be issued as the investigation progresses.
Ivanhoe Commanders and Knights Templar of this city organize an Easter service at the First Methodist Church next Ruoday. A special musical program will be offered and the service led by Rev. W. J. Trown of Hinley, a noted evangelist for the state.
The article notes Friedman’s tuberculosis bulletins will be published daily in bulletins. It mentions a meeting or event will appear next week and references twelve persons.
Reports from Monterrey say 200 government troops with artillery moved to protect Laredo on the US border. In Potren Nuevo Leon four hundred Federals under General Aubert defeated rebels, with seven killed and twenty rebels dead before the rebels retreated north. Persistent clashes continue amid shifting control and leadership disputes.
In Mineral Wells Texas on March 18 Mrs Rosella Runsell died from burns suffered when her dress caught fire while watering. Her son Leo, who tried to help, witnessed the accident and asks for prayers for the family.
A collision trapped around 130 coal miners at the Mt Tabarg Coal Company mine in Basketts Lenvein, Kentucky. Rescue teams worked through the day to reach the workers as officials reported the accident and initiated safety protocols.
In March 18 events an occurrence at sea linked to Balonski and King George is noted with unclear details. The fragment mentions Berethie and an animated sequence but lacks concrete facts or context.
In the afternoon session Judge Wyant presided. Two counts faced sentence for burglary with intent to commit larceny resulting in Wyant receiving two years for one count and concurrent terms for others. Robinson and another defendant pled guilty to separate charges with three year terms in the penitentiary. Remaining cases were dismissed or continued. Court adjourned at 8 p m.
The funeral of Mr W P Bryan was held at the First Presbyterian Church this morning at 10 o'clock. A large concourse of city residents attended. Floral tributes honored the deceased as pallbearers, including I J Kyle and several others. The body was interred at City Cemetery.
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