23 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1912
Page
1
London reports rising unemployment across towns and villages as skilled workers and coal miners face starvation. An estimated two million people are unemployed beside a million miners, with railways short of coal and cancelling hundreds of trains. Railways have laid off 60,000 men. cotton mills and factories close nationwide.
A brief funeral service was held today for Adelia Shaw aged five, who died at Steep Mellow. The service was conducted by N. Thomas of this city, with the remains laid to rest at the grandparents' home. Local mourners attended in sorrow.
In Boston, President Roosevelt received an enthusiastic ovation as he traveled toward Portland. The scene contrasted with earlier greetings for President Taft, who was welcomed in the city last Monday by a separate ceremony.
Buenos Ayres March 21 More than six hundred men killed in fighting near Asuncion as Paraguayan rebels clash with government troops. Rebels said to control the government with President Pedro Pensret in the Paraguayan legation.
George Parry, 38, arrested yesterday in BaltTake City Cuan, charged with attacking and was today sentenced to sixty one years in the penitentiary. The case arose from an alleged assault on eleven individuals, with the court handing the lengthy term as punishment.
New York producers Kiw and Berlanger ship their Ben Hur to London to stage the World War I era adaptation at Theatre Royal Drury Lane for the first time outside the United States. The April 13 premiere marks the show’s overseas debut with Gen Lew Wallace’s book adapted for the stage.
Mexico City March 2 After 400 hours of sharp fighting between federal troops and rebels near Jimenez forty five miles south of the city the federals retook positions and forced the rebels to retreat north burning bridges and crops. Rebels were led by Mab arar and Emilio Campa. The engagement left eighteen rebels dead and three federal soldiers killed or wounded. General Campa later reported captures at Kaxcaton including two rapid-fire guns and several small arms.
Washington, Sark 22 The four months cavalry, ex rante from the Philippines, was today ordered distributed between Fort Clarke and Fort Me, Intent, Texas. The Mexican ambassador today thanked President Taft for the United States interest a enforcing mentally.
Richmond Va March 21 Governor Mann denied rumors that a confession by Floyd Allen in the Roanoke incident had been forwarded to him He indicated that further arrests of members of the Allen gang of outlaws were expected as the case develops
In Astin Texas March 22 the attorney general's department ruled the county tax assessor must issue separate tax rolls for every school district in a county. A failure to make separate rolls would invalidate tax collections, addressing a question from Ards county.
Wellington March 21 The Mackenzie minister of agriculture a commuter was to stay elected prime minister of New Zealand. Str Joseph George Ward the present premier will deter t le resignation until Str Meckensty tax definitely formed his cabinet.
A March dispatch reports Roosevelt told La Follette he could not be a candidate and warned that accepting defeat would endanger his nominating prospects. The letter, circulated at La Follette HQ, is described as pressuring La Follette toward candidacy while cautioning against Roosevelt’s possible opposition to defeat.
In Arlington National Cemetery, amid full honors and a private ceremony, the last of the Marines killed aboard the battleship Maryland is laid to rest. Officials note the somber tribute honors all sailors and marines who died in the ship’s disaster.
Governor Ton A Mead of Vermont will be the guest of honor at the annual Vermont Society dinner at the Motel Astor in New York City. Other guests include Charles A Prouty, Roby or Walker, Charles Littlefield, and Joan Fate, with roles in interstate commerce and railroad administration.
At district court Mattie Tavis pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with intent to murder and was fined 425. Geeter Clark pleaded guilty to manslaughter and received three years in the penitentiary. Pronk Vous and Charley Harris pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and were fined 25 each. Divorces granted include Faille Davin from Noah Davis Lala Nichole from Aaron Nichols Mary Davie from Alien Daria. Court adjourned until Monday. Two aviators die at Sebastopol aviation school when a wind overturns a biplane.
A planned talk by Rev. Chalmers McPherson at the Christian Church Sunday evening was postponed due to bad weather. the service set for tonight and Sunday will proceed at the usual times, with a formal invitation extended for all to attend and hear on fundamental topics.
A ten member delegation from the Academy Y M C A departed for Austin to attend the state convention. The party includes Tom Conway president Ay Coulter Seatthe Leslie Parnell Grace Herring Harrison and others from Gregory. The local Y M C A has strengthened the boys’ activities this year and anticipates benefits from the convention.
Forty five of the dead listed or missing. one hundred twenty six men on the underground payroll at the wrecked McCurtain mine. Fifty five known alive. First seven death count will not exceed seventy one. Sixty nine bodies recovered so far.
A damaged notice references the Emppetal mutual concept and a fire event. It mentions continuing business, collecting outstanding amounts, and a signed plea by Ryan of Texas dated March 23. The document alludes to patronage, imperial Europe context, and Saunders speaking of continued rivalries and commitments.
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