02 May 1912
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
1
The Board of Trade opened the Titanic inquiry in London this morning with about 100 spectators, mostly women, and similar ground to the American investigation. One hundred members of the bar attended. witnesses in the United States caused testimony to be out of order.
A May night storm in Laredo Texas caused casualties and damage though details are unclear. Reports indicate a Mexican baby death and four others possibly affected, with fourteen buildings harmed and people injured.
Wilb a pistol to each hand, Harry Mabel shot and killed Dora Greenbaum, his former wife employed in a tailor shop, then went into the street and shot himself in Daling Texas on May 2.
Floods in Mississippi states claim vast levee damage and inundate plantations. Government rationing reaches 90,000 residents as levee lines fail near the Avonola plantation. Convict labor and a 5000 crowd reportedly affected as waters of the Mississippi River flood the area. Volatile conditions raise safety concerns for remaining dikes and nearby communities.
The senate committee examines the Titanic disaster reporting. Witness testimony centers on when news reached New York and which copies were received by Marconi's office and the Western Calon line. Aimed at identifying those responsible, the inquiry also references White Star Line communications and the morning of April 15. Weather outlook notes tonight and Friday.
Dor thy Bateman of Newport Illinois receives 500000 as a codicil to the will of Ness Winans of this city who died recently The will filed yesterday leaves 4000000 to Henry and 200000 to Thomas George Winans the latter a son by a Spanish dancer and estranged from the father The recipient Mrs Bateman is a Newport hotel keeper’s daughter and cared for the invalid man last summer
J Bruce Ismay, president of the International Steamship Company, spoke in New York and declined to testify before investigators. He said he felt no ill will toward the Americas public and asserted the inquiry into the disaster was thorough.
Cincinnati May 2 Me Bakerath former president of the Second National Bank of Cincinnati was arrested today charged with misappropriating 492 000 of the bank s funds to his own use. He was once a federal bank examiner.
New York May 2 Attorney General Wickersham filed a suit today against the Federal Suger Refining Company seeking 190000 in damages alleging undervaluation and improper weighing of sugar imports.
The Associated Press reports May. The measure, carrying about 8.9 million dollars plus the existing appropriation, totals over 2 million dollars for rivers and harbors. The committee approved increases including 362 thousand for the waterway from the Brazos river to Matagorda Bay.
Reports from New York indicate rising prices for wheat and related commodities while the Austin Texas market discusses a proposed Katy branch line to Lockhart. Officials note potential shortages in butter and potatoes as rail plans move forward.
In a fragmented report from Louisiana sources, locals discuss idle work and a looming food shortage amid uncertain conditions. Names and places are obscured by the garbled OCR, but the piece hints at economic strain and community concern during a period of disruption.
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