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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
1
The steamer Caticordia, aiding refugees, struck a firidie and sank at Clayton Louisiana. Twenty black refugees and four white men were believed drowned. All were rescued. The vessel was in New Orleans water near farms and villages when the disaster occurred.
Nubley report says William Brandon ended his life by jumping into a nearby quarry hole while his wife planned to clean the house. The note requests his wife Yetta, and includes a remark about her habit of cleaning. Hou Carne traveled to Rockdale to visit her brother Dr. Coulter for several days.
The United States facing proposed alien ownership legislation stirs global tension with California bills affecting Asiatic immigration. Census figures show fluctuating Japanese populations and shifting employment, notably in Texas and Harris County. A local ad offers two cars of corn for the week with a phone contact.
The text advertises the Golden Gate blend promising immediate satisfaction with coffee or tea. It asserts you will like it, pledges satisfaction, and offers a trial package with a no-questions-asked return if not desired after use.
A chaotic clipping reports the U S recognition of the Chinese Republic as the new government forms. Mentions Secretary of State Bryan delaying return to influence ownership legislation and Diaz as a candidate. Also notes tariff debates on citrus duties and related congressional actions.
Mrs C C Morgan of Reliance Texas dies after long service to her church and community. Formerly Mam Canale Te y, she was a daughter of Mrs P B Lloyd, active in the Baptist Church and a trusted adviser who brought cheer to many. Remains sent to Alliance church cemetery for burial with family.
In testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission resident Charles Mellen of the New Haven Railroad described a $102,000 personal profit from rail stock dealings as entirely given to campaign contributions to the Republican Party in 1804. He stated $50,000 went to the National Republican campaign with the rest from New York Rhode Island and Connecticut.
A lone bandit robbed passengers on a Kansas City Southern train near Kamer City Missouri on May 2. He shot and seriously injured Jerse Short, a mine owner from Joplin. The robber fled toward Blue Silver, pursued by authorities. Short was wounded during the incident and the assailant is believed to be captured or cornered. Passengers surrendered valuables under threat and a large sum was reportedly handed over.
Anderson Castin, uncle of EP Haddon, was arrested in Houston on May 2 charged with the murder. Haddon was shot to death Saturday night while returning home from a store.
London dispatch reports Austria Hungary will not press Montenegro to yield Sutaei now and will allow time for a measured settlement. Officials emphasize no precipitate action, with powers reserved to act if required and to be exercised with caution.
Senator Weinert accepted the governor's appointment as Secretary of State after the resignation of Wortham. Official action follows yesterday's restoration of Wortham and takes effect in June. Governor Col uithin.
The city road committee confirms grading Wheelock Street from Moseley Street north to the Houston and Texas Central Railroad at Woodville. This continuation links Benchley Mears Wheelock Edge and Dillashaw Tapfous to the rail crossing, aiming to improve access to the city. Brownwood plans a $20,000 stock company, with 18,000 already raised, to fund the project.
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