Display of three-pound cans of fruit for 15 cents
A local ad invites shoppers to view a display of three-pound cans of choice fruits priced at 15 cents per can. It urges customers to come and select the fruit they want.
15 May 1914
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
1
A local ad invites shoppers to view a display of three-pound cans of choice fruits priced at 15 cents per can. It urges customers to come and select the fruit they want.
The Yale University Babylonian department announced verification of Ariach the king named by Abrab and found records confirming the existence of the city Illaar of Ereeh as mentioned in Genesis.
In North Allerton England on May 15 an air crash killed two aviators after a seaplane or aircraft veered in fog. One machine’s impact with the ground caused fatal injuries to the pilot and co pilot, with destructive damage noted to the craft and motor. Names and precise affiliations are unclear due to the damaged text.
Three people were killed in a car crash near Edwardeville today when the vehicle was struck by a train. The accident occurred in Til on May 16 and involved a derailment causing the death toll.
A religious meeting led by evangelist Price drew a large crowd as he urged listeners to confront their own heart and the truth of Christianity. He warned that refusing to follow God's law condemns the soul, stressing personal accountability over others' sins.
Auditor of the Teraz State Railroad Hayden Cauditor died instantly when his motor car collided in a road incident. The event occurred May 15 near Vinidor, with authorities investigating the cause and listing losses to the state railroad department.
The Associated Press reports May 15 that mediators postponed Niagara Falls deliberations to May 20 to allow Mexican delegates time to reach Washington. Mexican gunboats Zaragoza and Veracruz are reportedly far from port while Vera Cruz has been abandoned on the Papaloapan river. An attack near Topilejo is viewed as incidental and not part of a threat to Mexico City. Mediation efforts continue with plans for a White House meeting with President Wilson and American delegates, as war uncertainty eases.
In Austin Texas on May 15 the case centers on Harry Wallon crossing examination in the Beyker murder trial. Wallon admitted he lied on many occasions but said his tale remains correct, while the defense fails to undermine Vallon’s key testimony against Barker.
Associated Press reports a daylight robbery at the Great Northern tan near Luokint Washington. Two men robbed a machine and the nearby warehouse, exiting with cash and goods before fleeing toward Rockford. No injuries reported as authorities investigate.
The Southern Methodist Conference adopted a resolution backing the Prohibition initiative. A large crowd gathered at Wellborn School to hear the program and witness the vote on the measure. A special meeting and telethon were planned to further support the effort.
Harry A. Wheeler vice president of Continental Trust Company Chicago today declined membership on the Federal Reserve Board. He informed President Wilson he could not accept due to heavy business commitments.
A massive explosion at the Mexican Crude Rubber Company plant killed ten workers and injured three as a gasoline flash likely caused the blast. Only twenty workers were present, most were skilled mechanics, with windows shattered for blocks around the site.
Washington May 1 Associated Press reports that Mellen discussed with Mr. Pot before leaving for New Haven. Papers indicate a sensational Wahl on See Haven Railroad operations at Neck's state Commission hearing. The Commission doubts William Rockefeller will testify due to his illness.
A large crowd of mostly men and women gathered at the Mattan factory barn today to protest, paralyzing operations as strikebreakers faced assaults. Police and escorts attempted to separate factions with limited success.
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