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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
1
In a New York address the Texas resources and potential for development are highlighted. Speaker claimed 170,000,000 acres of land, one eighth irrigated, with 4390 products last year generating about 423.5 million dollars. He stressed Texas strength in soil rejuvenation and varied production, noting improved capital and projected forward development.
The Associated Press report from Amaciatod, GA notes a North Presbyterian Assembly committee for higher Christian life submitted a report today. The document addresses divorce laws, urging stricter standards and adherence to religious doctrine within congregations.
In Washington on May 18 Senator James, speaking for the President, interpreted the Baltimore Platform as pledging the Democratic party to free sugar. Louisiana Senators Ransdell and Brounard disputed, while James argued the platform backed the first Democratic Congress. A West Virginia senator’s note about human life and miners’ deaths amid explosions drew response as adjournment neared. The administration also prepared a reply to Japan and set plans to present a formal inquiry into the West Jersey minister and coal mines.
State troops guard the Fort Worth jail after a damaging windstorm and hail swept across northern Texas. Across Lamar and surrounding counties, crops and barns were damaged, telegraph and telephone service interrupted, and authorities reported robberies and a murder case tied to the unrest.
A Chicago dated note reports a letter arriving with mixed tidings. It mentions a Kansas City recipient and references a father’s death, alongside other unspecified personal details. The general delivery system delivered the letter, carrying sorrow and a glimmer of news.
In San Antonio on May 18 the Texas Press Association adopted resolutions urging the state printing to be distributed to counties and for broader liberal construction of libel law. Fort Worth entered a contest for the next meeting while Beaumont Orange and Texarkana also made bids. CMS Gillespie of the Houston Chronicle addressed on The Freedom of the Press.
A last night incident saw the El Paso Storage Company building destroyed. Reports describe a significant fire, with smoke and flames visible across the area. No further details on causes or casualties are provided in the fragment.
Peri May 16 reports France plans drastic aviation controls including inspection of flying machines licensing of airmen and flight restrictions over certain districts. Measures aim to strengthen national defense amid global tensions. Visiting educator Prof KE Moore of Boaz Alabama attends events at Hegan Baptist Academy and Decatur College in ongoing academic outreach.
Governor Carranis today viewed a decree that declared President Muerte and associates would be put to death when captured under the old Mexican “law for Sasutiaa.”
May Ih The State and the Americas Revolution have completed arrangements to place life size markers along the Santa Fe Trail in Missouri, dedicated tomorrow. The legislature appropriated money for the new markers.
Rain fell at various times across the county aiding corn and other crops. Farmers reported steady showers benefiting fields and hay, with minor runoff in low areas but overall favorable timing for harvest and pasture growth.
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