31 May 1916
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1916
Page
1
A local grocery and market advertise a full June stock under the headline Everything to Eat. The note highlights fresh produce including tomatoes peppers squash cucumbers parsley rhubarb celery garlic lettuce Windsor apples Florida oranges tangerines grapefruit bananas pineapples fresh cherries cantaloupe and other lunch items. Hardy Newton appears as part of the ad’s signatory line.
War news from May reports Germany will not accept Britain's counterproposal for Polish relief. Germany says it cannot feed Serbia, Montenegro, and Poland simultaneously. Ambassador Gerard and Rockefeller Commission figures were among those present when the proposal was discussed. Also: Verdun front battles see French trenches near Cuverville attacked. German forces claim gains west of the Meuse. A Zeppelin raid near Rotterdam is reported ending with the craft destroyed.
In a conversation yesterday with Fe the Hayden firm announced that road building in Reno County is progressing well. Weather remains favorable for gravel hauling as plans move to start Benet Toy Tiltishaw Tap and Madisonville roads with grading largely complete and a steam shovel arrived at the Yuma gravel pit. Contractors expect to load gravel and haul it to the city, handling 40 to 75 loads daily once operations move forward.
Washington May 31 The United States faces new pressure over Mexico as Arrando Carranza’s ambassador delivers a note urging withdrawal and closer cooperation with General Pershing. Carranza troops are fighting bandits near Parral while American troops remain in Durango amid concern the move could spark political tension. Public announcement is pending and the note is not treated as an ultimatum.
A voter and aldermen discuss plans to pave Fannin Street and extend pavements toward A and Mt College, stressing paved routes for safer transport. Separate notes report Washington street updates and a Texas National Guard oath delay, with discussions of road work and local infrastructure amid broader wartime coverage.
Advertisement-style copy touts high quality goods and dependable service. It promises best quality products, attentive service, wide store selection, and consistently right prices to attract customers.
In Fort Worth the hearing today delayed a decision in an injunction brought by a local justice of the peace against Chairman Paul Waples of the Democratic executive committee. The suit sought to prevent the committee from forcing all candidates to cover the cost of the senatorial runoff primary.
A group of young businessmen from Megan City discussed forming the Young Men’s Business League at the Sty of Megan club rooms. A. J. Adams was elected temporary chairman and authorized to appoint committees for a large upcoming meeting to finalize plans. precise date to be announced tomorrow.
A tragedy strikes during a preparedness parade in Texas as four people die after an awning collapse. Eyewitnesses and first responders report a collapsed structure injuring several others while the event pauses for emergency aid and investigation.
A late morning crew started work on West Anderson Street to pave the thoroughfare. Excavation is finished and crews will place the curb and gutters before laying the pavement. The effort aims to complete all main streets in the area. Wattsville Christian Church hosts a prayer meeting tonight with special events and a baptismal at close of meeting.
A Bay an attorney describes a university alumni gathering at the University of Texas at Austin. Lamer Baiiyan, dean elected by the alumni, is to speak as part of the commencement activities. Officers from Bryan and Houston will attend, with a reception and campus tours planned.
All are cordially invited to attend the prayer meeting at the First Capital Shareh tonight at 7 o'clock. Pastor M. R. Wratem urges community participation and spiritual reflection.
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