06 Nov 1916
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1916
Page
1
Reports from Huchatwet and London detail Allied successes against German units on multiple fronts. Romanian troops retire Teutons in Dobrudja while British and French forces report pressure and German counterattacks near the Somme and around Puisieux, with naval and air activity noted.
Messy OCR note reports a circus group arriving in Harran with plans to move the venue to a southern city site. Details mention transport links and crowd expectations while indicating a rally or parade timing near the new grounds. No clear dates or exact locations are legible.
Mrs Easeman, longtime Bryan resident, died Saturday near San Angelo after a long illness. Survived by husband Me Ruth Easeman and children Jim, Jepp in the United States Army, and others. funeral set for tomorrow morning with burial in city cemetery.
A noted talent, Norman Talmdar, headlines the annual free attraction at Ther Diate Towne with five act comedy and high class scenes. Mies Vietna Martin debuts as a rival to Marguerite Clarke in the same program. The Siringer we-Sebo Mate Crewe and other acts join the bill, promising Dallas College tree festivities.
In Everett Washington the Verona steamship carrying 180 I WW members opened fire killing six and wounding 49 or more as shots raked the deck. The vessel fled to port with 30 injured and four dead on board, while National Guard units were called up to quell the clash between workers and locals. Governor Lister and Adjutant General Thompann ordered troops to report for duty.
Constable Baker Deputy Sheriff Morehead and officers raided a late night gambling venue in Tiracow County. They ordered the dozen patrons to surrender their winnings and march to jail, citing this as the third raid in 100 days to curb illegal gambling activity.
An editorial discusses the value of moderation in opinion and advertising. It argues that overstatement harms credibility, praising simple honest claims like It Floats over bombastic slogans, and notes the effectiveness of restraint in persuasive prose.
Fragmentary report outlines plans around a Baylor football game with guest events at the Central Palace Association. Parades and afternoon gate activities are noted, along with a birdcage exhibit and fashion items.
The note from the British ambassador in Washington to the United Nations reports German submarines in the Gulf of Mexico. The Mexican government is urged to comply with demands to prevent any air or surface action near Mexican ports, with consequences if Mexico fails to respond.
The management plans a show tomorrow starring Henry I Wel Walt in The Ang Ot Vietoe Fy. A praise-filled note from Walthall highlights his screen career and core effort, promising a proud broadcast airing with renewed pride.
A mayoral shooting at a Melbourne carnival dance left Parrall Valine dead and Gilbert Richard Uessing wounded as crowds fled. Police and local officials said the incident followed a confrontation amid the event, with Uessing surrendering shortly after. The town reeled as attorney Witt Wuddell prepared to discuss charges and the aftermath of the fatality.
New York dispatch reports Woodrow Hughes and J K Hughes, Republican presidential candidates, in their home district today with campaigning to end tomorrow. Party leaders forecast Hughes winning by a large majority as Democratic rivals count votes in the electoral college.
Dallas dispatch summarises local and state race odds as turnout lingers near 60 percent. Democratic chairmen Paul Waples and Geo Mockhold predict party gains while Republicans weigh Hughes as a pivotal candidate. Mentions Cameron and El Paso as key counties in the tight Texas race.
In Bedias Texas on a Friday afternoon two children, Wooderson and Ghirdeld, were severely burned when a can of oil near a fireplace toppled and spilled fuel. The fire ignited, injuring the pair who later died, with details limited by the damaged OCR text.
An American steamship Lana was sunk by a submarine on October 28. Thirty crew members were lost at Barry as the ship, not American owned, was later identified and salvaged in reports from Lloyds. The incident reflects wartime danger and industry impact amid ongoing hostilities.
Fire destroyed a residence while the family was away. The building suffered total loss with only a few apparel items saved. Insurance coverage was about 1200 on the building and total loss estimates reached around 2500 with furniture and other contents also destroyed. Firefighters struggled to halt the blaze and save the home.
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