20 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
1
An unidentified man jumped onto the running board of President Wilson’s car during an automobile tour in Pittsburgh on October 20. He carried a bag with a knife and a bottle of liquid and reportedly disliked Wilson’s war policy.
A fragmented report notes Richard Collen a mashinist claimed to be President Wilson and W J Bryan at a European conavet in The European s 11 the day he carried a knife and a bottle of liquid police analyze. Det hints at Wilson and Bryan’s meeting for campaign talk amid injuries and death in a separate automobile wreck in Measta Texas.
Washington reports authorization to equip ten additional aero squadrons for the regular army. Material posting totals 8600 per squadron, with delivery at Ban Antonio. Once delivered orders for 14,600 men are issued to form the new units and select the officers needed.
A Reuters dispatch from Athens reports extremely turbulent conditions as Greek reservists take the law into their own hands despite an entente detachment of marines. The turmoil risks widening hostilities between Greeks and their allies, with no changes on battle fronts. German advances continue to claim many Russians in Galicia.
York Ort residents report council in special session addressing water supply and local infrastructure. War updates from Paris and Macedonian fronts referenced with Allied and Central powers activity and shifting front lines.
The Bryan Cotton Exchange records indicate street cotton sold today at ITY to 1TH cont, with lower prices on the same date last year. A decline is noted in local cotton market activity and receipts in Bryan.
A fragment notes Reid Brothers store policy on leaving with Green Coupons and requesting change at the counter. The readable text implies a customer issue over coupon handling and cashier instructions.
A break in at Maloney Co on North Main Street yielded a major haul as burglars entered the rear via a plate glass door and stole nearly all goods from dress goods to silk items. Manager W. Wilage reported cash shortages totaling 42.59 after a quick survey with foren of helpers.
The Socialist Party of California certifies PJ Petland as its railroad commissioner candidate to succeed the late Williams. The Prohibitionist party also fields a candidate. In Paris, Lieutenant William Thaw of the Franco American aviation corps arrives after a front line engagement to attend Norman Prines funeral.
Thieves stole rods and other goods from a store. police and county officers searched the scene, but no toe or container was found and no clue had produced an arrest as the force pursued the case this morning.
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