27 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
1
Aggies showcase improved offense led by straight plunges and hard grinding drives. Coach praise centers on new players like Crow and Griffin, with optimism for tackling depth and forward options ahead of pivotal games.
Westmanter Amin reports to Washington that free mail delivery will be delayed by about twenty to thirty days. The postponement stems from trials of bruise onions and street halls and the transfer of essential post equipment to the local post. The delay is expected to extend the service window to roughly twenty days to a month.
Wahenton October 2 Officials at Washington refuse to disclose the source and nature of information about bandit attacks on American troops in Riveria or border towns. Secretary Baker and the government say the information is valuable but not publicly creditable. The administration asserts no domestic political significance in making the plot public. A woman’s tongue is blamed for the shortness of fest.
German torpedo boat destroyers attempted to raid the Britain cross channel transport service last night but were repelled by the admiralty. Two German destroyers were sunk, one British destroyer missing and another crippled. Nine crewmen of the missing ship were saved. French gains on Verdun front reported with continued German pressure in Dobruja as Romanian resistance folds south of Constanta and near Hirvovs.
Two jurors have been accepted in the murder case of R Weinon, charged with killing former State Banking Commissioner Ww Rettervon at Teague. The venire was questioned about belief in the death penalty as the trial opened in Teague.
A vessel reported by shipping circles is on fire while sailing toward the Azores. The number of passengers aboard is uncertain as crews battle the blaze. The incident prompted rescue coordination and inquiries into the ship's current status and destination.
Aevsutean animal cormmitter chairman denounced Secretary Taber's remark on the reverted Mexican tack as an attempt to gain political capital. He stated the pending disaster and 43 impending matters on the Western front require focus, not rhetoric.
A chaotic report notes a Black individual involved in a jail incident at Wacc, with unclear details. The piece mentions another Black person and a tense scene tied to a serious case, reflecting chaotic OCR reads from a local jail report.
Galveston report notes the state's attorney presenting rebuttal in the Copeland case. Delay prevented finishing arguments before night, with jurors not to hear closing statements until the following morning.
Report from General Pershing notes Villa plan to cut rail lines between Chihuahua and Matamoros to block Carrancista reinforcements. Governor Ferguson revoked the April 1 1918 maritime quarantine proclamation effective November 1, saying no further need for quarantine though ships with contagious diseases remain barred from Texas ports.
Robunon and Robae present the New Briscoe model described as modern and affordable with a streamlined body. Benjamie Rtacoe and fourteen European designers contributed to its design as local dealers on Main Street showcased the car to appreciative crowds led by Mr. Johnson of Johnsom & Wohde.
Mrs O L B Love will convene the Niliam Scott Chapter at 275 p.m. At the residence Mire PR Park AM, members are urged to be present for the meeting.
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