30 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1916
Page
1
The article reports on a statement by an unnamed leader in the Democratic National Committee addressing internal party leadership and strategy. It notes involvement of a chairman figure and references a TV outlet or telecommunication channel as the medium for the statement.
Fragmented report notes Nathan Hird of Georgetown purchasing 1 730 acres of ranch and farm land from BL Carlson for 175 000 with sale of a pioneer farm to Carlson at 160 per acre. Included are scattered remarks about a Sunday train accident near Durleson Street and a humorous kitchen scene at a social event.
A Texas Football weekend near Arlington stirred talk as Baylor and Texas clash for conference pride while Texas A&M and Arkansas vie for late season dominance. Texas longhorns rallied late in a dramatic intrastate matchup to keep hopes alive, with Baylor’s star power halted by late scoring pressure from opponents.
In Waco, jurors were selected late evening for the trial of T. R. Watson charged with the murder of former State Railroad Commissioner Patterson. The case proceeds as the governor heads to Corpus Christi to campaign for the Democratic ticket.
London reports from American consul Wesley Frost that the British steamer Marina was torpedoed without warning by a German U boat. About 34 of 104 crew were landed at Crockahaven Ireland. Another British steamer Reanmore sinking with seven Americans and 16 Filipinos aboard. Additional dispatches confirm deaths and say survivors will aid investigation into possible German violation of commitments to the United States.
A motion for a venue change relates to the case of Carl Le Draesdow former tax collector accused of misappropriating title funds. Preparations begin for the annual Young Men's Christian Association conference at the Aunt ML College December 12 with about 680 delegates expected. Renowned speakers include Leonard Malan of the International Committee of the YMTA in New York and other noted figures.
An announcement from the West Texas Agricultural and Mechanical Campaign Association approves a plan to form a program committee from the Texas A and M Colleges at Bryan to draft a bill for creating a West Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College. Thomas Moder. committee members listed include T P Hodge J Sweetwater Coleman Colorado, EI Spearer Nolan county Senator C M Machanan Surry county Hon C R Metcalf San Angelo county and others from Amarillo Lubbock Clyde etc race for location of the new school continues with interest across West Texas.
The Paris office says French forces advanced on the Somme front northwest of Railly Halltinolt and near Bailly church, gaining ground as British troops attacked German positions. Berlin reports a stout artillery prep but says the attack broke down.
Weather delays stall Copeland murder case with jurors hopelessly divided and sent for reconsideration. In Ryan case, counsel agree for a later date as jurors in Copeland, Ryan, and Tiet matters unlikely to resume until December term.
Temple Texas mourns as 20 year old Rice Saline Albright is killed and her brother in law Joe Altwice escapes injuries after a wreck near Temple. The incident occurred just north of Temple on October 20.
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