31 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
1
Snow covered the Panhandle region this morning slowing travel and causing brief delays. Weather officials reported light to moderate snowfall with ground accumulation in rural areas as residents prepared for the day. The report notes familiar winter patterns affecting commutes and school operations.
In Indianapolis on October 11 a witness testified that Wit Wom J Boros was tipped off about the dynamiter of a Timon building. Herbert Mockin, the secretary, admitted having contacted Burns about the explosion, weeks after the blast.
Fragmentary OCR shows a note about paying state officials from a revenue deficiency. The text mentions October and a short claim that no funds are on hand to pay the state officials’ salary warrant for October. The readable parts name Texas and October with a context of arrears.
In South Wales on October 3, a group of women, many of them prominent in society, were fined. Nearly all refused to pay the fines and opted to go to jail instead.
Reports confirm Vice President James Schoolcraft Sherman died at his Utica residence after a prolonged illness. Family members and public officials expressed condolences as President Taft and others honored his service as a congressman and Senate leader. The obituary notes his New York roots, Hamilton College education, and long public career culminating in the vice presidency.
London dispatch reports Bulgarian army crushing a 200 000 strong Turkish force at Luleburgas after three days of fighting. Russian aviator Poppot said killed near Adrianople as Bulgarians surround that city. Sofia bulletin confirms Turks routed in the Hatkle at Luleburgas with many dead and wounded.
In Lima Ohio August 1914 Charles Conway and his wife, named as suspects in the Chicago murder of Boobin Bingar, were arrested. Conway denied knowledge of the crime, saying his awareness came only after newspaper reports. The report lists real estate transfers including D W Hardy to Mrs Stim Terrell and AL Py Terrell for 220 acres in Jamon D Stirtown league valued at 1042.80.
The report cites wind and hail destroying around 2000 bales of mining cotton, cattle losses feared, and widespread window breakage. Temperatures cooled with freezing conditions forecast. Amarillo at 28 degrees. Weather notes include a disturbance over Washington with rain and snow potential. Campaign finance figures and regional impacts are also mentioned in the column.
Report of a BB A football match where the home team defeated the visiting squad 4 to 0 yesterday afternoon. Refereed by Lex Hamilton with Prof. Simpson umpiring amid considerable interest in the outcome.
A Frida night fire in San Antonio claimed three orphans aged two, nine, and twelve. Sister Pearl reported the dead with back injuries, while a fourth child remains alive. funerals for Gran Francie O'Brien, Charles Motier, and George York were held with a requiem high mass.
In Fort Worth Texas the First Baptist congregation saw a climax as fifty seven members withdrew amid tensions surrounding Rev J Norris. The dispute involves the pastor and accusations linked to arson, with ongoing contention over church leadership.
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