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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
1
The obituary notes the death of Lady Molesworth, formerly Miss Jane Prost, daughter of Brigadier Gowersl Frost of the Us Army, and widow of Sir Wil Aina Molesworth. She died within twenty to today from a wasp sting.
The piece notes a September 14 event at Waxahachie with price details for cotton. It mentions a 160 bale lot achieving high prices and references an Eagle letter requesting no new obligations by any party except the President of the Cotton and Mechanical College of Texas and the President of the Board of Directors.
A New Haven railroad express crash near Stamford today killed six people and left several injured. Authorities believe the disaster was caused by a derailment or collision, with transport officials investigating the wreck and identifying victims and affected communities.
An Ammon Trading Bank report notes the cotton futures tax widening the rift between 180 ranches and other figures as House members reject the tariff proposal. The article mentions a newspaper editor from Portland linked to Ambassadors and a possible nomination to Russia, with no confirmation yet.
Impeachment trial featured testimony on whether funds raised by Sulzer could be used for private purposes. Judge Culiosi ruled the evidence admissible. the court voted 49 to 2 to sustain the ruling. Witnesses including Judge Lewis Conlon discussed contributions and related acknowledgments amid claims of improper spending.
A blaze in Quebec claimed the lives of eight children of Circle Trudel who were sleeping in their home. Cirle Trudel survived with burns to himself and his wife and eldest son Antone also escaped but severely burned. The family lived on the top floor and escaped fumes.
Philadelphia dispatch reports President Men of the Pennsylvania Railroad announced the company won a pivotal decision to absorb coal holdings that had been attached to the system for forty years, consolidating control over an entrenched asset. The ruling tallies with long-running efforts to streamline operations and expand integrated freight capacity across the network.
A large cottonseed fire near Waco caused about twenty five thousand dollars in damage. The blaze burned through seed piles and spread locally, with crews continuing to battle hotspots as of today.
A dramatic dispatch reports Alabama Great Southern express robbery near Cottondale. Deputies pursue suspects. one deputy shot and killed, another wounded. The robbers allegedly blew open the safe and dynamited cars, escaping with an estimated fifty thousand dollars. Local authorities extend the manhunt across Montgomery and surrounding counties.
Rhoden, 19, son of State Representative Si7. G. Rhodes, was found dead in a bedroom at home. He apparently shot himself through the head during the night. Family cannot explain the death by own action. The boy's father was recently sentenced to the penitentiary for bribery tied to a United States Senator election last winter.
An Associated Press report notes extensive damage to Louisiana rice crops with losses running into several hundred thousand dollars. The event occurred recently, affecting growers and markets.
A brief item notes that four babies were born today to Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Yates at Central Ward. Physicians believe all will live, with the date listed as September 26 in the account.
District Court in Tadeo J.C Scott district hears counsel arguments in the Wilson murder case. Jury retired after complete proceedings around 11 o clock. Expected verdict anticipated later today. Also opened theft case with jury empaneled and testimony underway this morning.
The article reports that Lee Johnson, a Black man who killed Dr. Augustus Maverick, was hanged in Sacramento today after Maverick’s murder. It also notes two real estate deals completed in Tryon: the Carmine Bros bottom plantation sold for 57,500 and a two story brick business building on Nirvan terrace sold for 22,500, both through Fountain Bros.
Rochester N Y Sept 28 Colonel Roosevelt arrives and will meet Progressive leaders privately. He will be guest of honor at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon tomorrow and then confer with the National Progressive group.
An old advertisement touts Ros Dead Quick spray to kill insects and their eggs while claiming it also repels fleas and lice. A stray line mentions an election scene with Edwin Jenkins and candidates for the Court of Appeals as well as a Georgetown Progressive State Committee event at Southwestern University.
A fragmented note indicates formal nominations proceed in line with a specified decision. The text references adherence to an official ruling and outlines steps or conditions required to complete the nomination process.
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