French Reach St Quentin Outskirts In War Update
Paris reports French patrols reached the southwestern outskirts of St Quentin with fighting continuing south of the Ailette river. The French gained territory east and west of the Somme while Germany faces labor troubles at Hamburg’s Vulcan shipyard demanding higher wages.
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St. Quentin
Germany
Associated Press
Paris
Ailette River
Somme
Copenhagen
Berlin
Germans Gain on Russian Front in Volhynia Crossing
Petrograd reports April 4 that German forces crossed the Stokod in Volhynia after pressing back Russian troops, an official statement says. The advance outlines a significant shift on the eastern front.
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Petrograd
Stokod
Volhynia
German Balloon Lands Near Gimbrishamn Swedish Town
A large German balloon was driven off course and landed near Gimbrishamn on the Baltic in Sweden. Four German officers aboard were interned by Swedish authorities.
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London
Gimbrishamn
Baltic
Stockholm
Heat hits two dollars in Chicago market record
The Associated Press reports in Chicago that today’s heat sold at two dollars, the highest price ever paid in a normal market.
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Associated Pr
Chicago
Whitlock Appears Worn After Belgium Mission Strain
Berne dispatch reports Brand Whitlock United States minister to Belgium arriving late last night looking worn and weary due to the tremendous strain of his recent duties.
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Associated Press
Berne
Brand Whitlock
United States
Belgium
Aggies slam Daniel Baker 16 to 2 in College Park game
Aggies overwhelmed Daniel Baker 16 to 2 at College Monday afternoon. Sprague pitched Houston for A and M allowing four hits and one walk as A and M totaled 12 hits including a home run and multiple extra bases. Umpire Sheridan officiated the Houston game.
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Aggies
Daniel Baker
College
Reagan
Anderson
Sprague
Houston
Daniel and Baker
Sprague and Ellis
Case
Sheridan
Eagle to Expand Print to Seven Columns
The Daily and Weekly Eagle will switch from six to seven columns once current stock is exhausted. Improvements, including more Associated Press reports, aim to raise the paper’s caliber to Bryan’s standard. General Manager announces plans and timelines.
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Daily
Weekly
Eagle
Associated Press
The
Bryan de
Aztec Sunk by Submarine Off Brest. Survivors Rescued
The American steamer Aztec was torpedoed at night near an island off Brest. Some crew were rescued and brought to Brest, while many are missing with little hope for recovery. Ambassador Sharp was informed and U S representatives plan to question survivors.
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Paris
Brest
William Grave Sharp
State Department
Aztec Sunk by German Submarine Off Brest
The American steamship Aztec owned by the Oriental Navigation company, the first armed ship to sail from a U S port, was sunk Sunday by a German submarine near Brest. The U S consul at Brest sent the report. fate of the 39 American crew remains unknown.
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New York
Oriental Navigation Company
United States
Brest
France
Aztec cargo ship in German blockade run by Oriental Navigation
The Aztec owned by Oriental Navigation and part of the Aztec and Or leans fleet carried a cargo valued over 5 million dollars. It was armed with two 5 inch guns and commanded by a warrant officer. Built in Newcastle in 1894 the 350 foot vessel was 3,727 tons gross and 2,345 tons net.
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The
Oriental Navigation Company
Germany
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Newcastle
England
Twenty eight Missing
Washington April 3 A dispatch from Ambassador Sharp says nine teen survivors from the Aztec were landed yesterday at Brest and twenty eight persons are still missing and their rescue doubtful because of a heavy sea and storm.
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Washington
Ambassador Sharp
Brest
Aztec Sunk by Submarine with Crew Still Missing
New York reports the Aztec, the first armed American merchant vessel torpedoed at night in heavy seas, likely failed to sight the submarine and lacked a chance to fire. Eleven crew members remain unaccounted for.
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New York
Wanted Ambitious Young Man for Newspaper Collection Work
Wanted a capable young man with good address for newspaper collection work. Pay starts at 6 per week for six months then increases. Requires thought, application and diplomacy. Send interest to Business Manager Daily Eagle Bryan Texas.
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Daily Eagle
Bryan
Texas
Governor Ferguson Uses Veto On Key Bills
Governor Ferguson vetoes the free pass bill the bone dry resolution the ten thousand dollar education survey appropriation and the Hamlin independent school district bill in Austin on April 8 according to the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Austin
Ferguson
Hamlin Independent School District
Roosevelt Visits Wilson as War Resolution Stalls
Ex President Theodore Roosevelt meets President Wilson in Washington after congress adjourns as war resolution remains unresolved. Senate and House schedule brief sessions, Lafollette Martin clash over rules, and plan forms for National Guard use for port protection and future European involvement. West Point class of 1900 to graduate late this month per Baker.
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Associated Press
Washington
Theodore, Roosevelt
Florida
Wilson
Congress
Senate
House
Tomorow
National Guard
United States
Lafollette
Hitchcock
Martin
United States Military Academy
West Point
Baker
Fort Worth Bridges Guarded by Soldiers and Detectives
Texas railroads have placed guards on all bridges water tanks and equipment after fires attempted on bridges across the state. One man was captured by secret service men. Fort Worth young men answered the call to the colors with over fifteen joining National Guard units.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Secret Service
National Guard
Spanish Peanuts Seed Offer from J B Covey
A small seed notice notes a large supply of Spanish peanuts ready for planting. J B Covey advertises well-picked stock suitable for sowing and cultivation.
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J. B. Covey
Oil mill adds peanut crusher in Brazos County
The Bryan oil mill has added peanut crushing machinery and will establish a regular market for peanuts, boosting local peanut farming. Manager J Webb Howell cites strong prices for fats and county suitability, noting threshers are in use and acreage should rise as peanuts prove highly profitable.
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Brazos County
Bryan Oil
J. Webb Howell
Mail Boxes To Be Placed Citywide
Assistant Postmaster Cloud told the Eagle that a bill of lading has been received for thirteen mail boxes to be installed in various city areas. They will include Main street spots for business and residential districts for public use, with one at the H and T C depot where mail will be collected by the train mail clerk. The boxes are expected to greatly ease city mail handling and mark a shift toward city ways.
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Cloud
Eagle
Main Street
Free Baptist Institute Held by Brazos County Churches
The Brazos County Free Baptist Sunday School Institute met at Edge on March 30 and 31 with 34 representatives. Rev Daly of Weatherford attended with others including Prof Bethany and Benson of Bryan. Officers elected: N C Nelson Kurten president J K Henry Edge vice president Grace Gandy Wellborn treasurer. Next session planned in Kurten before the second Sunday in July.
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Brazos County
Free Baptist Sunday School Institute
Edge
Daly
Weatherford
Northwestern Convention of Free Baptists
Bethany
Benson
Bryan
Dowling Clinches Decisive Victory Over Shiloh
After two games split, Dowling and Shiloh met for a final deciding contest last Tuesday. The game was fast with strong defense, and when time ended Dowling led 13 to 6 to claim victory.
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Dowling
Shiloh
Senate votes to declare war on Germany in 1917
The Senate approved a resolution declaring a state of war with Germany, with La Follette opposing. The House took up the measure and, by press time, debated it but was expected to pass. Williams of Mississippi attacked La Follette as pro-German despite the prowar majority.
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Senate
United States
Germany
la Follette
House
Tion
Great Britain
England
Williams
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg
Senator Williams
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Belgium
Congress
Reichstag
Bethmann-Hollweg
Senator la Follette
Two State Capitals Voted Dry in Midwest
Chicago April 4 report states Springfield Illinois and Madison Wisconsin, two state capitals, voted dry yesterday. Illinois also approved dry status for twenty one other towns while eleven towns received licenses.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Springfield
Ill
Madison
Wis
Illinois
Prohibition Constitutional Amendments Introduced in Congress
Constitutional amendments for prohibition were introduced in the House by Rep Randell of California and in the Senate by Sen Sheppard of Texas. They will not be pressed at the special session due to the international situation. BUYS GRIST MILL. I have bought the Sam Jeffes grist mill at Harvey and will start grinding next Saturday. Your patronage will be appreciated. 72w29 J. H. MOOREHEAD.
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Washington
House
Senate
Randell
California
Sheppard
Texas
Sam Jeffes
Harvey
Mrs. Susan La Salle Dead in Bryan
Mrs. Susan La Salle, 71, died Tuesday at 3 40 p m at the home of her sister-in-law Mrs George Pletzer in eastern Bryan after a brief illness attributed to heart failure. She leaves four sons and two daughters. Funeral services were at 2 o'clock this afternoon from Mrs Pletzer's home with burial at Wixon church cemetery conducted by Rev J M BiMock.
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Susan la Salle
Bryan
George Pletzer
la Salle
Pletzer
California Tragedy Leaves Three Dead in Hanford Court
In Hanford California L P Denny a businessman killed Justice of the Peace George Meadows attorney E T Cooper and a third man Wiley in Meadows court. Denny was later shot dead in the street by constable W J Hinds.
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Associated Press
Hanford
Calif
L. P. Denny
George Meadows
E. T. Cooper
Wiley
Judge Meadows
Denny
W. J. Hinds
W N Heslip Dies at 82 in Caldwell Texas
W N Heslip died Wednesday morning at the family residence in Caldwell Texas. He was 82 and served as justice of the precinct for many terms and previously as county clerk for twenty years straight. He is survived by his widow and six children.
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W. N. Heslip
Caldwell
Texas
Terracing Demonstration With Tractors Planned Near College
J C Oleson terracing expert from A and M College and County Agent Benson will supervise a terracing demonstration with tractors on Andrew J Tabor's farm east of College along the road to Rock Prairie school. All farmers in the community interested in preventing soil erosion are invited to attend Saturday at 9 AM.
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J. Coleson
A. & M. College
Benson
Andrew J. Tabor
College
Rock Prairie School
German submarine reported sunk near Queenstown
A British steamer arriving today from Queenstown reports the sinking of a German submarine off Queenstown, with St Johns noting the claim dated April 1.
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Associated Press
St. Johns
Neb
Queenstown
Ferguson vetoes McNealus constitutional convention resolution
Governor Ferguson in Austin vetoed the McNealus constitutional convention resolution on April 4, declining to call a constitutional convention for Texas.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Ferguson
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Whitlock
Free Baptist
Institute
Prohibition
J. H. Moorehead
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