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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
1
From Russian fronts comes word of a broad advance between Bartfeld and Uzsok passes as troops descend the Carpathians. In Dukla Pass region Russians claim success routing Austrians and forcing abandonment of stores.
Associated Press reports Deceil Malcol m Peok, 22, an aviator and the first to fly the Andes in South America, was killed during a test flight near Washington at College Park Maryland when his self invented aeroplane fell 200 feet. The cause remains undetermined.
A called meeting chaired by Mayor Harris discussed lowering street assessment costs for Main Street property owners from one third to one sixth while sharing two thirds with the city. The council deferred action to next meeting to review solid pavement costs. They also ordered Houston & Texas Central Railroad to move a switch track before paving begins. The railroad offered gravel for streets and park walks if freight costs are covered. The city secretary’s bond was approved and several public school board members were reappointed.
General Victriano Huerta the exiled former Mexican president arrived in New York on the camel Antonio Lopez. He halted at the Vanderbilt Hotel awaiting plans, saying he would split his stay between business and pleasure and would not go to Mexico or Cuba.
London dispatch reports heavy firing off Scarborough with no confirmation. A separate unconfirmed report speaks of an engagement off Norway.
Washington reports a new revolution in the Dominican Republic. The cruiser Des Moines was ordered from Progreso Mexico to Santo Domingo. The gun boat Nashville is already off Santo Domingo.
Mexican soldiers claim that Herrera executed 200 Villa prisoners following a defeat of the Villistas south of Laredo Texas yesterday. The report places the event in the aftermath of the engagement and lists the number of prisoners as two hundred.
Galveston April 13. The U S Army transport Sumner loads food for 300 and will sail to Tampico tomorrow to return refugee Americans.
London reports the British charge d'affaires in Mexico City has been instructed to protest to General Villa against new mining regulations alleged to be virtually confiscatory.
The Villa bombardment of Matamoros began before noon as Carrancista forces attacked from Las Rucias toward Villa headquarters. Shells from three inch field pieces fell near trenches and near Matamoros, with Villa gunners reportedly accurate and border crossings undisturbed. Carranza soldiers reportedly defeated Villa forces in today’s fight, according to the local consul.
The Kron Prinz Wilhelm, a German raider, slipped into port seeking fuel and provisions after eight months of evasive cruising. Commanded by Lieutenant Captain Paul Thierfelder, the 15,000-ton cruiser has sunk thirteen merchant ships and captured 61 prisoners, with an estimated loss value of 7 million.
Indianapolis April 12 Associated Press Mayor Don M Robert of Terre Haute among 27 convicted in federal conspiracy in the Terre Haute election last November sentenced to six years in Leavenworth and fined 2000 Eli Redman Vigo County judge and Sheriff Dennis Shea get five years and 1000 fines Each of several other city and county officials receive shorter terms and smaller fines Chief of Police Holler pleads guilty and receives one year and fine 1000 plus smaller penalties for remaining defendants
German forces renewed cannon bombardment on the Russian fort Ossowetz as they push toward Warsaw. In Bosnia area fighting continues with Russians reportedly destroying an Austrian armored train and forcing another withdrawal. A Rome dispatch says Germany denies peace talks, while Italian soldiers receive orders to dull their weapons. Sofia reports Germany hesitates on a loan remittance to Bulgaria amid fear of Bulgarian defection to the Allies. French forces between the Meuse and Moselle advance, and a battleship along with a plane bombarded a Turkish encampment near Garza.
Vienna reports the Russian offensive in the Carpathians has been checked and Austrian counterattacks have broken the Russian line in several spots. Paris notes artillery duels between the sea and the Aisne with a French capture of a German trench east of Berry au Bac and continued bomb throwing in Argonne.
The American steamer Minnesota, traveling between Kobe and Seattle, went on a rock last night near the entrance to the Inland Sea. A wireless report says another steamer took her mail and passengers. the Minnesota will likely be floated.
Secretary of State Bryan requested a transport from the Navy Department to return Americans wishing to leave Tampico. About 300 had asked to come home as Carranza refused to neutralize Mexico City.
Official report says All French assaults near Berry Au Bac between the Meuse and Moselle east of Verdun and south of Hartmann Weilerkopf were repulsed. German forces gain slowly in the forest of Le Petit. Eastern front unchanged.
Mexican cruiser Espronada reports British Japanese and Australian warships and auxiliaries have used Magdalena Bay in Lower California as a supply base for months. The Japanese cruiser Assama remains aground nearby. The report comes as Great Britain plans to buy cargo from the American steamer Wilhelmina detained at Falmouth.
The German Embassy formally requested permission today to repair the Wilhelm at Newport News. The move follows ongoing maintenance needs and reflects postwar diplomatic procedures.
Washington reports the War Department plans to set up a chain of automobile wireless outfits along the entire Mexican border by summer. The system aims to speed troop movement and maintain neutrality through rapid communications ready to handle any mobilization.
One pontoon scow with lifting gear and engines is finished for the attempt to raise the submarine F sunk in Honolulu harbor. A second pontoon was brought from Pearl Harbor and is being outfitted.
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