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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
3
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Reports from Rome and Petrograd outline Allied plans and Turkish defenses at the Dardanelles while Italy seeks peace with Austria. Russian advances in the Carpathians split Austrian forces, with gains toward Hungary and contested passes. Rumors of German Dutch hostilities surface in London as Belgian forces push Germans back at the Yser. French positions suffer heavy losses without gain on multiple fronts amid bad weather and difficult terrain.
Mrs George Kelly of Macy died at her home on Friday April 2 after a ten day illness caused by blood poisoning following a tooth extraction. She was about 20, daughter of Mr and Mrs Madison Corgy, married about 18 months, mother of a baby daughter, and a member of the Christian Church. Funeral was Saturday at 3 PM from the home, interment in Macy Cemetery, with Rev. McDonald of Wheelock conducting.
The French maintain gains between the Meuse and Moselle and push for further progress. They continue active operations in the Aisne valley and east of Rheims amid bad weather, while Belgium reports only artillery fighting.
From Cairo AP April 8 official report says a small Turkish force remains near the Suez Canal following a recent skirmish with unclear casualties and no casualties reported.
By Associated Press Newport News April 7 1919 the Prinz Eitel Friedrich ends its career after internment parts of the engine will be removed at Norfolk navy yard the crew to be freed in the United States if they agree not to take part in the war again
London April 8 The Cabinet failed to decide the drink question and no settlement is expected until Parliament convenes next week.
London reports the Sultan issued a decree calling all men aged 19 and 20 who were not previously liable for service to defend the Turkish coast and frontiers and maintain order. The order also permits enlistment of all immigrants into the army.
Three pleas of guilty were entered this week before the justice court. Perry Spivey was fined $1 and costs for drunkenness, Charley Cook was fined $5 and costs for simple assault, and Dennis Holliman was fined $10 and costs for unlawful use of another person’s horse.
The city council reconvened to consider bids for paving intersections to Main street. City Engineer Adams reported that C. L. Bernay of Houston had the lowest total bid of 21 711.69 for earth excavation concrete under car track curb and gutter gravel parking and other items. The work will begin once materials are gathered.
A Progressive Farmer note argues combining Spanish peanuts with corn yields better pork efficiency than feeding each alone. Peanuts may outproduce corn on Southern soil, and hogs can forage vines as hay. Experiments at Arkansas and Alabama stations show peanuts equaling 29 to 50.8 bushels of corn per acre, with mixed rations boosting pork output.
The speaker notes Jones has opened a bank account for his newborn, marking a financial step for the infant. The remark hints at a fresh heir fund linked to the baby, in a Baltimore American context.
Texas University captured the triangular meet against Texas A. and M Rice Institute and State University at College Station. Texas totaled 69 12 points to 41 for A. and M and 14% for Rice, with four state records set in events led by Mathis in the mile and Turner in the 440 yard dash.
D E Thompson of Wellborn reports in the city that most farmers in his area are diversifying this year with more feedstuffs planted. Birds are pulling up corn, forcing replanting in several spots, while cotton planting will be underway in a few days.
County School Superintendent T. W. Parker has been honored by Dr. Brooks, president of Baylor University, and reappointed to the faculty of the university’s summer school. Parker taught in the geography department of the summer normal last year.
The Tribuna cites the Greek king saying allies unlikely to force Dardanelles without a joint land and sea attack. He notes Greece remains neutral, plans military preparations, and will follow events to seek peaceful financial reconstruction after Balkan wars. German bombardment hits Rheims with incendiaries.
Italian forces defending Tripoli repel an assault by about a thousand rebels during barley harvest operations near Miscia. Italian casualties total 118 with heavy rebel losses reported.
Petrograd reports Russians control Beskid peaks and slopes, collapsing Austrian Carpathian operations. The Russian general staff weighs routes into Hungary hindered by deep snow with spring signals on southern slopes. Foremost obstacle would be Austrians' artificial defenses. belief persists Germany cannot spare more troops. Austria- Russia peace talks rumored.
In Paris on April 9 officials reported French gains between the Meuse and Moselle. At Eparges troops captured German trenches filled with dead and repelled two counterattacks. Progress at Mont Mare held against counterattacks. At Ailly French forces took new trenches, capturing six machine guns and two mortars while British forces repelled a night assault.
Berlin reports Belgians driven from the demolished hamlet of Dre Grachten. French forces suffer heavy losses and remain unsuccessful between the Meuse and Moselle as battles on the front continue fiercely. Germans advancing slowly.
Copenhagen April 9 Associated Press says Norwegian airmen searching for a secret German submarine base in Norwegian waters found several German submarines hidden behind cliffs in Bergen Bay. They ordered them to leave or be interned.
Three people were arrested in London charged with sending military information to Germany using invisible ink. One suspect claims American nationality and all provided German names.
A Swiss Socialist returning from Berlin says Karl Liebknecht was not forced into the army as reported. The observer spoke from Geneva, noting Liebknecht appeared in normal health and political activity.
The Eitel departed Newport News today bound for the Norfolk navy yard to undergo interment procedures. The move was confirmed this afternoon as the vessel set course from Newport News.
An Athens dispatch confirms former Prime Minister Venizelos will retire from politics, signaling the end of an era in Greek political life. The report places the move in the context of ongoing national and regional affairs.
A compact collection of quips and quotes. The page notes a mix of wisdom from Herbert and Burns and a playful remark on the David and Goliath tale. A thoughtful Washington Star line imagines David as a pitcher, blending literature with a sports joke.
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