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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
1
A window card shows that many subscribe to liberty bonds, aiming to influence holdouts. The notice credits Brazos County sales to booster efforts and reflects a broader campaign to boost bond purchases.
Large window displays urge subscriptions to Liberty bonds with the aim of creating social pressure. Local agents and companies pledge to buy bonds and deduct installments from salaries. A county-wide list tracks sales by district and individual donors, signaling broad participation.
Hon. R. L. Williford announces his candidacy for the twelfth district senate. A longtime Freestone county official and Democrat, he cites farm roots, teaching, law study, and prior service as county attorney and judge. He touts support for wartime measures, rural aid, liquor bills, and pro women’s suffrage, vowing to serve public trust and the state’s best interests if elected.
Tuesday's Daily Bag reports L. M Jewis of Bryan says Bh Jewis special examiner in the John M. Sebesta case has found Sebesta guilty of violating flour distribution rules. Jewis forwarded recommendations to Texas administrator E. A. Peden for punishment. Sebesta may appeal.
From Tuesday's Daily Eagle Ernest Moore purchased the home of L M Levinson on West Twenty-Sixth Street. The property has been much improved since Levinson bought it and after he came to Bryan to manage the Bryan and College inter urban, it has become a very attractive little home.
The Brazos county exemption board holds blank furlough applications for farmers whose sons may return home to help with crops. Farmers may call, obtain the forms, fill them out, and return them as directed.
Exemption Board No 186 records a new military call for two men from the county. They must report by May 1 and will be sent to Fort Sam Houston. The purpose of the call is not stated in the notice.
Brazos county exemption board lists white men called under call No 145 to report Friday April 26 for military service. Negroes await a separate list to report April 29. Names include Vargas Adrian Mondemeyer Rafail German Fletcher Cruso Alvino Dehart Arthur Spell Thos J Metzer Benard L Rayer Ben Quezada Valez Marion H Vincent George Graham William P Wittman Andrew Rosino Sikorsky Stiney Salazar Feles Mendez Victor Brecksmith John M Sawyer Isaac B Fabian Joe J Copeland George W Lawless Walter Mary Lodger Wymala Morehead Marcus Penn Jacob Nemec Frank V Rychlik Vergil Thomas Hermon F Kehlenbrick Jose R Fuentes Charles Degelia Andrew Boriskie Theo J Krolczyk Willie F Tauber Lenarada Mikulec Paul Lopez Lee Dematier Oren Simonds George H Carrey Otto Bentke Herman Lero Pete Manuel Moon Victor Dmineck Ernest C Atsinger
Paul D. Oakes formerly of the Lafayette Esgradi lle will speak at Bryan courthouse Friday at 2 PM in support of the third Liberty loan. A veteran of the Lafayette squadron in France he earned three German defeats and the French military cross for valor.
Hon F L Henderson is appointed as special examiner to conduct hearings on violations of the food administration rules in Brazos County. The appointment authorizes investigation and adjudication of alleged infractions under the agency’s regulations.
Washington reports total subscriptions to the Liberty loan up to April 17 reach 931,156,050 dollars.
Dr M E Weaver today tendered his resignation as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Bryan effective June 1 to accept a call from Weatherford’s First Baptist Church. He has led Bryan church for nine years nine months, overseeing growth, debt reduction, and active benevolent work with about 1,000 members added.
Thirty six boys aged ten to fifteen, patients at the state hospital for the insane in Norman Oklahoma, died in a blaze that destroyed three wards and the dining room. The fire began at three o'clock this morning.
The census bureau reports cotton consumed in March at 571 202 running bales exclusive of linters. For the eight months ending March the total is 4 400 233 bales.
F W Kazmeier from A M College Extension Service announces the Texas egg show in Houston May 1 2 8 and 4 under Harris County Poultry Association and Texas Poultry Raisers Association. Competitions cover all egg and fowl classes with ribbons silver cups and cash prizes. Entries include any eggs or fowl and special classes will be offered.
The Army recruiting station at room 36 Astin building opens for males 18 21 and 31 41 to inquire about service. Corporal Porter offers information. aviation remains unavailable for now. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
British forces appear to be holding the line with German losses mounting. British troops withdraw to new lines before Ypres while elsewhere Germans are driven from trenches and counter attacked with heavy losses, with no danger of a retrograde movement.
London April 17. The battle in Flanders rages with incredible intensity as British forces hold firm against German attacks. Reports say the battle favors the British and describe disastrous German assaults, including a large Tuesday attack in the Zellebeke sector that was repelled with heavy losses.
Habeas corpus suit filed in the Court of Criminal Appeals to test the ten mile zone law. The case stems from the arrest of G. H. Hollinsworth for selling a quart of whiskey within the Fort Worth zone. Hearing set for April 24.
Washington April 16 Associated Press reports state department dispatches reveal twenty five trains loaded with German wounded pass through Aix la Chapelle each night as the German advance on the west front exacts heavy losses.
A confrontation at a negro dance hall near Parsons park ends with Desperado Bill Walker killed by Arthur Jones who had obtained a pistol from barber J O Tucker. Jones is jailed as of press time after firing a single shot to Walker’s head following a demand for a match and a threat.
Paris reports Bolo Pasha died by firing squad after his death sentence, without resistance. The execution followed a court trial and verdict issued earlier today.
London reports British positions near Ypres withdrawn to new lines while south of Arras Germans are driven from British trenches. Early today German artillery hits south of the Somme as British counterattacks around Wytechaete succeed. Heavy German losses north of Bailleul and railways serving the front remain intact, with no British withdrawal seen.
AP dispatch from London reports at dusk Tuesday British forces advanced near Wytechaete south of Ypres and were said to be holding the ground they had previously lost in the area.
Paris telegraph dispatch says German forces have pushed to St. Eloi and hold southern slopes of Mount Kemmel as World War I engagements continue.
Paris reports heavy artillery actions last night on the main front between the Somme and the Oise. The war office issued the report detailing shelling and exchanges of fire along the line.
Meteren on the northern battle front was recaptured by a British counter attack, according to an official announcement dated April 17 in London.
London April 17 The war office reports Major General Maurice now holds most of Wyteschaete and likely all of it as British counterattacks succeed at Meteren and southward. British forces push back Germans half way to Bailleul and extend lines toward Neuve Eglise.
W E Graham of Wellborn and W R Parker of Parker school house have been elected county school trustees according to returns canvassed by the county commissioners. District trustees were elected at the same time. each retiring board canvasses its district and as each trustee takes the oath his commission is reported to the county board.
British forces reportedly regain the contested town of Wytschaete in France after fierce fighting. The report notes the action was described as magnificent but confirmation was pending at filing time.
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