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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
1
Bryan Daily Eagle readers receive a concise defense of the Texas state department of agriculture. The author outlines the department’s creation, its bureaus including markets inspection nursery services and pest eradication, and argues the agency saves farmers money through organized action and cooperative efforts.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions Hungary and Hungary's demands, with unclear references to regions in Europe and officials. The text is garbled with stray terms like Myslowitz and Upper Silesia and cryptic notation, offering no coherent event or date to summarize.
With American forces in Germany, posters in Coblenz and Rhine towns urge German girls to avoid American soldiers. Posters threaten punishment for indiscretion and reveal names to the public. Intelligence reports note secret societies forming to expose associated girls and blacklists kept for future use after Americans depart.
Austin August 13 Inspection of state quarantine property including land buildings boats and equip ment at gulf ports and along the Rio Grande preparatory to its transfer to the federal government is underway. Seven federal quarantine officers and a state board appraisal team led by Governor the state health officer and attorney general are conducting the appraisal. State Health Officer C W Goddard estimates the property will bring between 80000 and 100000.
Pittsburg August 14 thirty two farmers arrested on warrants charging misdemeanor for profiteering and failing to mark measures properly. They were arraigned in a police court and fined one dollar for each unmarked basket or container.
A formal appeal from A W Kinnard, field agent for the State Department of Agriculture, urges unifying agricultural forces across the state to strengthen the department beyond its current scope. Citing support from a legislative committee report, national land grant officials, experiment stations, and Secretary Houston, the plan aims to reduce friction between agencies and advance agricultural progress in the state.
Joseph L. Worsham of Zack a returned soldier was among visitors in Bryan today J D Battle of Millican a business visitor also present Mrs W P Jones of Harvey and her sons Chester and Roy Jones were in Bryan today Tom P Hall from his farm near Steep Hollow visited Bryan Otto L Hahn of the Kurten neighborhood was in Bryan this morning Mrs Janie Reynolds of Franklin arrived yesterday to visit her sister Mrs Nannie Rohde Miss Ruby Walker of Navasota who had stayed with Mrs W A Withers for several days returned home today
A collection of residents from College Station Bryan Kurten and surrounding areas express their positions on a road bond proposal. Most voters endorse the plan citing better highways and prosperity, while a few oppose citing taxes and road use. Names include N M McGinnis D Vaughan Guy F Boyett Elisha Collins J Coulter Smith J A Tobias Peter Venteciolo S L Thompson Wn F Gibbs Walter Holden Morris W Tatum Henry Locke J L Seardino W I Fridel J W Batts Jordan T Lawler and other Bryan speakers.
A man armed with a pistol attempted to rob Munsey Trust in central Washington near police headquarters. He demanded $150, fired a shot grazing a clerk, then shot himself in the jaw, later giving the name John Fether of Defiance, Ohio, at a hospital. The motive cited was easy money in the city.
Washington August 13. With hearings on the peace treaty completed the senate foreign relations committee turned attention to the Mexican and Columbian questions today while the senate laid the treaty aside temporarily to take up other business. Interest seems to be reviving in the proposal for a definite program along the lines agreed upon by seven republican senators.
In Marquez, Texas, a Poland-China boar owned by W. E. Flynn ripped open a mare. Flynn beat the animal with a breastyoke after being attacked. Nearby, a Jersey boar previously killed a male and injured another for H. A. McDaniels. A single tusk stroke also killed a mule by slicing the jugular two miles from town.
At a Rotary club luncheon in Orange on August 13 a municipal grocery store plan was announced to aid residents under city direction. The Lutcher building will house the store, stocked by the government quartermaster. H. W. Pruter of Sabine Supply will manage the store at no cost, selling goods at cost plus freight.
Chicago reports show shopmen in Atlanta canceling walkouts and returning to work as wage talks continue. Across the country strikers resume duties while Chicago notes no drop in ranks, with officials predicting system-wide normal operation within a week.
Washington reports material aid for Admiral Kolchak's retreating Siberian army is being rushed to Vladivostok. Forty-five thousand rifles and several million rounds of ammunition have already left San Francisco with more supplies departing this week.
General James G. Harboard chief of staff of the American expeditionary forces will head a mission to Armenia and Transcaucasia to examine conditions from a military viewpoint. He undertakes the trip under instructions from President Wilson.
Washington August 13 The senate public lands committee unanimously ordered a favorable report on a bill to lease government owned oil coal phosphate and sodium lands to stimulate production.
Herbert Hoover, interallied relief commissioner, arrived in Warsaw from Prague yesterday. He leaves for Vienna Sunday.
Berlin August 13 Mathias Erzberger vice premier and finance minister urged immediate steps to create a mercantile fleet and aid Germans abroad with state advances. He said a bill on these projects would be introduced soon and that the loan situation must be reviewed as Germany seeks twenty five billion marks in annual taxes to restore health.
Washington reports that Joaquin Tinoco brother of Costa Rica’s president was assassinated on August 10. The State Department has been informed of the killing.
El Paso report cites El Dia Espanol saying Carranza government expelled 21 foreigners including Americans Spaniards and Argentina citizens for misconduct from Mexico recently. Mexico City paper notes dates August 6.
Washington reports the president is expected to veto daylight saving legislation, after it has sat with him since August 5, with return to Congress anticipated before week’s end. Leaders in both houses doubt two thirds can override, as last month’s effort to pass the repeal rider on the agricultural bill failed.
Rome Italy August 13 Duke Aosta cousin of King Victor Emmanuel and commander of the Italian third army in the war will probably be in the United States soon From the United States he will go to China and Japan The duke is fifty years old His brother the Duke of Abruzzi vice admiral in the Italian navy is well known in the United States
A Moscow message says Vinnitza in Ukraine has been abandoned by Bolshevik forces. In Volhynia anti Bolshevik units have occupied Lutsk, a railway hub southeast of Kovel.
Stockholm reports a serious Moscow food crisis sparking widespread unrest. Advices say the Soviet government contemplates moving operations from Moscow to Tula as the situation deteriorates.
Madrid reports a ministerial crisis looming as the government summons absent deputies to the capital. The cabinet’s fate is expected to be decided Thursday.
CAPTURE OF DUBNO VIENNA AUGUST 18 Official reports state that Ukrainian forces have captured the fortress at Dunbo in southeastern Volhynia from bolshevik forces.
San Pedro Calif August 18 The battleship New York with Secretary Daniels aboard departed for Honolulu today accompanied by four destroyers.
Belgian forces have occupied the Malmedy district in Rhenish Prussia, a development reported from Brussels on August 13. The advance underscores Belgian efforts during ongoing hostilities in the region and signals a shift in the front at that sector.
The Elks invite members to attend the regular meeting tonight led by Exalted Ruler E. M. Dodson. The notice urges presence to support lodge activities and governance.
New York writer Joseph T. McClellan reports rapid healing across Europe after World War I, noting buoyant spirits, resumed trade, rising wages, and strong American tourism. He describes Paris as expensive, widespread labor unrest, and a revived European appetite for commerce and leisure, with Spain’s economy energized by war.
John Dyass led remarks critiquing funds handling by the commissioners court. County Judge Maloney, Franklin, and others defended public records and urged highway improvements in Brazos county. The Bethel gathering, including Bryan party members and local business leaders, heard praise for speeches and the good roads crusade.
Dallas August 13 More than 1 700 carloads of East Texas peaches have been shipped this season and may reach 2 000 by season end according to R R Walker agricultural agent for the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad Last year total shipments were 1 561 cars The season also saw 35 carloads of sweet potatoes and diverse fruits including strawberries blackberries plums cucumbers cantaloupes watermelons tomatoes and onions The outlook for watermelons exceeds 600 carloads as of now based on Mr Walker's report
Nearly sixty Texas post offices are discontinued or renamed to remove Germanic ties. Substations in Houston, Waco, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Dallas affected. Names such as Germantown and Kiel replaced by Schroeder and Loyal. others like Brandenburgh become Old Glory.
Brenham Texas August 13 reports that despite cotton in Washington county being below par, bumper corn yields are expected across the county. Commissioner J R Routt of Chappell Hill says fine corn will come from every field along the Brazos river, with especially large amounts in sandy lands.
In Texarkana on August 13 a joint Rotary and Lions meeting condemned the Plumb plan for government ownership and operation of railroads. The group adopted resolutions unanimously favoring the return of railroads to private control as soon as practicable.
Atlantic City August 13 Believing public sentiment can swing against liquor statutes brewers of the nation plan a conference in September to concentrate the revulsion and seek repeal efforts across the country.
Speech notes describe jazz as a life saver for Europe and praise Spaniards and Yugoslavs as key allies. The speaker notes many business opportunities for American firms in Europe if exchange rates remain favorable and trade relations improve through mutual understanding.
London announces Viscount Grey the former foreign secretary will represent the British government in Washington while awaiting a permanent ambassador appointment.
Washington August 13 announced that guardsmen not on duty must wear field shoes with the rough side out, as the War Department continues to equalize footwear supplies. The change follows extensive differences in guardsmen footwear and triggers an inspectors investigation into the matter.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Uri replant related to a purchase for the Tutuprieste project or property. Details are unclear, with key names and actions partially obscured. Further readable context is needed to confirm the involved entities and outcome.
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