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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
1
Amsterdam reports from Berlin that former Russian Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch has been arrested by the Bolsheviks. He is uncle of the late emperor and father of Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovitch, recently named an honorary captain in the British army.
British forces on a ten mile front between Arras and Albert advance north of the Ancre river with progress reported. Courcelles Achiet le Petit Beaucourt Moyenville Beaucourt Sur Ancre captured. Early in the offensive Ablainezville Beaucourt Moyenville taken and two hundred prisoners plus German field guns seized.
Rumbberdase reports several hundred officers arrested in Moscow have been shot per the Frankfort Zeitung. Some who renounced Russian citizenship and obtained German or Polish passes were released at the German consul general request. others were imprisoned. Included among the imprisoned were former generals and colonels.
Washington August 21. War Department orders muster into federal service the second and sixth regiments of the Texas National Guard for limited duty on the Mexican border. Papers for other regiments pending. expect all regiments to be federalized within a week for similar service.
Baron Burian Austro Hungarian foreign minister said no changes were made to the peace program after a conference at the German main headquarters. He stated every important question regarding peace and war had been discussed.
Washington Aug. 21 A call was issued by Provost Marshal General Crowder for 500 grammar school graduates of Texas to enroll in a mechanical training corps at the University of Texas. Upon course completion they will be assigned to general military service. Enrollments close Aug. 30.
Paris reports Spain will substitute German vessels now in Spanish ports for the tonnage sunk by German submarines. The move follows an official Spanish cabinet announcement after a cabinet meeting.
Montreal Aug 21 Stocks of news print on hand in United States mills on Aug 10 were the lowest on record according to R S Kelley secretary of the news print service bureau New York at its quarterly meeting Production in Canada rose slightly in 1918 over 1917 but reduced U S output pushed total news print manufactured 8 percent below last year and total mill stocks on hand July 3 down 41 percent from 1917 levels.
Joseph Kolas a young resident of Hallettsville Texas departed Sunday to travel to New York to join the Czecho-Slovak organization, continuing his two year residence here.
An order from a German commander warns that men on leave discuss a postwar revolution. High officers under General Ludendorff must search leaving soldiers to prevent disguising pistols and grenades as they return home.
Telegram from Major Townes of Austin confirms Robert Armstrong's resignation from the local exemption board and as a member. The notice notes his heavy work load and near abandonment of his law practice, praising his fairness in handling cases. No successor has been announced.
George H. Cunningham aged 58 connected with a Beaumont real estate concern was found dead in his room at the Fiegelson apartments on Orleans street shortly after noon on Wednesday. A pistol lay nearby and a coroner's verdict said the manner of death was not determined.
The alien property custodian A Mitchell Palmer announced the seizure of 1,057,000 pounds of de vitalized wheat gluten destined for Germany via Switzerland. Found in a New York warehouse in June, the grain valued about 200000 dollars will be sold at public auction August 26.
Abolition of open sugar bowls in restaurants and hotels since the sugar shortage began has saved many tons of sugar. A statement to the federal food board says each customer saves about half a pound per month.
San Sebastian Spain Aug 30 Eduardo de Vato Spanish foreign minister denied that Spain had received a note from Germany intimating a rupture between the two countries was likely. The denial followed news that Spain planned to use German vessels in Spanish ports to replace ships sunk by German submarines.
In Arneckville Cuero Aug 21 Lutheran services were conducted in English for the first time with Rev. C P Hasskar of Nordheim officiating. Pastor J M Bergner is learning English to preach in that tongue and will lead English services Sept 1 with Rev. Paul Goglin of Meyersville. Luther League and song services at Arneckville are now in English.
The casualty list from the commanding general shows 176 total. Texas entries include Ruben C Hall Randolph killed in action and Lewis P Carlisle Lometa, with various counts of killed in action wounded and missing across units. Marine corps figures list five killed in action and other wounded or missing.
Washington report: House committee favors the administration manpower bill with an amendment creating a separate 18 to 20 year old class to be drafted after men 20 to 45. A Dent amendment allows soldiers under 21 to still seek commissions.
The British third army under General Byng attacked Branoutre Ridge between Koudekot and Lacre Hospice in the Lys salient this morning with artillery prep. The official report says the attack was a complete success though final results remain uncertain.
Camp Travis Texas reports the 18th division will be formed to replace the 90th division moving to France. Training may last five to seven months, with emphasis on minimal personal baggage and use of camp exchanges. Families are advised mail rules for expeditionary forces and Belgian Red Cross aid options.
Allied forces launched a surprise offensive as tanks moved under night mist to reach assembly points, catching German defenders off guard. The plan, anticipated for a week, aimed to maximize the element of surprise in a bold assault.
London reports orders from the German crown prince require strict surveillance of Alsace Lorraine units due to desertions. Soldiers from that region are to be kept away from critical points in the front line.
Ballinger Texas residents held a mass meeting on August 21 to oppose a rate increase from 16 to 33 2 3 percent. They passed a resolution stating they cannot pay the higher charge and gave notice to the telephone company to discontinue service on September 1 when the new rate takes effect. Only two men opposed the resolution.
Gen Pershing advised the War Department that a US built squadron of 18 De Haviland aircraft with Liberty engines completed the first reconnaissance flight behind German lines in August. Brigadier General Foulois led the expedition and the mission returned without loss.
Cotton sold today at 82 1 2 cents per pound with receipts listing Lawrence warehouse 2105 Brick 1394 Farmers' Union 1060 and total 4559.
Unofficial AP dispatches report the British advance pushing the line to within three miles of Bapaume, a key German base in the northern Picardy sector. The note underscores the significance of the position as German defenses are tested near the town.
British forces launched an offensive along a ten thousand yard front from the Adinser to Moyen ville area with Puiseux and Au Mont at the southern end. The enemy had been withdrawing to deepen his defensive lines.
British forces repelled strong German assaults on both sides of the Scarpe river, strengthening new defensive positions after renewed fighting.
New York Aug 21 The death of Dr William Shedd who led refugees work in the Lake Uramia district of Southern Persia was announced by the American committee to Armenia and Syrian relief. He died of cholera at Sain Kalah on August 7 and was a member of the Presbyterian board of foreign missions.
Secretary Daniels said 69,000 men have passed through the Great Lakes naval training station since the war began and are now in active service with various fleet units after a conference with Captain W A Moffet, commander of the station.
Baltimore August 21 The condition of United States Senator Ollie M James of Kentucky who is ill at Johns Hopkins hospital of Brights disease was grave He has been a patient at the hospital about three months.
Paris reports General Mangin launches a morning assault on a 25 mile front threatening Noyon. The French breakthrough overcomes a strong German position with machine gun defenses, forcing the enemy to seek new defensive positions as Noyon nears possible fall.
Paris reports French troops pressing along the front from the Oise to the Aisne with Carlepont and Cuts captured after sharp fighting. Ground was taken west of Lassigny in an official war office statement.
An Atlantic port report says a German submarine captured the fishing trawler Triumph off the coast. The crew reached shore safely and fear the vessel will be turned into a raider. The U boat is said to be harassing Grand Banks fleets. sunk ships include Una P Saunders, E Piatt Andrew, and Francis J O Hara.
A steam trawler Triumph fitted with two guns and wireless and manned by 16 Germans from the submarine crew raided fishing banks off the Nova Scotia coast after capturing yesterday. Crews of schooners sunk by the Triumph have arrived at the port.
The article explains correct letter addressing for military personnel in the American Expeditionary Forces. It specifies including recipient rank full name unit designation and the words American Expeditionary Forces. If any unit designation is missing the letter should be returned for proper designation.
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