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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
1
Tokyo reports bombardment of Tsingtau as war with Germany widens. Paris notes major battles across Belgium and France with Russia advancing eastward. Berlin claims French forces defeated at Neufchateau and Meuse actions as British and French hold Mons. Vienna and Basle discuss German offensive and Austrian shifts with Poland and Dalmatia implications.
Austin Aug 24 The governor urged a bonded State warehouse system for surplus cotton and memorials to Congress to amend the emergency currency act to permit issuance of currency on commercial paper and warehouse receipts for cotton Two warehouse bills were introduced in the House and referred to a committee for hearings
Associated Press reports that Senator Gore introduced a bill in Washington on August 19 to issue government licenses for grain warehouses.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to favorably report the nominations of Charles Evans McReynolds for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and Thomas W. Gregory for Attorney General. The move advances both men toward confirmation by the full Senate.
Washington reports Secretary Redfield notified the German owned wireless station at Tuckerton New Jersey that it was operating in violation of law for lacking a license.
Moran's Agricultural and Mechanical College football squad will train near Houston at Otto Sens Strang lodge from September 13 or 14 for about ten days. The invitation, praised as the best hunting lodge on gulf waters, includes screened dining and sleeping facilities and a supportive roster of veterans Tyree Bell and Beasley, with Everitt rejoining under SIA A rules. Moran aims for a strong season and has begun preparations after the Texas League season ends.
A Brazos County farm expert argues soil improvement, stressing humus addition via deep fall plowing. He cites T. B. Martin’s fields showing 25 percent cotton yield gains and potential 50 percent with green matter, urging farmers to plow under decaying vegetation and remove stock from fields after fall rains.
Jackson Mississippi Bishop Lambuth urged Southern Methodists to raise at least a thousand dollars to aid wounded soldiers in Belgium. He noted the Belgian queen would receive the money and recalled the Congo policy shift by the present king.
London reports Namur fallen after a two day battle. British worry over Paris threat as German forces push through Belgium. Siege refugees recall “William II” on city walls while Antwerp battles hinge on Zeppelin losses and hospital damage. Fortifications and retreat lines are outlined across Belgium and France.
President declares reports of a break are false and notes those seeking U S intervention aim to sow trouble between Carranza and Villa. Villa at Chihuahua says his efforts target a civil government rather than rule by a military clique.
Ostend dispatches report fierce fighting on the outskirts. An Associated Press note also states a German official wireless report claims a decisive German victory over France from August 17 to 21 with 10 000 prisoners and 150 guns captured.
The Hague reports estimated Belgian casualties total about 50,000 wounded and 16,000 killed as early fighting lingers.
German forces seized Lunéville breaking up General Joffre's French army. The move clears the way for a concentration toward Paris as the war progresses.
Paris reports the allies hold the German offensive in the north after a surprise counter move driving back the German advance. It denies any recapture of Muelhausen.
An Associated Press report from Mexico on August 24 notes that Orozco was defeated on Thursday with heavy loss. The Minister of War may resign, though no reason is stated. The announcement cites political turmoil and potential leadership changes.
Officers rounded up eight to ten individuals playing craps in the back of a Main Street store yesterday afternoon. No action was taken today. cases will be brought to justice court tomorrow.
Jim Williams, a Black man, was arrested today by City Marshal Boyett on charges of stealing several beers from Boriskie's saloon where he worked. The case was filed in the justice court and Constable Baker jailed him.
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