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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
3
President Wilson signed nominations naming Attorney General Mc Reynolds as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and Thomas Watt Gregory of Austin Texas as Attorney General.
Mexico City reports that the Constitutionalists plan to repudiate ten million dollars in government notes issued on bonds of the Huerta government. The move reflects growing financial and political pressure as the conflict escalates.
Galveston Texas reports clearances by four British steamships Carlton Wedbury Indiana and Astraea delivering 884000 bushels of wheat to London Bordeaux and Liverpool in the last day. Seven more steamers loading all British while Austrian and German ships sit idle. Elevators run smoothly easing grain market fears from the European war.
Fred Standard, a deep well contractor now based in Bryan, reports securing a contract for a 1000 foot well to be sunk at Prairie View for the Prairie View Normal. The contract was awarded by Prof. D W Spence of College, dean of the normal. A city well recently sunk reaches 405 feet and its water supply is reported to be markedly increased.
A compact chronicle of early 20th and 19th century battles. It lists pivotal clashes including Podgoritza in 1912, Port Arthur in 1904, Kraaipan in 1899, Havana in 1898, Bucharest in 1877, Baden in 1870, Fort Sumter in 1861, Crimea in 1853, Canada invasion in 1812, and Lexington in 1775 with concise dates and theatre contexts.
An intruder lurked near Bryan hospital last night and tried to enter through windows. Dr. Oliver fired on him around 11 o'clock, and he disappeared. Another burglary attempt at Judge J W Doremus residence. burglar fled before police arrival.
Aug 22 dispatches report Germany unlikely to comply with Japan's ultimatum by 9 p.m. central time. The German Ambassador leaves Tokio on the 26th, while Britain orders all reservists to report. Tokyo notes a Japanese 16 000 man division sailing to seize Tsingtau as battleships head to bombard the fort. Russians press on along the Austro German frontier as Le man, Liege forts commander, is reported captured. A cavalry clash in East Prussia results in a German battery loss.
Rome correspondent reports mobilization orders to be proclaimed in two or three days. The Italian intervention idea was abandoned by the King after ministers convinced him. Belgian concentration before Antwerp completed in good order. Coralles dispatch cites a German general and 800 Germans captured. A Belgian pair reportedly forced to escort the German entry into Brussels. About 100 automobiles with machine guns participated in the parade. London reports confirm Austrian actions ongoing.
The Bryan Oil Mill operated for three days using summer seed as an accommodation run to supply hulls and meal to patrons. After crushing the seed, the mill will close until new seed moves in.
Boston Transcript notes Judge J T Maloney finds old Bryan incorporation records while examining courthouse archives. The quip about relations and contentment adds a touch of humor to the historical snippet.
Germany keeps pressing into Belgium with Ghent and Namur under occupation and Bruges near, while Antwerp sees patrols. Brussels stockpiles remain in question as officials resist a large war tax. In Berlin a charge d affaires is told to leave if Japan sees no reply to its ultimatum. In Paris officials report the execution of the burgomaster and several citizens of Aershot.
London reports the official bureau states that no achievement by either side merits the label of victory. The remark underscores a balanced assessment of the recent actions.
The petition for incorporation was signed by S. D. Conger and twenty-seven other Bryan villagers. The document is recorded in minute book A page 174. The incorporation election, which carried, was held on March 25, 1867.
Austin Aug 22 Ed R Kone Commissioner of Agriculture returning from Washington endorses bonded cotton storage with state trustee oversight. He advocates forming warehouse companies that issue bonds, with proceeds and storage fees used to operate warehouses under state supervision while the state acts as trustee rather than guarantor.
Albert Fileux of New York City, an aviator, crashed from 1000 feet while looping the loop at Hempstead aviation field near Mineola yesterday. He was badly bruised and lacerated but likely to live, with surgeons noting shock as the main danger.
Secretary Bryan stated that the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco in 1915 would be held as announced. He said no European country committed to exhibiting has withdrawn from the fair.
The Philathea class of the First Baptist Church organized under the National Philathea Union after a Sunday business meeting approved a charter and joined the national movement.
Smethport Pa August 22 The Smethport Chautauqua begins tomorrow and runs through the week featuring Senator Robert L Owen Dr Frank W Gunsalus John E Gunekel Judge Kavanagh and Prof E R Mosese Lectures are complemented by concerts and a Twelfth Night program by the Ben Greet Players, creating a well rounded gathering.
Quotation notes a man uncertain about his marriage status and sanity. It highlights court complications tied to the state in which legal issues arise, reflecting bureaucratic ambiguity and jurisdictional variance.
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