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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
8
Eugene Nordhaus of San Antonio announces a plan to push free text books for school children during the Thirty fifth Texas Legislature. He intends to introduce a statutory bill and seeks a constitutional amendment.
Calvert Texas December 12 C P Briggs longtime Brazos bottom farmer died Sunday night at his home six miles north of Calvert He is survived by his widow and two sons Will and Charlie His death is deeply mourned by friends in Bryan and the community known for his active farming life.
President Wilson requests keep in cabinet as Secretary Houston will remain after March 4. Washington University in St. Louis extends his leave of absence from the office of chancellor.
A state health department film totaling thousands of feet will be shown in Texas theaters. Dr A L Lincecum assistant state health officer led the project detailing life habits of rats and methods to destroy them. The department has not previously planned such a demonstration.
A large barn owned by Moore Brothers west of Navasota burned Sunday night with its contents including feed corn harness and tools. It follows two earlier big barn fires nearby amid suspicions of a firebug, with most losses uninsured.
Charles O. Austin notes a supposed epidemic of safe blowing as banks report robberies. He wakes to a 6000 dollar Columbia State Bank break in which a clerk accidentally caused the damage by drilling out a vault, later fixed with a new combination and repaired lock.
Col Clarence Ousley of Texas A&M urged bankers in Oklahoma City to evaluate farm value by purchasing power, not price tags. He warned that cotton alone cannot sustain farmers as food and feed costs rise, predicting a postwar downturn without prudent diversification and bank support.
The Eagle lists nominations for a workers contest with about ten percent likely to start. A weekly update will publish changes as names may be added or removed. Several entrants such as Jennie McMillan and Mary Morehead appear with stakes of 5,000.
A lone thief robbed Columbia State Bank in Columbia Texas on a Saturday night about 10 30 pm. He forced cashier W E Ogborn to open the safe and took 1000 in silver and 5000 in currency totaling six thousand dollars while the safe remained open for books. Ogborn fired twice and the robber once both shots missing. The suspect wore dark clothes a cap over his eyes and a turned up coat collar. Police in the region were alerted.
In Austin a two day program debuts film of the Texas University versus Texas A and M football game played in Austin. The feature includes inauguration footage of President Vinson at the capitol, crowd scenes with yell leaders and Bevo the longhorn, and game action at each touchdown.
Charles A. Culberson senior Senator from Texas in excellent health will address the state legislature when he comes South this winter according to close friends in Austin Texas.
The German commercial submarine Deutschland arrived at the Weser after a 19 day voyage from New London. This marks the second successful round trip from the United States, with the ship carrying a two million dollar cargo and official German mail.
Fire in Marshall Texas Sunday morning destroyed business district property valued at 50 000 dollars with insurance partial. The armory home of local guardsmen on border duty burned along with other structures. Loss to guardsmen and government property estimated at 2 500 dollars. Heaviest loss to Hays Machinery Company about 30 000 dollars.
Dr and Mrs M E Weaver Miss Grace Weaver and Prof and Mrs Mc Alister traveled to Hearne for a night service at the Baptist church where Dr Weaver preached. The service raised a substantial $200 for Buckner Orphans Home Dallas and the Bryan party praised the warm reception and uplifting service.
Secretary McAdoo declares no intention to resign from the cabinet amid circulating reports. A formal statement in Washington on Monday rejects resignation rumors, asserting continued service in the administration.
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