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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
3
Assault on Tampico to the Neutral Zone
Washington reports from Rear Admiral Fletcher state Constitutionalist forces gain ground at Tampico while no foreigners are injured. Non-combatants shelter near the waterfront under U S naval protection from the Chester Wheeling and Tacoma. Battleships Rhode Island and Michigan stay distant as fighting continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fletcher
Navy Department
Tampico
Chester
Wheeling
Tacoma
Rhode Island
Michigan
Murderer Hans Schmidt Ignores Aged Father in Court
In New York on December 11, Hans Schmidt ignored his elderly father who had traveled from Germany to assist him on trial for the murder of Anna Ammuller. The father wept as the prisoner refused any contact and left the prison visit without greeting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Hans Schmidt
Germany
Anna Ammuller
Hans
Mona Lisa Stolen Masterpiece Recovered in Florence
The Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci's priceless painting stolen in August 1911, was recovered in Florence today. The Italian suspect who stole it was arrested following the recovery, ending a world wide art mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Florence
Italy
Leonardo da Vince
Mrs. Young Deposed From Chicago Schools
Chicago teacher Ella Flagg Young, long serving as school superintendent, faces forced retirement sparking major turmoil. Lieutenant-Governor Barratt O'Hara suggested a student strike in protest, noting no political incident in years has caused such excitement over her dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Ella Flagg Young
Barratt O'Hara
Illinois
Young
Aaron Burr Residence Wrecked in New York
Remnants of Aaron Burrs Richmond Hill house are being recovered as wreckers raze structures on Varick Street. The former Burr property, once an opera house and later a stable, is yielding frescoes believed to be part of old theatre decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Aaron Burr
Richmond Hill House
Varick Street
Burr Place
Colored Citizens Meet To Aid Flood Sufferers In Bryan
Last Monday night the colored citizens of Bryan Texas gathered at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church under Rev U S Keeling to form committees and plan relief for flood sufferers. The meeting followed a commission authorized by John M Lawrence with R B Gooseby and others speaking on progress and duties.
Church committees organize flood relief in Bryan Texas
Finance Committee led by Rev T W Waters with R B Gooseby as vice chairman forms. Soliciting Committee chaired by Miss Millie Brown includes M L Laws and others. Food relief committee lists P C Cooper Aaron Thompson Capt L A Johnson. Meeting notes W S Williams Rev J L Glover. F C Cooper added to food group. Wagon to aid flood sufferers. donations from Prof W M Lee and church collection. Adjourned to Thursday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Williams
J. L. Glover
R. B. Goose
F. C. Cooper
Jno. M. Lawrence
White
W. M. Lee
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
T. W. Waters
R. B. Gooseby
Good Work of Frank Lee
Frank Lee an Italian from Mudville district aided flood rescues in the city. He and a rower saved 184 people over three days and nights, guiding them to safety from ruined homes. Lee paid his helper $16 out of his own pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Frank Lee
Mudville
Eagle
Lee
Floods Drown Stock as Harvey Sees Cold Norther
The Harvey correspondent reports a recent cold norther and flooding on the Brazos left many stock drowned. Grandma Jones died at seventy five and was buried at Bethel cemetery with Rev. J M Bullock conducting. A double wedding occurred at Brightlight Church with Atha Todd and Estelle Dyess and James Thompson and Ellen Graham wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Brazos
Grandma Jones
Bethel Cemetery
J. M. Bullock
Jones
Brightlight Church
C. C. Wheeler
Atha Todd
Estelle Dyess
James Thompson
Ellen Graham
Grandma Pate
Liberty County
Walter Pate
Huntsville
Steep Hollow
Harvey Texas
County Road and Bridge Losses Prompt Immediate Action
Commissioners urge residents to repair roads and bridges countywide as conditions reach near total loss. The Eagle notes widespread destruction with bridges on Little Brazo, Pitts, Jones and Koppe, Thompson Creek, and iron structures in Allen farm area needing repair. county forces will work a month to rebuild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Little Bra
Allen Farm
Brazos County Bridge Damage Threatens Supply Routes
Commissioners J P Atkins M B Easters T J Cahill J W Hamilton J T Maloney warn river bridge damage will cost thousands and years to repair. They urge immediate attention to restore food and clothing access for exposed residents while noting the Little Brazos bridge on Sandy Point road remains intact and will serve Mudville and Stone City this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Atkins
M. B. Easters
T. J. Cahill
J. W. Hamilton
J. T. Maloney
Brazos County
Little Brazos Bridge
Sandy Point Road
Mudville
Stone City
Government Estimate of 1913 Cotton Crop
The government’s nationwide cotton crop estimate totals 13,677,000 bales. State figures list Virginia 25,000. North Carolina 765,000. South Carolina 1,330,000. Georgia 2,275,000. Florida 68,000. Alabama 1,510,000. Mississippi 1,195,000. Louisiana 400,000. Texas 3,930,000. Arkansas 900,000. Tennessee 375,000. Missouri 66,000. Oklahoma 820,000. California 18,000 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahoma
California
Bomb mail blast kills worker at bottling works
A mail bomb explodes at a New York bottling plant killing Ida Anusequitz an employee and injuring two coworkers. The blast severs Thomas McCabe’s ear and wounds Michael Ryan as authorities link the attack to a dispute over recent employee terminations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Ida Anusequitz
Thomas McCabe
Michael Ryan
Anchorage for houses from Texas Experiment Stations plans
Mr. B. Youngblood superintendent of Texas Experiment Stations notified Maj. L. L. McInnis he is drafting anchorage house blueprints. Plans cover tenant houses in the Brazos bottom and aim to prevent averfiow at a cost of three to four dollars per house. Plans ready by Monday. free of charge to all who wish them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
B. Youngblood
Texas Experiment Stations
Maj
L. L. McInnis
Brazos
Anchorage
Youngblood
Strayed horse from Wellborn seeks owner reward offered
A five year old male horse, about 15 hands, untamed with no brand, grayish white collar on its neck is missing from Wellborn. A five dollar reward is offered for its return to John Royder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellborn
John Royder
Solace Remedy Promoted as Uric Acid Cure by German Scientists
An advertisement touts SOLACE REMEDY as a new medical discovery dissolving uric acid crystals and purifying blood. It claims universal safety, no opiates, and guarantees under the Pure Food and Drugs Law. The Solace Co of Battle Creek markets 25c 50c and $1 boxes with testimonials and a free box offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solace CO
Battle Creek
U. S
R. Lee Morris
First National Bank of
Chico
Texas
Solace Company
Memphis
Tenn
R. L. Morris
Solace
Solace Remedy CO
Battle ‘Creek, Mich
Porter's Antiseptic Oil Claims Cures Worst Sores
An old advertisement touts Dr Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil as the remedy for long standing sores. It promises pain relief and healing in a single application and markets itself as a wonderful old reliable cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
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U. S. Keeling
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W. R. Ford
W. 8. Williams
Millie Brown
Lizzie Moore
N. A. Cooper
M. L. Laws
M. A. Thompson
Bryan, Tex
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