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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
1
The Methodist Episcopal church board predicts ratification of the federal prohibition amendment by February 1 after surveys show fifteen states already approve and thirty more legislatures are expected to vote in favor next month.
The first flight in a planned daily New York to Chicago mail service left Belmont Park at 7:20 a.m. carrying 400 pounds of mail. Pilot Leon D. Smith, landing at Bellefonte, Pa., would hand the mail to a second pilot bound for Cleveland, then to Chicago.
Robert A. Harrison presents a two year statement showing receipts of 1786.80 and disbursements of 1624.74 for the local good cheer fund. The fund aided over forty families including widows orphans and those ill with aid from groceries medicine hospital care nursing funerals and fuel. Balance in bank stands at 162.06 with an annual need of about 1000 to sustain the fund.
Several million dollars worth of Great Britain s national gallery and national portrait gallery paintings were removed from a dugout at Aldwych tube station two years ago during the air raid threat. Crowds watched as priceless works were brought to light. Many Victoria and Albert museum items remain stored in a deep level platform at South Kensington station.
Lisbon December 18 documents found on a suspect show an extensive plot with participants drawing lots to strike the president. The slain president Paes body lay in the Belsem palace and was viewed today by thousands of Portuguese citizens.
Baltimore December 18 Of the 200 members of the Southern Surgical association the annual meeting began here today 60 percent are now serving in the army either at home or in France Dr J Whitridge Williams dean Johns Hopkins medical school delivered the welcome address and Dr Isaac S Stone of Washington president of the association responded The program tomorrow will be devoted almost entirely to discussions on war time surgery Dr Charles Mayo of Rochester Minnesota and several other noted surgeons are expected tomorrow
Rev John Pluenneke pastor German Methodist church Seguin Texas died from self inflicted shotgun wound, inquest finds death instantaneous. He faced federal court in San Antonio January 2 over a statement made at a union Thanksgiving meeting. Survived by wife and six children. had been in Seguin two years after leaving Brenham where he taught at Blinn Memorial College.
London officials deflect with little concrete detail as parliament questions Britain policy toward Soviet Russia. Foreign Secretary Balfour says Bolshevik rule aims at extermination by starvation and murder, while MPs seek clarity on war status, Archangel reinforcements, and Britain's stance toward Russia.
Capt. Wm. E. Mumby, unit adjutant, remains at the college as long as needed to close military matters after the S A T C is demobilized. The officers attached to the unit have been transferred or discharged. He is highly regarded by many friends on campus.
Several hundred boys and girls marched to the reichstag for the soldiers and workers congress. They pressed for votes at 18, end of corporal punishment in schools, and youth participation in government and schools. A 17 year old warned of consequences if demands were not met. Leaders expressed sympathy, and youth speakers later called for Ebert and Scheidemann to step down, opposing the opening of the national assembly and threatening a nationwide juvenile strike.
A rudely made bomb in a pasteboard box addressed to Dr. William C. Hassler, San Francisco city health officer, was found by a passerby and turned over to police. Hassler has pushed for an influenza mask ordinance and suspects the device targets over his masking mandates.
Late afternoon benefit concert at A and M college was halted as violinist Anton Navratil injured his hand and cannot perform. Organizers express regret and plan to reschedule the event for a later date.
James H. Halliday, a Waxahachie cotton merchant and head of Halliday & Co., died at Charity hospital after being shot in the head in New Orleans. His wife and 9 year old daughter were with him. the family had come for rest and leisure, and planned to return to Texas by auto. Halliday was a Mason and member of multiple fraternal orders.
London Dec 18 The American battleship squadron attached to the British grand fleet showed the spirit of true comradeship during its service, Admiral Sir David Beatty said in a farewell address aboard the New York on Dec 1. He praised American officers and men for cooperation and noted disappointment at not meeting the German fleet.
Warsaw reports that the mother of former Emperor Nicholas may be alive near Lidovia in the Crimea. Polish officers state she has been receiving letters every ten days claiming to come from Nicholas Romanoff. The dowager empress and her household believe he is alive.
The first line of American divisions in Coblenz bridgehead areas is the 32d, trained at Waco, serving with the American Army of Occupation. The report notes their placement as part of postwar duties in Coblenz.
Chicago reports the so called perfumed burglar is wounded by a police officer during a hotel room burglary. He is believed dying in a north side hospital. The suspect’s clothes carried a strong violet odor.
Warsaw dispatch reports that Russian peasants in Volhynia attacked the Potocki estate at Dombrovitha for a week. Polish peasants aided the defense and a dozen Russians were killed during the clashes.
Paris dispatch reports unofficially that the Ebert Haas government has entreated the Allies to occupy Berlin. The Matin notes the rumor persists despite lack of official confirmation.
Paris Dec 18 President Wilson has not endorsed any proposal for a league of nations as of today the American peace commission reported. The statement notes no official favor and outlines ongoing considerations among allied leaders.
Reports from Saloniki state Bulgaria has adequate food, especially in rural areas, but clothing and medicines are scarce. High prices in cities restrict access, quinine sells for about $100 a pound, and the country reportedly has much money.
Registrar Charles E. Finley reports 528 of 911 duty students will return after Christmas. About 100 two year students in section B of the S A T C on November 1 likely resume January 3. Together with many veterans, total attendance expected near 800, reflecting a solid second term outlook.
Washington reports the Polish government proposes a treaty among Poland Bohemia and Yugoslavia to align militarily railways and commerce with the entente powers. Herr Grabski national democrat leads the plan aiming for a formal convention.
Washington reports modify the merchant marine program to fit peacetime needs and extend shipbuilding. The United States Shipping Board cites leveraging interned, purchased, and chartered vessels, with Cuba China Siam Brazil Uruguay and Peru aiding. Repair costs for German and Austrian ships totaled about 11.19 million dollars. The Emergency Fleet Corporation held 455 new ships and nearly 375,000 deadweight tons plus former German and Austrian vessels.
Washington December 18 Representative James V Mann of Illinois republican leader in the house formally announced his candidacy for the speakership of the house of the next congress to be controlled by the republicans.
A YMCA secretary in a Paris village tried to use jet black gas irradiated coins. An aged woman storekeeper refused them saying Ce n est pas bon. The tale highlights hardship as residents reject gassed money and a buyer borrows to pay.
Paris reports President Wilson and Marshal Foch discussed peace terms and an armistice. The Echo de Paris says a peace treaty could be signed at Versailles early next June and Foch would command the Allied armies under an arch of triumph in Paris about fifteen days after.
The forecast calls for rain tonight with a drop in temperatures and cloudy conditions into Thursday.
The Coblenz royal castle, a former emperor's summer palace on the Rhine, is under American guard to protect silverware valuable items and historic objects after several attempts to remove valuables. The building sits near Coblenz city center and royal gardens.
Paris reports from Figaro reveal a German scheme to unleash 5000 incendiary bombs with fire starting chemicals that water cannot quell. A second squadron of 35 aircraft would drop ordinary bombs to target firefighters and crowds amid burning buildings.
Washington reports the first electric drive battleship the New Mexico has completed testing amid criticism. The vessel meets all requirements and surpasses many tests, offering economic propulsion and greater maneuvering power with enhanced underwater protection. Credit to Rear Admiral Griffin for the achievement.
Harvey ships another box of dresses and aprons for Belgian and French children. Mrs J D Anderson of Houston oversees the project and reports the garments were received and praised, with paper dolls pinned to them. Mrs J D Davidson of Harvey chairs the district and spearheaded the work.
Madrid 919 The government offers to refer Catalan demands for autonomy to an extra parliamentary commission whose report will go to the cortes for approval. The cortes reserve the right to suspend autonomy if regional governance fails to work satisfactorily.
Copenhagen dispatches report Karlsbad town council asked President Wilson to back Karlsbad as an independent republic under American suzerainty. The Polish government signals readiness to form a military and political alliance with the entente nations, per Cologne Gazette.
The Good Cheer fund in Bryan is organized to solicit and purchase for annual service. Committees assure careful procurement and wise distribution while inviting contributors and reporting needy cases to Mrs. Milton B. Parker or Mrs. J. L. Brock. Officers include Parker as general chairman, Brock as secretary, Harrison as treasurer, and a publicity committee led by Miss Mabel Zimmermann with district chairs across four sections.
Major General Beaumont B. Buck renowned for Cantigny joins Dallas on December 18 en route to take command at Camp MacArthur in Waco. The former Dallas printer will stay several days in the city.
In Tabor Texas on December 16 residents note Christmas is near after the war ends. A high school Christmas program is set for December 24 at 2 PM. A Friday box supper raised about 77 dollars to aid the library. J H Wilcox improves from pneumonia and Dr Drummond, longtime to area, leaves for Bryan with his family.
Ira Biffle reported a New York to Washington flight completed in one hour forty minutes with a ten minute stop at Philadelphia. He said the trip traversed snow and sleet in 7 degrees below zero conditions.
The War Department announced on December 18 that about 1500 officers and men assigned by General Pershing for early convoy home will depart. Included are the 35th, 149th, 158th, 178d and 800 of the first aero squadron, companies A and B of the 26th engineers, the 102d and 111th trench mortar batteries, and the headquarters company of the 39th brigade coast artillery.
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