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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
1
Christmas day in Bryan featured seasonable weather and restrained spending. The community observed sensible giving, with families exchanging gifts for children, church services in St. Joseph's and St. Anthony's, a lively college Y M C A celebration, and a Red Cross donation from St. Joseph's tree.
American troops guard all outlets to Van Horn canyon where about 100 bandits who raided the Brite ranch post office and general store on Christmas Day took refuge. They killed stage driver Michael Welch and two Mexican passengers, wounded foreman Sam Neill, and looted an estimated seven thousand dollars in goods.
Manila reports show more than 1,200 Americans remain in Philippine government service down from over 2,000 four years earlier. Filipino staff rise to about 1,000 as a Harrison administration policy trains locals for higher posts. Retirement rules and expanding government activity drive the shift in workforce.
Dallas hotel and restaurant men’s association embraces seven “less” days with porkless Saturdays. No pork products or fats from pork will be sold on this day by local restaurants. Action follows a conference between State Food Administrator Peden and R A Parker, business manager of the association.
Morris McKnight served as master of ceremonies for the Eagle program of exercises. Santa Claus represented by F J Newland and Miss Fay Driver delighted children. Donations were sent to Buckner Home orphans. A parallel Armenian fundraiser at the Methodist church raised about 50. Oak Grove tree program directed by Miss Willard drew a packed house. W W Weaver voiced delight as Rev C A Russell offered a closing prayer.
President W B Scott of Southern Pacific issues a December 21 circular warning agents about planned use of lye rock salt mixtures and acids to harm cattle and hogs. He urges notify cattlemen, shippers, feeders and farmers and to tighten stock access controls and train precautions. The message seeks employee cooperation to safeguard stock and support government interests.
Provost Marshal General Crozier issued instructions to all governors calling for the mobilization of one thousand bricklayers needed by General Pershing at Kelly Field San Antonio Texas. The bricklayers will be assembled without regard to men in any other occupation.
Dallas residents big on Red Cross appeal with widespread support. Notably two women jailed for murder have taken out memberships along with other prisoners and county jail inmates.
Washington reports uncover evidence that American Industrial Workers of the World Irish agitators and bolsheviks in allied nations are plotting a global plan to overturn social orders. The Shikla freighter incident with mutinous crew is cited as supporting proof of these links. Officials say officials will allow agitation not interfering with the war.
Corporal John Long of company H 57th infantry is dead and Private Houghton is gravely wounded after pistol wounds early Tuesday at Goose Creek. The attackers were guards at a barber shop run by A S Hall. Hall was arrested and charged with murder after Long's death.
The Los Angeles school board abolished German language study in public schools as evident contempt for Germany, reported December 27. The action removes German from curriculums in city schools.
Cy Koonts was found down at his Zack residence today. Authorities reported he is in stable condition and receiving medical attention. No further details were released pending investigation.
French women and girls from fourteen to sixty work behind British lines in France. They excel at camouflaging guns and packing at ordnance dumps, with output surpassing German prisoners by over fifty percent. They serve alongside Waacs in clerical sections and fill roles in Receipts and Salvage, boot repair, armorers, wheelwrights, and more, boosting efficiency across multiple departments.
Fifty artists have been enlisted to paint battlefields roads to France ruined towns and war scenes for the Canadian War Memorial fund to be exhibited in London then sent to Canada for a permanent tribute. Major Augustus John D Y Cameron George Clausen William Orpen Julius Olsson Charles Shannon Frank Brangwyn Wyndham Lewis and Ettore Tito lead a group with women like Mrs Swinnerton Laura Knight Anna Airy and Claire Atwood painting training camps munition workers and Red Cross depots.
Paris December 26 A fierce French counter barrage silenced the German cannonade on the Meuse near Ouvaux on the Verdun front. Patrols on the St. Quentin and upper Alsace sectors penetrated German trenches and took prisoners. No notable British front activity reported in yesterday’s statement.
Plans for general conscription of women in Germany after the war call for compulsory training at age 17 in a civil service path. Rich girls attend special schools, poor girls enter factories or private households with pocket money and state levy payments. Critics warn of wage loss and slavery.
A letter to the Bryan ladies’ chairman from Belgian minister E. de Cartier dated December 19 thanks them for a $70.80 donation for Belgian babies. He also expresses sincere thanks and season’s greetings for the contributions and sends best wishes.
In cooperation with the U S Fuel Administration the Texas railroad commission asks electric railway companies to maximize fuel economy during the war. It recommends reducing schedules and heating where feasible and abandoning old inefficient plants to serve only as relay stations for other utilities.
Dallas dairy employees faced a price rise to 20 cents a quart cited as high feed costs. Local food association representatives investigated the increase at the request of State Food Administrator Peden and sent findings to Houston for a forthcoming report.
Lieut Oscar B Park, holidaying with his parents, left for Houston to visit friends before joining his unit in San Antonio on waiting orders for overseas service. He commanded a company at Presidio near Ojinaga during the Villa attack and earned favorable War Department mention. His colonel recommends promotion to captain and papers have been sent to Washington.
President Wilson announced the federal takeover of every continental U S railroad to be effective Friday noon. He named Secretary McAdoo director general, directing unified management while retaining the treasury post. Congress will be asked to guarantee maintenance of property and a net income equal to the three year average through June 30 1917.
Reports from Petrograd indicate bolsheviki influence is shrinking as desertions among workers and soldiers rise. Causes cited include lack of authority, rising drunkenness, reluctance to work, and food shortages. Soldiers reportedly seek peace.
In Brenham on December 27 six German men were dragged from their wagons by unmasked assailants and whipped for refusing to join the Red Cross. The attackers, described as prominent local citizens, revealed their identities. The six later relented and enrolled in the Red Cross.
Greece asks its citizens to join the American army. The government notes it will suspend penalties for Greeks who enlist with a foreign power and will reward those who support American arms. The message was sent to the U S State Department.
The American steamer Tuscarora and its 35 crew members are believed missing at sea near the north Cape Breton Island area. The ship, formerly a lake vessel, was requisitioned by the United States.
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