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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
3
American air fighters arriving in France will find several thousand air mechanics ready to assemble and repair aircraft. Training programs are planned in England this winter to bolster the corps waiting on this side of the Atlantic.
Secretary of War Baker outlined a plan to permit farm boy workers to return home at intervals to aid crop production. He spoke to a delegation of New York farmers who protested labor shortages and the resulting conditions.
The legislative investigating committee prepares measures to merge the department of warehouses into the bureau of markets within the department of agriculture and to merge the state board of water engineers into the state reclamation department. The moves would abolish the board of water engineers and the markets and warehouses department. A further bill would prevent overlapping between the extension department of the A and M college and the department of agriculture.
A concession man for the Evans Platt carnival shows shot and killed A E Tenny on the Spring carnival grounds in Houston. J H Sullivan, with the show two weeks, is charged with murder and admits shooting but says he targeted another man. He fled along the International and Great Northern track after realizing the error.
Marshall Texas engineer Hardy sick with Bright s disease and high blood pressure. A Denver specialist found 226 blood pressure and albumin in urine, ending his career. After taking thirteen bottles of Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy his tests improved and he resumed work. The ad promotes the remedy with testimonials.
Rome reports suggest Emperor William may issue a declaration with peace proposals on Christmas Day. It is unclear if the measure would be explicit or a maneuver aimed at shifting responsibility for continuing the war to the allies.
Washington December 21 Chairman Hurley of the shipping board told the senate investigating committee that the navy's heavy use of much of the nation's shipbuilding facilities is a key reason for the slow pace of merchant ship construction.
In Quebec on December 21 a motion introduced in the provincial legislature proposed that the province secede from Canada. The debate follows Quebec's unique stance against conscription in the recent election.
The U S department of agriculture will send several men to Texas under the extension service at A and M College to study insects and aid growers. R C Pickett arrives to study the sweet potato weevil and assist farmers, with a similar expert to join early next year regarding field crop pests.
Zensal advertised as an itching eczema remedy sold by Smith Drue company. Product claims include relief from irritation and redness. Availability noted through the distributor with standard over the counter labeling.
Mrs. G Williams of Tulsa Oklahoma describes severe indigestion rheumatism and exhaustion improving after seven bottles of Tanlac. She reports restored appetite better sleep renewed strength and no pain and credits Tanlac as the best medicine on earth. Advertisement notes Bryan N A Stewart Wellborn J P Royder Edge Moore Payne Allen Farm Terrell Brothers and J K Presnal as local vendors.
Col Isaac Lewis, inventor of the Lewis machine gun, told the senate investigation committee he faced persecution as he sought adoption of his weapon by the war department. E B Borie of Savage Arms criticized the ordnance bureau and urged a director of munitions to streamline decisions and ensure supplies.
Ottawa reports Viljamar Stefansson and his party have reached Fort Yukon, with a letter from March 1916 informing the naval department of the arrival.
Salt Lake City Utah December 25 The Right Rev Paul Jones has resigned as bishop of Utah effective January 1 His resignation follows a December 12 church commission ruling that his pacifist stance and antiwar sermons harmed his usefulness The action notes no church law violation but recommends withdrawal from the diocese
Charles Lednick was accidentally shot in the hand and brought to Bryan Hospital. An operation was performed and his hand was amputated. He was resting easy this afternoon.
Austin reports delays in state payments due to a change in warrant law. The comptroller says payrolls now require individual warrants for each employee, up from a single payroll warrant. Previously 3600 warrants were issued yearly. this year an estimated 120000 are expected.
Chairman Fountain and Secretary Eberstadt announced the Christmas drive in Galveston and surrounding Texas towns. They estimate the local list will approach 1800 members while national reports show over 13 million members secured. Galveston led with about 225 percent of its quota.
A regiment of American negro stevedores in a French port is praised for hard work and cheer under difficult conditions. They plan a charity show for French wounded as the YMCA provides a social hut with entertainment, a secretary, and writing facilities.
Ring G. D. Tucker offers all kinds of feed for sale with prices listed in local advertisements. He promotes diverse livestock feeds and related supplies to farmers and ranchers in the area.
London December 20 David Lloyd George the British premier told the house of commons that the margin of loss at sea was narrowing. Submarine sinkings were down though merchant tonnage fell twenty percent imports six percent. He blamed Russian collapse for unmet wartime hopes and called for complete restoration of enemy taken territories plus compensation.
The census bureau reports 2,943,975 bales ginned to date this year, reaching 10,142,858 running bales exclusive of linters and including 180,252 bales of Sea Island. Texas shows equivalent ginnings for the year.
F. C. Hart testified at a federal commission investigation that the stock yards company agreed to pay J Ogden Armour all earnings over nine percent to prevent moving the yards away from Chicago. The testimony centers on keeping the stockyards in the city and away from western relocation.
General Antonoff, commander in the Petrograd district, travels to Kiev to negotiate with Ukrainian leaders to settle differences with the Bolsheviks. A Caucasian army of about 100000 men advances behind Kali Denes’ Bolshevik troops, per the Bolshevik press bureau.
London reports the week ending yesterday showing 17,976 officers and men dead or wounded. Officers killed or dead of wounds total 331 and men 43,181. Officers wounded or missing total 1,039 and men 13,425.
Brazos County and the Bryan Brazos County Commercial Association press for an east and west highway from San Augustine to Gonzales designated as highway No. 21. Secretary Eberstadt coordinates towns along the route to align with state highway officials after the New Year, linking San Augustine, Nacogdoches, Crockett, Madisonville, Giddings, Smithville, and Gonzales to connect with routes to San Antonio and Austin.
Paris dispatch quotes Leon Trotzky, Bolshevik foreign minister, telling the French ambassador in Petrograd that if Germany refuses peace the maximalists may be driven to revolutionary warfare. Anarchy would follow if the Bolsheviks are overthrown.
Three aviators in training at wing number three were killed when their aircraft collided in the air near Fort Worth. Two men were in one machine and the third in another as they approached the landing area. The collision happened at a low altitude less than half a mile from the field.
Washington D C December 21 Swift Co of Chicago refuses to deliver to the federal trade commission the industry records and drastic court action will be taken to enforce production Francis Henry special counsel announced Armour Ogden of Chicago Stockyards control of the stockyards and terminal railroads Wadf former treasurer identified the real owners though the stock is in Frank R Pegram name
A thief smashed a plate glass window with a large stone at M. Bonneville's display. He disrobed the figures and removed all clothing, leaving them exposed to Monday night cold. No other items were taken, and police investigate the incident.
A large group of Bryan men left this morning by auto for a deer hunting trip in the Big Thicket of Hardin county. The Daily Eagle reports participants including Capt. T. P. Boyett, R. M. Nall, Sheriff T. C. Nunn, District Clerk J. W. Barron, Commissioner J. M. Atkins, Re Nunn, J. E. Hensarling, Gus Schulpe and Otto Plagens.
T J Barron and Lillian Robinson, William Wimberley and Miss Beulah Brannon, Harry L Rice and Miss Annie Zimmerman, H H Parker and Miss Annie Lou Lindsey, Edgar B Griffin and Miss Nellie G Garter are listed in the social column as couples or potential matches in a busy society page.
The taser of Sholes W Dor was held from the family home at 3 30 pm conducted by Rev Ray of St Andrew s church. Judge J W Doremus was highly esteemed in Bryan for forty years serving city and St Andrew s church. Attendees included Hon John M King Judge H S Morehead County Attorney naax Gilmore Judge J Felton Lane Frank Woods A Silverman and Mary D Ross among others. Floral tributes came from the city Elks Knights of Pythias Woodmen and the Bryan bar. Pallbearers listed as both honorary and active membersunderscored his public service and legal career.
President Wilson plans to send a message to Congress after the holidays urging quick enactment of transportation measures. He asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend investigations under the Cummins resolution until the message is received.
Washington reports direct assurances from British and French commanders on General Pershing’s abilities and the breadth of his western front preparations. Major General Hugh L. Scott returned from Europe and conferred with Secretary Baker and other officials.
Chicago trading day sees a sharp upturn as rumors claim embargoes on east-bound corn and oats will be lifted and maximum prices removed. May corn jumps 6 3/4 cents to 1.26 while oats rise three cents.
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