French Failed 10 Re take Lost Trenches
A British and French clash in western fronts ends in heavy hand to hand fighting with losses. Mesopotamian operations against Turkish forces continue as reported from Constantinople. Britain sends a note to the United States about mail issues and contraband. Vienna asks Washington about Italian ships with mounted guns docking in American ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Verona
Shackel Good Roads Bill Passes House For $25 Million
The Shackel good roads bill proposing a $25,000,000 appropriation to improve post roads passed the House by 81 to 3. States would share based on position and post count, with funds to be distributed to state highway committees. Opponents warned it may prompt wider requests and favored rural districts over others. Senate opposition was anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Shackelgood Roads
House
Senate
Teel Earnings Break Records with Quarterly Dividend
The United Steel Corporation resumed cash payments on its common stock as directors declare a quarterly distribution of 114 per share. Total net earnings for the quarter ended December 31 were 51,232,788, beating prior records. earnings for the same quarter were 40,13 and surplus 23,300,692.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
United Steel Corportion
Aarterly
Pocket knife saved life during diphtheria case in West Virginia
A resourceful surgeon used a pocket knife two tin spoons and a rubber tubing piece to perform life saving respiration on an unconscious woman dying of diphtheria in the mountains near here. The action was reported as a remarkable medical improvisation by Dr. H. W. Daniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
W. Va
H. W. Daniel
Amendment 10 Philippine Bill Offered for Independence
Washington January 26 A proposed amendment to the Philippine bill reportedly with the president's approval would grant independence within four years and prescribe a republican form of government. Representative Hitchcock introduced the amendment in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Associated Press
Washington
Hitchcock
New Manager Named for Eagle Printing Co
The Eagle Printing Company appoints L. D. Webster of West Texas as manager. He arrives to assume duties on Monday January 31 and brings extensive publishing experience from his work with State Comptroller H. B. Terrell. Webster is described as affable and businesslike, with strong ties to the Bryan business community and the Young Men's Business League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Printing Company
L. D. Webster
West, Tex
Webster
H. B. Terrell
Texas
Bryan
Eagle
Young Men’s Business League of West
Bryan Commercial Club
Recital by Bryan Baptist Academy pupils under Prof Nearing
Despite bad weather a full First Baptist Church heard Bryan music students perform a varied program led by Professor Nearing. The includes pieces by Scharwenka Friml Bachmann Mendelssohn Liszt Moszkowski and Chopin with strong Glee Club performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nearing
First Baptist Church
Bryan
Bryan Baptist Academy
B. B. A. Glee Club
Academy
Gavotte
X. Scharwenka
Eugene Edge
Helen Kerr Parks
Helen Moore
Bernardine McKnight
le Cid
Massenet
Marjorie Wagner
Bohm
Mary Lavender
Friml
Susie Sanders
Chopin
Seleta Sanders
Spaellkinoff
Agnes Umland
Liszt
Valse
Moszkowski
Sarah Wiliams
Villa Defies Carranza Forces in Western Chihuahua
Francisco Villa remains active in Western Chihuahua defying Carranza troops. He rouses supporters with the cry Remember Orozco to inflame anti American sentiment, attracting followers as reports reach the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua
Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Carranza
Orozco
Rivers and Harbors Panel Bans New Projects
The rivers and harbors committee voted to limit appropriations to authorized projects and not consider new ones. They would cap the total at 44 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Associated Press
Washington
Giants Arriving in Marlin for Spring Training Camp
Forty Giants will reach Marlin on February twenty fourth with seventy in the party including athletes and camp followers. Manager McGraw sent a letter confirming the plan as the club boats this spring training group, described as perhaps the largest ever to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin
Tex
New York Giants
McGraw
Arlington Hotel
Six Die in Seattle Fire Traps Force Jumping Victims
A five story Seattle building fire claimed six lives today. Three victims died after jumping from the fourth floor while the remaining three suffocated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
California Floods Devastate Otuk Valley Area
AP reports a wall of water thirty feet high flooded Otuk Valley, fifteen miles long and two miles wide, with fifty people feared drowned as rescue teams push into the flood zone near San Diego on January 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
Otuk Valley
Johnson Cole wedding ties two Texas families in Beaumont
Miss Arnie Cole and Will Johnson wed at First Methodist Church Houston visitors Mrs. J N Cole and Mrs J W Johnson note the couple’s long friendship and future in Beaumont. Attending Houstonians from Bryan include Mr and Mrs H C Robinson Jr and others. The ceremony used ring service and was simple and impressive.
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Arnie Cole
Will Johnson
Miss Cole
Nell Cole
Houston
First Methodist Church
Boyles
J. N. Cole
J. W. Johnson
Beaumont
Bryan
Houstonians
H. C. Robinson Jr
R. M. Gordon
W. D Cooper
Lavinia de Ware
Lee and Jackson Anniversary Observed by UDC Chapter
A meeting of the L. S. Ross Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy at the Carnegie Library celebrated the Lee and Jackson anniversary. A large gathering heard programs, songs, papers on Confederate heroines, and Mr. Miller’s address comparing Generals Lee and Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Ross Chapter
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Carnegie Library
Virginia
Old Camp Ground
Lee
Jackson
Mr. Miller
J. Webb Howell
Belle Boyd
Old Dominion
J. W. Cavitt
Anita Park
Roger Pryor
Cordie Fletcher
Marie Robert
Marriage of John Mendlovitz and Anna Harrison
At the home of Mr and Mrs Herman Grossman last Sunday John Mendlovitz of Bryan and Anna Harrison of Marshall were wed in a ceremony conducted by Dr Wilner. Attendants included Mrs Joe Silverstein and Miss Nettie Grossman. The couple will reside in Bryan after a brief wedding trip.
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Herman Grossman
John Mendlovitz
Bryan
Anna Harrison
Marshall
Dr. Wilner
Fannie Mendlovitz
B. Litowich
Joe Silverstein
Nettie Grossman
Helen Grossman
Mr. Mendlovitz
Trench and Village Gains Reported in War Dispatch
Berlin reports show German forces capturing 1000 yards of trenches and the village Friss from the French. Northeast of Neuville 1700 yards of trenches were taken by storm as Paris notes attacks failed. Anti German demonstrations erupt in Lausanne with arrests. Albanians join Italians in Albania and fortify Avlona to halt Austro Hungarian advances. Italy defends Verona guns as purely defensive. US authorities told to allow the liner to sail.
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Switzerland
Associated Press
London
Berlin
Friss
Neuville
Paris
Essad Pasha
Albania
Rome
Avlona
Italy
Washington
Verona
New York
Austria
United States
Mr Mendlovitz Arrives With Bride and New Home
Prominent business man Mr. Mendlovitz arrived Monday with his bride and they have apartments with Mr. and Mrs. I. Gordon on East Caldwell street. He has been receiving the congratulations of his friends this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mendlovitz
Mrs. I. Gordon
East Caldwell Street
A and M College Athletes Prepare for Major Spring Push
At Texas A and M College the basketball season pauses for exams February 2 while track and soccer football prepare for the upcoming season. Baseball reports begin February 3 with 60 70 hopefuls auditioning as Coach Graves plans a heavy schedule and needs dependable pitchers.
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A. and
M. College
Graves
Aggies
Russell
Coleman
Olson
Gilfillan
Berringer
Rigney
Brailsford
Kendrick
Powers
Davis
Priester
Burns
Settegast
Collins
Austin
Sprague
Houston
Texas
Aggies Edge Toward Texas Intercollegiate Flag Bid
College Station prepares for a pennant flagpole as Texas intercollegiate hopes rise for A and M. Captain Rothe leads a strengthened squad with backfield veterans from last season. Basketball shows a growing win streak despite Rice looming as a tough foe. upcoming foes include Baylor Southwestern Galveston Y M C A Simmons College and Tulane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
College Station
Driver
Rothe
McFadden
Brooks
Braumiller
Rogers
Hudson
de Montell
Shiner
Mitchell
Mugford
Foster
Schuehardt
Aggies
Rice
Texas
Hundreds Flee as Flood Threat Looms in Newport
Newport Arkansas residents rush from the White River bottoms amid rising flood fears. Officials warn levees may fail and forecast flood stage is set for Tuesday as hundreds evacuate the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Newport
Ark
White River
Witty Sayings On Resignation and Advice
A collection of pointed lines on resignation adversity and advice. It humorously notes that resignation can ease hardship while excess alcohol impairs judgment. It jokes about Jonah and the whale, educated snakes, and the gendered memory of compliments.
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Rench
England
U. S
Mesopotamia
Constantinople
Nhon
Great Britain
Toy
America
France
Germany
Quuse
Pasure
Teel
Eagle Printing CO
Villa
Giants
OIX
California
Johnson-Cole
Mendlovitz-Harrison
Lausanne
Jewish Herald
A. & MM. College
Npksi
Jonah
Adder
Gothard Oil
Severa
Gottard Gil
Evera
W. F. Severa CO
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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