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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
3
Washington reports indicate a note to Germany is ready or sent as severance of relations looms if Berlin persists in breaking pledges. Germany declares unrestricted submarine warfare prompting fears of a broader war and a possible U.S. break with Berlin.
Berlin reports Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg told the Reichstag committee that Germany will stake all and fight to the end if peace must be dictated by opponents. Amsterdam dispatch notes the remark came during a session on the war situation and new measures. Washington dispatch says officials faced grave speculation as Secretary Lansing refused to reveal action after meeting with President Wilson.
The German government expresses alignment with the President’s peace principles, hopes for self government and equal rights for nations, and rejects alliances that drive force. It reiterates support for freedom of the seas, peaceful coexistence, and explains Belgium’s annexation not part of Germany’s aims, seeking friendly relations and nonrepetition of hostilities.
The German government argues that Allied powers seek to dismember Germany and wage systematic economic war even after peace. It condemns Britain's naval blockade as brutal starvation, calls for neutral respect for maritime laws, and urges US impartiality while warning of continued measures at sea and danger zones for neutral shipping.
In the January Musi cale issue from Dallas a Milford Presbyterian College musicale is reviewed. A Bryan student, Miss Ferne Dansby, is singled out for special mention for her performance of Scherzino by Miszkowski.
A short reflective line attributes a time worn thought to Cardinal Newman about hours, time, and memory spoken in a period style. The fragment expresses how time slips away even as it seems to endure.
The city council met this morning, opening bids for 8000 sewer improvement bonds. Highest bidders were Jarrett & Co. of San Antonio and Jarrett & Co. of San Antonio, with the sale price 8357 including accrued interest.
Chicago February reports heavy wheat selling pressure as prices fell more than 15 cents a bushel in the pit. Traders cited the German note and global tensions influencing sentiment and demand.
Mr and Mrs E V Finkley longtime Belton residents died one week apart. Mr Finkley passed away Sunday January 21 at 10 am and Mrs Finkley died Sunday January 28 at 10 am. They were stepfather and mother of J G Gregg of this city.
O S Johnson and H N Rhode sold to Charles Moehlman lot 4 and 29 feet off the north side of lot 3 block 262 in Bryan. The parcel fronts 79 feet on Main Street and changed hands for 13500 dollars marking the second largest city deal this year.
Albert Kuehen shipped a car of fat hogs to the Fort Worth market on Monday. Two hogs bought from William Fuchs weighed 960 pounds each. E Fisher has let a contract for a new brick building set to be ready for occupancy about March 1.
Austin Texas Feb 3 An apportionment of the February state school fund was announced by Prof W F Doughty state superintendent of public instruction. The amount is 3 per capita totaling 3669657 based on 1223219 scholars in Texas It is the largest single apportionment yet and brings total for the year to 6 per capita out of 7 for the year ending Aug 31 1917.
Gigantic seaplanes with a 70 foot wing span and 400 horsepower motors will equip the Sixth and Seventh squadrons at the canal zone and Honolulu. Each squadron will have 16 planes, 18 officers and 168 technicians. Planes fly 75 mph and carry fuel for 400 miles.
County Road Superintendent Brown moved five convicts to the camp for road work as fines. He reports the road force now includes 15 convicts, an unusually large number for this season.
Mr. Frank Doverstine aged 72 died at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Luther in the Leonard School community. He was a faithful member of the German Lutheran church of Kurten and father of Mrs Luther. Funeral services will be held in Kurten cemetery tomorrow at 10 o'clock in the morning.
Queretaro delegates signed a radical charter curbing foreign influence, abolishing vice presidency, fixing an eight hour workday, compulsory arbitration, and nationalizing natural resources. It returns communal lands, restricts church ownership, and requires Mexican birth for clergy. Carranza signed as states gain land condemnation power and neutral stance toward Central American revolutions.
An English inventor unveils floating buoys made from concrete to moor ships. The new devices promise sturdy, low cost anchorage options for mariners and harbor facilities.
In San Angelo Texas February 1 jurors found Harry Spannell not guilty after a short deliberation. Spannell had faced a trial for the July killing of his wife near Alpine and was also under indictment for the killing of Colonel Butler U S A at the same time.
Washington reports a February 1 increase in the price of all stamped envelopes due to higher paper costs and better materials. The rise averages 43 cents per 1000, with some envelopes delayed until old stock sells, and new transparent window envelopes to be issued nationwide.
A rabbit drive west of Luling Texas drew many farmers on Tuesday. The rabbits were dressed and sold to a local merchant who shipped them to San Antonio.
Marshall Conlee arrested Tom Phegley colored yesterday afternoon on a Marlin warrant charging him with assault with intent to murder. Constable Wrenn traveled from Marlin and took the prisoner to custody, departing with him at noon today.
Cromwell Station Iowa February 3 six are killed and fifty two injured when a Chicago Burlington and Quincy train derails after a broken rail in zero weather. Rescue efforts focus on injured passengers amid harsh conditions.
Official information from London reports the steamship Euphrates torpedoed by a central powers submarine. The vessel, carrying relief supplies from the United States, was returning home in ballast when struck. Several crew members were rescued and reached a distant port.
N. W. McConnell of Riverside Ga recommends Foley Cathartic Tablets claiming they cleanse the system, cause no gripe or nausea, and improve bowel action with a beneficial effect on stomach and liver. Sold by M. H. James.
John Guerra a Mexican laborer was arrested yesterday by Sheriff Nunn on a charge of carrying a pistol. Officials describe a Colt 45 pistol found on Guerra as he was taken into custody and jailed awaiting trial.
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