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Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1915

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Germans deny intent to molest neutral ships in food convoy

In statements from Washington and across Europe the German Embassy clarifies that neutral vessels carrying civilian foods are not to be seized, while Britain’s waters remain a war zone. Reports from Paris Stockholm and Rome cover artillery actions and neutral reactions to Germany’s blockade decree.

Germany Ameri

Japan May Force in China

Pekin reports Japan threatens military action to enforce demands on China but officials think the cable should not be overvalued. Chinese leaders debate granting concessions while defending sovereignty amid calls to let Tokyo seize favorable terms.

Associated Press Pekin China Tokio Yuan Shi Kai Japan

Real Estate Transfers in Bryan City Lot Purchases

Real estate transfers record two deeds in Bryan. J B Priddy conveys lots 5 and 6, block 1, Priddy and Lawrence resurvey of Chew addition for 125 dollars. R C Webb to R S Webb Jr transfers a lot facing Dallas Avenue for 10 dollars and other considerations.

J. B. Priddy Tom Davidson Priddy Lawrence Chew Bryan Webb R. S. Webb I Jr Dallas Avenue City of

Would Further Divide Texas Bill Compromised In Committee

Austin February 8 The Texas Company bill reached a partial compromise in committee allowing formation of at least one subsidiary in each state to sell oil and conduct business outside Texas. Mr Lewelling introduced an anti lobbying bill with a penitentiary penalty. Mr Bates of Cameron proposed a new South Texas state with boundaries roughly from Orange to Del Rio.

Associated Press Austin, Tex Texas Company Lewelling South Texas Bates Cameron Orange del Rio

Women Attack Gates in Strike Clash at New Jersey Plant

Roosevelt New Jersey February 8 women attacked the gates of a large fertilizer plant and beat two men who took jobs at reduced wages. In the broader strike nineteen strikers were shot during ongoing labor unrest.

Roosevelt, N. J

Unwritten Law Sheds Light on Texas Fatal Shooting

Georgetown Texas February 9 The grand jury exonerated David Bell of Goldthwaite who came here seized an automobile chased Sidney Browning and killed him after Browning attacked Bell's daughter.

David Bell Georgetown Tex Goldthwaite Sidney Browning Bell

Ferguson Holds Up Pay For Salad In Texas

Governor Ferguson says he will delay the punch and salad appropriation for Mr Colquitt's expense bill pending an Attorney General investigation. He calls for a quick probe into the matter.

Associated Press Austin Tex Ferguson Mr. Colquitt

Woman Lived as Husband Seven Years in Chicago

Ida Weinstein a 26 year old woman posed as Benjamin Rosenstein and married Pauline Rosenstein for seven years. She died on Sunday and a doctor and undertaker learned the ruse. Ida had worked as a foreman in a Chicago shirt factory but tuberculosis forced retirement. Her burial clothing issue led to Paulines aiding with a gown. A. C. Williams of Coleview was in the city.

Ida Weinstein Pauline Rosenstein Chicago Benjamin Rosenstein Strange Partnership Ida Arking New York Pauline

England to hang German raiders as pirates

Lord Beresford said Parliament will be asked to pass orders to hang as pirates those German raiders who kill women and children by air or sea. A Warsaw dispatch reports Russians on the Bzura river captured German women with rifles in the first trench. Paris notes German naval memorandum references restraint on neutral ships, which French press says is not in the Berlin text and anticipates a Washington protest.

England Wilhelmina Associated Press Rome the Tribune Germany London Lord Beresford Patch Bzura Washington Paris United States Berlin

Flag Use on Lusitania Spurs Diplomatic Note

The administration supports customary flag hoisting by war ships and will send a note to England warning of risks to neutral shipping if the practice continues. The President said Congress cannot regulate foreign use of the American flag and restrictions must come via international agreement. Amsterdam reports Germany has closed its wireless system for private messages including those for warships and sea vessels.

England Congress Amsterdam

Berlin Says No Major Frontline Fighting Reported

The official report from Berlin dated February 9 states there is no major fighting in the East or West. It notes German forces won several minor engagements against the Russians.

Associated Press Berlin

Paris Bombardment and Aisne Air Combat Report

Paris reports German bombardment of Soissons aiming to start fires. In Argonne dense forest fighting continued with both sides holding lines. Turkish army claims a successful reconnoitering march across the Suez canal and preparation for a future main attack. Aisne area French artillery downed a German aeroplane which crashed in enemy lines.

Paris Soissons Argonne Constantinople Suez Canal Associated Press Aisne

Fierce battles and strategic moves reported across fronts

Paris dispatch says Austrian forces violated the Roumanian frontier near Turin Severin and after hours of furious fighting were driven back. London reports Premier Asquith stating British losses total 104000. Washington notes Navy allows foreign flags in war time and cites Lusitania and Emden cases. Petrograd reports hard fighting in the Carpathians with 2500 Austrians captured and minor eastern victories for Russia.

Associated Press Paris Nish Turin- Severin Carpathians Mezolaborez Uzsok Pass East Prussia Poland

Wilson Denies House Mission to Europe

President Wilson said Colonel E M House did not travel to Europe to seek peace and denied reports that the United States Russia and Austria had exchanged peace communications.

Wilson Associated Press Washington E. M. House Europe United States Russia Austria

Hamburg Lays in Food Supply

Hamburg city council appropriates three million dollars to purchase foodstuffs to prepare for eventualities, ensuring ample supplies for the community.

Hamburg Associated Press

Packers Fined in Missouri For Anti-Trust Violations

Jefferson City Mo Feb 9 Armour Swift Hammond Morris and the St Louis Packing Companies five of the largest in the United States were found guilty of violating the state anti trust law by the State Supreme Court. An ouster order was issued but the companies may remain in the state if they pay their fines.

Associated Press Jefferson Cty Armour, Swift, Hammond, Morris St. Louis United States State Supreme Court

Allies Bombard Front Lines Near Carency and Aisne

Paris reports violent and persistent artillery fighting. French forces dynamited a German trench near Carency, likely killing or capturing occupants. On the Aisne front French artillery repelled a German assault before it crossed half the distance to French trenches.

Paris Carency Aisne

German offensive progress near La Basse reported

Berlin reports fighting to recapture German trenches near La Basse continues with the Germans retaking part of a short trench. Elsewhere in East Prussia and Poland engagements are described as unimportant but favorable to the Germans.

Berlin la Basse East Prussia Poland

Germans Have Many Motor Cars

Warsaw reports the Germans possess 30 000 motor cars able to carry twenty men each at sixteen miles an hour with food and ammunition. The Russians praise German mobility but predict German forces will be driven from Poland by spring.

Warsaw Poland

Montgomery Liquor Law Bans Multiple Quarts Per Month

The anti shipping bill became law automatically after the governor did not veto or sign it. From June on no company may deliver more than one quart of liquor per month to the same person.

Associated Press Montgomery Ala

Senate in All Night Session Over Ship Purchase Filibuster

Washington February 9 The Senate remained in session all night over the ship purchase filibuster with no adjournment likely. President Wilson hinted at a special session if needed as Democratic leaders push to keep all Senators in the chamber to exhaust the Republicans.

Wilson

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