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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
6
American Ambassador Gerard in Germany cables a drop in U.S. cotton price from 19 cents to 16 2/3 cents a pound as cotton steamers arrive and stock sold at Amsterdam and Lodz. German mills operate at about three quarters capacity.
The Navasota Chamber of Commerce discusses an up-to-date sewer system to be built by private capital if a city franchise is approved. The city council referred the proposal to an ordinance committee and attorney for report. A separate council vote forms a committee to pursue a petition for a commission form of government.
Cortez Waggoner, a high school student, died today from injuries received in a basketball scrimmage Tuesday. Associated Press reports from Wichita Falls Texas note the death as the first basketball fatality in the area.
A man named Wash Brown was shot and killed at his Brazos bottom home Tuesday night while chopping wood. The double barrel gun was used and he was found dead with no clue to the slayer's identity.
Washington February 4 Democrats neared a tie on the ship purchase bill being two votes short of parity with the opposition. They awaited return of two absent senators and expected a 48 to 48 deadlock on the motion to recommit, with the Vice President to cast the deciding vote.
Marshall Texas February 4 two more arrests in the killing of ex Priest Black and John Rogers. John Copeland wounded but may recover was arrested today. Walter Verhalen and George Tier are alleged to have been near the scene of the shooting.
A dramatic report from Elgin Texas notes a fatal duel today. The text quotes Colonel Roosevelt lamenting widespread unemployment and the suffering of millions through no fault of their own.
The excerpts note editors from the New York World and Washington Post in a clash over Roosevelt era politics. They mention Governor Colquitt, Reed, Martine, and a Maine representative Guvensey making a provocative war remark about Portland Maine and Canada. The Indianapolis News critiques his six best sellers suggestion.
A compilation of short quotes from New York Evening World Albany Journal Des Moines Capital Philadelphia Inquirer Nashville Banner Toledo Blade York Evening World highlighting views on character ambition luck and wealth. The pieces offer concise observations on honesty jobs vacations and affordability.
New York Feb 3 government anti trust suits against several steamship lines were dissolved as European war dissolved certain ship combinations. Government charged they restrained trade between the United States and South American ports.
A letter from J Allen Myers argues the A and M College will win if submitted to the people, claiming partisan opposition from the News and its allies while urging support.
A modest crowd heard visiting speakers discuss boosting Texas food production. Dallas and Fort Worth business leaders urged credit methods to supply brood sows and dairy cattle to farmers. The Houston trip wrap reports aroused interest in crop diversification and praised Bryan’s agricultural efforts.
Washington February 4 The U S cruiser San Diego reporting from off Lower California says the Japanese cruiser Asama with eight hundred men was wrecked three hundred and fifty thousand miles south of Port Bartholomew and is breaking up. The nearest American ship is sending aid.
Werner Van Horn, accused of blowing up the international bridge, was arrested in Vanceboro Maine by state officers on charges of injuring buildings with the explosion.
Henry Williams, colored, was arrested and jailed by Deputy Marshal Worley for stealing wood and carrying a pistol. He was caught leaving a woodpile with a full armful of wood and a six shooter was found on him after the arrest.
Albany February 4 Senate adopted unanimously the woman suffrage resolution after the House had approved it. It now goes to the state election.
Oscar Wells tendered his resignation as governor of the Federal Reserve Bank and will become president of the First National Bank of Birmingham Alabama. T C Tennison was chosen to fill the vacancy and is considering the matter. A successor for the district director will be chosen from member banks with John T Scott of Houston endorsed by the city clearing house.
Wellborn residents report their teams could not play Bryan high school and Bryan Baptist Academy last Saturday but plan a game next Saturday. Visitors included T. H. Royder J. P. Royder John Hensarling and others. Ben Eidson bedridden yet improving. Mr Boatwright of Rock Prairie died and was buried in Wellborn cemetery with Rev C C Wheeler conducting the funeral. Wellborn Tex February 2 1915.
A wireless message from Guaymas reports four killed and twenty wounded as about a thousand Yaquis mutinied yesterday. No foreigners were hurt.
The German Ambassador urged the State Department to keep American ships away from the north and west coasts of France amid ongoing aerial and artillery actions. Reports from Paris and Petrograd note French and German trench battles, ski warfare in the Vosges, and continued Vistula front fighting with heavy losses and Russian bombing of German trains near Warsaw.
Open letter from Postmaster J Allen Myers rebukes the Galveston News for partisan editorials in favor of the State University and against the A M College. He argues partisanship harms both institutions and urges peaceful support for separation to grow both schools into leading universities and agricultural college.
Augusta Georgia February 4 Dr A B Culberson of Evans Ga shot to death by a posse after a manhunt begun last night He was charged with assaulting a young married woman daughter of a prominent Martinez citizen and was killed during the confrontation that ended the pursuit
Madrid reports the Spanish Parliament authorized the purchase of four submarines from an American builder. The deal expands Spain's naval capabilities and follows ongoing defense commitments.
Little Rock, Ark., Feb. 5 The Senate passed the statewide prohibition bill which becomes effective after next January. The article notes this action as part of Arkansas Day and includes a quoted saying about hitting a woman’s heart by taking aim kneeling attributed to Douglas Jerrold.
Theodore Armstrong of Bell County has case set for February 25 in the district court with a special venue of seventy five jurors. He was indicted in February 1914 for the 1892 shooting death of Sheriff John T. Olive at Echo while Olive waited for a train to Belton. Olive died the next day in Taylor. Olive had previously killed two brothers of Armstrong in 1880 and was tried but acquitted.
The Tabor school basketball teams split results with Bryan Baptist Academy and local high school. Boys won 18 to 4 on home court while the Tabor girls lost 27 to 11 to the high school girls. The team travels to Calvert tomorrow to face its high school squad.
John Jones Hardy Weeden Victor Andrews Jack Graham John Dyess and Will Jones were visitors from Harvey today.
Austin February 4. The Crane Company, a major plumbing supply house, agreed to pay a 75000 fine and cease doing business in Texas as part of a state anti trust suit claiming several million dollars in penalties. The company will bear all court costs.
Turkish deserters held in Cairo say South Palestine tribesmen were forced into the Turkish army. Reports from yesterday note Turkish fire as ineffective. The canal and railway remained open to traffic all day.
Belgian positions on the Yser near Westende faced two days of fierce German assaults with bayonet charges on both sides. The Germans were repulsed in each encounter.
The steamer Iowa with fifty aboard sank three miles off Chicago as ice floes crushed it. Passengers and crew reached shore by walking on ice while tugs and life savers aided nearby. Other steamers Kansas Arizona and Racine were trapped in the ice and Racine went to assist Iowa refugees.
Colonel M A Moore traveling agent for the Galveston News visited A M C Bryan and dined with Cadets after the bugle call. He recalled being a student at the Alabama college and enjoyed the meal prepared by Supervisor B Sbisa. He said the visit made him feel young again and the cadets and campus left a favorable impression.
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