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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
7
Associated Press reports ferocious fighting in front of Warsaw with German forces massing near Borsimow. Russian and German statements clash over losses and trench captures as relief efforts for Przemysl are investigated amid continued offensives in the region.
London reports a German warning to neutrals to stay out of British waters after February 18. Officials in Britain reportedly weigh halting all ship communication with Germany in retaliation.
New York reports steamshipmen say the German declaration that British and Irish waters are now a war zone does not change the dangers already posed by submarines. Neutral ships entering these waters remain liable to sinking and loss of life, but shipping experts do not expect new risks to Atlantic sailings.
On Feb 4 French forces captured a German trench near Arras by dynamite demolitions. All occupants were killed or captured. The report notes strong German air activity in Belgium the previous day.
Paris reports that nineteen French towns have petitioned the Chamber of Deputies to allow additional taxes on liquor. The move reflects local pushes for higher revenue through alcohol levies.
From Petrograd reports describe the battle near Borsimov as the most terrible since Napoleon's invasion with about two hundred thousand men in an open plain six miles wide. Cannons fail as troops press close, and whole companies are exterminated. Germans attack in many lines like ocean waves. Austria resumes hostilities against Servia and Germany sends reinforcements to the Carpathians, with thirty thousand German troops reported to arrive to aid Hungary.
A special Commercial Club meeting heard a creamery committee report on funds raised as a loan to promote a creamery. The deal will be closed promptly with interest paid to subscribers. A. W. Kinnard will build the plant on his home property in Bryan suburbs for easy access by patrons.
Cairo reports confirm heavy fighting near the Suez Canal with twelve thousand Turkish troops involved. A Turkish shell hit a British troop ship wounding ten men. British losses totaled fifteen killed and ninety two wounded.
Berlin reports since February 1 German forces have taken six thousand Russians near Lowicz in Poland. In Washington officials assess the German naval declaration against England as a serious war development with initial talk of protest fading to likely no action.
London report cites a Parliament estimate placing Britain's armed force at three million men, excluding India.
William V. Thompson former confidential secretary to William L. Harkness of Standard Oil was sentenced in New York to two years six months to four years six months in Sing Sing after pleading guilty to stealing 35000 dollars. He said he sought restitution but spent 25000 dollars on jewels and an actress who vanished.
Austin Texas February 6 The Judiciary Committee approved four to two the Johnson bill to carve a new State of Jefferson from the Panhandle. Hall withdrew his three States plan and will offer it on the Senate floor. Johnson doubts passage. Civil service bill reported favorably in the House. Reeves failed to appear and warned against liquor bills.
Bryan's Civic League promotes spring floriculture reading list at Carnegie Library. The Woman's Club gears up for the Texas Federation Fourth District meeting April 12–13 with a luncheon, reception, city tour, and campus events at A. and M. College. The Young Ladies' Reading Club backs a better babies contest, citing 1914 state fairs and numerous local and county contests to improve child welfare and health. A Chicago professor raises ethical education questions on sympathy, integrity, and public spirit as tests of true learning.
Contests for children between six months and five years use the Better Babies Standard Score Card and are conducted nationwide under various local groups. Bryan’s club women spearhead a library grounds renovation with planting and hedge work, while interim district leadership shifts occur in Texas as Mrs J L Cunningham resigns for health reasons and Mrs W G Love steps in to preside at the April district meeting.
The long awaited electric car for the Bryan College Interurban arrived yesterday at 4 PM. The power plant and wiring are ready for operation and a test run this week was reported highly satisfactory. The car, 45 feet long with 52 seats, two 40 horsepower motors, and air brakes, was built by the American Car Company of St. Louis and unloaded today.
The House passed and the Governor signed the statewide prohibition bill. The state will be dry starting January 1916.
Bryan high school edged Calvert 16 to 7 on Calvert's home court. Coached by Miss Ray Montgomery, Bryan strengthened as a top Central Texas team despite Calvert's solid lineup.
Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Welch arrive from Elgin to lead the First Christian Church. He begins duties and conducts first services tomorrow. The Welchs reside in the pastor's home on Dallas Street and receive a cordial welcome from the Eagle and Bryan citizens.
Dr George W Morrow of Indiana, a noted temperance evangelist, addressed a large audience at the First Methodist Church last night. He delivered a practical, reasoned talk not full of sensationalism, using Bryan as an example to critique the thirteen local saloons.
District Attorney W. C. Davis is at home after attending district court in Franklin. This week he prosecuted Troy Sweat for the murder of his brother in law Ike Bird last June. Sweat was convicted and sentenced to ninety nine years in the penitentiary.
Houston news reports T S Earle, the proofreader who pressed to probate the holo graphic will of late multimillionaire Francis A Ogden, was found drowned in a water tank at his home. The coroner ruled suicide. a week earlier the court had refused to probate the holographic will amid multiple claimants to the fortune.
A collection of brief quotations and witticisms from Charles Lamb to Schiller and others. Humorous exchanges on money, courtship, self reliance, and theology, illustrating timeless observations in a compact, period tone.
W I McCulloch and W G Reynolds transfer 4.4 acres in Brazos County John Austin league to J B Priddy for 375 dollars. J G Gregg and wife convey lots 4 and 5 block 65 in Bryan to Paola Carrba in exchange for other property. P Carrba and wife transfer 50 acres in S F Austin league No 10 and 75 acres in FP Austin league No 16 and 18 1/2 acres in Moses Austin league to J G Gregg in exchange for other property.
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