First National Buys Peak Corner for New Bryan Bank
First National Bank of Bryan gains control of the corner property at Main and Twenty-fifth streets from Mr. and Mrs. F D Perkins of McKinney in a 43000 dollar deed plus 14000 in insurance. The bank plans a fireproof building with steam heat, mezzanines, archives basement, and a 100000 dollar remodel, using Twenty-fifth street frontage for banking space.
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F. D. Perkins
McKinney
Texas
First National Bank of
Bryan
Bank and Kaczer & Co
Main
Twenty-fifth Streets
Main Streets
M Twenty-fifth
Holmes Bros
Boatwright
Twenty-fifth Street
Shoes Price Crash Prompted by Packers, San Antonio
At the Gunter hotel during the shoe men's convention J L Sullivan, a leading shoe company official, claims prices are high not due to hide scarcity but because large packers hold back hides. He says more hides exist than before, cattle and kids are slaughtered, yet hides are funneled to packer-controlled tanners, pushing shoe prices up sharply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
United States
J. L. Sullivan
Gunter Hotel
Mr. Sullivan
Wholesaler Denied License Over Potato Shipment
J L Gengler & Co of San Antonio has been refused a national wholesaler broker and jobber license by United States food administrator Hoover. The denial follows a dispute after the firm refused two carloads of Wisconsin potatoes consigned by McClintock & Co. The order was signed February 12 and blocks future operations in commodities covered by presidential proclamations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
J. L. Gengler & Co
San Antonio
McClintock & Co
Wisconsin
United States Food Administration
United States
United States Food
Hoover
New Law Partnership Formed in City
Judge W B Hudson and Hon J R Astin form Hudson Astin and Bethea partners in law. The firm completes Wednesday and Hudson and Bethea move their books to Astin's office in the Astin bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hudson
J. R. Astin
Lamar Bethea
Hudson, Astin and Bethea
Hudson
Mr. Bethea
Mr. Astin
Astin Bank
British Colonel 15 In Bad for Sidestepping Censor
In London on February 1, Andrew Bonar Law said action would be taken under the defense of the realm act against Colonel Repington, military correspondent of the Morning Post, for an article published without censor approval after first being refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons Today
Repington
Morning Post
Law
Foster's Weather Forecast Week of February 16 Storm and War Outlook
Forecasts indicate a continent spanning disturbance February 17 to 21 with a warm wave February 1 20 then a cool wave February 19 to 22. Expect heavy temperature swings, widespread rain or snow, improved winter precipitation, and earlier market actions for crops. The forecast also projects a World War outcome before a new crop matures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Pacific
Rockies
Plains
Meridian
Great Lakes
Ohio- Tennessee
Newfoundland
Canada
Twelve German enemy aliens registered at Bryan post office
Government records show a dozen enemy aliens registered at the Bryan post office with one reported from Millican. Rural postmasters are not required to report, and most Germans in the area are naturalized citizens who claim to be Americans. Only non naturalized individuals aged 14 or over must register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Millican
Bryan City approves and signs $90,000 school bonds
The printer delivered the high school bonds after attorney general review. Mayor Lawrence and City Secretary Bittle spent the morning signing and sealing them, each writing his name a hundred times. The issue totals $90,000 and awaits purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Bittle
City of
Bryan
Haywood Bond Reduction In I W W Case
William D Haywood international secretary treasurer of the I W W and 175 members indicted for conspiracy and sedition are released on bonds of 15900 after Judge Landis cuts bail from 25000 despite objections from the U S attorney and special assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haywood
Chicago
William D. Haywood
Landis
Clayne
Frank N. Nebeker
United States
Engineers Sought for Tank and Transport Service in France
The War Department asked the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers to supply fifty men for tank service and 1,000 for transportation in France. Grand Chief Stone presented the department with a list of available workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
War Department
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
France
Brotherhood
Stone
Ultimatum to Rumania Demands Peace Talks
The Berliner Tageblatt reports the central powers have sent a demand to Rumania to enter peace negotiations and have requested an answer by this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumania
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Berliner Tageblatt
Adams Quits Rage. Hays Likely New Republican Chairman
John R. Adams of Iowa withdrew from the national Republican committee chair race. Will H. Hays of Indiana will be placed in nomination by Adams and is likely to be elected by acclamation. Adams said his withdrawal was unconditional, and the vice-chairmanship option was not discussed. Both men arrived at the convention with 223 pledged votes each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Louis
John R. Adams
Iowa
National Republican Committee
Will H. Hays
Indiana
Adams
Artillery Fire On U. S. Front In France Reported Quiet
With the American Army in France on February 13 the sector shows greater air activity but no clashes. Harrassing artillery fire and patrolling operations continued through the past twenty four hours with normal conditions prevailing on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
No Cessation Road Building Planned Despite War Demands
Washington reports that good road building will continue nationwide though funds and materials are limited. The good roads department must certify each state's needs before materials are shipped, with about 375 million of 500 million federal aid remaining. State plans must be endorsed by Secretary Houston before McAdoo issues orders. Director of Roads Page requests next year’s plans be submitted for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
McAdoo
Congress
Treasury
Walter Page
Houston
Page
Washington County Home Guards Authorized in Brenham
Brenham Texas Feb 13 the commissioners court authorized organization of the Washington County Home Guards. A 115 member company was formed with J C Kennedy as captain. The unit will preserve life and property and aid the government, drawing several prominent county men into service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Texas
Washington County Home Guards
County Commissioners Court
J. C. Kennedy
Wilsons from Nor mangee visit city for eye trouble
Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson of Nor mangee formerly of this county visited the city to consult a specialist about Mrs Wilsons eye problem which was deemed not as serious as feared Their son who attends A and M college has been in the United States navy and was in London when last heard from
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Frank Wilson
Normangee
Mrs Lon Webb Visits Daughter in Iola
Mrs. Lon Webb of Iola is visiting her daughter Mrs. Edgar Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Webb of
Iola
Edgar Jones
Terracing Demonstration Near Bryan on Farm
County Agent Benson will conduct a terracing demonstration tomorrow on the Bryan Benchley road five miles north of Bryan at the W. I. McCulloch farm. Those interested in preventing soil erosion are invited to attend.
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Benson
Bryan-Benchley
Bryan
W. I. McCulloch
American steamer sinks submarine in the Mediterranean
An American steamship arriving at Atlantic Port reports the sinking of a German submarine in the Mediterranean on January 8 after a running fight. The steamer itself was not hit.
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American Steamship
Mediterranean
French Advance to Fourth German Line in Woerre District
Paris reports French forces pressed the Woerre district early yesterday after heavy artillery preparations. Four attacks reached the fourth German line between Lapetre and Mortmore woods with prisoners taken. German counterattacks were repulsed.
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Woerve
Associated Presa
Paris
Lapetre
Mortmore Woods
British raid successes reported on German trench line
London reports a successful Allied raid last night on a German trench with heavy artillery in the vicinity of Eppy and northeast of Ypres.
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Associated Press
London
Eppy
Ypres
Chancellor von Hertling Ready to Answer Wilson
London dispatch reports from Amsterdam that Chancellor von Hertling plans to reply to President Wilson in the reichstag on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Associated Press
London
Amsterdam
von Hertling
Reichstag
Governor Hobby Not Ordered to Submit Federal Prohibition Amendment
Attorney General Looney advised Governor Hobby that a federal prohibition amendment need not be submitted at the upcoming special session. He said the amendment is not legislation, the governor cannot veto constitutional amendments, and only the governor can submit matters for special session consideration unless a federal amendment is involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Looney
Hobby
Alleged I W W Leader Expelled From Staunton Secretly
A report from Saint Louis says the American Protective League in Staunton Illinois seized S Oberdan an alleged I W W organizer and John H Metzer a Chicago attorney. They were tarred and feathered and driven toward St Louis and Chicago respectively as a purge against suspected disloyalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
American Protective League
Staunton
Ill
Here
S. Oberdan
John H. Metzer
Chicago
Portable shelters in France reach five hundred one
Paris January 13 By Mail Portable houses erected in France by the English and American Friends working with the American Red Cross now total 501. These shelters shelter 1 756 persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
France
Friends
Red Cross
Dipping vats to be built in Brenham area
Brenham Tex Feb 13 Material for dipping vats will be supplied by the county to farmers by order of the county commissioners court. S A Watters of the United States animal husbandry department and W A Yates county demonstration agent urged a vigorous tick eradication campaign this year. Many farmers already have vats and more will be built where cattle are present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Tex
County Commissioners Court
S. A. Watters
United States Animal Husbandry Department
W. A. Yates
New rifle range planned near college campus
A rifle range will be built south of the college at a safe distance from any danger zone. Funds are insufficient to complete construction but enough to provide a usable facility. The range will measure 600 yards in length and 150 yards in width.
Red Cross Auxiliary Formed at Tabor
Bryan Red Cross announces a new auxiliary formed at Tabor with officers Mrs. O. L. Wilcox as chairman Mrs. J. Broach as vice chairman and Miss Benbow as secretary treasurer. Additional applicants include Mrs. Joe Sample Mrs. Drummond Mrs. John Cobb Mrs. Charley Locke Mrs. Walter Armstrong Mrs. William Wilson Mrs. J. W. Wiley Miss Susie Benbow Miss Pearl Fullerton and Miss Gladys Broach.
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RED Cross
Tabor
Bryan
O. L. Wilcox
Miss Benbow
Joe Sample
Dr. Drummond
John Cobb
Charley Locke
Walter Armstrong
William Wilson
J. W. Wiley
Susie Benbow
Pearl Fullerton
Gladys Broach
Great German Offensive Planned for March
German prisoner reports behind the lines of marked German activity and drills for attacks. The British front notes fine weather aiding preparations as artillery officers receive special training ahead of potential March offensives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
German Spy Captured Aboard Dutch Steamer Niew Amsterdam
Federal agents intensified a spy hunt on the Nieuw Amsterdam in Atlantic port after a German agent was captured. Twenty-seven detained aboard and on shore searches were ordered as authorities inspect cargo and papers for coded intelligence and reestablished German links.
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Atlantic
Niew-Amsterdam
Nieuw Amsterdam
Millican 1918 School Play Benefit for New Church
Millican will host a Friday night program at 8 o'clock on February 22 1918. Admission 15 cents over 12 and 10 cents under. Proceeds go to the new church. Cast includes Our Flag Sung and The Vision with a Colonial play and a farce Too Much of a Good Thing featuring local pupils and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millican
G. W. Dunlap
Brother Riley
Georgetown
Knox Williams
Winnie Burrows
Eulalier Hemphling
John Henry Crawford
Sunshine Battle
Clide Bowman
Helen Dowling
Bessie Mae Steele
Frank Furman
Plato
Albert Sawyer
Phyllis
Belle Bradley
George Washington
Richard Henry Lee
Ruth Furman
Jennie Cowper
Jeanie Harrington
Polly
Dora Symms
Tuscania Victims Buried on Scottish Coast
A Scottish port report states 172 Tuscania victims have been buried along the Scottish coast since the sinking. Of these, 131 are identified Americans and 33 unidentified, plus 7 crew members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscania
Scott OH
Associated Press
Tick eradication plan discussed by Brazos County officials
County Agent Beason told the commissioners court they have about two years to remove ticks to meet new laws. A county dip near town to be opened for free use is planned to educate and aid eradication. The court backs the effort to protect stock raising and cut losses from ticks, urging early cattle dipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beason
Commissioners’ Court
Brazos County
Benson
Hermann Sons Buy War Savings Stamps
Bryan lodge Sons of Hermann met Sunday to discuss buying war savings stamps. Officers and members subscribed for 1060 dollars worth, a patriotic act praised as commendable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Sons
Bryan Lodge Sons of
German Papers Dismayed by Trotsky Peace Move
Amsterdam reports German papers react with little satisfaction to Trotsky's peace announcement. Zeiger Mittag expects continued chaos and says Germany must guard its frontier militarily and diplomatically. Tageblatt notes peace only exists because there is no Russian army.
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Amsterdam
Trotszky
Berlin Zeiger Ammittag
Germany
Tageblatt
Taxing Allen Property Faces Pending Commission Review
The Coleman County commissioners court weighs taxing city property owned by John and R Q Allen despite Allen academy use claims. City officials argue the land is taxable, while Allen supporters say it is used for school purposes and dormitories. Trails group plans to pursue back assessments dating to property transfers, with no action yet and quarterly sessions underway.
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Commissioners Court
John and
R. QO. Allen
Allen Academy
Allens
City Commission
Academy
Lawrence
A. M. Wal
Rain Brings Hope for Farmers as Plowed Land Reaches Moisture
A half inch rainfall Saturday and today’s drizzle revived farmer spirits. Freshly plowed fields are now real wet and ready for corn planting once the sun returns and soil warms.
Notable Visitors Reported In Town From Local Areas
George Foster arrived in town today from his Brazos bottom plantation. Sam Jones of Harvey was also in the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Foster
Brazos Bottom
Sam Jones
Harvey
Mail subscription rates listed for Bryan Texas 1918
The notice details subscription pricing for three months by mail at 1.75 dollars, six months at 3.00, twelve months at 5.50, and weekly Eagle annual in advance at 1.00, dated Bryan Texas February 12, 1918. It parses as a subscriber price list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Eagle Printing Company
Bryan, Texas
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First National
NEW Law Partnership
Foster
Adam
RAGE
Hays
Charman
U. S
Erican
Mediterranean Sea
Brazos
Allen
Eagle Printing Co
Mail
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