This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
1
Washington January 3 President Wilson will confer at 5 o'clock this afternoon with Secretary Lane and other members of the American Mexican commission to discuss Mexican matters escalating toward a heads up.
New York reports Juan T. Burns Carranza consul general was arrested on charges of conspiring to ship arms and ammunition to Vera Cruz in breach of Wilson's embargo of October 1915. In Queretaro Felix M Palau denounces grave international situation and Carranzas refusal to resume talks until U.S. troops withdraw.
A major business change took effect January 1 as Hillyer-Deutsch Lumber Company is replaced by Howell Lumber Company. Dr J W Howell and W S Howell form the new firm which will be Texas chartered and organized with directors and officers elected after charter approval. The home owned business pledges liberal courteous service based on goods quality and public patronage.
Mrs. Sam Buchanan saved buffalo nickels totaling 295.59 dollars to buy a new Ford touring car. A show window display at Johnson and Rohde features 7 912 buffalo nickels weighing 92 pounds, with the exact price of the car and a unique cashless transaction using only nickels.
J D Martin reports a pleasant visit to relatives in Hondo with fine hunting in the area. He did not shoot a deer but mentions his party bagged plentiful deer and wild turkeys and found residents prospering in Brazos County.
The annual Post Office appropriation bill reported to the House carries about 330 million dollars and proposes newspaper rate increases through a zone system.
County Clerk H O Ferguson records show 435 marriage licenses and 182 automobile licenses issued in 1916. The figures reflect annual licenses managed by the county clerk's office.
In El Pago Texas on January 2 a battle near Guerrero ended with Carranzistas capturing 150 Villiastas who had occupied Chihuahua City and killing 25 others, per a report released today.
Texas farmers harvested about 350000 acres of peanuts at an average of sixty bushels per acre for a total around 20 million bushels. Prices at $1 a bushel go to cotton seed oil mills, while peanut hay adds about 4200000 dollars in value. Total peanuts and by products exceed 25 million dollars with prospects for acreage more than doubling next year.
Melbourne reports Premier Hughes indicts conscription opponents and insists Australia will uphold imperial obligations. He attacks anti conscriptionists amid coal strikes and political upheaval describing German misrepresentation and the need to carry on the war with vigor to defend democracy and the empire.
City Fire Marshall reports from State Inspector Meeks show only six businesses with minimal hazards. Issues noted include empty boxes loose paper exposed gasoline in five gallons unapproved cans hanging cords behind leading firms and insufficient floor protection under stoves. The Eagle urges caution and better preparation for next inspection. John Daly Jr. promotes Bryan leadership in safety efforts.
The Westminster Gazette labels the president as an academic type who has not weighed the consequences of his peace push. German reports claim further successes in Romania while German submarines remain active.
In Bryan Texas this morning Mr. Lamar Bethea of Bryan Petroleum Company announced stock is ready to market to fund drilling an oil and gas well. West and Sharff will visit the city to offer shares, with profits shared proportionally to stock ownership. The project is backed by top experts including Dr. William B. Phillips who supports proceeding to at least 2000 feet.
London reports by Lloyds the sinking of the French sailing ship Aconcagua and the Swedish steamer Goosebridge. Both vessels went down after maritime perils on the voyage, with crews saved or lost as details vary by the dispatch.
Ezequiel C. DeBacca Democrat was sworn in as New Mexico governor at a State hospital ceremony in Santa Fe sidelining Republican hopes for full control of appointive offices. DeBaca’s oath ended a potential Republican stretch in state government while Republicans hold a legislative majority.
The Overseas News Agency reports a Paris to Berlin dispatch saying the Entente reply to the German proposal is a firm refusal. The note notes national rights while pursuing Constantinople and the Straits, and laments neutrals harmed by the war.
In Chicago on January 2 a burglar entering John Borden's residence fled after Mrs. Borden asked Who's there. The thief was frightened away before reaching the $250,000 Jewel case belonging to the Arctic explorer.
Hotel Bryan announces private telephone service in every room with an in hotel exchange for local and long distance calls. Fifty five telephones will be installed and the system will be inaugurated within the week, matching big city hotel standards under proprietor Mr Doane.
Fragmentary OCR recalls Hon E A Decherd state Senator candidate with two years in service. Mentions Brazos County A and M ties, a college friend, and legislative experience as credentials for a stout Senate bid.
Amon Williams arrived in town today coming from his home in Coleview.
Walter Armstrong, a business visitor from Tabor, arrived for meetings at the regional commerce center and planned outreach with local partners.
Congress reconvened in Washington after the holiday recess with members back at the Capitol. Lawmakers return to agenda items, briefings, and committee work as they restart the session.
Berlin reports strong Moldavian front bombardments yesterday repulsed with heavy losses. Barsesoi and Topesci towns, along with several hill positions, were captured by German forces.
The war office reports activity by artillery north and south of the Somme around Rouvroy Verdun Dead Man's Hill Bezonvaux and in Champagne. French patrols captured some prisoners.
Lloyd's reports the sinking of two steamers the British Heidbrach and the Norwegian Fricar near London on January 3.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.