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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
3
President Wilson told Congress that government operation is needed to unite rail operations and protect rail securities. He urged guarantees to railroads and stockholders with rates ensuring net income akin to the prior three fiscal years and recommended a $500 million appropriation for maintenance.
In London a speech to unions, Premier Lloyd George argues only a just cause justifies continued war. He says Germany must adopt a democratic constitution to prove old militarism is dead, rejects annexations, and warns no permanent peace can rest on Brest-Litovsk terms. He cites allied democracy and Russian fate, urging national conscience on peace conditions.
The United States Supreme Court today upheld the Selective Service Act as constitutional. The decision, delivered by Chief Justice White, rejects most contentions as imaginary and stems from appeals in thirteen cases convicting individuals under the act. All defendants must serve their sentences.
The Supreme Court granted postponement for most antitrust suits but kept the United Shoe Machinery case on track for further consideration. The ruling came as part of wartime adjustments in Washington on January 7.
L Blackshear formerly principal of Prairie View Normal for Negroes has been named superintendent of the Negro extension service at Texas A M College starting January 1. The program aims to organize demonstration farming and development clubs for Negro men women and youth in Brazos County with possible county funding for an assistant agent.
The Daily Magic reports City Manager Greer has a genuine Stradivarius violin now secured in a fireproof Bryan vault. The instrument, with inscriptions and repairs dated 1899, has stayed in the Greer family since the 19th century and may be restored by an expert.
Dr Milenko Vesnitch, head of the Serbian war mission, told the Senate that Serbia accepts the Monroe doctrine as the world doctrine and praised the United States for its stance. The briefing came in Washington on January 5.
Bay City January 4 Judge Samuel J Styles sentenced Johnny Tiger to death after the State of Texas charged him with killing Claude Hughes. The execution is set for February 8 in Bay City.
Austin January 7 The state banking commissioner has issued a call for the condition of state banks at the close of business December 31.
A Monroe Louisiana man says Brights disease left him with three months to live but after using about fifteen bottles of Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy he recovered. The ad touts the medicine as for kidney and bladder trouble and invites readers to request a booklet or buy at one dollar per bottle from M H James Bryan Ady.
Washington reports the Shipping Board seeks Congress authority to place 701 million in new ship contracts as part of a 2.0 billion government shipbuilding program. An immediate 982 million appropriation is asked to extend yards and housing for workers, raising total funding to about 2.018 billion.
The comptroller of the currency issued the call for the condition of national banks as of December 31, reported by the Associated Press. This update arrives from Washington on January 7.
Paul Grosse a native of Germany and president of the Houston Grain company was placed under an $8,000 bond to await the federal grand jury after a preliminary hearing. Three witnesses testified to anti American remarks made since the war began. Grosse pleaded not guilty through his counsel.
With under 20 days left in the poll tax period, only 660 residents in the county and 64 in the city had paid by 2 PM. The county shows a slight decline from last year while the city reports a sharp drop. Other tax collections remain strong or better than prior years.
January 5 in Huntsville when Jack Hampton director of Huntsville State Bank and real estate dealer found his Buick missing from the garage. Two convicts employed as servants at a prison officer’s home were also absent, prompting inquiries.
Public notice commands Sheriff to summon Bertha E. Robinson by weekly publications for four weeks before the return date. The suit filed November 30 1917 seeks divorce from T B Robinson and custody of Ruby Irene Robinson born October 16 1909 with Abandonment alleged. The next Brazos County district court term is February 11 1918 in Bryan.
Globe Drygoods Company advertises the largest shoe selection in Brazos County inviting customers to find a secure fit and a wide range of sizes and styles.
Dr. Jeff D. Ray of the Baptist Theological Seminary at Fort Worth preaches in Carnegie Hall and at the First Baptist Church in Bryan. He urges unity, outlines four course options, and warns against further competitive meetings as the church seeks to resolve a division over the pastor's resignation.
J. W. Batts sold 191 acres to the state of Texas for 5750 dollars. B. Youngblood, state director of the Texas experiment stations, handled the deal. Land adjoins the feeding and breeding Station and will expand its area for future use. The price equates to 30 dollars per acre and is described as very reasonable.
Cotton prices in Bryan today stand at middling basis 30 cents a pound with receipts this date last year at 18 613. Cotton seed valued at 72 dollars per ton compared with 53 dollars on this date last year. Prices reflect market activity at the Lawrence warehouse and nearby terminals.
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