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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1919
Page
1
Governor Hobby submitted a broad program to the Legislature proposing liberal public school appropriations including 500000 dollars annually for two years to raise teacher salaries. The plan also calls for extensive judiciary reform and laws to aid home seekers, and suggests delaying a constitutional convention until soldiers return home.
The Texas Senate passed a statewide prohibition submission by 36 to 1 and sent it to the governor for signature. The woman suffrage amendment with a disenfranchisement clause was approved 122 to 0. The 36th legislature discloses unusual calm with no rail consolidation requests or pork barreling and no railroad lobby presence.
Austin reports the house approved the bill granting pipelines the right of eminent domain. Other proposals on first reading include criminalizing cotton theft as a felony, licensing garage and auto mechanics with exams, and an interim divorce judgment provision along with delaying remarriage for one year after decree.
Senator Hertzberg of San Antonio today introduced a joint resolution in the Senate proposing a constitutional amendment to raise the governor's salary from 4000 to 10000 dollars per year.
Dublin reports the British government will proclaim the Tipperary district under military law after the killing of two policemen and the seizure of blasting explosives linked to a quarry shipment.
Brownsville authorities report progress on improving Brazos Santiago harbor off Point Isabel to serve as a regional water gateway. Government engineers have surveyed the pass and bay and may recommend widening the pass to about 400 feet and digging an 12,000 foot channel to 18 feet depth.
Washington reports negotiations near completion to allot idle German and Austrian liners for bringing home American forces in France. Admiral Benson advised Secretary Daniels a decision within days on crew needs to activate ships capable of transporting about 70,000 men monthly.
Washington officials study means to enforce prohibition after July 1 with Congress likely to grant the Internal Revenue Bureau this function. Revenue agents report indications that preparations to manufacture liquor illegally are already under way.
Washington January 22 Ban Johnson president of the American League filed a request with the war department to locate baseball players in the army who might be released for spring training. He submitted a list of names and officials will aid clubs in arranging applications for release.
Governor Hobby reported nearly one million Texans registered under the selective service law. Texas furnished 111190 men through draft, 45968 by enlistment or voluntary induction, and about 25125 in navy and marine corps, with total arm forces 182153. Registration cost per capita was 3.88 dollars.
Texas drew 181697.57 in interest from the national government on its investment in government securities in the last year under the law from the recent legislature session. At times the state held 8000000 in United States treasury certificates, Governo r Hobby announced to the legislature.
The Sinn Fein assembly met at Dublin's mansion house and read a declaration of independence declaring Ireland a republic and demanding evacuation of Ireland by British garrisons. The Dail Eireann is to vest legislative powers in deputies elected from parliamentary constitutionalists.
Taris Jan 22 Herbert Bayard Swope reports a plan to arraign the former German Kaiser Wilhelm II for personal responsibility for World War I. A peace commission tribunal, possibly with neutral-country members, would have judicial powers and be seated outside Paris.
Mexico City reports British merchants have begun a campaign to regain Mexico markets. A freighter from Liverpool with British goods sails to Mexico as an exploratory venture. American firms plan new steamship service between U S Pacific ports and Mexico and Japanese interests seek Mexican west coast ports.
Denver reporter notes Bishop Johnson of Colorado advocates the whipping post for wife beaters and desert ers, speaking to the women’s council of defense. He tells the audience that if they want it they will likely get it, framing the punishment as a woman's issue.
Washington, Jan. 22. Senator Bailey objects to summoning witnesses and insinuations of German propaganda links as the Judiciary sub committee questions J. A. Arnold of Fort Worth and Major E. Lowry Humes. Witnesses discuss Texas groups and wartime publications tied to Hearst subsidiaries and German atrocity reports in Belgium.
Edward Brown of Beaumont Texas describes in a letter to his mother that he traveled to Paris and played football before President Wilson King George and other dignitaries. The note highlights a Texas football product reaching international stages.
Washington dispatch notes a second revolution attempt in Portugal to restore the monarchy. Information to the state department shows the first outbreak ten days ago was suppressed. many leaders remain jailed.
Madrid on January 22 reports threats from the central labor union committee to launch a general strike if their government demands are not met. They demand an eight hour workday and a minimum wage aligned with the cost of living.
The forecast indicates rain tonight with a drop in temperatures. Thursday is expected to be fair but still cold, with continued chilly conditions.
Paris report states President Wilson and Premier Lloyd George are in complete agreement on the Russian situation. They view solving the Russian question as essential before forming a league of nations and seek evidence from Bolshevik representatives on Russian affairs.
The supreme council continued study of the Russian issue seeking a definite action plan. The proposed policy emphasizes surrounding Bolshevikism with lawful governments. Mentioned as potential fifth American delegate are Elihu Root and ex-president Taft as Wilson's replacement upon his return.
Marshal Foch General Weigand and Admiral Hope appeared before the supreme council at the peace conference this morning. The presence of naval and military representatives suggests a discussion of the Baltic Russian situation and the land front.
Paris officials said the supreme council of the peace conference this morning considered the Polish issue and decided to appoint a mission to Poland, an official statement issued today announced.
The fight to abolish the Texas state department of agriculture began when Thompson of Hunt introduced a bill in the legislature to repeal the statutes electing a commissioner of agriculture. It proposes transferring duties to Texas A and M College where practicable and necessary.
Director General Hines said today that present indications point to a drop in freight traffic this year and thus he does not expect a significant reduction in overall freight rates during the year.
The Associated Press reports that as of January 22, Washington lawmakers decided not to raise amusement admission taxes under the war revenue bill. The conference halted plans to increase rates from ten to twenty percent.
Refugees in Lima report continued persecution of Peruvians in Chile. Seven hundred arrived at Millendo yesterday. Allegations include Chilean women who married Peruvians being forced to stay in Chile while their husbands are expelled.
Dallas reports from a government advisory indicate Texas wheat farmers may gain 20 to 25 million dollars more from the market price due to the price guarantee. Frank M. Smith urges reinvestment of the surplus into Victory Liberty Loan bonds as a patriotic and business move.
Copenhagen reports from Berlin that 319 delegates have been chosen for the national assembly from 28 districts. The results show 132 for the majority socialists, 58 German democrats, 75 centrists, 28 German national party, 22 independent socialists, 14 German peoples party, and 8 scattering votes.
The national association for protection of American rights in Mexico plans to dispatch a committee to the Paris peace conference. Navy officer Dohenty, head of Sebene ean Petroleum, joins the panel to outline actions needed to safeguard Americans in Mexico.
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