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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
1
Industries in the eastern half of the country, after five days of idleness caused by the fuel administration's suspension, resumed operations today. They face congested transportation east of the Mississippi that may worsen due to adverse weather.
General Ludendorff admits French artillery accuracy in a memorandum dated October 4. The document shows French counter-battery fire destroying hundreds of German guns and severely damaging many more, while forcing the German focus away from infantry. It suggests French gunners hinder German artillery and aid French infantry and supply lines.
Director General McAdoo told the House Interstate Commerce Committee that federal control would not affect the right to tax the railroads. He did not foresee a need to raise passenger fares now to deter travel, though an increase could occur if freight congestion is not relieved.
The sick rate in national army and guard camps edged up for the week ending last Friday. Deaths reached 14 percent in the national army and 66 in the national guard. Pneumonia accounted for 146 of the total deaths.
General Pershing announced three American servicemen killed in action and three nonbattle deaths in January. Included is Thomas M. Coyne of Cleburne Texas who died of meningitis.
London January 23 Andrew Bonar Law chancellor of the exchequer told the house of commons the daily average national expenditure for seven weeks ending Saturday was 7 517 000 pounds.
London reports that the sinking of two steamers by the enemy in the Mediterranean three weeks ago has caused 781 deaths. The official announcement provides the tally and confirms the tragedy.
Washington reports a new non ricochet diving shell perfected by Navy ordnance experts for anti submarine use. The weapon dives on impact, can explode at a set depth, and damages subs even from near misses. Details are classified, but British and French navies have adopted it.
In Petrograd a dozen armed men killed Finance Minister A I Shingaroff and State Comptroller Prof F M Kokoshkine in their beds at a marine hospital. Both had been brought from the fortress of St Paul for illness before the attack. Six bullets struck Shingaroff as he woke.
New York January 23 General Pershing asked Americans to back the war effort at home and maintain support daily as Dr Hugh Birckhead reported from relief work in France and a tour of England. Birckhead warned that anti British propaganda by German agents damages Allied efforts and harms the United States.
The entire St James square area in London is to be covered by a temporary structure for the American Y M C A. Huts for soldiers and officers will be provided along with Y M C A offices in the center of the fashionable district.
Guards watched mine mouths at Castle Coal after workers refused to enter tunnels amid reports a German agent planned to blow up the mine. Searches were conducted and the mines reopened after two days’ suspension.
Kansas City reports John Ganzel the Kansas City manager hails the abolition of the spitball emery ball and other freak deliveries as the greatest piece of legislation by the American association He predicts major leagues will adopt the rule and notes fines for roughened balls and changes in spring training needs in light of warmer April conditions.
The Irish World the Gaelic American and the Freeman's Journal, leading Irish independence papers, have been barred from the mails. Last week's editions were seized by Postmaster Patten under the espionage law and held pending Washington post office inquiry.
Dr and Mrs Richardson and sons Charles and James from Bryan visited Mr and Mrs H H Richardson. Luther Holligan shows improvement after measles. Lena Todd returned from Harvey. Rev W E Bard of Bryan preached at the Methodist church despite cold weather. C F Bullock visited relatives in Bryan. Mrs Martin ill with lagrippe. Rev and Mrs R W Lindsey move Thursday to Liberty County after three years here. Bertie and Bessie Risinger visited Bryan Saturday.
Secretary Eberstadt of the Bryan club received a telegram from the Ellington aviation field commander offering to send a pilot to survey the proposed landing station south of Bryan. The flyer arrived from the A and M College area, circled over the city, landed at Allen Academy, and was guided by President Johnson and Eberstadt to the grounds for inspection. The Canadian made aircraft remained with Major Martin during the visit.
The Director General authorized a temporary embargo on all freight movement east of Pittsburg on the Pennsylvania lines, except for food, fuel, and munitions, affecting the Baltimore and Ohio and the Philadelphia and Reading railroads.
Houston on January 23 report states Texas will continue canning despite tin plate shortages. The state food administrator authorized the canners to proceed, citing scarcity as the trigger for the restriction.
Dallas January 23. R L Van Zandt governor of the federal reserve bank at Dallas warns banks to halt financing of unnecessary wartime enterprises and speculation. He notes the Eleventh district has a minimum 10 million dollar allotment from the 400 million certificate offering dated January 22, 1918, and with proper bank response this minimum should be oversubscribed.
In San Antonio on January 23 the jury found Mrs Emma Burgemeister not guilty of murdering Otto Koehler a wealthy brewer in 1914.
Indianapolis Jan 23 President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor urged the United Mine Workers convention to adopt a universal seven hour work day during the war to conserve coal and ease industrial congestion.
Colonel Roosevelt visits Washington to speed up the war and meet with leaders in Congress. He declines to respond to Senator Stone and outlines plans to see key figures including Chamberlain Johnson Wadsworth Curtis and Baer. He praises universal military training advocates Lena Madden and Kahn.
General Pershing reports to Secretary Baker that American Expeditionary Forces lead an exceptionally clean life in France. A rigid daily program, open-air exercise, simple diets, and strict liquor and morality rules are cited as reasons for praise and allied admiration. Meanwhile Austria-Hungary faces a two million strong strike, food shortages, and heavy censorship as peace hopes hinge on Brest-Litovsk talks.
Governor Hobby issued a proclamation calling a special election for February 23 to fill four legislative vacancies in Harris, McLennan, and Hunt counties.
The mail and baggage cars of Santa Fe passenger train No 5 derailed south of Gainesville. Engineer Gerard of Cleburne was injured.
The National Association of Bedding Manufacturers urged government control of cotton with an export ban and maximum price caps. Resolutions cited cotton price increases of about 500 percent since 1914. A. Aiken of Detroit was named president and H. C. Jordan of Burlington, Iowa, secretary.
A defective flue caused a fire that destroyed the home of Mrs. Mollie Williams near Kingsbury yesterday morning. The family, having breakfast, escaped as flames consumed the back end of the house. Loss about $1,500 with no insurance.
J. W. Hunnicutt shipped a car load of cattle to the Fort Worth market this afternoon. The cattle are in good condition and expected to fetch a good price. This marks his second car shipment in the past two weeks.
Henry Benbow of Harris school house and Victor Andrews of Harvey were in Bryan on Wednesday. Prof. J D Barnett Jr of Prospect also visited Bryan that day.
Nottingham England January 23 At the opening session of the annual labor conference President Purdy declared that if Germany refuses the peace terms of Wilson and Lloyd George the British labor movement will fight on This statement frames the conference stance on ongoing war efforts and peace negotiations.
Houston experiences a near egg famine as fresh Texas receipts drop to under half a dozen per day for major dealers. Cold weather hurt production but moisture from snows and rains may boost supplies soon. Prices hold at 60 cents per dozen for Texas fresh and 55 to 57 cents for northern storage eggs. express charges from Chicago add about 5 cents per dozen.
Officials report a growing number of antiwar strikes in Austria Hungary and reject London claims that the reports are exaggerated. Secret American agents confirm the trend as of January 23.
Census Bureau announces total cotton ginnings to January 16 reached 10 569 475 running bales with round bales counted as half and including linters. Texas ginnings up to January 16 were 2 997 895 bales.
Washington on January 24 reports the president will submit to the senate for confirmation a federal judge for the South Texas district and a marshal for the northern Texas district. The likely candidates are mentioned as Thos H Ball of Houston for judge and Pat O Keefe of Dallas for marshal.
Count Karl von Luxburg, former German minister, moved from the German hospital to a quieter suburb after several violent attacks. Doctors fear his condition may not improve.
A grand opportunity to buy a stylish frock for less than the material costs this week at Eugene Edge's.
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