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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
6
In Avezzano Italy January 20 bitter cold and heavy snow worsen quake misery. Rescue workers pull living victims from ruined buildings as relief operations lag, and many buried survivors die slowly in the open air.
An earthquake struck Mont Beliard France last night waking residents from their beds. No deaths are reported and officials assess damage on the local level.
Corpus Christi Texas January twenty first 1922 F 2 Bishop founder of the town of Bishop Nueces County filed a deed of assignment naming L E Appleby as assignee. Liabilities total 99211230 with most secured by lands and town property valued about 1264949.60. Largest creditor is Mrs H M King Santa Gertrudis ranch. The deed cites money market stringency and creditor protection as reasons.
Senator-elect Warren G. Harding of Ohio criticized Wilson's Mexican policy while praising the president. He said the United States should avoid territorial expansion by force, but asserted Mexico would be guided by the civilizing influence of the American flag. He hinted at future Americanization efforts.
Austin January 20 Attorney General B F Looney began his second term as head of the state legal department with oath by clerk and notary public William Hinckney Dumas. He will keep the same staff including Henry McBride and the stenographic corps. The assistant line remains C C Cureton Clyde A Sweeton Luther Nickles W A Keeling G B Smedley C W Taylor W M Harris John C Wall. Governor Ferguson approved bond for Terrell for 75000. Terrell is noted as the first to receive Ferguson's new authority and author of the first...
The State Senate confirmed multiple appointees including W F Doughty and F W Davis. H B Terrell resigned his Senate seat and was sworn in as Comptroller by Justice Nelson Phillips. Terrell approved a $75,000 bond and signed a $400,000 tax collector bond for H E Elliott, receiving the gold pen.
A. W. Montague, superintendent of terminals for the Gould Lines in Fort Worth, was shot and killed this morning by C. A. Myers, a switchman who had been discharged. Myers was arrested following the shooting.
Washington reports the State Department asked England to explain why the American flag was hauled down from the steamer Greenbrier by a British cruiser as the ship carried cotton to Bremen. The incident occurred while the Greenbrier was en route from an American port.
Governor James E. Ferguson's inaugural message urges land rent limits, anti price controls on farm goods, education funding, a single A&M and University board, prison reform, and tax relief. It frames finances as tight, critiques waste, and calls for rural schools and free textbooks if voter-approved. It warns against higher education overreach and sketches court reform and livestock protection.
Protection Company No 1 of Bryan votes to purchase a modern fire wagon from American LaFrance Elmira NY for 527 dollars. Chief Worley John Daly Jr and J W Hamilton oversee the deal with delivery in 30 days. Old wagon to be sold. mayor and council previously funded 300 dollars to each company.
London police court rules that calling a man a German in England when he is not is an abuse and may lead to prosecution. A man who called two others Germans was fined ten shillings or seven days in jail for breach of the peace.
A hymn for airmen appears in the London press with verses signed M. C. D. H. The text asks the Lord to guard and guide aviators through space and weather, to keep their minds steady and hands skilled, and to protect those who fly in solitude above the earth.
Boulogne France Jan 20 The pay of French aviators has been increased for the war duration. Qualified pilots of non commissioned rank will receive 80 cents a day, while corporals and pilots will get 40 cents. Apprentice pilots receive half the pay of qualified men.
A Texas reform memo urges end to long lawyer courtesy delaying cases and proposes continuous court operations, early retirement for district judges, and practical agricultural studies to show land needed to sustain families. It argues against abstract soil work and for real demonstrations on land use and housing.
Farmers report plows active in many areas with favorable weather. High rolling terrain supports early field work and The Eagle notes plans for a larger corn acreage this year than last.
A child recalls walking to school after an argument with his mother. A lump in his throat grows as he frets about leaving without a final kiss, fearing missteps throughout the day and wishing to never go away again.
Secretary Bryan says no authentic news from Mexico for two days. He comments on Gutierrez looting the treasury before fleeing and notes Gutierrez fled due to Villa's shifting military plans.
A petition signed by more than the required voters requests a special election to approve a 400000 bond issue to build permanent roads in a district comprising Cottonwood City Hall Court House College and Well born precincts. The petitioning committee lists J W Batts W H Cole J Webb Howell and J S Doane. A second petition urges designation of roads and materials and calls for an eight member citizen panel to assist with bond selling and road construction. The plan aims to cover about ninety miles of permanent roads.
Obituary notice states James Leonard No 53 is deceased. Secretary Joe B Reed warns that assessment must be paid within ten days or the recipient will be suspended.
Speaker Wood named Brazos County representative Charles S. Gainer to four standing committees including Appropriations Commerce and Manufacture Congressional Districts and Education. Education and Appropriations are viewed as the most important panels in the Legislature.
Testimony reveals 21 battleships in the Atlantic fleet lack 5 219 sailors and 339 officers to fully man combat stations. The shortfall excludes 4 008 to 5 000 more personnel deemed necessary for full readiness. The complete report has been sent to the Secretary of the Navy.
A chronological list of major earthquakes from 1906 to 1914, detailing locations such as San Francisco Valparaiso Kingston Messina Calabria Cartago Costa Rica Thrace Asia Minor and Hondo Tokyo and Catania. Each entry reports death tolls injuries and property damage with town destruction notes and occasional geographic scope.
Mrs. J. W. Coleman files a $10,000 damages suit against National Pencil Company over Mary Phagan death alleging premises negligence to protect her daughter from the employer. Frank’s habeas corpus appeal is set for week of February 22, per counsel.
Rear Admiral Fletcher warns Congress that the Atlantic fleet cannot fully man all ships for war. Special boards find a national shortage of 10,000 officers and men, with boards examining appropriate war and peace complements across battleships and other vessels.
L. M. Hewit has sold his Bryan home and will relocate with his wife and daughter Miss Hazel to Brenham. He is loading household effects today as friends bid them farewell. The Hewits leave Bryan with best wishes from their many Bryan friends.
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