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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
6
The president traveled to his Long Island summer home and spent much of the day at Col. E. M. House's residence. He planned to discuss House’s recent European visit and related matters.
The Overseas News Agency reports Vienna telegraphing a Taeglische Rundschau correspondent that Italy proposes Austria withdraw gradually from the former Italian region in exchange for Italy halting military action there. Italy aims to forge a new postwar alliance but fears revolution at home.
An additional slight earthquake struck El Centro California this morning keeping residents in a tremor across the valley. Officials estimate total losses from recent shocks under half a million though further quakes could damage the irrigation system.
The commissioner's court opened bids from several bridge firms to repair Pitts' Bridge over the Brazos after flood damage. El Paso Bridge and Iron Co won the $7,942 contract to supply material, perform all work, and complete repairs in four months with two iron spans and concrete piers added on the Brazos county side. Burleson County to contribute $1,500 toward the project.
Washington officials said there was no objection by the United States to Japan's plan to move troops to Europe and denied a Hague print story claiming Washington tipped Great Britain unofficially to block 200 000 Japanese reinforcements.
President announced on Wednesday night that Robert Lansing, current counselor of the State Department, had accepted the post. Lansing took the oath of office today amid the White House confirmation and Associated Press dispatch from Washington on June 24.
State Representative C S Gainer of the Twenty second District visited Waxahachie to drum up press support for the Sackett resolution. He argues it would separate A and M from State University with no new taxes or bonds and remove the ban on appropriations for permanent campus buildings. He says opposition is due to misinformation and that voters will favor the amendment when its aims are clear.
Landscape gardener Harry Adams returned to Houston after a month in Bryan planting and shaping Civic Park according to Prof. Sam J. Fountain’s plans. The site, once a mudhole, now features gravel walks, palm and shade trees, Bermuda sod, and ready water and electric infrastructure. The Civic League seeks donations for ornamental light poles, and Adams provided his services free of charge.
Brazos river bridge Koppe is undergoing repairs by county forces. One end is repaired and piers on the Burleson county side will follow as banks continue to cave. Officials estimate the work will take about another month.
L. E. Morehead transfers two thirds of lots 18 to 20 in block A Rhode addition to T. H. Hayes for 175 dollars. T. H. Hayes then conveys two thirds of the same lots in Rohde’s addition to J. C. Kernole for 20 dollars and other valuable considerations.
The War Department in Washington reports that the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas remains a distinguished military college. Captain W. T. Merry rated the college after April inspection. 917 men in the regiment. Lieutenant James R. Hill commands with three retired officers assisting.
Elder T. M. Evans died at his home from injuries inflicted with an ax handle. His wife, visiting relatives in Alabama, returned with her brother Mr Dunn. Evans lay unconscious most of the time. His body shipped to Oakman Alabama for interment. L. C. Evans rearrested for murder and released on $1500 bond for November grand jury appearance.
Brazos Union Lodge No. 129 A F and A M installed officers for the new Masonic year led by Worshipful Master J B Priddy and featured Gen H B Stoddard conducting the ceremony. Officers include W F Davis senior warden Frank Webb junior warden and others with Tiler M R Phillips and Secretary Co M Bell. Refreshments followed at Holmes Bros.
Sheriff T C Nunn returns from Houston with Milton and Tony Lazarone of Brazos bottom in custody for assault and attempt to murder. Indicted by the March grand jury, released on $750 bond each, they fled Brazos county before the March term and have been at large. They are set for trial in September term.
A. A. Bullock of Prospect reports crops in his community again suffer from drought. Corn moisture is low, boll weevils and other insects are damaging the crop. Recent rain in Brazos county was light, likely worsening conditions in Prospect.
Notice offers 179 acres of rich Brazos bottom land 25 acres timber balance cultivated two good houses two artesian wells. Property to be sold at sacrifice price. Apply by phone 380 to Chas Palmer.
The German social democratic party publishes a full page appeal calling for peace and rejection of any territorial annexation. It urges the government to enter negotiations and the world socialist movement to push for peaceful solutions amid wartime tensions. The piece notes soldiers’ sacrifice and the right to be heard for peace.
Paris reports rain and muddy ground interrupted most operations on the French front last night.
British aviators bombarded a large ammunition depot at Roulers Belgium killing fifty German soldiers.
Official Petrograd reports state Maj. Nakajima and Capt. Hashimoto of the Japanese forces fought with the Iian army at Lemberg and committed kari-kari after the city fell to avoid the dishonor of becoming prisoners of war.
Official report says a Turkish patrol struck Wednesday night near Seddul Bahr, destroying an enemy party, capturing booty, and silencing a machine gun.
Berlin June 26 A semi official denial asserts Captain Hersing was not decorated for sinking the Lusitania. His medal was awarded for guiding his submarine through the straits of Gibraltar.
Johnson and Rohde report sales of 1915 model Ford Touring cars in their area. Buyers include Co. E. Bullock in Bryan, Tom Matejka in Wheelock, G. R. Lang in Somerville, and Morriss Mills in Somerville.
Geo D Tucker, owner of the burned livery and feed barn, reports a settlement with insurers and plans to award a brick building contract within thirty days. He will have the site cleared and expects to reopen his business soon.
A brief quotation presents a line from Shakespeare's Richard II urging a final view of one's shadow as a metaphor for clarity and judgment before departure. The verse evokes themes of vision and destiny in a concise literary vignette.
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