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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
1
German raiders attacked Harwich in Essex dropping bombs. Eight people were killed and twenty two injured as raids continued. Entente planes also hit the Burges docks with several tons of bombs and good hits observed.
Paris on July 4 reports the Lafayette flying corps of Americans will be transferred from the French army to the American forces soon.
Paris reports extremely violent fighting on the Aisne front through the night. German attackers were routed with severe losses, according to official announcements.
George H. Echols a longtime Brazos County resident promotes Angora goats alongside his hogs cattle and horses. A&M professor Prof Kyle gifted a starter billy goat for 25 with a first shearing yielding 3 pounds of wool from a seventeen inch fleece. Echols plans to expand his flock using the college ram and plans 15 acres of Kansas corn and cowpeas despite drought noting level planting and good soil moisture.
After fourteen graduates from the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas School of Engineering, sixty four jobs remained unfilled. F C Bolton reports most offers came from engineering firms, while forty five graduates entered military or naval service. The school aims to improve placement plans for future graduates and provide vacation work opportunities.
Assock London reports a July dispatch noting Hollweg will speak. The item highlights the scheduled appearance and its significance for the event's program and attendees.
Ty Cobb belted a two-bagger to extend his hitting streak to thirty-three games as Detroit defeated their opponent in a morning contest. The performance marks another milestone for Cobb in the current season.
The Dallas fed monthly statement says war effects are easing and grain harvest is expected near long term averages. It cites 45 percent higher bank clearings than a year ago, labor demand above supply, and lower Texas unskilled wages versus other regions. It also notes post office receipts up 8 percent and that guard training camps at Fort Worth Houston and Waco may boost local business.
London dispatches report Prince Christopher brother of former King Constantine will come to London to marry Miss Litz an American woman of wealth. No further identity disclosed.
American destroyers convoying troop ships for France repelled two submarine attacks. One submarine is believed sunk with no American deaths. The Navy reported the last transport reached a French port safely and that the engagements occurred during the Atlantic crossing.
Rainfall in Houston from January 1 to July 1 has been only about one third of normal for six months. June brought 0.83 inch, vs 4.57 inches typical in 35 years. Deficiency for June was 3.74 inches, total shortfall since January 1 reached 14.64 inches, with 8.84 inches of rain in the period.
Russian forces conducted fresh assaults near Braezany and Gadigla yesterday but failed to gain ground. Allied reports indicate heavy fighting with no territorial advances despite continued pressure.
The updated Texas vital statistics law now imposes a misdemeanor with fines from 10 to 100 dollars for noncompliance. Physicians must report births within five days and undertakers must file death certificates with permits where required. Certificates go to the registrar, the health officer or county clerk, who must keep permanent records and provide blank forms.
Dallas indicts Felix Jones of El Paso in connection with the July 1913 murder of Florence Brown in a Dallas real estate office. Brown was alone in the office when attacked, a case noted for its mystery as the killer evaded capture.
Lieutenant Governor W P Hobby, a member of the locating board, urges reconvening to verify how each member voted on the second ballot for the West Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College site. He cites conflicting reports about Abilene and calls for a public, accurate record, noting his own ballot votes for San Angelo then Amarillo.
Washington July 3 President Wilson promulgated a full set of draft rules to guide exemption and appellate boards handling the mass conscription. The framework aims for impartial adjudication and saves boards labor by immediate physical exams and clear exemption categories.
Washington July 2. The census bureau reports a cotton crop of 11,638,000 bales with 34,900,000 acres. The condition on June 25 is 70.3. The document lists acreage and condition by state.
Several local prohibitionists met briefly in Carnegie Library this morning and adjourned to a date to be fixed by President W. B. Bizzell of the A and M College. Dr. Bizzell could not attend due to a prior engagement and his presence is desired given the college ties to prohibition.
Organizers finalize all arrangements for the Brazos County Singing convention to be held in Bryan on July 7 and 8. Mrs Tyler Haswell and Mrs Louise Gunter lead committees with Bryan Commercial Club hosting activities including a bike tour, melon party, home hospitality, and extensive local support.
Theodor Wolff editor of Berliner Tageblatt calls the German system a conservative bureaucracy with a secret war policy and limited parliament. He urges open peace terms or a parliamentary system and cites submarine warfare as squandered peace chances. George Bernhard in Vossische Zeitung notes shifting talks on American mediation and Wilson’s surprise at submarine warfare.
Rioters set fire to Negro shacks destroying hundreds of dwellings in East St. Louis. Police report 20 known dead with estimates ranging from a score to 250. Firefighters from St. Louis aided as bodies were found and shootings continued.
Athens reports the government deems a state of war to exist though no formal declaration has been made. Since yesterday’s political shift, it plans to recall Greek diplomatic representatives from central powers and allies.
At the Agricultural and Mechanical College board meeting in Austin the Abilene project dominated discussion as no grounds plans could proceed until mountain water supply is secured. Bids for a new $100 000 building were rejected as too high and the structure was named Bizzel hall after President W B Bizzel. The veterinary building underway was named Francis hall in honor of Dr Mark Francis. The two year budget of about $400 000 yearly was approved and the next meeting set for the college within thirty days.
An application was filed in the Twenty sixth district court to reform the judgment in the Texas ouster suit against Waters Pierce Oil Co to allow a transfer of the defunct company’s property to a new foreign firm. The Pierce Oil Corp of Virginia, with Richmond headquarters, seeks permission to operate in Texas under a law allowing transfer to an independently owned foreign successor after anti trust-violating ouster.
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