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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
2
Sheriff Conlee captured a man at the Brazos Valley Mule Barn believed to match the killer of a five Negro family near Calvert last week. Calvert officers and city officials identified the suspect, but he was the wrong man. The jailed man will be held as investigators pursue the stolen horse angle.
Washington reports Postmaster General Burleson ahead of travel to Canada said he supports Tom Ball for Texas governor. He describes himself as anti prohibition and urges party unity, praising Ball as broad minded and progressive with a proven record.
The article notes that competing grains likely won t exceed recent averages as corn shortages push more wheat toward animal feed. It cites Kansas corn at 7 cents above wheat, a 150 million bushel wheat crop forecast, and a Kansas corn shortfall last year versus a typical 150 million bushels.
Express officials report two robbers dynamited the Katy Flyer safe near Matson Missouri and obtained only a few jewelry packages. A track walker who interrupted the robbery was captured and carried off by the bandits as a posse heads south to hunt them.
Washington July 10 The Department of Agriculture says the 908 9 million bushel wheat crop this year the largest on record will not greatly reduce prices because world crops of wheat and other factors keep pressure high.
For lack of evidence the conspiracy charges against Dr. W A Winters his wife and their boarder William Cooper were dismissed. The cases related to the disappearance and reported kidnapping of Katherine Winters.
A letter received at Fort Worth announced that Senator Morris Sheppard would campaign in Texas for Colonel Ball in the final days of the campaign.
President Wilson will make no further nomination to the Federal Reserve Board replacing Warburg until the Senate acts on Warburg. He plans a Senate battle for confirmation of Jones, whom the committee reported unfavorably yesterday.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels announced the names of four new dreadnoughts Arizona California Mississippi and Idaho in Washington on July 10.
Official dispatch from Torreon states General Angeles remains artillery chief. Villa and Angeles will advance toward Mexico City as soon as possible after Villa’s vindicated conduct. Obregon reorganizes for a 300 mile march on Mexico City with key railway hub Trapuapo.
Curtis Bryan aged five died after falling from a water wagon in Granger Texas when frightened horses pulled by a motorcycle spooked them last night. The incident occurred as the wagon was being drawn through the area. Authorities investigated the accident and noted the tragedy as a deadly outcome of a roadside mishap.
Associated Press reports another bubonic plague death in New Orleans bringing the total to three. Leon Dejan, a black boy, is identified as the latest victim. In San Angelo Texas doctors examine Albert Jones from Shreveport for plague traces.
The Bryan area mourns the sudden death of Lewie Locke, who passed away on Wednesday July 8 at 1 45 pm while serving duties at James' drug store. The untimely loss leaves friends and loved ones in deep sorrow as they reflect on a bright future cut short.
Lewis BE Locke longtime store employee died after an appendicitis attack. Born July 17 1889 he was raised in Cottonwood with Cy Koontz family. He studied at University of Texas Medical School Galveston earned state pharmacist certificate 1908 09 and pursued medicine. Funeral held Thursday at 5 pm under Knights of Pythias supervision with Dr M E Weaver pastor officiating. Pallbearers included M H James Jr John F Ettle J W Batts F L Henderson John Hunt Ed S Martin.
Austin Texas July 10 The total tangible assets of railroads in Texas amount to 162 million dollars down 3 million from last year Tax Commissioner Love announced after apportioning assets to Texas counties He sent notices to county tax assessors The International and Great Northern protested the assessment claiming about 3 million while Love set its assets at 14 488 600
State Health Officer Steiner announces no relaxation of the quarantine on New Orleans due to bubonic plague. The embargo extends to all Texas ports and remains in force.
Steep Hollow defeated Bryan 5 to 3 on Allen Academy grounds behind Pate pitching and Ferguson home run. A return game is planned next week at Steep Hollow with batteries listed as Pate and Ferguson for Steep Hollow and Caldwell Nunn Spell and Houston for Bryan.
Chicago packing house reps warned meat prices will climb above recent records. They cited cattle scarcity and dry grazing as offsetting the big grain crop, predicting beef at 16 cents to the butcher as an early possibility.
Reports of cattle theft along the Texas border increase as Ranger Captain John R. Hughes notes near daily disclosures from his officers. The thefts involve both American and Mexican suspects with frequent arrests and recoveries. Van Horn, Valentine, and Lobo areas are especially troubled.
Reports from Laredo indicate Carranza generals oppose talks with Huerta delegates except Obregon's army. Washington officials still expect a peace conference soon possibly on Mexican soil near Nuevo Laredo. Obregon states he destroyed a Federal column after a thirty six hour clash near Guadalajara.
J B Crockett an A and M College alumnus and longtime assistant in civil engineering resigns to become engineer for the McKinney good roads district in Collin County. He moved to McKinney to oversee the district's work after returning from a two year stint in Old Mexico following his 1909 graduation.
Crockett led a $50,000 sewerage project in Mexico before returning to the A. and M. College. He earned a bachelor of science in civil engineering in 1908 and the next year a civil engineering degree. He gained practical summer experience including last year on the Tarrant County road project with J. C. Travillas. John Mead of Fort Worth serves as Collin County’s consulting engineer. Crockett hails from the same county.
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas invites sealed bids by July 16 1914 at 4 p m for 150 cords of merchantable four foot wood to be delivered to the Mess Hall by September 15 1914. Bid envelope must be marked bid on wood.
Oklahoma City July 10 marketers begin selling Southwestern Oklahoma melons and fruit. A regional marketing organization formed earlier this month aims to secure better prices with a hired sales manager. Projections estimate 2,500 carloads of water melons to be shipped this year.
San Benito Tex July 9 record for production on small acreage is held by J N Greenslade who grew three crops on 1.9 acres in the last year and realized a net return of 729 dollars above operating expenses.
New York July 8. State Progressive leaders spent two hours arguing to secure Colonel Roosevelts acceptance of the Governorship nomination, but he declined.
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