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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
6
Texas vital statistics for June show 3 509 births in the state including 28 sets of twins and 2 118 deaths as reported. The figures were released in Austin on July 22 by Associated Press.
Washington July 22 The army bill’s provision for extra foreign service pay for officers and men, intended for possible Mexico trouble, was voted out on motion of Senator Chamberlain of the Senate Military Committee, seen as representing the War Department.
On June 15 Mr. T. D. Wilson reported a stolen diamond stud valued at 150 dollars to City Marshal John D. Conlee and Deputy Marshal A. E. Worley. Wesley Majors was arrested with the stud and jailed on felony theft charges after failing to post 300 dollars bond. This week Mrs. H. S. Bailey reported two rings stolen from her home valued at about 40 dollars. Rudolph Haynes was arrested and the rings recovered. The officers are praised for their detective work and efforts against outlaws.
Columbus New Mexico reports that Pancho Villa leads a large band toward Mina, 85 miles west of Chihuahua City, along the Kansas City Mexico and Orient line. The note claims Villa has discarded crutches and is mounted.
El Paso July 24 General Gonzales Juarext commander protested to General Bell that guard elements of the Ninth Massachusetts Infantry crossed into Mexican soil and fired on Mexican homes. Washington July 24 Major General Bliss said health conditions of the guardsmen at Laredo Texas were excellent as authorities move to purify the water supply.
A historical note describes how telegraph networks reshape news flow and how messenger boys remain active in delivering updates, illustrating a shift in speed and reach of information.
Union services at First Methodist Church in Bryan honored the City Fire Department led by Chief C. E. Jenkins. Rev. Charles T. Tally spoke on The True Motive of Service, arguing love as the highest motive beyond fear duty or rivalry, and praised the firemen for safeguarding life and property.
Hope for the safe arrival of the submarine Bremen waned today as she did not appear off Cape Henry. Knowledgeable sources said allied warships in the area may have delayed her arrival.
Houston July 24 preparations for a statewide systematic health inspection of all hotels were discussed by the state executive committee of the Travelers Protective Association. Official inspectors have been named by the health department but lack police powers.
Workmen lay a new concrete sidewalk along Main Street in front of the Dansby building occupied by Philip Hermer’s dry goods store. The improvement will enhance the storefront’s appearance.
A Saturday night crowds gathered at the Eagle office to hear county and state results. Returns lagged due to long ballots, with Brazos County’s first box read after 9 pm and the last by 2 am. The crowd stayed orderly. Bryan Telephone Company provided extra phones and efficient seven hour service while officials tabulated votes in the column ahead of publication.
St Paul July 21 Hanley former Indiana governor Frank H Hanley has been nominated by the Prohibition party as their national standard bearer after nominating speeches and platform adoption. Sulzer and Hendrickson were also named in the session concluding with a brief post nomination demonstration.
New York reports the largest daily death toll of the infantile paralysis outbreak, with 39 children dying in the 24 hours ending 10 o clock this morning and 185 new cases announced. The epidemic has persisted for over four weeks.
The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas starts its semi annual five day short course drawing numerous farmers from across the state. Highlights include live stock judging dairying tree spraying hog cholera cattle Texas fever tractor demonstrations and a canning club program for women. Cotton classing is offered and a Dallas canning club car joins the event. The Texas Farmers Congress combines its sessions with the final days.
Brownsville Texas July 22 Drilling and training of State troops on border patrol duty will start under army standards in the Brownsville district within days. Regular officers will be inspector instructors to each National Guard regiment per General James Parker. Training will run three to eight hours daily until guardsmen are hardened soldiers with no weather delay.
Laura S Reed Christian died July 19 1916 at 2 15 pm in Bryan Texas She was born June 27 1854 in Grimes County Texas and lived in Bryan since 1874 She was mother of seven children and a longtime Methodist member Her funeral was held July 20 1916 at First Methodist Church with Rev T Tally presiding.
Henrietta Texas July 24 Bill Smith was shot and killed early today in his bed at a home near Blue Grove. His son Alfred aged 20 has been arrested. Authorities say he returned home late against his father's wishes.
The Brazos County Criminal Court convened for its regular session and seated a jury after swearing in new jurors due to absences. Docket calls indicate trials will begin this afternoon or tomorrow morning.
Dallas judge John Davis, candidate for the United States senate, says he will file suit by Thursday to block Colquitt Brooks or Culberson from a runoff primary ballot. He may pursue mandamus or injunction and will issue a fuller statement Monday. The action rests on alleged failure by other candidates to file monthly expense statements.
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously recommended the confirmation of John H. Clarke of Cleveland to succeed Charles E. Hughes as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, following Hughes's resignation.
Medical advertisement lists RUB-MY-TISM as a remedy for rheumatism neuralgia headaches cramps colic sprains bruises cuts burns old sores tetter ring worm eczema and more works as antiseptic and anodyne for internal or external use.
In Houghton Michigan on July 24 a family of five, Mr James Pryor wife and three children, drowned early this morning after their motor boat collided with another vessel on Portage Lake during an early ride. Police and rescuers found the bodies at the scene.
The death of poet James Whitcomb Riley drew a regretful telegram from President Wilson. Riley will lie in state at the state house this afternoon and evening.
Secretary McElroy of the Commercial Association said L. and G N plans to relocate the freight terminus from the city to Valley Junction due to the 16 hour law. The change affects two families and will be reversed soon. A plan to move I N road work will fill Bryan street, opening it from South Bryan to the North Side oil mill with more street improvements hoped.
Washington reports from Alpine that Major Butler was innocent and the murder by H. J. Spannell's jealous husband was a cold-blooded act. The incident involved Mrs. Spannell and was described as a crime driven by jealousy.
El Paso Texas July 22 Harry J Spannell charged with the murder of his wife and Major Butler was brought here for safe keeping He had nothing to say when asked why he killed him
London reports that Russia has been promised possession of both sides of the Dardanelles. The claim comes from a Russky Slovo summary of the army and navy committee of the Duma after delegates visited Entente powers. Prof Milukoff quotes an agreement with allies as the crucial point.
An old advertisement touts No 666 as a prescription prepared for malaria or chill fever. It claims five or six doses break a case and that four doses act as a tonic to prevent fever. The product is said to affect the liver without causing griping or sickness.
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