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Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1916

Page

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Edinb ying Poyers in Hindely Circle

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Germans Attack Mor Desperate Than Ever

German forces renew large massed attacks against French lines northwest of Verdun and along the Meuse with ground gained only at Verdun front. Fort Douaumont artillery fire reported east of the river. Bulgarian activity continues on the Macedonian frontier as Berlin claims a major French position captured between Dead Man's Hill and Cumieres.

Associated Press London Verdun Meuse French War Office Fort Douamont Dead Man's Hill Cumieres Corbeaux Wood Berlin

More Paving Being Agitated on Fannin Street

The Eagle reports a Bryan movement by Fannin Street residents to pave another residential street. Local supporters believe in city betterment and expect property owners to support the project. The plan would lay paving from the I and G N depot to the McKenzie property on Congress Street.

The Eagle Fannin Street Bryan Texas McKenzie Congress Street

Justice Court Hears Bank Note Case and Assault Plea

In Justice of the Peace L. D. McGee court today the First National Bank by Bryan v Barker et al secured judgment on note for the plaintiff. Henry Pickford, colored, pleaded guilty to simple assault and was fined 5 dollars plus costs, remanded to jail for nonpayment.

Justice of the Peace L. D. McGee First National Bank Bryan R. A. Barker Henry Pickford

Kern to Nominate Marshall at St Louis Speech

Senator Joseph W. Kern will deliver the renomination speech for Vice President Marshall in St Louis on May. The event marks the political endorsement as part of the campaign proceedings.

Washington Joseph W. Kern Marshall St. Louis

Steamer Sunk in Triest Harbor by Italian Warship

Rome reports a large transport steamer was torpedoed and sunk in Triest harbor during the night of May 28 by an Italian warship. The vessel is believed to be a Austrian transport.

Associated Press Paris Greek Macedonia Greece Bulgaria Rome Triest Harbor

Texas Births Surpass Deaths in April Report

The Texas state health department reports 4109 births in April, including 38 sets of twins and one set of triplets, and 2381 deaths across the state. The release accompanies mortality and birth statistics for the month.

Associated Press Austin Texas State Health Department

Wilson Prefers Clark for St Louis Convention Chair

President Wilson in a conference with Rep Doremus of Michigan Senator Taggart of Indiana and Norman Hapgood indicated his preference for Champ Clark as permanent chairman of the St Louis convention It is said Clark may not go to St Louis.

Washington Wilson Doremus Michigan Senator Taggart Indiana Norman Hapgood Wilson Nonpartisan League Champ Clark St. Louis Clark

Four Die In Awning Collapse During Parade

Dallas May 31 four people died in an awning collapse during the preparedness parade. Ray Ferguson was reported with a broken back and could not survive.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Ray Ferguson

Workmen Prepare Second Story for New Hotel Annex

Forms used to build the first story of the hotel annex were removed yesterday and today a large force of workers is setting them for the second story. Contractor Hubbard says the work will be rushed to completion.

Hubbard

Enthusiastic Meeting Discusses Young Men's League in Bryan

A preliminary Bryan gathering praised forming a Young Men's Business League. City Engineer A S Adams named temporary chairman and to appoint committees for a large future meeting. Adams said committees are active and will bring a strong program with notable speakers. A full committee report and the event program will be published tomorrow afternoon.

A. S. Adams Adams

Hitchcock Denies Statement of Press on Hughes Nominat

Frank H. Hitchcock in Chicago denies a press report that Associate Justice Hughes would accept the presidency if offered. The denial follows speculation linked to friends urging Hughes as a Republican national convention nominee.

Chicago Frank H. Hitchcock Henal Hughes

New Halves and New Quarters Design Introduced

The May 30 notice from Washington states that dimes quarters and half dollars of a new design will be minted after July 1. The final change replaces the Goddess of Liberty with a full length figure and the American flag, while the reverse shows an eagle on a mountain crag. The quarter features a symbol of the country’s awakening to its own protection.

Opposed Double Campaign Tax in Texas Runoff Case

Fort Worth May 31 The postponement of today’s hearing left undecided the injunction by a local justice of the peace candidate against Paul Waples head of the state democratic executive committee. The suit seeks to stop the committee from taxing all candidates to finance the senatorial run off primary.

Fort Worth Texas Paul Waples Democratic Executive Committee

Mexican Situation Advances Along Pershing Line

Reports from Columbus New Mexico say American troops move along General Pershing line of communication to offset Carranza command redistribution. Military headquarters describe movements as minor and not shifting expeditionary policy. Municipal elections decree aims to restore constitutional government in Mexico.

General Pershing Carranza Funston Sec Bakers Associated Press Columbus N. M Mexico City Garcia

Schoolmates Celeste Roberts and Billie Gustavus Visit City

Miss Celeste Roberts of San Angelo and Miss Billie Gustavus of Ballinger, old Western Plains friends, are in the city staying at Mrs. W. H. Cole on East Caldwell Street. They plan several pleasant social events during their visit, reuniting after a long separation.

Celeste Roberts San Angelo

Mexican general eyes conference to chase bandits in Chihuahua

General Gavira, commander of the Mexican military border zone, announced in Juarez that he will request permission for a conference to settle cooperation details in pursuing bandits in Chihuahua.

el Paso Texas Gavira Juarez Chihuahua

Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Convention Attendees Named

James Sullivan executive secretary of the feed control service and B Youngblood director of the Texas agricultural experiment station will attend the Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Association annual meeting in San Antonio from May 27 to 31. Sullivan will represent feed sale regulations in discussion with the association. They plan to return Thursday.

Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Association San Antonio Sullivan Feed Control Service Crushers Association

Germany Likely Open to US Mediation in War

Berlin May 25 The Wilson speech at Charlotte is cited as a possible prelude to American good offices for peace talks. Germany appears willing to consider US mediation though no formal offer is stated. London May 5 The grand jury returns true bills for high treason against Sir Roger Casement and Daniel Bailey for involvement in the Irish revolt. trial date pending.

Associated Press Berlin Wilson Charlotte, S. C Germany United States London Sir Roger Casement Daniel J. Bailey

Wilson outlines neutral mediation based on mutual war aims

Washington callers heard President Wilson say neutral nations can aid peace only if belligerents agree on terms benefiting all, not just individual powers. He offered no concrete plan. Berlin reports recall of Italian minister and French envoy over blocking Serbian troop transit through Greece.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Berlin A. de Bosdari Greece J. Guilemin Athens

Galveston flyer survives Verdun clash after propeller damage

Albert Hall of Galveston, member of the Franco American flying corps, narrowly escaped a Verdun front engagement when his propeller failed. He went on to bring down the German aircraft he was opposing.

Paris Albert Hall Galveston Flying Corps Verdun Front

Sean Waite Seeks No Appeal in Murder Case

In a Tombs cell statement issued Sunday, Dr. Arthur Warren Waite says Sean Waite wants no appeal after being convicted Saturday of murdering his father in law John E. Peck of Grand Rapids Michigan. He adds he is willing to accept punishment and prefers it to delay.

New York Arthur Warren Waite John E. Peck Grand Rapids Mich

Sewer Construction Begins on Anderson Street

City Engineer Adams started a crew of 20 men this morning to lay a 1900 foot sewer line on Anderson Street. It is the first paving in the residence district and will serve many residents who have not had sewer service yet. Let these good permanent improvements continue.

Adams Anderson Street Residence District

Paris Forecast: French Forgiveness After Defeat

Paris dispatch says the French will forgive their German foes after victory. The correspondent notes a mood of reconciliation anticipated once the war ends.

Paris Washington Herald

Austrian air craft and gunboat destroyed in Adriatic clash

In the upper Adriatic a battle left an Austrian aero plane and gunboat destroyed. Italian gunboat engagement resulted in the enemy crew being taken prisoner.

Rome Adriatic

General Galiena Critically Ill After May 18 Operation

Paris reports General Galiena former minister of war is critically ill with recovery in doubt after an operation performed May 18.

Associated Press Paris Galiena

British steamship Washington sunk by submarine

London May 25 The British steamship Washington was sunk by a submarine according to Lloyds.

Associated Press London Washington Lloyds

Germans again seize Fort Douaumont and push near Heudremont

London reports German forces reclaim the ruins of Fort Douaumont from the French and gain a foothold in trenches near Heudremont Quarry. Paris notes infantry fighting around the fort has paused while artillery remains active. French say progress is made east of Cumiers in grenade operations amidst broader battle fronts. The Austrians penetrate Italian territory between the Arsa and Astico valleys southeast of Trent.

Associated Press London Fort Douamont Heudremont Paris Cumiers Arsa Astico Trent

Roosevelt Campaigns Open at Chicago Headquarters

Chicago May 30 campaign managers launched active work for Colonel Roosevelt’s bid for the Republican presidential nomination at local headquarters. Sherman of Illinois, a favorite son, also opened his headquarters nearby.

Chicago Roosevelt Lawrence Y. Sherman Illinois

Missionary Leaves City For Sherman Then Chattanooga

Rev. T. C. Vinson a Presbyterian missionary returning from Africa left the city last night for Sherman to attend Austin College commencement. He is a graduate of the college and after the exercises will go to Chattanooga Tennessee where the church supports him in the mission field.

T. C. Vinson Africa Sherman Austin College Vinson Chattanooga Tenn

Universal Military Training Viewpoint Cited

Chicago News argues universal military training reduces dependency on fickle congressmen. The editorial emphasizes national readiness and unity amid political volatility.

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Edinbying Poyers Circe Hindely War Office Justice Court Kern Hitchcock McAdoo Dimes Quar of the Treasury McAdoo Announced Local Justice of the Peace Aspegl Baker Billie Gustavus Ballinger W. H. Cole East Caldwell Cotton Seed Crushers Convention James Sullivan Youngblood Galveston Bay Sean Waite Lil Wwe Bull Mooser Chocago News
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