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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
3
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Women with black famine flags joined a food riot in Frankford Germany Wednesday night Amsterdam dispatch reports German troops push on east bank Meuse and cross Douamont ravine capturing 600 prisoners as the Verdun front shows little change.
Dr. Arthur W. Waite told the alienist defending him that he planned to kill his wife's father and married for her money. The alienist M. J. Karpas testified Waite would stop at nothing to achieve his aims.
Dr R A Harrison backed from Read and Stewart's Drug Store, claiming a stuck clutch shifted to high gear. He crashed into a trash can, toppled an awning post, and caused damage. Store owner Mr Read said he welcomed the torn awning to hasten a replacement.
New York May 26 Martin Egan of J P Morgan testified in the wire tapping inquiry that Detective Burns reported Captain Boy-Ed the recalled German naval attaché figured in an alleged munitions shipment to Mexico.
County court house hosts a joint session of the City Council the county commissioners court and the advisory committee to review good roads work and city paving plans in Bryan. They discuss costs and bond funding with further discussions planned at City Hall.
The Kansas City Journal quotes a man hoping his office boy will become a remarkable figure in thirty years. The exchange frames a joking forecast of the boy’s eventual success and the labor ethos of the era.
Members of the Millican class were treated to a 6 oclock supper at the J E Johnson home. A left hand social required guests to use only their left hands, featuring drawing, a ball game, and a left handed button hole task with prize rewards. The 1918 event listed Ruth McGregor Gladys Johnson Eulalier Hempfling Mary Jackson Irene Furman Carrie Mae Edwards Winnie Burrows and others with hosts L B Simpson and M V Phillips assisting.
At a joint meeting in City Hall the City Council commissioners court and Brazos County good roads advisory committee discussed street paving and county road building. They found funds available and paving projects would proceed without delay.
Dr G Walker reported receiving a telegram from the Pasteur Institute in Austin stating there is no evidence of rabies in the dog's brain. Mr and Mrs Walker were relieved and friends shared in their joy over the child's safety.
A Washington Post note observes that predictions of Verdun's early fall lack counter-signatures from Joffre or Petain, suggesting doubt about the forecasts' authority and accuracy.
Washington May 25 The Interstate Commerce Commission found class and commodity freight rates between Shreveport Arkansas and Oklahoma points prejudicial to Shreveport when compared with rates to Texas points. The ruling followed Thursday’s Daily Associated Press report.
Washington May 27 Last bulletin forecasts disturbance crossing continent May 29 to June 2 and warm and cool waves through June 12. Temperatures above normal with heavy rains east of the Rockies and stronger storms. broad regional impacts from Vancouver to Newfoundland. Farmers urged to hold grain and cotton, expecting good crops despite war-driven price pressures.
C G Smith and crew finish the Civic League Park lighting system in Bryan. Ornamental lights are being set and the grounds refined for a pleasant leisure spot. Credit to the Civic League ladies. work expected to wrap by mid next week.
A quotation notes that hardship tests leadership and exposes strategic brilliance, while luck tends to hide true tactical talent. The line attributes wisdom to adversity, referencing the ancient thinker Horace.
Field Headquarters Mex May 26. Villa bandit leader Candelario Cervantes was killed by American troops in yesterday’s fight. Private George O Hulitt credited with heroism. rifle bullets felled Cervantes and bandit Jose Berncorne. Cervantes had challenged the Northern Chihuahua army since the expedition began. Seventh Cavalry were surprised. San Antonio May 26. Five regular army officers and eight Texas militia officers named for court martial board to try 116 militia men who refused to join the regular army. Trial to be held in San Antonio.
The minority report from the House Naval Committee denounces the $241,000,000 naval appropriation bill as wholly inadequate and urges a more liberal allowance to make the United States navy the second greatest in the world.
In June American Magazine an successful insurance solicitor credits his success to sharp attire. He urges keeping one suit clean and pressed, daily shoe shining, and frequent changes of outfits. He advises hanging clothes after use to restore shape and nap. He argues multiple good suits save money and prevent others from tiring of a single look.
Contractors building the Haswell annex to the Hotel Bryan push ahead with concrete pours. A night crew has been added working late and resuming at 5 am. Framework for the second story is set to go up next week.
In San Antonio on May 26 a report says bandits attacked a passenger train near Tres Marias between Mexico City and Tuernavaca. Over 200 civilians were killed with one survivor. The rebels seized 2,000,000 cartridges and 3,000,000 pesos of new currency.
Washington May 25 Secretary of War Baker reverses course and orders immediate court martial for 116 guardsmen who refused to muster into federal service. He had planned to wait for a new militia law signed by President Wilson before acting.
A Texas resident, T G Elliott from Trent writes May 18 1916 praising rains and crops in Fisher County. He lists relatives in Bryan and Wheelock and hopes to hear from old schoolmates and acquaintances. He encloses $1.00 for the newspaper and invites publication if desired.
Osbun, son of Mrs Alma Higgs, who broke his arm in two places Thursday afternoon by falling off a porch, is reported to be doing nicely today by his mother.
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