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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
2
London authorities report an attack on the coronation chair in Westminster Abbey dating from 1296. The chair remained intact but the Stone of Destiny suffered heavy chipping.
Two men and two unidentified women were killed when a train struck their automobile near Omaha Nebraska late last night. Police said the victims were in the car when the collision occurred. Investigators continued to probe the circumstances of the fatal wreck as news spread through the area.
Within the last month Commerce Texas added several brick structures to the business district at an estimate of forty thousand dollars. The East Texas Normal College also reports campus improvements including graded grounds two large fountains and fourteen thousand square feet of concrete walks.
Dallas June 11. Summer brings more children into streets and the Dallas Automobile Club has started a citywide safety first campaign. The club stresses that reducing summer accidents is a shared effort and not a job for one group.
A club urged all classes to teach caution and pedestrians to exercise judgment in crossing busy streets. It said drivers should use discretion at all times and that accidents arise from both pedestrian and driver fault along with unforeseen natural causes and mechanical imperfections.
Detroit reports two more heat deaths bringing total to thirteen since the heat wave began. Government readings show 90 in the afternoon, 81 official. In St Louis heat strains the milk supply with higher prices demanded by dairymen. Chicago notes relief from lake breeze after a deadly heat night.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Johnston and their young daughter of Houston plan a Sunday depart for an extended tour spanning the Great Lakes Niagara Falls New York City Washington D C and other Eastern and Southern points. Mrs. Johnston formerly Miss Ella Powers and Mr. Johnston a former A M student now employed at the Houston post office.
Kermit Roosevelt wed Belle Wyatt Willard in a civil ceremony in Madrid today. The wedding party arrived in five automobiles at the police chief office, drawing a large crowd and attracting widespread motion picture filming.
War Department dispatches say the Arkansas and Oklahoma National Guards will hold their annual encampment in Texarkana starting August 1 for five weeks with about 1500 men expected. Texas guardsmen will not participate due to border troubles.
Professor Mitchell in the city turned over 3.10 to The Eagle for Mrs Huff a widow from Vixon after her husband was killed by a mule. The funds came from Prof Mitchells children and Mrs Marsteller class Sunday school with a surplus vote to aid the family.
Ollie Parks and Irl Sanders report they are having a fine time at Eastman’s Business College in Poughkeepsie New York. They say Bryan has the place bested in many ways and ask The Daily Eagle to keep them posted.
The Howell flag drill at the A and M College resumed Tuesday afternoon. G Company captured the honor and Miss Lydia Moore of San Antonio presented the elegant silk flag with a short speech. The flag was donated by W. S. Howell and is drilled for by the companies each commencement.
Real estate transfers list J. L. and E. J. Fountain selling half lanes in a lot 34 by 115 feet facing East Anderson street near the Houston and Texas Central Railroad right of way to Eugene Edge for 2500 dollars. W. L. Wyatt sells lot 1 in block 50 Oak Grove addition to Bryan for 610 dollars.
District court in Franklin Texas postponed all business for two weeks after petitions from county citizens. District Judge J C Scott postponed the June July term to allow farmers whose attendance might be needed to work out their crops.
The article notes Ty Cobb’s reluctance to discuss his private life and cites his 1912 Detroit stabbing as proof. After the incident he went to the depot and slept in his berth without uttering a word, illustrating his stoic nature.
Wounded Cobb, more than two inches deep and three inches long in his back, received antiseptic care from trainer Harry Tuthill. A Syracuse surgeon advised not sewing it, bandaging with gauze and drainage. Cobb then played a full game against Syracuse and the next day in New York, proving the injury minor in public view.
Alice Texas June 10. The Alice Creamery reports 1600 pounds shipped today bringing weekly total to 3500 pounds. Strong market for Lone Star State butter in the North and considered among the best brands entering large cities.
The county commissioners court holds a busy week hearing property owners on valuations. Each owner called for examination reviews their assessment as part of the equalization process.
Brownsville Tex June 10. The first watermelons of the year arrived from the Browne ranch near Brownsville and were of excellent quality. Prices were good as they sold to local dealers. Carload shipments are expected soon as a large acreage is planted in the Brownsville area. The yield is forecast to break records and prices may improve. A few small lots have already shipped within the state.
Farmers in Trinity and surrounding East Texas counties work long hours to replant cotton washed out by the Trinity River flood. One farmer operates 100 planters fourteen hours daily to replant. others miss town for supplies and rely on rural free delivery. It will take six weeks of hard work and more hands to save crops.
Hann Kendall realty firm closed the citys largest lease in Dallas, gaining control of 100 by 100 feet on Commerce and Akard streets for ninety nine years. The deal with Nellie J Keating totals 3 million dollars with a rising monthly payment schedule and settlement expected in 1915. A large new building is planned to replace existing structures on the site.
Nineteen head of Texas raised Hereford dehorns sold this week at the Chicago National Stock Yards for 8.40 dollars per hundred, breaking all Texas grass fed cattle records. The lot was shipped by J. W. Flournoy of Beeville.
Greek Premier Venizelos delivered a warning to Turkey in the Chamber of Deputies noting it nearly amounts to a war declaration. Athens demanded stop of Greek persecution in Turkey and repayment for damaged property.
London dispatch reports Turkish forces advancing on Avalik in Asia Minor where about 25,000 Greeks reside. A massacre is feared as bombardment and ground assault unfold today.
Milam County Fair Association stockholders meeting reported floods and bad roads force cancellation of the annual county fair planned for July 8 to 10. Farmers must tend crops and losses could be severe for the association, with attendance expected to drop.
The Schmeltzer farm of 693 acres nine miles southeast of Tyler was sold to J Wade Davis of Teague for 42500. The property features modern improvements including electric lights steam heat and hot and cold water in the farmhouse.
Samuel Walter Edge of this city received the master of arts degree at Baylor University during commencement. Rev Walter Edge, brother of J L Edge and M S Edge, was raised in the Reliance community and earlier ran a Reliance business before answering the gospel call. He moved to Waco with his family, pursued further studies at Baylor, preached between times, and after years of hard work attained the degree for missionary Baptist service.
At a board meeting the A and M College directors reviewed a counter proposal to university regents on a proposed constitutional amendment affecting both institutions. They plan a conference within thirty days to finalize the presidency and discuss expansion to improve state service.
A drive to build a modern hospital starts in Yoakum led by chamber president Herder. Organizers plan a stock company capitalized at 20000 dollars to fund the project.
The county courthouse top was lit last night by a temporary globe installed and presented by J. T. Lawler, Bryan Power Company manager, who aims to have the light burning for college commencement. The permanent large globe is on order from Houston but has not yet arrived.
Prof. R. O. Allen of Bryan and F. D. Steger with R. G. Bressler, C. A. Case, B. H. Faber, R. R. Allen, N. P. Martin, E. B. Cartwright and G. C. Moffett of A. and M. College leave for Monte Ne Arkansas to attend the Southwestern Conference YMCA meeting.
An advertisement from the Solace Remedy Co of Battle Creek Michigan promotes Solace as a pure uric acid dissolver and blood purifier. It claims German scientists developed it, guarantees no opiates, and offers free boxes and testimonials including a note from R L Morris of Chico Texas. Boxes priced 25c 50c and $1.00 and US agents listed.
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