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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
1
London June 20 The weekly list of British losses in torpedoed ships will show the highest total in many weeks with the number of ships sunk rivaling the worst week since the U boat campaign began. Three months of weekly returns indicate submarine activity in waves, and this week is seen as a crest of super activity.
Two American destroyers returned to base with eighty survivors from two torpedoed British ships. The ships were sunk farthest west in the Atlantic where submarines had not yet appeared. The destroyers sailed one hundred miles in response to the emergency call.
More than eight hundred girls aged ten to twenty have disappeared from home since January first. The figure emerged as Police Commissioner Woods announced a searching inquiry into police conditions.
Bry an business club and school board leaders met to discuss a bond issue for a new high school building. Officials cited unsafe conditions in the 40 year old structure and rotting brick, with plans to present the proposal to the public. The group also reviewed a parcels post service, interurban development, creamery financing, and club funding plans for the year.
The Bryan Construction Company began active work Monday morning on a new disposal plant and its 4500 foot sewer line. A large team digs a twelve inch sewer trench along Twenty third street while four railcar loads of pipe wait on wheels. Material is ordered and ready for cash discounts. initial shipments are en route as crews rush to complete the project ahead of schedule.
Merchants in Bryan plan a weekly half holiday closing at 1 p m on Thursdays during July and August. The move follows a common practice in cities to ease summer business, offering rest for eight to nine weeks and improving store service for customers.
Governor Ferguson will receive the first state automobile license issued by the state highway department under the new law. The commission will issue numbers in order of received applications. Law operable July 1. Personal checks not accepted for registration fees. postal money orders cash or drafts accepted. Licenses issued for a half year period.
Flour prices dropped from 50 cents to 1 dollar per barrel in Minneapolis. Fancy patents quoted at 14 dollars 25 cents and first class at 12 dollars 50 cents.
The oil tank steamer John D. Archbold of Standard Oil was torpedoed by a German submarine. Four crew members are reported lost. The Archbold sank last Saturday in European waters while en route from France to the United States. An American gunner's crew was aboard.
Washington dispatch reports the Archbold sinking with three crew killed and two drowned. Twelve armed guards are confirmed safe, according to state department advisories issued June nineteenth.
The finance committee proposed a move from voluntary dues to a pro rata assessment plan to raise at least 500 dollars annually for club operations. White city businesses would be categorized by size and ability to pay, with monthly pledges set from 1 to 10 dollars for various classes, including corporations, merchants, hotels, garages, and professionals.
Austin, Texas, June 20. The national research council plans to place University of Texas scientific resources at the national government. Texas council led by Dr. E P Schoch aims to mobilize university labs, faculty, graduate students, and library equipment for national needs.
Austin June 20. No active steps to increase the Texas ranger force or home guard will be taken until the new law from the recent special legislative session takes effect August 17. The measure allows up to 1000 men and appropriates 250000 dollars. In emergencies, the ranger force could be increased but not under the current act’s provisions.
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, regarded as leading national anarchists, are held in $25,000 bail each on charges of conspiracy against the government linked to anti registration activities. Both waived examination.
Copenhagen June 16 Admiral von Tirpitz and Field Marshal von Hindenburg replied to Pan German committee greeting telegrams for a German peace at Essen. They said submarines will reach their goal if we retain our nerve.
Austin Texas June 20 The act passed at the special session of the legislature accepting the benefits of the Smith Hughes Federal Vocational law means much to vocational education in Texas says W F Doughty state superintendent of public instruction The national law provides the federal government will pay one half of salaries for vocational teachers The 1917 18 national allotment is 500000 for all states Texas 1917 18 share 62150 rising to 288100 annually by 1920 21 The federal law becomes effective July 1 while the Texas act takes effect August 17
Copenhagen June 20 Socialist circles here have been informed that N. C. Teheidse, president of the Petrograd council of workmen and soldiers delegates, is expected in Stockholm within a few days.
Texas attor ney general rules sheriffs may claim daily maintenance al lowance only when prisoners are in custody. If prisoners are on the county road or farm, the sheriff is not entitled to the forty or fifty cent per day keep and care allowance. Some sheriffs reportedly claimed the allowance without actual custody.
Washington June 20 contracts for building the national army cantonment at Port Riley Kansas awarded to George A Fuller company New York. Contracts for Fort Sam Houston Texas were awarded to Stone and Webster Boston.
Data gathered for a new valuation of the International & Great Northern railroad. The line will be reorganized and removed from receiver R. D. Baker and auditor W. B. Fitzgerald of the Texas railroad commission after their fact finding in Houston and Galveston. Report forthcoming.
Washington on June 20 the federal trade commission recommended a government pool to coordinate coal production distribution and rail and water transportation as the sole method to prevent a severe coal shortage next winter.
An extra edition of a local Mexican newspaper, via a telegram from Mexico City, states France offers to lend Mexico twenty million pesos and that Mexico will join the Allies in the war.
Washington reports banners bearing anti suffrage and anti democracy messages were ripped from stands on capital grounds before the Russian mission visited the president. The banners accused Wilson and Root of deceiving Russia and claimed America is not a democracy.
Washington reports that unless construction accelerates the sixteen cantonments for the new army will not begin training the first increment of 650,000 by September first and perhaps not until mid October. Officials say no firm start date was set but war department advisers expected training then.
The Lincoln District Baptist Young People's union and Sunday school convention opened at New Chapel Baptist Church led by Rev. 8. E. Diggs. Delegates from across Texas attend. Rev. R. B. Canon of Galveston is B Y P U president and Rev. J. T. Harris of Somerville leads the Sunday school department. Fraternal greetings arrive from Rev. H. C. Johnson of New Orleans. Rev. Wm. Johnson of St. John's Houston is elected official reporter. The body, auxiliary to the Texas Baptist convention, is under Rev. L. L. Campbell presidency and Rev. H. M. Williams moderator. This marks the fifty fourth session, continuing through Sunday night.
The United States Shipping Board awarded a contract to Moore and Scott Iron Works of Oakland to build sixteen steel steamers of 9400 tons each. The project, announced via telegram from Washington, is valued at 25 to 30 million dollars and begins immediately.
Berlin reports increased Russian naval activity in submarine and mine warfare. German officials say defensive measures were required and note air attacks on Russian bases in the Baltic. June 13 airstrikes hit a Russian base with good results. June 14 Romeo Island station in Riga Bay was bombed and June 15 German planes landed on the island destroying remaining base portions.
Cotton prices opened lower by about fifty to sixty points, then rallied five points and fell again, dropping 100 to 110 points before a late recovery. The day’s low was around 140 to 150 points under yesterday’s close, with a 60 to 70 point rebound. New Orleans spots closed unchanged at 25.19. New York July Oct Dec quotes fell from yesterday to today, while New Orleans and Chicago grain figures show mixed moves amid noisy data.
Washington notes Senator Gore chairman of the agricultural committee denounces the food control bill as harmful to farmers. He warns it will cut this year’s wheat income by 250 million dollars and cut corn revenue similarly, risking famine next year due to reduced production.
London dispatch reports a separate republic declared at Esaritsyn with extremists in control and a serious situation. Petrograd also notes General Dentkjar, ex-chief of staff, nominated to lead western frontier armies.
Constantine arrived in Lugano June 20 as Swiss officers and delegates met him at the frontier and welcomed him on behalf of Switzerland.
In Birmingham on June 15 an explosion in the Aetna Explosives plant press room destroyed the area and caused two black workers to lose their lives with local authorities investigating the fatal accident.
New York June 15 The opening Liberty bond transaction on the stock exchange at noon went above par with tens of thousands of dollars sold at par and one fifty.
San Antonio Texas June 20 application blanks for the second officers training camp at Camp Funston open August 27 have been received at Colonel Robert Flemings office and will be publicized soon after details are clarified Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona to supply men with no limit on applications. Applications will be graded screened and personal examinations held to reach the required quota likely 2000 Illinois to supply 971 men for the camp.
Paris reports heavy artillery fighting along the Aisne and Champagne fronts. German bombardments struck French positions near Laffau Mill and Mont Camillet, while a German infantry assault was repelled.
Associated Press states that British forces report gains on the Arras front. Four German field guns were captured east of Messines. Paris reports Pershing and Joffre in conference on American affairs.
Boston reports the British steamship Elle with general cargo has gone down. Advices say the vessel was sunk but do not mention the crew or casualty details.
Boston reports the liner Bay State was torpedoed by a German submarine on June 20. Details about the crew are not provided in the dispatch, while the vessel’s fate and damage remain the central note of the brief notice.
Rome reports renewed offensive actions on June 20 with the capture of an Austrian position on Pont Ortigara and 936 prisoners taken. The war office announced the details in the latest casualty and victory update from the front.
The Dutch steamer Emedijk carrying grain from the Holland government has been submerged near Boston. No crew details were available at first. Later reports indicate the Bay State crew was saved.
Linden Indiana June 20 Kirk Patrick reports a village of about four hundred population was nearly wiped out by fire after an oil tank car explosion when a train wrecked in the village center. One man was fatally burned.
Japan will send a mission to the United States with broad powers in diplomatic and consulate matters. The group is expected to depart Japan early in July.
Athens June 14 report that entente forces are landing at Piraeus and Castella with troops occupying heights near Phalerum bay and others marching toward Athens. The dispatch notes active movement and deployment across coastal fronts as allied forces establish a foothold.
In London on June 15 the house of commons announced the government will release all prisoners captured in the Easter Sunday Irish rebellion last year.
London June 14. Bonar Law said fifty people were killed and many injured by a large explosion at Ashton under Lyne a manufacturing center in the area the disaster grimly reported as it unfolds with authorities noting extensive damage and casualties.
In a secret session the duma passed a resolution urging an immediate offensive by Russian troops. The text rejects a separate peace with Germany and condemns prolonged inactivity as treason to Russia and its allies. The resolution calls for action to safeguard Russia and its liberties through close cooperation with allies.
For sale a brood sow expected to furrow in August and eight young pigs. Three male pigs at five months old and four sow pigs at five months old. Contact White Dr. R. M. Hawkey, box 708, Bryan, Texas, or call 559.
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