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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
3
The Yost prohibition law took effect today in Wheeling. It bans bringing more than a half gallon of liquor into the state unless the package is marked in large blue letters. Liquor in public and amusement places is forbidden.
The Road Congress of the University of Tennessee ends in Knoxville Tennessee with delegates prepared to introduce road improvement methods for the South.
The trial of Harry K. Thaw for conspiracy, set to begin Monday in New York, was postponed for one week due to the absence of one of Thaw's lawyers from the city.
The Woman's Club marks Texas Day with an open meeting at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday at 3 p m. Programs include quotes about Texas, musical duets, and talks on Texas topics by local leaders. The note highlights civic improvement around First Baptist Church and ongoing club-driven urban beautification including library grounds, window boxes, and landscaping.
The speaker urges broad vegetable gardens and prudent living for both the town and city woman who cooks three meals daily. She emphasizes economy and thrift to stretch a dollar further, aiming for practical self sufficiency and efficiency.
Austin Texas February 27 The House passed a resolution to amend the constitution allowing traveling salesmen and railroad workers to vote in any county on election days. It also approved a resolution letting county subdivisions vote on a special road tax. The Governor proclaimed March 10 as State Clean-up Day.
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture issued a bulletin urging Americans to eat more potatoes and less wheat due to the high price of wheat. The guidance aims to shift consumption toward potatoes amid price pressures.
Shreveport Louisiana February 27 Miss Amelia Schafer 23 daughter of Mrs Julia Schafer of Houston wed Craig Harrison New Orleans oil salesman on Thursday after a rapid courtship begun Tuesday by a mutual friend. The groom celebrated his fortieth birthday by leaving Friday for a honeymoon in Panama.
Mayor Harris and City Engineer Adams report problems opening the new street to Mumford road continuation from Jackson street. Some landowners refuse to sell, prompting a slight reorientation. Estimated total cost about 475 dollars, shared equally by county and city. A city council committee and Commissioner Hamilton oversee the project and expect prompt progress.
Guide to earning from home cooking features twelve recipes from March Woman's Home Companion. The piece cites examples such as Saratoga potato chips and baked goods, with Mrs S’s doughnuts detailing butter sugar eggs milk flour nutmeg and frying steps.
Neodesha Kansas February 27 The Standard Oil Company of Kansas paid a dividend of three dollars per share.
Paris reports the French torpedo boat Dague struck a mine while escorting provisions to Antivari Montenegro and sank with 38 crew members deceased. The push to provision Montenegrin forces continues unabated.
London reports that since the German blockade began nine days ago there have been 708 arrivals and 673 sailings from British ports. Submarines have sunk seven vessels in that period announcing by the British Admiralty.
Constantinople reports ten big armored ships bombarded Turkish forts at the Dardanelles for seven and a half hours on February 25. They withdrew toward Tenedos after the raid. One Agammemnon type ship and two other armored vessels were damaged by fire from forts on the Asiatic side.
Berlin dispatch reports reliable authorities say Germany considers the new American note a satisfactory basis for future negotiations. The note would abolish floating mines and mines around fortifications, stop attacks on merchant ships, and assure food for German civilians. Germany may propose important modifications not yet disclosed.
Berlin report states three crew members of the American steamer Carib were killed when the vessel struck a mine and sank. The incident is reviewed in Associated Press dispatches dated February 26.
A bulletin from A and M College outlines three new courses for next September general science general engineering and military engineering. The general science and engineering tracks provide broad technical education while the military engineering option prepares students to enter the U S Army as second lieutenants. The bulletin, prepared by Dean Charles Puryear and Registrar Finley, will replace parts of the regular catalog and is available from the registrar.
The Swedish steamer Svarton reached Yumiden with a hole in her side after what the captain says was a mine blast yesterday. The incident was reported by Associated Press from Amsterdam dated February 26.
Berlin dispatch reports there was nothing significant on either front today with no notable battles or movements to report. The official notice summarizes a quiet day amid ongoing war coverage.
Paris Feb 26 The French cruiser Desaix landed a party before Port Akabah Arabia and used its guns to disperse a small Turkish group occupying the village.
In Ventimigia Italy a protest for neutrality was attacked by prowar demonstrators. One person was killed and many wounded in the ensuing clashes reported from Geneva.
A semi weekly front story reports a sergeant and one man defended a British communication trench for a substantial period, repelling German advances with accurate fire.
Constantinople reports the Turks defeated the Russians in Trans- Caucasus after several days of fighting. Official announcement confirms the victory.
In Milan on February 26, radical deputy Mosti Troti died while addressing a pro war mass meeting urging Italy to join the conflict.
Chicago reports the Cubs plan a 30 day spring training trek beginning in Tampa and moving north to Savannah Birmingham Nashville Chattanooga and Memphis.
In Palm Beach Florida on February 27 the National winter lawn tennis championships opened under the U S N L T A the Palm Beach Tennis Club organizing body. The event gathers top lawn tennis experts for the winter meet.
R E L Upchurch, president of the First State Bank, informed W H Cole by long distance today that the First State Bank building in Iola was burned this morning. No losses or insurance details were provided.
A courtroom exchange centers on a defendant's cash offer of 20000 dollars as a compromise for a breach of promise suit. The client rejects the settlement insisting on marriage as the remedy, despite the judge's involvement.
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