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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
1
Reply from the Attorney General will settle whether American ships may be armed. The President's power is central to the issue and an official opinion is expected soon. An extra session is anticipated before July 1 if rules are amended.
Washington reports President Wilson will pursue options to arm American ships and protect them from submarine danger. Attorney General Gregory may advise legality of arming ships. An extra Congress session before July 1 seems likely to pass appropriations. Public criticism of blocked armed neutrality bill grows nationwide.
A telegram from Stephenville dated March 6 states there is no objection to Dr. Bizzell as president of John Tarlton Agricultural College. The letter, signed by a central committee including John Cage and J J Bennett, says the area rejoices in his leadership.
The British claimants of the German prize ship Appam won in the Supreme Court at Newport News. The court ruled British owners are entitled to restoration of the vessel and cargo because the Appam violated American neutrality.
President Wilson nominated Brigadier General Hunter Liggett to replace General Frederick Funston. Colonel Francis J. Kernan of the Twenty-eighth Infantry was promoted to brigadier general. T. F. Baker inspected local oil stations for fire risk. findings to be sent to city officials.
Governor Ferguson opposed by demand to reveal accusers as the committee postpones testimony until tomorrow in the Davis charged inquiry.
Bryan fire department showed efficiency by extinguishing a blaze at the H. C. Robinson residence. Chief C. E. Jenkins reported the loss below 200 dollars despite the fire’s headway before firefighters arrived. The department receives special praise for its efforts.
Austin March 7. Thus far none of the labor measures urged by the State Federation of Labor and other groups has become law. Only one bill, four days rest monthly for telegraph operators, has passed the House and not the Senate.
Washington March 7 Senator Lodge of Massachusetts reintroduced in the Senate the armed neutrality bill after its Sunday failure. A point of order from Senator Thomas of Colorado argued Congress was not in session, overturned by Vice President Marshall.
Washington March 7 modified civil service for first second and third class postmasters is being planned by President Wilson and Postmaster General Burleson. An executive order expected soon will require all three classes to pass examinations to aid the President in making nominations.
Rev D S Palmer of San Antonio leads nightly services at the Union Hill school house. A member of the reorganized church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints he aims to reach large congregations and invites all to attend. Washington March 7 The Wilson administration and Democratic senators discuss arming American merchants with prompt action expected.
A four room tenant house on Claud Moore’s Edge farm was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon with all contents. Origin of the blaze unknown as no one was present. No insurance was carried on house or belongings. Berlin reports Wilson address provoked strong reactions abroad.
German submarines reported sinking ships totalling 204 000 tons from March 1 to 3. Berlin notes severe winter conditions on the Russian front amid increased activity. Egyptian dispatch claims Turks abandoned a position near Sheikharan west of Shellal. French attack on Courieres Wood at Verdun repulsed. Ryurek damaged by a mine in the Gulf of Finland. British cavalry near Otesoiphon on the Tigris front within nine miles standout.
Austria responds to the Washington Note on its stance about the German submarine war claiming alignment with the American government while asserting neutrals bear responsibility for losses by entering the submarine zone.
Austin March 6 four hundred of the 503 convicts confined in Huntsville penitentiary attend night school. The legislature committee notes the night school teaches arithmetic composition reading and writing without pay and on a voluntary basis for about three hours nightly. Sunday school preaching and weekly moving picture shows are provided.
Governor Ferguson signs a bill extending barratry law to all individuals involved in damage suits. Rep Lange of San Antonio sponsors the act, broadening the law previously limited to lawyers. Chief Justice Fly highlighted need for such protections, and lawyers generally approve the sweeping penalties.
The Southern department orders speeded return of state troops from the border to be home for muster out by April 1. About thirty thousand state troops remain on duty across Texas Arizona and New Mexico amid funds shortages after army appropriation bill failed to pass Congress.
London reports Ambassador Penfield received Vienna s reply on submarine warfare stating neutrals bear losses in the zone and freedoms of the seas apply only to neutral vessels not persons aboard enemy ships. Paris notes German failure to drive the French from positions. the French had captured trenches yesterday.
Berlin reports the British assault on German lines east of Bouchnavess on the Somme front last night was repulsed. Official confirmation notes the action occurred near Bouchnavess with German defenses holding.
Associated Press reports in New York that Dr O Hanador Chakraberty and Dr Ernst Skinner have been arrested on charges of conspiring to set up a military expedition against a friendly country. Police say they confessed to planning under Wolf von Engel to invade India with aid from China.
New York reports the Cunard liner Orduna arrived safely from New York to Liverpool after leaving February 25. The passenger ship carried 110 passengers including eight Americans.
In Austin on March 6, Prof. W F Doughty state superintendent of public instruction estimates Texas scholastics will rise by about 100000. The current total is 1223846 with a normal annual increase around 60000 due to the compulsory attendance law and the 17 year age extension.
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