Germany 10 Meet British Blockade
Amsterdam dispatch reports Cologne Gazette citing Premier Asquith's Britain will retaliate for Germany's blockade. It notes German submarines will target goods bound for Great Britain and that Dutch shippers and shipowners met to address the new situation amid limited press commentary.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Cologne Gazette
Asquith
House of Commons
Great Britain
Germany
British Isles
Netherlands
Public Utilities Cash Statement for February
Public Utilities Department reports February cash receipts totaling 3 351 65 with water payments 3 077 80 and sewer 215 30. Disbursements include power company current 1 349 50 pumping 446 73 salaries 297 59 maintenance 11 30 material and supplies 922 53 advances refunded 17 25 overcharges 53 10 office expenses 38 74 warehouse payment 100 00 and treasurer's balance 88 35. out warrants 50 50 37 85.
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Cseevveey
Power Company
Eseereeees
BOP Oi Cu
G. P. Bittle
Fertilizer Use Touted To Lower Production Costs
The 1915 guidance from Progressive Farmer urges farmers to apply fertilizers only when profitable after costs. It stresses maintaining yields per acre to maximize overall earnings, warns against cutting fertilizer use to boost cotton prices, and notes price dynamics between cotton and fertilizer.
Colonel Goethals Nominated for Major General
Washington March 4 Colonel Goethals was nominated by President Wilson for major general in recognition of his Panama Canal services.
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Associated Press
Washington
Goethals
Wilson
Panama Canal
Wedding Day Shock as Son Slays Father in Accidental Shot
Grandview Texas March 4 Walter Basham whose wedding was set for today yesterday accidentally shot and killed his father while cleaning a gun The wedding was postponed indefinitely.
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Associated Press
Grandview
Tex
Walter Basham
Congress Adjourns Sine Die As Bills Stall
Washington March 4 Congress adjourned sine die at noon. Postal and Indian appropriation bills failed to pass. President Wilson signed the seamen bill and a neutrality resolution enabling him to curb ships leaving the United States with supplies for belligerent warships.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Wilson
United States
Postal Service Surplus Check Returned to Treasury
Washington March 4 The Treasury Department received a 3 500 000 check from Postmaster General Burleson representing the surplus in postal revenues for the year ended June 30 1918 The postal revenue surplus for 1918 was 3 800 000 and was turned over to the treasury Secretary McAdoo said these payments are the first actual surpluses since 1836.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Burleson
Treasury
McAdoo
Post Office Department
Mr. M. Koelch Dies at 89 in Houston
Mathis Koelch longtime Kurten resident died after a lengthy illness in Houston on March 2. He was 89, born in Germany, and moved to the United States as a youth. He lived in Brazos County before relocating to Houston six months ago. He is survived by his widow and four sons. The body arrived in Bryan on the northbound train and was interred in the city cemetery.
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Mathis Koelch
Kurten
Houston
Texas Central
Mr. Koelch
Germany
Brazos County
Bryan
Two Saloon Burglaries On Main Street
Saloons of Palermo Brothers and Frank Kosh on Main street were entered last night by unknown burglars. Whiskey and other liquors were stolen. small change was taken from Kosh, none from Palermo. Entries were made at the rear via transom and window. Sheriff Nunn and deputies are investigating with arrests not yet made.
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Palermo Brothers
Frank Kosh
Main Street
Mr. Kosh
Nunn
Texas House backs horse racing and pari mutuel betting
The Associated Press reports that the Texas House favorably reported a bill allowing horse racing and pari mutuel betting. Governor Ferguson signed the rural high school bill and seven others and is expected to sign the land rent measure. Senator Westbrook proposed an amendment to the compulsory education bill to compensate parents whose children are needed for family support.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Texas
House
Ferguson
Westbrook
Senate
Italy Seeks Recall of Reserve Officers in War Bill
Rome March 4 General Zupelli minister of war told the Chamber of Deputies that by month end 7 000 reserve officers will be summoned to colors and urged national enlistment. Premier Salandra's espionage bill imposes severe penalties for unauthorized disclosure of military information. The Salandra measure also allows government to take control of defense industries including wireless and aviation. The article notes broader wartime measures and congressional activity in the United States, including neutrality debates and defense preparations.
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Associated Press
Rome
Zupelli
Chamber of Deputies
Salandra
Italy
Germany
England
Great Britain
Congress Expires By Limitation In 63rd Session
Washington March 4 The Sixty third Congress ended at noon after 637 days in session since 1918. Democrats dominated for first time since 1895. Major enacted reforms include Underwood Simmons tariff with income tax, Federal Reserve Act, Sherman Antitrust updates, Panama Canal exemptions repeal, Alaska rail project, cotton futures regulation, war time tax, war risk insurance bureau, and ship registry changes. Remaining bills deemed priority by Dem leaders include government purchase or charter of transoceanic ships for the fleet.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Alaska
Lawmakers Shift as Representatives Depart for Senate
Representatives from California to Alabama depart as Underwood leaves the House to join the Senate. Scores of representatives give way to new members as vacancies open across the chamber.
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California
Thornton
Louisiana
Bristow
Kansas
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Crawford
South Dakota
Camden
Kentucky
White
Alabama
Underwood
House
Senate
Prof Aubrey L Banks Named Denton Postmaster
Denton Texas March 4 Professor Aubrey L Banks dean of the College of Industrial Arts and head of the mathematics department received notice from Postmaster General Burleson of his appointment as postmaster at Denton He has taught since the college’s founding and will resign as dean with the approval of President Brasley Banks is a former A&M mathematics professor and Bryan residents hail the appointment with praise from his friends and the Eagle joins in congratulating him.
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Denton
Tex
Aubrey L. Banks
College of Industrial Arts
Burleson
Dean Banks
Banks
A. & M. College
F. M. Brasley
Bryan
Prof
Ferguson Anxious to Repeal Law
Governor Ferguson told the Senate Insurance Committee that insurers who left Texas would invest 35 million dollars in five years and pay about 150 thousand in taxes if the Robertson law is amended. He said the agreement is not binding but would stake his reputation on compliance. An amendment to the race horse bill would prohibit minors from betting and allow counties to vote out racing.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Senate Insurance Committee
Texas
Bryan High School Literary Society Sees Growing Interest
The Bryan High School Literary Society attracts Bryan and College Station interest with weekly Friday meetings from 3 to 4 pm. Recent program featured essays on S. F. Austin and Sam Houston, readers, a six eighth grade girl performance on Texas Under Six Flags, a Kathleen Sims story, and a debate on Texas freeing Santa Ana. A printed chart of parliamentary rules is being prepared to train pupils in deliberative assemblies. Superintendent W. C. Lawson notes the district prepares students for future civic life.
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Bryan High School Literary Society
Bryan
College Station
S. F. Austin
Richie Newland
Sam Houston
Cora Cloud
Cora Conway
Dean Osborn
Myrtle McCullough
Bryan Public Schools
W. C. Lawson
Card of Thanks for Richard R. Royall
The Eagle report expresses heartfelt thanks from Mrs R R Royall and children brothers and sisters to neighbors and friends for kindnesses and assistance during illness and at the death of Richard R Royall. May heaven's benedictions be yours.
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Richard R. Royall
R. R. Royall
Wilson Abandons San Francisco Exposition Visit
President Wilson plans not to attend the San Francisco Exposition this month due to wartime duties. Also included are brief jokes about octopus misunderstandings and a railway passenger’s tale of a doctor who lost patients after signing a death certificate in error.
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Ascociated Press
Washington
Wilson
Bricklayer poem translates a protest from Elbert Aidline
A translated verse from V Brussof echoed in The Survey criticizes class inequality and labor hardship. The bricklayer narrator questions wealth and fate of workers, while warning about silent complicity in oppression. The piece reflects working class tension in a wartime or political era.
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Elbert Aidline
Meals of a Sales Girl Show Seven Cent Lunch Struggle
A Buffalo department store clerk recalls living on seven cent lunches. She and coworkers endure penny pinching as the New York State Factory Investigating Commission notes a hopeless mindset and constant saving, with workers dreaming of thirty cent meals but unable to afford them.
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Buffalo
New York State Factory Investating Commission
Esther Pack
German Submarine U6 Reported Sunk
Paris reports German submarine U6 sunk by destroyers of the De flotilla. The U-8 was sunk as well with crew captured. announcement came from the Minister of Marine last night.
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Associated Press
Paris
Stroyers
Minister of Marine
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