Russians Lose Heavily as Germans Hold Line
A Russian assault south of Augustowo was annihilated while German forces advanced north and northwest of Przasnysz. German troops captured 900 prisoners northwest of Ostrolenka and 600 northeast of Augustowo. British forces entered some points at Neueve Chapelle. Paris reports João Chagas resigning as Portugal’s constitutional premier after a rule abandonment.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Augustowo
Przasnysz
Ostrolenka
Neueve Chappelle
Paris
Joao Chagas
France
Portugal
Wilson to Probe Frye Sinking and Seek Reparations
President Wilson announced a searching inquiry into the sinking of the William P Frye by the German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich now at Newport News. US seeks damages and calls the destruction unjust as the Frye carried no British contraband. The neutrality board reportedly recommends repairs under an American officer.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
William P. Frye
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Newport News
Frye
United
Neutrality Board
Eitel
Divorce as the shameless luxury of the rich
The Rev William T Manning rector of Trinity Church New York denounced divorce as the shameless luxury of the rich and well to do in a sermon He argued the poor cannot afford divorce and imitate famous names in the papers by leaving their homes
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Associated Press
New York
William T. Manning
Trinity Church
Dr. Manning
McAdoo Undergoes Appendectomy For Appendicitis
Secretary of the Treasury W. G. McAdoo was operated on for appendicitis today. His condition is reported favorable and steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
W. G. McAdoo
German Grouping Forces in Northern Poland Attack
The Russian general staff reports a regrouping of German forces in Northern Poland and a new attack planned on Przasnysz. The move follows a stronger push than the prior operation, which ended with German withdrawal.
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Germany
Associated Press
Petrograd
Poland
Przasnysz
King George Signs Order In Council For Naval Reparations
London March 11 King George today signed Great Britain's order in council for naval reparations against Germany.
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King George
Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Germany
British Ship Chargas Sunk En Route to New York
Washington March 11 The British ship Chargas said to be among vessels sunk by the Prinz Eitel Friedrich was British owned and was on a voyage to New York to register in America when destroyed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chargas
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
New York
Frye's Crew Released After Sinking Off Friedrich
Newport News March 11 The crew of the American ship Frye was released and brought ashore from the Prinz Friedrich today as the Frye sinking story unfolds. Belgian Raoul Massar aboard the Friedrich spoke of terrible tension aboard the converted cruiser and women aboard fearing torpedo and gunfire.
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Associated Press
Newport News
Frye
Raoul Massar
Paris
Mrs Rockefeller Dies Suddenly At Tarrytown Home
Mrs John D Rockefeller, wife of the industrialist, died at her Tarrytown residence early today. An invalid, her death was unexpected. Her husband and son were in Florida at the time of the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Tarrytown
Florida
Pipeline Bill Killed in Senate by Postponement
In Austin the Senate delayed the pipeline regulation bill until session end. The House approved the uniform child labor bill with an amendment exempting counties under ten thousand population.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Senate
House
Real estate transfer in Bryan involves Higgs to Bar rows
Real estate transfer records show Wylie B. Higgs transferring a tractor parcel of land in the S. F. Austin League No. 10 to Bryan H. Bar rows in Bryan with a stated consideration of 50 dollars.
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Wylie B. Higgs
Bryan H. Barrows
S. F. Austin
City of
Bryan
American killed in Mexico City amid Zapatista advance
Washington reports American John B. McManus was killed when Zapatista forces entered Mexico City. An American flag flew over his house. authorities vow punishment. Some accounts say McManus fired first at intruding rebels. his hat bore bullets. The Brazilian minister sealed the house as a protective measure.
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Associated Press
Washington
John B. McManus
Mexico City
Zapata
State Department
Salazar
McManus
Zapatistas
White House
New Inventions and Oddities Highlight Daily Life
Postscript notes describe Paris street oil lamps still in use while gas and electricity spread. Peruvian oil rivaling Russian lubricant quality is noted. A steering sled with three runners and a front control handle is introduced. An English tea brick aims at traveler convenience. A clamp-on kitchen tool peels strings from beans. A Japanese soldier’s ration includes rice bags and dried veg. A Pennsylvania pan splits and sizes, and a German rock breaking method uses water power. A New York man claims a synthetic gold from copper and aluminum after 32 years. A bar with cork stopper carries a corkscrew on its underside.
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New York
Oklahoma Regulates Oil Production and Prices
California Outlook argues the Oklahoma Legislature justified state control over oil production and pricing, noting finite reserves and past waste. It questions constitutional challenges by oil sector lawyers and compares to utility regulation of transportation and utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Corporation Commission
California
First Nine Juror Verdict In Texas History
In Dallas Texas on March 12 Judge R B Seay accepted a nine juror verdict of acquittal for Oscar Stewart white charged with receiving and concealing stolen property This marked the first misdemeanor trial in the criminal district court under a new statute allowing concurrent jurisdiction with the county court at law
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Texas
R. B. Seay
Criminal Court
Oscar Stewart
White
Criminal District
Seay
Notice of Death and Payment Deadline
Notice of death for J. L. Robertson No. 54. Assessment must be paid within ten days or suspension follows. Joe B. Reed Secretary.
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J. L. Robertson
Joe B. Reed
Hooks Granted Bail in Habeas Corpus Proceeding
In a district court hearing Judge J C Scott ruled S W Hooks bailable after about a dozen witnesses testified. Hooks who is represented by Judge W B Hudson and state by W C Davis and Lamar Bethea faced a crowd largely of colored residents. Hooks wife testified to the allegations in his divorce petition naming Felix Thornton as corespondent. The killing prompted reconciliation and dismissal of divorce proceedings. Bond set at 7000 and Hooks released. matter set for March 25.
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S. W. Hooks
J. C. Scott
District Court
W. B. Hudson
W. C. Davis
Lamar Bethea
Hooks
Felix Thornton
Scott
Free Baptist Revival Dates Change in Bryan
The Free Baptist revival announced for April 18 is moved to begin Sunday April 4 after a church schedule conflict. Rev C F Stalker, famed evangelist and organizer of the Christian Zouaves, leads the meetings with an eminent state singer joining later. Pastor Co C Wheeler urges preparations to attend.
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the Eagle
C. F Stalker
Stalker
Bryan
Free Baptist Church
Barn Fire Destroys Rev Pipkin’s Barn and Contents
At 5 o clock this morning the barn of Rev. J. J. Pipkin on the Bryan and College road burned completely. The fire origin is undetermined but suspected to involve tramps. Loss estimated at $1,000 with $800 insured. contents included two buggies, farm implements, 100 bales of hay and 80 bushels of corn.
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J. J. Pipkin
Bryan and College Road
Japan Ready to Land Forces in China
Pekin March 13 The Chinese government reports that the second Japanese squadron with two divisions totaling about 30 000 soldiers has sailed for China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pekin
China
Rusk County Boy Tops State Corn Records With 164 Bushels
John Hubert Ross of Henderson led boys in corn production by harvesting 164 bushels on one acre, amid cooperative club work by A and M College and the U S Department of Agriculture. The report notes strong club enrollment growth, prize money totaling 4282 dollars, and wide county gains across corn, cotton, hogs, and beef.
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Rusk County
John Hubert Ross
Henderson
Boys’ Corn Club
H. H. Williamson
Boys’ Club
A. & M. College
United States Department of Agriculture
Williamson
Young Ross
Bohumil Zatopek
Sugarland
Joe Zatopek
Robert Hedges
Anderson County
Roy Cavity
Wichita County
Richard Kriegel
Runnels County
Henry Toilbert
Goliad
Ross
Prof Deussen Seeks Bryan Water Supply
Prof Alexander Deussen head of geology at State University Austin visited Bryan at the city council invitation to discuss an underground water source. He presented maps and data showing sand strata and concluded Bryan’s supply could reach at 1400 to 2000 feet depth, prompting council plans to pursue the project.
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Alexander Deussen
State University At
Austin
Bryan
Adams
Haswell
Vick and
Levy
Levy Bros
Eagle
Deussen
Texas
Patterson et al Granted New Trial in Antitrust Case
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals granted a new trial to John H Patterson and twenty six other National Cash Register Company officials serving prison sentences for alleged antitrust violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
John H. Patterson
National Cash Register Company
Lights for Bryan Street in city street lighting plan
Mayor W. W. Harris says material and fixtures are ordered to install one light per block on Bryan street from the International and Great Northern station to Mrs. G. S. Parker's residence. More lights citywide are planned as the electrical team maps locations and numbers. J. T. Lawler offers a special rate to the city on street lights.
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W. W. Harris
The
Eagle Today
Bryan Street
International & Great Northern
G.S. Parker
Chiets Committee
City Electrician
Smith
J. T. Lawler
Local entrepreneurs weigh farm dairying plan in Bryan
George C. Royder and D. D. Burk halter of Wellborn visited the Commercial Club headquarters yesterday. They expressed interest in the farm dairying plan urged by the Commercial Club and Bryan banks and assured Secretary McKnight their community is ready to organize a producers marketing club and invite him to visit soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Royder
D. D. Burkhalter
Wellborn
Commercial Club
Bryan
McKnight
Producers’ Marketing Club
Astin Receives Bryan Postmaster Commission
J E B Astin newly appointed post master for Bryan received his commission from Washington. The four year term runs from February 15, 1915 to February 1919. He plans to take charge before April starts, date to be announced. A list of assistants will be published in The Eagle after he assumes office.
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J. EB. Astin
Bryan
The
Eagle Today
Washington
Eagle
A Problem for School Boys on the Value of Education
A department of education pose a arithmetic problem comparing earnings of educated and uneducated men. It asserts the educated man would earn $40,000 in forty years while the uneducated man earns $18,000, leaving a $22,000 value for education. It computes the daily school value as $10.18 over 2,160 days and invites students to verify or dispute the result.
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Department of Education
Overton student elected valedictorian at A. and M. College
Marvin W. Smith of Overton won the senior class valedictorian honor at the A. and M. College. He is a senior in the electrical engineering department and noted for an exceptional academic record. Charles Davis of Corsicana is president of the senior class.
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A. & M. College
Marvin W. Smith
Overton
Smith
M. Charles Davis
Corsicana
Bryan school board re-elects Superintendent Lawson for another year
The Bryan school board met in regular session and re elected W. C. Lawson as superintendent. The meeting covered the Cincinnati National Superintendents' Meeting and the trend to correlation of vocational training with literary work. Plans for domestic science were discussed and the board received commendation for Lawson's expanding modernizing work.
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W. C. Lawson
Cincinnati
Bryan
Eagle
Lawson
The
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