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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
2
Federals have not evacuated Saltillo as reported yesterday. Rebels ready for attack. General Carranza halts a troop review to greet two Americans aiding Constitutionalists. Anti foreign demonstrations are punishable by death, per Carranza. Rojas resignation reportedly forced.
Washington reports the resignation of Foreign Minister Rojas last night. Licentiate Esteba Ruiz is appointed to succeed him, previously Rojas secretary, with speculation that Huerta directs the situation more strongly and Ruiz may be more amenable to his wishes.
M J John argues in Progressive Farmer for balancing farm life with homemaking emphasis. He advocates scheduled child free time, tradeable play periods, and a small regular wage, while limiting harmful vices, to foster better home life and education.
A reader urges adoption of the road drag to improve mud filled county roads rather than costly surfaced options. The letter questions road authorities and county commissioners about funding a farmer to drag the road after wet spells and references a Monroe arrival last Saturday.
Refugees report Mrs. Clara Beck Meyer, a German widow, was dragged through Mexico City streets on April 27 and killed after being mistaken for an American. She wore a silk German flag at her collar. The mob's actions were described as severe and fatal. Admiral Badger says Tampico federal garrison has received reinforcements.
Refugees arriving in Galveston say one hundred Americans are sixty miles inland from Tampico in peril. English and German launches have gone to their rescue by the river.
A rough Rock Rest to Lee's Mill stretch became smooth after J. J. Morgan used a King road drag. The single team and drag cut tax costs to under two dollars and, when used after March rains and after each wet spell, prevents ruts and ridges for a stable road all year. The Progressive Farmer extols the device and urges wider use.
The Farmers defeated the Baptists after a ragged two hour game. Errors and a balk helped the Baptists early, with both sides scoring in the seventh before Powers and Cherry sparked a four run eighth inning for the Farmers. Final score shows Farmers six, Baptists five. Batteries Skeeler Olson Russell for Baylor Henderson Henry Emery.
Ex congressman George Francis OShaughnessy born Galway Ireland May 1 1868. Immigrated to New York at age four and educated there. Columbia Law School graduate admitted to New York bar 1889 deputy general 1904 05 assistant corporation counsel NYC 1906 resigned 1907 moved to Providence Rhode Island admitted to RI bar 1909 elected to RI House and later to the Sixty second Congress.
The President authorized proclamation calls Colorado strike district residents to surrender all arms and ammunition to U S army officers. The order also disarms mine guards as part of the broad enforcement action. A bold retail note appears amid the text describing a Bryan sale of first class merchandise and a Dallas spring goods event guaranteed by Mr. Wilson.
A fire at Watts saloon and boarding house in Oak Creek mine burned three men to death. Oil was reportedly poured at the doors by nonunion men while Oak Creek is in Northwestern Colorado. Peter Steinhoff, a miner, died from injuries after Tuesday's Hecla mine clash.
A lyrical reflection on May past and present, memory and love. It contemplates May's beauty, youth, and a faded romance, with imagery of daffodils violets and columbine. The poem recalls a prince and princess during a May scene, tying memory to Collier's Weekly reference Madison Cavein.
R. B. Grant, who left the Hensarling Mercantile Company, has accepted a bookkeeping position with Parker-Astin Hardware Company. He has lived in Bryan for some time and plans to remain with his family, who have made many friends in the area.
C W Hedtke of Kurten reports his wife is doing splendidly after an appendicitis operation last Sunday at Fountain Sanitarium by Dr Fountain. He also notes good rains in the Kurten neighborhood.
Dr T R Sampson recently elected general agent for the Conference of Education in Texas returned to Austin after a three day visit to A and M College. He conferred with President Puryear on college problems the conference hopes to assist in solving.
The United Salvage Company absorbs the Sam B. Wilson salvage stock and plans a new sale and relocation to Bryan. Wilson says a new sale will begin soon under his supervision with current staff, and Saturday marks the final day of the large fire sale as the store transitions to inventory.
In Navasota Texas the Fourth District Federated Women's Clubs held a two day session with prominent members. Executive meetings occurred at Mrs Mary Salyers home and an artistic musical tea followed at Mrs E M Perrys home. A Victoria Felder Auditorium program featured mayoral greetings and state officers including Mrs H B Fall.
In Crockett Texas on May 2 two Black farmers and brothers Burton and Harrison Hayslip were waylaid and shot by robbers over a debt. Burton died. Harrison had his right arm shot off and fired back before the assailants fled as a posse hunted them.
The county court adjourned after a jury found Friday Williams guilty of carrying a pistol and Will Johnson guilty of using abusive language. Williams was fined 100 dollars and Johnson 5 dollars plus costs. No jury will be used next week as this week's panel was discharged.
The state of Texas Brazos County taken up by W J Lang before Justice L D McGee Precinct 4 a red work ox six years old mark crop off right ear underbit and understone left ear branded IXL on right side valued at 25 00 owner must prove property pay charges and claim ox or it will be disposed per law dated April 24 1914 signed W S Higgs Clerk County Court Brazos County Seal
A public notice urges Bryan to tackle sanitation to curb flies and disease. It argues towns must enforce sanitary measures, noting epidemics spread by germ bearing flies and calling for a cleanup campaign ahead of summer.
Work began this morning on a sewer extension from the Italian Catholic Church east behind Dr. Harrison to J. T. Hanway’s residence, extending about 600 feet. It marks the fifth major sewer project undertaken in Bryan this year.
Dallas May 2 Associated Press reports the eliminating committee chose T. F. McClure for the prohibition candidate for Comptroller. Worth, Ray, and Charles B. White were eliminated from consideration.
The State of Texas Brazos County will sell on the first Tuesday in June 1914 at the Brazos County Court House Bryan Texas the property described as 50 acres in the G W Singleton League Brazos County to satisfy a $1022.09 judgment in favor of Allen Smith against Rosa Graham et al. The sale is by order of the Brazos District Court issued April 21 1914 and the sheriff is J D Conlee.
In Brazos County on the first Tuesday in June 1914 a sale for cash will occur under a court order in the case Mrs Della L Parker versus L D Abbott and E A Abbott and unknown heirs of R A Murray No 6620. The sale covers a parcel in Mitchells Addition to Bryan described as Lot D of Tames Subdivision of Lot 50 and conveyed by L D Abbott and FE A Abbott to Soren Pree.
Deed dated January 3 1912 recorded in Brazos County Texas levies on property of the unknown heirs of R A Murray to satisfy a judgment for 1539 dollars in favor of Mrs Della L Parker and costs of suit. Given under my hand this 29th day.
An advertisement touts Solace Remedy as a new medical discovery dissolving uric acid crystals and purifying blood. It claims safety, opiate-free formula, official U S agents, and guaranteed compliance with food and drug law. Free boxes and testimonials are offered by the Solace Remedy Co of Battle Creek Michigan.
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