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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
1
Secretary of War Baker said General Funston may extend the Villa chase under the existing agreement. Reports list three American soldiers and three civilians killed in the raid, with two American civilians missing and a 10-year-old boy dead.
Field Headquarters near Namiquipa reports Pershing’s expedition has counted 125 Villistas killed and about 300 wounded while American losses total six killed and around ten wounded. The note highlights pursuit of Mexico’s most desperate fighters and mentions ongoing activity sparked by the Glen Springs raid as El Paso prepares for a conference between General Obregon and General Scott.
The steamer S. R. Kirby sank off Eagle Harbor Lake Superior during a furious storm. All twenty crew members perished, reported from Duluth Minnesota on May 9.
Wm Manthel of Kurten warns farmers to plant milo kaffir and feterita now to secure summer grazing and winter feed. He says a fine ground season and ample time remain and offers to teach cultivation to any interested farmer.
Twenty Apache scouts rode with the cavalry at the Ojo-Azules engagement near Namiquipa May 8. They shrieked war whoops and displayed pistol marksmanship by killing a substantial portion of fifty five Mexican victims. It marked the first Apache involvement in the fighting.
Governor Ferguson announced in Austin Texas on May 8 that the Ranger force would be increased by fifty additional men immediately with a possible call for another hundred for duty on the border.
A Marathon posse and twenty three cavalrymen chase bandits in Coahuila after three days rest. Two cavalry troops departed Marathon for the south this afternoon, with two more expected to depart before night.
El Paso reports no conference signees this afternoon as Obregon stays in a private car in Juarez. He is said to be ready to move south at six o clock with Marathon serving as base for new operations and a field telegraph line to the advanced base.
The Amalgamated Clothing Workers' convention declared a strike in the Chicago clothing market affecting about forty thousand workers in Rochester N Y on May 9 as reported by Associated Press.
The county Republican convention met this afternoon with delegates from most precincts. It adopted resolutions on Col. Cecil A. Lyon's death and endorsed H. F. McGregor of Houston for national committeeman and J. A. Myers as district delegate to the Chicago convention. Delegates were chosen for the May 13 Hearne congressional and May 23 Fort Worth state conventions.
A physician remarks that medical understanding can exceed what he discloses and sometimes reveals even less. The comment underscores cautious communication in clinical care and patient expectations about transparency.
Bryan officials and Houston and Texas Central Railroad clashed over a West Main street switch near Hotel Bryan. At 8 pm Saturday a paving resolution cleared obstructions, T. B. Hubbard awarded the contract, and work began, with most paving done by 1:30 Sunday morning. One dissenting vote. Dr. R. J. Hunnicutt chosen city health officer.
In a brisk Kyle Field finish Agricultural and Mechanical defeated Southwestern 2 to 1 to close their home season. Burns stole second in the fourth, Priester and Brailford drove runs, while MetLarty held Southwestern to three hits and scored their lone run in the sixth. Olson and Rus held the fort for A and M as McClarty and Laus opposed them for Southwestern.
Train No 1 leaves Bryan at 6 30 a m Train No 3 leaves Bryan at 3 30 p m Train No 2 arrives Bryan at 10 00 a m Train No 4 arrives Bryan at 7 10 p m
London reports the White Star liner Cymric torpedoed and sunk early this morning after being attacked at sea. Lloyds confirms all passengers and crew were saved.
Mr J W Barron authorizes The Eagle to announce his bid for re election as district clerk of Brazos County subject to the July democratic primary. He is a longtime Bryan resident and respected citizen known for duty fidelity and courtesy in county and district clerk roles. The Eagle commends his candidacy to voters.
The Fin Feathers meet the Bryan Stars tonight at 7 30 at Bryan alleys after a prior loss. Star lineup includes C Stuart S Simpson T C ter E Simpson and others while Fin Feathers feature O Johnson M Win Nunn C Beckwith Z Zanetti in a renewed rivalry.
The public is invited to an open house exhibition hosted by the Young Men's Club on Friday evening at 8 30. The event is organized by the committee and welcomes all community members to view exhibits and participate in the gathering.
A remark notes that nearly every neighborhood contains a woman who could excel in detective work, suggesting broad talent and potential in female investigators across communities.
President Wilson mobilizes militia from Texas Arizona and New Mexico to bolster border security after the Big Bend outbreak. Secretary Baker notes increased risk of further border incidents and directs troops to General Funston for border assignment. Two extra regiments from other departments are ordered to the border under the Dick act, usable only within the United States.
Upon hearing militia are called out Funston announced he will return to San Antonio to arrange next steps. Departure depends on Scott relieving him from further participation in the Obregon conference.
Santa Fe reports Adjutant General Herring says about eleven hundred militia men can be on the border within twenty four hours, ready to move if needed.
Adjutant General Hutchings announced the Texas militia would be mobilized under General Funston with about 3500 men prepared to move within 48 hours. Washington reports General Scott and Funston urged more troops for border protection as Big Bend raiders remain a concern.
Robert Fay, former German lieutenant, and Walter Scholz were convicted of conspiracy to destroy munitions ships in New York. They received eight-year sentences at the federal penitentiary in Atlanta. Paul Dae-Che got two years.
Seven American Porto Rico Mine workers at Boquilla Mexico and Dr Homer Powers of San Angelo Texas escaped to the border with three Mexican bandits as prisoners. A telegram, later confirmed, cited their release after the Glen Springs raid.
Special Agent Roger in Mexico City reports Carranza has indicated approval of the tentative border agreement, a move that would end the delay in the ongoing conference.
El Paso reports plans for a second Scott Obregon meeting this afternoon. Confidence remains that an agreement may be reached, but the seriousness of the dispute is noted as war talk spreads along the border, unsettling the region.
Ambassador Arrendondo told Secretary Lansing the reports that Obregon demanded withdrawal of Pershing forces were untrue He said the Glenn Springs raid was organized on the American side to provoke a war between Mexico and the United States
Arizona National Guard plans have five hundred men prepared for border service by Wednesday, with units mobilizing in Phoenix and surrounding areas.
Austin Texas May 9 General Hitchings orders all militia commanders to prepare to move within twenty four hours.
Lake Hopatcong New Jersey May 9 three Atlas Powder Company buildings near the town were destroyed by a noon explosion. Report says from fifty to a hundred people were killed with many unaccounted for as rescue attempts continued.
Paul 4. Colley to Lovey Holley. Ike Childs to Rebena Granes. Isaac Harrison to Katie Philipps.
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