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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
1
London May 15 The Associated Press reports British interest centers on the recent meeting of Emperor William and Emperor Charles. Viewpoints focus on immediate military implications and future effects, including possible Italian action and Austrian troop involvement on the western front.
London reports Emperor William telegraphs Emperor Charles that it is a great joy to have again established in their detailed discussions their entire accord regarding aims guiding them. The message follows Charles describing the conference as harmonious.
Local exemption board selects Ed Scasta and H F Brinkley for motor mechanics training in Austin. In a May 25 to May 30 window, Brazos County will send 84 white men to Camp Travis as part of the first and second quotas. Total engaged in the war is estimated at 350, with 333 sent forward as of tomorrow, including 196 whites and 137 negras. Several boys joined the navy and older volunteers serve in other branches. Bohemian volunteers have departed for France to join the French army.
Ernest Garthua a Massachusetts youth and cadet in the royal flying corps lies in Camp Bowie base hospital fighting for life and memory. He recalls only a Fort Worth parade on April 11 then was found unconscious in Texas and Pacific railroad yards with his arm nearly torn off. Doctors say he was not struck by a train but a powerful force twisted his arm breaking bones. He does not remember how he ended up in the yards.
Bolen Lloyd and Miss Cora Delle Easters were married Sunday at 3 pm in a roadside ceremony near their Kurten homes. Rev. J. J. Tatum officiated. Lloyd, a young farmer, is the son of E. B. Lloyd. Bride Cora Easters is the daughter of M. B. Easters and has taught at Reliance. They will live in Kurten. The Eagle and many friends in Bryan and Kurten wish them well.
In Eagle Pass Texas on May 15 Governors Hobby and Mireles of Coahuila held talks on border conditions addressing cross border issues and cooperation between the states.
London May 15 The Russian government wireless reveals German crimes in White Russia. In Bobrinsk district villages were burned and looted. In Buda a Uhlan patrol extorted and then bombarded the village. Women and children fleeing fires were pursued, slain, or whipped.
Adjutant General James A. Harley announced Texas will raise three infantry regiments once two cavalry brigades finish organization. An infantry brigade authorization is expected within two weeks, with many Texans seeking to form infantry companies. He noted that deferred class members joining new units stay in their current draft status and the guard will be federalized within about two months.
The Great Lakes naval training center will grow after the House passed an $887,000 land acquisition provision and added $10,295,000 for hospital construction. Leasing of 200 acres around North Chicago and Foss Park, effective May 1, will support the new aviation school and expanded facilities.
The Methodist Episcopal Church South elected six bishops. Dr F N Parker of Emery University was chosen bishop. Also elected were Dr H H Dubose of Nashville and Dr W N Ainsworth of Savannah. Other electees include Dr John M Moore of Texas Dr W F McMurray of Missouri and Rev A V W Darlington of Virginia.
Special agents of the department of justice aid in eliminating commercialized vice in the city. Three arrests were made last night.
Graduating exercises of Bryan Baptist Academy were held in the Colonial Theater this morning with a small audience. Salutatory by Alvin Lang, valedictory by Winnie Fay Randall, diplomas to eight graduates including Sadie Isbit and Herbert Williams, and prizes announced by Rev. Pipkin.
President Bizzell reports a War Department plan for universal military instruction in all collegiate institutions. The program would enlist at least 100 able bodied men 18 or older, with officers and equipment provided. Enrollment could begin at 17 with service delayed until 18, and full enlistment active at 21 unless emergency arises.
Miss Martha Gillespie county agent will give a demonstration in canning and drying beans at the court house Friday afternoon at 3 o clock. All interested are cordially invited to attend.
Air plane mail link beginning with President Wilson witnessing the departure from Washington. The craft forced to land at Waldorf Maryland during its first test flight and now marks the start of transcity air mail service to Philadelphia.
Major Franklin Martin warned at the Texas State Medical Association convention in San Antonio that the United States must recruit 5000 doctors for the army and 2000 for the navy by July 1, with Texas allocated 150. He urged immediate action as allies also require U.S. medical aid, or risk losing manpower from Europe’s battlefields. Governor Hobby attended, and Dr. Carey urged physicians to volunteer their services.
London official statements report overall progress against submarines since January. Thomas McNamara, financial secretary of the admiralty, told the House of Commons that operations against submarines have progressed quite satisfactorily.
Allen Smith announces his canning plant is in operation and asks patrons to gather crisp tender vegetables and deliver tomatoes berries and fruits in shallow containers to prevent damage. Do not leave beans in sacks remove ends and strings shell peas and keep produce in clean vessels. all will aid a successful rural one half toll plan.
Austin court of criminal appeals affirms Henry Humphreys of Denton county for violating the city ordinance restricting pool hall operation.
City Manager Greer reports 29 dogs slaughtered by Officers White and Martin and Poundkeeper Wyatt up to 10 o clock for nonpayment of tax. A mad dog near the Methodist church reportedly bit several animals. owners used chloroform. George Griffin sacrificed a fine bird dog bitten by the Satterwhite dog after refusing $75 a few days ago.
The sunken cruiser Vindictive lies at the Ostend harbor entrance at about 40 degrees, 300 feet long, blocking a 320 foot wide channel. The obstruction, though incomplete, serves a useful purpose and will likely worsen with tides and currents, hampering submarine and destroyer movement.
May 11 reports from the American Army in France say a private recon found Apremont village deserted before the raid. German prisoners confirm that American fire recently demolished the Flammenwerfers prepared for an assault on American positions near Apremont.
Washington May 15. Provost Marshal General Crowder orders 51 600 more men from 24 states and the district of Columbia to join the national army. Movement to camps spans May 20 to 24 and May 29 to June 2 to replace troops bound for France as the year’s total approaches 366 600 draftees in May. Oklahoma Kansas and Texas are among the called states.
The Harry Marwill building now housing Joe Groginski's general clothing store is being remodeled under a eight year lease from Mrs. Zanetti. Groginski plans about 3500 in upgrades including a new plate glass front roof and side wall work to make the corner one of the most attractive in the city.
Tucson officials and Bisbee businessmen were indicted after a federal grand jury probe into July deportations of nearly 1200 industrial workers of the IWW. The panel said no conspiracy charge but considered obstruction of the draft in deporting registered men.
President Wilson says the Chamberlain proposal to renew inquiry into aircraft production and war activities is too broad. He would see such a vote as a loss of confidence and opposes probing overall conduct, while supporting aircraft investigations. Senator Chamberlain hints at limiting scope to war department channels.
London reports German and Austrian leaders at a grand headquarters selecting monarchs for Lithuania Courland Esthonia and Poland in a sweeping decision.
W F Doughty state superintendent of education called on Texas school authorities to instruct every man of draft age to read and write before reporting to service. He cites war department records showing thousands in training camps illiterate and urges use of school buildings and teachers to provide instruction, noting 1910 census figures and state precedents.
Mrs. Fritz Brocksmith aged 50 died at Bryan hospital after an operation. Funeral services were held at Kurten cemetery. Born in Germany she came to the United States at 17. She and her husband settled in this area and remained residents. Survived by husband and 15 children. Lutheran church member, pastor performed the burial rites.
In Flanders and Pherady no large scale German infantry actions are evident. Local probes aim to test Allied positions before major assaults north of Kemmel and south of Albert. German attacks yesterday targeted vital sectors of the German driven salient as artillery fire remains violently active along these sectors.
London reports intensified artillery fire this morning near Morlancourt south of Albert and in Flanders north of Kemmel, announced officially.
The casualty list shows 120 names with 3 killed in action 3 died of wounds 1 died of accident 5 died of disease 7 died from other causes 6 wounded severely 48 wounded slightly 39 missing in action.
French forces attacked German positions near Hailles below Amiens and captured a wood on the Avre west bank. The German counter attack was repulsed with heavy losses, followed by a violent bombardment north of Mont Didier and between Mont Didier and Noyons.
Without a dissenting vote the general officers of the Southern Baptist convention were reelected. Dr. James Gambrell of Dallas is president. New officers include Governor Charles Brough of Little Rock and George Moss of Shreveport as vice presidents.
Edwardsville May 15 jurors were drawn to try 11 men charged with the murder of Paul Praeger, an enemy alien, after the state's attorney said Sheriff Jenkins showed prejudice in selecting the venire.
Washington reports a postwar air service to the Caribbean with fares by weight. The plan backs British government and London capital, routing Key West to Trinidad via Barbados St Kitts Porto Rico Jamaica and Cuba using hydro airplanes for a five day trip.
Washington Council of Jewish Women reported a camouflage ball in the national capital raised 2500 dollars. Funds will assist Jewish war sufferers abroad. Countess of Reading led the list of patrons and patronesses.
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