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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
1
Italian Army Headquarters reports the Tonale region operation near Trent where the basin of Lake Presena was taken after a 40 hour fight against a numerically superior foe. The enemy was driven out with the bayonet.
The Bryan and Brazos County Commercial Association elected O. Johnson as president by acclamation at the first meeting of the new board. A. W. Wilkerson served as temporary chairman, and H. C. Fulg ham became highway committee chair. The club approved a day of prayer and discussed cotton mill prospects, cannery, and local labor conditions, with actions to study the mill project and clean up nuisance areas.
El Paso officials allege young women posing as high school students and wearing school colors spread rumors of immorality among El Paso high school girls. The board of education will prosecute those circulating such reports.
The Lufkin Red Cross unit and auxiliaries have shipped over 9000 bandages and surgical dressings and 11000 garments. The entire second floor of the Masonic building is set aside as a Red Cross work room.
W. R. Caldwell travels from Brenham today to the city, prompting local attention and schedule of events for his appearance.
Washington May 29 The house ways and means committee agreed to begin public hearings on revenue legislation a week from tomorrow.
Washington May 29 Attorney General Gregory urged speeding justice by holding federal courts in continuous session and granting immediate trials to war statute violators. He directed United States attorneys to confer with federal judges keep grand juries in constant session and call special juries if needed.
Washington reports the launch of the first standardized fabricated steel cargo vessel by the Emergency Fleet Corporation. The ceremony is set for tomorrow at Newark Bay, announced by the Shipping Board.
Washington on May 29 Francis Nash medical director of the navy and his wife were indicted by a grand jury on a charge of hoarding foodstuffs Officers found a ton and a half of sugar stored in the Nash home.
Company B of the cadet corps at A and M college won the Howell flag for best drilled company for the third time in succession and the sixth in 16 years. The 87 out of 100 score led by J. L. Hudgins was presented by President Bizzell as the 42nd annual commencement closed. Senior officers surrendered swords to juniors as many cadets prepared for training camps. Distinguished students were named across freshman sophomores and two year men. Homeward trains crowded as a North Texas special carried cadets at 7 P M.
The First Texas Cavalry Brigade in Houston reports about 4000 men on the rolls with 600 more needed to muster by June 1. Major Harvey Clark oversees overtime mustering as 17 troops have already joined the state service and more recruits are being added to reach war strength.
A blaze at the South Carolina hospital for the insane in Columbia on May 29 killed sixteen white male patients. Fifteen died from burn injuries and one initially rescued succumbed later.
Delegates from across Texas attend the state convention of the Texas Equal Suffrage Association in Austin. Gov Hobby will address the gathering at 5 PM as the delegates favor a federal constitutional amendment for suffrage.
Alberto Franco former Mexican charge at Havana Cuba passed through Laredo Texas en route to Mexico City He said he had been recalled by his government in Havana and was returning home after duties abroad.
A telegram from Harbin reports that about one thousand Jewish refugees from Batum perished when the steamship Oriole sank in the Caspian Sea. The vessel carried 1500 passengers and was lost recently, flooding New York dispatches with the tragic news.
London dispatch says Berlin papers have orders to tone down war editorials. The Cologne Volkszeitung cites renewed confidence in leaders after a new success.
London May 29 The present crop condition in the United Kingdom generally gives reasonable hope for an average yield. The report from the director general of food production indicates total tillage for the year will exceed 4,000,000 acres.
Washington County Farmers' Union met and decided to hold the potato crop at a minimum price of $1 per bushel. Spuds had sold as low as 54c per bushel but rose to 90c. With a big crop, farmers plan to store away winter supplies.
Washington May 29 The four leading express firms Adams American Wells Fargo and Southern merge into a private corporation with capital over 30 million dollars creating one United Express Company under McAdoo. George C Taylor to head the new concern. Shippers to direct shipments by express July 1 and company names to disappear from wagons and stations. More than 100 000 employees to be retained with wage increases to follow after railroad wage scales are reviewed.
German attacks across the Aisne slow as French and British troops rush to stem the onslaught. The center near Vesle around Fismes becomes the hub of allied communications as the Germans claim crossing the Vesle while French hold Neuville Sur Margival and Vregny. Despite defeats, the Allies regain some ground as reserves come up and no major line communications are threatened.
London reports several morning papers withhold comment on the Aisne battle and note some German gains while cautioning against overestimating the enemy’s advance. Authorities recall that past thrusts have not always led to lasting success.
Washington May 29 Secretary Lansing said the United States government views with earnest sympathy the nationalist aspirations of the Czechs Slovaks and Jugoslavs in a brief comment on eastern European issues.
The regular term is over and A and M College begins its annual summer session on June 3 continuing to July 27. Dr J O Morgan directs a program featuring rural life and normal courses, eight week college courses, six week classes, a six day cotton classing course, and a one week farmers’ short course.
In Waco on May 29 C L Richardson, a Black farmer, faced police court after draping his cow with an American flag to shield it from flies. Officers intervened, confiscated the cow, and later returned it, citing respect for the flag.
Haig reports counter attacks by Franco British troops this morning re established the entente line east of Dickebusch Lake in the ongoing operations near the front.
Paris dispatch reports General Foch in control of current operations with French forces managing the situation effectively. No further details available in the fragment.
French troops retreat to eastern outskirts of Soissons as fighting rages. Franco British forces hold positions south and southeast of St Thierry between the Vesle and Aisne canal. American troops west of Mont Didier repel two German counterattacks at Cantigny. center actions on Vesle heights continue with varying success. A telegram from the field reports Crown Prince Frederick William claiming progress near the Chemin Des Dames after artillery bombardment.
Paris reports renewed long range bombardment starting this morning. Shells fired since Monday show new munitions and larger size. The gun uses a nine and a half inch calibre.
In France on May 29 American troops reported success at Mont Didier where they captured Cantigny with 200 prisoners. An American officer called the action exciting and said, We have the Huns on the run. The report also notes American doctors among prisoners released on the Chemin des Dames.
German troops counterattacking Americans at Cantigny west of Mont Didier were repulsed with heavy losses, according to a Reuters report filed from British headquarters in France.
Washington May 29. The army casualty list shows 30 names with 5 killed in action 5 died of wounds 5 died of accident 10 died of disease 7 wounded severely 2 missing in action.
Americans report a breakthrough as 200 captives are freed amid ongoing Paris theater crisis. AP dispatch notes initial success and hopeful momentum from allied actions in the region.
Associated Press reports in France details that three American Marine Corps suspenders and two infantrymen were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for conspicuous heroism in action. Two crosses will be delivered to next of kin as the recipients lost their lives in battle.
Washington May 29 Secretary Baker said reports of successful operations by American soldiers are reaching the war department.
A P A report says American forces penetrated German positions to nearly a mile in yesterday's Cantigny operation. Artillery overwhelmed German defenses and the roar of American guns was heard for miles.
In France on Tuesday night May 28 the German assault made only slight progress as heavy Allied opposition forced the attackers to yield in the center. The enemy crossed the Aisne and Vesle at some points but overall their gains remained limited despite strong pressure from the French Army.
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