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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1916
Page
1
Rome reports an Austrian submarine and an Italian destroyer were sunk in a night duel on October 16. The submarine attacked a transport that escaped. Teuton forces advanced west of Bodza Pass as two Kaiser class dreadnoughts were reportedly torpedoed by British submarines.
London reports gains by British troops in the Butte de Warlencourt area on the Somme front during recent operations. Berlin claims a near Kaucourt Abbey attack by the British failed. Germans say they hold a bridgehead on the Strekod river. Russian artillery activity is noted near Dvinsk and Austro-German troops withdraw on the Transylvanian front before the Russians in the Tulghes region.
The German admiralty reports U-20 ran aground on the west coast of Jutland in fog on November 4. After futile salvage efforts, the submarine was blown up at noon on November 5 following a rescue by a torpedo boat.
Batesville Arkansas November 6 Farrell Padgett 23 was shot three times at a carnival dance. Mayor Gilbert Richardson surrendered and is jailed in connection with the shootings. Richardson’s attorney said he will plead self defense claiming Padgett tried to invade his home by paying attention to his wife.
A fragmented quote notes camels as mammals able to endure water shortages and mocks a prohibition party failure to elect. The text combines a zoological assertion with a political jab, reflecting eclectic, informal commentary.
Berlin reports that Austria and German forces gained ground and took prisoners near the Val pass as fighting continues. No significant changes reported on the French front according to Paris.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the southwest city home of Mrs. Minnie Estill Saturday night around 8:30. The blaze began on the east side, gaining headway before discovery as the family returned from supper. The house and contents were a total loss with about $2,500 on the building and $5,250 on the furnishings, all but the building insured. The Eagle joins friends in sympathy. firefighters, hampered by low water pressure, saved adjacent property.
Arthur Stewart, a colored man, fled with a suitcase of new clothes from Marlin last Saturday. A second man pursued him to Bryan on the same H T C train and identified Stewart, who was captured wearing the stolen garments. Officers recovered the clothing and detained the thief.
A concise observation notes that true humility does not need to be proclaimed. The remark suggests character strength shows in actions rather than words and emphasizes restraint in self-promotion.
A clash at Everett city wharf between 250 Industrial Workers of the World members and 150 armed citizens left at least six dead and dozens wounded. The Verona steamship carried IWW workers from Seattle, then returned with four dead and 20 injured aboard. Governor Lister and General Thompson prepared national guard response.
The fifth Sunday meeting of the Central Texas Association gathered at First Baptist Church Hearne from October 27 to 29, 1916. Activities included a board session, sermons on Christian cooperation, discussions on unity and missions, and preparations to enlist churches in associational mission work led by Dr. M E Weaver and others.
In Bedias Texas on Friday afternoon two young children of Burle Wooderson died from burns caused when oil ignited after a fire was started with an oil can. A third child suffered burns and Wooderson himself was uninjured though affected. the blaze occurred as the children tipped the can while playing nearby.
Melbourne Australia votes numbered two million eighty seven thousand polling. The majority against conscription totals seventy three thousand.
A compact quip notes that poverty endures and comments on excuses, framing a critique of shifting blame and persistent hardship.
New York reports the 1916 U.S. foreign trade will total about eight billion dollars, roughly one fifth of world trade, with exports exceeding imports by about three billion. Nine months ending September show total commerce near 500 million, and October port data suggest further record highs.
Mrs Susan Viola Easeman wife of Fritz Easeman died Saturday night in San Angelo after a year of ill health She had lived in Bryan and is survived by her husband daughter two children from her first marriage and by her parents Wade Cox and Mrs R W Odom The funeral is set for 10 am tomorrow at the family home with interment in the city cemetery Oceanic details note the Houston and Texas Central carried her remains to Bryan.
Marcus L. Jones a farmer near Garrett was killed at the home of Jess Gentry a brakeman on North McKinney street at 815 pm Saturday. Gentry his wife and a black woman were arrested.
Rumanian troops in Dobruja force German retreat and burn several villages. In France, Germans attacked Sailly Saillisel and St Pierre Vaust Wood but were repulsed with heavy losses. British submarine claims a torpedo hit on a German dreadnought with damage not disclosed. On the Russian front, German offensives near Lipitza Dolnain are repelled by Russian artillery. fighting continues.
London reports strong German counter attacks last night forced the British to relinquish part of the ground they had taken near Butte De Warlencourt on the Somme front.
Constable C. L. Baker and Deputy Sheriff Morehead raided a Saturday night monte game at 1 a.m. trapping six gamblers who were marched to the county jail. The raid marks the third in two weeks, bringing the total: fourteen swept up. Baker vows to continue enforcing Brazos county law against gambling.
Mexico City reports that the Mexican government was informed by the British Ambassador in Washington of German submarines in the Gulf of Mexico. The note warns that the Allies will take drastic measures if Mexico aids the submarines or their sources and demands strict censorship of Mexican wireless. Mexican Foreign Minister Aguillar issues the text, stating that neutrality must be maintained to avoid disastrous results.
Manila reports the Dutch steamer Karimoen from Java was held by a British cruiser off Borneo and thirteen sacks of mail were taken three of which contained letters addressed to Manila.
Berlin reports that the German forces endured renewed British and French assaults on the Somme front yesterday as the war office announced continued resistance despite heavy pressure.
Pianist Ignace Paderewski and church leaders urged President Wilson to include a public appeal in Thanksgiving Day to aid civilians in war torn Europe. They delivered a memorial calling for continued relief efforts in Poland as central powers proclaimed a new Polish kingdom.
Lloyds announces that the American steamship OO was sunk by a submarine on October 28. Thirty crew members have been landed at Barry near Christiania, Norway. The records show a sale was made last July.
Advertisement offers Rhode Island eggs for hatching at $1 per setting. Three cockerels ready for service at $1 each and other birds up to $25 each. Contact Mrs. Co. M. Evans, 152.
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