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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
1
Corfu reports Serbian officials recount Bulgarian atrocities against Serbs. Dr Momtchila Nintehitch cites looting, mass killings, and forced Bulgarization, with peasants drafted as enemy soldiers and families torn apart as evidence. Photographs of executions accompany accounts amid a wider war of suppression.
Paris reports the French made several incursions into German lines last night north and south of St. Quentin and captured prisoners. An artillery duel intensified near Chaume wood toward the end of the night.
American officials and employees of the American Smelting and Refining Company in Chihuahua have been ordered to come to the border. Eight principal officers have already arrived, and officials say the move is precautionary.
A box supper will be held at Harvey school house Saturday night and everyone is invited to attend.
A minister recounts a Serbian revolt where women led protests against Bulgar drafts, were used as screens by troops, and reports of extreme cruelty emerged. US aid totaling 15 million francs ($3 million) funds relief for prisoners, wounded soldiers, peasants, and postwar reconstruction in Serbia.
Brazos county saloons face closing tomorrow night at 9 30 if the courts rule against them in the contest filed last week or temporarily if the election is set aside. The hearing shifts to February term with appeals likely, and a constitutional question could push the matter to the state Supreme Court, possibly delaying a decision for a year or more. If they lose final appeal they may forfeit unearned license refunds. if they win, refunds or credits for closing periods could be argued, but no refunds will be paid until after the contest is decided. The saloons expect to be cleared out by tomorrow night and stock is being disposed of bulk and retail.
Federal Bureau of Markets and the State Council for Defense join with the state agriculture bureau to aid farmers in disposing of products and help buyers locate sources. Director E W Cole notes increased requests as the plan aids both sellers and purchasers with bankers and civic groups supporting the effort.
Blinn Memorial College shut out Bryan High 29 to 0 at Brenham on Monday. Graeter and Giessel scored two touchdowns apiece as Blinn extended its winning streak to five games and earned a winning record for the season. They travel to Austin on Thanksgiving to face the School for the Deaf.
City Attorney Doremus nears completion of the school bonds record and will submit it to Harris Bank and Trust for approval before sending to the attorney general. A deal on the bond sale is expected to close tomorrow, depending on the attorney general’s action.
The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the case of J. E. Watson and reversed and remanded that against W. R. Watson, both from Anderson county. They were jointly indicted, tried, and convicted on forgery with two year penitentiary terms each. The court has not ruled on T. R. Watson, who received 99 years in the Patterson murder case.
The Brazos county exemption board will mail about 1200 draft questionnaires to registrants under the selective draft law. Questionnaires require sworn answers on occupation fitness citizenship and wartime beliefs with seven days to return. Noncompliance risks loss of deferral, fines, imprisonment, and possible induction, with notices posted daily.
Admiral Sims reports the American destroyer Chauncey, a 420 ton vessel of old type, was sunk by collision in the war zone early yesterday morning. Approximately twenty one lives were lost according to the department briefing.
A fire of unknown origin last night gutted the naval powder factory at Indian Head Maryland destroying a large quantity of powder. One unidentified man was killed and an investigation is underway.
London November 21 The War Office announced that British forces in Palestine advanced to five miles northwest of Jerusalem as of today.
New York authorities seize ten thousand tons of sugar bought by the Russian government before the revolution. Federal administrator Rolph orders the sugar released for immediate market distribution to retailers.
Petitions to restrain Comptroller Terrell from issuing warrants for funds appropriated for the University of Texas were filed in Fifty-third district court by W V Dunnam representative from Coryell county. They will be heard December 1.
President Wilson sends a telegram to six state gatherings in St Paul Minnesota urging sacrifice and service from all classes and regions. He calls the war a national effort not tied to any single group and asks Americans to fight farm mine and manufacture to support the Republic against Germany.
Rolligh W Baker and Addie M Marquett G W Rasco and Ollie Denman Sam McClendon and Ethel Chandler 8 W Cox and Alice Hester Antonio Failla and Miss Catarina Teodoro Lodger Skubal and Ablina Curik J D Williams and Minnie Robinson Jimmy Murphy and Oma Duncan
London reports the Hindenburg line broken to depths of four to five miles as British forces from St. Quentin to the Scarpe river breach the first and second German defenses with tanks and infantry. Several thousand prisoners taken. Havaincourt Marcoing Grancourt Annax Tuef Wood captured. Bying commands the attack.
Berlin reports German reserves checked British advances after gains were made by the attackers. Official communication says the loss includes Marcoing Grancourt and parts of permanently established works.
Berlin reports the Italian front remains unchanged as stated by the war office, with no new developments announced.
General Pershing attended British Headquarters at Haig's invitation to witness the new offensive in France. The American commander watched with deep interest as the battle unfolded alongside Allied forces.
London reports from the Reuter agency that British headquarters state about five thousand prisoners have been taken so far.
Washington reports from the census bureau show cotton ginned before November 14 totaled 8,559,390 running bales. This includes 152,527 round half bales and 68,161 linters.
Goose Creek was placed under martial law at 10 oclock Tuesday by military authorities. Troops patrol main streets after a clash between union and non union men outside a theater. Several were beaten, one man reportedly had a hand smashed. A nonunion man was said to be killed, but officials could not confirm. Conditions were quiet by 1 am.
Copenhagen dispatch to Exchange Telegraph says the new Russian government has officially left the belligerents and is ready to conclude a separate peace. London reports this as learned by Berlin correspondent for National Tiden.
A roundup of I W W members in Kansas oil fields is planned. More than 50 alleged I W W members were arrested near Augusta in Butler County by state and federal agents. A raid on a tent used for I W W meetings yielded literature. Arrested men will be checked for registration as federal officers aim to remove undesirables and armed guards have been posted.
The Oslo press complains that Norway’s new passport provision favors Danes and Swedes on reciprocity grounds. Critics argue it allows speakers of those languages to travel freely, bypassing checks for genuine documents and undermining the law.
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