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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1914
Page
2
The Court of Criminal Appeals today refused to hear the State's appeal from its decision that interstate shipments of liquor into dry territory are legal. The ruling follows a dispute over alcohol transport into prohibition areas.
Washington reports Carranza repudiates a telegram stating he would retire and clarifies his offer to leave with Villa, saying Gutierrez was not intended as successor. Consul Silliman notes renewed peace efforts under way.
Albany November 18. The Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of John M. Anhut an attorney for attempting to bribe Dr John W Russell former Matteawan State Hospital superintendent to release Harry K Thaw Anhut was found guilty of offering 25000 and promising 10000 yearly to induce the superintendent to resign He received a sentence of two to four years in prison.
Four men were wounded when bullets struck on the American side near Naco Arizona. A United States customs inspector and three Mexican women sustained injuries during the incident reported on November 18.
Ixes Washington reports General Jose Carbajal, who joined the Villa forces, was killed yesterday in combat against the Jesus Carranza army at Puerto Mexico.
Governor Colquitt reports a telegram from the Panama-Pacific Exposition president denying rumors that the fair would be canceled. The exposition will open February 20, 1915, and will not be affected by the war.
Miss Margaret Bohn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Bohn near Marlin Texas, awoke to find her hair shaved from her head during sleep. All but a single lock close to the scalp was removed and no clues or hair locks have been recovered.
S W Singlish, state fire marshal, returns to Austin after visiting the city on business. Inglish arranges with Daly to publish a magazine under the State Fire Marshals' Association. Daly will edit the Bryan published issue assisted by Inglish. First issue slated for January 1.
Washington report urges raising the army to 205000 with a reserve system until a mobilizing strength of 500000 is reached. He cites the Panama Canal and territorial possessions as needing rapid garrison increases for defense.
Austin Texas November 18 Governor Colquitt will grant pardons to 158 prisoners on Thanksgiving day or shortly after. An original list of 75 grew by 85 from a legislature appointed board aiming clemency for inmates lacking friends to intercede. About 50 negroes and 29 Mexicans are among the beneficiaries.
Rouen gains a new Seine bridge while the Great Northern plans gas electric motor cars for short line work. A motor boat car combo is described. A 720 foot bridge moved in seven minutes without traffic stops. Clover Leaf seeks tax relief via receivership. Central’s exhibit cars promote New York fruits andMidwest markets. Northern Pacific orders about 2 million dollars of equipment including 100 steel cars.
Chicago Nov 19 ex President Taft tells reporters he is sitting up in an apple tree watching the course of events and finds it better to be a spectator than an actor as national questions unfold.
Washington officials say the $135,000,000 cotton loan is ready to move south. The loan committee met yesterday in New York and will likely meet again Friday. Each state will appoint a state committee to distribute funds through local agents.
Rev J N Thomas pastor of the First Christian Church resigns to join the Ottawa Kansas church. He will finish duties here Sunday and move to begin work in his new field at year end. Community notes his earnest faithful service and the departure is a distinct loss to Bryan’s Christian community.
State Fire Marshal urges homeowners to repair chimneys and flues to reduce fire risk and lower insurance costs. The piece argues little problems grow into large fires and stresses responsible maintenance to avoid higher premiums and losses.
Texas University figures show 662 Methodist Church members attend the institution, more than any other denomination. Baptists total 598, Presbyterians 194, Christian Church 189, Catholics 81, Lutherans 39, Jewish 57, Congregational and Christian Science 16, Moravian Brethren 5, Universalists 3, Unitarian 7, German Reformed 1, Swedish Church 1, and 120 with no church preference. Students' religion does not affect privileges.
Austin November 19 The permanent warehouse law from the thirty third Legislature is to be activated this week. A preliminary meeting of the board of supervisors comprising the Governor and the Commissioners of Agriculture and Insurance and Banking appointed F C Weinert as general manager. F E A Calvin of Houston will assist in marketing and J T Bowman becomes secretary to the board.
The Brazos County Crop Diversification and Marketing Association executive committee met in the Commercial Club room at 2 p m led by President I M Cook. They formed marketing and livestock groups, set turkey day for November 23 in Bryan, and planned school district organizing campaigns with Commercial Club support.
A second car of negro cotton pickers left yesterday for Jayton Texas to harvest the crop of J C Davis who has been in Bryan for several days arranging the group. This marks the second convoy of Bryan based pickers to Jayton this season.
A note thanks the Commercial Club and The Bryan Daily Eagle for arranging a Deep Water Jubilee and Carnival trip. The writers praise friends including Mr. A. W. Bucanan for kindness and say the trip was enjoyable and free of pains or expense.
The Belgian inquiry commission says 650 Belgians were executed at Mamines with 400 in front of a church finished by bayonets. Seven hundred were executed at Dinant and over a thousand in Luxemburg Province.
United States Consul reports Carranza forces have evacuated Mexico City for Orizaba, desertions noted as Villa advances. The populace greets him as a hero and there is no remaining opposition to his entry.
Atlanta November 20 direct appeal to the United States Supreme Court is Leo Frank's final hope after the State Supreme Court refused to send his case there.
Denton Texas reports a peanut crop harvest with about 4000 bushels produced and some farms yielding around 75 bushels per acre. Farmers plan to devote a larger acreage to peanuts next year as results look favorable.
A fine horse owned by Tony Lo Bello disappeared early this week and is thought stolen from the field. Several other horses and mules were present, gates closed, fence intact, and Sheriff Nunn is investigating with hopes of recovery soon.
County Judge J T Maloney urges Bryan Commercial Club and Brazos County groups to form a joint committee to oversee road bond plans. He asks for careful road selection, construction type, publicity, and safeguards, with power to restrain spending if approved. He offers to endorse court-suggested measures.
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