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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
1
At a Hague conference on prisoner treatment and exchange German and British delegates met with Dutch observers. The German head of delegation thanked Britain for how prisoners have been treated, the English commissioners offering only formal thanks in return.
Washington announces public hearings on rules under the U S Warehouse Act related to cotton. Hearings run October 12 to 31 in 13 southern cities and Washington with final rules issued after field input from bankers warehousemen and farmers.
District court entries list injunctions in Royder versus Farquhar restraining homestead sales. Foreclosures and notes suits include Fountain Brothers versus Lee Josey and others. Guardians appointed for minor defendants, and several divorces granted. Murder and theft cases set with dates and bonds, including Grover Smith murder and other felonies.
The government has extended forty million dollars in new loans to Great Britain and France. The Allies’ total loan obligation now stands at two billion six hundred thirty million four hundred thousand dollars.
Lieut Charles Hudson reports from at sea that he feels the war is a grand, life filled game. He notes the thrill of pursuit by subs and the noble purpose of serving. he writes of whales seen, good meals aboard, and eager anticipation of fighting in France. He also comments on teen draft hesitancy at home and urges others to join the cause.
New York reports Gunner William Clancy a Texas youth who carried the stars and stripes on European battlefields at Wimp Ridge and Vimy Ridge will receive an American tobacco comfort package and a gold medal from the army and navy field committee. He is recovering in an English hospital after being buried alive by a shell explosion.
Washington reports the United States government advanced another fifteen million dollars in credit to Great Britain. The move follows prior lending measures and signals continued wartime support.
State files list numerous cases with bonds set. John Bowen and Pearl Wilson face burglary bonds of 750 each, John Franklin alias John West and Tony Tray alias Tony Trojia face 2500 and 750 bonds, Mack Jordan charged with theft of cattle at 1000, Frank Powilla murderer with October 9 date and venire set for October 6, Anton Merka murder bond 5000 with October 11 set and venire October 8, Ed Shannon murder bond 2500 with October 4 set and venire October 1, L Stephan maiming bond 750 with October 17 set.
Frank Pomillo testified in district court that he shot Ropolo on Bryan street on June 14, mistaking him for Joe Campiano who had shot him earlier at Campiano’s home during a beer gathering. He claimed he acted from anger and revenge after seeing a man he believed was Campiano.
London reports a night of counter attacks along the Ypres line with British troops forced back a short distance on a two thousand yard front. Paris notes continued French advance, Papegoat farm captured, more prisoners taken in the offensive. Berlin states German lines from Paoloaphlo to South Gheluvelt hold firm after eight mile attacks with heavy losses.
An iron box with 23000 in silver sent to aid the Serbian army fell into the sea of Durazzo as it was landed. A war office official said divers hunted the treasure but did not recover it.
Luther I. Arnold died yesterday at his father F. Wm. Arnold's home four miles west of Wellborn. Burial was at Peach Creek cemetery. Born September 28, 1827, he had been married. He contracted ptomaine poisoning last Wednesday, when Miss Minnie Lee Greer, adopted daughter of his father, also fell ill and died. he died a few days later.
The War Department and Department of Agriculture began buying horses directly from farmers via county agents. Brazos County farmers sold their first car under the plan, with an estimated saving of over 500 dollars.
A report on the Tabor box contains a typo. The correct tally is 54 pro and 23 anti votes.
The witness described a crowded room and a confrontation after a wedding in which he shot a man he believed had shot him. He claimed to misidentify Campiano in the dark gallery, fled to avoid jail, and said he shot the man he thought had shot him. Court proceedings continued with rebuttal witnesses to follow.
In Hammond Indiana on October 10 Oscar Landmeister an itinerant evangelist drew two revolvers and killed Fred Bayne of Indian Harbor and seriously wounded two others. Landmeister was then shot and seriously wounded by court attaches.
Washington dispatch says revolutionary outbreak on German warships at Wilhelmshaven occurred about six weeks ago and was suppressed with great difficulty. Additional riotous outbreaks among soldiers at the front were reported, though not as grave.
Ed Williams pleaded guilty in district court to burglary and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. He admitted breaking into a house owned by Jake Coburn and taking a shotgun and other items to raise money for himself. He said drinking caused the crime and noted a prior prison sentence for horse theft.
An auxiliary of the Porto Rico Red Cross opens an experimental kitchen in San Juan with jelly makers to produce jellies and paste for American troops in France. Experiments use oranges and grapefruit, donated fruit from growers, with about 30,000 pounds of sugar supplied by the island’s sugar centrals for preserving the fruit.
Japan plans a legation in Buenos Aires due to rising Japanese interests in Argentina. Argentina affairs are presently handled by the Chill legation. With growing South American trade, several new Japanese consulates are expected to be set up.
Lincoln Nebraska October 10 Paul Luebke of Norfolk and Edward Martin of Blaer Neb have been arrested and ordered interned as alien enemies. They are accused of disloyal acts and violent denunciations of the US government. Luebke a Norfolk merchant allegedly turned his property into money to evade taxes and aid the German war effort.
Helsingfors October 6. The Finnish senate has formulated plans for a new political regime in Finland. The announcement outlines envisioned reforms though details remain limited and await formal approval.
Secretary Lansing released three telegrams between Ambassador Bernstorff and Berlin showing German aims to disrupt Canadian railways and munition supplier plants. The messages name operatives McGarity Keating and Cleary and discuss sabotage methods while urging secrecy. A September 1916 note indicates efforts to win U.S. congressional support for Germany.
Chicago October 10 oil men at the ninth general convention of the independent oil men's association of America foresee more gasoline and possibly lower prices as Standard Oil is expected to release patents on refining lower grade oil for gasoline. More than 1000 members attend the meeting.
A Burleson county prohibition forces meeting was held in Cald well last Saturday to perfect plans for ordering a prohibition election. Action by the commissioners' court is expected this week.
Mexico City report states properties valued in the millions held in private names have been taken by the government on charges they belong to the church. Under the new constitution church property becomes national. Lands are located in Puebla Durango Michoacan and Jalisco.
Rome reports the Italian government will not extradite Alfredo Cocchi who killed Ruth Crudger in New York after extended deliberation. The decision follows prolonged consideration amid the diplomatic matter involving the two nations.
Amsterdam reports German Chancellor Michaelis declared peace impossible while Germany faces demands for soil and efforts to divide the German people from the Emperor. He framed any concession as prolonging conflict.
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