West Point Sunk After Submarine Attack Near Nantucket
Reports from Newport News detail the German submarine attack on the British steamer West Point, its sinking after the crew evacuated into small boats, and Allied efforts to aid. Two more steamers, Bloomersdijk and Christian Knudsen, were also sunk with crews rescued by the Drayton. Rumors of subs off the coast and warnings to vessels followed as ships altered courses. The Frederick VIII carried Ambassador James W. Gerard and his wife, traveling 600 miles east of New York.
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West Point
Nantucket
Kansas
Boston Navy Yard
American Line
Philadelphia
New York
Liverpool
Boston
Mass
Bloomersdijk
Christian Knudsen
Drayton
Newport
Atlantic
Frederick VIII
James W. Gerard
Germany
Gerard
Submarine fears slam cotton and grain markets
A wave of selling driven by German submarine activity sent New York cotton prices down 8 to 32 points at the open with later losses of 29 to 49 points. March cotton traded around 16.88 per bale, while Chicago grain fell as wheat dropped about 4% with December at 1.55. New York stocks also opened sharply lower before buy orders from banks steadied the market. New Orleans cotton slid 46 to 65 points, erasing some losses as traders awaited export implications.
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New York
Chicago
New Orleans
Real Estate Deal Tabs Exceedingly Quiet Brazos County
In Brazos County real estate activity has surged with a major deal closing this week. Ewing Norwood and H. H. Hendrix of Navasota completed the largest transaction in months, signaling a notable uptick in local property arrangements.
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Brazos County
Ewing Norwood
H. H. Hendrix
Navasota Pur
Deeds Filed in County Clerk Higgs Office in Bryan Area
Listings show D W Hardy et al transferring 666 acres Brazos bottom land for 30750 dollars to Ewing Norwood and H H Hendrix and other transfers including 104 acres McMahon league for 300 dollars and 700 acres Samuel Davidson survey for 1250 dollars. Fire safety inspection urges premises cleanup and use of extinguishers to reduce risk and insurance costs.
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D. W. Hardy
Brazos Bottom
Higgs
D. W. Hardy, Jr
Letty Ann Millican
Bettie Oldham
J. M. Oldham
W. J. Bryan
City of
Bryan
Fire Department Monthly Meeting Highlights Building Inspections
At last night’s regular meeting the fire department reported on the week’s city mercantile inspections. Elevators lacked guard rails in many cases and volatile oils were stored in unsafe cans. Several stores showed loose packing materials and excelsior scattered on floors.
Army Motor Trucks In Use In Laredo Commented On
Associated Press reports in Laredo Texas on October 10 that powerful army motor trucks show efficiency of electricity and gasoline in modern drills while an army officer asserts the mule will remain indispensable. Mules with gear on their backs easily ascend river banks, whereas motorcycles detour to join regiments.
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Associated Press
Laredo
Texas
Colonel Opens Nation Tour Urging Faith in Party
The colonel plans a nationwide tour to urge voters to trust the party he once denounced as unworthy of trust four years ago, as reported by the Macon Telegraph.
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Macon
Receiver's Sale of Brazos County lands in 1916
Notice of sale by receiver in cause Hogan-Allnoch Dry Goods versus Thos H Royder. On November 7 1916 five land tracts totaling 1216.47 acres plus 18 lots in Wellborn Brazos County will be auctioned cash to highest bidder with 20 percent bid deposit, subject to court approval. Sale in front of Bryan courthouse.
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Eleventh District Court
Harris County
Texas
Hogan-Allnoch Dry Goods Company
Thos. H. Royder
Brazos Bottom
Wellborn
Brazos County
Bryan
A. D
J. G. Farquahar
Watson murder trial set for today in Waco
The murder trial of T. R. Watson of Teague, banker, charged with killing former State Banking Commissioner Patterson, is scheduled for today in Waco with a special venire of 150.
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Associated Press
Waco, Tex
T. R. Watson
Teague
Patterson
Wade Family Thanks for Kindness After Loss
Words fail to express our thanks to all who remembered us in the passing away of our dear wife and mother. May God's choicest blessings rest upon you all. Mr. T. E. Wade, L. F. Wade, J. W. Wade, P. E. Wade, J. H. Wade, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Wade.
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T. E. Wade
L. F.wade
J. W. Wade
P. E. Wade
J. H. Wade
Mrs
T. C. Wade
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