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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
1
Seattle dispatch reports a Northern Railway oil dock at Smith Cove burned through the night and into morning. An enormous oil spill and dock structure were consumed, with unofficial estimates placing losses around a million dollars. No exact figures were confirmed, but authorities expect substantial damage to facilities and stock.
Two deaths and multiple serious cases reported at A and M College units. Thomas W. Rambold of Junction Texas dies at 29 after pneumonia and battle fatigue. Prof I R Barwis dies in Bryan after influenza and rapid pneumonia. Maj. Corbett notes improving conditions among soldiers and students.
The Associated Press reports from Amsterdam that Wilson’s peace reply caused a panic in Berlin banking circles and on the stock exchange. The German supreme command will arrive in Berlin this week to discuss mobilization, national strength concentration, and raising the military age.
London reports a national restaurant set up to expose profiteers is self supporting and earning about 350 dollars weekly, equating to 70 percent yearly on capital. Mels at 13 cents yield a net profit of about two cents. The remark from the Manchester Guardian notes war time dining at fair prices with profit. The British food controller plans expanding national restaurants in major cities.
A long list of individual and organizational contributors appears with varied amounts, including Millican J D Battle $200, Wellborn J G Cervera $200, College $1000, $600, and 400 others. The donors encompass numerous private individuals, families, and businesses such as Parker estate $2500, Fountain Bros $2000, Astin Hardware Co $500, and many $50 to $500 gifts, reflecting broad support.
AP dispatch from Belgium reports Allied forces a mile west of Roulers advancing and patrolling toward Courtrai. Lys crossings at Comines and Wervice confirmed. German retreat slows fronts from Pont Avennin to Rolleghem as Belgians seize Beyrn station and Cuerne is stormed.
Paris reports British patrols entered Lille's western suburbs this morning as forces moved during the ongoing operations in northern France.
Douglas Fairbanks left Washington for New York by mail airplane to find the donor who will match Barney Baruch for a one million dollar subscription to the liberty loan.
Stockholm reports insurrection spreading in Ukraine with German troops said to side with rebels. Thousands hoist red flags near Ekaterinoslav and clash with officers as 5000 armed men move toward Poltava.
Rev. Charles Clingman, named to succeed Rev. Clin ton C Quin as rector of Trinity Episcopal, is due in Houston tomorrow. He comes from Dallas where he led Incarnation Church for five years. Quin is elected bishop coadjutor of the Texas diocese and will be consecrated Oct. 24 in Houston by Bishop Daniel S. Tuttle. Quin will keep residence in Houston.
Secretary Daniels urged American shipbuilders to accelerate destroyer production to support the expanding submarine campaign and confront German plans.
Several of Germanys largest torpedo boats left Zeebrugge during a stormy night accompanied by German warships filled with soldiers. The movement included ships also reported to be leaving Ostend as they head toward Germany.
At Camp Mabry the University of Texas training school for automobile mechanics has 89 newly commissioned second lieutenants assigned to various companies. The officers hail from 26 universities and three military academies across 14 states, including Missouri, Minnesota, Arkansas, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas A and M schools, Texas A and M, and Mississippi.
Over 48 hours three Italians in Brazos County died of pneumonia. John Fezino and Joe Carone were buried from St. Anthony's Church by Rev. Father DeSimone. Fezino died at his farm four miles from Bryan and Carone died in Mudville. Marie Delac was buried yesterday after dying from pneumonia Sunday.
R A Martin, former educational secretary at Camp Travis, arrives at College to work with students. He brings years in Texas public schools and Y work since July 1. J B McCrover transfers to Camp Bowie.
Baron Burian, Austrian foreign minister, told the foreign affairs committee of a Hungarian delegation that he is confident Turkey will remain faithful to the Teutonic alliance. He also reaffirmed Austria's loyalty to Germany.
Cable from Lieutenant Addison Douglas, former University of Minnesota athlete, said he was killed but later corrected he is alive. He served in France as second then first lieutenant and now commands ammunition supplies on a frontline sector.
Paris reports that when allied troops entered St Quentin they found all cathedral pillars excavated to ground level for explosives. The fast advance stopped the Germans from completing the destruction plan.
The government conducts a non public inquiry into the influenza and pneumonia outbreak linked to barracks five. Witnesses were examined and affidavits turned over by The Eagle, supporting charges by local officials and the Bryan mayor. The Eagle pledges fair, impartial reporting and promises action based on the inquiry's findings.
Amsterdam October 15 reports a Rheinsch Westphalian Gazette claim that German submarine warfare will reach a climax in the winter. The movement is linked to causing an economic crisis of unexpected scale in Entente countries.
A bold public opinion statement urges citizens to buy war bonds to support soldiers and victory. It warns that support will be judged by financial aid rather than words or tears, stressing concrete contributions over patriotism rhetoric.
Thursday night the city commission will meet to consider calling an election to fill the vacancy caused by W. S. Wilson Jr. The body will also discuss an ordinance requiring six day work weeks for all able bodied adults, which is expected to pass.
J J Ray, Army Y M C A at Kelly Field Texas, with five dependents aged 5, 7, 7, 12 and 14, is informed by the national war work council overseas department that overseas assignment is not advisable. The letter notes the large family and financial dependence and expresses gratitude for his service.
Paris reports the political situation in Constantinople prior to Enver Pasha and Talaat Pasha stepping down showed threats of force unless the cabinet resigned and peace was secured at any cost, a dispatch from the Turkish capital says.
Mrs Jessie Meredith aged about 40 died last night at her home after a two weeks illness of pneumonia. Survived by three children Mildred Hilda and Adeline. Dansby company took charge of the body and it will be sent this afternoon to Millican for interment.
Ed Hall received a call from P. C. Gibson of Calvert saying the town would help with influenza conditions. Citizens of Calvert offered to rent a three story hotel and house soldiers if needed, a gesture Bryan residents appreciated as timely and considerate.
J. B. Conway, 35, died Saturday of pneumonia at a San Antonio hospital. The body was brought to Bryan and reached here Sunday evening, with funeral services this morning at E. H. Astin’s residence. Interment followed at City cemetery.
Amsterdam Oct 16 Lieut Roland C Garros the French aviator reported missing October 7 after a flight over German lines was shot down and killed according to a German message.
The House gave immediate consideration to a military deficiency bill carrying over six billion dollars to fund an enlarged war program for nine months. Leaders expect passage tomorrow. The program calls for an army of five million men, eighty divisions in France and eighteen in training in the U S by July 1.
On October 16 at Verdun the German defense matched yesterday’s strength with machine gun fire and artillery. Minor counterattacks were launched but all were repulsed. the German efforts aimed to sow disruption and save time amid the American advance.
In Flanders on October 16 the Belgian cavalry were reported within a mile of the key railway center at Thielt. German forces resumed long range bombardment of Dunkirk on the Straits of Dover, causing civilian casualties from the shelling.
London reports say the official press bureau has no foundation for Tuesday afternoon claims that Germany capitulated. Amsterdam paper Nieuwe Rotterdam Courant withdraws its report on German capitulation and abdication citing lack of confirmation.
Reports from Amsterdam and Paris claim Germany has capitulated and Emperor William abdicated or may abdicate. London officials say no official confirmation exists though rumors persist. Paris cites Geneva sources noting talks of a William abdication to his grandson with Henry as regent. Reuters notes Wilson peace terms may gain acceptance and Berlin contemplates stopping submarine warfare.
A hand mirror from a passenger’s bag guided a sailor to use heliograph signals that drew a destroyer in to rescue fifty survivors from the torpedoed liner Galway Castle. The signals also saved others clinging to wreckage.
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