Germans Make Early Gains in Night Attack at Ablaincourt
London reports German forces strike Ablaincourt south of the Somme and seize part of the village and trenches northeast. French counterattacks follow. Berlin adds Germans held Amos Wood and captured 400 prisoners. Separate notes say Germans gained ground in Bucsenland Transylvania with 300 Romanians captured.
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London
Ablaincourt
Somme
Partis
Fench
Berlin
Amos Wood
Bucsenland
Transylvania
Golden Jubilee of First National Bank of Houston
The Bankers' Magazine recounts the fiftieth anniversary of the First National Bank of Houston and notes F. M. Law as vice president. It traces Law from Bryan Texas to Beaumont and finally to Houston where he became vice president in December 1914.
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Eagle
F. M. Law
First National Bank of Houston
Bankers’ Magazine
Mr. Law
Oscar Wells
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Law
Bryan
Texas
First National Bank
Beaumont
French steamer Redel sunk by German submarine
Berlin announces Redel, built as a submarine destroyer, was sunk in the Mediterranean October 2 by two torpedoes from a German submarine. On October 4 German subs also sank the French auxiliary Gallia with about 1,300 soldiers aboard, around 1,000 drowned. Paris had reported the Gallia loss last week.
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Berlin
Redel
Mediterranean
Gallia
Paris
King Ferdinand to Command Armies in Romania
Bucharest reports King Ferdinand of Romania will personally take supreme command of the Russian and Romanian armies. The announcement notes substantial Russian reinforcements expected to arrive in Romania.
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Bucharest
Ferdinand of
Rumania
Professor Jetton Visits Eagle Office in City
Prof R L Jetton of Austin called at the Eagle office Friday. Raised at Oak Woods Leon county he quit printing for academia and now teaches Greek at the State University. He attended the Synod session in the city this week.
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R. L. Jetton
Austin
Eagle
Jetton
Oak Woods
Leon County
University At
Europe
Justice Court Examines Forgery Charged Pair
W H Gordon and O L Hill, both white men, faced an examining trial Thursday in Justice of the Peace L D McGee's court. Each was granted bond set at $500.
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W. H. Gordon
O. L. Hill
Court of Justice of the Peace
L. D. McGee
Parker praises Wilson at Progressive reception
John M. Parker, Progressive vice presidential candidate, urged re election of President Wilson at a National Progressive party reception in New York. He said he is not a Democrat but credited Wilson with progressive legislation bringing happiness and prosperity to millions.
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Associated Press
New York
Wilson
John M. Parker
National Progressive Party
Woodrow Wilson
Death of F Wetter Leaves Bryan With Deep Regret
Frederick Wetter died at 8 15 PM on Thursday October 12 after a two week illness at his Bryan home. Born in Westfalen Germany September 8 1843 he was 73 years old. He came to the U S in 1859 settled in Philadelphia and moved to Bryan in 1867 where he remained a respected citizen. He was a Presbyterian and member of A O U W Woodmen of the World and an honorary Sons of Hermann. Survived by his widow Martha Elizabeth Wetter five children and one grandchild Funeral Friday at 4 PM with religious services by Rev C H Storey and A O U W escort. Floral tributes testified to his esteem.
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Frederick Wetter
Wetter
West Fallen
Germany
United States
Philadelphia
Bryan
F. Wetter
Presbyterian Church
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Woodmen of the World
Sons of
Hermann
Martha Elizabeth Wetter
Ed M. Sims
Martha Elizabeth Robinson
San Antonio
Charles G. Wetter
Clara
Pena Wetter
Hudson Manly Robinson
C. H. Storey
Gilmore Injunction Reversed Over Ballot Name
Fort Worth Texas October 14 The Texas Court of Civil Appeals reversed the injunction that barred the State Democratic executive committee from placing Charles H Hurdleston on the ballot to succeed the late Judge Williams The ruling also blocked Secretary of State John G McKay from certifying Hurdleston signed by Governor Ferguson after his appointment The case centers on whether voters may write in Hurdleston on the official ballot
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Court of Civil Appeals
C. E. Gilmore
Wills Point
Judge Williams
Democratic Executive Committee
Charles H. Hurdleston
Ferguson
Secretary of State
John G. McKay
Hurdleston
Gilmore
Death of Albany Texas resident J C Renfro noted
Mr J C Renfro of Albany Texas and former Franklin Robertson county citizen died Thursday night at 940 oclock. He was well known in Bryan and had many friends here who regret his passing. Remains were brought to Franklin and will be buried there tomorrow. His wife Miss Julia Wallace of Bryan and several Bryan relatives will attend the funeral including M E Wallace Mr and Mrs Hugo John Mrs Belle Ransome W P Wallace.
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J. C. Renfro
Albany
Texas
Franklin
Robertson County
Renfro
Bryan
Julia Wallace
Hugo John
Belle Ransome
W. P. Wallace
Another Circus Coming to Bryan
Sells Floto circus announced for Bryan on Tuesday November 7 with world champion heavyweight Jess Willard and famed wrestler Frank Gotch as attractions. Advance agent A P Betts made the date public stating the show is larger this season and promises strong draw for the city.
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Bryan
A. P. Betts
Jess Willard
Frank Gotch
Weather bulletin outlines October storm and 1917 crop forecasts
Washington forecast center reports a series of disturbances from October 12 through 22 with warm and cool waves and an impending severe storm near October 26. It notes prior successful crop forecasts for September, calls for selling grain and cautious cotton bets, and warns readers against expecting free detailed forecasts for 1917 crop weather.
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Washington, D. C
United States Weather Bureau
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Vancouver
Pacific
Rocky Ridge
Plains
Meridian
Ohio
Newfoundland
Kentuckian Turns Snakebite Tale Into Local Business
A Kentuckian who bit a moccasin and cured himself with a quart of corn whiskey now runs a thriving enterprise identifying the snake’s last seen location. The Macon Telegraph notes the curious venture drawing curiosity and customers.
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Macon
Black shopper swindles for $12 with fake check at apple store
A man described as a Black shopper bought three bushels of apples at T. J. Caywood’s on Main and 23rd, paid with a forged $15 check to Joe Lewis signed by R. B. Parker & Co., and left with $12 in cash. Authorities note the forger aimed to imitate a Brazos bottom name and may have fled to fetch a wagon.
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T. J. Caywood
Main and 23Rd Streets
Sheriff's Department
Brazos Bottom
Parkers
Lewis
Mr. Gooch Hurt in Loft Fall
Yesterday morning Ira Gooch attempted to enter the loft by the top step it gave way sending him to the ground bruising him considerably. He is confined to bed today but hopes to be back at his business soon according to the Navasota Examiner.
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Ira Gooch
Barber Shop Relocated to Expanded Modern Premises
P. J. Palasota and Frank Patronello moved their barber shop from the old stand by Cloud's market to the former Vick's confectionery building. The remodeled site is now a first rate facility with three barbers and an extra chair, inviting friends and the public to visit. It hurts a man more to be lied about than for him to be about others.
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P. J. Palasota
Frank Patronello
Cloud's Market
Vick's
Free Delivery Service Settled Citywide Expansion
Secretary McElroy of the Commercial Club says the government will start two city delivery routes next month if the city erects street signs and numbers houses on the covered streets. Mayor Harris, City Engineer Adams, and McElroy will bid for signs, with construction beginning soon. The plan is a starter, expanding after sidewalks and numbering are added.
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McElroy
Commercial Club
Harris
Adams
Mr. McElroy
Allen Academy dominates Caldwell High in football rout
Allen Academy overwhelmed Caldwell High School 84 to 0 in a one sided afternoon game. Hatter scored early as the home team built a 19 point lead in the opening quarter, with reserves contributing in the second. Caldwell showed heart but was outmatched by the larger academy squad and its seasoned players. Referee McMurray A&M, umpire Marshall Bullock, head linesman Parker officiated.
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Allen Academy
Caldwell High School
Hatter
Academy
Hudson
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Japan
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Pekin
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Great Houston Bank
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Prof. Jetton
Justice Court
M. H. James
Progresowve
MR. F. Wetter
Zens
Court of Civil Appals
Muddle
Sells-Floto Shows
Severa
Gothard
John Mikulastik
Rid
Box
Iron Mountain
Mich
W. F. Severa CO
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
MR. Gooch
Washington
Allen
Caldwell
Jas. F. Ballard
ST. Louis, MO
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