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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
7
Associated Press report from Paducah Kentucky on October 16 describes a mob seizing two Black men from the jail, fatally harming them, and burning their bodies near the home of a woman. One man had confronted a white woman and the other allegedly approved the action.
Chastes H. Hughes spoke to farmers in Hastings urging that the Democratic administration ignored agricultural interests by backing the Adamson law. He cited a telegram from Texas Farmers Union President Henry N. Pope to President Wilson asking that farmers be allowed to submit data in railroad arbitration with the Brotherhoods.
Washington reports US cotton consumption in September at 529000 bales, up from 498000 a year earlier. The note is followed by a humor item from Life magazine about a widower and a coffin priced perilously high.
Austin Texas October 16 Attorney General B F Looney travels to Washington to oppose new railroad freight rates set to take effect November 1 following the Interstate Commerce Commission decision in the rate case.
Assistant State Health Officer W C Lincecum and State Sanitary Engineer E H Ehlers visited Bryan to assess city water. They found two shallow wells produced high quality water while the deep well yielded mineral water similar to Carlsbad Wells. They cannot stop deep well use and praised Bryan's sanitary delivery system.
Atlantic City N J Oct 16 Luis Cabrera chairman of the Mexican commission presented to the American members a statement from Ambassador-Designate Eliseo Arredondo declaring that his government intended an active campaign against General Villa.
Bar Harbor Maine October 16 The destroyer McDougall abruptly recalled a liberty party and sped out of harbor after shoreline shore leave. Four blasts of the whistle summoned the last boat load as she departed at full speed. The rugged coast near Bar Harbor has long fueled rumors of wireless stations and secret submarine bases in the area.
In a Saturday game at Galveston College of Texas fell 18 to 0 to the State University of Louisiana. The Texas team lost to A and M with a shutout, marking a decisive late season result.
A concise reflection on trust and morality. The quote suggests that persuading a thief of virtue is challenging, highlighting cynicism about human nature and integrity. It frames honesty as a scarce resource in moral climates.
Overseas News says the Romanian second army lost about two divisions as the first and much of the second were nearly annihilated by an Austro German attack at Dermannstadt. Romania planned to send aid, but the retreat became a panicky flight after overextension.
William Jennings Price the American minister in Panama protests the appointment of Judge Demosthenes Arosemena as attorney general citing anti American actions dating back to 1912 1915 and anti American writings including remarks on Goethals and canal stores Arosemena disputes the charges and notes Price once supported him but now opposes his chief prosecuting role
The entente allies formally recognize the provisional government of Greece on Crete, established by former Premier Venizelos, signaling official support and legitimation of the administration.
Ten thousand constitutionalist troops reportedly deserted at Tehuacan on October 6 and joined the Felix Diaz movement. A 5,000-strong column led by General Jose Ysabel Robles declared for Diaz, while another 5,000 under General Cesario Castro also defected, though Castro reportedly escaped with his staff and remained loyal to Carranza.
Superintendent William C. Lawson reports Bryan City Schools gain state aid totaling 1250 for domestic economy and manual training at Bryan High School from a special appropriation. The grants raise Bryan’s total state-supported funds to 2000 under Lawson’s management, reflecting recognized standards and efficient supervision.
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