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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
1
A cablegram to the Chinese Daily World reports the 24th Chinese Army Corps totaling about fifteen thousand picked troops from northern provinces is being mobilized in China for immediate departure to Europe, according to Shanirchai correspondent.
An Associated Press report from Los Aneles states that two hundred Mexican soldiers from the Guaymas garrison were drowned when a Mexican government transport barge sank in the Gulf of California Sunday night. The barge, towing horses and military equipment, was moving from Point Elisabeth to Labolsa Sonora, in tow of a government tug.
The House sought an Attorney General opinion on whether the West Texas and Northeast Texas Agricultural and Mechanical colleges can be created as branches of the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College and be funded. The text argues the 1876 constitution designates Brazos county as a branch of the University of Texas and restricts further branches or appropriations without explicit constitutional authority.
Italians push for control of key positions northeast of Gorizia in a fierce front on the Austro Italian line. The war office reports continued fighting with the Zeitung noting over five hundred additional prisoners taken yesterday.
Franz Fiset testified that Wilbur P Allen chairman of the Reg ents said in April Vinson was meeting friends expectations but on June 6 after Governor Ferguson remitted five thousand dollars bail bond Allen called Vinson utterly incompetent.
Berlin dispatch reports that more than seven thousand five hundred prisoners have been captured so far in the Riga offensive. Army headquarters also confirms the seizure of one hundred eighty guns.
Kansas City reports two thousand Cudahy Packing employees walked out seeking higher wages and shorter hours, causing a near standstill in operations. The walkout reflects labor tension as negotiations likely proceed.
The Texas House motions to seek the attorney general's opinion on constitutional authority for the legislature to establish and fund Agricultural and Mechanical colleges as branches of the Texas A and M College or the University of Texas. The request references acts from the Thirty-fifth legislature and bills creating West Texas and Northeast Texas branches.
Berne reports both nations ratified an economic convention in force through April 1918. Germany gains monthly coal and iron deliveries and Swiss credit of 20 million francs for coal. Switzerland grants credits, fertilizer, sugar, chocolate, and dairy exports, plus cattle exports, with terms tied to German banking endorsements.
The notice covers New York and New Orleans cotton futures for October December and January with price ranges and daily point changes. It lists spot prices for districts including New York New Orleans Galveston Houston Dallas and Bryan along with river basis and mile totals of receipts across brick warehouse Lawrence and Farmers Union totaling 3858.
The note lists closing prices for Conn for December 1 12 42 3 8 and May 108 3 18. It also provides oats closing figures for September 56 3 8 1 4 December 55 3 8 and May 58 8 18.
Petrograd rosters report the Russian retreat is continuing toward the northeast near the Melupe river crossing as the war office issues the update.
Copenhagen reports naval expert Captain Von Kneswetter of the Berlin Lokal Angeiger predicts submarine sinkings will total about 750000 tons in August.
Indications show a joint conference of Bituminous coal mine operators and United States mine workers officials in Indianapolis will hear a demand for wage increases. The session is expected to adjourn without action to reconvene in Washington in a few days.
A Bryan boy in the United States expeditionary force writes from France dated August 10 1917 praising Paris sights and friendly French people. He notes YMCA support including stationery books phonograph and tobacco plus daily chores and pay with mentions of Czechs Russians Poles Italians and many beautiful women.
Paris officials led by President Poincare and Secretary Painleve visited General Pershing at American army headquarters today. They inspected the training camp with General Pettain observing the facilities.
Sunday in Nava sota Miss Floss Corey riding to the funeral of Mr. Johnson at Millican received a broken arm when the buggy overturned as the horse became frightened. Dr Smith of Millican attended. She was visiting Mr Burrows family. injury not serious and minor inconvenience expected.
State Purchasing Agent George Leavy announces that Texas saved more than 325000 during the 1916 17 period through the purchasing agent's office. This attributed gain reflects economies in state procurement and extended across multiple departments.
London reports that on the night of September four five German aircraft dropped bombs on three hospitals. Local fighting and patrol encounters occurred southeast of St Julie and east of Fleursaix during the same period.
Premier Ribot stated in Paris that France will not compromise on recovering Alsace and Lorraine. The Sept 6 address reinforced French insistence on restoring those territories as a non negotiable goal.
Paris AP reports that on Sunday night two German attacks against the Aisne front were repelled by French forces.
Austin reports Governor Hobby sent a message to the legislature urging passage of laws to meet federal requirements for maintaining the fish cultural station at San Marcos.
A speaker expresses a liking for Texas, contrasting it with cooler, steadier weather. They remark that Texas feels unique and favorable, noting its November-like climate but without the volatility, favoring Texas overall.
Mayor Thompson filed a petition in a suit seeking 250000 against the Chicago Herald Company and publisher James Keeley. The suit cites harsh criticism of the mayor's anti war stance as part of the contested statements.
Long September 6. Eugendi L Wile of Chicago manager of the Reisch Indemnity Co of Springfield shot and killed himself. Ill health was the cause. San Angelo September 6 John W Reilley aged sixty retired capitalist shot and killed himself this morning. He had been ill.
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder informs state governors that appeals to the president from district draft exemption boards will not trigger new regulations for now. Appeals should go from district boards to state headquarters then to the provost marshal. Local boards must grant transfers only for great and unusual hardship.
Raffe Emerson of the Texas railroad commission has been commissioned as an officer in the naval reserve flying corps after passing the rigorous physical exam in Washington. The Texas railroad commissioners grant him leave of absence for the war duration, following common practice of major railways and utilities.
Washington reports a nationwide seizure of Industrial Workers of the World documents. The action targets disloyalty and sedition as authorities clamp down on I W W materials across the nation.
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