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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1915
Page
3
The United States will make no more peace efforts until both sides welcome its good offices. President Wilson’s offer to mediate remains valid and awaits acceptance from all parties involved in the European conflict.
Madrid reports the Spanish government denies abroad claims of general mobilization in October. The denial comes as Madrid awaits a reply to its protest to Germany over the sinking of the Isidoro by a submarine.
The Associated Press reports Field Marshal von [illegible] captured Grodno and the German advance continues toward Berlin as last strong Russian fortifications fall. Also, the American cruiser Des Moines arrived at Canea Crete with over 500 refugees from Jaffa Palestine. The reception was noted as enthusiastic. London reports The British...
Three suspects charged with killing Dr. Franklin Mohr deny confessing to the Associated Press that they acted on Mrs. Mohr's instigation. They state they do not believe Mrs. Mohr knew of the crime and maintain their innocence.
Washington reports no official confirmation of Mexican troop concentration along the Northeast border, with mobilized forces under General Funston. In Brownsville Texas four Carranza soldiers fired across the Rio Grande at a rancher and Texas rangers nearby as cavalry rushes to the scene.
Berlin reports German forces pushing toward Riga on the Baltic Sea and seizing an important position about forty miles from the city as Russian defenses fray.
Amsterdam dispatch reports German and Austrian armies near separation on the Eastern front with Austrians expected to move from Poland to the Serbian front. A letter to the Presbyterian board notes 1000 Christians killed and 4000 died of disease in Uramiah during five months of Turkish occupation. The British steamer William T. Lewis was sunk off Queenstown by a German submarine.
American Consul Silliman reports a severe railroad disaster two hundred miles east of Mexico City. The wreck killed about two hundred people including many women and children, with details reviewed after days.
Three people were killed and one seriously burned in a natural gas explosion near Ollton, Tulsa, Oklahoma, last night. The blast occurred around late evening, prompting emergency response and investigations into the cause.
Dresden Tenn September 4 a negro accused of entering a white woman's room was lynched at Greenfield Tennessee today. Sheriff and mob actions report a violent extrajudicial killing with no trial.
The Cotton Palace in Waco Texas runs November 6 to 21 with a new half mile track and grandstand. Racing secretary Robert Nickels of Mart leads entries from across the South aided by $5500 purses as plans call for large attendance and strong horse showings.
Waco Texas free concerts at the Cotton Palace November 6 to 21 will feature Cavallo's forty piece band from St Louis. The management secured a top US orchestra whose concerts are costly elsewhere but are absolutely free at the Cotton Palace drawing music lovers from across the region.
Waco Texas rapid growth in Texas hog raising prompts livestock committee to double swine facilities for exhibition. This year three times as many hogs are expected, with prominent breeders nationwide sending mayfield notices. Premiums and prizes are greatly increased.
In Waco Texas the Woman's Exchange invites all visitors to the Cotton Palace to enjoy a women only space. Mrs Will Mistrot leads the committee offering friendly hospitality and a chance to exchange products and ideas while preparing to make the section more attractive for this year.
In Waco Texas the city’s women organize a monster street parade during the Cotton Palace. The event promises one of the most beautiful affairs of the exposition with hundreds of decorated automobiles and Goats in the procession.
Waco prepares to host Texas editors on Press Day Thursday November 11 inviting every editor to attend. National Editorial Association leaders Lee Rountree and Sam Harben pledge attendance along with Judd Lewis Hugh Fitzgerald Joe Taylor and many other prominent Texas editors. Local officials promise a cordial reception and careful arrangements for a happy day.
A lively livestock parade in Waco Texas will feature each director leading a stallion cow or jack as well as prominent business leaders guiding animals, providing one of the Cotton Palace’s most amusing spectacles.
A Waco led delegation visits Bryan to push Brazos river navigation and flood prevention. Speakers include W. W. Seeley H. M. Baine Senator A. R. McCollum and J. Felton Lane. Resolutions favor completed locks and dams and public ownership of docks with a Brazos Valley Improvement Association to curb floods.
Port au Prince September 4 Rear Admiral Caperton proclaimed martial law in all Haitian districts occupied by American troops. The people are calm.
Brazos County Judge J T Maloney says the commissioners court will seek Burleson County help at the next meeting to cover Jones bridge damage from the recent storm. Repair costs are estimated at about 6000 dollars. Burleson County commissioners had promptly assisted with Pitts Bridge flood damage.
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