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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1915
Page
7
Elizabeth F Mohr wife of Dr Frank Lin Mohr was arrested after three negroes signed a confession that she offered 2000 dollars to kill Mohr who was fatally shot Tuesday night in Providence R I The suspects are charged with murder and all are held without bail.
An elderly letter from Dr Todd to Editor Eagle notes ample crops with oats and other grains shipped, good wheat and corn yields, and a dry community after two dry years. He mentions ample feed, no room for complaints, and reflects on country conditions.
T L Todd reflects on recent two good crops and drought patterns after storms in the past. He notes corn surprises and a local irrigation pump mill, expresses optimism about land agents and future harvests, and wishes better crops ahead.
The English pound fell 5 to 6 cents this morning, paralyzing foreign exchange markets. Anxiety rises over the impact on American exports and the broader international economy.
Galveston Sept 1 four infantry companies to Del Rio six to San Antonio and the entire Fourth Infantry with Sixth Cavalry to Harlingen. All will likely depart Texas City before Friday, as railway equipment is collected.
In Northeastern Oregon counties settlers fled as a forest fire spread about ten miles from Portland. Authorities said the blaze, burning eighty miles from Portland, cannot be controlled without rain.
Ex Governor T. M. Campbell returns to Palestine after speaking in Sherman. He refuses to discuss the upcoming senatorial race saying there is time for candidates to enter. He is receiving many pledges of support if he enters the race.
City Fire Marshal John Daly Jr launches a fire prevention drive to cut losses. A signed pledge commits participants to clear trash, remove inflammables, and inspect flues and heating systems before cold weather to reduce fire hazards and incidents.
The document, dated August 19 1836, records Colonel Wheelock in East Texas seeking 1000 regular army recruits this fall to press the war. It argues Mexico aims to wore down Texas forces on the frontier and insists only a strong centralized government and Henry Smith for president can avert ruin, urging full effort from Captain Jimmie.
The letter urges communication with Colonel Wheelock and praises his character and army plans. It predicts a glorious campaign next spring beyond the Rio Grande and notes strong support for Smith. Millard expresses hopes for Henry’s release or escape from Matamoros and sends regards to Mr. Neal and Miss Amanda.
Washington reports claim President Wilson broke with Colonel Edward M. House over recognizing General Carranza. Secretary Tumulty issued a statement as authorized by the President denying the estrangement as false and malicious. He also denied any move to replace William F. McCombs as DNC chair, calling the rumors mischievous.
Teague Texas Sept. 1 In the Freestone County election held Tuesday returns indicate prohibition carried by more than 300 majority. The count shows PROS won in Freestone with a likely margin exceeding three hundred votes.
Dallas Texas September 1 I C Williams of Smithville was slugged by highwaymen last night and died this morning. Police say the attack occurred on a road near the city and Williams succumbed to injuries at the hospital.
Honolulu reports continued clearing of the F-4 crash site with twenty one victims remaining unidentified. Recovery teams said the corpses are skeletal, hindering identification efforts.
The Associated Press reports Carranza gar risons at Frontera and San Juan Bautista revolted. The governor and other officials escaped to Vera Cruz as state department advices arrive from Washington on September 2.
Fire swept through the St. Francis Girls Orphanage in San Francisco this morning destroying the building and claiming five lives. Local authorities investigate cause and confirm victims.
The International & Great Northern Railway Company completed Bryan street excavation yesterday. The street is leveled and graded for graveling with a road grader today, and the track lowered to match. Creosoted cross ties laid, curbs and gutters to be built, graveling to follow. contracts awarded to T. B. Hubbard for concrete curbs and gutters and to C. L. Bernay for excavation.
The German public is not informed of Germany yielding in submarine warfare. Berlin reports Grodno outer forts captured as of Sept 2. Four Turkish transports torpedoed by British submarines. Germany pays 48 000 in indemnity for Die Liège deaths. Britain protests American German goods imports. Berlin claims about 5 000 Russians captured on the Eastern front.
The Times reports Germany hid its concession to the United States on submarine warfare. London newspapers doubt Britain can accept a settlement that classifies liners against merchantmen and crews after Bernstorff's note to Lansing. An Adriatic officer says the Arabic sinking involved a steel net and claims fifty German submarines captured in sixty days.
London report says the British steamer Savona was sunk probably by a submarine. Three crew members are missing amid the attack.
State canvassing board completes tally of July 24 special election. Six amendments failed: voting anywhere 42,690 for 90,994 against. Supreme Court seats 30,957 for 98,979 against. road tax 37,861 for 95,063 against. students loan fund 27,520 for 102,627 against. levee and drainage 32,772 for 97,546 against. college separation 59,398 for 1,658 against. Twenty-three counties did not report and Nacogdoches County was discarded for noncompliance.
George A Williams transfers 133 1 3 acres in the Jose Maria Barrera survey Brazos County to M H James for 400 dollars. M H James to O E Saunders undivided three fourths in 123 1 3 acres in the Jose Maria survey Brazos County for 300 dollars. A J Boxley to A N Abercrombie Lots 12 and 14 Brogdon subdivision Bryan addition for 600 dollars.
Clarence Calhoun Jr. to Alpha Williams also listed in marriage licenses. Ed Mathis and Miss Lestine Steele received licenses as part of the civil registrations noted.
Petrograd official reports a Russian success in Galicia with the capture of seven thousand German troops. The dispatch notes the advance and encirclement of enemy forces, underscoring a significant battlefield turnover amid ongoing Eastern Front actions.
Cardinal Gibbons handed President Wilson a papal note seeking European peace. He met with Secretary Lansing and said the content would not be revealed now. The Vatican urged neutral powers to join in efforts to restore peace.
A compact collection of quips on wealth poverty and social pretenses. It cheekily mocks fools knowledge and romance while offering sly observations on ambition pride and social uphill climbs. The cadence mirrors a humorous society page subtitle of the era.
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