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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
6
London reports three million men clash on the French front in a bid to emulate the 1870 Sedan outcome. Germans press the encircling move while French claim wearisome, pitting Mezieres and the Vosges against a retreating foe. signals of a major Allied battle near Lafere.
James E. Ferguson refused the lower House invitation to address the Legislature. In a firm reply he said acceptance would be improper amid urgent welfare matters and the push for immediate relief to the current crisis.
The French embassy says the Anglo French army had to yield ground in parts but was not broken through. The report concerns the German attack on the French left flank and notes no decisive breakthrough.
A dispatch from Dieppe reports the Croissilles action continues with French claims of success at Guise. Paris notes enemy supply lines broken with troops subsisting on horse flesh. British transports are said to be operating admirably as Russia anticipates a decisive victory after capturing a railroad center south of Lemberg.
Rome dispatches report a force of 200000 troops mobilized under German officers. Turkish officials doubt Turkey will side with Germany. in Washington the Turkish ambassador notes the army was mobilized three weeks ago.
Paris reports all reservists not yet mobilized have been summoned to active service, expanding wartime manpower.
An official German report says three Russian corps were annihilated at Allenstein with 70,000 men captured including two generals. The British embassy reports Turkey is about to declare war.
Survivors of the Sedoff Arctic expedition of 1912 have reached Archangel. Sedoff perished during a vain dash for the pole. he originated the idea of using polar bears to draw his sleds.
The excursion steamer City of Chicago raced to the harbor breakwater as flames engulfed her, but she safely landed all passengers before sinking at daylight. The incident was reported by Associated Press from Chicago on September 1.
War Department designates Major Joseph H. Ford and Captains Augustine McIntyre Kerkley Enochs to Austria Hungary as observers. Captains W A Castle and Alexander Miller will join British troops in Paris. Germany Russia and France have not yet consented to American observers.
Rome reports no pope elected as conclave hall stays shut after Cardinals gathered last night to elect a pope. The silence suggests no result yet and the election remains in suspense.
Pensacola September 1 American National Bank closed its doors after a deposit run. The bank reportedly carried deposits totaling 1,700,000 dollars and will likely address creditor claims as authorities assess the failure.
Agricultural Agent R R Claridge says wheat can be grown on sandy soils with lime and humus. Lime rock, ground form, is best though heavier to apply. lime benefits most crops and could boost profits as markets rise.
Washington reports the big U S warships expected to reach northern waters within a day or two after being withdrawn from Vera Cruz. Ports mouth and Brooklyn yards anticipate a boost in work as fleet assembly draws near, with yards preparing for an unusually prosperous fall.
The document lists petit jurors summoned for the first week of the September term. Names include Y. C. Watson, F. W. Yeager, C. C. Dulaney, W. P. Bullock, Atha Todd, and others scheduled to appear Tuesday, September 8. The roster covers multiple jurors such as J. L. Lloyd, J. W. Abbott, J. E. Astin, T. H. Franklin, and George F. Woodall among the 40 plus names.
The Hague dispatch reports Major Alfred Dreyfus’s eldest son, serving as a French army sergeant, distinguished himself before Charleroi and earned a battlefield promotion. His father said the son’s application for a commission was granted by the Minister of War.
The Bryan Commercial Club held a regular meeting with many merchants present. Directors urged mutual forbearance in the current crisis and supported a movement to diversify away from cotton planting for the coming season. The club plans to reconvene later in the week to pursue this line of action.
Fire in the home of Claud Shelton, driven by a strong south wind, spread to nearby premises and prevented saving the house of M V Carson. Carson saved his household goods while Shelton lost all furniture. Loss estimated at 3000 with no insurance.
Mr T L Howington of this city and Miss Pauline Hall of Waco wed at Union Hotel yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock Rev M E Weaver officiated The groom once worked as a telegraph operator for the Houston and Texas Central Railroad Miss Hall traveled from Waco to join him for the ceremony They will reside in Bryan as a married couple
Eggs fifteen cents per dozen. Butter twenty five cents per pound. Hens three fifty to four fifty per dozen. Fryers two fifty to four per dozen. Broilers two to three per dozen. Geese three per dozen. Ducks three per dozen. Turkeys ten cents per pound. Cows four to four and one half cents per pound. Calves five cents per pound. Steers five cents per pound. Mutton five cents per pound. Hogs six cents to ten cents per pound. Oats fifty five cents per bushel. Corn eighty five cents per bushel. Prairie hay ten dollars per ton. Alfalfa eighteen dollars per ton. Green hides six to eight cents per pound. Dry hides eight to ten cents per pound.
Texas dispatch reports two residences owned by Dr. C. V. Barnes in Madisonville were burned Sunday night at 11 o'clock. The blaze destroyed both dwellings and caused significant property loss.
Trenton New Jersey September 2 Mrs Helen D Longstreet widow of General Longstreet filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the United States district court indicating financial distress for her estate and seeking relief under federal bankruptcy law with assets and liabilities to be determined under court supervision.
State Purchasing Agent Elliott reports contracts for supplies to eleemosynary institutions before the war saved the state thousands of dollars. Sugar prices surged. the state will receive sugar at $4.81 per hundred pounds under contracts for 381000 pounds, with deliveries starting September 1.
Mrs Longstreet of Atlantic City faces liabilities of 22236 against assets of 16200. Assets include property in Gainesville Ga, her former home. She lists occupation as author and journalist as part of the case.
Pecos Texas Sept 2 Cowboys serve chuck wagon meals with grass fat yearling beef frijoles rich gravy and coffee drawing townspeople and visitors. Four cowboy cooks are in charge of the meal service at the Reeves County Fair.
United States Consul General Hanna in Monterey warns Americans in Nuevo Laredo there are no jobs in Mexico and advises them to stay away unless they can walk home. He notes Americans complain of no work and poverty while many locals fill all positions.
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