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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1915
Page
2
Experts report severe boll weevil infection across Brazos Valley and Central Texas with no blooms and widespread square punctures. They urge early stalk destruction to reduce winter survival and note rain and storm damage lowering yield potential.
Washington dispatch says General Carranza will not join any conference touching Mexico's internal affairs. He may discuss other international matters, with a reply expected tomorrow according to Authorized sources.
Philadelphia Sept 10 General Benjamin Franklin Fisher 81 chief signal officer of the Union army in the Civil War died yesterday on his Valley Forge area farm. He was the last of nineteen prisoners who tunneled out of Libby prison and escaped.
Premier Radoslavoff said in a Sofia interview that Turkey will cede the Dedenghgradh railway to Bulgaria. Occupation of the ceded territory is to begin in ten days with Bulgarian and Turkish officials present.
Report by H L McKnight with County Judge Maloney on Pitts bridge over the Brazos. Austin Brothers of Dallas direct repairs after May overflow cut the river bank and widened the channel. Two new spans and 75 ft of wooden approach plus 320 ft of earth embankment, with 60 ft high concrete and steel piers on 15 ft piles. Open for traffic expected in eighteen working days, likely Thursday September 30, weather permitting.
A special meeting chaired by Robert S. Webb urged altering the bottom road schedule to better serve shoppers in the surrounding territory. A seven member committee was appointed to press Sunset Central Lines management and, if needed, appeal to the Railroad Commission for relief.
W L Driver athletic director at the A and M College applauds recent football rule changes. He favors the out of bounds pass prohibition and expects more kicking and thrills for spectators. He notes the substitution rule could burden a few teams while other changes improve the game. Student Manager A C Bull travels from Austin and Captain Garrity from Corsicana are due this week for the Aggies.
Ambassador Penfield in Vienna was instructed by cable to tell the Austro Hungarian government that Constantin Dumba is no longer acceptable as envoy to the United States and to request his recall. Secretary Lansing announced the action in response to Dumba's intercepted letter outlining plans to handicap U S war supplies for the Allies.
The Louisiana Railroad Commission petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission to force Frisco and other railroads to implement the Shreveport rate extension. The move aims to back Texan business interests in the long running case.
A Mexican testified in Corpus Christi that he sold his vote for two dollars to Ed Castleberry and voted the Democratic ticket. He said he would have voted that way regardless.
London reports heavy officer casualties with 207 killed 434 wounded and 41 missing from July 80 to August 15, raising total officer losses to 14 338 since the war began. At Dardanelles heavy losses include the Yorkshire regiment Australians Worcesters Lancashires and others with multiple killed wounded and missing amid Western theatre losses to the King’s Royal Rifles Rifle Brigade and Indian units.
Mrs. R. M. Harkey wife of Dr. R. M. Harkey of the A M College extension died at Bryan Hospital after a month long illness and an appendicitis operation. Born January 18 1876 in Caddo Mills she was 39 and survived by husband four children parents and siblings. Burial set for Arlington with train to Houston & Texas Central.
Dr R H Harrison returns from Houston after being called to his brother Dr B Harrison who was hit when a pistol hammer discharged striking his eye. The injury involved the loss of one eye, reported after the incident in Bedias.
D. D. White, owner of the R. E. Cole electrical supply, has leased the Eugene Edge building on Mosely Street and will open a garage with automobile equipment and a gasoline filling station. The electrical stock moved today from the Dobrovolny building. New auto fixtures are being installed and the shop aims to open the garage by Monday, September 20.
Brownsville Texas reports more evidence of cross border Mexican plots to overthrow American authority. A circular dated October 1 1914 urges Mexicans on both sides to rise for Carranza with promises of money and offices. Letters from Lower California found on American soil indicate over a year of organized planning.
Judge J T Maloney and H L Mc Knight, secretary of the Commercial Club, surveyed the Pitts Bridge today after repairs by Austin Brothers of Dallas. They aimed to speed up completion so the bridge could be opened to traffic at the earliest moment, noting the ongoing disruption harms Bryan’s planters and business by cutting off a large trade territory.
Deputy Sheriff R. Connor of Madison County escorted John Reed, colored, from Brazos County to Madisonville after Reed was wanted on aggravated assault charges and held by Brazos County officers.
Mr Joe Locke and Miss Maud Batten were quietly married Sunday at 1 o clock at the home of Rev M E Weaver with Rev A T Coleman officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R N Batten and the groom a son of Mr and Mrs F W Locke, a young farmer. Friends extend best wishes for a long, happy life.
Dr. Brice Sprayberry and John Ormer of Decatur were indicted for conspiracy to murder William Sprayberry and his wife, an elderly couple killed in November 1910. The defendants allegedly plotted to kill for inheritance. Sprayberry repudiated an alleged confession given last May.
The September term grand jury reported five felonies with no misdemeanors. The panel worked this afternoon and was recessed until Monday morning after setting bonds. Judge Scott recessed court and returned home to Franklin for the weekend.
Governor Ferguson says no extra legislative session will be called this fall. Judge Jim Cunningham reports the governor discussed the matter after a talk in Sweetwater. He also notes he does not view redistricting the state as his duty or necessary at a cost of 150000 dollars.
Hail stones larger than eggs damaged crops killing poultry in the country near San Angelo Texas last night. Feathers were stripped from two turkeys as fruit was destroyed.
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