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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1915
Page
6
British submarines along the German coast are reported as part of a wider action. Britain plans to suspend all shipping with the Netherlands.
British landing in the Gulf of Saros aims to outflank Turkish forts while Allied fleets shell Dardanelles positions. In the North Sea and Helgoland bay, German submarines show activity amid broader warfront movements.
Washington dispatches say Villa remains a factor in Mexico's civil war though short of ammunition. He may concentrate forces for another push on Obregon, while Carranza troops press near Irapuato and Celaya. American aviators aid scouting as Villa fortifies Aguascalientes.
General Victoriano Huerta, former provisional president of Mexico, in a signed statement says he did not kill Francisco Madero and will keep the matter as a professional secret. He claims the death was natural and condemns foreign crimes, urging Mexico to be saved by a true Mexican leader.
The New York appellate division upheld the order keeping Harry K. Thaw at Matteawan State Hospital for the Criminally Insane. It affirmed that no promise or obligation existed to return him to New Hampshire and that the original commitment remains valid. Thaw cannot be removed from Matteawan until the five day provision expires.
Leonard Seppala drove his own team of sixteen Siberian wolves to victory in Nome Alaska in the 412 mile all Alaska Sweepstakes. His time was 78 hours 44 minutes 37 seconds, trailing the 1910 record by 4 hours 30 minutes 17 seconds.
San Jacinto Day, the anniversary of the decisive battle near Houston, was celebrated with public offices, schools, banks, courts and business houses closed in Houston and loyal Texans observing the occasion.
Northwest Texas Teachers Association adjourned after selecting Wichita Falls as the next meeting site. B F Sisk of Childress was chosen president with George Mason of Vernon as vice president and Miss Lila Lee of Nocona as secretary.
Alvin Texas shipped a full carload of strawberries to northern markets on Wednesday. The fruit was of good quality and size despite the freeze a few weeks earlier.
Josef Hofmann recounts a tale showing audience attitudes to piano recitals. A man with two tickets is refused entry because he is drunk. He asks if the tickets are in order, and insists he is drunk, arguing that only a drunk would attend a piano recital.
Thomas A. Edison, on his sixty eighth birthday, told a reporter that the war would yield a German republic that would forge ahead in fifty years. The reporter asked about Belgian languages and Edison replied he knew what language he would use if he were Belgian.
A Socialist speaker laments the laborer’s empty dinner pail. A crowd member counters that the issue hinges on timing, noting the hunger may change before or after noon.
The fragment captures a dialogue on advancing in classical studies with confident replies. It reflects a classroom or library setting where a student asserts capability to complete all steps in a sequence. The brief exchange hints at diligence and learning progress.
In Austin Texas a severe flood reportedly drowns more than a dozen people after eight inches of rain in three hours. Victims include Mrs C S Ezell Elbert Edwin Ezell Martha Virginia Ezell Harvey King Helen King and three unidentified black individuals plus three black children pulled from the waters. Police and fire departments struggle as houses cattle and horses drift past Waller creek bridge and Shoal creek runs wide. Rescue squads pluck survivors from floating homes while crews monitor the floodwaters citywide.
A lady doctor explains daily enjoyment from Postum replacing coffee. She notes better sleep and weight gain after eight years of use, praising its taste and effect. The ad promotes Regular and Instant Postum with price details and urges grocer availability.
The Edna Fishing Club in Edna Texas received 10 000 black bass from the San Marcos government fish hatchery. The bass were placed in Kerr and Alligator lakes leased by the club for several years.
Anahuac Texas reports a potential oil field located in the northeast part of Chambers county, suggesting possible exploration activity and future drilling prospects in the area.
Dallas reports contracts let for a fireproof school building at the Masonic orphans home in Fort Worth. The structure and equipment are expected to cost about 75000 dollars upon completion.
Sherman Texas reports the good roads bond issue of $900,000 carried in Grayson County by a substantial majority.
Miss Elizabeth Kalb of Rice Institute topped the annual Texas Intercollegiate Peace Association oratorical contest held Monday in Austin Texas. Her victory earned first place among competing colleges and showcased vocal eloquence.
Quote reflecting a view on resourcefulness and value. The saying suggests a person who optimizes any situation should easily sell or use their goods.
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