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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1915
Page
2
German forces advance toward Warsaw amid a campaign to seize Przasnysz as they tighten a line toward the Polish capital. The push signals a major offensive with strategic objectives around central Poland.
A broad strike halts nearly all South Wales coal mining after 88,950 delegates vote for action amid wartime controls. The stoppage threatens navy fuel supply as government curbs refuse miners’ wage demands. The British war front and allied actions across France Gallipoli and Poland are updated with battles, advances, and air raids.
General Gonzales and Carranza forces occupy Mexico City area while Villa claims a decisive victory south of Aguascalientes. Villa’s cavalry threatens Obregon’s base, advancing within 100 miles of the capital with thousands of troops. Relief supplies for famine areas are strained as pillaging occurs in Guanajuato and Red Cross services expand.
Judge C A Wilcox enforces Texas anti-trust laws with judgments against Quanah Cotton Oil Company Bowie Cotton Oil and Gin Company Malone Gin Company and Clay County Cotton Oil Company. Penalties total 4000 dollars each company faces perpetual injunctions barring further violations.
Trinidad Colorado judge Granby Hillyer denied John R. Lawson a new trial after a May 3 conviction for first degree murder of Deputy Sheriff John Nimmo during a battle near Ludlow on October 25, 1913. Lawson was an international board member of the United Mine Workers of America.
El Paso reports Villa faces pressure with a probable stand at Torreon as Aguascalientes is abandoned and Zacatecas begins evacuation. Villa’s next move remains uncertain amid the northern army advance.
The Illinois division of the Dixie Highway was formally dedicated Wednesday with Joseph G. Cannon, former speaker of the national House, throwing the first shovel of dirt at Watseka Illinois.
John Calvin Fabian Jr. died near Richards Texas when flying debris from dynamiting stumps during right of way clearing for a road project struck and mashed his head instantly.
Norman S. Tabor of Oxford University competing for the Boston A. A. won the one mile handicap race at Celtic Park on Saturday in 4 17 3-6.
The first Texas bale of cotton for this year sold at the Houston Cotton Exchange. Weighing 506 pounds and classed middling fair staple, it was raised at Lyford and bought by William D. Cleveland & Sons for 675 dollars. Proceeds go to charity in New York.
Washington reports a list of Texas fourth class postmasters named across numerous counties including Chambers Fort Bend Bexar Trinity San Saba San Patricio and Cass. The appointments name individuals such as Martha Mayes Rudolph Foss Charles Lux and Edward Wolff among others.
Five road bond elections were held in Red River county Saturday. Four carried with a total voting on bonds of 417 500, of which 405 000 passed. Madras failed on a 12 500 item. White Rock district Annona English and Clarksville carried.
Pet Brown of Taylor defeated Jim Poulouis Greek-American of New Hampshire in a wrestling match in Houston Texas. Both weighed 160 and 158 pounds at ringside. Brown claimed victory with falls in 38 and 25 minutes respectively.
The navy sold the frigate Portsmouth built in Portsmouth New Hampshire in 1848 to John F Burke of Brighton Massachusetts for 4689 dollars marking another wooden man of war retirement and disposal this week.
Interior department approved the transfer of 320 acres of oil land in the Cushing field Oklahoma from Devonian Oil Company to Roxana Oil Company The property produces about seven thousand barrels daily and is valued at roughly 1 900 000 dollars
Postmaster General Burleson announced a rule raising parcel post limits to a combined length and girth of 84 inches enabling mailing of standard fruit and berry crates.
James Edward Quigley Roman Catholic archbishop of Chicago died Sunday at the home of his brother Joseph M. Quigley in Rochester New York. He led the Chicago archdiocese for years and was known for his pastoral work and influence in the church. His death marks the loss of a prominent religious leader with ties to Illinois and New York.
Halifax reports indicate a bomb aboard the Atlantic Transport liner Minnehaha likely caused the July 7 explosion and fire. Officers describe a violent blast in No 3 hold, two sailors hurled by the shock, and a two day effort to control the blaze with steam and flooding.
In Shreveport Louisiana the Louisiana division of the Ginners Association held only one session of its first annual convention as low attendance forced abandonment of most of the program Wednesday.
Frederick Sharon, president of the Palace Hotel Company of San Francisco, died at age 66 from a complication of diseases on Wednesday in San Francisco California.
Washington reports a Chinese steamship line will operate from Shanghai and other Southern China ports to the United States. The move aims to compete with the dominant Japanese lines in the trans Pacific trade.
Mrs. E. B. Manchester of Omaha was re-elected supreme guardian of the Woodmen's Circle in St. Paul Minnesota on Wednesday. The Woodmen's Circle is the women's branch of the Woodmen of the World.
Dr. Alfonso Costa, head of the Portuguese Democrats, died Monday in Lisbon after a stay in Madrid via Paris. The longtime statesman had guided the party through key constitutional struggles and served in government roles.
Commissioner Q Osborn creates a flying squad of special internal revenue agents to uncover frauds and boost efficiency across the service. The program aims to tighten oversight and accelerate investigations within the department.
Beeville Texas voters approve extending the sewer system by issuing bonds totaling 15000 dollars by a 122 to 19 vote among property taxpayers.
Washington reports publish the full German reply to the U S note on submarine warfare. The document outlines German positions on immunity rules, Lusitania responsibility, and travel rights for Americans. It contrasts German terms with U S demands for responsibility and reparation.
Mrs Alonzo E Baker of Adrian Michigan describes intense fatigue and backache from female weakness. After reading a testimonial she took two bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and three months later was strong enough to work again. The ad promotes the remedy for "women's ills" and cites the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
Williamson recalls Hooker’s favorite books, though Henderson notes Hooker never returned many borrowed volumes, prompting a judge to comment on the borrower’s habits.
Exchange in courtroom reveals Miss Liveleigh teasing Oldboy over admirers and age, judge notes jealousy over calls to his mother. Dialogue underscores social tension while a domestic dispute unfolds in the hearing.
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