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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1914
Page
2
Allied forces in Northern France push to outflank the German right wing as British, East Indian, and colonial troops strengthen the front. Berlin reports no decisive gains while French and Belgian actions press toward Cambrai and Lille amid renewed bombardments and local advances.
Amid German advance the 15 000 strong Prussian Guards were repelled near Auberive as French cavalry halted the attackers to allow artillery and infantry to form. Death's Head Hussars pressed the village as French gunners unleashed deadly volleys annihilating the advancing brigade. Two thousand horsemen were felled in a single volley.
Rome dispatch reports the Russian ambassador announcing destruction of the Austrian army in Galicia and plans to attack Cracow and Przemysl. A looming battle could shape future Russian moves as victory would allow a junction with the central army and advance into Silesia.
North of the Aisne trench lines show little headway as French and German forces hold. In the Argonne and Menge area artillery duels continue with minor gains claimed on both sides. French report prisoners taken. reinforcements flow, while Belgian and Indian forces may enter if Belgium weakens. Russians press toward Cracow after Przemysl siege, and Austrian forts at Bocchio di Cattaro claim a French warship sunk. In the Far East, Japan moves against Kiauchau, occupying heights near Tsing Tau and blowing up a railway bridge at Tayu-Ho as Chinese troops retreat.
Governor advocates central bank plan to save the bill with a statewide referendum at next general election. Attorney General sketches funding via state school fund bonds and Bank of Texas capital. Banks would subscribe five percent to the new bank while reserves shift to a central reserve fund.
In Austin the Texas state bank bill battles a Senate majority opposed to passage. Supporters consider attaching a referend um clause while opponents push to kill the measure outright. Governor Colquitt reportedly prefers withdrawal, which would exclude school bonds and cap the bank at 2 to 3 million dollars.
The Texas House session gave immediate favorable committee reports on Cope bills to divorce cotton seed oil mills and cotton gins, applying to corporations and individuals. Tillotson Wagstaff bill was favorably reported, and the governor’s bank bill was reported unfavorably with a possible minority favorable report. Banking committee hearings hinted at a compromise by the attorney general’s department.
No quorum hampered the session for 45 minutes before a quorum was reached and the senate per diem and contingent bills were approved under a rules suspension. Mr Cope introduced two divorce bills targeting oil mill and gin corporations and individuals. House banking hearings continued with O E Wells of Houston and August de Zavala of Houston testifying on banking and finance matters.
In Austin opposition to the governor's Texas bank bill took form as a concurrent resolution in the senate on convening Tuesday. Lawmakers proposed a sine die adjournment at noon September 30, but the motion was postponed after a morning fight as the house had adjourned to 2 o'clock Wednesday. The senate then adjourned.
In Austin on Tuesday the house did not reach the required nine five members, fifteen short. The sergeant at arms was instructed to summon the absentees and warn them via wire that sheriffs would be sent to fetch them. The body adjourned to 2 p m Wednesday with the quorum expected.
Lackawanna resident Mrs. A. F. Kreamer testifies six years after childbirth that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her energy and appetite and kept her healthy while caring for three children. The ad claims the remedy treats displacements, inflammation, ulcers, tumors, irregularities, backache, and nervous prostration and invites letters for confidential advice.
An old ad touts Hicks Capucine and Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as stomach liver and bowels regulators. It claims sugar coated granules are easy to take and never cause griping. Also notes night schools will teach poor boys to sign checks in later years.
A terse remark on honesty noting some men speak truth yet offer little of interest. The line hints at a critique of dull candor rather than compelling insight.
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic advertised as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system at 50 cents.
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