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Newspaper
Taylor Weekly Press
Location
Taylor, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
1
Power uses limited to firearms and funding details. Gun positions and ledger figures appear under the War Risk Bureau amendment as approved. The document warns about multiple complications arising from applying the amendment to current planning and operations.
The House foreign affairs committee endorses the presidents request to punish and protect ships and citizens abroad but removes extra authorities from the Flood bill and tightens uses of war risk provisions. A $100 million appropriation is sought, with Senate action due later.
Gustaffson a prominent farmer two miles northwest of Hutto died at Taylor Sanitarium after acute appendicitis surgery failed. He resided long in Hutto and was well known in both communities. He leaves a wife and a brother among others. Funeral held today in Hutto with interment there.
The Borland amendment to the sundry bill authorizes $400,000 to cover the Federal Trade Commission costs in investigating food prices. The sundry measure passed without a recommit.
At the latest meeting a petition to pave Cecelia Street from Lexington to Howard was carried over. A petition to pave Vance Street from Tenth to Eleventh was granted. The sewerage issue was discussed and the city will hire an engineer to appraise Taylor Sanitary Company property.
The Lester Lindsey company brings its great tent theater to town for a full week starting Monday March 5. The troupe boasts a strong repertoire with The Third Degree The Lion and the Mouse and Within the Law. The Brenham Banner Press notes a feature bill Within the Law with Jessie Lindsey as Mary Turner.
Boston February 27 religious leaders meet to discuss preventing future wars through education rather than armament. Key figures include Bishop Francis J. McConnell Governor McCall Dr Henry F Cope and representatives from Japan and the Y M C A. Joe Littleton is ill at the Taylor Sanitarium. Contract set for remodeling Sturgis-Goldstein building adds about 10 000 to modify section four into a modern two story grocery space.
The Federal Farm Loan Banks announce a maximum loan rate of five percent for farmers. This rate is three and two thirds percentage points below the current average interest charge. The announcement was made in Washington, D. C. on Wednesday.
The Taylor Weekly Press announces it will stop weekly publication and switch readers to the Taylor Daily Press. It urges subscribers to continue with daily issues, touts broader local and world coverage, and notes daily delivery begins next Thursday.
Berlin editors defend submarine warfare after the Laconia sinking. The article notes Berlin citizens’ decree and confidence in victory, citing the Kaiser’s Reichstag speech and the implied torpedoing of hospital ships as warnings carried out by U boats.
The State Department reports former Ambassador Gerard plans to sail from Coruna, Spain on the Infanta Isabel to the United States. A German official warned him against the chosen voyage, creating anxiety among Gerard confidants and State Department staff.
London dispatches state General Sir Douglas Haig’s army is closing on Bapaume, now less than two miles distant. German retreat has slowed as Allied forward sweep meets stronger resistance.
Thirty eight contestants have entered the Thrift Garden Contest in Taylor. City Manager Dozier announced the plan and encouraged more entries before the closing date. Prizes include 15 dollars for first, 10 for second, and four prizes of 5 dollars each. Gardens will be grown on vacant lots by school children. some gardens may occupy property not used by older residents who will not participate.
The Texas Legislature defeats a motion for adjournment. The fragment hints at debate and a party line vote, with a stray quotation referencing Jonah and a whale, suggesting a political column or satirical note amid formal proceedings.
In Austin on a Wednesday session the adjournment motion failed 100 to 249. Rep Laney of Dallas arrived, absentees accounted for. A resolution called for detectives to locate Rep Nichols, author of the subsession measure, reportedly in San Antonio with Rep Martin. Some expect the call to stay in force. uncformed plans hinder bills. Senate finally passes Miller Constitutional Amendment allowing depositions outside the state in certain anti trust criminal cases.
The Taylor Board of Commissioners decided to convert the second story of City Hall from an opera house to a public hall for civic organizations and meetings. The change saves $240 in insurance and gains about $500 in rent, with $260 extra covering the cost of hosting public events. The move reflects the unfit condition for professional theatre on the second floor, while preserving public gatherings despite the loss of a dedicated opera house.
Washington reports Germany delays in releasing the Yarrowdale prisoners, seen as a possible hostage move amid rising tension over peace or war. officials warn that defying international law would insult U S dignity, with no official word yet of redetention.
The United Press reports Chicago observers noting price drops after a boycott. Butter fell six cents per pound and sugar dropped forty points while local freight congestion eased, aiding constitutions and overall market flow.
A fragmented text fragment discusses steps to secure a theater that will be modern in every respect. The legible portions suggest planning or deliberation on upgrading venue facilities and design, with emphasis on contemporary standards.
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