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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1922
Page
1
Bikrapay Barbecue is set for Friday after Thursday at the Harvey community home. It is an annual reunion with the Jones family hosting, featuring married children Dr Elzee Jones Galveston and Dr Lamar Jones Galveston, Mr E M King College, Mr Forest Jones Bryan, and others attending from across the area.
Chiefs of six federated shop crafts in Chicago voted to accept President Harding’s proposals to end the railroad strike and sent a committee to draft the acceptance text. Timothy Healy and the stationary firemen and oilers union concurred, while executives had previously rejected the plan in New York.
Sidney New York August 2 Dr Alexander Graham Bell inventor of the telephone died at his home Beinn Breagh Estate near Baddock two oclock this morning. Bell had been failing in recent months but remained at his bed until the end. His daughter Mrs Mirriam Groshenor and other relatives were at his side.
The Christian Endeavorers of the Free Baptists church gathered at 8 pm Tuesday to ride from the church to Carter's Creek three miles east of Bryan for a watermelon feast. About fifty youths shared a carefree outing, chaperoned by Mrs. W. Buchanan and Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Tatum, enjoying cool breezes and hay perfume.
Chicago reports United States Senator James A. Reed of Missouri appears to have a safe lead in the Missouri primary. Democrat Claude Swanson and Republican Howard Sutherland also show comfortable standings in their states. Reed’s camp claims a decisive margin over Breck Enridge Long, while other contenders and party lines mix with quotes about farmer utilities and political pressure.
Washington Aug 2 The administration tariff bill seems assured this month as agreements reached separately by Republican and Democratic leaders pave the way for passage in the Senate.
Cotton futures closed down 40 to 50 points on the day. Local spot quotes show middling at around 20 1 2 cents, with Paola area markets noted.
Earle B. Mayfield addressed about 5,000 at the First Baptist Tabernacle in Worth, urging continued prohibition, harsher penalties under the Volstead Act, and opposition to James E. Ferguson. He framed the race as a fight against the old brewery influence and pledged to support reform and enforcement nationwide.
The August report notes Secretary Hoover briefing President Harding after rail executives met to resolve the railway strike. Harding rejects a proposed settlement, urging acceptance of terms though some observers doubt field offers will end the stalemate.
The Young Men's Business League of Waco votes a $100 bonus for the first bale of cotton this season. The initial bale will be auctioned by farm associations as part of the event. Visitors from Coliege led by Dr. E C Randolph and Dr. H Ness were noted.
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