Come Down with the Bonus for Bryan Baptist College
The Eagle urges Bryan and Brazos county to subscribe to a $10,000 local bonus toward the $40,000 needed from outside Bryan. Aiming to establish the Baptist Female College by next fall, the drive will start today with payments due over one to three years. The educational rally meets next Tuesday and Wednesday, and the paper stresses liberal donations as essential.
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Eagle
Bryan
Great Baptist Female College
Geo. B. Butler
T. R. Batte
Brazos County
Markets update from Kansas City with cattle and hog prices
Quarantine market rose 10 to 20 cents last week and closed strong after a Saturday sale of Southern Texas steers at 922 pounds for 3 40. Top steers hit 4 55, grass steers 3 25 to 3 65, grass cows 2 25 to 2 80, calves 5 00 to 5 50. Hogs steady near 5 32 for lights, with prices broadly within a nickel range. Demand remains brisk, with hogs strong despite liberal receipts. barbecue meats advertised at W. W. Mike's on Bryan street.
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Kansas City
Texas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Robbery in Fort Worth Leaves Stock Buyer Unconscious
Carl Adamson, a Fort Worth stock buyer, was attacked in front of the National Biscuit Co. building near the Texas and Pacific depot and robbed of 3100 in cash and a watch and chain. He told police two Negroes perpetrated the crime and fled. He moved to Fort Worth seven months ago from Roswell New Mexico and planned to meet a cattle draft in Hillsboro. He was found unconscious in the street with pockets turned out, suggesting a thorough search.
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Fort Worth
Carl Adamson
National Biscuit Company
Texas and Pacific
Adamson
Roswell
N. M
Texas
New Mexico
Hillsboro
Adamson Arrested in Cattle Theft Case at Fort Worth
Fort Worth reports Carl Adamson jailed at noon Thursday on a warrant for cattle theft. He claimed two unknown men robbed him of 3100 dollars near the Texas and Pacific station. D C Pratt, who arrived here, said he was cheated with a worthless check for 147 head of cattle allegedly sold by Adamson. The incident caused local sensation with prominent residents reportedly involved.
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Fort Worth
Carl Adamson
Adamson
Texas and Pacific
D. C. Pratt
Ranger
Houston Land Deal Sells 10285 Acres in Leon County
Houston parties Mr and Mrs H R Akin sell to a Missouri syndicate 10285 acres in Leon County between Oakwoods and Palestine for 100000 with a lake three and a half miles long and half a mile wide kept as neutral ground for fishing and picnics Lincoln Trust Co guarantees payment.
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Houston
H. R. Akin
Missouri
Leon County
Oakwoods
Palestine
Lincoln Trust Company
Policeman Stabbed While Pursuing Burglar in Laredo
Two attackers ordered Policeman Bravo to surrender his pistol during a pursuit in Laredo on June 22. He refused and was stabbed in the stomach before relinquishing the weapon. The pursued burglar has been arrested. identities of the two assailants remain unknown.
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Laredo
Bravo
Beaumont and Great Northern Railway Incorporation
Articles of incorporation approved for Beaumont and Great Northern Railway to build a 37 mile line from Trinity to Livingston in Polk county. Capital stock set at 370000 dollars.
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Austin
Beaumont and Great Northern Railway Company
State Department
Trinity
Trinity County
Livingston
Polk County
Man is Sentenced to Life for Murder Near Cross Timbers
Houston on June 22 Charles Hottle, convicted of first degree murder in the death of J L Carter, receives a life term. The two ex-convicts clashed April 17 near Cross Timbers five miles from the city on the prairie.
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Houston
Charles Hottle
J. L. Carter
Hottle
Carter
Cross Timbers
Baseball Player's Mistake In Poison Incident
Waxahachie Texas June 22 Luther Burleson of the Fort Worth Base Ball league team was poisoned after taking a tablet by mistake. He complained of a headache and was treated by vomiting to remove most of the poison. He remains in a dangerous condition.
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Waxahachie
Tex
Temple
Luther Burleson
Fort Worth
Burleson
Chickasaw funds probe reveals suspected misuse of treasury
Grand jury in Ardmore reports enough evidence to suggest Chickasaw officials neglected tribe funds. About 60,000 in warrants were paid then sold again after removal from the treasury. District Attorney W B Johnson will disclose who is involved. St Louis parties hold the larger share of the warrants.
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Ardmore
W. B. Johnson
Treasury
St. Louis
Farm Exhibits Train Draws North Louisiana Interest
North Louisiana parishes vie for inclusion on the farm exhibits train to depart from Shreveport in fall under the Shreveport Progressive league. Bossier Lincoln and Union parishes seek appropriations as truck growers and fruit raisers push for strong parish representation. organizers expect a fine showing.
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Shreveport
North
Louisiana
Shreveport Progressive League
Bossier
Lincoln
Union Parishes
Lightning Hits Jennings Home and Damages Several
George Spencer's house in Jennings Louisiana was struck by lightning on June 22 tearing out windows and plaster and wrecking several rooms. The family escaped unharmed and other nearby residences were struck with no major damage. The local electricity company repaired blown fuses devastated by the strike.
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Jennings
George Spencer
Electre
Drowned in Blue River tragedy claims Ardmore farmer and son
Ardmore reports the drownings of Ed Henson and his son while fording the Blue river. Ed Henson, a prosperous farmer near Roff, was swept away by the current and both bodies were recovered. the son’s body was found the next day caught in a barb wire fence several miles downstream.
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Ardmore
Ed Henson
Blue River
Henson
Henderson
Roff
Large attendance at Christian Endeavor convention
In Austin on June 22 the Christian Endeavor convention drew a large crowd. An open parliament led by Rev. Colby in Hillsboro hall highlighted that about 200 associate members joined the church from represented societies. Mrs. Sloan reported on prison work and testimonials from penitentiaries praised the reform influence.
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Christian Endeavor
Austin
Colby
Hillsboro
Sloan
Livingston
Clothing Fire Claims Fannie Cravens in Tishomingo
June 22 in Tishomingo I T his clothing caught fire and burned Fannie Cravens to death. The tragic incident reports a fatal fire affecting a Black woman in the town.
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Tishomingo, I. C
Fannie Cravens
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