The People's Column on Democratic Tickets and Ferguson Linkages
A reader questions how a voter raised in Missouri by a Democrat and married to a Democrat, who moved to Texas, can support the party when presented with tickets bearing Jim Ferguson Miriam Ferguson and Al Smith. The letter notes exposure to New York politics and skepticism of Tammany influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Texas
Jim Ferguson
Miriam Ferguson
al Smith
New York
Bryan City Officials Travel Notices and Local Visits
City Manager J Bryan Miller on business in Dallas with plans to return later in the week. Mrs H B McDowell and others traveled to Houston for the funeral of Mrs Tenny Bowles. Dr and Mrs O M Ball visited Bryan from A and M College. Miss Jane Astin and Miss Alice Allen of Hearne visited Bryan yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bryan Millers
Dallas
Bryan
H. B. McDowell
J. E. Dishman
Henry Wilcox
Houston
Tenny Bowles
O. M. Ball
A. and
M. College
Roy Danforth
Joe Jeff
Mary Elizabeth
W. J. Roberts
Jane Astin
Alice Allen
Hearne
Bryan Speaker To Visit Navasota For Wesley Brotherhood Banquet
Bryan journalist Ty Cobb will be the principal speaker at the Wesley Brotherhood banquet of the First Methodist Church in Navasota next Thursday at 7 30 pm. Cobb is president of Bryan Methodist men and city editor of the Bryan Daily Eagle and sports writer for the Daily Examiner. Evangelism will be the April meeting topic and a large crowd is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton (Ty) Cobb
Bryan
Wesley
First Methodist Church
W. B. Wesson
Cobb
Methodist Church
Navasota Church
Navasota
Mrs Barry Honored With a Brilliant Banquet
The Bryan Woman's Club hosts a banquet on Saturday April 28 at 8 p m in the LaSalle Hotel honoring Mrs Maggie W Barry recently named the top honor by Texas club women and elected state director for the general federation Reservations are available through club presidents or A and M Waldrop's and Smith Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Woman's Club
LaSalle
Maggie W. Barry
Club Women of Texas
General Federation
Bryan Jand College
Hugo Lenz Leads Opening Gun Shoot Of Season
The Bryan Gun Club hosted the season opener on Tuesday April 17 with twelve shooters. Hugo Lenz topped the field by breaking 43 of 50, while Fred L Cavitt and A W Emmet tied for second place at 89. Visitors included three ministers Dr Thomas G Watts Rev Robert E Day and Rev R S Marshall inviting them back.
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Bryan
Hugo Lenz
Fred L. Cavitt
A. W. Emmet
Thos. G. Watts
Robert E. Day
R. S. Marshall
Atticus Webb To Speak In Bryan Twice
Rev Atticus Webb head of the Anti Saloon League of Texas will address Bryan audiences on Starday April 29 at 11 a m at College Avenue Baptist church and again at 8 p m at First Methodist church He is known across Texas for prohibition work and is described as a capable and engaging speaker The talks are expected to draw interest from local residents and groups
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atticus Webb
Anti-Saloon League of Texas
Bryan
College Avenue Baptist Church
First Methodist Church
Webb
Texas
Two Big Texas Aggie Longhorn Diamond Battles Set
COLLEGE STATION April 18 Two of the season’s toughest baseball clashes are planned for Kyle Field Friday and Saturday April 20 and 21 as Coach Bob Countryman’s Texas A g g i e s meet Coach Billy Disch’s Texas Longhorns in a likely decisive conference clash. The Aggies rely on veteran hurlers and heavy hitters led by Bubba Blount with support from Hunt Sikes Bernhard and Dittman. Captain Hiram Broiles and Homer Childers gain full health for the series as outfield defense rotates, with Railton slated to face Texas A and C’s offense in a high stakes set.
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College Station
Kyle Field
Bob Countryman
Texas Aggies
Texas Longhorn
Billy Disch
Aggies
Longhorns
Tech
Dobbs
Railton
Longhorn
Aggie
T. C. U. Horned Frogs
Bubba” Blount
Mustangs
Joel Hunt
Sikes
Bernhard
Dittman
Hunt
Broiles
Blount
Hiram Broiles
Homer Childers
Conover
Mustang
Honor Rating Board To Visit Allen Academy
National honor rating board personnel from Washington D C including Major Charles H Bonesteel and Major Paul W Baade will inspect Allen Academy Friday and Saturday. Allen is the only Texas school to receive this inspection. The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce will host a Friday noon banquet for the visitors at the new LaSalle Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Honor Rating Board
The
War Department
Washington, D. C
Charles H. Bonesteel
Paul W. Baade
Allen Academy
Texas
Bryan and Brazos County
Republicans Have Ticket In Louisiana
Democratic nominees for State offices were elected overwhelmingly in the general election. A complete Republican ticket entered the race for the first time since Reconstruction with Huey Long and FE. J. Caire as Democratic and Republican candidates for Governor respectively.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Louisiana
Huey Long
FE. J. Caire
Named honoree for art luncheon in Dallas
Miss Marie Haines of College Station was the honor guest at the first Art Noon Club luncheon at the Dallas Country Club. Dallas Art Association sponsor Mrs. S A Temple noted hostesses and committee chairmen would attend. Robert Vonnah N A could not attend due to a San Antonio exhibition opening. More than 200 reservations were recorded by luncheon chairwoman Mrs. Everett Owen.
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Marie Haines
College Station
Highland Park Town Hall
Dallas Country Club
S. A. Temple
Dallas Art Association
Robert Vonnah
N. A
San Antonio
Everett Owen
Dallas News
All Gummed Up at Queen Theater Bryan
The Little Theatre of Bryan presents a one act comedy All Gummed Up directed by Mrs Paul Stevens at the Queen Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday night. The cast includes George Bartlett Sankey Park Mr Minter Sam Crenshaw Mrs Geoffrey Treymayne Mrs Milton Fountain Mr Geoffrey Treymayne the musician Judge R Burton Mrs Bartlett Minnie Cahill. The action unfolds in Bartletts consulting room with furniture from Dansby Furniture and jewelry by Brock Brothers.
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Little Theatre of
Bryan
Paul Stevens
Queen Theatre
George Bartlett
Sankey Park
Minnie Cahill
Airplane With Radio Makes First Bryan Visit
An airplane advertising cigarettes equipped with radio attachment flew over Bryan Tuesday afternoon at high altitude. The radios let voices of the flyers be heard distinctly marking a new development in aviation. This was the first time such an aircraft visited Bryan.
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Bryan
Texas Women Demand Equal Representation at Democratic Convention
Mrs. W. E. Spell of Waco says Texas women seek fair pro rata representation among delegates at large for the Democratic National Convention. She notes many oppose Al Smith but would support Governor Smith if nominated. they favor Governor Dan Moody for his courage and leadership as support grows statewide.
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Texas
W. E. Spell
Waco
Democrats of
Dan Moody
Spell
San Francisco
Accordige
Weather Outlook for Bryant and Vicinity
The Weather special from The Eagle reports cloud cover and unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday for Bryant and nearby areas.
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the Eagle
New Orleans
Bryant and
Senator Fairchild seriously hurt in Texas crash
State Senator I D Fairchild of Lufkin sustained serious internal injuries when a car driven by G W Herrington rolled twice near a treacherous Dixie Highway curve at Edom eighteen miles west of Tyler. Mrs Fannie Riddle and C S McMullen’s aunt suffered shock and bruises while McMullen escaped uninjured.
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Tyler
I. D. Fairchild
Lufkin
Edom
G. W. Herrington
Dixie Highway
Herrington
Fannie Riddie
C. S. McMullen
Dallas
McMullen
Fairchild
John Reddy
Carroll Hospital
Cone Johnson
Boll Weevil Emergence Report Issued By Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture released the first semi monthly 1928 report on boll weevil emergence. Readings through April 1 show varying percentages across locations from Baton Rouge to A and M College Mississippi, with several sites reporting none and warnings that early figures are preliminary.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Baton Rouge
College Station
Texas
Yazoo
Miss
Raymond
Cleveland
Tallulah
M. College
Mississippi
Hollysprings
Poplarville
Eberstadt Sells Tickets for LaSalle Hotel Opening
S. E. Eberstadt secretary of the Chamber of Commerce sells tickets for the LaSalle hotel opening on Friday April 27. Tickets cost 5 dollars each. The formal event includes vaudeville entertainment banquet and dance with top features. Prominent visitors from across the state are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Eberstadt
Bryan and Brazos County
State rests in Dale bribery case in Austin
The state rested its case against former Representative F A Dale in Austin on April 18. Dale faces a charge of accepting a bribe to influence legislation. Ranger Captain Frank Hamer testified but was limited by defense objections over arrest warrant and first hand information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
F. A. Dale
Dale
Frank Hamer
Texas Tech Seeks Printing Plant Amid Budget Request
Dr. P. W. Horn of Texas Tech in Austin urged a state printing plant to end slow service under contract. He plans to push for a college printing facility in the next Legislature and cites UT and A and M as examples. He will seek parity in salaries with UT faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
P. W. Horn
Texas Technological College
University of Texas
A. and
M. College
Tech
H. H. Barrington
W. T. Gaston
Ed Campbell Resigns From Court of Claims Post
Edward Campbell chief of the Justice of the Court of Claims tendered his resignation to President Coolidge today. He has led the court in Washington since his appointment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Edward Campbell
the Court of Claims of the
United States
Coolidge
Four Children Die In West Virginia House Fire
Four children aged 8 to 10 perished when a fire destroyed their home near Sisterville West Virginia late last night. The victims were all children of a tenant named Denton.
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Associated Press
Sisterville
West Va
Denton Tennant
Friday Night Entertainment at Steep Hollow
A novel entertainment and social will be held at Steep Hollow on Friday night with ice cream cake and refreshments sold to raise funds for a new piano. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Big Race Promotes Triple Extra Credit Campaign
A long call to members of The Opportunity Club of The Eagle urges rapid subscription drives ahead of the 9 p.m. Saturday finish of the first race lap on April 21. The piece touts Triple Extra Credit with dwindling value after the lap ends and warns that early pledges secure the biggest rewards, urging members to act now to avoid losses and maximize credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opportunity Club of the Eagle
Nash
99 Year Verdict Reversed in Texas Murder Case
In Austin on April 18 Joe Minors, sentenced to 99 years for the 1924 chloroforming death of George Wyatt in Hopkins County, had his sentence reversed and remanded by the Court of Criminal Appeals in Hunt County, which withdrew its prior affirming opinion due to prejudicial prejudice.
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Associated Press
Austin
Joe Minors
George Wyatt
Hopkins County
Hunt County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Miss Tucker to Marry Friday in Houston
Mrs E C Tucker and Misses Patty and Vada Tucker will travel to Houston where on Friday at noon Miss Vada Tucker will wed Monroe Pearson at the Pearson home. The ceremony with Rev Samuel Pearson will follow a private program and include a luncheon at River Oaks Country Club.
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E. C. Tucker
Patty
Vada Tucker
Houston
Vada
Monroe Pearson
W. L. Pearson
R. J. Pearson
Virginia Pearson
R. R. Kunzman
River Oaks Country Club
Pearson
Morse Pearson
San Antonio
Senator Fairchild Injured in Ty ler Crash
State Senator Fairchild of Lufkin was hurt in a car wreck near Tyler Monday night. He was brought to a Dallas hospital for treatment of a broken hip collarbone and bruises. Doctors said his condition is not serious but he will remain bedbound for some time.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Fairchild
Lufkin
Tyler
Judge Davis Speaks On The Son Of Man At Edge
Judge W. C. Davis of Bryan spoke at Edge Sunday at 11 o clock on The Son of Man. The crowded church heard a strong appeal for better living and clearer vision of the cross sacrifice. He paid tribute to William Jennings Bryan for Christian example and influence. a return engagement is hoped for.
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Edge
W. C. Davis
Bryan
Davis
William Jennings Bryan
Extension Club to Meet at Edge Apartments Thursday
The Extension Service Club of A. and M. College will meet Thursday at 3 PM at Mrs. J. S. Mogford's home at Edge Apartments. Mrs. S. C. Evans serves as joint hostess.
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Extension Service Club
A. and M. College
J. S. Mogford
Edge Apartments
S. C. Evans
Deadline for ads at Bryan Daily Eagle 10 AM daily
The Eagle announces a 10 oclock morning deadline for all advertisement copy to ensure the 3 PM press run. Readers and local businesses are urged to submit on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Daily Eagle
The
Eagle
Government Wins Point In Trial
The government secured a key point in the trial of Harry Sinclair when Edwin Denby the former secretary of the navy was prevented from testifying for the defense. The defense sought to prove the Teapot Dome lease plan originated in the navy department to show Sinclair and Fall were not guilty of conspiracy.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harry Sinclair
Edwin Denby
Secretary of the Navy
Teapot Dome
Navy Department
Sinclair
Fall
Fitzmaurice Plans Return Home From Seven Islands
Major James Fitzmaurice, part of the Bremen flight crew, left Greenly Island to return home. He will travel to Murray Bay today as German flyers remain on the island.
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Seven Islands
Quebec
James Fitzmaurice
Greenly Island
Murray Bay
Cotton futures rise as spot prices climb
Cotton futures advance 15 to 18 points while local spot quotes hold at 19 14 to 20 cents per pound, signaling firmer demand in the market.
Secretary Overlooked by Sec Fall Testimony in Teapot Dome Trial
Washington April 18 Captain O K Robinson a retired naval officer testified at the Sinclair conspiracy trial that Albert Fall handled all negotiations for leasing Teapot Dome to Harry Sinclair and that Secretary Denby of the navy did not consult Fall during those dealings.
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Associated Press
Washington
Albert Fall
Teapot Dome
Harry Sinclair
Denby
Navy
Fall
O. K. Robinson
Sinclair
Armour To Pay Back Millions To Settle Debts
The widow and daughter of Ogden Armour will surrender 10 million dollars of their personal fortune to settle debts of the Armour Company. At his death Armour owed 18 million dollars to Armour Company, of which he was chairman.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ogden Armour
Packet
Armour
Armour Company
Two Escape At Coleman Jail
Clyde Blair and D. A. Davenport escaped Coleman jail by sawing bars from a window. Blair was jailed for forgery for two years and Davenport for burglary for four years. both held for transport to Huntsville penitentiary.
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Associated Press
Coleman
Clyde Blair
D. A. Davenport
Huntsville
Confession Claimed in Hall Mills Murders Case
Elwin Allen, held on a burglary charge in El Reno Oklahoma, confessed to the famous Hall Mills murders in New Jersey, according to an update from Sheriff T. C. Shacklett.
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Associated Press
EL Reno
Okla
Hall- Mills
New Jersey
Elwin Allen
T. C. Shacklett
Bishop Dickey Dies After Illness in Louisville
Bishop James Dickey, 63, died in Louisville after an appendicitis operation. He served the Methodist Episcopal Church South four years in Texas and New Mexico before returning to Louisville.
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Associated Press
Louisville
James Dickey
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Texas
New Mexico
Married couple wed in Bay City area affair
Ed Nedbalek formerly of Whee lock and Bryan and manager for Central Texas Auto Co. in Bay City married Miss Clara Milbar ger of Bryan in Bay City this morning. They plan a short honeymoon in Bryan before returning to their Bay City home.
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Ed Nedbalek
Wheelock and Bryan
Central Texas Auto Co
Bay City
Clara Milbarger
Bryan
First Baptist Church Opening May 6 In Bryan
Bryan prepares for the opening of the First Baptist Church on May 6 with Rev. George W. Truett of Dallas delivering the sermon. The new edifice seats 1300 with fine pulpit pews and a superb pipe organ and provides ample Sunday School rooms and basement space for all church needs, drawing praise from visitors to the Pistole-Higgs wedding.
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Bryan
First Baptist Church
George W. Truett
Dallas
Delver
Texas
Dr Armstrong to Speak on Browning Friday at Carnegie Library
The Delphian Chapter hosts an open meeting Friday April 20 at 3 p m in the Carnegie Library. Dr A J Armstrong head of Baylor University English dept will lecture on Browning and discuss Browning Great Contribution to Humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphian
Carnegie Library
Albert Goodman
A. J. Armstrong
Baylor University
Browning
Baylor
Robert Browning
Bryan
Armstrong
Acrobatic Dancer Wayne Bradford Falls to Death
In Los Angeles a fifth floor hotel plunge killed acrobatic dancer Wayne Bradford. Blood in his room suggested he might have been thrown from the window. Bradford’s mother resides in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Wayne Bradford
Fort Worth
Williamson County Farmers Visit A and M College Texas
A large group of Williamson County farmers and their wives along with local business people toured A and M College Texas on Wednesday. They inspected poultry dairying and livestock work, learned about the summer Farmers Short Course, and visited engineering, veterinary, and dairy facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Williamson County
Taylor and
A. and M. College of Texas
H. T. McCollum
College
Experiment Station
College Farms
WTAW
Mess Hall
D. W. Williams
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A. W. Emmel
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R. Smith
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J. R Sims
W. E. Lewis
C. F. Ayreseee Errr
Dr. Thos
G. Watts
B. Brown
Airplane
Sen. Fairchild
Eberstadt
Texas Tech
Ed Campbell
Miss Tucker
Judge Davis
Edge On Sunday
Fitzmaurice
Sec
Dickey
Dr. Armstrong
Extension Service
Bess Edwards
State Home
Alice Smith
Main Farm
R. M. Sherwood
Fred Hale
D. T. Mann
Taylor
J. A. Chatter
Dairy Department
Mechanical Engineering
R. W. Downard
C. C. Yates
A. E B. Wharton
J. B. Bagley
R. W. Persons
Taylor Chamber of Commerce
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