Editorial Sees Shift to Washington in New Deal Leadership
Hubert M. Harrison argues the era of laissez faire ends as government planning under the New Deal expands from banking to agriculture and railroads. He praises President Roosevelt for decisive action, urges business to accept new ethics, and calls on East Texans to support the program and work with courage.
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New York
Washington
Wall Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Roosevelt
America
Hubert M. Harrison
East Texas
Rise and fall of banker Charles E. Mitchel marked by hubris
New York April 18. A portrait of banker Charles E. Mitchel captures his energy and arrogance as he rose to financial height. The text describes his disciplined routine and sudden decline leading to arrest, contrasted with anecdotes of swift creative feats by artists Joseph Cummings Chase and J. S. He.
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New York
Charles E. Mitchel
Joseph Cummings Chase
Paying the City's Debts and Utility Funds
The Bryan ledger as of March 31 compares current conditions with March 31 1931 showing two year debt reductions totaling 69100 with 46500 from bonds and 22600 from notes and warrants. It argues utilities earnings could rapidly retire bonds and cut property taxes if half net earnings to city and charter amended reserve funds are redirected.
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City of
Bryan
National wealth debate over debt figures from Rand study
The Nation’s debt totals about 142 billion dollars with wealth estimated at 138 billion. The Rand study notes farm, railroad, bank, and government debts plus urban real estate and brokers loans, arguing debt can equal wealth if default risk lowers value.
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Committee of the Nation
United States
Remington Rand, Inc
U. S
Rand
Fort Worth
Maury Hughes Sued Over Auto Crash in New Mexico
Maury Hughes, chairman of the state democratic executive committee, is sued for 20 704 35 damages from an alleged automobile collision in New Mexico last summer. Trial set for May 20 before federal judge William H. Atwell. Plaintiffs are J M and Marie Elizabeth Sakrison of Tucson Arizona.
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Maury Hughes
Dallas
Democratic Executive Committee
New Mexico
William H. Atwell
J. M
Marie Elizabeth Sakrison
Tucson
Ariz
Parrot Mimics Laughter At El Chico Dance Floor
In the Village a parrot perches over the dance floor at El Chico and repeats giggles from a nearby table. Lily Pons laughs so hard she leaves her meal. the scene features socialites and arts figures like Stanley Sackett and Stephen Etnier amid a parade of fashion and Broadway chatter.
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Lily Pons
William Lyon Phelps the Yale critic in New Haven
The portrait describes Prof William Lyon Phelps of Yale as an avid reviewer who attends matinees to return home for dinner in Elm City He favors white suits like Mark Twain applauds actors at scene ends and knows New Haven porters and trainmen by name A grand gentleman.
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Manhattan
Yale
William Lyon Phelps
Whitney Avenue
Elm City
Mark Twain
Phelps
Amy Lowell
New Haven
Metropolis
Polo Grounds Ride Ends With Baseball Joke
Broadway stars Richard Carle Pete Daley and Alfred Henry Lewis avoided daylight. Daley woke after a cab ride from Churchill's and asked the driver to circle Polo Grounds until he said stop.
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Broadway
Richard Carle
Pete Daley
Alfred Henry Lewis
Daley
Churchill’s
Polo Grounds
Eagle Printing Co Service Rates and Contact
Our job department renders quick and efficient service with quality printing at reasonable prices. Give us a trial. Eagle Printing Co. Phones 36 or 48.
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Eagle Printing Co
Today In History San Francisco Earthquake Event
A historical note marks the San Francisco earthquake on April 18 1906. The event defined a major urban disaster and spurred rebuilding and seismic awareness in the early 20th century.
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San Francisco
State University Baseball Team to Play doubleheader with A and M
The State University baseball team finally reached Bryan after a trip from New Orleans and will meet the A and M team in a doubleheader this afternoon starting at 3 eight o'clock with the second game immediately after. S. H. Dunlap and sister Miss Laura Dunlap and Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Rhodes left for Houston where Mr. Dunlap and Miss Edith Rhodes will marry tonight at Captain John Q. Tabor's residence. Judge M M. Brooks plans to speak in Bryan Wednesday evening in support of the Bailey ticket for delegates at large to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. The Progressive League heard several good talks, including W. E. Saunders urging strong attendance and prompt arrival.
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Bryan Morning Eagle
State University
New Orleans
College
S. H. Dunlap
Laura Dunlap
H. G. Rhodes
Houston
Dunlap
Edith Rhodes
Capt
John Q. Tabor
Eagle
M M. Brooks
Bryan
Bailey
Denver
Brooks
Progressive League
W. E. Saunders
Optimism Drives Local Growth Sayings From Oklahoma City
In a reflective Oklahoma City piece, the author urges warm weather comfort at the Oklahoma Biltmore and extols optimism as a driver of business. He stresses ad spending during lag times, praises action over flowers, warns against hot water on projects, and argues for supporting local industries as the path to community welfare.
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Oklahoma Biltmore Hotel
Oklahoma City
Roosevelt economy measure sparks lessons on lobbying in democracy
The piece argues that Congress passed an economy measure yet taught a new education about lobbying. It notes that in democracy a minority must reach government and that organized lobbying with agents at the Capitol is a legitimate method for presenting its case, describing it as stepping onto a stairway of access.
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Congress
Community Notes Highlight Easter Visits and Local News
Long list of Bryan residents hosting and visiting relatives during Easter. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Underwood of Corpus Christi in town with the Johnsons, and Mrs. Walter Ezekiel resting after an operation. Several local students and faculty members travel for study or inspection, with numerous family visits and weekend activities across Bryan and nearby towns.
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W. T. Underwood
Corpus Christi
Bryan
5. C. Johnson
F. E. Lichte
College Road
Wayne FE
College Park
Babe
Wilkerson Clinic
Walter Ezekiel
T. K. Lawrence
J. B. Harrison
Houston
Robert Caldwell
John M. Caldwell
Alvie Adams
Tom A. Adams
A. & M. College of Texas
Fort Worth
Christine Kellett
Nina May Avis
O. H. Astin
F. D. Perkins
McKinney
Rutledge
Sid Foster
Port Arthur
J. M. Ferguson
Pack White
Kerrville
Louis White
W. S. Barron
Anderson
Frank Dean
W. JD. Evans
Madiganville
J. D. Steele
Wellborn
B. F. Johnson
Bry
Roosevelt as lobbyist for the voiceless majority
The Mexia News comments on President Roosevelt acting as a lobbyist for the unorganized majority to counter organized minority influence in Congress. It argues that presidents must represent the majority to protect it, while Congress should listen to organized minorities. The piece praises Roosevelt’s grasp of this duty.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Mexia News
Local Musicians to Attend Huntsville Pageant
Huntsville Ladies Choral Club plans a Wednesday May 3 appearance. Invitations went to Miss G Salley, president, as members from Asbury and College Station pledge support. The next rehearsal for all members is Monday evening at 7 50.
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Qean
Geant
Huntsville Ladies Choral
Restame
Salley
Neeganization
College Station
Vty
Asbury
John E
Itys
Nat Allen
Baea
S. Bledsoe
Barron
J. F. Casey
Kate R. G. Dunn
Mrafoo
Fuller
Webbaett
Tyler Haswgi
T. OG. Walton
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