Trinity River Flood Toll Rises With Deaths and Missing
Fort Worth and surrounding Texas towns report forty six dead or missing as Trinity River floods surge. Cargo of victims listed, damage projected at about one million dollars, rescue efforts ongoing as Levees hold and Brazos flood warnings reach Waco.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Cordie Runnels
Jim Dunn
Billy Harris
McConnell
Shelby Sellers
Henry Mitten Dorf
Allen Farris
Blank Farris
Allen
G. W. Pettis
Isaac Pettis
G. W. Ferguson
L. W. Davis
Rosie Hartman
Joe Hartman
Dan Handy
8S. Pierce
Jos. Reagan
M. F. Ward
Vesta Moore
Waco
Ft. Worth
Trinity
Brackenridge
Gonzales Creek
Brazos River
B. Bunnemeyer
Houston
U. S. Weather Bureau
Trinity River
Dallas
Sheriff's Office
Breckenridge
Grand Prairie
Palmer
Heavy Rain Floods Edge and Cottonwood Areas
County Agent C. L. Benson and Mr. Ed Payne with family were at Edge for boys club work when a major rainfall struck Tuesday afternoon. Three to four inches fell in a short span between Edge and Cottonwood, submerging corn on uplands and flooding fields and fences. Floodwaters covered road lights in one spot, prompting fears they might be stranded, but the party eventually made it through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Benson
Ed. Payne
Edge
Rountree Seen as Possible Lieutenant Governor Candidate
Editorials from multiple papers view Lee J. Rountree as a favored potential candidate for lieutenant governor. He has not announced and may not consent to run, but supporters believe he could win and would be a strong state leader if elected, though he remains focused on his current duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee J. Rountree
Rountree
Hearne Democrat
Mexia Daily News
Mayor Haswell Reports Delayed Dallas Train
Mayor Tyler Haswell returned from Dallas on Wednesday at 10 o clock. The Owl train ran six hours late due to washouts around Fort Worth and Dallas. He says North Texas flood damage is severe and the worst in years, hitting agricultural districts. Several trains were abandoned or detoured from schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler Haswell
Dallas
Fort Worth
Haswell
Texas
Brazos County Red Cross Praised by National HQ
A 1922 letter from Saint Louis praises the Brazos County Red Cross chapter for timely, well kept monthly reports on form 1040. Executive secretary Mrs Albert Buchanan receives the commendation noting many chapters fail to report regularly and citing the Bryan Texas chapter as an inspiration to division officers and National Headquarters.
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Brazos County
Red Cross
Southwestern
Albert Buchanan
Southwestern Division
Saint Louis
Bryan
Texas
Buchanan
Washington
J. M. McPike
Bryan Woman Thanked for Giving Needed Clothing
Mrs W S Howell of Bryan led the Near East Relief clothing drive in Brazos County and received a Houston based letter crediting 607 pounds of clothing totaling 455.25 dollars. The message thanks the Bryan volunteers for aiding suffering Near East children and expresses hope for happiness from the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Howell Bryan
Near East
South Texas
Houston
Bryan
Brazos County
Anna Waller
Near East Relief
A M Cadet Seriously Injured In Pole Accident
Cadet J J Wyly of Fort Worth and a student at A M College was severely injured Tuesday afternoon when a working telephone pole broke and fell on him. He was struck on the head and feared to have concussion, but he is much better today and improving at the College Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Wyly
Fort Worth
A. & M. College
Wyly
College Hospital
Understanding the cotton boll weevil life cycles and control ideas
Entomologist writer argues farmers should study weevil biology to cut fall brood survival. He contrasts summer and winter broods, noting rapid life for summer weevils and winter tolerance for fall broods. He urges killing summer weevils before they gain immunity-like resilience and questions why earlier research has not solved the timing of vulnerabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Davenport
South
Dr. Jeckel
Mr. Hyde
Dr. Tanner
Brazos County
Cotton
Sampson
Madison
Florida
San Antonio
Mass Meeting Called by Brazos River Land Owners
Citizens and land owners from Falls Robertson Burleson Grimes Washington and Brazos counties call a mass meeting in Bryan on Monday May 15 1922 at 11 oclock A M. to discuss leveeing the Brazos River and seek federal and state aid to prevent flood damages after heavy rains in other Texas regions. State Reclamation Engineer Arthur A. Stiles will attend along with other prominent men. E H Astin Lee J Rountree Mo M Lawrence.
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Bryan
Texas
Brazos
Falls, Robertson
Burleson
Grimes
Washington
Brazos River
Arthur A. Stiles
E. H. Astin
Lee J. Rountree
MO. M. Lawrence
Levees on Trinity River Blamed on Dynamiting in Fort Worth
Fort Worth officials allege Trinity river levees failed due to dynamiting after a Tuesday breach flooded the city lowlands. John J. McCain, head of the levee board, announces a grand jury investigation to uncover who caused the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
John J. McCain
Levee Board
Trinity River
Grand Jury
Grand Jur
Mr. McCain
Farm writer tours A M College with staff
Col J B Iden a staff writer for The Country Gentleman visits A and M College to learn about farming experiments and crop reports. He tours the Experiment Station with C M Evans dairy specialist A L Ward swine specialist and S C Hoyle farm publicity manager. R R Monte mayor a 1911 graduate from A M College visits campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. J. B. Iden
Country Gentleman
A. & M. College
C. M. Evans
A. L. Ward
S. C. Hoyle
R. R. Montemayor
Pave with Vitrified Brick Contract Offer
Thurber Brick Co of Ft. Worth Texas is addressed to supply vitrified brick for paving at the lowest annual cost of service, seeking an estimate or inquiry about terms and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurber Brick Co
Ft. Worth Texas
Plant Early Fight Weevils in Texas Cotton Belt
A Texas agricultural note urges early planting and quick harvesting to draw cotton pickers from across regions and reduce boll weevil infestations. The speaker stresses cooperative effort by farmers, entomologists, college students, and agents to boost early varieties and cultural methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Texas
Canada
Bureaurocracies
Cotton Belt
Cotton Market Dips as Bryan Market Sells Futures
Cotton futures closed five to ten points lower on the day. Bryan market reported sales at sixteen and four tenths cents per pound on middling basis. Entities include Bryan market and cotton futures.
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Bryan
Rev Swindle Preaches Concerning Heaven’s Constitution
Rev L Swindle preaches on the Constitution of the Kingdom of Heaven from Mark 16 at the First Christian church revival. He argues the gospel program must go to all nations and warns against omitting any part of scripture. The service outlines tonight and tomorrow with C N Calmes welcoming attendees.
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Rev. L. Swindle
Kingdom of Heaven
First Christian Church
United States
Rev. Swindle
Jesus Christ
Paul
Matthew
Heaven
Son of God
Evangelist
S. M. Martin
Christ
Jesus
C. N. Calmes
First Christian Church of
Bryan
Francis L. Crow
Ernst Band invited to contest at Dallas Durbar
Prof. Anton Ernst leads the Ernst Band invited by the Southwestern Durber Contest Committee to enter in the championship for five large prizes from 400 dollars to 25 dollars. The May 22 event includes street parade, stadium contest at Fair Park, and a grand concert. Over 1500 musicians expected, the region’s largest orchestra gathering.
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Anton Ernst
Ernst
Durber
Dallas
Fair Park
For Sale Pony Cow Wagon and Farm Implements
For sale a good saddle pony a Jersey milk cow a second hand saddle a riding Oliver cultivator a delivery wagon and a two horse wagon. Contact P H Hensarling at phone 1235.
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Oliver
P. H. Hensarling
Kurten News Wrap: Rains Delay Farm Work and Cheerful Doings
Kurten Texas reports farmers delayed by frequent rains while gardens thrive and dew berries ripen. Local visits include Mrs. James Lang, N. L. Outlaw family, and Easter returns. A birth is noted with E C Jr. announcements. Katherine Lucile Endler wedding to H L Endler cited Waxahachie. Local instructors inspect sewing class as Nellie Lawless hosts.
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The
Eagle
Kurten
Texas
James Lang
Goose Creek
N. L. Outlaw
Mary
Audie
Reliance
T. B. Truett
Katherine Lucile
H. L. Endler
Waxahachie
Philip Endler
Kraft
College
Miss Harris
Nellie Lawless
Antone Pasler
Navasota
Joe Pasler
Bryan
E. M. Seaman
Mrs T H Darwin Pioneer Passes Away
Mrs T H Darwin known as Aunt Ellen dies Tuesday at 4 30 pm after months of illness. Born November 25 1846 she joined the Free Will Baptist church and lived a devout Christian life. Survived by daughter Dosia Mike and sons Jim and Erwin Darwin all of Bryan and five grandchildren Howard Mike Melton Claude Ernest and Lucy Darwin. Funeral at the family home Wednesday at 4 30 pm with burial in City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen
Free Will Baptist Church
Dosia Mike
Jim Darwin
Erwin Darwin
Bryan
Howard Mike
Melton Darwin
Claude Darwin
Ernest Darwin
Lucy Darwin
Beautiful Magnolia Trees In Bryan Delight Neighbors
In Bryan two magnificent old magnolia trees brighten spring. One stands in Mrs. Fanny I. Garths yard on South Bryan Street and the other at Sam B. Wilsons old home on West 24th Street. In 1922 they appear fuller and more fragrant than ever, drawing admiration from passersby.
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Bryan
Fanny I. Garth
South Bryan Street
Sam B. Wilson
West 24Th Street
Seven Mexicans Resting in Hoosegow at Bryan
Seven Sunny Mexico waiters at the College mess hall were arrested after sheriff deputies, led by L E Morehead, found them in a game described as shooting the African golf ball. Sam Richards, a Black man, is jailed on insanity suspicions. J D Davis, accused of pistol theft, is in custody. he formerly resided on Charlie Noto’s Brazos Bottom property, per Albert Banks’ complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunny
J. D Davis
Charlie Noto
Albert Banks
Brazos Bottom
Chamber of Commerce eyes tourist campsite development
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce directors met with President W. H. Cole and Secretary S. E. Eberstadt. The highway committee outlined an ideal tourist camp site and urged opening East and West Highways to the Grimes county line, with action to involve Brazos County commissioners. Plans for a July trade trip were announced amid discussions on agriculture, train schedules, education and civic improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
A. M. Waldrop
D. L. Wilson
Visitor
Jno
A. Moore, Jr
W. S. Barron
Barron
Grimes County
Brazos County
Navasota River
Brazos Couny Commissioners Court
Trade Extension Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Wilson
Jno. A
Baptist Fifth Sunday Meeting Program at Cottonwood Church
TheCottonwood Baptist Church hosts its fifth Sunday meeting on Friday April 28 with a packed schedule. Devotionals by Prof P S Mangum and Mrs J L Cobb precede sermons and a series of sessions on church membership, ward support, social life, and B Y P A work led by Rev R E Bass Dr Jno A Moore and J L Wallace. An evening program includes a financial report by J J Pipkin vows by R L Brown and a W M U session chaired by Mrs D D Jolly. Sunday features devotional by J J Pipkin Sunday school W M A activities debate by four A M students and a layman’s talk by T O Walton with music by the A M College Baptist Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. S. Mangum
C. E. Bullock
G. M. Ammons
R. E. Bass
W. S. Barron
R. L. Brown
J. L. Cobb
J. J. Pipkin
A. J. Buchanan
Messrs. Howell
Jinks
Littlejohn
Fraser
T. O. Walton
Baptist Orchestra of
A. & M. College
Rehearing Denied in Copeland Reynolds Contempt Case
The Court of Criminal Appeals overruled a rehearing in the case of J. D. Copeland a police commissioner and F. G. Reynolds clerk of a fraternal order cited in contempt for allegedly refusing to answer grand jury questions about Ku Klux Klan membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
J. D. Copeland
F. G. Reynolds
Texas Prisons Report Shows Over Million Dollar Loss
The Texas prison system posted a total loss of 1,293,579 for 1921 per the auditor's report. Net operating loss reached 1,056,646 with cotton sale, fire losses, and farm operations contributing. total state prison debt stood at 575,793 by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Neff
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Sedaa
Mayor Haswell
RED Cross Chapter
Col. J.B. Iden
the Country Gentleman
Rev
Swindle
Constitution OF God
Kurten Gomes
T. H. Darwin
Chamber Commerce
Baptist
Cottonwood Baptist Church
TG Copeland-Reynolds
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