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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1925

Page

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Germany Likely Keeps Foreign Policy Unchanged

Berlin April 29. Chancellor Luther tells the Annual Congress of the League for German Industry and Commerce that Germany foreign policy will not be changed. The speech reflects the viewpoint of President-elect Von Hindenburg and his backing groups for Field Marshal Hindenburg’s presidency.

Luther von Hindenburg League For German Industry and Commerce Associated Press Berlin Germany Doctor Luther Hindenburg Field Marshall

Regan Elected State Librarian After West Resigns

Miss Octavia F. Regan, state legislative reference librarian, was elected state librarian to succeed Miss Elizabeth West who has resigned. The announcement followed a Texas Historical Commission meeting in Austin on April 29.

Austin Octavia F. Regan Elizabeth West Texas Historical Commission Miss Regan

Three Wissing from Explosion at Halden Massachusetts

An explosion at Halden Massachusetts causes significant damage with the loss estimated at seventy five thousand dollars. Authorities report three individuals named Wissing among those affected and ongoing investigations are underway.

Halden Massachusetts

Explosion at Boston Rubber Shoe plant kills at least two

Halden Mass April 29 Officials announced the death list from an explosion at the Boston Rubber Shoe Company plant may reach three, with one third dying. Half the two story brick building was leveled and more than 3,000 workers escaped. Damage put at about 75000 dollars.

Associated Press Halden Mass Boston Rubber Shoe Company

Chamber committee to inspect cotton twine mill in Texas

A Chamber of Commerce special committee met to review a twine mill proposal and sent a delegation to inspect mills in Waco and Houston with plans to report next Tuesday morning. Members include Eugene Edge as chair and D L Wilson W H Cole J M Gordon W J Coulter H C Boatwright W S Higgs Js Webb of Houston attended.

Chamber of Commerce Eugene Edge Texas Waco Houston D. L. Wilson W. H. Cole J. M. Gordon W. J J. Webb Howell W. 8 Higgs W. J. Coulter Ss.j. Webb

Brazos County Singing Convention Set Sunday at Reliance

The Brazos County Singing Convention meets in annual session at the Reliance community center on Sunday May 3. R F Crenshaw presides inviting all to attend with baskets for a noon on the ground dinner and a good time promised.

Brazos County Reliance Community Center R. F. Crenshaw Brazos County Singing Association

Lions Club Meeting Recaps Brownwood District Visit

The Bryan Lions Club held its Tuesday noon gathering at the Episcopal parish with President C A Searcy presiding. Members reported on the Brownwood district meeting, praised Brownwood hospitality, and discussed support for the cotton twine mill and Sue Haswell Memorial Park. attendance prizes and resolutions were noted along with member anecdotes.

Episcopal Parish C. A. Searcy Brownwood Lion Searcy Lion Chambers Bryan Lions Houston Lion Suber Lion Sol Gerson Mat Vitopil Frank Patronella Bryan Rip” Erskine Theodore Thomson Sol Gerson W. E. Neele Ollie Parks U. L. Stephens Coulter Smith Miss Sevier Abbie “Meevier County Home Lions Club Pat Newton R. W. Armstrong Henry Locke Haswell Sue Haswell Tyler Haswell Lions Club of Bryan Daily Eagle W. D Armstrong Brownwood Lions Club Bryan Lions Club Richard Ratcliffe R. L. Brown Willard Chambers Tom Suber M. F. Vitopil F. B. Patronella J. M. Fereyson Theodore H. Thomson W. E. Neeley F. D. Fuller T. A. Munson M. L. Jones O. J. Parks J. Hunt R. V. Armstrong I. L. Stephens W. N

Shake Up in Prison Employes for Gas Conference

Indications of possible changes in the Texas prison system emerged as Frank O Rourke of Houston, named as a candidate for secretary to the prison commission, was summoned to the capitol to meet the governor. Commissioners Sayle and Dulaney confirmed a recommendation but said no election had occurred and awaited the governor’s interview.

Associated Press Austin Texas Frank O’rouke Houston Prison Commission Capitol Walker Sayle W. R. Dulaney O’rouke

Large crab and frog found on Dallas street after rains

A salt water crab five inches in diameter and a full grown frog weighing three pounds were found on downtown Dallas streets early Monday after heavy rains Sunday night. They were distant from any creek or stream prompting speculation they were washed from the clouds.

Associated Press Dallas Arp

Reverend H H McCain Shares UT Speaker Plans

Rev H H McCain, on vacation in Clarence Louisiana, reports University of Texas professor H Ezz Takenehi will speak at the Methodist church Sunday at 11 am and 8 pm on Japan and America. McCain requests publicity to draw large congregations and notes dry weather and good fishing as he visits his old home community.

H. Ezz Takenehi University of Texas Methodist Church Japan America Rev H. H. McCain Clarence Louisiana

Worth Watchman Burned to Death in Rooming House Fire

Fort Worth Apr 29 Joseph Garrison aged 60 watchman for the Santa Fe Railroad was burned to death in a fire at the New Riley rooming house. Economic loss estimated at 10000 dollars.

Associated Press Fort Worth Joseph Garrison Santa Fe New Riley

Governors to Meet on Atlantic Gulf Fish Conservation

Secretary Hoover urged coastal state governors from Maine to Texas to send representatives to Washington on May 20 to discuss fish conservation along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, marking a national priority.

Associated Press Washington Herbert Hoover Maine Texas Atlantic Gulf

Aggie Inn at College Station to Open for Mother Day

The Aggie Inn, a first rate campus hotel in College Station, will open May 10 and 11 to host parents for the first Mother and Dad day. It will then close for final furnishings with a permanent opening planned for commencement visitors.

Wewan Way College Station Aggie Inn W. A. Doncan Houston W. B. Bizzell Walter W. Kraft

Pryan Cotton Market Rises on Futures and Local Quotes

Cotton futures closed today 16 to 25 points higher. Local spot prices were quoted at 23 1 2 cents middling basis.

Pryan

Bulgarian Army Plans Colorful Class Rebranding Soon

Government plans for one army class to adopt new color designations as part of a broader rebranding effort. Officials say the change aims to modernize outreach and mobilization messaging across services and public perception.

Bulgarian plan to mobilize fails amid volunteer shortfall

Sofia reports the Bulgarian government may call up one of its army classes after failing to recruit the 10 000 volunteers authorized by the Council of Ambassadors at Paris to pacify the country.

Associated Press Sofia Council of Ambassadors Paris

Tornadoes Injure Fourteen in San Angelo Area

Fourteen farm tenants were injured and property damage occurred when two miniature tornadoes struck near Kyle and San Angelo late yesterday. A separate report notes light snow in San Angelo with temperatures previously reaching 102 degrees last week.

Associated Press Kyle Mercury

National Congress Opens Second Day With Dept Sessions

Austin April 20 Separate conferences of various departments opened the second day of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. Following yesterday's full session the convention continued with preliminaries and lively talks on child welfare and building an improved organization. Educators and workers focused on departmental problems in divided sessions.

Associated Press Austin National Congress of Parents and Teachers Congress

Beard Tops Bryan Gun Club Shoot With 49 Of 50

J H Beard led the Bryan Gun Club regular shoot at Evans' place with 49 targets broken of 50. Bob Harrison, a new shooter, fired six times at the first target and broke it with his last shot. Final scores list Beard at 49 50 and a club average of 24 7 10 out of 46 1 4 among twenty competitors.

Bryan Evans’ Pacture J. H. Beard D Nial Bob Harrison Bob Curt Oliver Curt Beard F. L. Cavitt N. A. Stewart Jno. Lawrence, Jr Dr. B. A. Sims W. M. Wickes HH. N. Rohde E. Yeager Harry Estill E. Bullock

Allen Academy Defeats Caldwell High In Fast 6–5 Victory

In Caldwell on Monday Allen Academy edged Caldwell High Hornets 6 to 5. Baker pitched strongly after a four-run first inning by Caldwell, aided by Pausewaug behind the plate while Ellis and Dowell caught for Caldwell.

Caldwell Allen Academy Caldwell High School Hornets Hornets Baker Pausewaug Ellis Dowell

Rain Renewed Operations Today Beginning at Noon

A light steady rain resumed at noon and continued at press time, soaking the hard dry ground after months of drought. The Eagle Printing Company rain gauge showed .68 inch by 3:30 this afternoon, delivering beneficial precipitation.

Eagle Printing Company

Engineers Gather for Texas Civil Engineers Meeting

About 50 engineers and teachers from the A and M College of Texas and other bodies gather in College Station for a two day Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers meeting. Sessions in Physics Building, papers on railway costs and vehicle operating costs, dam talks, ethics, plus lab tours and an afternoon baseball game.

Bryan Davy Raaie College Station A. and M. College of Texas Departments of Engineering Texas Section American Society of Civil Engineers J. C. Richey Department of Civil Engineering Bizzell John A. Norris Society State Board of Water Engineers D. B. Marburger T. A. Munson O. N. Floyd Garza Dallas Mess Hall Clay Condon San Antonio E. L. Myers Southern Methodist University B. F. Williams Norris Terrell Bartlett Texas Bryan Country Club J. J. Richey College and Bryan

Linen Cotton Mill Backed by Bryan Public

A mass meeting in the Bryan district courthouse endorsed a cotton and twine mill for the city. F. L. Henderson led the City Development committee with 125 attendees hearing support from J. B. Bagley and F. E. Lichte of A and M College textile department. About $75,000 in total needed, with $18,000 already subscribed and plans to recruit 25 to 30 local buyers for the rest.

Bryan F. L. Henderson W. &. Higgs E. J. Jenkins J. Bryan Miller Chamber of Commerce J. Webb Houston J. B. Bagley F. E. Lichte Textile Department A. and M. College Sam B. Wilson Jno Ssr. Webb City Development Committee

France Considers Gold Standard Return Amid British Move

Paris financial authorities say Britain adopting a gold standard will force France to follow. The finance minister studies the issue and signals sacrifices by the French people are needed to restore gold backing.

Associated Press Paris Great Britain France

New Car Registrations for Brazos County

The county tax collector J Marion Ferguson lists new car registrations since the last publication. Names include W W West Bryan Annie Stasney Bryan J Black Bryan J S Carroll Bryan EF R Emmell Bryan Annie Jones Bryan Thos br Mayo College Station Walter J Merka Benchley B T Yeager College Station Anton Ernst Bryan R M Millhollum Dublin A Broussard Hearne Carl Wipprecht Bryan Perry F Bowen College Station A S Grove Bryan R S Grace Bryan Ike Ashburn College Station Luke Patronella College Station W L Porter Bryan. Mayor and Mrs Tyler Haswell hosted a Tuesday dinner at their West 24th street home with Mrs J B Beers and Miss Marie Beers of New Orleans among the guests.

J. Marion Ferguson W. W. West Bryan Annie Stasney J. Black Bryan J. 8 R. M. Millhollum Dublin A. Broussard Hearne Carl Wipprecht Perry F. Bowen College Station A. S. Grove R. S. Grace Ike Ashburn Luke Patronella W. L. Porter Tyler Haswell West 24Th Street J. B. Beers Marie Beers New Orleans

Aggies to Host Razorbacks in Second Baseball Game

In College Station on Kyle Field the Texas A and M Aggies play the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second game of a two game series. The first game was set for this afternoon with the second slated for Thursday at 4 10 p m local time.

College Station Kyle Field Texas Aggies Arkansas Razorbacks Bryan Daily Eagle University Longhorns

Hundred Negroes Held in Dallas for Interracial Murder Probe

Dallas April 29 One hundred Negroes are being held in the city jails for examination in a murder case involving Ryan Adkins and W L Milstead and for attacks on local women companions. Rewards totaling 3250 dollars have been offered for the arrest of the guilty party.

Associated Press Dallas Ryan Adkins W. L. Milstead

Aggies Versus Longhorns Close Dual Meet At Kyle Field

The Texas A&M Aggies and the Texas Longhorns meet Friday at Kyle Field in the season’s closest dual. Both squads have strong relay runs, with the Longhorns stronger in distance events and the Farmers ahead in sprints, making the meet a toss up for athletic supremacy.

Rice Houston Owls Baylor Longhorns Oklahoma A Steers Aggies

Fire at Hendricks apartments in Portland kills four

Four persons died and two more were gravely injured in a daytime blaze that swept the Hendricks apartments in Portland Oregon. About forty residents woke as flames raged through the 46 unit building trapping many inside. Victims listed include E Sullivan 55 Miss Clara Sheere 20 Miss Frazier 2 and A Lawr blind.

Associated Press Portland Oregon Hendricks Apartments E& Sullivan Clara Sheere Frazier A. Lawr

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