4 Indiana Coal Mine War Brings On A Gun Battle
Indiana National Guardsmen clashed with armed miners as mines were taken over to supply state institutions. Gunfire lasted over an hour with no confirmed casualties by 3 p.m. The action followed orders from the government to seize the mines for coal. In Oklahoma, John Wilkinson of District 21 predicted a productive joint conference with coal operators to end the miners strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Aunton
Ind
Muskogee
Okla
Cleveland
United Mine Workers of America
John Wilkinson
Contempt Charges Against Railroad Strikers in Texas
Five Cleburne railroad workers face contempt charges for alleged violations of a Dallas federal court strike injunction protecting the Santa Fe railroad. Also, D B Haynie of Smithville is held on contempt charges tied to an attack on Katy railroad workers near Smithville. he was released on bond pending August 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Cleburne Railroad
Department of Justice
United States
Dallas
Santa Fe
Smithville
San Antonio
Austin
D. B. Haynie
Katy
Haynie
College Board of Control Visits to Review 1923 24 Needs
Dr W B Bizzell president of A M College returns from Austin after conference with the board of control on 1923 24 support recommendations to be sent to the 38th legislature meeting in January. Board members S B Cowell L W Tittle and Dr H H Harrington will spend the final days this week at the college inspecting needs before the recommendations are submitted to the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Bizzell
A. & M. College
Austin
Board of Control
A. & M.college
Bizzell
S. B. Cowell
L W. Tittle
H. H. Harrington
Lumber Deal in Texas and Louisiana Sealed at 800000
Shreveport firm led by A. J. Peavy announced the purchase of the Miller Link Lumber Company sawmill timber properties in South Texas and Southwest Louisiana for 800000. Randall Moore of Commercial National Bank confirmed the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Shreveport
Miller-Link Lumber Company
South
Texas
Louisiana
A. J. Peavy
Randall Moore
Commercial National Bank
Cotton market closes lower on futures and local spots
Cotton futures closed twenty points down today with local spot prices quoted at twenty cents per pound middling basis.
Senator Gooding Demands Munsey Investigation
Washington Aug. 4 Frank A. Munsey owner and publisher of the New York Herald was charged in the Senate by Senator Gooding of Idaho chairman of the Republican agricultural bloc opposing the administration tariff bill. He also urged investigation of the St Louis Globe Democrat and other papers he said were critical of the tariff legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Frank A. Musey
New York Herald
Senate
Santor Gooding
Idaho
Republican Agricultural Bloc
Europe
Munsey
Gooding
St. Louise
First Bale of Brazos Cotton Brought to Bryan
The first standard bale of the 1922 Brazos county crop arrived in Bryan raised by Jim Fashone of Riverside. It weighed 546 pounds and sold for 136.50 to A K Brown of Busn & Witherspoon. Premiums totaled about 202.50 including chamber gifts and warehouse weighers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Bryan
C. L. Eden
Jim Fashone
Riverside
A. K. Brown
Busn & Witherspoon
Waco
Brown
Fashone
Bryan Daily
Weekly
Eagle
First Bale Sold for 229 Pounds at Mecalit Farm
On Tuesday morning C L Eden delivered the first 229 pound bale to Frank Mecalit near Sim tana and paid 22 1 2 cents per pound for the cotton while donating the ginning. Mecalit expressed satisfaction with the price received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Eden
Frank Mecalit
Smetana
Mecalit
Grass Fire Extinguished on College Boulevard Near Oil Stations
Fire alarm at about 2 o clock prompted a response from local fire companies. A grass fire on College boulevard near oil stations was quickly extinguished with no damage. Curiosity hindered the fire apparatus as onlookers gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Boulevard
Shopping trip with Wade family and local merchants
T. C. Wade and his son James joined Jim Pearson and Joe Norwood of Wellborn for a shopping outing with Bryan merchants today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Wade
James
Jim Pearson
Joe Norwood
Wellborn
Bryan
Germany and France in rows over financial affairs
Paris reports German banks moved 60 to 70 million francs to Holland and Switzerland from deposits in American and foreign banks in Paris. The withdrawals came ahead of possible seizure by the French government as penalties for Germany’s failure to pay a 10 million dollar installment on prewar private debts to French individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Holland
Switzerland
Associated Press
Germany
Mexia Oil Town Memories Highlight Bryan Visit
Col N P Houx of the Mexia Evening News visits Bryan on business and recalls Mexia's rise from a small town to a major oil center. He notes Mexia as the largest town between Dallas and Houston with about 20 000 residents, and recounts a ranger incident involving Governor Neff and Captain Frank Hammar accelerated by a gun barrel threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. Houx
Mexia Evening News
Bryan
Eagle
Frank Hammar
Mexia
Frank
Unsightly road signs draw critique in Brazos County
Rev J J Pipkin urges Eagle readers to curb ugly advertising signs on the Brazos County roads between Bryan and College Station. Prof S E Gideon warned at a Bryan Rotary Club meeting that these signs mar landscape beauty. Williamson County recently ordered removal of such signs from homes, urging Brazos to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Pipkin
Eagle
Brazos County
Bryan
College
S. E. Gideon
Austin
Williamson County Commissioners Court
Williamson County
Revival at Kurten Sees Strong Church Growth
The Kurten revival closed Sunday with sixteen additions to the churches and fourteen by baptism. Over sixty church members rededicated their lives to service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurten
Sheriff Moorehead Returns From Trip to Millican and Navasota
Sheriff L. E. Moorehead reports farmers in Millican Brazos Bottom and Government Dam areas poisoning around the clock to curb cotton leaf worm damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Moorehead
Millican
Brazos Bottom
Government Dam
Navasota
Control of Cotton Leaf Worm Pests Advised by Dr Reppert
In a bulletin from the Extension Department Dr R R Reppert entomologist issues timely advice on controlling the cotton leaf worm or army worm now threatening cotton fields. He recommends gust dry powder lead arsenate three pounds per acre or Paris Green with lime to reduce leaf burn, and calcium arsenate five pounds per acre as used by South Texas farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural & Mechanical College
R. R. Reppert
Bulletin
South Texas
Bryan Voters OK 32000 Bond for City Paving Project
The City Commission sets two miles of new paving funded by bonds with one third costs paid by property owners along twenty seven streets including Twentythird Street to Polk and Washington avenues. Surveys and assessments will target streets from H and T C depot to Polk, College Avenue to Polk, and various blocks to connect with existing paving. Upon completion Bryan aims to rank among the best paved small towns in the South.
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Bryan
City Commission
Seventh
Polk Street
E. J. Jenkins
26Th Street
College Avenue
Washington Avenue
Cemetery Street
Daly’s Corner
19Th Street
22Nd Street
Main Street
28Th Street
Congress Street
M. J. Parker
Brazos Bottom
Sterling Street
28Th Streeet
Free Baptist Church
West Side School
28Th North Redtop Street
P. O
27Th Street
32Nd Street
Washington Street
Presbyterian Church
Washington East
29Th Street
Houston Street
30Th Street
Methodist Church
24Th Street
Bryan Hall
Allen Academy
25Th Street
Bryan Street
Redtop Street
Wheelock Street
Haswell
Texas
Bryan Chamber Plans Highway and Education Push
The Bryan Chamber of Commerce held a significant morning meeting led by President W. H. Cole and Secretary S. E. Eberstadt. Members discussed future property for the community, appointed a Brazos county highway policy committee including E. H. Astin and Lee J. Rountree, and formed an Educational Committee to plan progress with a Friday 10 o clock meeting to appoint activity committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Cole
S. E. Eberstadt
Chamber
Lee J. Rountree
W. B. Bizzell
A. 0. Jackson
R. O. Allen
L. L. McInnis
Jno
E. H. Astin
A. D. Jackson
John M. Caldwell
Prsident Cole
Brazos County
J. E. Covey
W. S. Hi
Cream Route Planned for Brazos County Farmers
Carl Wipprecht and County Agent C. L. Benson tour Brazos County aiming to map a new daily cream route enabling farmers to deliver cream to the route each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Carl Wipprecht
C. L. Benson
Six Men Whipped at Gainesville Railway Shops
Six men employed in the Santa Fe Railway shops at Gainesville Texas were seized by unidentified assailants and whipped with wet ropes last night. Two had not returned to work while two of the four who did return received medical attention. The assailants warned the men never to work for the railroad again or risk death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Gainesville
Texas
Santa Fe
Here
Field Day At Midway To Spotlight Cotton Root Rot Control
Central Texas farmers will gather August 9 at the Midway Experiment Station between Temple and Belton for demonstrations on eradicating cotton root rot. Substation No. 5 has tested cultural methods for a decade, with main station researchers led by Dr J J Taubenhaus sharing progress and plans for observers to study field crops and horticultural tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Jackson
College Station
Texas
Central Texas
Midway
Temple
Belton
J. J. Taubenhaus
Bell County
Rev Bird Leads Bryan Rotary Club Meeting Program
Rev S Moylan Bird presided at the Bryan Rotary Club luncheon at Green Parrot Tea Room with a vigourous song fest. Mayor Tyler Haswell, Supt Madison Hall and many Rotarians attended as Prof S E Gideon and Oak McKenzie spoke about 1922 campaigns and road sign aesthetics. A short drama Gathering the Nuts featured many club members, drawing cheers before a final song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Moylan Bird
Bryan Rotary Club
Green Parrot Tea Room
Tyler Haswell
Madison Hall
S. E. Gideon
Austin
Oak McKenzie
R. O. Allen
Chas Greisser
Radio Fame
C. B. Hudson
Milton Fountain
E. E. McAdams
Greisser
Houston Rotary Club
McKenzie
Hudson
Allen
Gideon
Bryan
College
Bird
M. E. Wallace
W. H. Cole
M. L. Parker
Gabe Cazell
T. K. Lawrence
David Reid
W. R. Fairman
W. S. Barron
J. T. S. Park
L. G. Jones
Rotary
Chas. B. Hudson
J. H. Farris
Jnc
A Moore
D. L. Wilson
B. TU. Sims
E. P. Humbert
H. H Williamson
Wilson Bradley
S. E
Inventor Bell Laid Rest On High Mountain Peak
The body of Dr Alexander Graham Bell will be laid to rest this afternoon from Bevin Breach Mountain home for thirty five summers. Interment at sunset in the granite tomb atop the Bell estate. Messages of condolence from Taft Davis and many engineering societies. The Bryan Telephone Service was silent for one minute in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sydney
N. S
Alexander Graham Bell
Bevin Breach Mountain
Sunet
Bell
Nova Scotia
Robert Louis Stevenson
William Howard Taft
U. S
James J. Davis
New York American Society of Civil Engineering
American Institute Mining Engineering
American Society Mechanical Engineers
American Institute Electrical Engineers
Enineering Society
Engineering Profession of America
Bryan Telephone
Sims
United States
Red Cross Reports Great Progress
The Brazos county Red Cross nurse conducted nine hours of health lectures at the July short course with A. M. College, covering personal hygiene prenatal care and community health. She logged 259 visits including infant, prenatal, tuberculosis, child welfare and home visits, and noted multiple clinics and well babies under supervision. Mr. and Mrs. Murray A. Miller and child from Houston will return to their home after a week in Bryan with the Batte family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Red Cross
A. & M. College
Red Cross Committee
Miss Crosse
Murray A. Miller
Houston
Bryan
T. R. Batte
Baptists Fall to Presbyterians in Pitchers Battle
Mawhinney allowed two hits and struck out eight for the Baptists while Griffin pitched well but received less support. Nine errors plagued the Baptists as Mawhinney nearly shut them out before a wild throw allowed a run. The Presbyterians edged the Baptists with timely hits and solid defense in a 1 hour 5 minute game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Beckwith
The
Baptists
Bob” Mawhinney
Fettle
Mawhinney
Griffin
Weinzter
Baker
Haygood
Locke
Arnett
Jackson
Weinztel
Wilcox
Cavitt
Allen
Smith
Graham
Bullock
Jase
Presbyterians
Dishman and
Poindexter
Dallas man Frank Webb enjoys Bryan family vacation
Frank Webb of Dallas is spending the week in Bryan with his family for a short vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Webb
Dallas
Bryan
Judge Gaines seeks ballot strike for Ferguson in Texas Senate race
San Antonio August 4 Judge John W Gaines files a formal motion with State Chairman Frank C Davis to strike James B Ferguson of Bell county from the US senator ballot. The move follows Gaines aimed at nullifying July 22 primary results and may trigger further legal action up to the Texas Supreme Court if the committee declines. Davis offered no comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
James B. Ferguson
Bell County
United States
Frank C. Davis
John W. Gaines
Gaines
Democratic Executive Committee
Dallas
Ferguson
Charles A. Culberson
North Texas
Fort Worth
Davis
Austin
Thirty-seventh District Court
Bexar County
W. W. Walling
Supreme Court of Texas
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Indiana
Staunton
Senator Gooding
Gol. Roux
Reppert
C. OF
Inventor Bell
High Mountain Peak
Stevenson
Dr. Bell
Bell Telephone Company
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