Bailey Club Organized to Support Bailey in Texas Governor Race
A Bryan meeting organized a Bailey Club for Brazos County to back former Senator Bailey in the second primary on August 28. M. E. Wallace was elected temporary and later permanent chairman with J. S. Doane as secretary. About 66 attendees pledged to form chapters across the county and invite Bailey to Bryan for a campaign address.
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County Court House
Bailey Club
Bailey
M. &. Wallace
M. E. Wallace
J. S. Doane
R. E. L. Knight
Dallas
Knight
Bryan
Democratic Party
State of
Texas
Tom Tove
Cone Johnson
Tom Ball
Cullen Thomas
Neff
Pat Neff
Washington
State Democratic Executive Committee
Fort Worth
Grover Cleveland
United States
Wall Street
Jefferson
Lincoln
Gov
Cox
National Party
Senator Harris
Mississippi
Gore Could Lose renomination In Democratic Senate race
Oklahoma City reports at noon show Ferris leading Senator Gore by about twenty three thousand votes in the Democratic senatorial nomination while scattered returns still place Harold ahead for the Republican nomination.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Oklahomian
Ferris
Gore
Harrold
Central Texas Teachers Institute at A and M College
The Central Texas Teachers Institute at A and M College will host its third annual session the week of September 6. It offers intensive short courses taught by renowned educators, with a superintendent’s period each morning and daily general sessions, plus evening recreation.
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Central
Charles G. McMurray
George Peabody College For
Merchants See Bright Crop Prospects On Texas Tour
Dallas merchants and farmers arriving in Dalais report good rains and strong buying in the wholesale market as the Dallas Trade League opens the 1920 season. Optimism replaces prior pessimism about crop conditions across Texas with reports of prosperity and heavy wholesale purchases.
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Dalais
Texas
Dallas Trade League
Texas Farm Boys Special to Put Out Good Advertising
The Texas Chamber of Commerce plans an extensive advertising campaign for Texas resources with the Texas Farm Boy Special leaving A. and M. College on August 7 and traveling through many states. A descriptive booklet will be distributed along the route. A publicity man will accompany the train to brief press along the way. Several Texas newspapers will send correspondents to promote Texas and report back. The first stop will be Bryan on August 7 at 12 20 p m.
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Dallas
Texas
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas Resources
Texas Farm Boy
A. & M. College
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Ontario
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
State Chamber
Lone Star State
Houston Chronicle
San Antonio Express
Dallas News
The
Progressive Farmer
Texas Farm
Paris to buy land to protect Romagne cemetery
Paris reports the United States Army Graves Registration Service asks France to purchase the slope facing Romagne cemetery and the crest of the hill, plus side plots, to shield the graveyard of more than 30,000 American soldiers. The area will be landscaped with trees after interments move to the United States next fall.
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Associated Press
Paris
Romagne
Army Graves Registration Service
Suresnes
Belleau Woods
Secretary of War
Mont Valerient
America
Two Aviators Die in Flaming Movie Stunt Crash
Locklear piloted the plane and Elliott ignited the fireworks as they climbed to 10,000 feet then dove in a flaming nose dive. Movie cameras captured the descent but Locklear failed to pull up in time, crashing at about 2,000 feet with both occupants killed.
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Locklear
Elliott
Wheat price makes big trip in Chicago trading
Chicago on August 4 saw a dramatic wheat price swing as traders dumped futures then bought back strong. Early declines of up to thirteen cents gave December $2.16 to $2.21 and March $2.21, with a later rebound of as much as eleven cents. Losses were largely recovered as millers and Canadian crop reports influenced the market, closing near yesterday’s levels with December at $2.29 to $2.30 and March at $2.32.
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Associated Press
Chicago
England Presses Russia on Peace Ask for Clear Answer
London reports England is irritated by Russia’s equivocation on halting its army to negotiate peace via Poland. Britain seeks a quick yes or no on whether Russia will listen to the suggestion. No threats or ultimatum, but officials await a definite Russian intent. Dispatches show the British mission remains in Warsaw, with possible departure signals and unconfirmed reports of British and French missions leaving.
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Associated Press
London
England
Russia
Poland
Warsaw
Lewis Orders Miners to Return to Work
President Lewis of the United Mine Workers telegraphed thirty three locals in Kansas to return to work and end the strike. About three thousand eight hundred miners were striking at thirty three mines in Kansas.
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Indianapolis
Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Kansas
Texas Shorthorn Breeders Create Fort Worth Headquarters
At a special meeting in Fort Worth on Tuesday the Texas Shorthorn Breeders association voted to establish a permanent headquarters in the city with a salaried secretary in charge. John Burns of College Station was chosen secretary and will assume duties immediately. President M. L. Smiley of Paris presided.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Texas Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
John Burns
College Station
M. L. Smiley
Paris
UT graduates to join Sul Ross Normal faculty at Alpine
Eight University of Texas graduates join the Sul Ross Normal at Alpine for 1920-21. Six become department heads including English Latin Spanish home economics and physical training. Librarian and secretary roles filled by UT alums. five graduates were Phi Beta Kappa members.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
University of Texas
New Sul Ross Normal
Alpine
Anne Aynesworth
Rose Sharp Brewer
Alice Cowan
Trinity University
Stather Elliot
Irene Nevill
Linda Lancaster
Roberta Dulin
Viola Baker
Phi Beta Kappa
Free Girl Found With Diamond King Following Death
Chicago August 4 Samuel T. A. Loftis head of his namesake jewelry house died in his apartment from injuries after a violent fall. Ruth Wood a 25 year old bookkeeper and Roy Shayne his fiancé were released after the inquest. Wood testified Loftis offered to buy and return a business and gave her diamonds watch rings and a jeweled knife in exchange for herself. She kept the items and fled when Loftis collapsed.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Samuel
T. A. Loftis
Pretty Girl
Ruth Wood
Loftis
Roy Shayne
Miss Wood
Shayne
Railroads Set New Rates Effective August Twenty Sixth
Washington reports railroad representatives announce plan to raise freight and passenger rates starting August 26. The move aims to adjust pricing amid evolving transportation costs and service adjustments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Governor Allen Leads Opponent in renomination race
Topeka August 4 Governor Allen leads opponent George Snow six to one as of noon returns at Republican state headquarters Major Ike Ashburn commandant of the A and M college has returned from vacation in Tennessee
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Associated Press
Topeka
Allen
George Snow
Ike Ashburn
The
A. and M. College
Tennessee
Cotton Crop Prospects Rise to Over Twelve Million Bales
The Department of Agriculture forecasts about twelve million five hundred nineteen thousand bales for the cotton crop, up over a million from the June estimate. Texas stands at seventy four percent of normal, Arkansas at seventy eight, with July weather boosting prospects from sixty seven point seven to seventy four point one percent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Arkansas
Low Price Seed Explanations From Investigators
A ten member committee linked with the cotton seed oil industry, formed by the Interstate Cotton Crushers Association, reports on market conditions. They urge farmers to withhold seed for feed and fertilizer to ease congestion and lift prices, noting weak demand for hulls linters meal and crude oil. The group plans further action and a supplemental report as seed movement resumes.
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Interstate Cotton Crushers’ Association
R. F. Crow of
Sage
Texas Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Adams Calhoun
Texas Cotton Crushers’ Association
B. A. McKinney
Dallas
C. C. Littleon
Fort Worth
S. S. Frazer
P. S. Grogan
Houston
Walton
Peteet
I. M. Cook
Bryan
D. A. Greeg
Austin
C. L. Jessups
Brownsville
W. B Yeary
W. A. Bennett
Japanese Underground Passage Disclosed by U S Representative
Representative Albert Johnson reports a supposed Japanese underground smuggling system from Yokohama to Honolulu and on to California, Oregon, and Washington. He details a five year concealment period, bank deposits to prove residence, and bribery at the border, urging action by U S authorities.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
Wish
United States
Albert Johnson
House
Subcommittee On Immigration and Naturalization
Northwest
Yokohama
Honolulu
Pacific
Guaymas
Gulf of California
California
Oregon
Washington
Clothing prices do not drop say Bryan merchants
Bryan merchants deny reports of falling clothing prices. They say wholesalers charge high prices, mills run short, and production is down due to inefficiency. Retailers cannot reduce prices until costs ease and industry improves.
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Bryan
The
Eagle
Chicago
Associated Press
United Press
United States
Prices of ready to wear garments peak then decline
The Ready-to-Wear Association reports prices for ready to wear garments have reached a peak and started to decline during a ten day exhibition in Chicago. The notice highlights a shift in pricing as exhibitors showcase at the event.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Buy it in Bryan Slogan Recalled in Local History
A preserved line echoes a booster sentiment used to promote Bryan commerce with the motto Buy it in Bryan. The phrase reflects mid decades advertising culture and civic pride in small city retail.
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Bryan
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Sam Houston State Normal College
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Texas Farm Boys
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