Murder Confession Ties Lovers to Slaying in Michigan
Florence McKinney, 19, girlfriend of Emil Zupke, confesses she witnessed the fatal crime against rival Cora Raber and aided in concealing the body. Zupke himself admits choking Raber after she refused to release him from marriage promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zupke
Associated Press
Benton Harber
Mich
Florence McKinney
Emil Zupke
Cora Raber
George Bridgeman
Miss Raber
Death Toll Soars As Floods Wreak Havoc Worldwide
Across regions millions face homelessness as floods devastate communities. Officials report thousands of deaths and widespread displacement with rescue efforts ongoing and aid systems stretched to the limit.
Floods Sweep China Kill Thousands Across Villages
Floods devastating large areas of China have left millions homeless and at least 50,000 people drowned, as waters submerge tens of thousands of villages from Shanghai to distant regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Shanghai
China
Baby swims alone before fear proves it false
San Antonio scene reports 2 year old George Goldbaum, son of Solomon Goldbaum, found paddling in the San Antonio river below the Houston Street bridge. He was pulled out wet but unharmed after falling in while playing along the river where the water ran about three feet deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
George Goldbaum
Solomon Goldbaum
Houston Street
Agriculture on road to prosperity says Eugene Meyer
Eugene Meyer manager of the War Finance Corporation told President Coolidge after inspecting the West that agriculture has turned the corner and is on the road to permanent recovery. He reported conditions everywhere in the West are improving rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Eugene Meyer
War Finance Corporation
President Coolidge
West
Hawkins and Simpson Wed at Y M C A Parlor
Miss Mary E Hawkins of Madisonville and Roger Simpson of Dallas were quietly married Monday at 5 pm in the Y M C A parlors at A and M College. Rev W M Matthews officiated. Simpson, a 1923 A and M graduate, will teach vocational training in Llano after brief wedding travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A and M. College
Mary E. Hawkins
Madisonville
Roger Simpson
Dallas
W. M. Matthews
Mr. Simpson
College
Llano
Simpson
Bryan
Big political rally and barbecue at Koppe bridge event
A Friday August 15 rally at the Koppe school house on the Koppe plantation near the bridge spots Burleson Brazos Washington and Grimes counties uniting for a gala day. Speakers barbecue music by Brenham brass band and an 80 by 80 open-air platform for daytime and night dancing drawn large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koppe
Koppe Plantation
Koppe Bridge
Burleson
Brazos
Washington
Grimes
Brenham
Republicans win in Ohio primary
Hare Davis of Cleveland former Ohio governor was nominated for re election on the Republican ticket in yesterday's primary. Victor Donahey current governor was chosen to oppose him on the Democratic ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Hare Davis
Cleveland
Victor Donahey
Earthquake Shakes Western Japan Forcing Evacuations
An earthquake struck western Hondo and Shikoku this morning causing residents to flee several towns. No casualties or damages were reported in dispatches received here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokio
Hondo
Shinikoku
Lawler Named Presidential Elector At Texas La Follette Wheeler Meet
In Waco Texas supporters of Wisconsin Senators LaFollette and Wheeler held a state convention to certify presidential electors. They opted not to form a party or nominate a candidate. Jordan T. Lawler of Bryan was chosen as elector for the 6th District and joined the organization committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
R. M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Burton K. Wheeler
Independent Progressive Party
Jordon T. Lawler
Bryan
103 Year Old German Woman Reads Without Glasses
Frau Johanna Prigge of Hamburg is believed to be Germanys oldest woman at 103. She has excellent health and an active mind, reads without glasses, and enjoys intricate needlework and humor. After her husbands death she lived with her eldest son and now resides with her grandson, both teachers, in Embsen, Luenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hamburg
Germany
Frau Johanna Prigge
Here
Fallersleben
Embsen
Luenburg
Stein
Marriage Licenses Issued in Brazos County
The Brazos County Clerk records a list of marriage licenses issued since last week. Names include Cleophus Johnson with Philes Pollard, Richard Stone with Annie Evans, Rufus Williams with Adelia Dorsey, Willie Morrison with Tena Hawkins, W Lynch with Lela Haldredge, and James Toplin with Eldora Malone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McSwain
Cleophus Johnson
Philes Pollard
Richard Stone
Annie Evans
Rufus Williams
Adelia Dorsey
Willie Morrison
Tena Hawkins
W Lynch
Lela Haldredge
James Toplin
Eldora Malone
Tom Terrell Leads Arkansas Gubernatorial Race
Little Rock August 13 Tom Terrell of Little Rock led the six cornered Democratic gubernatorial race in Arkansas by 2205 votes over nearest challenger Lee Gazort after 756 of 1969 precincts reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Terrell
Arkansas
Associated Press
Little Rock
Lee Gazort
County wide road bond wins in Grimes County
Grimes County voters approved a road bond by 787 to 82 after Erwin box empty and Keith reported 13 for 1 against converting district issues to a county bond. Commissioners Court reviewed Saturday results and noted two boxes uncounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
Commissioners Court
Erwin
Keith
Rotary Luncheon Reports Record Attendance at Green Par Tea Room
Roy Montgomery led a Wednesday Rotary luncheon program at the Green Par Tea Room with a record attendance noted. F L Henderson spoke on law, while E P Humbert and Ed win Crenshaw shared travel tales, contributing to a lively event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Montgomery
Green Parrot Tea Room
F. L. Henderson
E. P. Humbert
Edwin Crenshaw
Bentleys Return From West Texas Auto Trip
Mr and Mrs Bentley and children Wesley and Ann recount a weeklong Ford camping trip through West Texas starting August 6 from Bryan. They visited Barton Springs Austin San Marcos San Antonio Medina Lake and Fentress along the San Marcos River. They describe fine swimming cool nights and no meals or baths at home and endorse Seeing Texas First.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley
West Texas
Texas
J A D Robinson Visits Bryan From Wixon
J A D Robinson of Wixon visited Bryan today. He toured local sites and met residents during a brief stay in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. D. Robinson of
Wixon
Bryan
Governors powerless to veto 10000 dollar college presidents salaries
Aug 13 Austin report states UT and A and M presidents would receive 10000 dollars yearly under lump sum budgets. Board of Control defers recommendations, leaving salary decisions to regents within appropriated funds for the 1925-27 biennium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Board of Regents
Board of Control
University of Texas
Texas Technological College
A. & M. College
Republicans Adopt Unaltered Platform At Texas Convention
A short platform declaring Tex as Republicans opposed to the Ku Klux Klan was adopted at the Texas Republican convention. The full state ticket headed by T. M. Kennerly for U.S. Senate and T. P. Lea for governor was nominated unanimously. Other selections include J. H. Korth for lieutenant governor and J. Allen Myers for railroad commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
FT. Worth
Texas
J. H. Korth
Angelina County
J. Allen Myers
Bryan
Birth Registrations Since July Listed in County Clerk Records
Birth registrations filed with County Clerk A. S. McSwain since July 16 include Lou Anne Boggs daughter of Claude F. Boggs Edge Dale Buchanan daughter of D. S. Buchanan Bryan Kristina Annie Dominik daughter of Joe F. Dominik Bryan George Leon Dickey son of Gee Dickey College Station Scarry German son of John German College Station Mary Hester Harrison daughter of R. H. Harrison Bryan James Warren Henry Jr. son of J. W. Henry Bryan Wm. Meter Jr. son of Wm. Metzer Kurten Margie Lee Scardino daughter of Sam Scardino Bryan Antone Henry Stevener son of A. H Stevener Kurten Margaret Loraine Vasbinder daughter of D. D. Vasbinder Bryan Jabez P. Whelpton son of P. K. Whelpton Bryan James Acie Atkins son of James C. Atkins College Station
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McSwain
Lou Anne Boggs
Claude F. Boggs
Edge
Dale Buchanan
D. S. Buchanan
Bryan
Kristina Annie Dominik
Joe F. Dominik
George Leon Dickey
Gee
Leon Dickey
College Station
Scarry German
A. H Stevener
Kurten
Margaret Loraine Vasbinder
D. D. Vasbinder
Jabez P. Whelpton
P. K. Whelpton
James Acie Atkins
James C. Atkins
Edwin Crenshaw Returns From Mexico Trip
Edwin Crenshaw and Dr. J K Wilson traveled ten days starting July 29 from Eagle Pass into Piedras Negras and through Coahuila visiting grape regions near Quartos Lineagas the Torreon cotton district and Sabinas Brewery. Crenshaw noted irrigation rich land cattle and deer sightings plus the Cudahy ranch near Torreon and praised the trip as the best of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Edwin Crenshaw
Crenshaw
J. K. Wilson
Eagle Pass
Piedras Negras
Coahuilla
Quartos Lineagas
Mr. Crenshaw
Carranza
Dr. Wilson
Manchaka Ranch
Torreon
Sabinas Brewery
Cudahy Ranch
Car Registrations in Brazos County Report
The Brazos County Tax Collector's office lists new car registrations since last week. Registrants include R. T. Withers in Bryan, Arthur Huff in Kurten, Geo Stephen in Bryan, Mrs. Robt. S. Webb in Bryan, Dr. R. H. Harrison in Bryan, 1. Allen Myers in Bryan, Robt. H. Martin in Bryan, E. Torrez in Mumford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hudpeth
R. T. Withers
Bryan
Arthur Huff
Kurten
Geo
Stephan
Robt
S. Webb
R. H. Harrison
Allen Myers
H. Martin
E. Torrez
Mumford
Cotton Market Declines on Futures and Spot Prices
Cotton futures closed 115 to 120 points lower as local spots quoted at 27½ cents for middling basis.
Loeb and Leopold Declared Sane by Pathologists
The prosecution at the Franks hearing elicited testimony from two Chicago mental pathologists, Doctor Hugh Patrick and Doctor Archibald Church, who concluded Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr. were sane at the time of kidnapping and killing Robert Franks. They stated neither youth suffered from mental illness as the defense had argued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Franks
Richard Loeb
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Robert Franks
Hugh Patrick
Archibald Church
Bryan Gun Club Shoots At Evans Pasture Tuesday
Bryan Gun Club held a 50 targets shoot at Evans pasture on Tuesday afternoon at four. Members and spectators reported strong attendance while results show top scorers including W. M. Wickes 46 and J. H. Beard 45, with visitors from Winchester and Remington making notable scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Gun Club
Evans’ Pasture
W. M. Wickes
J. H. Beard
H. D. Wilson
B. A. Sims
R. J. Cole
J. M. Dunn
C. R. Estill
E. W. Thompson
N. A. Stewart
A. W. Emmet
D. L. Weddington
C. M. Cole
Ross Dean
Jno. M. Lawrence, Jr
R. W. Nunn
K. Hassell
R. V. Cole
Walter Holden
M. M. Erskine
D. P. Dansby
Allen Carr
N. F. Lockerd
Geo. Hassell
H. S. Estill
F. T. Cole
E. W. Crenshaw, Jr
E. E. Yeager
R. E. Jones
John Buchanan
W. B. Kyle
Winchester Arms Co
A. W. Speight
Remington Arms Co
L. Rushing
Lovell Children Taken to Itasca Orphanage by Pastor
Rev. W N Shell of the First Presbyterian Church drove to Itasca Texas with three Lovell children Jim George and Ben to place them in an orphanage. Their mother was in Bryan Hospital with rheumatism and unable to care for them. The father is in a state penal institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W N. Shell
First Presbyterian Church
Itasca
Texas
J. L. Brock
Good Cheer Association
Jim
George
Ben Lovell
Bryan D Builds New Cottages to Ease Housing
Mike has completed a modern five room cottage on Ursuline Avenue and two more homes are underway on his lots. He plans to finish the third house soon, aiming to meet the community demand for more housing in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Ursuline Avenue
Bryan
Former Bryan Man Arrested in Houston
Narcotic officers and city detectives arrested Arnold Leverton of Bryan, a former Baylor University medical student, seizing morphine and cocaine from his car. He admitted personal use, forging two prescription names, and writing a quinine prescription to access the counter at Hyde Park drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Arnold Leverton
Bryan
Dallas
Baylor University
Leverton
C. F. Carter
Hyde Park
Campaign expenses filed by Brazos County candidates
A list shows campaign expenditures to date for Brazos County candidates. Amounts include Jess Conlee 267.80, Roy Hudspeth 339.00, Ollie Smith 244.28, Prof. J. L. Cobb 202.50, A. S. McSwain 200.90, J. Ferguson 186.53, D. J. McDonald 115.00, J. G. Minkert 100.70, H. Ferguson 97.50, Oak McKenzie 96.25, C. M. Risinger 55.00, J. J. Messina 21.00, J. O. Orr 2.50, Mrs. Dora E. Wilson 60.00, Mrs. Jack T. Johnson 150.80, W. S. Barron 47.00, C. M. Degelia 25.40, D. Regmund 19.00, Ol lie Smith 244.28, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Jess Conlee
Jack T. Johnson
J. G. Minkert
Dora E. Wilson
W. S. Barron
Prof
J. L. Cobb
T. F. Regmund
J. M. Ferguson
H. 0. Ferguson
Oak McKenzie
J. O. Orr
Ollie Smith
C. M. Degelia
A. S. McSwain
J. J. Messina
C. M. Risinger
Roy Hudspeth
D. J. McDonald
World Fliers Halted in Hop Off Harbor
Heavily iced harbor at Angmag Salik near Greenland forces delay in planned U S Army air hop from Greenland. Cruiser Raleigh reports ice impedes safe landing. a new site will likely be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Greenland
Associated Press
Heykjavik
Iceland
Birthday Surprise for Judge Hamilton at Home
On Wednesday evening Mrs. J W Hamilton arranged a surprise birthday for her husband at their home. A small group of intimate friends attended during his absence. After a fried chicken dinner, guests enjoyed a social hour. Attendees included J L Edge Dr C A Searcy A S Mc Swain J T Maloney and County Attorney Oak McKenzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hamilton
J. L. Edge
C. A. Searcy
A. S. McSwain
J. T. Maloney
Oak McKenzie
Georg e Clayton Dies Near Bryan After Illness
George Clayton aged 65 died at his home 12 miles south of Bryan after a lingering illness. He had no living relatives except a half brother Arch Smith of Bryan. A prosperous Brazos county farmer, funeral was Friday at 10:30 from the family home, Rev. W. H. Matthews of the Y M C A College officiating. Burial in Bryan City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clayton
Bryan
Clayton
Arch Smith
Brazos County
W. H. Matthews
College
Bryan City Cemetery
McCulloch-Gordon Go
Timely Rains Help Texas After Dry Spell
Rain fell across large parts of Texas bringing relief to the drought stricken region. Officials and farmers report widespread precipitation and improved soil moisture levels fueling optimism for crops and pastures.
Rain Spread Over Northwest Texas and Nearby Areas
Timely rains drenched a large northwest Texas region today, with reports from Fort Worth. Precipitation extended north to El Reno Oklahoma and northwest to Clarendon, west to Millsap, southwest to Granbury, and northeast to Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
FT. Worth
Texas
el Reno
Oklahoma
Clarendon
Milsap
Granbury
Sher
Two Suspects Held in St Marys Murder Case
In Normangee on August 13 Sheriff Cobb and Constable Taylor arrested two people suspected in the murder of Sam St Mary a respected farmer and rancher whose decomposed body was found late June in a wooded pasture while feeding hogs. A detective’s diligence led to the arrests and more may follow. St Mary was brother to Joe St Mary of New Orleans and Galveston a longtime cotton factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. St. Mary
Joe St Mary
New Orleans
Galveston
Young Family Reaches Home After Illness in Kyle
Mr and Mrs H H Young and daughters Lyndall and Ora L return from Kyle after being alerted by the death of Mr Youngs brother in law John E Parke. The family traveled to attend services and offer condolences in the bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Young
Lyndall
Ora L
Kyle
Mr. Young
John E. Parke
Louisiana Parish Law Bars Kissing Petting and Trousers for Women
Two nurses from Mississippi were arrested in Denham Springs for wearing knickers under Livingston parish’s new law. They pleaded guilty and paid $5 fines each. The law bans bathing suits kissing and petting parties and wearing trousers by women. Authorities say enforcement is strict and may affect winter motor tourism along the Hammond to Baton Rouge route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Hammond
Livingston Parish
Mississippi
Denham Spring
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Automobile Clubs
Watermelon Feast Held By Baptist Business Men's Class
The First Baptist Church lawn hosted a watermelon feast Tuesday evening attended by 300 to 400 people despite heat. Dr. R G Bowers of Waco spoke on faithfulness in daily life and religion, with Nedbalek's orchestra providing music. Class officers credited for organizing the event included M E Wallace and T H Haltom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
R. G. Bowers
Waco
Nedbalek
M. E. Wallace
T. H. Haltom
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BA E Koppe Bridge
Japan
Jordan Lawler
LA Follette
Grimes Road
Rotary
T. A. Adams
C. L. Benson
C. S. Beckwith
D. X. Bible
J. W. Black
Wilson Bradley
J. F. Casey
Gabe Cazell
W. B. Cline
W. F. Davis
R. M. Dansby
E. B. Elliott
W. E. Farmer
E. J. Fountain
E. J. "Ermier
H. C. Fulgham
C. E. Griesser
O. W. Goolsbee
W. M. Griffin
C. F. Hillier
Madison Hall
Kay Hassell
W. W. Hall
Forrest Jones
J. W. James
Geo. P. Grout
T. K. Lawrence
W. H. Lawrence
Ivan Langford
J. A. Moore
W. I. McCulloch
J. W. Payne
J. T. S. Park
M. L. Parker
David Reid
Chas, Sosolik
C. C. Todd
D. L. Wilson
H. H. Williamson
H. G. Wickes
T. R. White
I. E. Warren
Ruth Knox
Jno. G Wise and Son
Loeb
Leopold
J. L. Reece
P. Goen
F. B. Brown, Jr
H. V. Shields
W. E. Lewis
N. C. Cole
JUDGE
Geogre Clayton
Egbert Jones
Mary
H. R. Brayton
W. H. Cole
Manitou
Colorado
Orado
ST. Mary’s
Baptist Business Mens
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