Attempt to wreck Aransas Pass train reported
Authorities investigate an alleged plot to wreck a San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway passenger train near Gonzales. Three iron spikes were placed on the rails and roadmaster J M Guffey, injured when his car derailed, halted the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lockhart
Texas
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass
Gonzales
J. M. Guffey
Guffey
Katy
Denison
W. M. Whitenton
Rock Island Railway
Herrington
Kans
S. M. L. Locke
Rock Island
Locke
Round House
New York
Big Five Brotherhood
Association of Railway
Brotherhood
Brotherhoods
Bert M. Jewell
Absentee Voters Reported Across Texas Counties
Seventeen absentee ballots have been filed with the Brazos County clerk for the run off primary. Ballots will be opened after polls open Saturday morning for counting. Dallas reports 278 absentee voters and Houston 352. In July Harris County led Dallas in voting.
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Brazos County
Dallas
Houston
Harris County
Colonel Myers Sends Fine Fish to Bryan
A barrel of Gulf of Mexico fish including redsnapper trout and mackerel was sent to Bryan by Col. J. Allen Myers from Galveston. The note names many Bryan residents and confirms the fish looked fine. Miss Mary Warmack of Dallas, a guest of Mrs. Will Holmes, has returned home after a pleasant visit.
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Colonel Myers
Bryan
Gulf of Mexico
David Reid
J. Allen Myers
Galveston
Col. Myers
Mr. Reid
C. N. Calmes
Jac. A. Held
W. N. Shell
S. Moylan Bird
H. C. Willis
L. L. McInnis
H. B. Stoddard
W. W. Harris
Ollie Emmet
H. O. Ferguson
N. A. Stewart
Bud Nall
Geo. J. Nedbalek
W. A. Withers
Hendrix Conway
A. A. McKenzie
J. B. Gleissner
J. T. Turner
Mary Warmack
Dallas
Will Holmes
Christian Endeavor Elect New Officers in Bryan
A Bryan city Christian Endeavor Union meeting at the First Presbyterian church elected Miss Esther Cavitt as president, Mrs. Leila Evans as vice president, and W. C. Stuart as secretary and treasurer. The group planned to host National Field Secretary Hamilton on November 6, highlighting Bryan’s standing in the state. Bill Bethea returned from a lengthy visit to Pittsburg and other eastern cities, reporting a delightful trip.
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Christian Endeavor Union
First Presbyterian Church
J. W. Wheeler
Houston
Esther Cavitt
Leila Evans
W. C. Stuart
Christian Endeavorers
Bryan
Hamilton
Bill Bethea
Hon
Lamar Bethea
Pittsbug
Roger M. Nall
Lake Chautauqua
New York
New York City
Washington
Sister of Mrs. Lockerd Visits From Waco
Miss Esther Brewer sister of Mrs. N F Lockerd arrived yesterday from Waco where she had been a guest of friends and is visiting at the Lockerd home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Brewer
N. F. Lockerd
Waco
Ferguson Urges Voter Stand Against Klan in San Antonio
Ex Governor Ferguson told 3000 San Antonio residents including unions and women that voting against the Klan is a duty. He warned of threats at polls and said the Klan is the era’s defining issue, urging supporters to pressure bankers and merchants to vote. He cited claims that 3,500 Black voters backed Ferguson in the first primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Mayfield
Ferguson
Houston
Klux
Britain War Debt To United States Declared Unrelated
Secretary Mellon announced that the $4 135 000 000 British war debt to the United States has no relation to US loans to other governments or to reparations payments. He said the British liability covered purchases by allies in the United States and was secured on British security.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Mellon
Missionary Program Shines at First Baptist Church
The Women’s Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church held its regular missionary program in the church auditorium on Monday afternoon with Circle Two presiding. Mrs. Jas M Dunn led the meeting and a social hour followed with floral decorations, punch, and chicken sandwiches. many Circle Two members were thanked for making the affair possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Jas. M. Dunn
Minnie McAlpine
T He Ward
R. B. Grant
J. Webb Howell
Dunn
Circle Number Two
Circle Two
Paul Dansby
Horace Dansby
Locke MccNeeley
A. L. Ward
H. G. Umland
Eliza Beard
Claude Buchanan
Col Buchanan Describes Kosse Field Oil Boom
A Bryan party led by Col Buchanan toured Kosse and reported 10 000 people present. He compared Kosse to other oil booms at Lawton Abilene and Mexia, noting land near the Humphrey gusher leasing at 500 per acre and rentals far above typical values. He concluded there was little other business and left Kosse satisfied with the oil spectacle.
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Kosse
Humphrey Gusher
Rosse
Bryan
Cotton Market Dips as Futures Fall 20 Points
Cotton futures closed down 20 points while Bryan market quotes list cotton at 22 1 2 cents per pound on mid dling basis.
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Bryan
Run-off primary ballots sent to Brazos County judges
County Chairman W. S. Higgs dispatched official ballots and election supplies to election judges in Brazos County. Preparations are complete for the run-off primary to be held on Saturday.
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W. S. Higgs
Brazos County
Gilpin and Henderson Market Cotton in Bryan
J. K. Gilpin and Will Henderson of Kurten marketed cotton in Bryan today marking a local commodity trading effort.
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J. K. Gilpin
Will Henderson
Kurten
Bryan
Weather Forecast for Bryan and Vicinity
The Weather announces cloudy conditions for Bryan and surrounding areas tonight and Friday.
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New Orleans
Bryan and Vicinity
Bank official named receiver for Bryan and College Interurban
Judge West acting for U S court names I C Griffith assistant cashier of National Bank of Commerce as receiver for the Bryan and College Interurban Railway company. Griffith files a 15000 bond. W E Saunders president answers admitting the bill. Trustee J D Wilkinson filed suit for S D Hunter estate owner of bonds from 1910. Interest of 49344 due and 1920 1921 taxes unpaid.
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Houston Post
Louisiana
Duval West
Hutcheson
United States
I. C. Griffith
National Bank of Commerce
Bryan
College Station
W. E. Saunders
J. D. Wilkinson
Shreveport
S. D. Hunter
S. S. Hunter
Houston man named receiver for Bryan and College Interurban
J C Griffith of Houston qualified as receiver for the Bryan and College Interurban Railway Company by posting a 15000 bond. Judge West appointed him on suit by trustee J D Wilkinson of Shreveport seeking foreclosure on the traction line in Bryan and the interurban to College Station.
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Galveston News
Houston
Texas
J. C. Griffith
Duval West
Bryan and
Death of Baby Girl
Mr and Mrs Samuel A Byars mourn the loss of their four month old daughter who died Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Byars parents, Mr and Mrs Charlie Smith. The infant had suffered infantile paralysis for three weeks. Funeral was held Thursday morning at 1 o'clock from the Smith home with burial in City Cemetery.
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Samuel A. Byars
Charles Smith
West 26Th Street
City Cemetery
DRS Bizzell and Youngblood in Amelia
Special to the Eagle College Station Texas Aug 23 Renewed appreciation of the State Experiment Station work at Amelix and Nacogdoches is voiced by Dr W B Bizzell president of A and M College of Texas after tours with Dr B Youngblood director of the research division He cites inadequate funds at the Amelia rice station and praises Superintendent A H Prinze and Ness at Nacogdoches for adaptive work He notes enthusiastic local cooperation and urges increased appropriations to sustain the stations impact on Texas agriculture.
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Eagle
College Station
Texas
A. &M. College
W. B. Bizzell
A. and M. College of Texas
Amelix
Nacogdoches
B. Youngblood
Bizzell
Amelia Station
A. H. Prinze
G. T. Ness
Ferguson Claimed Most Powerful Man in Texas
The Bryan Eagle quotes James E. Ferguson, impeached Texas governor, declaring that churches and preachers must not run politics in Texas. He denounces lodges and secret societies, opposes woman suffrage, and would close schools and universities if able.
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Bryan Eagle
James E. Ferguson
Texas
Sherman
United States
Jim Ferguson
Gilmer Mirror
Mr. Farris Addresses Bryan Rotary Club
Bryan Rotary Club luncheon featured Hon. W. S. Barron leading singing with Prof. Gabe Cazell assisting. J. H. Farris led program and gave a classification talk on the express business. Guest George E. Siddall, Federal Land Bank appraiser, cited over 300000 dollars loaned on Brazos county farm lands. Barron announced Bryan Boy Scouts to stage a minstrel for their home. event to be held at the High School building next week.
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Bryan
George EB. Siddall
Federal Land Bank
W. S. Barron
Brazos County
Bryan Boy Named Honorary Graduate at A and M College
The War Department will ask A and M College of Texas to nominate 36 more 1922 graduates for regular army commissions as second lieutenants. Nine were already designated as honor graduates. total could reach 45. Candidates face October 23 physicals, with some undecided due to better pay in industry or agriculture. Early names include J. E. Gardner, R W Stiles, H C Dillingham, J Fuchs, P H Bimmerman, F W Boriskie, P A Dwyer, Resin B Steele, and M V F Smith.
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College Station
Texas
A. & M. College of Texas
War Department
Regular Army
C. C. Todd
Todd
J. E. Gardner
Camanche
Robert W. Stiles
Raymondville
H. C. Dillingham
Fort Worth
Joseph Fuchs
Cypress Mill
P. H. Bimmerman
Sherman
F. W. Boriskie
Bryan
Patrick A. Dwyer
San Antonio
Resin B. Steele
Houston
M. V. F. Smith
Belton
Family Reunion Near Lincoln Between Bryan and Bastrop
Last Sunday a family reunion was held at Lincoln about halfway between Bryan and Bastrop. Attendees included Ed S. Martins of Steeles Store and his wife, James D. Martin and family, Dorothy Davis of Bryan, the three sisters of Martin, Dan W. Smith and family, Sid Reynolds and family, and Walter Craft and family, all of Bastrop.
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Lincoln
Bryan
Bastrop
Ed. S. Martin
Steele’s Store
Jas. D. Martin
Dorothy Davis
Messrs. Martin
Dan W. Smith
Criminal Syndication Arrests Reach Michigan Case
Seventeen alleged communists were arrested near Bridgeman and await arraignment in St Joseph as Michigan law pursues criminal syndication charges. William Z Foster, ex steel strike leader, is sought for extradition in Chicago after being linked to a forest convention raid. Rose Pastor Stokes is reported as among those who escaped.
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Associated Press
St. Joseph
Mich
Michigan
Bridgeman
Jones
William Z. Foster
Chicago
United States
Foster
Trades Union Educational League
Educational League
Rose Pastor Stokes
New York
Kansas City
State and Federal Aid for Texas Highways
Representatives from 16 Texas counties asked the State Highway Commission for road aid and highway designation at its Austin meeting. The commission may announce allocations next Tuesday after noting over 4 million dollars allotted this year. about 16 million more could be available in three years if counties approve road projects. Miss Sallie Hanover of Wheelock visits Bryan to see her sister.
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Austin
Texas
State Highway Commission
Washington
Hayes
Jefferson
Guadalupe
Cass
Bowie
Bra
Zoria
Jasper
Sabine
Newton
Harris
Wilbarcer
Trinity
Bell
Sallie Hanover
Wheelock
Bryan
J. H. Beard
West 26Th Street
Mayfield condemns Ferguson in Tyler speech homecoming
Earle B. Mayfield spoke in Tyler after a 225 mile trip from Houston, calling for a vote against James E. Ferguson. He accused Ferguson of engineering the Houston meeting stampede to win sympathy and attacked Ferguson's record on law and order.
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Tyler
Texas
Earle B. Mayfield
Houston
Overton
Rusk County
J. B. Mayfield
Mayfield
James E. Ferguson
Ferguson
Jim Ferguson
Henderson Returns From Caldwell Trip On Legal Business
F. Law Henderson has returned from a trip to Caldwell in Burleson County where he went on legal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Law Henderson
Caldwell
Burleson County
Mrs McLean Visits Bryan En Route to Vernon
Mrs. R. M. McLean of Beaumont travels to Bryan to visit Sam B. Wilson and family before continuing to Vernon to see friends.
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R. M. McLean
Beaumont
Bryan
Sam B. Wilson
Vernon
Nagle Couple Sends Rome Postcard Greetings Abroad
Bryan friends received a postcard from Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Nagle in Rome Italy. They report enjoying the fullest opportunities of their trip abroad.
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Bryan
J. C. Nagle
Rome
Italy
Senate Bonus Bill Moves Toward Final Passage
The Senate committee approved changes to the house soldiers bonus bill and turned to examining individual amendments. Some leaders expected passage of the measure this week.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
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Christian Endeavor
Ferguson Advocates Club
GOV
England
Womans’ Auxiliary OF
Baptist Church
Col. Buchanan
Kosse Field
Drs, Bizzell and Youngblood
Amelia
MR. Farris
Bryan Boy
A.&m. College
U.S
Russia
Ness
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