Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Arrested On Perjury Charges
Oklahoma City August 30 Lieut Governor M E Trapp was arrested at his home by a deputy sheriff on perjury charges linked to a three year old Seminole county transaction He had won renomination on the Democratic ticket and says the accusation is Republican political blackmail issued after a state Republican convention He says he was vindicated two years ago and is not worried.
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Trapp
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
M. E. Trapp
Jones
Seminole County
Republican House Representatives
Governor Neff to appoint best man for railroad commission
Governor Neff said he will seek the ablest available candidate to fill the railroad commission vacancy after Earle R. Mayfield resigns to become a U S senator. Mayfield plans to take seat in Washington March 4. no resignation date set. Burnet county citizens support J R Smith for the vacancy. Cullen F Thomas of Dallas is also mentioned as a possible candidate.
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Dallas News
Austin
Texas
Neff
Railroad Commission
Earle R. Mayfield
United States
Mayfield
Washington
Burnet County
J. R. Smith
Cullen F. Thomas
Dallas
Edge TX Aims High As Cotton Bales Grow And Town Grows
Edge Texas notes progress with 200 bales of cotton to date and a goal of 500 to 600. An auditorium and new teacher ages push toward a college like appearance. Principal P S Mangum leads a growing faculty with two additional teachers planned. Local social notes include visitors Lois and Viola McKinney, Josephine Winn, and visits by Belle, Claud Moore Jr, and H Beard family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EDGE
Pudden
Texas
P. S. Mangum
Lois and
Viola McKinney
Marlin
Pauline Beard
Josephine Winn
Marques
Bro
Belle of
Wheelock
Moe
Claud Moore, Jr
Dallas
J. H. A and
H. C. Beard
Bryan and College
Mrs
J. A. Beard
Chairman Creager Declares Democratic Party Is Dead
Dallas August 30 Republican state chairman Rob Creager issued a telegram stating the Democratic Party of Texas ceases to exist with the Mayfield nomination. He likened current party leadership to pirates, urged renaming to Klonocratic, and contrasted it with a Republican platform upholding law, order, and opposition to the Ku Klux Klan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Mayfield
Democratic Party of Texas
Rob. Creager
Brownsville
Texas
Industrial Dixie
Democracy
Ku Klux Klan
Amendments Invite Objection From President Harding
White House visitors report President Harding finds the McNary reclamation and Simmons foreign debt amendments added to the bonus bill more objectionable than the original. Veto is hinted at by many, though this remains speculative.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
White House
Harding
Simmons
Three killed in Canton house attack by unknown assailant
In Canton Ohio an unknown man attacked entering residents with an iron bar killing Mrs. Freda Burns 27 and Frank Burns 25 and Mrs. Mary Nola 20 while Luther Armstrong 22 was wounded. A stack of rags and paper burned to cover up the crime and Armstrong is held on charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Canton
Ohio
Freda Burns
Frank Burns
Mary Nola
Luther Armstrong
Nola
Armstrong
Millican Community Club Holds First Banquet
Millican Texas August 30 The Millican Community Club hosted its first banquet with about seventy five attendees from Millican Navasota College Tabor and Bryan. Speakers included Prof J Horace Kraft Mrs A J Edwards Col J D Battle and others. A full write up will appear in the Eagle soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millican
Texas
T. Hensarling
Tyler Haswell
Bryan
H. M. Timmons
Navasota
J. D. Battle
Mary Locke
Tabor
Laura B. Roten
Gertrude Blodgett
J. W. Barrows
H. H. Williamson
College
Robertson County Runoff Nominations Named in Texas
In Robertson County Texas Franklin August 30 W R Goodman won the run off for county school superintendent over H A Garland John T Forson defeated incumbent R L Hicks for commissioner of Precinct 3 Alfred Clark won against J T Mc Daniel for Precinct 4 Bremond There were no other local contests in the second primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson County
Franklin
Texas
W. R. Goodman
H. A. Garland
John T. Forson
R. L. Hicks
Alfred Clark
Bremond
J. T. McDaniel
Baker Couple Heads to Palestine and Tyler Visit
Mr and Mrs FE H Baker of Abilene have been visiting relatives for several days. They depart today to continue their trip in Palestine and Tyler before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. H. Baker
Abilene
Palestine
Tyler
Miss Bernice Runnels Guest At Mrs Pearce’s Home
Miss Bernice Runnels of Center is the charming house guest of Mrs. S. D. Pearce. She visits for social exchanges and local hospitality as a noted guest in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Runnels
S. D. Pearce
Ferguson foes plotting independent bid in Texas race
A Houston report states James E. Ferguson may bolt the Democratic Party to oppose Earle B. Mayfield in November. P. C. Short says a Ferguson supporters convention will set a course of action. Col. Henry D. Lindsley may also be urged to run against Mayfield as an independent Democrat.
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Dallas
Texas
Houston
James E. Ferguson
Earle B. Mayfield
P. C. Short
Ferguson
Short
Mayfield
Mr. Short
Lindsley
John H. Kirby
Mr. Lindsley
Dr. E. P. Wilmot
Senate
Weekly Eagle to Print 1000 Extra Copies weekly
The Bryan Weekly Eagle announces an August start for 1000 additional copies weekly through February to reach non subscribers in the Bryan trade area. The paper will circulate 2000 weeklies and 1500 Dailies with low advertising rates aimed at merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Bryan Trade
Eagle
Miners and Operators Split Over Contract Length
Spokesmen for anthracite miners and operators left Washington after an all night conference with the main dispute lying in how long wage contracts should run. Employers want contracts ending April 1, 1923 while miners seek longer terms to keep wartime wage rates in effect. The decision will be referred to the responsible groups for both sides.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Circle Officers Named for Woman's Auxiliary at First Baptist
The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Baptist church lists circle officers for the coming church year starting October 1, 1922. Circle 1 chairs include Mrs. T. B. Higgs and Mrs. Sam Hunter with Bible teaching by Mrs. H. O. Boatwright. Circle 2 shows Mrs. H. P. Dansby as chair and Mrs. J. M. Dunn as treasurer. Circle 3 through Circle 6 names follow with various chairmen vice chairmen secretaries treasurers and Bible teachers.
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Woman’s Auxiliary
The
First Baptist Church
Circle No. 1
T. B. Higgs
Sam Hunter
R. S. Webb
Bk. F. Parks
H. O. Boatwright
Circle No. 2
H. P. Dansby
Lock McNeeley
J. F. Lavender
J. M. Dunn
R. B. Grant
W. S. Howell
E. J. Fountain
G. M. Brandon
R. R. Ellis
N. A
J. G. Minkert
Egbert Jones
F. A. Bunting
J. W. Batts
Orphan Home
Webb Howell
Merry Picnic Supper Party Enjoyed in Moonlit Woods
Mr and Mrs D D White and other couples including Henry Locke Milton Davis Ernest Eliot and daughter Jane Wimberly and C M Bethany gathered Tuesday evening for a moonlight picnic supper in the woods near Wellborn. An auto ride early in the evening plus abundant picnic fare made the gathering a congenial success.
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D. D. White
Henry Locke
Milton Davis
Ernest Eliott
Jane
Wm. Wimberly
C. M. Bethany
Wellborn
Col Dunn Indicates Denny Well May Produce Oil
Col J B Dunn arrived in town after a trip to Mexia and said the Denny well at Bremond and Box Quarter at Calvert will soon be known as producers or dry holes. Indications favor oil production, especially at the Denny well.
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J. B. Dunn
Mexia
Col. Dunn
Denny
Bremond
Box Quarter
Calvert
Investigation of Herrin Mine Massacre Before Grand Jury
The grand jury in Marion Ohio hears hundreds of names on evidence cards in the Herrin massacre probe. Anonymous tips arrive with witness suggestions and death march claims as officials report steady progress amid disputed testimonies.
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Herrin Mine
Associated Press
Marion
Ohio
Herrin
Grand Jury
Ford Denies Plan to Close Plants or Aid Rail Strike
Associated Press reports Henry Ford dismissed claims he would advise 75,000 Detroit workers to seek railroad jobs to break a strike. Officials said plants closed due to unfilled orders not coal shortages, amid protests over fuel-cost claims and Hoover price remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Detroit
Luisville
Ford
Ford Cortaly
Lincoln
Ford Company
Hoover
Mich
Brazos Democrats to State Convention
Brazos county voters name 28 delegates for the Texas Democratic state convention in San Antonio on September 5. Attendees include W. C. Davis Lee J. Rountree Jr W. B. Bizzell Major L. L. Melsnp Dr. B. Youngblood Mrs T. C Falton Mrs W. S. Howell John A. Pore A D Jack Mills P. Walker Oak McKen J. T. Maloney Bethea J W Sims Rob W. Neeley Gen H B Stohn S E Eber D Martin Mrs Ward Miss Helen Henderson Prof Obb W H Cole W E Gracie C S Covey H W Burrows Mrs ert Armstrong S Hoyle Joh Higgins F R O Allen J Minkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Brazos County
W. C. Davis
Lee J. Rountree, Jr
W. B. Bizzell
L. L. Melsnp
B. Youngblood
T. C. Falton
W. S. Howell
John A. Pore
A. D- Jack
Mills P. Walker
Ion
Oak McKen
J. T. Maloney
Ar Bethea
J. . W. Sims
Rob W. E. Neeley
H. B. Stohn
S. E. Eber
D. Martin
Ward
Helen Henderson
Prof
Obb
W. H. Cole
W. E. Grazie
J. E. Covey
H. W. Burrows
Mrsert Armstrong
S .C Hoyle
Joh Higgins
F. R. O. Allen
J. G. Minkham
Local girls return home after pleasant California trip
Miss Malcolm MacInnis and Miss Corral Clarke return to their mother Bryan after a summer in California. They attended summer school at the University of California and report a most delightful vacation.
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Malcolm MacInnis
Corral Clarke
California
Bryan
University of Cali
Argonaut Miners Feared Dead as Mine Fire Rages
Jackson California August 30 Hope for rescuing Argonaut mine prisoners waned today as rescuers battled a fire sealing the entrance. Heat and smoke hinder their efforts. Miss Lois McCarver of Hearne returned home after visiting Miss Lillie Belle Gilpin.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Cal
Lois McCarver of
Hearne
Lillie Belle Gilpin
A M College Station Summer School Commencement
The second annual commencement exercises closing the A and M College of Texas summer school will be held in Guion hall Friday at 8 pm. Eighteen degrees will be awarded including six master of science and twelve bachelor of science. Representative Lee J. Rountree will deliver the address and President W. B. Bizzell will award diplomas.
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Bizzell
Rountree
Bryan Eagle
College Station
Texas
A. & M. College of Texas
Guion Hall
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan
W. B. Bizzell
Thomas A. Fritts
Leander D. Howell
Bexar
Ala
William L. Hughes
John Alvin Hendricks
Penelope
Ransom J. Cole
John C. Patterson
John T. Boye
Fort Worth
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Oklahoma
Creager
Democratic Party
Milligan Communty Club
Tdison
Mazda Globes
Circle Officers OF
Woman's Auxiliary
Shreveport
Thomas Rivers
Bossier Parish
Benton
Rivers
Marshall
Argonaut
A&m. Summer School
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