Holy Land visitors study American farming methods at A and M college
Distinguished guests from Palestine study U S terracing and dry farming at Texas A and M college with County Agent Benson and Professor Taubenhaus. The party includes Dr J Willansky and M Willansky and Aaron Sapiro sent by the British mandate authorities to explore re colonization plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Land
America
M. College
Benson
Pr. Taubenhaus
Palestine
Texas
California
Utah
Vilkansky
International Zionists Organization
M. Wilkansky
Wilkansky
Toulouse University
France
University of California
Aaron David Sapiro
Agricultural Department
Zionist Society of
England and America
College Station
J. J. Taubenhaus
Explosion at Picatinny Arsenal Lab Triggers Army Probe
Dover New Jersey December 18 official investigation begins into cause of a dramatic blast and fire at the Picatinny arsenal laboratory Four buildings were destroyed with losses estimated at one million dollars Army officers pursue the origins as investigators review the disaster amid ongoing construction projects and a Christmas cheer fund appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
N. J
Picatinny Arsenal
Five Thousand Jews Killed in Ukrainian Pogrom Reports
Berne reports a fresh wave of pogroms in Denikin occupied Ukraine. The Lemberg Gazetta Wiscrowka claims five thousand Jews were killed in Yekaterino Slavalone according to advices from Lemberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Ukraine
Denikines
Lemberg
Gazetta Wiscrowka
Yekaterino
Slavalone
Withdrawal Deadlock Deepens as Fiume Talks Stall
Obstacles to pulling back D'Annunzio forces create a new turn in the Fiume crisis. Allies face pressure from soldiers who want to stay until Italy is promised formal annexation. German failure to provide harbor and dock material prompts allies to weigh a counter proposal to cut demands by 200000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiume
D’annunzio
Badoglio
Italy
Germany
Good Cheer Fund Receives Daily Donations for Christmas Aid
The Good Cheer association reports strong second day canvassing led by Treasurer Harrison as funds grow but remain short of the usual quota. Presents accepted include turkeys and chickens, with distribution prepared by Allen Smith’s drop points for timely holiday baskets. Contributions list many individuals and local businesses totaling significant amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christmas Cheer Fund
Harrison
Good Cheer Association
Allen Smith
C. B. Hudson
W. H. Lawrence
W. S. Barron
Ray Palmer
W. B. Cline
A. W. Emmet
H. L. Russell
George A. Adams
T. R. Batte
N. A. Stewart
E. H. Astin
Sam B. Wilson & Co
A. M. Waldrop & Co
Parker-Astin Hardware Co
David Reid
City National Bank
Edge Dry Goods Co
Webb Bros
H. A. Burger
Johnnie Koppe
C. L. Benson
Nelson Dulaney
Pat Newton
F. J. Elzner
Mat Vitopil
Max Gelber
Kennedy Cash & Carry
Chas. Todaro
Frank Canzalo
J. W. Batts
Roman & Vick
H. C. Fulgham
Joe Noto
Frank Patronello
Greisser & Thompson
Tom Keneney
Gelber & Son
Temple Freda
Julius Groginski
Joe Groginski
Joe Saladiner
Hicks & Conlee
S. H. Franklin
H. N. Cochran
J. H. Mawhinney
R. S. Mawhinney
Jno
Collins
R. L. Brogdon
J. T. Maloney
S. L. McNeely
R. H. Littleton
J. Maniloff
L. Lobello
Cc. G. Parsons
Will Conlee
J. L. Scardino
Willis Haynes
C. G. Walker
T. Suber
E. G. Jenkins
G. H. Mehner
E. J. Jenkins
Herbert Tucker
Mrs. Tyler Haswell
Ed Hall
Eugene Edge
Illinois Women to Lead Campaign Against High Cost Living
Chicago December 18 The women of Illinois will head a campaign against the high cost of living. Mrs Maude R Turley will take charge of the entire state organization formed to batter down prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Chicago
Linois
Maude 'R. Turley
Healing Man to Visit Galveston for Annual Episcopal Meet
Dr H B Jamison announces Texas council will bring Dr James Moore Hickson to Galveston January 23 24 and 25 for the diocesan meeting. Episcopal leaders praise his healing missions across the east and report remarkable recoveries at clinics and the Kernan Home for Crippled Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Jamison
Bryan Episcopal Church
Texas
Texas Council
James Moore Hickson
Galveston
Hickson
East
Baltimore
Washington
Abbott
Grace
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Amerca
Church of England
United States
Episcopal Church
Kernan
Dr. Abbot
New York Sees First Real Winter Day of December
The mercury dipped and rose in fits as New York posted the coldest December day in two years with temperatures hovering near the zero mark in places, marking the city’s first real winter weather of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Zero Mark
New York
The
Cummins Railroad Bill Staged for Night Senate Sessions
Washington reports night sessions may continue to push the Cummins railroad bill toward passage before the holiday recess. Senate leaders said the effort aims to finish the measure in time for the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins Railroad
Washington
Senate
Elks Minstrels Promise Big Laughs and Big Heartfelt Fun
The Bryan Daily Eagle previews the Elks minstrel show as a two dollar event with immense laughs and broad charitable appeal. Officials urge readers to hurry, promising the performance will bring joy and aid many hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Daily Eagle
Elks Minstrels
Government 19 In Negotiation With Big Meat Packers
Washington reports ongoing negotiations between the government and major meat packers aimed at a possible anti trust settlement. One plan discussed is the packers withdrawing from sidelines such as the wholesale grocery business, with the matter still in grand jury investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Motion Picture Promises Eye Strain Relief
A concave motion picture screen was tested at a New York theater, claimed to simulate a third dimension and apparent thickness to ease eye strain. Scientists observed the demonstration led by Dr Louis Pech, head of the medical university faculty at Montpelier, France, the inventor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louis Pech
Medical University
Mont Pelier
France
Montenegrins and Serbs clash near Cottinje in December
An official Montenegrin communique from the Paris suburb government says fierce fighting occurred around Cottinje between December 1 and 12. It accuses Serbian troops of using women and children as shields to hinder Montenegrin defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Cottinje
Welcome Home Bill Carlisle In Wyoming Prison
In Rawlins Wyoming on December 18 William Carlisle arrived at the state penitentiary where Warden Brine greeted him with casual calls of Hello Bill and Hello Cap. Carlisle had been welcomed back to the prison amid routine proceedings and familiar voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Carlisle
Wyoming Prison
Rawlins
Wyoming
Bill
Cap
Brine
William Carlisle
State Penitentiary
Earthquake Shocks Cause Excitement in Mexico City
Mexico City reports a 6 o'clock quake last night stirring locals after rumors of the world's end circulated. No damage occurred but the tremors were stronger than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
City
Mexico City
Colored Baptists Meet in General Convention Here
The Colored General Baptist Convention of Texas holds an adjourned session in Bryan at New Chapel Baptist Church led by Rev. S. E. Diggs. Dr. L. L. Campbell of Austin opened with a call for broader vision and patient leadership as the world watches. A plan to seek white cooperation was announced, with a white leaders’ committee to speak tomorrow at 10. The board backs a 25 million dollar budget, Texas quota five million. Dr. Wm. Johnson of Dallas preached. welcomes by Drs. Thompson and Hammond. P. A. Prince spoke for the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored General Baptist Convention of Texas
Bryan
New Chapel
Texas
Wm. Johnson
Dallas
Thompson
Hammond
P. A. Prince
Weather Outlook Unsettled Tonight Through Friday
The forecast calls for unsettled weather tonight and Friday with local rain chances. Temperatures will be cooler by Saturday as a colder air mass moves in.
Special Committee Probes Interurban Service in Bryan
A Commercial Club special committee met to investigate Bryan and College interurban service. They questioned L M Levinson on operations amid jitney competition and losses from eighteen hour service. Proposals include city power sale to the interurban or jitney traffic regulation, with Attorney Henderson asked to draft related ordinances and power contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Bryan and College
Bank
Messrs. Lawrence
Boatwright, Hall and Bolton
L. M. Levinson
Interurban
M. College
Bryan
Henderson
Communist Leader BelA Kun Charged With Murder in Hungary
Bela Kun former Hungarian communist dictator stands trial in Budapest on abetting the murder of Artillery Captain France Milder of Ludovica military academy. Joint defendants include Joseph Dyny es and Olaf charged with the actual crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Bela Kun
Hungary
Austria
France Milder
Ludovica Military Academy
Joseph Dinnyes
Olaf
Mexico Note Placed in Hands of State Department
Mexico's reply to the prior U S note on Jenkins case was received at the State Department. In a separate item, Florence Reynolds of Lubbock County had her murder conviction reversed and remanded by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals due to improper jury instructions and misconduct related to the jury discussing the defendant’s testimony. The事件 concerns Reynolds' death during a hunting trip with her husband Samuel Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
State Department
Washington
Jenkins
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Florence Reynolds
Lubbock County
Samuel Reynolds
Randall County
Reynolds
Time limit for disposal of booze alarms Kentucky distillers
Kentucky distillers face a January 16 deadline to export or lose roughly 35 million gallons of liquor. Federal authorities say no workable plan exists to dispose of the stock in Kentucky bonded warehouses. The whisky stock, valued at wholesale about 100 million dollars, has seen $350,000 plus advances, fueling alarm as time runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Kentucky
Appropriations to be pared down under strict economy
House leaders announce general appropriations for 1921 will be reduced except for post office and naval estimates. Major cuts target army and fortifications with a large reduction from the former $982,800,200 request. Mondell cites total liabilities and estimated receipts for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office
Naval Departments
Mandel
House
Mondell
Democratic Caucus to Pick Martin Successor Leader
Washington December 18 A conference of democratic senators will be held Saturday to choose a leader to succeed the late Senator Martin of Virginia. Senator Hitchcock and Underwood contend for the post, with the outcome described as uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Caucus
Martin
Washington
Virginia
Hitchcock
Underwood
Socialists Seek Dissolution of New Chamber in Rome
The socialist parliamentary group plans to intensify opposition to push for the dissolution of the new chamber of deputies in Rome, as reported by Tribuna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Deputies
Rome
Tribuna
Prominent Woman of Texas Mrs. Sims Lauded by Club Network
Saturday Night in Dallas features Mrs. W. M. Sims in a full page portrait under the heading Prominent Women of Texas. Written by Miss Decca Lamar West of Waco, the piece highlights Mrs. Sims extensive work in Texas club activities, her social leadership, and patriotic services benefiting Bryan Brazos county and the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Night
Women’s Federated Clubs of Texas
Dallas
W. M. Sims
Texas
New York Trade Update on Cotton and Gray Goods
New York dec 18 cotton goods steadier but gray goods higher in some cases worsted yarns firm steady call for small lots for early delivery amid mixed market signals and pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bank Cashier Bonded After Shortfall at Grady Bank
Pine Bluff Arkansas December report states O L Miller cashier of the Grady Arkansas bank was released on a $20 000 bond after arrest Tuesday night accused of an $18 000 short in his accounts His defense awaits further proceedings and audit results to determine repayment and charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Bluff
Ark
O. L. Miller
Grady
Turkeys In Great Numbers Marketed From Hallettsville
In Hallettsville on December 18 turkeys are being shipped alive as two local turkey killing plants sit idle this year. Eggs last Saturday sold at 63 cents and have since fallen to 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Geddes says prohibitory order held pending appeal
Sir Auckland Geddes told the House of Commons that Justice Sankey ruled the government lacked power to prohibit certain imports. The prohibitory proclamation is held in abeyance pending appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geddes
London
Sir Auckland Geddes
National Service and Reconstruction
House of Commons
Justice Sankey
Sugar Legislation Fails to Reach Senate Vote
Washington reports sugar legislation suffered another setback in the Senate as proponents failed to secure a vote on the House amendment expanding powers for the United States sugar equalization board due to prolonged opposition debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
United States
Sugar Equalization Board
Senate panel urges recovery of war building overcharges
Washington reports the senate committee investigating wartime public buildings urges recovery of money allegedly overpaid to corporations. If voluntary restitution is refused, civil action by the government should be filed to recoup funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
United States Housing Commission
Treaty fight may be renewed before holidays is plan
Washington on December 18 the senate peace treaty fight may resume before the holiday recess as the foreign relations committee planned to meet Saturday. Leaders signaled an effort to advance the Knox resolution declaring a state of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. & M. College and Experiment Station
E. Ff
Roger Astin
Woodmen Lodge
J. R. Hunter Seater
Carpenter’s Union
J. T. Harris
G. W. Buckhaults
E. J. Fountain
Alice Roman
J. R. Witt
Robert Armstrong
Walton Mallerich
Knights
Good Cheer Fund
the Elks
Cottinjo
Distiller
Dav Mundell
Srs, Sims
New Orleans
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!