Gompers Funeral Plans Broadcast From Elks Club
The body of Samuel Gompers arrives in New York from Washington with his widow and union officials. He lies in state at the Elks Club until tomorrow morning before funeral services at 9:00 AM, to be broadcast by radio per Federation plans.
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New York City
Elks Club
Associated Press
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Washington
The
Hugh Frayne
Shake up in order at Atlanta Federal Prison
Attorney General Stone weighs an entire new set of officials for the Atlanta Federal prison after a Justice Department inquiry into conditions. Warden Sartain has been deposed and D J Allen, the purchasing agent, is out. Whitman of Illinois State Penitentiary is mentioned as a possible successor as house-cleaning looms.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atlanta Federal Prison
Stone
Department of Justice
A. E. Sartain
Whitman
Illinois State Penitentiary
Atlanta
Sartain
D. J. Allen
Former Bryan man M. S. Dew dies at Hearne
The funeral for M. S. Dew who died suddenly at his Hearne home was held at 3 30 p m at the Minter Springs burying ground in Brazos county He was about 40 and married to Miss Jessie Neeley of Brazos county Survived by his widow and a five year old son Maurice Dew Dew was a former L G N Railroad station agent in Bryan and a longtime Methodist church member His Bryan friends attended the procession and burial
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M. S. Dew
Hearne
Minter Springs
Brazos County
Jessie Neeley
John B. Neeley
Dew
Guy
Goree Neeley
Wellborn
L G. N. Railroad
Bryan
Methodist Church
Maurice Dew
Missionary couple shares China field tale at Baptist Auxiliary
The First Baptist Church Woman's Auxiliary met Monday afternoon in the church hall from 3 30 to 5 for a missionary program. Dr and Mrs L O Wilkerson spoke about their medical missions in China and the challenges they faced. Mrs Ward sang On Judean Hills and Mrs H O Boatwright read a Christmas verse story before prayers closed the meeting.
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Woman's Auxiliary
First Baptist Church
Circle No. 1
Webb
China
First Baptist Church of
Bryan
America
Wilkerson
Dr. Wilkerson
Mrs. Wilkerson
Christ
A. A. Daniel Dies in Crockett at 62
Crockett mourns as I. A. Daniel former state representative and sheriff dies at his home at age 62 on December 17. Daniel previously served as a state legislator and later as sheriff. The obituary notes his long public service in the community.
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A. A. Daniel
Crockett
Associated Press
I. A. Daniel
Aggie Orchestra to Tour Texas During Holiday Vacation
The Aggieland orchestra will perform at nine dances across seven Texas cities during Christmas holidays. Tour dates include Waco Raleigh Hotel December 22 Fort Worth Meadowmere Club December 23 Tyler Blackstone Hotel December 24 Greenville Elks Club December 25 and 31 Denison December 29 Terrell December 30 Bryan January 1. Members listed: L Skinner E R Willett P E Zimmerman B A Dodd J Pink W E Eckels W N Reedy.
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Bryan Dally Eagle
College Station
Det
Aggieland Orchestra
Texas
W. N. Reedy
Raleigh
Waco
Meadowmere Club
Fort Worth
Blackstone
Tyler
Elks Club
Greenville
Country Club
Denison
Terrell
Bryan
L. Skinner
E. R. Willett
P. E. Zimmerman
B. A. Dodd
J. Pink
W. E. Eckels
Mrs Myers and daughter begin Bryan visit en route to Waco
Mrs Frank Myers and her daughter Louie Louise of Houston arrive in Bryan today and will stay Friday and Saturday with Mr and Mrs J Allen Myers. They are traveling to Waco for the holidays.
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Frank Myers
Louie Louise
Houston
Bryan
J. Allen Myers
Waco
Wellborn couple among Bryan shoppers today
Mr and Mrs George Hensarling of Wellborn were seen among the crowds as Bryan shoppers filled stores today.
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George Hensarling of
Wellborn
Bryan
Christmas Program At Tabor School Friday
On Friday night December 19 at 7 30 an auditorium program at the Tabor school house will be directed by Prof and Mrs W G Colson and others. Admission is 15 cents for students and 25 cents for adults with proceeds to benefit the school. Proceeds fund improvements and a new telephone for the teacherage assistance. Local and Bryan residents are invited to attend.
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Tabor School
W. G. Colson
Hettie Frances
J. R. Cross
Ruby Walker
Tabor
Coolidge Pressed to Delay Postal Pay Measure
In Washington on December 17 President Coolidge summoned about six Republican senators to the White House in hopes of delaying Senate action on the vetoed postal employees pay bill. He argues the bill clashes with economy policy and shifts funding to a future date.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Calvin Coolidge
White House
Christmas Tree Plans at First Baptist Church
Chairmen of committees for the Christmas tree event at the First Baptist church in this city, to be held Wednesday, December 24, are named. General chairwoman Mrs. T. R. Batte. tree placement H. P. Dansby and Jess Conlee. program Mrs. A. S. McSwain. purchasing committee Mrs. Travis B. Bryan and Mrs. Egbert Jones. decoration by all Sunday school teachers. Others will assist to ensure a joyful Christmas event.
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First Baptist
T. R. Batte
H. P. Dansby
Jess Conlee
A. S. McSwain
Travis B. Bryan
Egbert Jones
Mary Strmiska Found Dead in River Near Taylor
The body of Mary Strmiska, 24, who disappeared from her Hoxie ranch home Saturday, was found Monday morning in the San Gabriel river by a searching party. She was born in Europe and recently in poor health. She leaves her father Frank Strmiska, her mother, five brothers and four sisters, all of Williamson county.
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Associated Press
Taylor
Mary Strmiska
Hoxie Ranch
San Gabriel River
Europe
Frank Strmiska
Williamson County
PTA Joint Social Meeting At Carnegie Library
The grade sections of the Parent-Teachers Association invite grade mothers and school patrons to a social program at the Carnegie Library on Thursday at 8 15 in the afternoon. The College association ladies are invited as afternoon guests, with Mesdames M R Bentley and C A Searcy extending the cordial invitation.
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Parent- Teachers Association
Carnegie Library
The
College Association
Mesdames M R. Bentley
C. A. Searcy
Off for Deer Hunt with Waco Group in Hardin County
Rev J J Tatum George J Ned balek W P Moore and R L May of Waco depart for a deer hunt in the Big Thicket Hardin county They will meet Judge Leah Bevill district attorney for Hardin county at Kountze and will be joined later by Lamar Bethea who plans to accompany them back to Bryan on Tuesday December 23.
State Asylum Leadership Changes in Texas
Dr John Preston resigns as head of the State asylum for the insane in Austin effective January 15. Dr J Springer named successor. he currently heads Southwest insane asylum in San Antonio. Dr Charles W Castner will move from East Texas Hospital for the insane at Rusk to San Antonio. Dr W J Johnson to head the hospital at Rusk.
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John Preston
Head State Asylum
Associated Press
Austin
J. G. Springer
State Asylum For the Insane
State Board of Control
Springer
Southwest Insane Asylum
San Antonio
Preston
Charles W. Castner
East Texas Hospital For
Rusk
W. J. Johnson
Cotton futures rise to lift local spot values
Cotton futures closed 20 to 25 points higher producing local spot values around 22 1 2 cents per pound with middling basis.
Bitter Cold Grips Western States Amid Fatalities
Frigid conditions sweep the western United States with record lows and ten deaths attributed to the cold. Authorities warn of continuing hazards as residents struggle against freezing temperatures and related weather risks.
Cold Wave Grips Abilene and West as Temperatures Drop
In Abilene a rapid 20 degree fall occurred within two hours after the predicted cold wave arrived. Across the Rocky Mountain states winter weather intensified with deaths reported from Montana to Colorado. Great Falls logged 32 degrees below zero and several fatal incidents were tied to the blizzard conditions and storm traffic.
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Associated Press
Abilene
Dec
Denver
Rocky Mountain
Great Falls
Montana
Sterling
Colorado
Webb Brothers Decorate Store for Holiday Trades Day
In compliment to the holiday season the Webb Bros firm decorated their store Tuesday night with native moss smilax and holly and colored Christmas bells so visitors on Trades Day can view a festive display.
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Webb Brothers
Webb Bros
Bible Study Lesson at K of P Hall on Wanderings
The Thursday night Bible class meets at 7 30 at the K P Hall for a continuation of illustrated lessons. Mrs A L Page will speak on The Forty Years Wandering in the Wilderness. The meeting is open to men and women.
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K. of P. Hall
A. L. Page
Central Texas Auto Employees Hold Barbecue at Club House
Central Texas Auto Company and Bryan Used Car Exchange employees gathered at the Fin-Feather club house for an old-time barbecue. A social evening preceded the barbecue with attendees including Geo Nedbalek Dr A L Mondrick Geo Edge Joe Zak Tom Homes Will Krenek Cliff Edge Jno Stasny Sam Knox Grant Louis Bennie Albert Frank Nedbalek Will Stasny Peter Vitopil Bill Orsok Will Zak Fred Zak Ed Blazek Ed Sebesta.
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Central Texas Auto Company
Bryan Used Car Exchange
Geo. Nedbalek
A. L. Mondrick
Geo. Edge
Joe Zak
Tom Homes
Will Krenek
Cliff Edge
Jno
Stasny
Sam Knox
Grant
Louis
Bennie
Albert
Frank Nedbalek
Will Stasny
Peter Vitopil
Bill Orsok
Will Zak
Fred Zak
Ed Blazek
Ed Sebesta
Fairman Party Delights Bryan Children at Dixie Theater
About 1,740 youngsters under 12 gathered after school at the Dixie theater in Bryan for a Christmas party hosted by W. R. Fairman. Santa arrived by airplane with cadet escorts, entertaining the crowd as Sunshine comedy and candy sticks were shared.
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Bryan
W. R. Fairman
the Dixie
Santa Claus
College Station
J. Bryan Miller
Dana Carnes
Margaret Ann Fairman
Sue Wright
Mary Ellen
Dixie Window
Miriam Ferguson To Name State Officers By January First
In Austin on December 17 the governor elect Mrs. Miriam Ferguson and her husband stated that appointments to state offices will be made not later than January 1. They added no decisions have been reached on specific posts.
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Austin
Miriam Ferguson
Hiram Bingham Holds Three Big Political Jobs at Once
New Haven Conn Dec 17 Hiram Bingham a Republican Yale professor serves as Lieutenant Governor Governor Elect and United States Senator Elect He wins the special election to fill the Brandegee vacancy defeating Hamilton Holt by over 40000 votes He will resign as Governor after inauguration and take the Senate oath next month.
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New Haven
Conn
Hiram Bingham
Yale
United States
Hamilton Holt
Brandegee
Bingham
Senate
Christmas Party Sacrifice For Buckner Orphans Home
Mrs. P S Park hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering of her Sunday school class in the southern city section. The goal was to turn a single dollar into multiple gifts before Christmas to boost the class offering for Buckner Orphans Home. Members shared their gift story and experiences in turning over the dollar, making the event a pleasing blend of fellowship and spiritual reflection. A full social-column report will follow.
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P. S. Park
Cotton Market Outlook Declines Amid Rising American Demand
New Orleans reports a strong demand for American cotton abroad as prices stay cheaper than Egyptian and Indian goods. Exports to date exceed last season by 939,000 bales, with Russia expanding spindle production and US rainfall shortages foreshadowing a poor next crop.
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H. and
H. Beer
A. S. McCollum
Bryan
New Orleans
America
Europe
Japan
United States
Washington
Russia
Egypt
Brazil
India
Texas
Gompers Night Memorial Service Planned by Bryan Carpenters
The Bryan local carpenters union proclaims tomorrow as Gompers Night with a memorial service for Samuel Gompers, AFL president. The event at 8 PM in the district courtroom features speakers S. C. Hoyle, Judge W. C. Davis, and Rev. H. H. McCain. union committee members are B. T. Poole, J. R. Witt and D. P. Gaby.
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Bryan Carpenters
Gompers
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Court House
S. C. Hoyle
W. C. Davis
H. H. McCain
The
Carpenters Union
B. T. Poole
J. R. Witt
D. P. Gaby
Miss Artie Lou Smith Recovers After Emergency Surgery
Report from Bryan friends states Artie Lou Smith underwent an appendicitis operation at a San Antonio hospital last Saturday afternoon. Physicians say she is out of danger though critically ill since the procedure. Miss Smith, sister to J. Tom Smith and Coulter Smith of Bryan, is beloved by Brazos county residents.
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Bryan
Artie Lou Smith
San Antonio
Miss Smith
Brazos County
J. Tom Smith
Coulter Smith
Doctor Streseman Asked by President Ebert to Form Cabinet
In Berlin on December 17 President Ebert asked Doctor Streseman Foreign Minister in the Marx cabinet and head of the German Peoples Party to form a new German government after the Marx ministry resigned following Reichstag elections. Streseman requested till tonight to decide.
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Streseman
Ebert
Marx
People’s Party
Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Doctor Streseman
German Peoples Party
Judge Page Morris Dies Former Federal Judge and A&M Cadet Leader
Judge Page Morris died in Rochester Minnesota after an operation. He had 20 years on the Minnesota federal bench and was the first Commandant of cadets at the A and M College at its 1876 opening. He later served as a Minnesota federal judge and a member of Congress.
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Associated Press
Rochester, Minn
Page Morris
Minnesota
Judge Morris
A. and M. College
Texas
Passadena
California
Major Morris
A. and
M. College
W. B. Bizzell
Judge Page Morris
E. Y. Mullins
L. L. McInnis
Bryan
College
Judicial
Municipal Court of
Duluth
State District Court
Congress
Federal District Court
Amon C Williams Buys Wickes Ranch near Navasot
Amon C Williams completed Brazos County’s largest cattle deal by purchasing 200 head of cattle and E S Wickes ranch outfits located several miles east of Wellborn near the Navasota river. He has driven 25 of the biggest steers to Bryan for feeding and market shipment, expanding his already substantial holdings in the region.
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Brazos County
Amon C. Williams
E. S. Wickes
Wellborn
Navasota River
Williams
Bryan
Noto Report Highlights Cotton Contest Winner
County Agent C L Benson reports Philip Noto’s tract in the Dallas Morning News Semi Weekly Farm News contest produced 12,399 pounds of seed cotton or 4,631 pounds of lint on five non irrigated acres. Noto claims a cost of production just under 10 cents per unit, with final affidavits sent to contest director Schoffelmay er.
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C. L. Benson
Philip Noto
Dallas Morning News
Brazos County
Schoffelmayer
Noto
Burk Burnett Will Contest Lands in Court
Burk Burnett heirs challenge the will of the deceased, seeking to break a bequest to state schools. The action names Sisters of the deceased as part of the contested document and pursues probate relief.
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Burk-Burnett
Break Deed of Trust Over Fort Worth Estate
Suit filed to break the deed of trust of Mary Burkburnett who died yesterday at Fort Worth. Her four million dollar estate was given to Texas Christian University and the Dixon Colored Orphanage. Plaintiffs include Mrs. Margaret Moseley Mrs. Susie Grant Mrs. Leas Anderson and Mrs. Mary Putman.
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Associated Press
Weatherford
Mary Burkburnett
Fort Worth
Texas Christian University
Dixon Colored Orphanage
Margaret Moseley
Susie Grant
Leas Anderson
Mary Puttman
Burkburnett
Mrs Tucker Hosts Relatives From Hearne
Mrs Mary Tucker entertains her mother Mrs Glenn and sisters Mrs Tom Orr and Mrs I Anderson all of Hearne as guests during a social gathering.
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Mary Tucker
Glenn
Tom Orr
I. Anderson
Hearne
Foster Family Plans Elegant Southern Home on Brazos
Mr and Mrs George Foster visited the city from their plantation on the Brazos river. Their nearly finished home stands on the original site of two former homesteads and exudes architectural beauty and Southern hospitality.
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George Foster
City
Brazos River
Mr. Foster
Ed Hall in College Station for Banker-Farmer Conference
Ed Hall of Waco and former president of the State Bank and Trust Company of Bryan visited College Station to greet friends and attend the Banker-Farmer Conference.
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Ed Hall
Waco
The
State Bank and Trust Company of
Bryan
Banker-Farmer
College Station
Last Cadet Drill Before Holidays At A and M College
The final cadet review before the holiday vacation will be held on the drill field at the A and M College tomorrow morning at 8 o clock replacing the regular drill. Bryan residents are invited to witness the event.
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Bryan Daily Eagle
College Station
A. and M. College
Bryan
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Illinois State Institution
Bryan Man
Baptist Auxiliary
Aggie Orchestra
Baptist
San Gabriel
Grees
Miriam
Mrs. Parks
Carpenters’ Union
E. S. Wickes Ranch
Navasot
Theatre
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