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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
1
The column praises local citizens who, though not famous, are great by fighting a good and clean fight. It argues that lasting legacy comes from helping neighbors and improving the community rather than widespread acclaim.
President Calvin Coolidge dismissed reports that A. C. H. Sawyer, described by Mexico City papers as a personal representative of the president, is connected with the White House or the State Department. Coolidge said he has never met Sawyer and noted such stories arise in tense diplomatic moments.
A deer shipped from Alaska drew attention at W. W. E. Cloud's meat market. George Stephan reported a successful State Bottling Association event in Fort Worth and a brief visit to Oklahoma City. A well baby conference led by county nurse Miss Ella Bandeline will be held Thursday at 2 PM in the courthouse.
Dr O M Ball head of biology at A and M College recalls his youth on the Oklahoma plains and his academic path through Virginia Bonn and Leipzig. Since arriving in Texas in 1903 he has collected 200 fossil plant species in Brazos County and notes horse hoofs with three toes near Navasota. He also holds 100 fossil species from Colorado and studies Sequoia-like fossils near Bryan.
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight for Bryan and vicinity. Thursday will be cloudy.
The Senate campaign fund committee said there is no evidence to support irregularities charged in Oregon Missouri and Washington. A report on Pennsylvania was submitted without comment. Indiana was not mentioned.
In Washington on December 22 the House blocked a $500000 cotton research amendment by Rep Connolly Texas Democrat on a point of order by Rep MaGee Republican New York. Connolly failed to secure a majority as the amendment was deemed outside the appropriation bill. The vote ended 45 to 51 with 55 voting against a teller tally.
F. W. Hodge, curator at the Museum of the American Indian in New York, urges Texas to lead in creating a state museum to preserve Indian ethnology. He warns that delaying field research will erase remaining knowledge of Texas tribes and calls for a unified Texas Museum Association effort under UT President Prof. J. E. Pearce.
Cotton futures are quoted from 17 to 21 points while local spot prices run 11 to 14 cents per pound reflecting current market levels for fiber trade.
An editor urges Bryan service clubs to imitate Altadena Pasadena’s mile of lit deodar trees along Santa Rosa Avenue. The project began in 1920 to light the trees sponsored by Kiwanis with city and utility support, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors yearly.
Five men are believed drowned when the Midland Atlantic railroad bridge over the Big Sandy at Catlettsburg collapsed during construction. Three are critically injured and nine others on the bridge escaped. The disaster occurred in Huntington, W. Va., on December 22.
Mrs. H. B. McDowell chaired Brazos county Christmas seal drive closing with 227 dollars raised. A donor from Roy Hudspeth of San Antonio contributed a dollar. Prizes motivated rural and city students. the West Side 5th grade funded its prize to charity, Annie Dearing’s East Side tots won, and A. and M. College Consolidated 5th grade won there.
Governor Ferguson today granted seven full pardons as acts of clemency on Christmas. Included were three murderers: John D. Berry of Dallas County, Earl Allen of Potter County, and W. R. Petty of El Paso, all announced in Austin on December 22.
Two live Christmas trees in front of the E. H. Astin home on College Boulevard are decorated with red white and blue incandescent lights. The display spreads a Merry Christmas message to passers by and is a Bryan novelty hoped to inspire others to light the city.
Three automobiles carrying a total of 65 quarts of liquor were seized by U.S. customs officers at the international bridge over the last two days. Drivers were placed under arrest. in one case liquor was hidden in the upholstering of the car.
At a meeting of directors of the State Fair of Texas association on Tuesday Louis Lipsitz was elected president J L Lancaster was named first vice president C E Calder second vice president and J B Adone treasurer No action was taken to elect a successor to W H Stratton who has served the association for 18 consecutive seasons.
In Washington on December 22 Col Ned M Green who was acquitted yesterday in an embezzlement of confiscated liquor case was ordered reinstated as prohibition administrator in the city.
The primary department of the Christian Sunday School will host a tree at the church Friday at 3 00 for the department. Next Sunday night will feature White Gifts for the King to benefit the Juliette Fowler Home of Dallas. The home aids orphans and aged people. Nativity pictures will be shown. All are invited. Regular Christmas sermon at 11 00 next Sunday.
Carr Gibbs of Silsbee, a former Bryan Boy and Allen Academy alumnus, shares a box of about two hundred Satsumas from his orchard. He notes Satsuma valley thrives on orange growing, with 15,000 trees planted in recent years and many bearing now.
FE J Fermier vice dean and head of the mechanical engineering department at A and M College returned from New York where he attended the annual meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He served as a representative of the South Texas section and was named to a seven member committee to nominate the society’s officers for next year. He met former classmate H A Safford and many former students including L I McMillan. Conferences and the Annual Power Show occupied the visit amid snow and severe cold turning to milder weather on departure.
In Clarinda Iowa officials pursue $2000 in bills James Hairston says he scattered along a highway to destroy evidence and avoid suspicion. Hairston was moved to Nebraska City Iowa where two other confessed gang members are being held. all have waived extradition.
Former A. and M. boys captained by Jay Floyd, now a star polo player, will face the Midland polo team in Midland on December 25 and 26. Midland’s lineup includes Foy Proctor, Elmer Jones, Buck Bryant, and Leslie Floyd. A horse race may be added if plans are finished.
Senator Borah charged theft graft and extravagance in the Alien Property Custodian's office over eight years. He said he would push the investigation once Senate funds are provided.
A state highway engineer will likely not be named until the injunction suit against the highway commission is resolved. Chairman Eugene Smith said the delay follows A. C. Love’s resignation and a temporary injunction restraining bidding, contracting, and equipment leases until January 3. The merits hearing is set for January 8 before Judge Geo. Calhoun.
Bryan students are well represented at the College of Industrial Arts in Denton. The group includes Jewel Sowarby, Lalla Dean Randolph, Altha Williams, Louise Hensarling, Susie Mae Sanders, Geraldine Grout, Evelyn Butler, and Nellie Eden as they return to spend the holidays with their parents.
The government forbids any other weekly similar to Berhanena Salem, the sole Abyssinian newspaper published in the Ethiopian script. The statement notes Berhanena Salem meaning light and peace and claims no rival publications will be permitted.
Ruth Matley 11 discovers a bull snake will bite when fed lettuce, after a younger sister captured one and penned it up. The snake bit Ruth’s finger, proving bull snakes’ lack of lettuce appetite and nonpoisonous venom.
Associated Press report from Chicago on December 22 notes Col. Frank L. Smith refused to confirm or deny Governor Small's statement that he accepted the Illinois Senate vacancy left by the death of Senator McKinley. The slush fund charges in Smith's campaign trigger a large opposition block in the Senate to seating him.
Roy Durie of Waco praised the local poultry show for careful handling of his chickens and the personal care during postponement. He thanked County Agent C. L. Benson for the outstanding attention and noted winning a number of ribbons with his pen of birds.
The State's general revenue fund stood at 2.97 million dollars with more than 1.5 million withdrawn in four days. Treasurer W Gregory Hatcher reported the Confederate pension fund is 729587 dollars overdrawn.
The House received a bill from Chairman Green of the Ways and Means Committee to implement Treasury recommendations. It authorizes the manufacture of 8,000,000 gallons of medicinal whiskey, with provisions to carry out the policy outlined by Assistant Secretary Andrews.
Fog in Brownsville during the afternoon threatened to postpone the second air hop of the Army Pan American flyers who landed there yesterday. They hoped the fog would lift enough to enable a departure for Tampico before dark.
Mrs Frances H Carlyle of New York, mother of E C Carlyle of Bryan, arrived from Galveston by train and will stay several months with the Carlyles at their West 28th street residence. A longtime secretary of the California New York Club and active member of the Texas New York Club, she has ties to Bryan and College Station.
A report by Col. Carmi Thompson recommends establishing an independent government department to administer the Philippines and overseas U.S. territories. The proposal, sent to Congress by President Coolidge, was submitted to the Senate.
T F Mayo librarian at A and M College told Bryan Lions the heroes of history were radicals while conservatives keep the world moving. He outlined four view classes and three major world phases, noting most think themselves liberal though not advancing root change.
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