Washington’s transition mingles Hardings and Wilsons in high society
Washington observers describe the Harding welcome as upscale pageantry with Edward B. McLean and wife Mrs. Walsh hosting. Private cars and a motorcade shuttle President-elect Harding, accompanied by aides, through McLean residences while Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Harding exchange formal courtesies.
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Washington
Hardings
Wilsons
Ashington
Harding
Lincoln
Wilson
McPherson Square
Edward B. McLean
McLean
White House
Thos. F. Walsh
Marshall
Walsh
Massachusetts
Sam
Ohio
Eye Street
Town
Mrs. McLean
Atlantic City
John McLean
Miss Mott
R. E. Holmes
H. C. Breeden
Evelyn Walsh
Walter Reed Hospital
Maryland
Virginia
Frank J. Murray
Frank
Charles E. Sawyer
Marion
Cary Grayson
C. W. Sawyer
George B. Christian, Jr
Senator Harding
Woodrow Wilson
Alsh McLean
Leesburg
Saratoga
Mel Pan
Porter
Washington Post
Consort
Wyoming Avenue
McLeans
Ed House
Albert Burles
Nat Ae Capitol
Bank cashier charged with theft in Leeray case
Fort Worth reports Jack Howell cashier of Guaranty State Bank Leeray Stephens county arrested at Eastland after $10,000 in currency vanished. Howell, a large stockholder, says he was robbed by two men near Cisco and Leeray while transporting cash to the Leeray bank. He remains in custody awaiting investigation.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Jack Howell
Guaranty State Bank
Leeray
Stephens County
Eastland
Howell
Leeray Institution
Cisco
Leeray Bank
Farmers Union to Convene in Waco for Serious Problems
The Texas Farmers' Union midwinter convention will meet in Waco January 25 for three days or until pressing issues are settled. President D. E. Lyday issued the official call noting grave problems facing farmers and the need for decisive action.
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Asenciated Press
Fort Worth
Texas Farmers’ Union
Waco
D. E. Lyday
Local visits from Abi lene and Valley Mills residents
Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Rucker of Abi lene visit Mrs. Rucker’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lloyd. Mrs. Jeff Pippin of Valley Mills visits her daughter, Mrs. M. M. Erskine.
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T. R. Rucker
Abilene
Indian oil magnate wins suit to keep hastily wed marriage
Jackson Barnett the 72 year old oil millionaire and his wife Anna Laura Lowe 30 defeated a suit to annul their marriage after a month long Arkansas City Kansas honeymoon. Guardians argued illness illegality and kidnapping but the Kansas Supreme Court favored the couple and recommended dropping the case. Barnett’s wealth grew from oil royalties to more than a million dollars while living on his Henryetta Oklahoma land allotment.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Jackson Barnett
America
Anna Laura Lowe
Henryetta
Okla
Kansas Supreme Court
Barnett
A. M. Jackson
Supreme Court
Barsett
O’harnett
Children of ’20 said to be pleasure mad
Denver December 27 1950 Mrs Mary C C Bradford Colorado's superintendent of public instruction laments the youth of 1950 who chase movie and amusement distractions over books She argues education must compete with entertainment and parents must instill desire for knowledge to prevent a knowledge gap among the next generation.
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Denver
Col
Mary C. C. Bradford
Colorado
Mob Scandal Probe Opens In Fort Worth
Fort Worth December 22 hearing evidence in the inquiry of last week’s lynching began today under a special grand jury term. District Judge Hosey told probers they will likely link several uniformed men to the Tom Vicker lynching after he was dragged from jail and hanged to a tree for the murder of Patrolman Jeff Couch. Police and detective witnesses were called.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Hosey
Tom Vicker
Jeff Couch
Fighting in Italy Over Gunboats Surrenders After Attempt
Fiume legionaries and Dalmatian volunteers near Seara on the Dalmatian coast surrender to Italian forces after failing to seize the Italian warship Marsala. The vessel was captured by volunteers but crew resisted and freed twenty seven legionaries who were landed at Ancona. A separate notice offers a reward for lost brown mares and includes a political slogan urging buying in Bryan.
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Associated Press
Paris
Fiume
Seara
Ancona
Adriatic
Havas
J. W. Rawls
Bryan
Christmas Meeting at College Y M C A Delightful Affair
At A and M College in College Station Texas a Christmas program brought together students faculty soldiers and families in a warm community gathering. A Bry an College drama "Christmas Boxes" featured Mrs E B La Roche Captain A L Tuttle and professors while Major W H H Morris acted as Santa. Refreshments meat salad dates coffee and crackers were served and Casey's Confectionery donated ice cream for the children.
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College Station
Texas
A. and M. College
Santa Claus
Bizzell
College and Bryan Dramatic Talent
E. B. la Roche
Mary
A. L. Tuttle
la Roche
A. T. Potts
Della Lawrence
Bryan
Ward Browning
H. M. Milton
M. E. Cox
Ed. Arnison
San Antonio
H. B. Parks
R. D. Brackett
Mesdames
C. W. Burchard
C. C. Hedges
S. G. Bailey
Frank O. Martin
W. H. H. Morris
W. W. Kraft
E. J. Fermier
R. P. Marsteller
J. E. Lewis
A. B. Conner
J. F. Casey
Casey’s Confectionery
Visitors and holiday greetings in Corsicana and Bryan
Ward Mooring and Milton Fountain visit Corsicana guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Young and plan to return to Bryan tomorrow. Numerous society members attend an Elk's Club holiday dance. John C. Burns of Arlington visits College and Bryan with Miss Mary Bolton, visiting Virginia Burns for the weekend. Many relatives and friends travel between Bryan, College, and nearby towns for Christmas week events.
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Ward Mooring
Milton Fountain
Corsicana
Lloyd Young
Bryan
J. C. Williams
J. B. Sanders
Austin
Young Society
Elk’s Club
John C. Burns
Arlington
College
Fin Bryan
Mary Bolton
Virginia Burns
W. H. Thomas
Reagan
C. B. Campbell
Greenville
F. W. Kazmeir
T. J. Conway
A. and M. College
Dallas
Minnie
Jewell Colley
Mart
R. R. Ellis
John Sharp Williams
Pauline
Yazoo City
James H Webb
College Avenue
New Orleans
Williams
Mississippi
Wellington Brink
Corpus Christi
Brink
Dean
J. C. Nagle
Mexico
Ava Haswell
Houston
Rice
Garwood
Norman Doherty
A. & M. College
W. A. Chisholm
Chisholm
First Baptist Church
Dotson Banks Wedding In Hearne Parsonage
Miss Ethel Banks of Hearne wed H. M. Dotson of Bryan at 2 pm Monday in Hearne Methodist parsonage officiated by Rev. J. M. Gordon. The ceremony was quiet and prompted warm wishes for the couple’s future from friends in Bryan and Hearne. Mr. Dotson works with the Falgeau and Dotson garage.
Mathis Rucker Wedding Held in Reliance
Miss Jessie Mathis of Reliance and Mr. Fred Rucker of Abilene were married at 11 o clock this morning at Rev. J N Bullocks home with only close friends and relatives in attendance. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Buck Mathis. The couple left by noon train for Abilene to begin married life.
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Mrs. Rucker
Abilene
Two Weddings Solemnized by Bryan Minister
Rev J M Bullock performed three marriage ceremonies last week at his Bryan home. Christmas day joined Leslie Lloyd and Vivian Martin of the Reliance community in marriage. Tuesday recorded the union of Fomit Bryan and Felma Lloyd, also of Reliance. The Eagle offers best wishes for joy happiness and prosperity in their life together as husband and wife.
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J. M. Bullock
Bryan
Leslie Lloyd
Vivian Martin
Reliance
Fomit Bryan
Felma Lloyd
Bard of Control Cuts Down Estimates of All Texas Educational Institutions
Austin reports the State Board of Control trimmed education funding for 1922 and 1923, proposing a total $25.46 million vs $39.90 million requested by institutions. The cut largely affects educational estimates, with lawmakers urged to consider emergency appropriations.
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Bard OF Control
Texas
Austin
State Board of Control
Board of Control
Bryan K of P Lodge Elects New Officers
The Knights of Pythias Bryan lodge elected new officers for the upcoming term at its Tuesday meeting led by Chancellor Commander M. M. Erskine. Elected: M. M. Erskine, C C. Guy Boyett, V C. L. P. Skinner, Prelate. Pat Newton, M A. T. G. Suber, I G. Co. W. Crawford, O G. Joe B. Reed, M of F. H. S. Locke, M of E. C S Beckwith, K of R and S. Oak McKenzie, M of W. R. S. Webb Jr., trustee.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge of
Bryan
M. M. Erskine
C. S. Beckwith
C. C
Guy Boyett
V. C
L. P. Skinner
Pat Newton
T. G. Suber
I. G
Co. W. Crawford
O. G
Joe B. Reed
H. S. Locke
C S. Beckwith
Oak McKenzie
R. S. Webb
W. A. Chisholm
R. M. Walker
G. E. Hadley
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan Knights of Pythias Lodge
Castle Hall
Kings and Queens Attend Garnival at White City Exhibit
London, Dec 29. King George and Queen Mary join four queens and two princesses at a lucky dip prizes event. Denmark’s King Christian draws blank while Queen Alexandrina gets crackers and Queen Maud Norway soap. Princess Mary receives a boy scout diary and Princess Victoria tooth powder as royalties share in a democratic fair. An improved typewriter draws King of Denmark's teasing remark. A brown mare is reported lost near P. H. Hensarling.
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Associated Press
London
White City
George
England
Christian
Denmark
Alexandrina
Queen Mary
Queen Maud
Norway
Princess Mary
Princess Victoria
House Cuts Down Appropriations Demanded
Washington reports the House appropriation committee passed a sundry bill totaling 383.6 million dollars, far below government requests. The committee trimmed 52.2 million from last year and eliminated the Justice Department’s 300 dollar request for enforcement of the national prohibition act.
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Associated Press
Washington
Government Departments
House
Department of Justice
Mexia Plans Modern Summer Theatre With 1600 Seats
O H Brannon and associates lease two Mexia lots to build a modern summer theatre seating 1600. A building contract is awarded and construction will begin soon.
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MEXIA
Texas
O. H. Brannon and Associates
Italy to Establish Peace in Fiume as D’Annunzio Surrenders
Gabriele D'Annunzio hands over all powers to Fiume Communal Council while General Caviglia, commander of Italian forces, prepares to negotiate peace conditions with the delegation. The move marks a renewed push toward stability in the port city.
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Associated Press
Fiume
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Arkansas Guard unit mobilizes amid penitentiary plot
Pine Bluff Arkansas December 29 remaining thirty five members of the local machine gun company of the Arkansas National Guard are being mobilized today Lieutenant Trimble in command said the orders were prompted by a plot for a general penitentiary delivery and little else is known beyond that disclosure
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Associated Press
Pine Bluff
Ark
Arkansas National Guard
Lieut
Trimble
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Italy
T. J. Krolczyk
Colleges and Schools
Bryan K
P. Lodge
P. H. Hensarling
Arkansas
Bryan Cotton Oil
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