Bank Holdup in Alanreed Leaves Blacksmith Wounded
Police report, Feb 4, says Jim Bryant a blacksmith in Alanreed was critically shot during a bank robbery at the First State Bank of Alanreed in Gray county. Robbers fled with about 1200 dollars. one robber was captured after their automobile overturned. Bryant, slightly deaf, did not hear orders at opening.
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Pampa
Jim Bryant
Alanreed
Gray County
First State Bank
Blansect
Bryant
Bryan
Brazos county urged to continue drought relief drives
The People's Column urges continued donations to Brazos county's quota of 200 toward a 10 million drought relief fund for the westernUnited States. Wm Meter Jr of the American Red Cross requests prompt remittance to the Midwest Branch in St. Louis. Donors listed include A Duncan and Mrs L Huber with $1 each.
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Brazos County
United States
Red Cross
Bryan
Wm. Meter
American Red Cross
St.urs, Mo
St. Louis
A. Duncan
L. Huber
Philip Hensarling
About Bryan About Bryan
John E. Blair division highway engineer returned to Paris after attending the race for J. D. Metcalfe division engineer who died there Monday. M. E. Wallace Jr and Mrs Wallace have been in Bryan for Christmas with relatives and will move to Longview. Mrs Wallace visits Columbus before joining him in Longview. Mrs Harvey Weddington of Houston visits Bryan with her parents. Frank Wittman of San Antonio, an agricultural agent with a railroad, spent the weekend in Bryan with his parents.
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John E. Blair
Paris
J. D. Metcalfe
M. E. Wallace, Jr
Wallace
Bryan
M. E. Wallace, Sr
Longview
Frank Wittman
San Antonio
Jno. Wittman
Young States Banking Law Is Necessary
Owen D. Young told the senate banking committee that a constitutional amendment is needed to shield the American people from repeating unstable banking conditions if the federal government lacks authority to enforce corrective steps.
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Washington
Jan
Owen D. Young
Senate Banking Investigating Committee
Oil output grows after January quake boosts Vera Cruz wells
Mexico City February 4 The January earthquake proved a boon to Vera Cruz oil operators with field reports showing 5 to 10 percent production increases in many wells following the quake.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Oakwood Bank Robbery Foiled by Officers in Gunfight
Fairfield report says two armed men attempted to rob the Oakwood State Bank. An would be robber was wounded in a gunfight as officers opened fire. the suspects fled the bank after the exchange. Details remain sparse.
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Fairfield
Oakwood
Truckers cautioned on too big crop in Texas
Austin February 4 The United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Agricultural Economics warned Texas truck growers to cut production of watermelons tomatoes and onions or risk market stagnation similar to last year.
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Austin
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Texas
Bank Robbery in Denham Springs Netes Undetermined Sum
Baton Rouge Feb 4 Three bandits robbed Bank of Denham Springs near Baton Rouge and escaped with an undetermined sum of money.
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Baton Rouge
Denham Springs
Here
Texas Legends Topic of Study At Bryan Reading Club
The Bryan Reading Club met Tuesday afternoon under Mrs Griff Cloud to discuss Texas legends. Mrs Parker Carroll recounted the Bluebonnet legend and its selection as the state flower while Mrs T E Wallace and Miss Lucy Harrison served as hostesses. Mrs C W Simmons performed Chaconne by DuBois on the piano.
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Texas
Bryan
Griff Cloud
Parker Carroll
T. E. Wallace
Lucy Harrison
C. W. Simmons
DuBois
State Convention of Lions to be held in Port Arthur
Governor Fuller reports a week of club visits in District 25 and announces that the state convention of Lions Clubs will be hosted by the Port Arthur club in late April. Lion Blazek led luncheon entertainment with John H. Astin and Cadet Williams of A and M College performing vocal and saxophone numbers.
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Port Arthur
Fuller
Bryan Lions Club
Lion E. J. Blazek
F. D. Fuller
John H. Astin
Cadet Williams
A. and M. College
Lion Blazk
Governor Fuller
el Campo
Houston
Sour Lake
Beaumont
Port Netchez
Lions Clubs
Lion Tail Twister
Milion Bent
E Broad Ro
Weather Forecast for Southern States Includes Cloudiness
Special to The Eagle reports Feb 4 conditions for New Orleans and surrounding areas. Vor Bryan region shows increasing cloudiness tonight and Thursday. West Texas winds shift to unsettled skies. East Texas predicts mostly cloudy with rain in the west tonight and local showers Thursday.
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the Eagle
New Orleans
Bryan
Vicinity
Texas
East Texas
Death Sentence Affirmed for Sheriff Slayer
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the death sentence of Ofilio Herrera who fatally shot Sheriff A. T. Murray of Mason County on February 28, 1929 as Murray stood beside Herrera’s car. The appeal from Liane County marked the second review after an earlier reversal for lack of malice aforethought. Herrera received the death penalty in both trials.
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Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Ofilio Herrera
A. T. Murray
Mason County
Murray
Herrera
Liane County
YWA Social Hour At Ist Baptist Church
The Y W A of First Baptist held a social meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Miss Lala Dean Randolph’s home with good attendance and program. Rev Jno L Wharton and Mr and Mrs H P Black attended as guests and spoke. Next meeting set at Miss Merrie Lillian Parks’ home for a business session.
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First Baptist Church
Lala Dean Randolph
Jno. L. Wharton
H. P. Black
Merrie Lillian Parks
College Avenue
Rev. Jno
L. Wharton
Misses Merrie Lillian Parks
Pattie Minkert
Stella Mae Way
Emerald Isbell
Jane Reynolds
Elizabeth Hunnicutt
Ruby Reed
Lida Dell Withers
Lalla Dean Randolph
Cash Payment Would Be Bad for Country says Banking Chief
R C Stephenson president of the American Bankers Association told the house Ways and Means committee that cashing veterans service certificates would undermine hopes for gradual business recovery. He said soldiers could be offered 4 percent treasury bonds convertible at any time for their certificates without serious injury.
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Washington
R. C. Stephenson
American Bankers’ Association
House
Ways and Means
Stephenson
German DO-X Lays Up After Wave Damage at Ganado Bay
The giant German seaplane DO-X rested at Ganado Bay near Las Palmas on February 4 as mechanics worked to repair damage from a wave while the ship was taxiing for takeoff.
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Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Ganado Bay
Here
Work Is Started For Meeting of Texas Firemen
The Texas State Firemen's Association planning meeting opened at Bryan City Hall with committees named to arrange lodging and activities for delegates. Luke Patronella chaired the housing panel, aided by Earl Graham Post members to secure Bryan accommodations. Delegates will pay $1 per night for lodging and 50 cents for breakfast if provided, with another planning session set for February 17 at City Hall.
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Texas State Firemen’s Association
Luke Patronella
Ed S. Martin
Earl Graham Post
American Legion
Bryan
City Hall
MacDonald Government Wins Electoral Reform Bill Vote
London reports the MacDonald labor government securing a comfortable second reading victory on the electoral reform bill by a 65 vote majority in the house of commons last night.
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London
MacDonald Labor
House of Commons
Highways Blocked About Longview Says Bryan Man
Mr and Mrs Geo FE Adams returned from Longview where they viewed oil development boosting the town population. They report all highways to Longview Henderson Tyler Marshall and nearby towns jammed with autos and freight trucks making travel dangerous yet progress visions outweigh the trouble as people flock from across the state.
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Geo. FE. Adams
Longview
Henderson
Tyler
Marshall
Senate approves emergency $385000 judiciary fund bill
Austin February 4. The senate passed an emergency 385000 dollar appropriation bill covering judiciary fund deficiencies from 1923 through last year. Senator Parrish introduced a bill prohibiting anyone driving a car from three months to one year if convicted of drunk driving.
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Austin
Senate
Judiciary
Parrish
YMCA Worker To Speak At Methodist Men Banquet
Harry Bone of the national YMCA council will address the Wesley Brotherhood banquet at First Methodist Church on February 17. Py.E. Humbert, president, reports plans include the usual feed and several features to add variety and levity to the evening.
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Harry Bone
National Council For Young Men's Christian Association
Wesley Brotherhood of the First Methodist Church
E. PF. Humbert
Davis to Sit for Judge Dean in Huntsville Case
District Judge W C Davis will conclude Robertson county term in Franklin then sit in Huntsville Thursday for a case in which Judge W W Dean is disqualified. Brazos county term starts Monday with a heavy docket. Grand jury to convene Monday morning as many civil suits and investigations are anticipated.
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W. C. Davis
Robertson County
Franklin
Huntsville
W. W. Dean
Brazos County
Grand Jury
Oklahoma end of Red River bridge advances to second span
Concrete floor pours on the first long span at the Oklahoma end of the Red River free bridge on Highway No. 6 are finished. Floor running on the second 250 foot span was to start immediately. Weather permitting the bridge should be completed early in March, say construction engineers.
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Sherman
Oklahoma
Red River
Highway No. 6
Witt to Speak at Hearne Chamber Banquet
Lieutenant Governor Edgar Witt will be the principal speaker at the Hearne Chamber of Commerce annual banquet on the evening of February 5, announced Secretary-Rev. Blanton.
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Hearne
Edgar Witt
Hearne Chamber of Commerce
Blanton
Community Wage Scale Will Hold On US Contracts
The Senate passed a bill requiring contractors on government projects to maintain the existing local community wage scale. The measure aims to ensure fair pay practices on federally funded work and applies to projects nationwide.
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Washington
The
Senate
Bank examiner reports $37,676 shortage at Camden bank
Camden Arkansas February 4 J W Jarrett state bank examiner in charge of the closed Merchants and Planters Bank announced yesterday a shortage of 37676 had been found in the accounts of P T Hildebrandt the cashier
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Camden
Ark
J. W. Jarrett
State Bank Examiner
Merchants and Planters Bank
P. T. Hildebrandt
Dollar Day Planned by Bryan Merchants on Thursday
Bryan merchants fix on Dollar Day for Thursday marking the first of monthly events in 1931. Stores offer unusual values and advertise the new price day while announcing upcoming Trade Days on the third Thursday with merchants giving away prizes.
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Bryan
Bryan Daily Eagle
Any Clothes Will Do for Traffic Cop
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled a law forcing officers to wear a specific uniform for traffic arrests unconstitutional. The decision affirmed a one year sentence against J. C. Scroggin of McCulloch County on liquor transportation charges after he was arrested for speeding.
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Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
J. C. Scroggin
McCulloch County
Scroggin
Emergency Fund Sought for Eight Texas Colleges
In Austin on February 4 the Senate Finance Committee backed a bill to provide 225,008 in emergency appropriations for eight state educational institutions and four eleemosynary institutions. Educational totals reach 109,097 for purposes other than summer schools and 116,511 for el ee mosynary schools, with listed school funds for Sam Houston and Texas State Teachers College including library equipment and campus labor.
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Austin
Senate
J. W. E. H. Beck
Finance Committee
Fast Texas State Teachers’ College
Commerce
Sam Houston State Teachers’ College
Huntsville
Business and Professional Women Of Bryan Plan Special Edition
The Bryan Daily Eagle publishes a special edition devoted to the Business and Professional Women's Club of Bryan and College, highlighting the B P W movement and its goals. A public schools essay contest on The Accomplishments of Business and Professional Women of America is planned with an award.
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Bryan Plan
Bryan Eagle
Bryan Daily
Eagle
Bryan and
College
B. and P. W
United States
M. B. Parker
Public Schools
Bryiar
Seaplane Crash Missing Crew After Plight During Maneuvers
Plymouth Enz February 4 Wing Commander C G Tucker war hero Flying Officer Wood and seven enlisted men are missing after a 7a Air Force seaplane crashed into Pl Sound during maneuvers. The ship struck the water with a great crash and burned. Divers recovered one body.
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Plymouth
Enz
C. G. Tucker
Wood
Air Force
Pl Sound
Bowie School Building Estimates Approved by City Commission
Bryan city commissioners held a called meeting to inspect Bowie school work and approve two electrical estimates. Abilene Construction Co. was allowed 3800 dollars and Griesser 157 dollars for electrical work.
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Bowie
Bryan
Abilene
Griesser
Death toll rises to 400 in antipode disasters
Wellington reports 400 dead from yesterday’s earthquake and fire in Napier with surveys incomplete and eyewitness accounts varying. Authorities say current estimates may be refined as damage assessments continue.
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Wellington
New
Napier
Cotton and Grain Market Rises Steadily in Local Trading
The cotton market advanced today with spots trading above the 10 cent level for the first time this year. Nearby futures closed 12 to 15 points higher as quotes ranged from 9.18 to 10.18 cents.
Will Rogers Praises Oklahoma State Leader Alfalfa
Will Rogers writes from Oklahoma City praising the state and Governor Murphy with admiration for his political savvy. He jokes about oil wealth and notes Murphy’s appeal as capable governance. Rogers mentions visiting the legislature and a social chat with the governor, predicting strong influence in the Capitol.
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Eagle
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Bet Muray
America
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