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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
4
The American Federation of Labor outlined a broad campaign at a Washington meeting to oppose presidential, gubernatorial, and state legislative candidates unfriendly to organized labor. AFL officials estimate labor voters at four million will oppose incumbents hostile to labor.
A Dallas report states rumors from Austin that Senator Charles A. Culberson might resign. The circles cited include prominent Texans such as T. W. Gregory, Cone Johnson, M. M. Crane, S. P. Brooks, T. M. Campbell, and O. B. Colouitt, with no official confirmation.
Dallas, Feb. 10. Former Texas criminal appeals judge M. M. Brooks urged repealing the suspended sentence law “root and branch” at a Dallas Automobile Club luncheon. He said most criminal laws rest on the decalogue and that laws against theft and murder should not be suspended by mortal men.
The War Department through the Bureau of Insular Affairs buys 100 Hereford bulls and 20 Hereford heifers in Texas for breeding with Philippine Zebu cows. The Herefords will be sent to the Philippines aboard an army transport to Mindanao for island use.
Three men in the Cedar Creek area fought last night leaving Walter Kelly shot in the stomach. Clem Sterling and A. B. Bedford fired at him. both were jailed by Deputy Koontz and held in Bryan red lodges. The grand jury investigated the incident. Joe Lloyd visited from Reliance.
An advertisement touts LAXA BROMO QUININE as a tonic and laxative with no nervousness or headache, claiming it does not affect the heed tiv of ite quinine. The message references the signature of H. W. GROVE.
President Bizzell attended a Texas school interests meeting called by Governor Hobby in Austin. A committee was formed with Bizzell as chairman to draft a plan for improving schools, with a survey to follow and a fall Austin meeting to present recommendations to the next legislative session.
Washington February 7 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor said he would publish plans later today to launch a nation wide campaign to elect candidates friendly to labor unions.
Henry Mochlem, a member of the Federal Reserve Board, told the Dallas group of Texas State Bankers Association that Europe aid and curbs on domestic bank loans for speculation are needed. He urged stepping up production across all lines of business and emphasized individual economy as the path to relief.
Washington reports Representative Osborne proposed a world war veteran bond paying $1 for each day of service with 4.3 percent interest. The bill caps issue at $1.5 billion and targets all servicemen.
The district court lists the second week petit jury members who will report Monday February 16. Names include Hintz Welch Hearne Wade Holek Crenshaw Jones Hensarling Mathis Clay Griffin Barron Starks Conway Bird Reynolds Hall Moore Manning Howell Shows Wallace Tobias Eubanks Coulter Smith Schram McCallum Jolly Carroll Cunningham Wilson Kindt Wilson Locke Blume Cunningham.
The State Banking board granted charters to three new state banks with a combined capital stock of 135000. The institutions are Guaranty State Bank Abilene capital 100000 First State Bank Pharr Hidalgo County capital 25000 and Guaranty State Bank of White Deer Carson County capital 10000.
A fragment discusses a laxative brand with Bromo Quinine and mentions E. W. E. signature on the box. The text references mislabeling, wealth questions, and urging insistence on proper Pape products amid unclear context and damaged wording.
Dominek Salvagio, a Brazos County veteran, recovered his lost World War I suitcase after payment offers by the express firm failed. The case contained his army overcoat, trench helmet, gas mask, and field souvenirs. Salvagio cherishes the items as trophies of his wartime service and aims to show his gas mask to future generations.
Austin reports over eleven thousand influenza cases to the state health department. Health officer G W Goddard warns the epidemic is taking on serious proportions though cases are lighter and deaths lower than last year.
Washington report says a New Jersey forecaster predicts a February 17 blizzard for Texas with warnings to ranchers to guard livestock and a March flood possibility. The forecast aligns with Representative Bee's prior weather bureau criticism during an agricultural bill debate.
Washington February 5 the senate agriculture committee ordered a favorable report on Senator Granas bill repealing the wartime measure under which the government controlled wheat prices the action signals the move to end wartime controls.
Duchess of Northumberland owns a remarkable eight foot square shawl made entirely from Persian cat fur. The piece is so fine it can be compressed to the size of a coffee cup. T. J. Cross of Edge and Mrs. James J. Ray of Mumford were in Bryan on business and visiting the city, respectively.
Classified notice claims a remedy for piles with a promise of cure in 6 to 14 days. It mentions refunds from jruggists and asserts swift relief, urging readers to purchase the product in stock.
Plans emerge for a potato curing plant in Bryan with I G N Railway Industrial Commission providing the site. The plant aims initially at 5 000 bushels capacity, expanding as demand grows, with a guaranteed 1.00 per bushel for Brazos county potatoes and farmers urged to notify the Commercial Club secretary.
Washington reports the German peace treaty remains deadlocked as in November with no ratification progress. Senate leaders begin efforts to untangle the parliamentary maze before any consideration of the pact.
Travelers from the Vera Cruz earthquake district report smallpox and other diseases among survivors. The government rushes preventive measures to forestall a disastrous plague following the January 3 catastrophe.
A Moscow Soviet wireless dispatch says the transport Karantin carrying 1400 officers officials and their families left Mariupol Approach. Bolsheviks of the volunteer army, angered at being left behind, fired on the vessel which sank with all aboard.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that federal director of railroads orders limiting rights under federal control are inoperative for litigation in Texas courts. The orders restricted where suits against common carriers under federal control could be filed and delayed nonconforming cases during federal control.
Washington announces the department of agriculture is weighing a prohibition or restriction on corn imports from Mexico to stop boll worm invasion via cotton seed mixed with corn. A hearing is set for February 17 in Washington.
Dorcas Parker and Dr. Lyman Spalding were married at noon at the G. S. Parker home with relatives and close friends present. The bride’s brother M. L. Parker accompanied her, Pauline Seale served as guest of honor, G. S. Parker Jr. was best man, and Rev. H. B. Jamison officiated. The couple left for New Orleans and then New York, with a full wedding account to follow.
Special to the Eagle Dallas February 12 Texas already has more than 5200 miles of good roads linking cities and counties plan 100000000 in new highways with 7811000 autos and 100000 tourists expected from outside Texas in 1920 camp grounds with facilities will draw millions in visitor spending as Texans also tour the state per the Texas Chamber of Commerce campaigns and industry groups Identify camping sites San Antonio El Paso Amarillo and other cities as ready for tourist traffic and the broader Lone Star tourism appeal to boost local economies
Automobile clubs and civic groups promote camping sites to draw visitors. A city voted 300000 in bonds for parks and playgrounds, with 100000 asked to fund camping facilities. Cities like Seattle Los Angeles Denver Madison and Ashland seek tourist traffic and related investment.
President Wilson told Representative Caldwell that it would be unwise for House Democrats to declare opposition to universal military training at their caucus. The message stresses party unity on the military issue.
Washington reports a serious pink boll worm threat spreading in Southeast Texas and near Eagle Pass and Del Rio. Officials urge nonproduction in affected areas to prevent nationwide cotton damage, with federal quarantine possible and compensation proposed for affected planters. Enrollment at A and M College reached 1737 students.
Miss Jewell Allen of Kosse visits Mrs. N. F. Lockerd in Bryan while B. Sbisa arrives from A. and M. college. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Cross of Steep Hollow stop by, Ed J. Payne of Edge tours Bryan, and Dr. and Mrs. John W. Black host Mrs. Scott of Hearne.plus more. Rain slows farming as Jim Francis notes heavy showers and halted planting amid promised increased production pressures.
The Daily and Weekly Eagle lists prices for political announcements. Congress and district offices cost 25 dollars. representatives and county offices 20 dollars. district clerk, treasurer, and surveyor 15 dollars. all precinct officers 10 dollars.
For Congress Hon Rufus Hardy and for County Judge H C Ferguson. Public notice lists nominations or appointments with titles and offices. The brief item records official recognition of the named individuals and their respective roles.
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