Fire destroys Bryan home with $4,000 loss
A blaze of unknown origin struck about 7:00 last night burning a Bryan residence owned by Henry Moehlman in the southwest city. The fire destroyed the house valued at about $2,000 with $1,000 insurance and damaged furniture and Dr. J. B. Satterfield’s belongings. Fire crews fought the flames as crowds gathered to watch the conflagration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Moehlman
City
Dr. Satterfield
J. B. Satterfield
Moehlman
Service League for St Andrews Church Organized
A Church Service League was formed at Saint Andrew's Episcopal church with representatives from all church groups. David Reid was elected president, Mrs Milton W Sims Jr first vice president, T O Munson second vice president, and Mrs C F Hillier secretary. Quarterly meetings will be held at the parish house with all parish members invited. Women of the Guild will serve refreshments after sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
David Reid
Milton W. Sims, Jr
T. O. Munson
C. F. Hillier
State paid prison bills three times auditor says
Texas Prison System business department irregularities cited by prison system auditor M. E. Bogle include bills paid up to three times. He told the joint investigating committee he was assaulted by Ferguson Farm manager R. E McAdams Ennis Herring and three unknown men after questioning short accounts. The committee planned to move the inquiry to Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
M. E. Bogle
Joint
Bogle
R. E McAdams
Ferguson Farm
Ennis Herring
J. A. Herring
McAdams
John Buchanan Breaks Leg in Friendly Tussle
John Buchanan, son of Mr and Mrs S W Buchanan, broke his left leg in a playful scuffle at the White Front Cafe yesterday afternoon. The fracture lies just above the ankle and he is resting at home on East 23rd Street after hospital care. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Front
John Buchanan
S. W. Buchanan
Buchanan
East 23Rd Street
John
November election official results affirm Coolidge Dawes win
In Washington on February 11 Congress in joint convention certified the November election. Senate President Cummins announced the electoral vote totals with 531 votes cast for president, 382 for Coolidge, 136 for Davis, and 13 for La Follette, sealing the contest per constitutional requirements.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
Cummins
Calvin Coolidge
Charles Dawes
Coolidge
Davis
LaFollette
Harvey Found Guilty of Murder and Sentenced to Death
Cameron Louisiana February 11 Ned Harvey of Orange Texas a trapper was found guilty of murdering John Springer of Lake Charles and the jury imposed the death penalty. Harvey was also charged with the slaying of A A Byrd of Nederland Texas.
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Cameron
Ned Harvey
Orange
Texas
John Springer
Lake Charles
Harvey
A.A. Byrd
Nederland
Senate passes Ferguson amnesty bill in paired votes
The Texas Senate approved amnesty for James E. Ferguson 19 to 9 to restore political rights. a final passage vote followed 21 to 6 after suspending rules. Senator Bailey opposed removal of impeachment bar. Bowers and Lewis paired as votes turned. Ferguson greeted by crowd including Governor Miriam Ferguson and daughter Mrs. Nalle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
James E. Ferguson
Senate
Berkeley
Fairchild
Floyd
Hardin
Erath
Kaufman
Holbrook
Miller
Moore
Cook
Murphy
Parnell
Parr
Real
Russekl
Smith
Strong
Ward
Wirtz
Witt
Woodward
John H. Bailey
Cuero
Ferguson
Bowers
Lewis
Bledsoe
Hunt
Price
Reid
Stuart
Wood
Bailey
Triplett
Miriam A. Ferguson
George S. Nalle
Fergusons
Mrs. Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson
Governor Ferguson
Stolen Chevrolet Recovered After Store Robberies
The Hearne schools superintendent H C Lyons reported his new Chevrolet touring car stolen in Bryan last Saturday. It was found in Mexia after being used in robberies at Franklin New Baden Easterly and Marquet where a 500 pound safe was looted. Thieves remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Lyons
Hearne
Bryan
Mexia
Franklin
New Baden
Easterly
Marquet
Museum Exhibit Deferred to Late February Plans
Finance committees of the grade Parent-Teachers Associations met at the Carnegie Library to discuss funding for the P T A's work and an upcoming museum exhibit in late February. A Woman's Club committee will collect Texas history relics, with Mesdames Henderson Astin Williams appointed. Delphian Society members will lend foreign art and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Woman's Club
Texas
Mesdames F. L. Henderson, Inc
FE. Astin
S. C. Williams
Elmer A Moore of Steep Hollow Dies at 24
Elmer A Moore son of W E Moore of Steep Hollow died Tuesday night at 11 in a local hospital after a week long illness. Age 24 years 2 months 12 days, born Kurton Brazos county November 19 1900. Survived by father step mother one brother Raymond Moore and three sisters Mattie Moore Mrs Ollie Tobias and Mrs Raymond Henry. Funeral Wednesday at Edge Cemetery conducted by Rev J J Pipkin burial under McCulloch Gordon Co. Pallbearers named.
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Elmer A. Moore
W. E. Moore
Steep Hollow
Edge Cemetery
J. J. Pipkin
Bryan
McCulloch-Gordon Co
Elmer Moore
Kurton
Brazos County
Raymond Moore
Mattie Moore
Ollie Tobias
Raymond Henry
Dallas
Paul Jones
W. Tobias
Will Sage
Raymond Mathis
Johnnie Payne
Jesse DeHart
City urges end to students riding on passing cars
City Manager J. Bryan Miller asks Madison Hall of the schools to stop the practice of students riding and hanging on the outside of passing automobiles. He warns of police action if unchecked and stresses safety first with cooperation from the school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bryan Miller
Madison Hall
W R Thomas of The Fair Returns From New York Markets
W R Thomas proprietor of The Fair Store returned from a two week trip to New York City market. He bought stock for all departments with focus on millinery and ready-to-wear. Prices were generally lower or steady, with large cash discounts from jobbers. Stocks already arrived and more shipments expected daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Thomas
New York City
Plan license auto drivers to seek action on measure
A legislative push seeks action on a plan to require stricter licensing for auto drivers. Proponents argue stronger licensing will improve road safety and reduce accidents.
Penalty proposals seek suspension for first speeding offense
Dallas chiefs of police and city marshalls association push a bill to suspend drivers for one month on first speeding or careless driving offense with harsher penalties for second and third offenses. A drafted bill will be presented to the legislature.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Chiefs of Police and
City Marshalls’ Association
County Lions Club Luncheon Highlights February Program
The Bryan Lions Club held a noon meeting with strong program interest. Richard Ratcliffe introduced Dr. C. A. Searcy who spoke on Running on High Gear, condemning auto travel and urging better exercise and health. Miss Laura Belle Roten outlined state and Brazos County home demonstration work and club membership gains.
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Bryan Lions Club
Jess Cook
R. L. Brown
Wm. N. Sholl
Richard Ratcliffe
C. A. Searcy
Searcy
Sam C. Hoyle
Miss Roten
Laura Belle Roten
A. and M. College
Brazos County
Texas
Brazos
Dallas
C. L. Beason
Roten
Benson
Lion
C. L. Benson
Lions Club
Former Texas Senator E A Decherd Convicted of Land Title Forgery
E A Decherd former State senator and Dallas real estate man was convicted of land title forgery and sentenced to six and one half years in prison. He faces six additional indictments for forgery of land titles tied to local land fraud probes. Decherd, born in Franklin Robertson county, served in the Texas Senate for four years and later sought Congress against Rufus C Hardy. He is noted in Bryan and Brazos County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
E. A. Decherd
Criminal District Court
Decherd
Franklin
Robertson County
State Senate
J. R. Astin
Bryan
Congress
Rufus C. Hardy
Brazos County
Colonial Luncheon by Mrs Carnes for Visiting Guests
Mrs. Dana Carnes hosted a colonial luncheon at the country club in Bryan honoring Mrs. R. M. Gordon of Houston Mrs. F. E. Pryor of Austin and Mrs. F. D. Perkins of McKinney. The home was decorated with pink carnations narcissus and colonial motifs. A five course luncheon was served with decorations including central two tier bouquet and mini bouquets as candle holders.
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R. M. Gordon
Houston
F. E. Pryor
Austin
F. D. Perkins
McKinney
Bryan
Dana Carnes
Mesdames
F. &. Pryor
A. M. Waldrop
Louise Sullivan
H. A. Burger
C. Wiliams
M. B. Parker
Tyler Idaswell
H. C. Fulgham
E. H. Astin
John M. Lawrence
P. S. Park
Voane
E. J. Fountain
Larry Stephens
Donacarnes
Carnes
Ray Wright
J. W. James
Home-Coming Day at Steep Hollow Church
Steep Hollow hosts a home coming for former citizens and past pastors of the Steep Hollow Methodist and Baptist churches. Activities include 10 am Sunday school, 11 am sermon by Rev. J. J. Pipkin, basket dinner, ordination of John Barnett and deacons, and a cemetery association meeting led by County Commissioner M. Risinger to plan care and finances for the year.
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Steep Hollow
Methodist
Baptist Church
J. J. Pipkin
John Barnett
Bryan Cotton Market Closes Higher On Futures Gain
Cotton futures finished eight points up while local spot prices stood at 23 1 2 cents middling basis. Local market reporting notes the day’s price movement and bids for the commodity in Bryan.
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Bryan
Five Arrests in One-and-a-Half Hour Sunday Raid
J. D. Conlee and D. D. Jolly arrested five suspects on Sunday afternoon for transportation of intoxicating liquor and theft of a car. L. L. and S. B. Edwards, Mike Saibo, Leroy Walton, and Bryant Cole were detained after a Denton sheriff alerted Brazos County to a stolen vehicle headed toward Bryan.
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Denton
Texas
L. L
8. B. Edwards
Kansas City
Mike Saibo
Leroy Walton
Dallas
Houston
Bryant Cole
J. D. Conlee
Bryan
D. D. Jolly
Brazos County
Jolly
Conlee
Jelly
Jess Conlee
Mullican
South Main
Main Street
Chambers-Wilson Motor Company
S. B. Edwards
Buick
New York
Saibo
Walton
Cole
Wichita Falls Boy Killed in Auto Crash
Mc Allen Cannon aged 19 was killed in an automobile accident here today when the truck he was driving collided with another car. Cannon's skull was fractured and he died before reaching the hospital.
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Associated Press
Wichita Falls
McAllen
Cannon
Senate Postal Pay Increase Bill Advances
Washington February 11 Senate post office committee votes to substitute its pay rise bill for the House measure. The action comes as lawmakers press to lift postal workers salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Post Office Committee
Senate
House
Edge Negro Bound Over To Grand Jury In Statutory Case
County and defense counsel traveled to Edge for a preliminary hearing before Justice W. R. Henry. Elmer Johnson, a negro, was bound over to the grand jury on a statutory charge filed by Eva Hornsberry, with bond set at 500 dollars. Mr and Mrs Joe Catalina of Benchley visited Bryan on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge
Grand Jury
Oak McKenzie
Bob Armstrong
Justice Court
Justice of the Peace
W. R. Henry
Elmer Johnson
Eva Hornsberry
Joe Catalina
Benchley
Bryan
Collision on College Highway Wrecks Two Cars
Early Friday about 7:30 pm two cars collided on College roadway near Corsicana injuring five or six people. Aubry Fuller faces a complaint after his car, carrying four men from the College Mess Hall, struck a park car containing older boys’ conference representatives. County Attorney Oak McKenzie was on the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubry Fuller
Corsicana
Aubrey Fuller
College
Oak McKenzie
Texas A. and M. Alumni Head to Central America
R. O. Dick Wilson of Coleman and Lee F. Whitbeck, both A. and M. graduates, have joined the International Railway of Central America for a contractor role at Zacapa Guatemala and El Salvador. Wilson earned his civil engineering degree and will help build a line toward San Salvador. Whitbeck serves as construction superintendent. Wilson was a football star known for strong academics and A. and M. Ex-Students' Association placement work. Harry Edge travels to St Louis to stock Edge Dry Goods and attend a national retail convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryartearly Basie
College Station
Feb
R. O
Dick” Wilson
Coleman
International Railway of Central America
Zacapa
Republic of Guatemala
San Salvador
New York
Texas A
Lee F. Whitbeck
Republic of el Salvador
Wilson
A. and M. Ex- Students’ Association
Sam
Harry Edge
Harry
Edge
St. Louis
Edge Dry Goods Company
Rescue Shaft Connecting To Collinss Cave Prison Near
Connection between the rescue shaft and the tunnel holding Floyd Collins is expected soon. H. T. Carmichael, superintendent, reports deeper digs with larger rocks and sand giving way to gravel as crews advance. The shaft depth reaches 42 feet with more cave crickets noted by diggers.
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Associated Press
Cave City
Floyd Collins
H. T. Carmichael
Carmichael
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ST. Andrews
Tuesday
Neb Harvey
Lewis and Bowers
SO_ON
Bhazos
Mars
Steep Hollow Church
I Gallisson
College Highway
Forfer
Bryen High
Guatemala
Jd. Kaplan
Collins
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