Michigan University Frat Raids Seize Whiskey Liquor
Seventy Michigan University students were arrested in raids on five fraternity houses and released on own recognizance without charges. Fifty one quarts of whiskey and other liquors were seized from Kappa Sigma Sigma Alpha Epsilon Phi Delta Theta Delta Kappa Epsilon Theta Delta Chi.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan University
Kappa Sigma
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Phi Delta Theta
Delta Kappa Epsilon
Theta Delta Chi
The People's Column on Chamber of Commerce Function
The column argues the community lacks an active chamber of commerce and praises Bryan Texas for its forward looking group. It urges sustained local support to finance and guide the chamber’s work, insisting the organization reflects true cooperative effort for regional development.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Texas
Bryan Residents Headed to San Antonio and Houston for Trips
Bryan society notes Reported travels include W S Barren and F L Henderson visiting San Antonio on business Mrs R J Roberts returns from New York with spring ready-to-wear stock for Webb Bros Turner Wallace and wife arrive in Bryan for a short visit Wallace continues to Fort Worth while Mrs Wallace stays with T B Wood family Verna Taylor returns from San Antonio accompanied by J B Birdwell and two children James Allen and Sue Birdwell They will stay about two weeks The Sandifers travel to Houston to hear Paderewski concert.
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R. J. Roberts
New York
Webb Bros
Turner Wallace
Houston
Bryan
Wallace
Fort Worth
T. B. Wood
Clara Wood
Verna Taylor
San Antonio
J. BR. Birdwell
James Allen
Sue Birdwell
Baldwin Not Confirmed by Texas Senate
The Texas Senate confirmed Mrs. J. E. Watkins of Henderson and J. C. Gulerie of Amarillo to the state board of education. No action was taken on Frank Baldwin of Waco for the same board. The Senate also received a bill for a permanent semi annual tax payment plan.
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Austin
Senate Today
J. E. Watkins
Henderson
J. C. Gulerie
Amarillo
State Board of Education
Frank Baldwin
Waco
Senate
Bank President Receives Blackmail Demanding 14000
A. G. Adams, president of the First State Bank, reported a blackmail letter demanding 14000 and threatening to bomb his home if payment was not made. The incident was disclosed in Jacksonville on February 11.
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Acksonville
A. G. Adams
First State Bank
Break Found In Water Mains On Bryan West Side
West Bryan residents lost water supply from early Tuesday afternoon to late Tuesday night due to a break in a Main Street main near 24th Street. An irregular 2 to 3 inch by 12 to 15 inch hole showed electrolysis eroding the pipe until a leak grew, forcing the weakened wall outward.
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Bryan
24Th Street
Beason Travels Through County In Past Month
County Agent C. L. Beason reports January extensions work with 6 days on 4-H Club activities 21 days with adults 10 farms viewed in 15 communities 14 demonstrations on terracing poultry culling and more 17 meetings drawing 547 attendees and 1070 miles traveled The service costs taxpayers less than two cents per $1000 of property value cited as proof of value and reach.
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C. L. Beason
Extension Service
Senate and House Procedural Spark Delays Begin Amendments
In Austin the Senate and House opened their season of debate over amendment procedures. The House adopted rules under the 120 day amendment framework, while the Senate moved to allow bill introductions in the first 45 days. Both branches began hearings under varying rules as they proceed with their schedules.
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Associated Press
Austin
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Adequate Sewage Systems Highlighted by Prof Steel
Prof E W Steel of A and M College spoke at the Bryan Lions Club luncheon on the history and necessity of sewer systems. He cited ancient Rome and modern plants as means to reduce death rates and protect water supplies and fisheries. Miss Jane Reynolds performed piano and vocal numbers during the program. A ladies night program for Cam is planned for Feb 19.
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E. W. Steel
Lions Meet
Sanitary Engineering Department
A.and
M. College
Lion R.G. Williams
Bryan Lions Club
Rome
Steele
Jane Reynolds
Cam
Bank Assets Grow Since Sept as 7 038 National Banks Rise
Washington Feb 11 The resources of 7 038 national banks on December 31 totaled 28 709 000 000 an increase of 121 000 000 over September 24 totals John W Pole comptroller of the currency said the December 31 amount was 82 799 000 less than the resources of 7 408 banks at the end of 1920.
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Washington
John W. Pole
Weather Outlook for Bryan and Texas Regions
Weather for Bryan and vicinity partly cloudy and warmer tonight with Thursday mostly cloudy. East Texas partly cloudy with rain along the coast and in the west and warmer tonight and Thursday. West Texas increasing cloudiness and warmer in the southeast.
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The
Eagle
New Orleans
Bryan
East Texas
West Texas
Appeal Court Remands Ernest Young Case in San Antonio
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed and remanded the Ernest Young case, reducing to a 30 year penitentiary term and ruling the state must prove sanity beyond a reasonable doubt to convict. The court affirmed a 50 year sentence for former Electra police chief Tom Shook for the 1928 fatal stabbing of Oscar Dougherty.
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Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Ernest Young
San Antonio State Hospital
John W. Bradshaw
Guadalupe River
W. C. Morrow
Young
Tom Shook
Electra
Oscar Dougherty
Augusta Negro Held for Moving Mortgaged Car
Augusta man Horace Reed arrested a Black man Tuesday night at Wheelock on a charge of moving a mortgaged automobile from the county and possibly disposing of it. The Wilson Motor Company filed the complaint, and the case will be referred to the grand jury now in session.
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Augusta Green
Wheelock
Horace Reed
Wilson Motor Company
Fort Worth Man Hangs Himself at Home
Fort Worth, Feb 11. Albert Petsch, 83, was found dead hanging by a rope in his home. He had been in bad health two months, authorities said.
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Fort Worth
Albert Petsch
Mine Blast Traps 3000 Miners Near Mukden
In Peiping reports an underground explosion at the Fusun mines 50 miles east of Mukden entombs about 3000 workers. Fire followed the blast and rescue efforts began as grief stricken relatives gathered at the pithead. Heavy loss of life is feared.
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Peiping
China
Fusun
Mukden
Bank Robbed Overnight in Lexington State Bank Heist
Officials discovering the Lexington State Bank robbed of between 6000 and 7000 dollars after opening the bank this morning. A speeding automobile was seen leaving the business district at about 6 30.
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Lexington
Lee County
Lexington State Bank
County couples file intent to marry in two counties
Ss. C. Woiton and Mrs. Mary Wennett and Sam Davison and Maggie McDonald, courses of Brazos county, and Willie Flem ings and Ophelia Dunn, from Rob ertson county, filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee Tuesday.
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Ss. C. Woiton
Mary Wennett
Sam Davison
Maggie McDonald
Brazos County
Willie Flemings
Ophelia Dunn
Robertson County
Jess B. McGee
Residents in Cameron See Bobble? Progress Report
Hugh Looney reported from Cameron that Mrs. J. S. Doane and Rev. J. B. Gleissner are progressing favorably at the hospital. Doane expects to return home in about a week after injuries in an auto accident. Gleissner will return to Bryan for Sunday services at St. Joseph's Catholic church then go back to the hospital.
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Cameron
Hugh Looney
J. 5. Doane
J. B. Gleissner
J. S. Doane
Father Gleissner
Bryan
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Flames Threaten Old Landmark at Tabor and 27th
Fire discovered at daylight badly scorched the interior of the old landmark as George Edge prepared to move from the property recently sold to Drs Seavey and Wilkerson. The blaze, sparked likely by a cigarette stub, gained headway before detection with the bathroom and stairway severely damaged. Two tramps were seen leaving the scene shortly before the fire.
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Tabor Avenue
27Th Street
George Edge
Drs. Seavey and Wilkerson
Bryan Women Plan National Week Observance in Bryan
Bryan Business and Professional Women announce national week observance March 8 14 under local club leadership. The Bryan and College Station group, now in its second year, includes about 30 employed women and professionals from Bryan and A and M College. Members may join with proper recommendations.
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Bryan
Business and Professional Women's Club
Bryan and College B. and
P. W
M. College
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions Clubs
Brown Defies Senate Probe Into Leases
Washington February 11 Postmaster General Brown refused to furnish the senate postal lease investigations committee information forming the basis of the report Brown gave President Hoover last summer on the department leasing policies. A sharp exchange followed between Brown and Committee Chairman Blaine.
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Washington
Brown
Senate Postal Lease Investigations Committee
Hoover
Blaine
Cotton and Grain Market Rises in Futures and Spot
The cotton market showed gains as futures closed 10 points higher to 10 points lower and local spot prices quoted from tens to about ten and a half cents.
Rural Aid Grants Set for Brazos County Schools
Six rural Brazos County schools were inspected Tuesday by rural aid supervisor R. L. Stone and County Superintendent D. J. McDonald to determine aid for the school year. Kurten received 671 dollars Edge 244 dollars Low man 565 dollars Smetana 151 dollars Kings Highway 177 dollars Reliance 551 dollars Some schools did not gain extra teachers because enrollment fell short by one or two pupils.
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Brazos County
R. L. Stone
D. J. McDonald
Kurten
Edge
Lowman
Smetana
Kings Highway
Reliance
Cotton Industry Must Cut Acreage To Curb Over Production
The cotton industry in the South is a foundational asset but has become a liability due to persistent overproduction and mounting losses. A fair cotton price affects every industry and individual in the South and indirectly impacts Northern and Eastern manufacturers whose profits depend on Southern prosperity.
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South
Brea
Girl testifies she shot to save her mother
In Sherman on February 11 the coroner ruled J M Gibby a farmer died at home near Southmaydy. His 15 year old daughter Ida Louisa said he threatened her with a rifle and butcher knife. A shotgun blast killed him as six other children were present.
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Sherman
J. M. Gibby
Ida Louisa
Gibby
Southmaydy
Rhode Island Leads in Red Cross Drive
Washington February 11. The American Red Cross announced the quarter mark drive to raise a 210 drought relief fund. Rhode Island led all states in quota progress as Chairman Payne urged coordinators to speed up their campaigns.
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Washington
The
Rhode Island
Payne
Ters
Campaign Plans For Chamber Membership Drive In College Station
At a Chamber of Commerce session led by George Adams the Ways and Means committee discussed financing the future membership drive. Attendees included Dean E. J. Dean F. C. Belton of Texas A. M. College, N. A. Stewart, Higgs, President J. E. Sta and Secretary W. R. McCulloch. They planned data collection to map city revenues before launching the campaign in College Station this week and expressed optimism about the drive’s potential returns.
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George Adams
Chamber of Commerce To
Adams
E. J
F. C. Belton
Texas M. College
N. A
Deans Bolton
Kyle
Will Rogers Appeal to Editor in Fort Smith Experience
Fort Smith Arkansas February 11 Will Rogers writes a letter noting Tulsa drew 30 000 fans at one show and $100 000 paid that week. He says the attraction fed hungry folks and praises a strong local effort rather than simple soup kitchen aid.
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The
Eagle
Fort Smith, Ark
Tulsa
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Paderewski
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