McAdoo Campaign Hit by Oil Ties Doubt
William Johnston, IAM president, denied making a statement that McAdoo’s ties to Doheny oil interests harmed his presidential viability. Johnston heads the National Conference for Progressive Political Action. He refuted the attributed quote and clarified his position on McAdoo’s candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Doheny
William Johnston
League For Progressive Political Action
Associated Press
ST. Louis
International Association of Machinists Today
Johnston
National Conference For Progressive Political Action
Mrs H O Tuck Dies After Short Illness in Bryan
Mrs Ethel Mae Cornelius Tucker aged nearly 29 wife of H O Tuck of Bryan died Tuesday afternoon in Bryan Hospital after a week of illness. She was born April 9 1895 in Blunt county Alabama and moved to Texas as a child. Funeral services will be held Thursday at Eustace with burial beside relatives. Survived by husband two children Lula Mae 10 Louis Vernon 8 parents Alfred and Mrs Cornelius of Eustace one sister Mrs J Hancock Alvin Texas and five brothers Ollie Carter Leon C L and Cecil Cornelius of Eustace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Mae Cornelius Tucker
H. O. ‘Rucs
Bryan Hospital
Ethel Mae Cornelius
Blunt County
Alabama
Texas
Ellis County
Ennis
Henderson County
Miss Cornelius
H. O. Tuck
Tuck
Bryan
19Th
Washington Streets
McCulloch-Gordon Company
Eustace
Lula Mae
Louis Vernon
Alfred Cornelius
J. Hancock
Alvin
Ollie
Carter
Leon
C. L
Cecil Cornelius
Four Year Old Child Dies in Kurten
Alfred Rahnert aged 4 years 6 months 6 days died at the family home in Kurten after a lingering illness. He is survived by parents Mr and Mrs Fritz Rahnert two sisters and three brothers all of Kurten. Funeral services were held at the family home in Kurten conducted by Rev J J Kasiski and burial was in Kurten Cemetery under McCulloch Gordon Co funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Rahnert
Kurten
Fritz Rahnert
J. J. Kasiski
McCulloch-Gordon Co
Sam Meringo Home Raid Seizes Ten Gallons Red Whisky
Four miles north of Bryan on the Cameron Ranch, a dozen officers found ten gallons of red corn whisky in a clothes box at Sam Meringo’s home. Meringo was away. his wife and children were present. The whisky was seized and placed in sheriff’s custody as the grand jury investigates. J. S. Williams of Cross was trading in Bryan today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Meringo
Cameron Ranch
Bryan
L. E. Morehead
H. T. Wheeless
W. §. Martin
Offa Williams
Charley Saxton
Meringo
Smetana School District Receives $600 State Aid
The Smetana school district, after meeting required conditions per a Tuesday inspection by County Superintendent D. J. McDonald, will receive $600 in state aid. Dixon L. Turner leads the district as its effective head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smetana
D. J. McDonald
Dixon L. Turner
Oil Well Resumption Planned On Amon Williams Ranch
Drilling will restart around February 20 at the Amon Williams Ranch oil well eight miles east of Bryan on Harvey road. After reaching about 2300 feet, operations halted last year. H L Lewis of Wichita Falls representing Danciger Oil and Refining Co now in Bryan to prepare for resumed work, aiming for 2200 feet or deeper if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amon Williams
Bryan
Harvey Road
H. L Lewis
Wichita Falls
Danciger Oil and Refining Company
Kansas City
A K Short's Early Life Linked to Denton Wise County
A. K. Short now in the Extension Service of A and M College was born in Denton County. He left with his parents in the late 70s and moved to Wise County where he lived for many years before joining A and M. His birthplace was near the site of Roanoke before the town existed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Short
A. and
M. College
Denton County
Wise
Roanoke
Denton Record Chronicle
Marshall Federal student injured in bad fall at college
O Q Marshall, a Federal student at A and M College, slipped on a soapy bathroom surface Saturday afternoon and sustained serious internal injuries. He was taken to Bryan Hospital, operated on Sunday afternoon, and doctors report a good chance of recovery if no complications arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Q. Marshall
A. and M. College
Marshall
Bryan
Collision on College Road Ends With Car In Deep Ditch
A touring car driven by two Black men collided head on with another vehicle on College road near the Country Club. A white youth in the other car was thrown through a windshield with minor injuries. Names could not be obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Road
Country Club
Simmons Sells Klan Contract to Imperial Wizard Evans
In a Ga settlement, Joseph Simmons emperor and founder of the Klan and Doctor Evans Imperial Wizard reach a $141,000 deal. Simmons cancels his contract and rights to the Knights of Kamelia, with $96 000 paid under permanent terms and $50,000 for his rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Ces
Willian
Ku Klu
Simmons
Associated Press
Joseph Simmons
Klan
Doctor Evans
Ted
Atory
Atlanta Journal
Evans
Committee Works On Salting Sheds For Price Booker
The agricultural committee led by A. E. Martin aims to boost the cucumber industry in Brazos County as Secretary S. E. Eberstadt reports progress at the Bryan Brazos County Chamber of Commerce meeting. A designated highway plan between Huntsville and Bryan is also discussed with action referred to the highway committee. New member C H Winkler of A and M College joins the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ae Martin
Brazos County
Bryan
S. E. Eberstadt
Bryan and
Agricultural Department of Price-Booker Company
W. H. Cole
Highway Committee
W. W. Williamson
Bedias
Cole
Huntsville
State Highway Commission
Austin
John M. Lawrence
Eberstadt
C H. Winkler
A. and M College
Chamber of Commerce
Wilson Bradley
J. E. Covey
E. H. Edge
E. J. Fountain
Tyler Haswell
J. Webb Howell
F. L. Henderson
J. M. Gordon
T. K. Lawrence
E. E. McAdams
Lee J. Rountree
A. M. Waldrop
D. L. Wilson
M. E. Wallace
Secretary Eberstadt heads to Decatur for mass meeting tour
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce Secretary S. E. Eberstadt left for Dallas then Decatur to promote the Bryan plan. In Decatur he will address bankers and agents at 11 to 12 and mass meetings for men and women at 2:30 to 3:30 and later 7 p.m. The trip includes banners, photos, and wall records of the chamber’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Eberstadt
Bryan and Brazos County
Cates
Eberstadt
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Bryan Plan of Building and Loan Association
Bryan B. & L
Chamber of Commerce
Board of
Bryan Plan Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
A. and M College
Villa Marie Convent
Allen Academy
Bryan High School
Bryan Board of Directors
Fberstadts
Decatur
Munlin of Houston Visiting Guest of Lenz
Mrs. M. C. Munlin of Houston is here visiting as a guest of Mrs. Hugo Lenz, staying at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Munlin
Houston
Hugo Lenz
Cotton Market Slips on Futures, Spot Value Dips
Cotton futures closed about 20 points lower with local middling spots at 112 cents. The drop reflects ongoing market pressure and a softer tone for nearby prices amid broader commodity trends.
United States Severs Diplomatic Ties With Honduras
The State Department announces the United States has severed diplomatic relations with Honduras in a formal move dated February 13, reported by the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Honduras
State Department
Senate probes Texas land frauds tied to Alamo company
The Senate ordered an inquiry into fraudulent land operations in Texas. The probe, led by the Senate Post Office Committee, targets the Alamo Land and Sugar Company where R B Craeger, Texas Republican National Committeeman, serves as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Senate
Heflin
Alabama
Senate Post Office Committee
Alamo Land and Sugar Company
R. B. Creager
Six Foreigners Given Final Naturalization Papers
In the district court on Tuesday morning six foreigners appeared to receive final naturalization papers, while no new cases were begun. The new citizens were Frederick Ernest Lichte, Frank Kolecky, Joseph Frank Zak, Frank Matons, William Rigby, and Albert Novak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naturalization Office
District Court
United States
Frederick Ernest Lichte
Frank Kolecky
Joseph Frank Zak
Frank Matons
William Rigby
Albert Novak
GPIFigers Seize Ten Gallons Pure Alcohol
Sheriff L. E. Morehead and Chief W. S. Martin confiscated ten gallons of pure alcohol Thursday afternoon. The liquor was shipped into Bryan by express from a house outside the state to a Brazos county resident under an assumed name. The officers store the haul in the county jail as a major interception of the real stuff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Morehead
W. S. Martin
Bryan
Express
Brazos County
Fair Store Manager Returns From New York With Declining Prices
W. R. Thomas, proprietor and manager of The Fair Store, traveled from New York City after two weeks at market. He reports an unusually heavy stock of goods, cheaper cash markets, and plans to add several new departments. Prices overall are lower this year except for steel goods which rose. Silks show a decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Thomas
New York City
Thomas
Jail Delivery Frustrated In Brazos County
Quick action by Sheriff Morehead's wife and daughter thwarted a jail break at Brazos County Jail in Bryan. Two steel springs used as makeshift saws cut two bars. a blanket hid the work from passersby. Officers arrested Joe Brown and identified two other inmates, Gabriel Holmes and Joe Turner, tied to burglaries and evasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
L. E. Morehead
Eula Dell
Central
Sheriff Morehead
Joe Brown
W. Martin
New Baden
Houston
Gabriel Holmes
H. T. Wheeless
Livingston
Texas
Joe Turner
Amos Gibson
Campus Consolidated School Girls Defeat Smetana Twice
In College Station on February 9 the Campus Consolidated School girls won two basketball games. The senior team and the junior team each defeated Smetana School, securing both victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated School
Smetana
College Station
Smetana School
Fairman Attends Texas Moving PictureOwners Meeting
W R Fairman proprietor of Queen and Dixie theaters attended a regular monthly meeting of the Moving Picture Theatre Owners of Texas in Dallas on Wednesday. He also joined the Dallas Rotary Club luncheon and spoke highly of the memorial services for Wilson, noting inspirational tributes and a chorus of hymns sung by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Fairman
Moving Picture Owners OF Texas
Dallas
Queen and Dixie Theaters
Moving Picture Theatre Owners of Texas
Marriage Licenses Issued in Brazos County
The Brazos County clerk reports licenses issued since the last notice to A S McSwain list includes Harvey R Schwalm and Clara J Reed Jack Thomas and Mattie D Capps Leo Jones and Dannie Mae Disman Rector Wilson and Lonnie Mae Arnold Louis Ayers and Rachel Findley Will Ames and Willie De Rose Albert Scott and Myrtle Cobb Aubry Wallace and Verdie L Wilson John William Holik and Jennie Lee Crenshaw W D Burkhalter and Clara German R C Dowling and Tennie Warren Clarence Sanders and Allie Burk Martin Louis Toplin and Jenny Conner Henry Taylor and Lee Anna Johnson William McWhorter and Rosa Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McSwain
Harvey R. Schwalm
Clara J. Reed
Jack Thomas
Mattie D. Capps
Leo Jones
Dannie Mae
Disman
Rector Wilson
Lonnie Mae Arnold
Louis Ayers
Rachel Findley
Will Ames
Willie de Rose
Albert Scott
Myrtle Cobb
Aubry Wallace
Verdie L. Wilson
John William Holik
Jennie Lee Crenshaw
W. D. Burkhalter
Clara German
R. C. Dowling
Tennie Warren
Clarence Sanders
Allie Burk Martin
Louis Toplin
Jennie Conner
Henry Taylor
Lee Anna Johnson
William McWhorter
Rosa Harris
Near East Relief Campaign Manager Heads to Brenham
Glen G. Gwyanne field representative for the Near East Relief left at noon for Brenham to lead a campaign there after a week in Bryan. He expressed satisfaction with Bryan and said he would seek to make it headquarters for his Texas district work. He urged locals to sample living in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen G. Gwyanne
Near East Relief
Brenham
Bryan
Gwyanne
Eagle
Texas
Mayfield Peddy Ballot Boxes Mailed to Senate
Twelve ballot boxes with ballots from the Mayfield Peddy senatorial election were called for Saturday afternoon. They were placed in a mail bag and mailed to the United States Senate, with Ben Ford assisting as assistant sergeant at arms and ensuring proper forwarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfield-Peddy
United States Senate
A. Ss. McSwain
Ben Ford
U. S. Senate
Gabe Cazell Reported Sick Absent From Rotary Meeting
Gabe Cazell is reported ill and confined to bed today, causing his first absence from the Rotary club meeting in years. Local members note his condition as serious but not life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabe Cazell
Rotary
District Court Opens Grand Jury Instructions Today
Judge W C Davis presided as the district court opened at the courthouse with the grand jury empanelled, Fletcher Poole of Millican named foreman, and twelve jurors finalized after excusals. The judge urged adherence to law on elections liquor, foods, and urged a clean town. the petit jury list for February 18 includes Guy Neeley and 28 others. attorneys A H Spawn and N A Stacey attended Koppe vs Routt from Navasota on a farming contract case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
W. C. Davis
Court House
Fletcher Poole
Millican
Davis
F. H. Pool
P. L. Barron
I. M. Cook
Joe Locke
Tom Benbow
M. B. Easters
T. C. Elliott
W. O. Sanders
Joe Holik
Smetana
Ed Martin
J. N. Dulaney
J. W. Hall
P. S. McSwain
H. C. Seale
D. L. Peters
Elzie Francis
Grand Jury
Legislative Department
Guy Neeley
J. H. Gammon
Charles Griesser
C. S. Beckwith
J. H. Jones
A. L. Higgins
W. D. Lawrence
B. F. Lloyd
R. M. Dansby
G. W. Price
M. F. Vitopil
J. C. Royder
T. P. Foster
N. B. Todd
C. P. Powers
H. A. Burger
H. N. Cochran
A. H. Spawn
N. A. Stacey
Navasota
Koppe Vs. Routt
County Commissioners Hold Regular Session Then Inspect Road
The County Commissioners met in regular session at the courthouse with all members present Judge H O Ferguson C M Degelia C M Risinger John M Moore and John Sabo. After routine matters the group traveled to inspect the Stuckey Leonard road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
H. O. Ferguson
C. M. Degelia
C. M. Risinger
John M. Moore
John Sabo
Stuckey-Leonard Road
Near Serious Accident On Street At Bank Corner
A near serious accident occurred today when Walter Rafe Jr driving a touring car ran onto the sidewalk at the First State Bank corner. The vehicle demolished a wheel of an invalid chair occupied by Albert Elbrich an optician with a stand at the corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rafe, Jr
Has
Ball
First State Bank
Albert Elbrich
Bryan student earns Master of Science at A and M College
Diplomas awarded at midterm to 12 graduates of Texas A and M College. Eleven Bachelor of Science degrees went to E Chapa G M Garrett BE Gatlin E H Gohmert G E Martin R L Morgan R L Moses J A Muncy J F Schultz S L Spence H E Wilson and one Master of Science to R J Cole of Bryan. No ceremony accompanied the awards announced by registrar Charles E Friley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Daily Eagle
College Station
A. & M. College of Texas
E. Chapa
San Antonio
G. M. Garrett
Paris
BE. WN. Gatlin
Ladonia
E. H. Gohmert
Yorktown
G. E. Martin
New Car Purchases and Registrations in Bryan Since January 11
A list details individuals and firms that bought and registered new cars in Bryan and nearby areas since January 11 this year. Names include Dowling, Gregg, Holland, Neeley, Haygood, Seale, Dansby, Wickes, Sebesta, and many others, with several addresses and route numbers indicating Bryan or nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
B. O. Dowling
Clyde Gregg
Emmett Holland
Edge
R. G. Neeley
Wellborn
W. B. Haygood
Benchley
Ed Sebesta
R. G. McHaney
Mart
Will Poindexter
Tom Kenec
Steele’s
E. S. Wickes
J. C. Horn
D. Paul Dansby
C. D. McCowen
C. J. Sebesta
E. V. Battle
Rt. 4
Jim Frances
F. C. Birdwell
Seth A. Daniel
W. R. Sanders & Son
C. W. Flint
Ed Schram
Fred R
Ww. S. Barron
C. P. Atkins
College Station
John E. Mosely
E. R. Duke
Sam Palermo
Leon L. Boriskie
Rt. 3
F. B. Patronella
Committee Heads Elected At Sunday Laymen Meeting
Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church a Laymen's Meeting elected committee heads for Ushers Dr W H Lawrence publicity J E Covey arrangements M F Dansby finance W L Barron with Major L L Melnnis treasurer The executive committee includes pastors and E J Jenkins president a prayer meeting next Sunday four to five at First Presbyterian church urged attendance for revival success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
V. E. Aden
W. H. Lawrence
J. E. Covey
M. F. Dansby
W.&. Barron
L. L. Melnnis
E. J. Jenkins
Jenkins
First Presbyterian Church
T J Cross of Fdge Visits Town Today
Local note records T J Cross of Fdge visiting the town today, with no additional events or affiliations listed in the readable OCR segment.
Mrs Curry Speaker At Methodist Church Address
Mrs M Hetty Curry of Bryan gave a well received address on Training for Citizenship at the Methodist church by invitation of the Shakespeare Club. Rev I T Andrews introduced the speaker after a short musical program. Guests include Mr and Mrs George D Ante of Dayton Ohio visiting Brremth in College Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry
M. Hetty Curry
Bryan
Methodist Church
Shakespeare Club
George D. Ante
Dayton
Ohio
Jnst
Brremth
College Station
Antrim
Tevas
Robert Byrom
College Stutior
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San Meringo
J. S. Williams
Cross
Amon Williams Farm
William Simmons
Wizard Evans
Knights of Ku Klux Klan
Degatur
MASS
New York
Commissioners Court
Stret
R. J. Cole
T. J. Cross
Fdge
Todar
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