Felker Indicted in 47 Brazos County Felony Charges
Brazos County Grand Jury filed 59 indictments this term, including 37 against Charles A. Felker ex chief clerk at A and M Experiment Station and bookkeeper for Feed Control Service. Charges cover forgery fraudulent entries and misapplication of public funds involving amounts from 1,000 to several thousand dollars, total likely over 100,000. Felker faces fixed bonds of 25,000 each. cases slated for February 25 and March 2 with further hearings pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
W. C. Davis
Eagle
Charles A. Felker
Experiment Station
A. and M. College
Feed Control Service
F. G. Masquelette & Company
Houston
Felker
Competition proves the life of trade in Bryan hotel talk
The column argues that towns grow by strong public institutions and that competition benefits business. It cites Tyler's old hotel and Bryan's need for a modern, up-to-date hotel in the business district, predicting full occupancy and profits if built, and asserting existing locals would not suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Texas
Ore
Bryan
Twn
Hotel
Mrs Maggie W Barry to address Dallas Woman's Club
Dallas February 17 Mrs Maggie W Barry a Texas A and M expert on the American home will speak at a Dallas Woman's Club luncheon at Stoneleigh Court Thursday noon The lecture is part of a series by nationally known speakers and is expected to draw several hundred club women Barry chairs the General Federation of Women's Clubs department of the American home and has lectured across the East and here in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Dallas
American Home
Maggie W. Barry
Woman's Organization
Texas A. and M. College
Dallas Woman’s Club
Stoneleigh Court
Dallas Club
Four Missing After East River Collision Near Brooklyn Bridge
Four men are missing after a collision between the New York Marine Company's tug and the Fall River Line steamer New Hampshire in the East River near the Brooklyn Bridge. Six others are hospitalized with exposure as the tug sank immediately, throwing its entire crew into icy water.
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New York
New York Marine Company
Fall River Line
New Hampshire
East River
Brooklyn Bridge
Weather Forecast for Bryan and Vicinity
The Weather New Orleans reports for Bryan and vicinity: Tonight rain and colder. Thursday unsettled with more rain and much colder conditions.
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New Orleans
Bryan
Tabor Funeral Held This Morn
The funeral of O. L. Tabor was held from his late residence at ten o'clock led by Rev. R. E. Day of the First Baptist church. Interment followed in City Cemetery with McCulloch-Gordon Company in charge and pallbearers listed as J. W. Batts, John M. Lawrence, E. B. Elliott, John A. Moore, D. C. De Maret, D. Mike, J. T. Maloney, J. EK Covey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Tabor
R. E. Day
First Baptist Church
McCulloch-Gordon Company
J. W. Batts
John M. Lawrence
E. B. Elliott
John A. Moore
D. C. DeMaret
D. Mike
J. T. Maloney
J. EK
Covey
Cotton futures rise and local receipts quoted
Cotton futures closed today five to seven points higher. Local receipts were quoted at nineteen and one quarter to nineteen and three quarters cents.
Brazos County Products Day Highlights Lions Club Event
Brazos County Lions Club hosted a Products Day luncheon with community leaders and clubs from Bryan. Sam Eberstadt chaired the program while Episco pal Guild members provided a county grown menu and the event showcased local producers and civic groups.
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Brazos County
Lions Club
Erskine
Lions
Bryan
Sam FE. Eberstadt
Episcopal Guild
Brazos
Rip Erskine
Jess Hensarling
Pat Newton
Lion Hensarling
Tragic New York Fire Claims Elizabeth Teale and Six Children
A deadly blaze in New York results in the deaths of Mrs Elizabeth Teale and six children. Firefighters battled the flames as authorities investigate the cause and circumstances of the fatal fire.
Fire Kills 7 in New York Apartment Above Barber Shop
Elizabeth Teale 29 and six children died in a blaze that destroyed their apartment above a barber shop in Central Bridge New York. Edward Teale escaped with both arms broken and his eldest daughter 14 injured. Fire believed caused by overheated stove or defective chimney.
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Associated Press
Central Bridge
New York
Elizabeth Teale
Edward Teale
Grahams Lose Damage Suit In Waco Courts
Glass versus Calhoun Graham and W E Graham and wife heard in district court at Waco before Judge Scott and a jury. Verdict returned for plaintiff for 2000 dollars on injuries from a car collision in Reisel Texas. Grahams traveled to Waco with Judge W C Davis Constable J D Conlee and others and returned to Bryan early Tuesday.
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Glass
Calhoun Graham
W. E. Graham
Waco
Scott
A. B. Ford
Robstown
Reisel
Texas
Graham
Grahams
W. C. Davis
J. D. Conlee
J. D. Martin
W.L. McCulloch
F. L. Henderson
W. S. Barron
Bryan
Life of Fannie Crosby Subject Prayer Meeting
The First Methodist Church hosts a Wednesday evening prayer service honoring Fannie Crosby with songs and a life sketch by Rev. H. H. McCain. Crosby, born March 24, 1820 in Southeast New York, was blind from infancy and wrote over 3,000 hymns. Time 7 30. All welcome.
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First Methodist Church
Fannie Crosby
H. H. McCain
Fanny Crosby
New York
New York Institute For the Blind
Alexander van Alstyne
Jesus
Pythian Lodges Of Bryan Plan Joint Meeting
The two Pythian Lodges of Bryan Brazos 64 and Bryan 476 plan a joint meeting Friday night to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of the order. A committee from each lodge will meet to finalize plans and arrangements. Work in the first degree will be conducted and Caldwell has been asked to send candidates that night.
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Bryan
Brazos No
Bryan No
Caldwell
Coolidge Returns to White House After Brief Office Visit
President Calvin Coolidge, recovering from a heavy cold, returned to the White House in the early hour after a brief office stay. He met with Chairman Madden of the House Appropriations Committee, spoke with Spain’s Ambassador Riano, and cancelled all other engagements for the day.
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Associated Press
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
White House
Madden
House Appropriations Committee
Riano
Spain
Miss Emma Lee Cloud Dies in Kurten Community
Miss Emma Lee Cloud died Tuesday night at 9 30 at her sister’s home in Kurten Brazos county. She taught in rural schools for 25 years and was known for her Christian character. Born May 10 1860 she was a Free Baptist member. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Easters home with burial in Tryon cemetery. Survived by three sisters and two brothers.
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Emma Lee Cloud
M. B. Easters
Kurten
Brazos County
Emma Cloud
W. W. Cloud
Free Baptist Church
Tryon
J. J. Tatum
C. B. Thompson
Free Baptist Church of
Bryan
James C
W. FE. Cloud
Jim Tobias
Steep Hollow
John Lloyd
Reliance
Artesian Well Funds Sought for Corsicana Orphans Home
Dr. H T Harrington chairing Texas board of control says the Fortieth legislature should appropriate 25000 dollars to drill an artesian well at Corsicana for the state orphans home. He notes Corsicana's 40 cent per 1000 gallons price is prohibitive and current supply is inadequate.
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Associated Press
Austin
Board of Control
Fortieth
Corsicana
State
Orphans’ Home
H. T. Harrington
Woman and Man Found Dead in Car Near Omaha
A man and a woman were found dead in an automobile on the outskirts of Omaha. Police will not comment until the county coroner's examination. A detective indicated the deaths appeared to be from gunshots.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Trooper Killed During Probe in State Service
State police report a trooper died in the line of duty while working on a major case. Charles Ulrich is named in connection with the investigation and tribute notes honor the fallen officer's service.
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Charles Ulrich
Tragedy at French Hill Hotel Ends Trooper’s Death
In Mountain View New Jersey on February 17 State Trooper Charles Ulrich was killed while seeking evidence in a case linked to Matthew McManus who was reportedly beaten with a blackjack. Hotel owner Samuel Alesi was wounded and jailed on $10,000 bail as police disclosed prior raids for disorderly conduct.
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Associated Press
Mountain View
N. J
Charles Ulrich
French Hill
Matthew McManus
Samuel Alesi
Alesi
Reading Club Plans Scrap-Book Meeting At February Session
The Bryan Reading Club met at the Carnegie Library on Tuesday February 16. Members elected seven new to join the next gathering at Mrs R E Lindsays on College Avenue February 25. Plans advanced for a banquet for the First Baptist church Business Men's Bible Class to fund a scholarship. The program featured James Abbott McNeill Whistler with lessons by Mrs L O Wilkerson and history by Mrs Lamar Jones. Violin numbers by Mr Nitch and Mrs Albert Goodman, violin solo Shubert Serenade by Mrs N B Allen.
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Bryan
Carnegie Library
First Baptist Church
Whistler
A. P. Swallow
M. E. Cox
Shubert
N. B. Allen
Mandamus Granted to Force Marrs Recognition of Contract
The Texas Supreme Court granted permission to file a mandamus petition compelling State Superintendent M. N. Marrs to recognize the $550,000 American Book Company contract. The decision hinges on official action to validate the agreement.
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Associated Press
Austin
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
M. N. Marrs
American Book Company
Supreme Court
Mexico May Be Asked Run Vice From the Border
Washington Feb 17 The State and Treasury Departments were asked by Representative Swing Republican of California to request Mexico to free the border of vice resorts operated to prey on American citizens.
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Associated Press
Washington
State
Treasury Departments
Representative Swing
Republican
California
Mexico
Jack Dempsey Sparring Partner Ralph Brooks Killed in Richmond
Ralph Brooks aged 28 sparring partner of boxing star Jack Dempsey was found shot in the head in his hotel room in Richmond Virginia today. Police reported the death as a homicide with no immediate suspect information available.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Ralph Brooks
Jack Dempsey
Disciplinary Action In Air Service To Gen Patrick
Washington Feb 17 The War Department investigation into Army Air Service propaganda activities ends with Major General Patrick Chief of the Service authorized to take steps. Majors H H Arnolds and H A Dargue are found responsible for attempting to influence air service legislation and will be reprimanded.
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Arnold and
Dargue
Army Air Department
Davis
Patrick
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Army Air Service
H. H. Arnolds
H. A. Dargue
Revenue Man to Be In Bryan On March Fourth
A deputy collector of internal revenue will be at the Chamber of Commerce in Bryan on March 4 5 and 6 to assist taxpayers in preparing income returns at no charge. File returns by March 15 1926 with the district collector. Willful late filing carries penalties up to 10000 and possible imprisonment, plus 25 percent of the tax.
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Internal Revenue
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Flu Epidemic Reaches Worst Stage Since War in Dallas
Dallas officials report 10 000 patients in bed as ideal weather aids spread of flu epidemic. Since Saturday twenty deaths have occurred and four city officials are ill indicating a severe outbreak levels rivaling wartime.
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Dallas
Star Theatre at Thornton Destroyed by Fire
The Star Theatre at Thornton was destroyed by a fire that threatened the block today. Groesbeck Fire Department arrived after the blaze was already under control. cause has not been determined.
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Associated Press
Thornton
Star Theatre
Groesbeck
Katy President Will Retire the First of March
C. E. Schaff president of the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad will retire May 1. Executive vice president C. H. Whitehead is expected to succeed him.
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Katy
Associated Press
New York
C. E. Schaff
Missouri- Kansas-Texas Railroad
C. H. Whitehead
Schaff
State Asked to Obtain Data on Mexican Religious Expulsions
Representative Boylan of New York urged the State Department today to furnish all available information on the expulsion of American citizens from Mexico due to their religious beliefs.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Boylan
New York
State Department
Mexico
Masons to Honor Washington at College Banquet
Bryan College Masons and Brazos Union Lodge No 129 join A and M Masonic Club in honoring Washington the Mason with a program and banquet at Sbisa Hall on Monday February 22 at 7 30 p m Tickets 75 cents for Masons in Bryan and College DeMolays and special students at A and M receive accommodations Invitations extend to out of town lodges and DeMolays 450 DeMolays and 350 Masons expected.
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Masons of
Bryan and College
Brazos Union Lodge No. 129
A. and M
C. F E. Gatlin
J. D. Martin
Bryan
E. P. Humbert
Sur
Allen Academy
Navasota
DeWit
McMurray
George C. Purl
Dallas County
Emiett Wm. G. Bell
Austin
Texas Knights Templar
W. A Duncan
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District Court
Chas. A. Felker
the People’s Column
Mrs. Barry
Woman's Club of
Tabor
Sam Eberstadt
Sam
Mat Vitopil
Lion Armstrong
C. L Benson
Tom Suber
Abbie Sevier
C. L. Benson
Miss Sevier
Walter Armstrong
Tabor Welfare Club
Pioneer Community Club
Mary Locke
Will Hill
Edge Community Club
W. H. Buchanan
Kurten Community Club
C. M. Degelia
Steele's Store
Guy Neeley
Wellborn
S. Beckwith
M. M. Erskine
L. F. Limbecker
J. T. L. McNew
Fred Hale
J. T.L. McNew
W. R. Smitham
J. J. Gibson
J. V. Williams
T. A. Munson
E. Eberstadt
W. C. Hill
Barnard Hall
C. S. Beckwith
Chas. Merka
J. R. Hensarling
Jno
W. Black
S. Moylan Bird
Geo. W. Griner
Edwin E
Harry 5. Edge
Tom G. Suber
E. J. Hunt
Roy Danforth
Newman
Pythian Lodges
Bryan Plan
Artesian
Lurich
Reading Club
Mandamus
Marrs
AIR Service
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Mess Hall
College
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