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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1935
Page
1
A syndicated column outlines Clarence Darrow's lecture on crime and its roots in economic distress. The piece recalls Kinnard's view that crime stems from want and should be prevented by social reform, predicting broader discussion.
Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Bowman of Benchley shopped in Bryan this morning. Tully Foster traveled from the Brazos valley for business in Bryan. J. W. Goodwin of Houston, well known in Bryan, was a business visitor. Mr. and Mrs. Will Henderson visited from Kurten. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Hensarling traveled from Wellborn for a Bryan day trip.
Night Officer Franks spotted a man in the Bryan Motor Company yard. The suspect started a car and drove toward exit. Officer Norwood assisted and arrested him. William Wright is jailed on auto theft charges and goes before the grand jury this week.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o clock at the home of Mr and Mrs Rudolph W Schultz for Albert W Schultz a Brazos County resident born in Kurten July 18 1873 who died early Monday at the Steep Hollow home Rev W B Breazeale of College Avenue Baptist Church conducted the rites Interment was in Steep Hollow cemetery Surviving are his widow four sons and two daughters Walter Rudolph W Ed A and Arnold Schultz Bryan Mrs J L Cargill and Mrs J R Burlin Bryan Mrs Rosa Schultz the mother and six brothers and three sisters Charles Schultz Kurten Gus Henry Fritz Bryan Louis Arthur Kurten Mrs Anton Conrad Houston Mrs Fritz Schram and Miss Clara Schultz Kurten
Two psychiatrists testified Phil Kennamer was sane when he killed John F. Gorrell Jr. in Tulsa last Thanksgiving. He described the shooting to the court, claiming a struggle and a pistol discharge after a kidnapping plot discussion.
United States Ambassador to Chile Hal Sevier and former Governor O B Colquitt spoke to the House on financing the 1936 Centennial. Sevier said he would seek Chilean cooperation from the President and officials, while Colquitt urged separating state and local tax objects and diversifying revenue beyond land taxes.
President Roosevelt prepared to send revised National Recovery Administration recommendations to Congress as he expressed confidence in the Supreme Court's stance on the monetary program. In Trenton, Chancellor Campbell denied Hauptmann's appeal, sending the Lindbergh baby murder case to New Jersey's Court of Errors and Appeals.
Brazos county teachers from Zone 2 met Saturday at Steele's Store for a study on curriculum revision. A short business session preceded the discussion and a social hour with refreshments followed. Fourteen of the zone's 17 teachers attended.
Meetings are scheduled in each community to inform farmers about new phases in the cotton program. E R Alexander director vocational education College J C Dykes and Henry Ross will assist in conducting sessions. Tentative locations include Kurten Ry e Smetana Prospect Millican Wellborn Steele's Store Harvey Reliance Tabor with more to be announced.
The nation logged a record auto crash toll in 1934 with 36 000 deaths and nearly a million injuries from about 882 000 collisions. Speeding for time and place emerged as the dominant factor, while pedestrians accounted for 44 percent of fatalities.
Oklahoma City Feb 19 Sheriff Fred Hunt of Tishomingo was named warden of the Granite State reformatory replacing Mrs. George A Waters the only woman warden of a prison for men in the United States The change follows a Sunday breakout at the reformatory in which 32 inmates escaped and a guard was killed leaving 18 still at large rendered by posse and search efforts
The Brazos county grand jury returned 32 indictments, each a felony. Twenty two were under arrest or free on bond, ten had not yet been arrested. Judge W C Davis expected to set criminal dock Wednesday morning. Indicted include C H Smith forgery, Howard Mike assault with a prohibited weapon, Manuel Day forgery, Otis Cramer assault with intent to murder, Leonard L Daniels felony theft, Eddie Wilson Christine Allison Silas and Gladys Propps felony theft, Richard Logan burglary and M N Burton driving intoxicated, Henry Glover driving, John Ellis possession of liquor for sale, Sam Hoyle possession of liquor for sale.
The Farmers Market move to a block south is postponed while new bids are sought. The change removes the market from fire limits to help Bryan secure an 12 percent fire insurance credit. The cannery will be opened for toll processed vegetable and meat products, pending terms.
Masons representing Grimes Brazos and Madison counties in District No 29 will hold the annual banquet at College Station Thursday evening February 21 at 7 p m. The program features speakers Dr T O Walton and Hon Ike Ashburn with music by Doce Mize and his Kadets. Attendees should secure tickets by February 20 to notify College mess hall officials.
Night arrest prevented escape of at least two inmates C H Smith and Leonard Daniel after they began cutting bars with five saws smuggled into the jail. Deputy Sheriff Williams and wife heard noises around 10 pm and alerted authorities. Saws and rope fashioned from quilts were found and investigations into aiding parties are ongoing.
Last week featured mostly low readings with a low of 34 degrees on Saturday and a high of 75 on Thursday. The area received 0.65 inches of rainfall as temperatures fluctuated daily.
William Riley Wheeler 75 longtime president and treasurer of the San Diego Union Tribune Publishing Co and former Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Labor died suddenly in San Diego California An immigration commissioner appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907 helped shape immigration policy and practices after his study of immigration problems.
Washington officials say the Supreme Court ruling on gold does not demand new legislation. Legal experts focus on Justice Hughes noting government bond alterations may breach contracts if damages are shown, but no immediate action is planned.
Brownwood report of February 19 states J. L. Matlock 62 a ranchman and Bill Webb an employee of Matlock were killed when their automobile was hit by a train at a railroad crossing six miles east of Brownwood. The crash occurred Tuesday with both men perishing at the scene.
Ray Jones, son of Mrs. C. Jones of Bryan, now serves as oil editor and assistant manager of the Gladewater News. He moved from Bryan about a year ago after leaving business and taking a Texas Railroad Commission inspector post which he has now resigned to begin his new duties.
Floydada February 19 C B Bland slashed his throat in Floyd county jail as officers say an apparent attempt on his life. He was to stand trial minutes later on a robbery with firearms charge. Deputy Sheriff G Scott said the inmate is expected to recover.
Bryan is listed among Texas cities to gain a 12 percent fire insurance credit effective March 1. The credit, driven by improved fire fighting, hazard reductions, and cooperation between firefighters, citizens, and authorities, will save about 7,000 in premiums yearly on roughly 60,000 annual premiums.
Governor James V. Allred announced a tax message to the legislature likely this week proposing a substantial increase in the sulphur tax. The House Revenue and Taxation Committee has begun hearings on J Franklin Spears bill to raise the sulphur levy from 75 cents to 2 dollars per ton.
Dr. Mark Francis dean of Texas A and M College of Veterinary Medicine was named honorary vice-president of the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show, Fort Worth, with an invitation to attend March 16 to 24. The Texas Hereford Breeders Association will hold its annual dinner March 19 named the Mark Francis dinner in his honor for his work in livestock.
Lieut John J Binns of Texas A and M told Bryan Lions Randolph Field moved nearer to central flying instruction funding total about 2 million dollars from the Federal government and 546000 for land purchase. He noted 45 percent pass now and explained the field’s selection and purpose. He spoke of a Court of Honor February 22 and a college orchestra concert February 28 with local musicians in attendance.
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