Senate-House Joint Hearing Over Prison Inquiry And Madame Heink
In Austin on February 26 the Senate debated reopening the prison investigation to hear officials whose resignation is demanded by a House concurrent resolution. Senator Holbrook proposed nightly hearings starting next Thursday, but no vote was taken. A joint session to hear Madame Schumann Heink was approved after a substitute resolution by Senator Pollard ordered Senate hearings.
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Associated Press
Austin
Senate
House
Holbrook
Madame Schumann Heink
Pollard
Tyler
Bolters Warrants 617 Move Sparks Indiana Assembly Quits
Warrants 617 issued for bolters as solons quit the Indiana General Assembly over a fuse to obey an order. The action reflects a political dispute as lawmakers depart amid the session.
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Solons
Indiana General Assembly
Refuse Obe y Warrant Leads Indiana Senate Bolters
A blanket warrant for the arrest of Democratic Senators who bolted the Indiana General Assembly was served in Dayton. Jerome Brown said the lawmakers refused to acknowledge the warrant and challenged his authority. The Senators may travel to Springfield, Ohio, as a final decision is awaited at a meeting.
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Associated Press
Dayton
Indiana General Assembly
Jerome Brown
State House
Indianapolis
Springfield
Ohio
Cravens
Funeral Services Miss Claudie Nolan Held Today
Miss Claudie Mae Nolan aged 14 days died Wednesday at home in Harvey after a week with pneumonia. Funeral services were held Thursday at Old Bethel Cemetery conducted by Rev. R. J. Brown with burial in Bethel Cemetery. Survivors include her mother and eight siblings including Elmer Nolan Aquilla Texas and Cecil Nolan Bryan.
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Claudie Mae Nol
Harvey
Old Bethel Cemetery
R. J. Brown
College
Bethel Cemetery
McCulloch-Gordon Company
funeral _ din
Miss Nxn
Elmer Nolan
Aquilla
Texas
Cecil Nolan
Bryan
Raymond Nolan
George Younger
Fort Worth
Bettie Myers
Jno, Sells
Tom Younger
California
Rain arrives over Bryan and surrounding areas on Sunday
A mid day shower brought welcome rain to Bryan and vicinity measuring .24 inch in Bryan and .23 inch at College Station. Similar rains were reported from Anderson Somerville Cameron Hearne and Waco with Somerville receiving hail but no damage. Buchanan Merka wedding held Friday February 20 at 8 pm at the bride’s parents home with Rev J M Merka officiating. attendees included local clergy and families from the Reliance community.
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Bryan
Eagle Printing Company
College Station
Anderson
Somerville
Cameron
Hearne
Waco
Lee Kopecky
L. M. Merka
Brazos County
Reliance
Claude Buchanan
Mrs Sparks Hosts In Houston With Sister
Mrs L M Jones and Mrs William Sparks spent the weekend in Houston as guests of Mrs Opal McNegeley, sister of Mrs Sparks, enjoying hospitality and visit.
Fish Day in Bryan Sparks Crowded Sale at Smith Drug
Crowds gathered in Bryan as Smith Drug Company stocked 150 bowls of goldfish advertised in the Eagle. The fish did not arrive on time and sat on the sidewalk as customers lined up. bowls sold out within an hour, prompting additional stock from nearby businesses and an announced attempt to repeat the sale with better service for those turned away.
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Bryan
Smith Drug Company
Eagle
Death Dies Suddenly of Mrs. Rena Depuma at Steele's Store
Mrs. Rena Depuma 66 11 21 died suddenly at home in Steele's Store on Wednesday night after supper. Heart trouble named as cause. Funeral at 10 AM Friday from Steele's Store and 11 AM at St. Anthony's Bryan. Burial Bryan City Cemetery. Survived by husband John and ten children J J Depuma Mike Tony Romano C M Dege lin J M Pertone Tony Cengelosia Barney Catina Felix Rotella. Born Coreone Italy March 4 1858 came to America 1882 resident Brazos County 12 years. Funeral directors Co. assisted.
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Rena Depuma
John Depuma
Steele’s Store
Basil Brain
Bryan City
McCulloch-Gordon Co
Depuma
Corelone
Italy
America
Brazos County
Brazos Bottom
Bryan Cotton Market Holds Steady Futures Close
Cotton futures closed unchanged from Wednesday as local spot quotations show a 25 cent middling basis.
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Bryan
Guaranty State Bank Closed by Bank Examiner
Guaranty State Bank and Trust Company in Sulphur Springs closed its doors on orders of Bank Examiner John Wightman. The ten year old bank had capital and surplus of 160000.
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Guaranty State
Associated Press
Sulphur Springs
Guaranty State Bank and Trust Company
John Wightman
Bryan Cemetery Association elects officers for 1925
The Bryan Cemetery Association met at City National Bank for 1925 organization. Geo A Adams was elected president with Mrs M W Sims as first vice president and Mrs Mary P Carr as second vice president. The group approved finances, welcomed a $20 leash donation by Mrs J E Astin, discussed grounds upkeep and new mower, and set standing committees for Grounds and Improvement, Membership, and Endowment.
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Bryan
F. L. Cavitt
Cemetery Association
J. E. Astin
Carr
Fred L.cavitt
J. E Astin
Geo. A. Adams
Mary P. Carr
Dana Carnes
G. M. Brandon
J. K. Parker
R. S. Webb
Texas A and M Leads Colleges in Agriculture Business
Texas A and M is praised as the premier modern agricultural college recognizing business in farming. Dean E J Kyle is asked to prepare a school article on organization, work, and policies. The editor notes Texas leads in educating the business side of agriculture and highlights graduate career diversity and farm return rates.
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College Station
Texas A. and
E. J. Kyle
School of Agriculture
Texas
Agricultural Colleges
Wisconsin
Town
Wichita Falls Mayor Faces Murder Indictment
Frank Collier refused ball case headlines the grand jury return in Wichita Falls as authorities pursue murder charges against the city mayor amid ongoing legal proceedings.
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Frank Collier
Wichita Falls
Former Wichita Falls Mayor Indicted for Murder
A bill of indictment charges Frank Collier, former mayor, with murder in the killing of Elsie Roberson on February 14. Bail denial led his attorney to immediately seek a writ of habeas corpus.
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Associated Press
Wichita Falls
Frank Collier
Wichita Fallas
Elsie Robertson
Collier
Lowering of Bryans Insurance Key Rate Explained by Miller
City Manager J. Bryan Miller spoke at length to Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce directors about reducing the fire insurance key rate for Bryan and property owners. Miller outlined rate cuts possible with fire code adoption and non combustible roofing, plus increased credits from added fire services and a strong three year fire record. He urged citizens to study the full building code and consult city commissioners before decisions.
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J. Bryan Miller
Bryan and Brazos County
Bryan
Ty Commission
Miller
Me. Miller
Aeport
Austin
Cygan
Louisiana Negro Lynched by Mob for Alleged Murder
Shreveport La February 26 Joe Airy a negro alleged slayer of N A Yarbrough state highway officer was lynched today near Benton Louisiana by a mob after being wounded by a deputy sheriff according to a report reaching here
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Associated Press
Shreveport
Joe Airy
City Library Reports January Circulation Tops One Thousand
The Ryan city library reports 1,287 books circulated in the four weeks starting January 10 with new members joining daily. A wide list of titles across history, literature, and science are available, urging more books to meet growing reader demand.
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Ryan
Kent
Livin Abott
Lincoln
Paul Shelby
E. A. Poe
Robinson
Texas
Wortham
W. B. Biz
M. B. McClure
G. L. L. Hill
Canfield
A. Stringer
M. Waller
Gentleman of
Courage
J. O. Curwood
K. Norris
D. Can‘field
P. B. Kyne
O. Johnson
Oppenheim
Anna Sedgwick
Author Tram
Prayer Services Draw Crowds at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist church in Bryan reports remarkable attendance during the week of prayer. Services draw large crowds with fine interest and singing. a revival is anticipated next week. Tonight’s topic is A Great Confession in Prayer. All members and friends are urged to attend, with meetings at 7 30 PM lasting about an hour.
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First Baptist Church
Bryan
President and Mrs Coolidge Honor Medill McCormick
President and Mrs Coolidge joined Senate and House leaders and other national officials in paying respects to Medill McCormick the senior Illinois senator who died suddenly. The funeral arrangements allowed friends and officials to attend before the body was sent to Chicago for burial.
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Medill McCormick
Capital City
Chicago
House
Senate
Associated Press
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Ilinois
Lost At Home Sermon Provokes Church Reflection
Rev. T. A. Searcy preached at Free Baptist Church on the parable of the two sons arguing the boy who stayed at home is often lost. He warned members to beware of claiming sonship without brotherhood and heirship without fellowship, urging stronger church duties and brotherly recognition. Services were announced for 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. all are welcome.
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T. A. Searcy
Free Baptist Church
Jesus Christ
God
Police Probe in Kansas City Accuses Two Officers
Kansas City police launch probe into the department as two officers face accusations of hijacking operations. Investigators review surveillance and internal reports to determine misconduct and potential conspiracy.
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Police Department
Whiskey cache linked to police graft probe in Kansas City
In Kansas City on February 26 an enormous whiskey store was found as police investigate graft ties. The probe follows the previous week’s detention of a patrolman and ex patrolman accused of hijacking operations with bootleggers.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Edge of Bryan Used Car Exchange Goes to Houston
Geo P Edge of the Bryan Used Car Exchange traveled to Houston on business today.
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Geo. P
Bryan
Car Exchange
Houston
Mrs Kalinec Released From Hospital To Smetana Home
Mrs Frank Kalinec, recently paralyzed in a run away after being thrown from a lumber wagon, has been moved from Bryan Hospital after ten days or more to her home at Smetana. She has not regained use of her arms or legs.
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Frank Kalinec
Smetana
Bryan Hospital
Kristinek and Koch Wed at St Joseph's Church
Edmund Koch of Bryan and Clara Kristinek of Crosby were married Sunday evening at 4 o'clock in St. Joseph's Catholic church with Rev. J. B. Gleissner officiating. Miss Katie Deich acted as brides maid and William Siebert as best man, with Frances and Evelyn Kobler as flower girls. A six o'clock dinner followed hosted by Mr and Mrs William Turek. The couple resides at the Mrs Josie Lawrence apartments.
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Edmund Koch
Bryan
Clara Kristinek
Crosby
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
J. B. Gleissner
Katie Deich
William Siebert
Frances
Evelyn Kobler
William Turek
Pes
Josie Lawrence
Death of Mrs McGee mother of Mrs Wooten
Mrs M A McGee mother of Mrs Della Wooten of this city died Saturday afternoon in Mexia after a long illness. She was in the seventh year of age. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 pm at Old Point Enterprise church cemetery near Mexia with Rev. Rogers of Mexia First Baptists conducting.
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Bryan
M. A. McGee
Della Wooten
Mexia
Rogers
First Baptist Church of
Clyde Berger Injured in Fall from Horse
Clyde Berger nine year old son of Mr and Mrs John Berger of the Leonard community was thrown from a horse Monday afternoon and his left arm broken just above the wrist. He received surgical care and the break proved a clean one with no serious effects expected. He is at present active and about as usual.
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Clyde Berger
John Berger
Leonard
Two Negroes Arrested for Transporting Liquor in Bryan
Reuben Davis of near Mansfield and Ernest Nero of Bryan were arrested by J. D. Conlee Senior after a Main Street collision near the water tank. A badly smashed fender and three quarts of whiskey found in their car led to their arrest with no injuries reported.
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Reuben Davis
Mansford
Ernest Nero
Bryan
J. D. Conlee
North Main
Raymond Jones
Adams Barber Shop
Jones
Conlee
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Claudie Mae Nolan
Bryan and
Steele
Ibryan’s Cemetery Association
Texas A.&m
J. G Minkert
Caldwell
Louisiana
THE
Baptist Church
MS. Coolidge
Evangelist Searcy
Whiskey Storehouse
Trans-Jordania
Damascus
Amman
Sultan Haoul
Clara Kristinex
Mgee
Wooten
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