Official Memorial Exercise For Harding Held By Congress Today
Secretary Charles E. Hughes delivered the eulogy at a joint Senate and House memorial ceremony for President Warren G. Harding. He praised Harding as part of the plain people and highlighted his inherited strength and American upbringing.
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Harding
Congress
Charles Evans Hughes
Warren Harding
Associated Press
Washington
Warren G. Harding
Charles E. Hughes
Senate
House
Hughes
Six Convicts Re-captured After Escape From Prison
Authorities report six convicted inmates re captured and twenty seven escapees from Blue Ridge Prison last Tuesday night. The incident prompted a manhunt and security reviews across facilities in the region. Police say all six recaptured are back in custody and investigations continue.
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Blue Ridge Prison
Six of 27 Mexican convicts recaptured after Blue Ridge escape
Six of the 27 escapees were recaptured near Blue Ridge prison farm in Texas. Four are held in Houston and two at Blue Ridge. Posses from state, city and county police search for the remaining prisoners. The men tunneled from the west stockade and crawled through a floor hole before fleeing into nearby woods.
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Associated Press
Houston
Blue Ridge
Remembering a Friend on His 92nd Birthday at Jefferson
Secretary Eberstadt sent a telegram to P Eldridge of Jefferson Texas on his 92nd birthday. Eldridge remains active in running his large mercantile business and has two sons who are prominent lawyers in Dallas and San Antonio.
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Eberstadt
Jefferson
Texas
P. Eldridge
Eldridge
Dallas
San Antonio
Traces of Severe Snow Storm Remain in City
Small patches of snow linger in shaded spots while awnings and tree limbs show damage from the unprecedented storm Monday night. The weight toppled branches and caused scattered debris across the city, leaving few lasting traces of the heavy snowfall.
Dr Hobdy Returns From Inspection At Falfurrias Ranch
Dr William M Hobdy of the federal Bureau of Animal Industry who studies cattle tuberculosis returned to Bryan after several days at Falfurrias. He completed tubercular tests on 2700 head for Ed Lassiter with no reactions found. He plans further testing in Bryan and nearby areas.
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Wm. M. Hobdy
Bureau of Animal Industry
Bryan
Falfurrias
Ed Lassiter
Hobdy
Woman's Missionary Society Group 4 Meets at First Methodist
Group No 4 of the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church met Monday afternoon with Mrs Mary Ewing. D P Gaby chaired and led devotionals while H D Cuykendall led an engaging Voice program on Mexico and Cuba. Next meeting with Mrs John M Lawrence. Members present included Mesdames Oak McKenzie E W Crenshaw Mary Ewing W W Solomon D P Gaby H D Cuykendall and visitor Mrs A B Ewing.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
Mary Ewing
D. P. Gaby
H. D. Cuykendall
Mexico
Cuba
John M. Lawrence
Mesdames Oak McKenzie
E. W. Crenshaw
W. W. Solomon
A. B. Ewing
University Exes to Celebrate March 4th Banquet
The Ex-Students Banquet is set for 7 30 p m Tuesday March 4 at Green Parrot Tea Room with General Secretary Jno A Lomax in attendance The invitation committee requests all Exes contact them regarding the date change Co A Searcy Lamar Bethea will be present.
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Lomax
Green Parrot Tea Room
Jno. A. Lomax
Co. A. Searcy
Lamar Bethea
Fire destroys negro hut beyond city limits
Monday night about eleven o'clock a fire alarm sent the fire truck to a negro hut beyond the western city limits. Lacking water the structure burned completely, with an estimated loss of $500 to $700. A few articles of furniture were taken by onlookers. response was slow due to a snowstorm.
Kraft and June Speak at Bryan Rotary Session
The Bryan Rotary Club met at the Green Parrot Tea Room for a noon meeting. J. Horace Kraft discussed what his classification means to him and the Rotary’s symbolism while H. N. June spoke on a twofold ethics code for individuals and communities.
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Bryan
H. N. June
No Objections to Main Street Resurfacing
City Commission met at City Hall with no objectors present on Main Street resurfacing. Attendees included Wilson Bradley, McAdams, Bittle, Henderson and others. no objections were raised and the contract proceeding. Mrs. J. R. Wright of College was in Bryan today.
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Main ST
City Commission
Main Street
Wilson Bradley
Tyler Haswell
H. A. Burger
L. L. McInnis
E. J. Jenkins
J. R. Wright
Bryan
A Great Day in a Strange Land in Robstown
A. W. Buchanan recalls a visit to Robstown in the Gulf Coast region. He notes Brazos County friends welcomed him, shared a large Sunday meal at Sam Lee’s house with about 45 attendees, and describes visits to local farms and school figures. He highlights former Brazos county neighbors thriving in Robstown.
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A. W. Buchanan
Robstown
Gulf Coast Country
Brazos County
A. B. Ford
Bryan
Sam Lee
Geo. F. Lee
the Eagle
Baptist Sunday School
Ford
Jack Tobias
Phinnie Graham
Tobe Tobias
Daugherty to Retire Soon from Cabinet Post
Administration circles believe Daugherty will quit the cabinet in the near term as part of upcoming changes.
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Daugherty
Attorney General Daugherty Considers Private Life Step
Washington February 27 Democrats and administration circles report Attorney General Daugherty may retire from public life once the Senate completes its inquiry into his acts. He reportedly told the president he would resign regardless of the inquiry outcome and would publicly announce the decision.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daugherty
Senate
Bryan Retail Merchants Association Reorganized For New Life
The Bryan Retail Merchants Association re organized at C. R. Gardner's office to boost civic cooperation and revive city life. A new board of directors was named for the year with James H. Webb as president and C. R. Gardner as secretary after the session adjourned.
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Bryan
James H. Webb
A. M. Waldrop
T. K. Lawrence
Wilson Bradley
E. J. Jenkins
E. H. Edge
E. F. Parks
F. G. Nedbalek
T. F. Cole
C. R. Gardner
Sanitary Barber Shop Opens in Bryan with Four Chairs
J R Fain and W P Taylor launch The Sanitary Barber Shop in the old Kauffmann Cafe location. The four chair shop will have John A Stocker from Houston in the front chair and another Houston arrival to fill the rear chair.
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J. R. Fain
Bryan
W. P. Taylor
North Zurch
John A. Stocker
Houston
Lafayette Leaves Crescent City For Havana Voyage
The steam ship Lafayette nears New Orleans and is set to sail for Havana at 10 am after coal loading. Storm warnings linger on the Gulf coast as passengers including Mayor and Mrs. Haswell, Mrs. Sims, and W. J. Coulter await departure.
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Lafayette
Crescent City
Havana
Houston
New Orleans
Cresent City
WFO
Neptune
Waters
Tyler Haswell
M. W. Sims
W. J. Coulter
Spaulding Daughter Contention Sparks Bryan vs Dallas Claim
In a Dallas Times-Herald Sunday photo, Mrs. Lyman J. Spaulding formerly Dorcas Parker of Bryan is pictured. The article notes Dallas claims her as their daughter while Bryan asserts she belongs to Bryan.
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Bryan
Dallas Times-Herald of Sunday
Lyman J. Spaulding
Misa Dorcas Parker
Dallas
Jones and Thompson Wed at Bryan Home
Married Wednesday at seven by Rev. J. M. Bullock at his College Avenue home. M. T. Jones a farmer three miles north of Bryan weds Mrs. Maude Thompson of Bryan.
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J. M. Bullock
College Avenue
M. T. Jones
Bryan
Maude Thompson
Rocky Creek No 1 New Test Oil Well on Fuqua's Prairie
R L Long and associates will spud in and begin drilling Rocky Creek No 1 oil test on Fuqua's Prairie in Grimes county Friday the 29th. The project features Wild Cat Gerrell as lead operator and B Harrell as key advisor. Visitors are invited to view the drill site at any time.
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Rocky Creek
Fuqua’s Prairie
R. L. Long and Associates
Wild Cat Gerrell
P. O
Navasota
C. M. Mobley
Bryan honors Gene Edge at Brenau College
It will gratify Bryan friends that Miss Gene Edge daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Edge has attained distinction as a Brenau College junior in Gainsville Georgia. For the term just closed she excelled in three studies and made class B in three others. She has been on the honor roll for two consecutive years.
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Bryan
Gene Edge
Eugene Edge
Breneau College
Gainsville
Miss Edge
Suzanne Johnson Arrives in New Orleans at Hotel Dieu
Announcement received by Bryan friends states Suzanne Johnson was born February 13, 1924 at Hotel Dieu. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Osborn S. Johnson of New Orleans.
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Bryan
Suzanne Johnson
Hotel Dieu
Osborn S. Johnson
New Orleans
Eberstadt Explains Beggar Control To Bryan Reading Club
Secretary S. E. Eberstadt of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce spoke at the Bryan Reading Club in Carnegie Library about credentialed solicitations. He urged clubwomen to refuse all uncredentialed solicitors and to encourage others to do the same. He noted credentials come from the Good Cheer Association and urged cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce city and Good Cheer. Violators may be removed under city ordinance. He plans to address the Delphian club next Friday at the request of its president.
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S. E. Eberstadt
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Lennert
Bryan Reading Club
Carnegie Library
Bryan
Eberstadt
Good Cheer Association
Chamber of Commerce
City
Good Cheer
Delphian Club
M. R. Bentley
Runaway Team Stages Noon On Main Street
A runaway buggy team frightened by a passing train traveled south on Main Street during the noon hour. The rig, parked near 24th Street, struck a lamp post at Smith Drug corner breaking a street lamp globe. the driver, a Black man, lost control and the buggy suffered minor damage.
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Main Street
24Th Street
Smith Drug Corner
Valenta and Roth Wed at St Josephs Church
John Valenta and Miss Mary Roth were married this morning at 11 oclock at St Josephs church by Rev J B Gleissner. Both are natives of the Kurten area and will reside on the Valenta farm. Friends extend good wishes for their happiness.
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John Valenta
Mary Roth
St. Joseph’s Church
J. B. Gleissner
Kurten
New Car Purchases and Registrations Listed
A notice lists buyers who registered new cars with County Tax Collector Roy Hudspeth since the last publication. Names include Mrs. J. L. Powers of Bryan, J. W. Burrows of Millican, J. D. Martin of Bryan, Jnc. A. Blasienz of Bryan, C. S. Penn of West Columbia, and W. F. Mason of Bryan.
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Roy Hudspeth
J. L. Powers
Bryan
J. W. Burrows
Millican
J. D. Martin
Jnc
Telegrams on oil inquiry reveal White House access links
Washington reports show telegrams to Edward McLean of Palm Beach discussed a leased wire to reach the White House quickly. Messages mention talks with Smithers, the White House telegrapher, and warnings not to contact the committee. Senator Smoot says he learned in advance about E L Doheny’s Washington visit to testify on a $100000 loan to Albert Fall.
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Washington
A. B. Fall
Palm Beach
Associated Press
Edward McLean
Oil Committee
John Major
McLean
Washington Post
Florida
White House
Major
Smithers
Palmer
Zevely
Committee
Smoot
Utah
The
E. L. Doheny
Albert Fall
J. W. Zevely
Harry Sinclair
New Orleans
Falls
Interscholastic Meet Planned for Brazos County at College
The Interscholastic League Meet for Brazos County is set for March 14 at College Station. About 75 percent of county schools entered with events including debates, declamations, essays, track, tennis, spelling, music memory, and athletic events. Prizes will be donated by Bryan merchants with County Superintendent D J McDonald coordinating prize distribution.
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Brazos CO
College Station
Brazos County
Bryan
D. J. McDonald
Geo. B. Wilcox
Oil drilling to start on Cuthrell Well Number 2
W. P. Trant returned from Navotas today and met with John Cuthrell in Navasota. Cuthrell reported unloading a car of machinery at Carlos in Grimes County and planning three more cars to unload, after which drilling would begin on Cuthrell Well Number 2.
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W. P. Trant
Navasota
John Cuthrell
New Filling Station Set to Open this Wednesday
J. S. Perry of Magnolia Petroleum Company Southern Division Houston was in town Tuesday to finalize opening arrangements. The new station at the corner of 28th Street and College Avenue will start business with W. P. Moore as Bryan manager and Chas. Stuart assigned as agent.
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J. S. Perry
Southern
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Houston
28Th Street
College Avenue
W. P. Moore
Bryan
Chas. Stuart
One Held on Suspicion
Officers continued the search for the slayer of Andy Sulser, manager of a lumber company commissary near Lupkin, fatally shot last night when resisting a robbery. One negro is being held.
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Associated Press
Lupkin
Andy Sulser
Here
Junior Missionary Society entertained by Mrs Lewis
The Junior Missionary Society of the Methodist church was entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Wm. E. Lewis in College. Primary department members in the Sunday school were guests. A refreshment plate followed a period of games.
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Junior Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Wm. E. Lewis
Mildred Reed
Maurine Neely
Evelyn Koenig
Jno
Birthday Spend-the-Day Party at Hensarling Home
The Steep Hollow residence of Mr. and Mrs. T A Hensarling hosted about 25 relatives and neighbors on Sunday to celebrate Miss Bessie Hensarling and two others near her birthday. A bountiful dinner followed the 11 AM arrivals and guests spent the afternoon in social reminiscing before departing.
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T. A. Hensarling
Steep Hollow
Bessie Hensarling
T. A. Hensarling, Jr
Alta Williams
Amon Williams
Alta
Harry Wayne
Estes Gandy
Hensarling
J. E. Hensarling
Bryan
Jessie Myrtle
Olive Ruth
Evander Hensarling
Coleview
Millican
Bess Hensarling
Luther Holligan
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E. E. Yeager
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D. X. Bible
S. M. Bird
J. W. Black
J. F Casey
Gabe Cazell
W. B. Cline
W. F. Davis
E. J. Fountain
J. M. Fountain
H. C Fulgh
W. E. Farmer
W. M. Griffin
E. B. Elliott
C. H
Red) Moore
L. D. Zimmerman
Bryan Eagle
T. A. Tobias
Mr. Lee
Lee
Hugh Dowling
T. J. Wilson
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Edward Mlean Wade
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