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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
1
Mexico City reports more than twenty generals met with President Carranza to outline a plan to pacify the country before the July presidential and legislative elections. Details of the campaign were withheld while military chiefs received instructions.
Foreign office officials in Mexico City say they have nothing to release about two American sailors arrested at Mazatlan. Reported they enjoy freedom in the city but remain to face trial.
El Paso reports that new Mexican mining laws allowing silver export will lead to the reopening of two large Chihuahua silver mines shortly after January 1. R L Cunningham, owner, says the mines have been idle for years.
Paris reports the internationalization of the Straits of the Dardanelles and Constantinople has been decided along lines from Lloyd George in a recent speech, according to Matin.
C. L. Beason, Brazos county agent for three years, will resign this week and travel to Owensboro Kentucky to join the Owensboro Ditcher and Grader company as terracing expert. He will temporarily leave Bryan January 1 and spend a week in Owensboro lecturing company salesmen. Beason plans to continue living in Bryan and will have leave time next week.
Gabriele D Annunzio insists on armed resistance until Italy guarantees annexation of Fiume. The national council reverses course to back Donnunzio, who commands a legionary following and holds control inside the city.
Paris reports that the Supreme Council set January 6 for signing the protocol and exchanging ratifications, but complications may push back the ceremony. German technical delegates handling plebiscite details in territories deciding detachment from Germany lack full authority to act.
Dr Charles H Cunningham adjutant professor of business administration and government UT appointed by the U S secretary of the treasury as secretary of the Mexico group of delegates to the second Pan American financial congress Washington January 6 to ER.
Following the prayer service tonight an informal social hour of fellowship will be held for every church member and friend. Attendees should stay for the union watch night service at the Baptist Tabernacle. Chariton H. Storey directs.
In Juarez Mexico on December 31 German made dolls and toys fresh from overseas sold well during the holidays. Mexican and American made items faced keen competition with German dolls priced at about 2 dollars versus 4.50 for U S produced equivalents.
Gus Granges of Tarrant county appeals a conviction for violating labor laws by not supplying seats for female workers and not posting notices. He contends the female employer was never barred from using seats. he argues the law does not require such postings. The Texas case centers on whether employers must provide specific seating for women.
Milton Gross, a young Negro, was jailed by Officers Morehead and White for burglary at Allen Smith's store last night. $11 in nickels were found, tied to a bicycle purchase and prior work as a turkey picker. He confessed and led officers to the remaining loot. authorities say the loss is only a dollar or two. He is also sought for a shoe theft at College.
Four masked men robbed the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Benson in Omaha suburbs. They lined six employes and five customers up against the wall and escaped with 115000 in cash, fleeing toward the city in an awaiting automobile.
Buffalo December 31 Dr Anna Reinstein wife of the Boris member of Lenina Trotsky's cabinet and in charge of propaganda abroad was arrested today by officers under the Lusk committee. After questioning she was sent to the county jail.
Waco report says Mrs. Charles Freeman wife of a local farmer near Chilton was fatally burned when her clothing caught from an open yard fire last night.
Dallas authorities announced that elevators formerly run by women during the war will now be handled by men. City-building inspector D. C. McCord paid today for the changeover.
Articles of incorporation for the American Legion Texas branch were filed with the secretary of state. The nonpartisan organization has headquarters in San Antonio and aims to foster one hundred percent Americanism and preserve memories of wartime associations.
A Cameron Lumber company yard sustained about 100000 dollars in damage from a fire in Fort Worth this morning. The fire started from locomotive sparks and damaged the yard facilities and contents.
Pierre December 31 General Wood filed a declaration of candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination with the South Dakota secretary of state announcing his bid in the race.
In New York City on December 31, Communists begin a campaign to raise a defense fund of 50 000 dollars by collecting a day’s pay from each member, based on an appeal copy obtained by police.
Houston Chronicle announces C. B. Gillespie retires as managing editor after nineteen years of continuous service. He will become vice-president of the Sugarland railroad.
Dr. B A Sims received word that Luther William Clark died Tuesday at 1 pm in Long Beach California. He was born April 9 1854 in Tennessee and moved to Texas at 23. Clark edited the Bryan Pilot then served 30 years with Dallas Galveston News, chief editor for 15 years. Survived by wife Lucy Sims and four brothers. Burial planned in Dallas.
Dallas December 81 The practice of charging exchange for collections will be abolished January 10 by all banks in the Eleventh Federal Reserve District that are members of the system. Deputy Governor Lynn P. Talley said these banks will be on the par list and their checks collected without the usual exchange charge. The Fed board and Texas bankers have campaigned for the abolition.
In New York on December 81 the cotton goods market firmed with fine numbers and staple ginghams advancing to 28 1 3 cents. Bur laps firmed and raw silk held higher prices with top levels restored.
Oil men in Pittsburgh were startled as the principal oil purchasing agency announced another crude oil price rise. The Pennsylvania grade jumped twenty five cents to five dollars a barrel, with other grades up fifteen cents. Officials cited tighter reserve supplies as a factor.
Ford Motor Company announced a broader profit sharing scheme allowing about ninety thousand employees to buy investment certificates with six percent guaranteed returns and bonuses totaling eight to ten million dollars. The company called this "only a beginning" and signaled further plans to increase income and purchasing power for its workers.
Miss Dorothy Smith assistant supervisor in census district No 6 meets Brazos county enumerators to begin the official count this Friday. Fourteen districts will be handled by twelve enumerators including H B Beard L B Simpson J B McGregor John Moore J C Cloud N C Cole Columbus Foster Ed Martin Hugh Dowling T C Nunn Jr J J Tatum with Cloud and Tatum in two districts.
Paris dispatch reports independent socialists in Berlin urging a general strike to protest rising food prices, the move cited by the Frankfurter Gazette as the main motive for action.
Houston reports three hundred union painters and paper hangers will strike for a dollar more per day, raising current wages from seven dollars a day. In New York Robert E. Ford, 54, eldest son of Patrick Ford founder of the Irish World, dies after apoplexy. he sat on the Friends of Irish Freedom executive board.
In Waggoner City, fourteen miles northwest of Wichita Falls, a battle between merchants and three bandits erupted after they robbed a meat market cash drawer. Over twenty five merchants and oil workers joined the melee. one man died and two others were likely fatally wounded. The three suspects were taken to Wichita Falls hospital.
Texas state Democratic executive committee approved the Wilson and Hobby administrations and condemned Bailey and Ferguson. The vote repudiated Bailey statements, endorsed national woman suffrage prohibition and the league of nations, and featured sharp rebukes from Mrs. Mahoney and others.
Austin dispatch reports Texas Steel Corporation informed the attorney general it is ready to close a contract to take over and run the state iron foundry at Rusk.
New Yorkers planned a traditional New Year celebration with chimes and sirens at midnight 1924 on Broadway and across the city. Revelers expected winebibbers to mark the end of Prohibition era, while revenue agents watched for violations and wood alcohol distributors.
In Chicago on December 31 twenty firemen were overcome by acid fumes while battling a morning fire at the Albert Pick & Company crockery warehouse. Four firefighters were hospitalized in serious condition.
Mexico City reports reiterate the charge that W. O. Jenkins was seen in company with bandit Frederic Cordova during the period Jenkins says he was held. Government witnesses claim friendly relations existed between Jenkins and Cordova at Santa Amaria and Sanbernabe as the interior department awaited action.
New York December 31 Col Michael Friedman of the fair price committee reports that a man his wife and a small boy can outfit with good quality clothing for seven by studying pet advertisements from single houses and shopping for the lowest prices.
Exports and imports through Galveston in 1919 totaled 476.6 million dollars with exports at 460.1 million. Cotton shipments reached 8.86 million bales as figures released today summarize the year’s coastal trade activity.
General John J. Pershing urged military training as essential for better citizenship in Lincoln Nebraska in an address delivered yesterday afternoon. He argued training would improve discipline and efficiency among citizens and strengthen national security.
Manila dispatch reports the second Philippine mission set sail to seek independence from the United States government. The delegation departs as talks continue over self rule for the islands.
Beaumont residents narrowly approve a city charter at an election held yesterday by a 253 to 1,431 turnout. The report notes Frank Moore of Dallas and references Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Moore in attendance.
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