France avoids repudiation on war debts says Herriet report
The Associated Press reports Ambassador Herrick conveyed Premier Herriot’s assurance to Washington that France does not intend to refuse payment on war debts. Paris notes Clemenceau’s denial of repudiation, urging French capacity to pay and support for the Dawes plan without extra controls.
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France
Ambassador Herrick
Secretary of State
Premier Herriot
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Herrick
Herriot
State Department
Charles Evans Hughes
Department
Clemenceau
Paris
Germany
Truth Society Not Fearful Says President Coolidge
President Coolidge addresses a delegation from Puerto Rico at the White House. The talk centers on assuring the audience that truth and transparency remain constants in national governance.
Coolidge Urges Courage to Embrace Scientific Truth
President Calvin Coolidge addressed about three thousand AAAS members and allied societies on the White House south portico saying society and government no longer fear scientists seeking truth. He praised the courage to accept truth as it is, noting it has taken endless ages to reach that acceptance.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Calvin Coolidge
Association
White House
Carl Wipprecht Wins Ton Litter Contest Prize
A. L. Ward advises County Agent C. L. Benson that Carl Wipprecht of Bryan earned a $15 prize in the ton litter contest for the best Duroc litter record in Brazos County Texas. The prize, offered by the National Duroc Record Association, recognized nearly a ton of flesh with seven pigs, just 40 pounds shy of the requirement, earning a medal and the cash prize.
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A. L. Ward
Texas Swine Breeders’ Association
C. L. Benson
Carl Wipprecht
Bryan
Texas
Brazos County
National Duroc Record Association
Wipprecht
Marriage of Lieut Paul Neal and Katharine Dunlap
In Bryan area news Lieut Paul Neal of College Station will wed Katharine Dunlap daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R C Dunlap Tuesday evening at Oak Lawn Methodist church. Rehearsal dinner followed by buffet for wedding party at Melrose Court with guests and bride’s attendants hosted by Mrs Graham Pierce and Miss Eugenia Weaver.
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Paul Neal
College Station
Katherine Dunlap
R. C. Dunlap
Oak Lawn Methodist Church
J. R. Perryman
Melrose Court
Graham Pierce
Eugenia Weaver
Pierce
Gilbert St
Dallas News
Bryan College Traction Manager Works in Houston
Todd R. White, manager for the Bryan College Traction Company, is in Houston on business to secure machinery repairs so transportation can be established at the earliest possible moment.
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Todd R. White
Bryan College Traction Company
Houston
Seeing Not Buying The Chicago Visit Postcard
Postcards from F O Martin publicity head of A and M College show him in Chicago during a meeting of College news bureau heads. The card depicts a grill room scene on Marshall Field store seventh floor. The message reads Seeing, not buying.
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the Eagle
F. O. Martin
A. and
M. College
Chicago
Marshall Field & Company
Aggie Quintet Split On Weekend Basketball Double Header
In Houston on December 31 the South western College conference teams split a doubleheader at the YMCA court. The Aggies beat an all star team 27 to 23, while Baylor Bears defeated the Triangles 27 to 19. Injuries marred both games with Mark Wilcox breaking a finger and Bennie Strickland injuring a knee.
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Houston
Bennie Strickland
Baylor
Bennie
Inspection of ships at all ports to prevent bubonic plague
The Public Health Service has established a strict health inspection program for ships arriving at any U S port from New Orleans San Pedro or Oakland to prevent spread of bubonic infection in rats found in those three cities.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Public Health Service
New Orleans
San Pedro
Oakland
George W. Fairchild Dies in New York City
Oneonta N Y Dec 31 George W Fairchild long time congressman from 1907 to 1917 died in New York City today from acute heart trouble at age unspecified The death ends a career marked by years in federal service and regional influence in New York politics
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Associated Press
Oneonta
N. Y
George W. Fairchild
Congress
New York City
Judge Caverly Hospitalized Again in Rest Period
Chicago December 31 Judge John R Caverly who sentenced Leopold and Loeb to life for the Franks murder is back in the hospital for a rest until January 5. He had retired as chief of the criminal court after the Franks case and was assigned to the divorce court.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John R. Caverly
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Caverly
Criminal Court
Franks
Bryan railroad official hails city improvements
O B Webb assistant to the president of Texas and Pacific Rail way and Mrs Webb and Frances visited Bryan for New Years. Webb praised Bryan’s Main Street paving and the unique central Christmas tree noting civic improvements boost attractiveness and property values. He also commented on New Orleans paving plans and broader benefits of city investments.
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O. B. Webb
Texas and Pacific Railway
New Orleans
Bryan
Angs
Dallas
Gasoline November tax receipts near three hundred thirty thousand
Austin reports November collections from the one cent per gallon gasoline tax totaled about 330000. Homer Pierson, chief of the tax division of the Comptroller's Department, provided the figures.
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Austin
Homer Pierson
Comptroller's Department
Woodyard owner sawn arm at Taylor wood yard
J W Mayhall owner of a wood yard in Oklahoma addition Taylor had his left arm severed at the shoulder Tuesday morning while sawing stove wood. He was rushed to P S hospital where doctors reported he is doing as well as could be expected and may survive.
Bryan Cotton Market rises on futures and cash quotes
Cotton futures closed today 10 to 15 points higher while local spot prices traded around 23 1 2 cents a pound middling basis.
Marine Police Nab Boat Carrying Five Injured Men
Marine police wake scene capture of a motor boat loaded with champagne and five men towed in. Authorities report the vessel found adrift and secured, with all five men brought ashore for examination.
New York Police Capture Champagne Boat in Gun Battle
Marine Police seized a motor boat carrying 200 cases of Champagne after a gun battle as part of enforcing liquor import restrictions for New Year. Five men were taken into custody and the operation underscored heightened enforcement amid reports of hotel and club reservations exceeding capacity for a busy New Year.
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Associated Press
New York
Noel Smith Named General Manager of Alaskan Railroad
Noel Smith, currently Special Temporary assistant to Secretary Work in charge of the Alaska Railroad, was named general manager of the government-owned railroad.
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Noel Smith
Alaskan Railroad
Associated Press
Washington
Secry Work
Alaska
General Ager
Supporters of Lee Satterwhite for Speaker in Austin
Three Texas legislators supporting Lee Satterwhite for speaker visited Austin on December 31. Eugene Blount of Nacogdoches A H King of Throckmorton and Rey Young of Collingsworth were noted. Blount planned to move his family to Austin and lead the Satterwhite headquarters with R M Chitwood of Sweetwater.
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Lee Satterwhite
Austin
Eugene Blount
Nacogdoches
A. H. King
Throckmorton
Rey Young
Collingsworth County
Mr. Blount
Satterwhite
R. M. Chitwood
Sweetwater
Rabid Dog Attacks Children Near Allen Academy
A small dog owned by Albert Novak went mad Sunday night, biting multiple children including Evelyn Hugo Lenz Ervin and Emmett Lenz. The dog's head was sent to A and M College then Austin. telegram Tuesday indicated brain signs of rabies. Novak had the dog shot last night.
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Allen Academy
The
Eagle
Albert Novak
Hugo Lenz
Evelyn
Ervin
Emmett
Mr. Novak
A. and M. College
Austin
Brazos County Health Committee Meet January 3
The Brazos County Health Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting at the courthouse on Saturday January 3 at 3 p.m. All members are urged to be present without fail. Announcement by the chair, Mrs. A. H. Leidigh.
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Brazos County
Aged Teacher of Franklin County Dies at Home
Franklin Dec 31 Prof C F Scott long time Robertson county rural school educator dies at his home after months of illness. He served as principal of the Ridge school and leaves a widow and 10 children.
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Franklin County
Franklin
C. F. Scott
Robertson County
Scott
Ridge
Oil production in Wichita Falls district rises in 1924
Wichita Falls district oil output for 1924 reached 26,344,359 barrels, up from 24,162,750 barrels the year before. The district covers Wichita, Clay, Wilbarger and Archer counties, with reports compiled by the Wichita Falls Times.
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Wichita Falls
Associated Press
Wichita
Clay
Wilbarger
Archer Counties
Prohibition Unit to be Probed by Senate Committee
Washington December 31. The special Senate committee led by Senator Couzens of Michigan voted for further investigation of the prohibition unit. Private investigators will be engaged to aid the inquiry.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington
Prohibition
Couzens
Michigan
Blossom Time Presents Schubert Melodies at Palace Theatre
The musical comedy Blossom Time, featuring Franz Schubert as its central figure, captivates Broadway crowds with his melodic legacy. At the Palace Theatre, starting Friday night, January 2, the operetta promises the era’s finest tunes and a lasting delight for theatre audiences.
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Franz Schubert
Frank Schubert
Schubert
Century Theatre
Palace Theatre
Thomas Matocha Wedding in Bryan Unites Robert Thomas and Cecelia Matocha
On Saturday evening December 27 at 6, Rev W N Shell officiated the marriage of Robert Thomas of Brownwood and Cecelia Matocha of Bryan at the Presbyterian manse. Miss Matocha, a Bryan Hospital nurse, has many Bryn friends. The groom, a contractor, is well regarded. They left for Brownwood to visit the groom’s father and plan to return after January 1.
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Wm. N. Shell
Robert Thomas
Brownwood
Cecelia Matocha
Bryan
A. L. Mondrick
Bryan Hospital
New Year's Dance at Elks Hall in Bryan
A New Year’s dance will be held Thursday night at the Elks Hall in Bryan with music by the Aggieland Orchestra. Planning and decorations are by Clifford Mitchell Ransom Cole and G S Parker. Elk officials Carl Wipprecht Ransom Cole James Sullivan J M Lawrence Jr Clifford Mitchell oversee the event and invitation.
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Elks Hall
Bryan
Aggieland Orchestra
Clifford Mitchell
Ransom Cole
G. S. Parker
Elk
Carl Wipprecht
James Sullivan
J. M. Lawrence, Jr
Victor Artists Heard on Radio Night of January
The Victor Talking Machine Company announces a new practice of broadcasting programs by famous Victor artists. The first in the series will be aired from New York City and relayed to several stations on New Years night January 1. Miss Lucrezia Bori and John McCormack, with the Shannon Male Quartet and the Victor Salon Orchestra, will perform for Bryan listeners.
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Victor Talking Machine Company
Victor
New York City
Lucrezia Bori
John McCormack
Shannon
Victor Salon Orchestra
Bryan
Texas Leads in Convicts Sent to Leavenworth Prison
Four Texas federal districts sent 375 prisoners to Leavenworth in the last fiscal year, the highest state total. The Western District of Texas alone contributed 244 inmates, covering the upper Rio Grande region tied to narcotic smuggling.
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Texas
Leavenworth
Rio Grande
Penitentiary
Associated Press
Kansas
United States Federal Penitentiary
W. M. Fisher
Wilkerson and Searcy Form Local Medical Partnership
Dr L O Wilkerson announces partnership with Dr Searcy to practice medicine and surgery in Bryan starting January 1 1925. They will occupy five offices in the Moehlman Building next to McCulloch Gordon Co. Wilkerson served in China and at Rockefeller Foundation Hospital. Searcy, a Brazos County native, has led Hempstead practice and led local clubs and church fraternal groups.
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L. O. Wilkerson
Bryan
Searcy & Wilkerson
Moehlman
McCulloch-Gordon Co
Wilkerson
China
Edna Wicks
E. S. Wicks
Rockefeller Foundation
Southern Baptist Hospital
Chengchow
Henan Province
United States
Searcy
Brazos County
Hempstead
Medical College
University of Texas
Galveston
Lion’s Club
County agents of Brazos commended by director Walton
A December 29 1924 letter to C L Benson and Miss Laura Belle Roten Brazos county agents from T O Walton director of the Extension Service at A and M College commends their work in leading Edge Boys and Girls Club to first in state and district Farm and Ranch contest. He praises local support and the spread of school and farm solutions and wishes continued success in rural outreach.
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C. L. Benson
Laura Belle Roten
Brevos County
T. O. Walton
Extension Service Department
A. and M. College
Texas
Edge
Brazos County
Coun
Bank Robbery in Kansas City by Three Men
Three men held up the Kaw Valley State Bank in Kansas City Kansas and looted it of 11600 dollars. Seven people were forced into a back room and made to lie on the floor during the heist.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Kans
Kaw Valley State Bank
Bonar Morgan and Virginia Harlow married in city home
Bonar Morgan and Miss Virginia Harlow were married Monday December 29 at 8 p m in the home of Dr and Mrs Jno A Held in this city. Officiating was Dr Held in a ring ceremony attended by intimate friends. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Harlow and the groom works for Bryan Buick Company. They will live in Bryan in an apartment at Miss Grace Bowman's residence after a short bridal trip.
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Bryan Buick Company
Marlin
M. M. Erskine
Bryan
Col Ike Ashburn Speaker At A M Students Banquet
Temple reports the fourth annual Bell County A and M Ex-Students Association banquet with over 100 attendees. Lieut Wade Forester of College Station cadet corps presided as toastmaster, Judge Marion S Church of Dallas delivered the main address, and Ike Ashburn of College Station and Luke Balaird of Waco spoke as guests.
J Bryan Miller Praises Boy Scouts For Good Work
City Manager J Bryan Miller commends Troop No 4 for aiding on municipal Christmas tree preparations and light decorations. Scouts controlled traffic during gift distribution and one youth froze two toes due to extended post duty. He lauds loyalty and training, urging community support.
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J. Bryan Miller
Two 400-Pound Hogs Yield 19 Gallons of Lard
W. R. Goen of Coleview helped neighbor J. T. Kelley butcher two hogs on Christmas Eve. The dressed hogs weighed 800 pounds, and from the two animals 19 gallons of lard were rendered. Farmers call both the weight and lard output unusual.
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W. R. Goen
Coleview
J. T. Kelley
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Judge Caverly
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Marine Police
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Brazos County Health Committee
Thomas-Matocha
Walton
KAW Valleys Bank
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Col
Ike Ashburn
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