Texas High Court Hears School Tuition Case
Fort Worth dispatch reports a street car shootout ending with the death of a 50 year old bandit identified as Will Boozer, a longtime convict escaping from Texas Penitentiary. Boozer’s partner fled as Carl Wynofsky fatally wounded him. Austin coverage notes the Texas Supreme Court hearing a suit by S Thomas B Lave on behalf of Neotap upil of Letet community and Dallas Independent School District over cross district high school tuition and out of district rates.
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Texas High Court
Texas
Ft. Worth
Fort Worth
Carl Wynofsky
Wynofsky
Barney Finn
Will Boozer
Boozer
Arkansas
Nate
Austin
Supreme Court
S. Thomas B. Lave
Dallas
Neotapupil
Letet
Dallas Independent Se
Riegel slams Crain over rackets protection in NYC
Riegel, a member of the committee on public safety, charged District Attorney Thomas Crain with protecting racketeers and giving the public a buggy ride as he sought to defend New York against rackets. The exchange was reported from New York on December 31.
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PY York
Riegel
Public Safety
New York
Thomas Crain
Crain
Emmett Holland thanks Brazos County for support during term
Emmett Holland, commissioner of Precinct 2 Brazos County, announces his term ends January 1, 1931 and thanks all citizens especially the four precincts road committees and landowners for cooperation. He pledges to assist in upbuilding the community county and state and signs as a friend.
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Bryan Eagle
Brazos County
Emmett Flolland
Bryan College Student Returns From A. and M. College
Ireland Hampton son of Judge and Mrs Ireland Hampton of Fort Worth a student at A and M College has returned to College Station last night He will spend New Year’s Day with friends in Houston Mrs Lee J Rountree has returned from El Paso where she spent Christmas holidays Mrs Are Haswell of Hollywood California who has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Tyler Haswell was escorted to Houston with her son Haswell Giraud to spend the weekend with friends Miss Mary Benbow daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Benbow of the Tabor community is at Bryan hospital critically ill with pneumonia
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Ireland Hampton
Ireland Hampton Ofort Worth
College Station
Young Hampt
Houston
Lee J. Rountree
el Paso
Mrs. T. &. Mitchell
Are Haswell
Hollywood
California
Tyler Haswell
Haswell Giraud
Mary Benbow
W. H. Benbow
Tabor
Bryan Hospital
Stolen Typewriter Recovered From Seed House
The Underwood typewriter recently stolen from Bryan Roofing Company office was found Tuesday afternoon in a seed house at Parker Gin. Two Black men arrested Tuesday were released as police and company manager L. H. Williams concluded they had no involvement.
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Underwood
Bryan Roofing Company
Parker Gin
L. H. Williams
Bryan pastors favor church publicity drive
The Bryan Pastors Association meeting Tuesday night approved a city wide church publicity campaign to run during the first three months of the new year. The campaign aims to promote church work and the churches’ activities, with a recommendation for boards of the city’s churches to approve it.
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Bryan
Williams charged in Texas sweetheart slaying case
Robert L. Williams, 17, a University of Texas sophomore and son of a Methodist minister, faces charges of fatally shooting his sweetheart with a rifle.
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Associated Press
Robert L. Williams
University of Texas
Former Missouri convict eyed as Griffith sisters’ slayer
County Attorney Bruce Potter outlined evidence he says links Earl Quinn alias Earl Howard to the Griffith sisters murders. Quinn, said to be in Tonawa the night before, allegedly left with pistol and gas gun intending to hijack a bootlegger. Evidence described as very damning.
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Blackwell
Okla
Bruce Potter
Missouri
Jessie
Jexia Griffith
Potter
Earl Quinn
Earl Howard
Griffith Sisters
Tonkawa
Quinn
Toniawa
Woman Who Shot US Commissioner Declared Insane
In Enid Oklahoma on December 31 a jury found Mrs. Dollie Douthitt insane after the September 26 shooting of United States Commissioner Tf. Z Wedgwood. The verdict followed a one hour deliberation as her lawyers filed for a new trial and then appealed after Judge E A Summers overruled the motion.
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Enid
Okla
Dollie Douthitt
Tf. Z Wedgwood
United States
H. 2
Christopher
Ernest Smith
E. A. Summers
Christmas Tree Fire Damages Wall and Ceiling
The first holiday season fire was sparked by a Christmas tree on West 20th Street. Jesus Loebes reported candles igniting wallpaper and slight ceiling damage, with the fire department responding this morning.
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Jesus Loebes
West 20Th Street
Kilgore to Get Gregg County Oil News Weekly
Hopkins, former editor of the Longview Daily News, announced today he will publish a weekly newspaper at Kilgore named the Gregg County Oil News. The first issue is due tomorrow, as East Texas oil strike activity grows in Gregg County.
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Longview
Ek, Hopkins
Longview Daily News
Kilgore
East Texas
Gregg County
War slowdown appears in 11th Federal Reserve district
Dallas December report shows November business in the Eleventh District slipping amid a severe recession. Department store sales fell more than usual for the season, and year over year comparisons were worse than any month this year. Wholesale purchases also declined sharply, signaling a broad slowdown across retail and wholesale sectors.
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Dallas
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Parison
Guatemala seeks U S recognition after coup
Dispatched reports from San Salvador say Guatemala's congress elected Dr Reina Andrade provisional president after the United States refused to recognize General Orellana who seized the presidency in a recent coup d etat.
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San Salvador
Republic of Salvador
Guatemala
Reina Andrade
United States
Orellana
Adams Higgs nuptials draw guests from several cities
Out of town visitors arrive for the marriage of Miss Ida Belle Higgs to E Vergne Adams at the First Baptist church tonight. Attendees include Miss Lollabeth Garvin of Navasota, Miss Virginia Hendrix of San Antonio, W B Wrenn of Austin, Mr and Mrs Joe Wrenn and Miss Ida Wrenn of Normangee, Mrs R H Kerry, Edward Berry and Nick Mainer of Waco, Mr and Mrs Edward Lowe of Stanton, and Rev and Mrs R J Marshall of Houston.
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Ida Belle Higgs
E. Vergne Adams
First Baptist Church
O'Clock
Lollabeth Garvin
Navasota
Virginia Hendrix
San Antonio
W. EB. Wrenn
Austin
Joe Wrenn
Ida Wrenn
Normangee
R. H. Kerry
Edward Berry
Nick Mainer
Waco
Edward Lowe
Stanton
R. 3. Marshall
Houston
Days of Slavery Are Recalled on East Texas Farm
NACOGDOCHES December 81 4% A relic from slavery days is found on the old Bill Jackson plantation in Etoile by Angeline river. In 1859 Dr Brown planted hundreds of acres in ribbon cane to make syrup and ordered two iron kettles of 400 gallons each. The Civil War halted the plans, leaving one kettle in the Jackson yard unused for 71 years.
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Nacogdoches
Etoile
Bill Jackson
Dr. Brown
Jackson
Angeline
Jacckson
Weather Outlook for Bryan and Texas Regions
Special to The Eagle. In New Orleans on December 31, the Bryan area can expect generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday with freezing temperatures tonight. East Texas should be generally fair tonight and Thursday with frost in central and northern portions. West Texas remains generally fair tonight and Thursday with probable freezing southeast tonight.
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Eagle
New Orleans
Bryan
East Texas
West Texas
Lions Club Meet a Night of Music and Talk in Bryan
Bryan Lions Club hosted an evening of music and entertainment led by pianist Mrs Roy Danforth. Featured were a solo dance by Ethelyn Cox and a nurse maid and sailor dance by eight girls, plus vocal numbers by Mrs George Branch. Cyril Luker joined as a new member. discussion covered 1931 club activities and a recap of 1930 efforts.
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Bryan Lions Club
Roy Danforth
Danforth
Ethelyn Cox
Bryan
Waco
Elizabeth Ann Bradley
Peggy Stuart
Hellen Miller
Esthier Marie Rochelle
Rachel Delameter
Ruth Neeley
Mary Elizabeth Danforth
George Branch
A. J. Buchanan
Cyril Luker
Lion Harry L. Durham
Herbert H. Sutton
The
Home Insurance Company
Dallas
Lion R. C. Franks
H. C. Ferguson
Mitt Dansby
Jno
W. E. Paulson
A. S. Ware
Harry L. Durham
Bruce L. Warrwick
R. A. McDaniel
D. Paul Dansby
R. G. Williams
W. S. Howell
Lamar Jones
R. C. Vesedy
Mrs
Pianst
Lower California Split Into Northern And Southern Territories
Mexico City report states the Chamber of Deputies, in a closing session, created an additional territory by dividing Lower California at the 28th latitude into northern and southern regions. This increases Mexico to 28 states, one federal district, and five territories.
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Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
California
Mexico
Judge named by Moody for 8th district
Austin December 31 Gov Moody announced L L Bowman of Greenville named Eighth District Judge and reappointed State Board of Education members 4 O Gulerie Amarillo and Mrs J E Watkins Henderson for six year terms.
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Austin
Moody
L. L. Bowman
Greenville
4. O. Gulerie
Amarillo
J. E. Watkins
Henderson
State Board of Education
Lessons of Past Must Be Conned Opines McDonald
Texas agriculture outlook for 1931 rests on diversification and coordinated action. J E McDonald, agriculture commissioner-elect, cites obsolete one crop systems, need for crop rotation, soil preservation, and cooperative marketing aided by the Federal Farm Board. He urges close cooperation among the state department, federal agriculture, A and M College, press, and agricultural clubs to align production with consumption and boost purchasing power.
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Austin
J. E. McDonald
Texas Commissioner of Agriculture
Federal Farm Board
T Am
State Department of Agriculture
Federal Department of Agriculture
A. and
M. College
Woman's Club Postpones New Year's Game Tournament
Members of the committee in charge report the game tournament set for New Year's night at the Woman's Club has been postponed indefinitely.
Australia starting new year cycle greets America early
Melbourne residents welcomed 1930 at 9 0 clock in the morning as New Year greetings traveled across radio waves to Schenectady New York from Australia. The time difference explained the seemingly premature messages as Australia rang in the new year while America still paused at the end of the old one.
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Schnectady
N. Y
America
Australia
Melbourne
Cotton and Grain Market Steady Amid Quotes
No change noted in the cotton market today with local spot prices quoted from 918 to 912 cents. The report highlights stable trading as merchants and buyers monitor supply factors and nearby demand.
Tires Stolen From J. J. Dink Garage on Bryad Avenue
Thieves entered the J. J. Dink garage on Bryad Avenue Tuesday night and stole a number of tires. No crew was left behind, according to police reports filed this morning.
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J. J. Dink
Bryad Avenue
More Self Help Is Farmer Need Shown This Year
O B Martin director Texas A and M College Extension Service notes a year of drought and low farm prices. The farm and home demonstration program, run with the United States Department of Agriculture, tested farmers and advisers. It did not make Texas agriculture profitable but aided demonstrators to earn money in hard times and pointed to relief through intelligent self help. Preliminary figures indicate profits amid adversity.
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O. B. Martin
Texas A
M. College Extension Service
Dreuth
Extension Service
M. College
United States Department of Agriculture
Texas Agriculture
Eleven Dead in Colombia Party Riots In Santander
Eleven people were killed and twenty injured in clashes between Conservative and Liberal party supporters in Capitanijeo Santander department Colombia. Federal troops patrolled the village today and order appeared restored.
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Bogota
Columbia
Capitanejo
Santander
Feedral
Education Board Plans to Moody January 12
The State Board of Education adjourned to January 12 to present Gov. Dan Moody with recommendations for school legislation. Key proposal shifts funding basis to January February enrollment, aims to cut duplicate instruction in higher education, with a questionnaire sent to all institutions and analyzed by J. A. Guleke.
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Austin
State Board of Education
Dan Moody
S. M. N. Marrs
J. A. Guleke
Amarillo
Intend to Marry Notices Filed by Three Couples
Three couples filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Tuesday. The pairs are John Robinson and Lot tie Reblett of Brazos, Pete Loria and Nellie Comardo of Robertson, Jim Davis and Roy Mae McCurry of Grimes.
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Jess B. McGee
John Robinson
Lottie Reblett
Brazos
Pete Loria
Nellie Comardo
Robertson
Jim Davis
Roy Mae McCurry
Grimes
Bank Mergers At Abilene Retain Officials
Abilene December 31 The First State Bank and the Clyde National Bank at Clyde announce a consolidation retaining their current officers. They will occupy the First State building and use the Clyde National name.
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Abilene
First State Bank
Clyde National Bank
Clyde
First State
Clyde National
Kipling Celebrates 65th Birthday Quietly in Sussex
Rudyard Kipling marked his 65th birthday at his secluded Sussex home near Burwash. He stayed out of public view, receiving greetings by letter telegram and cable from around the world while offering few visitors.
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Kipling
Sussex
Burwash
England
Rudyard Kipling
Kipling Society
County Commissioners to Approve Bonds in New Session
County commissioners will meet in session to approve bonds for re elected or newly elected county and precinct officials. The meeting will also include discussion of duties and personnel changes as Neil Morrow is named in relation to the session.
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Neil Morrow
Most Unethical Says Couzens of Hoover's Action
Washington December 31 44 Chairman Couzens of the senate interstate commerce committee described President Hoover action as most unethical. He condemned a union among eastern railroads for a four system consolidation announced yesterday.
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Couzens
Hoover
Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Will Rogers Bemoans Land Speculation in Hollywood Letter
Will Rogers writes to the editor of The Hollywood California urging readers to curb speculative buying. He mocks credit fueling land and housing flips and urges a form of land and property tax or change to reduce endless town market churn.
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Hollywood
Cal
Dee
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