United States urged to abandon gold standard debate fades
The New York Times notes that the crisis and currency depreciation threaten London prestige as world financial center. It reports reluctance from the Scandinavian States Japan Belgium Italy and Germany to adopt proffered similar steps, arguing for a future return to the gold standard and warning against voluntary surrender by the United States.
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London
Scandinavian
Japan
England
Belgium
Italy
Germany
United States
New York Times
Birth of Charles James Cox January 13 1749
Today in history notes the birth of British statesman Charles James Cox on January 13 1749. Cox pursued public service and held roles in government during his era.
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Charles James Cox
County Court Prunes Ex Officials to Cut County Spending
County commissioners adopt a cash based budget and require purchase orders for county charges to tighten expenses. The move targets ex official salaries and aims to align expenditures with actual receipts amid expected revenue shortfalls. The editor notes broader public push for economy and cites potential consolidations at federal and local levels.
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Commissioners Court
John N. Garner
Army
Gold Standard Debate Reflects Deeper Currency Beliefs
The essay recalls past gold standard fights such as free silver and fiat money clashes, notes a calmer current attitude in the West and South, and argues that abandoning gold is unthinkable while praising the ongoing defense of the standard amid wartime stress. It highlights Kahn’s push to keep the standard intact and cites historical finance lessons from 1900 onward.
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Perps
Kahn
Senate
United States
Europe
New York Bank
United Tes
England
Call for local relief over federal aid for unemployment
Walter S. Gifford urged Senate backing for keeping relief local and community driven. He argued major cities need immediate work programs, while small towns can fund aid through local Chest or Good Cheer. The piece criticizes federal dole plans and favors rapid, work-based relief.
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Walter S. Gifford
Hoover
Organization For the Relief of the Unemployed
Senate
Washington
Bryan City Considers Public Water Mains Work to Alleviate Unemployment
Bryan city commission weighs extending water mains in three areas to improve fire protection and service. Officials stress immediate employment for Bryan residents, reduced current costs, and a plan to start within weeks, with adjournment to next Friday for final decision.
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Bryan
Exas A. & M. College
State Fire Insurance Commission
South College Avenue
Political Notes on Amarillo Leader Clinton Small and Local Races
Clint C Small of Amarillo denied an Austin report claiming he would not seek governor and would run for re election to the senate. K P Gibbs of Madisonville announced candidacy for Madison county judge. he is a brother of W F Gibbs and has a long teaching and public service record. Senator Nat Patton of Crockett seeks re election to the senate. his district includes Grimes county.
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Clint C. Small
Amarillo
Austin
Senate
K. P. Gibbs
Madisonville
Madison County
W. FP. Gibbs
Bryan
Gibbs
Hardin County
Nat Patton
Crockett
Grimes County
Coleman elected Colorado Chamber of Commerce president
InCOLORADO on January 13 Dr P C Coleman was elected president of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce.
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Colorado
P. C. Coleman
Colorado Chamber l of Commerce
Bowery Night Walks Through Winter Squalor and Regeneration
A New York writer strolls from Chatham Square to Cooper Union, describing Bowery taverns and squalor amid a drift toward gloom. He recalls missions offering coffee and revival, and notes a mix of reformed drinkers and hard cases, ending with a note on a sensational headline about corsetmakers and a columnist break.
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New York
Bowery
Chatham Square
Cooper Union
Jack
Earth
Port Said
Alaska
72Nd Street
Ohio
McCauley Mission
Water Street
Trial of Robbers plays at College Avenue Baptist Church
The Intermediate B Y P A of College Avenue Baptist Church will lead Wednesday prayer service. The Trial of Robbers will be performed by the young people and the public is invited to attend.
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College Avenue Baptist Church
Daily Bible Thought on God’s Wonderful Works
A devotional message highlights Psalm 40 5 praising God for innumerable deeds. It frames gratitude for God’s mighty acts as beyond counting and invites reflection on His gracious works.
City National Bank elects directors and officers for year
The Bryan Daily Eagle reports the City National Bank annual meeting elected J. W. English Jno K Parker E E Astin G S Parker J N Cole and A W Wilkerson as directors for the coming year with Jno K Parker replacing Ed Hall. Officers chosen were G S Parker president E G Astin vice president A W Wilkerson cashier Ed S Derden assistant cashier and Eo W Crenshaw assistant cashier. Also noted is the 83rd birthday dinner for A Hensarling with a large local gathering and festive meal hosted by Mrs. Hensarling.
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Bryan Daily Eagle
City National Bank
J. W. English
Jno. K
Jno
Hensarling
A. Hensarling
J. L. Hensarling
G. B. Hensarling
P. H. Hensarling
R. L. Buchanan
A. C. Williams
C. A. Patterson
G. L. Deaton
Diner Waite on the Need for Better Roads
The piece argues that permanent roads are essential to a growing community. It links good roads to business, markets, and connections between city and rural areas, warning that poor roads isolate rural sections and slow development. Citizens should support road-building efforts.
Architect Ralph Adams Cram on church design and spirituality
Bryan Eagle quotes Ralph Adams Cram arguing that a church should not only express creed but spur spiritual energy. He notes his views mix ecclesiastical conclusions with engineering and warns that a church built to stimulate spirit could be idolized, contrasting with traditional heathen idols.
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Bryan Eagle
Ralph Adams Cram
Cram
Dear Mister Editor Harp Class Shows Modern College Wit
Les Akers notes a Western state university conflict between president and students over campus drinking and necking while observers joke about college education being practical. He cites a harp class at the University of Kansas School of Fine Arts as proof of cultural surprises and mocks the notion that modern college life lacks practicality.
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Western States
Neckin
Licker
Runnin
University of Kansas School of Fine Arts
LES Akers
Prohibition Split Seen in Democratic Ranks Says Monitor
The Christian Science Monitor argues that renewed tensions over prohibition threaten to split the Democratic Party. It critiques a proposed platform device by Daniel Raskob that would push for state control of liquor via a constitutional amendment and nationwide referendums, warning it could alienate drys in the North and South and fail to unify the party.
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Democratic Party
North
Democratic Party of
South
America
Jefferson
Raskob
Drys
Friends of Woman Suffrage
National Committee
Christian Science Monitor
Can Sacred Stimulus Come From Sight Or Spirit
The State Press in Dallas News questions whether religious inspiration depends on grand architecture or inner faith. It argues a blind person could not gain divine sense from an idol seen only in words, and asks if God is better worshiped in a closet than in a cathedral designed by an artist.
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Mr. Cram
State Press
Dallas News
Folks Mainly About Folks From Wednesdays Daily
Mrs Jno F Ettle received a letter from Mrs P M Raysor now visiting her daughter Mrs C L Wignall of Port Arthur. Raysor says she broke a small bone in her right hip before Christmas but is recovering and plans to move to California this month where she will reside with daughter Mrs Elmer Russell. J M Atkins of Rock Prairie visited Bryan today as did George Jones of Reliance trading with Bryan merchants. T A Hensarling of Coleview also visited Bryan. Mr and Mrs Paul Mikulee and their young son from Edge community were among Bryan shoppers.
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Jno. F. Ettle
P. M. Raysor
C. L. Wignall
Port Arthur
California
Raysor
Elmer Russell
J. M. Atkins
Rock Prairie
Bryan
George Jones
Reliance
T. A. Hensarling
Coleview
Paul Mikulee
Little Son
Edge
W. 8. Howell
Relatives in Houston and Bryan visitors noted in Eagle update
Webb Howell visits relatives in Houston and plans to return this afternoon. Kenneth French of Dallas returns after visiting Bryan and College Station. Rose Ann Rippy of Dallas visits Farm Home River Oaks with the Fosters. Lawrence Komar of Kurten and family visit Bryan. Komar expands farming beyond cotton on about 100 acres. F. B. Dulaney of Corsicana chooses Bryan as headquarters. moves Feb 1 with wife and daughter. Evelyn Grace urges executive board meeting for the Business and Professional Women’s Club tonight at 7 15 at Mrs. Bentley’s home. C. E. Jenkins of the First Methodist Men’s Bible Class appoints a committee for a clinic event.
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Webb Howell
Houston
Kenneth French
Dallas
Bryan
College Station
Rose Ann Rippy
George Foster
River Oaks
Brazos River
Lawrence Komar
Kurten
Eagle
Komar
Brazos County
Bryan and
Crockett
F. B. Dulaney
Oil City
Dulaney
Evelyn Grace
Business and Professional Women's Club
M. R. Bentley
C. E. Jenkins
First Methodist Church
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