Reed Refuses to Attack Vice President on Senate Floor
In Washington on January 20, Vice President Dawes and Senator Reed of Missouri clashed over debate rules. Reed said he would not attack the vice president on the floor since Dawes could not reply, though Dawes had assailed him on radio. Dawes clarified he meant the New York senator in his remarks.
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Missouri
Dawes
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Chamber
Reed
Senate
World Court
New York
Bryan civic group seeks crepe myrtles for beautification
The People’s Column urges Bryan residents to contact Mrs J W Batts chair of the Bryan Woman’s Club special committee to obtain crepe myrtles at a reasonable price. People with cuttings roots or other growth means are asked to donate to support a campaign this favorable season.
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Bryan
J. W. Batts
Bryan Woman’s Club
Lions Club Hosts Triply Rich Music Recital Night
The Lions Club program featured a Campus Cats performance led by Carl Sprague with C R Dockum and Mr. McKenzie, a dramatic reading by Mrs E W Chaney of College Station, and piano pieces by W E Langlotz. Houston guest John T Bonner attended and praised the event.
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Lions Club
Carl Sprague
Victrola Record Fame
C. R. Dockum
Mr. McKenzie
Lions
Victor Records
New York
Bryan
College
E. W. Chaney
College Station
Ogden
W. E. Langlotz
Langlotz
Houston
Lamar Jones
Fred Pale
Lion Hunt
Lion
Erskine
John T. Bonner
Henry Locke
E. J. Hunt
W. E. Neeley
W. E. Langletz
A Coulter Smith
Harry 8.Edge
W. E. Chaney
Fred Hale
R. L. Brown
M. M. Erskine
Jno
T. Bonner
R. V. Armstrong
S. E. Eberstadt
Pat Newton
J. Bryan Miller
F. D. Fuller
Edwin BE. Aldridge
M. F. Vitopil
R. E. Bosque
J. M. Ferguson
C. Hoyle
Maurice Searcy
J. H. Hensarling
C. A. Searcy
R. Dockum
Mrs. Roy Danforth
Rev S L Joekel Named Chair at The Seminary
The Rev Sam L Joekel pastor of First Presbyterian Church Waxahachie was elected to the chair of Christian Education and English Bible at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary by the board of trustees meeting in Austin.
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Austin
Sam L. Joekel
First Presbyterian Church of
Waxahachie
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Rabies Kitten Bites Five Year Old in Caldwell
Caldwell, Jan 20 Sarah Elizabeth Parkhill five daughter of Mr and Mrs T B Parkhill was bitten by her pet kitten Friday the kitten age unknown and believed infected with rabies She was taken to Austin Sunday for treatment.
Dempsey Tunney Heavyweight Title Bout Nearing Pact
New York January 20 The Evening Telegraph reports negotiations nearly complete for a July championship match between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney at Boyles Thirty Acres in Jersey City, the arena controlled by Tex Rickard.
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Associated Press
New York
Evening Telegraph Today
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Boyles
Thirty Acres
Jersey City
Tes Rickard
Aggies Fall to TCU in Close College Basketball Tilt
In College Station on January 20, Texas A&M led 32 26 but TCU closed the game strongly to win 38 34. Aggies scored only two points in the final five minutes as the Christians surged with 12. A well played game decided by late rally and teamwork.
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College Station
Jan
T. C. U. Cage
Aggies
Christians
Salesman found dead in car near Caldwell from heart trouble
Virgil E. Cammack a Lexington salesman was found dead in a roadside car ten miles west of Caldwell Thursday evening. Judge R Bates held an inquest and ruled death from heart trouble at age 52. He is survived by his wife one daughter and one son. Marlin officers captured forger Stash Biezenski in the county jail awaiting examination next Saturday on two forgery charges. He was brought from Marlin to Bryan by Sheriff Jess Conlee and is also wanted in Robertson county for similar offenses.
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Caldwell
San. &C
Virgil E. Cammack
Lexington
Gus
R. Bates
Mr. Cammack
Marlin
City of Bryan
Stash Biezenski
Bryan
Jess Conlee
Biezewski
Parker-Astin Hardware Company
W. L. Jackson
Allen Smith
Robertson County
Kingdom of
Israel
Zebedee
James
John
James Allen
Temperatures For Past Week At Texas A M College
A weekly tabulation from January 11 shows maximum temperatures ranging from 48 to 68 degrees and minimums from 32 to 49. Precipitation traces occurred on January 14 with 1.06 inches recorded on January 16.
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Division of Entomology
A. and
M. College of Texas
F Thomas
Cotton Market Dips as Futures Close Lower
Cotton futures closed 3 to 5 points lower with receipts quoted at 20 to 12 cents.
Two Talks On Plan Of Liability At A M College
Homer Mitchell, manager of the Texas Employers Liability Insurance Association of Dallas, delivered two addresses to engineering students at A and M College. He discussed the Texas Employers Liability act its applications and the psychological principles of dealing with people.
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Eagle
College Station
Homer Mitchell
Texas Employers Liability Insurance Association
Dallas
A. and M. College
Texas Employers’ Liability Act
Albuquerque Wins Location of New Hospital Site
Albuquerque New Mexico was recommended today as the site for a thirty seven million dollar hospital and farm colony for tubercular patients by the Hospital Location committee of the War Mothers Memorial Association. Favorable action by the executive committee is expected.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Albuquerque
New Mexico
War Mothers Memorial Association
Chicago Slayer Is Arrested In St. Louis Mo
Martin Durkin of Chicago, a murderer sought in a nationwide search, was arrested by Department of Justice agents in St Louis upon his arrival from San Antonio.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Associated Press
Saint Louis
Martin Durkin
Department of Justice
San Antonio
Senate considers tax cut bill amid swift debate
Chairman Sm9t presents a reduction measure to the Senate as lawmakers weigh a tax cut package. The bill faces rapid discussion and potential floor action in the current session.
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Sm9t
Senate
Tax reduction bill presented to Senate. wait for Smoot report
Washington Jan 20 The Finance committee formally presented the tax reduction bill to the Senate but Chairman Smoot has not finished the compromise report. He will not ask for a vote before Monday and may delay action if no World Court agreement is reached.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Smoot
University Is Winner From Mustang Team
The University of Texas basketball team defeated Southern Methodist University 28 to 20 in Austin. Texas showed strong defense and passing, earning its first conference win in three starts. The Mustangs dropped to 0-3 in conference play after losses to TCU and Rice.
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Austin
University of Texas
Stewart
Longhorns
Texas
Mustangs
Rice
Bicycle Theft Raises City Bryan Headlines
Two delivery bicycles stolen in two weeks from local stores alarm residents. The Sam B. Wilson Store bicycle valued at about $35 and the James Drugs Store bike valued at $40 were taken after being left behind or near the premises. Police investigate.
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Sam B. Wilson
James
Moody seeks rehearing in Archer County case
Attorney General Dan Moody of Texas on January 20 asked the Supreme Court for a rehearing of the Archer county case. The court had recently ruled that the organization of Road District No. 2 in Archer County was unconstitutional.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dan Moody
Texas Today
Supreme Court
Archer County
Engineering Teachers Meet Set for Thursday
College Station January meeting of the Engineering Teachers Conference will be held Thursday morning at 8:00 in the Physics lecture room. Professor H R Brayton will present the principal paper on “Why Freshmen Fail.” Attendees invited by program committee chair J J Richey.
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College Station
Engineering Teachers’ Conference
H. R. Brayton
J. J. Richey
Dean E. J. Kyle Attends Texas Farm and Ranch Banquet
Dean E. J. Kyle of the School of Agriculture travels to Dallas to address county and home demonstration agents on "The Importance of an Agricultural Education" at the Texas Farm and Ranch banquet this evening.
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College Station
Dean E. J. Kyle
School of Agriculture
Dallas
Texas Farm and Ranch
State Wins A Point In the Hoffman Case
In Austin a judge ruled the Hoffman Construction Company must answer the State’s second amended petition filed December 16, rejecting their plea of privilege as a general appearance. The defendants filed a bill of exception.
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Associated Press
Austin
Hoffman Construction Company
Calhoun
NJunctions Filed Against Mexican Law Protest
Foreign oil concerns drive protest against a retroactive clause as groups file injunctions in response to Mexican law changes. Organizers urge officials to reconsider terms impacting energy competition and industry standards.
Mexico oil firms ask injunctions against new petroleum law
Mexico City reports that about 58 foreign oil companies have filed applications for injunctions opposing the retroactive provision of the new petroleum law. The filings come from multiple sources seeking delays or reversals of the policy.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Delegation to Austin Reports Pitts Bridge Repairs
John M. Lawrence president of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce and committee members returned from Austin after a productive conference with the State Highway Commission on Pitts Bridge. Repairs will begin within a month and cost about 17 000 dollars, per Lawrence. The party included W. A. Boyett Brazos County roads maintenance superintendent and attorneys F L Henderson Lamar Be thea and judges H O Ferguson J T Maloney.
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Associated Press
John M. Lawrence
Bryan and Brazos County
W. A. Boyett
Brazos County
Air Squadron Flies to Cuba From Norfolk
NORFOLK VA Jan 20 The naval air squadron departed for Guantanamo Cuba with twenty three planes in the lead section. Two more planes including the flight commander’s were delayed by engine trouble.
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Associated Press
Norfolk, Va
Naval Air Squadron
Guantenamo
Cuba
Barn fire destroys Henderson property near Caldwell
A barn owned by T. B. Henderson of west Caldwell burned Sunday night. Investigators have not determined the fire’s cause.
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Caldwell
Weather Forecast for Bryan and Nearby Areas
The Weather Bureau reports unsettled weather for Bryan and vicinity tonight and Thursday with occasional rain and colder conditions expected Thursday.
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the Eagle
New Orleans
Bryan and
Greatness as a life theme in a First Baptist sermon
H O Boatwright outlines that true greatness lies not in wealth power or public roles but in faith and family devotion. He highlights the Shunammite woman as a model of hospitality faith and domestic virtue and warns against seeking fame through ambition misaligned with moral duty.
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H. O. Boatwright
First Baptist Church
Paul
Solomon
Napoleon
Waterloo
Kaiser
God
War Department Opposes Equal Status for Airplane Arm
Washington January 20 The War Department again rejects giving aircraft co equal status with land and sea armaments. Secretary Davis told the House Military Committee Our answer is no He backed the President’s air board findings on a bill to create a Department of National Defense.
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Davis
Accord Air Board
Department of Defense
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
House Military Committee
Department
Department of National Defense
Air Board
Death of Mrs. Lovie Trant Gammon in Mobile
Mrs. Lovie Trant Gammon died Monday January 19 at 2:40 AM in Providence Infirmary Mobile Alabama. She was 36, born in Bryan, daughter of W. P. Trant, widow of this city. The body to Bryan for interment, funeral Wednesday at 2:00 AM at her father's home with Rev. Pipkin and Rev. Tatum officiating. Survived by father seven brothers and five sisters. Bryan connections include J. J. Brown Mrs. Geo Foster Elva Trant and others.
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Bryan
Lovie Trant Gammon
Providence Infirmary
Mobile
Alabama
George Foster
Gammon
W. P. Trant
T. C
J. J. Pipkin
J. J. Tatum
H. O. Ferguson
Bert McMorris
Forrest Jones
H. B. McDowell
Chas. Wetter
W. O. Holmes
J. R. Trant
Kingsville
P. x. Trant
Miami
Florida
Emmett Trant
San Angelo
Bob Trant
Keith
Sam Trant
J. E. Brown
Geo. Foster
Elva Trant
Charles Smith
E. L. Long
Wellington
Kansas
Boriskie Birds Dominate Texas Egg-Laying Contest Leads
V J Boriskie’s Golden Rule Poultry Farm tops the Ninth Texas National Egg-Laying Contest with Barred Rock Hen No 23 laying 31 eggs in December and 52 across November December. Barred Plymouth Rock No 19 added 48 eggs in two months, with No 23 setting November records and tied high counts by birds from El Paso and California. Boriskie’s flock praised as among the nation’s best as insiders note his farm’s development.
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Golden Rule Poultry Farm
V. J. Boriskie
Boriskie
el Paso
Texas
Lankershim
California
Prominent Bryan Pioneer Ernest Maraun Dies at 95
Ernest Leopold Maraun, 95, died about 1 00 am at his daughter’s home in Kurten after a long life in Bryan area. Born in Prussia, he was a tailor by trade, longtime resident of Kurten and Bryan, member of Evangelical Lutheran Church, honorary Sons of Hermann, and father to six with three dying in infancy. Funeral held at Kurten home with burial in Bryan Cemetery.
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Ernest Leopold Maraun
August Prinzel
Kurten
Mr. Maraun
Pascrien
German East Prussia
Austin County
Braves County
Bryan
Henry, Kurten
John Wittmen
Griesser
Wittmann
Maraun
Charley Niteh
Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Sons of
Hermann
West Bryan
William Plagens
Prinzel
J. J. Kasiskie
Minnie Conrad
Guaste Plagens
Otto Plagens
Mary Lou Pringel
Mia
August Prinse
John Ernest Wittman
Aug
Marie Turasek
Shifflett
Brownsville
John Wittman
Ernest P. Niteh
Charles Gee
Niteh
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Jadorn
Joe Mikulee
Millie
Robert
Elsie
Nina Mae
Edge
Mikulee
Eagle Office
Ernest Maraun
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