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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
1
Governor Neff told the Legislature the state has grown top heavy in its governmental affairs and urged substantial cuts to reduce the machinery and overhead of state government.
Governor Pat M Neff told West Texas representatives he would not recommend abolishing the Board of Water Engineers. He plans a legislative message aligned with the Fort Worth platform urging consolidation of nonessential boards while preserving irrigation interests.
Delegates to the ninth annual Older Boys Conference at A M College begin arriving at noon for a three day session expected to draw about 500 boys over 15 and 190 workers from across the state. Dr W B Bizzell opens the program at Guion Hall at 7 30 pm with a lyceum concert by Miss Josephine Martino. Cotton closes at 2 o'clock with gains of 30 points. middling at 12 1 2 cents and seed at 17 dollars per ton.
Chicago January 27 Associated Press reports dental hygienists from across the United States and Canada gather for the Chicago Dental Society’s fifty seventh anniversary to push legislative recognition. Dr C N Johnson cites laws barring non dentists from basic tooth cleaning and outlines a nurse like role for hygienists. The meeting launches a nationwide mouth hygiene drive to improve child mouth health through school instruction and demonstrations on brushing and dental care.
Twenty three Texas legislators who served in World War II gathered in Austin as guests of John W. Young. The event highlighted their military service in the United States forces and honored their wartime contributions.
Federal agents advise the Department of Justice to pardon Eugene Debs now serving a prison term in Atlanta for espionage act violations. The attorney general completed study and will submit findings to President Wilson who said he would not grant clemency.
Houston officials will not allow Negroes to vote in the February 9 city primary. The Democratic executive committee cites a legal opinion by Murray B. Jones that the committee decides voter qualifications. Chairman James S. Griffith announced the policy, noting past practice has barred Black voters.
Portland boxing officials announce Jack Dempsey will defend his title in April in a ten round decision match arranged by the Portland boxing commission. Jack Kearns confirms the plan as the commission selects an opponent. The event will be held at the Pacific International Live Stock Exposition pavilion on a percentage basis with immediate forfeits and a signed check.
Two bandits held up the Exchange Bank at Nash west of Texarkana. They took $299 from the counter while a second man watched the street and then fled in a stolen car owned by Dr. Lightfoot. Deputies chased and captured two Texarkana men, recovering all the money.
The Agricultural appropriation bill carrying about 34 million dollars was passed by the House today and now goes to the Senate. Invitations were issued for a Presbyterian church gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Astin on College avenue for January 31 from 3 to 6 PM.
Former Senator H P Brelsford heads talks on West Texas Chamber of Commerce relays at Austin sessions. West Texans seek a separate West Texas A M College with independent board, federal aid likely via harmony with existing college directors, aiming for military training and strong livestock programs. The group touts West Texas as ideal for agricultural and animal breeding education.
In Birmingham Alabama thousands of Ku Klux Klan members arrive for a ceremonial commemoration of the invisible empire of Tennessee founded in 1867. Klansmen from many Southern states join a parade to the fair grounds where ceremonies will be held, with mounted guards at the gate to bar uninitiated entrants.
Porter Meeks was sentenced to 25 years in prison for taking part in a September Waldorf Hotel dice and hearts game holdup in Dallas. The crime involved $8,000 in cash and $3,700 in diamonds. co-defendants Pres Fanning and Earl Rife were not arrested. Meeks claimed a prior commutation and parole after four years.
Discussion of tariff levees and their effect on productive industry in the south opened the Southern Tariff Congress in Atlanta Georgia. John K Kirby of Texas delivered the welcoming address which was followed by a response from the president.
The hot dish will be served again at East Side School on Friday at noon. Mothers may provide a bowl and spoon for their children. A charge of five cents per child will be made.
Ausin Texas Jan 27 Acting under the urgent request of Speaker Thomas the House engrossed Wednesday afternoon the judiciary appropriations bill The bill carries 1921 22 1 442 478 and 1922 23 1 438 213 The committee reduced only a few hundred dollars of board of control recommendations A committee amendment cut porters salaries from 720 to 600 annually A joint resolution to amend the constitution to raise Confederate pension tax from 5c to Te was engrossed A Horton resolution submits a constitutional amendment on tax sale property redemption The Horton plan allows redemption for twice the taxes and penalties to facilitate repurchase by owners and curb speculative buys by companies
The Bryan Cemetery Association held a 10 o'clock meeting with directors George A. Adams Mrs A B Carr Jr Mrs Edgar Covey Fred L Cavitt and S E Eberstadt present. The treasurer showed 348 50 on hand and 3 50 in disbursements for the week. The membership committee added 15 new members since the last meeting including one paying five years in advance. Mail responses from out of town supporters continue with dues for the year. Weather limited grounds work to two days but dead trees are being cut and all trees trimmed to uniform size. The grounds show marked improvement due to the association work.
City Tax Collector Guy P. Bittle urges payment by January 31 if possible, noting April 5 elections for five new city commissioners and other bond issue votes may occur later in the year. He emphasizes avoiding last minute payments.
Acting Treasurer Allen announced the treasury total after a count prompted by the resignation of John Burke. The treasury stood at 13.883 billion dollars, about 10 billion more than usual, due to notes deposited by foreign governments to back war loans.
Austin Texas January 27 The Senate confirmed Captain G A Herring for the prison commission after a week of executive session.
Hillsboro Texas January 27 two youths arrested by the sheriff's department in the attack on Grandpa Rumbeck a county merchant. One offender under 16 will be sent to Gatesville after juvenile court sentence while the 20 year old is held for an examining trial. An advertisement in the Party and Weekly Eagle notes expected results.
Houston January 27 The Texas crop report credits 1929 with an overall good year despite late spring frosts labor issues and money strain. Total value of the ten main crops reached 611 016 000 with 27 400 000 for total crops, placing Texas first in agricultural wealth ahead of Iowa and Illinois.
A M College of Texas band under director A H Fairleigh will perform in Navasota at the high school auditorium Monday night February 7. The tour follows a successful vaudeville style show at the college and marks Fairleighs first year directing the band with a history of work in England and America.
H M Crenshaw son of E W Crenshaw Bryan is among SMU students active in Y M C A work where he serves as treasurer. He plays on the varsity basketball team and has held roles with the Rotunda publication including editor in 49 20. He belongs to Delta Sigma Phi and takes a leading part in student activities.
Little Rock Ark Jan 27 Governor McRae said he would ask the legislature to recognize the Wilson lynching of Henry Lowry a negro and push drastic laws to curb mob violence in the state.
Farmers in Bryan report the recent cold snap will save the fruit and berry crop in Brazos County. Warm weather had set buds and blossoms, but the two day drop and cold winds stopped growth, protecting trees and promising productive orchards with proper care.
A bill authorizing state and public school cooperation with the federal government in Americanization was introduced in the Texas Senate by Harvey Hertzberg of Bexar County. Gibbs and Hare announce drastic reductions in their clearance sale prices and the Bryan slogan is urged: Buy it in Bryan.
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