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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
5
Governor Neff told the Legislature that the state has grown top heavy in its governmental affairs and called for a reduction of government machinery. He spoke in a formal message dated January 27 from Austin.
Governor Pat M. Neff informed West Texas representatives he would not recommend abolishing the Board of Water Engineers. He will draft a message to the legislature aligned with the Fort Worth platform calling for eliminating nonessential boards and consolidating departments. The West Texas delegation stressed the board’s irrigation role, and Texas irrigation law amendments were discussed with lawmakers and attendees including Leonard Tillotson and J A Starley.
Judge William L Davidson longtime presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals died suddenly after fishing. Texas officials ordered half day sessions and flags at half mast. Funeral set for Saturday at University Methodist church with Chief Justice Nelson Phillips speaking.
Delegates to the ninth annual Older Boys Conference at A&M College begin arriving at noon for a three day session. About 500 boys over 15 and 190 workers expected from across the state. The program opens with a 7 30 pm general session in Guion Hall led by Dr W B Bizzell, followed by a lyceum concert by Miss Josephine Martino at the Y M C A building. Cotton market closes at 2 g elgek today 30 points up. Local middling sells at 12 1 2 cents, low middling 7 cents. Cotton seed quoted at 17 dollars per ton. Sallee... Use Eagle classified ads.
Chicago January 27 National move at fifty seventh Chicago Dental Society meeting aims to classify dental hygienists with trained nurses and permit them to assist dentists. The program includes nationwide mouth hygiene education in schools with demonstrations on brushing and links to overall health.
Twenty three members of the Texas legislature who served in the U S forces during the world war attended a banquet in Austin as guests of John W. Young executive committee member for the tenth district department of Texas American Legion.
Justice Department recom mends clemency for Eugene Debs who is serving time in Atlanta Ga for espionage act violations. The recommendation will go to President Wilson in a few days. Wilson opposed a pardon saying it would lower morale if another war comes.
Houston officials announce Negroes will be barred from the February 9 city primary after a legal opinion from Murray B. Jones. He says the Democratic executive committee may judge voter qualifications, citing city code sections on party prescribed qualifications. It notes past primaries did not permit Black voters.
Frank E. Watkins of the Portland boxing commission announced that Jack Dempsey will defend his title next April in a ten round decision match here. Jack Kearns confirmed the plan after a conference with commission representatives. The venue is the pavilion of the Pacific International Live Stock Exposition and the match will be on a percentage basis with appearance forfeits and a check signed immediately.
Two bandits robbed the Exchange Bank at Nash Texas, securing $299 from the counter while a second man kept the engine running. They fled in a stolen car later ditched two miles from Nash. deputies captured two Texarkana men and recovered all the money.
The House passed an agricultural appropriation bill carrying about 34 million dollars. It moves to the Senate for consideration. Separately the Presbyterian women invite Bryan ladies to a meeting with Mrs. W. N. Shell at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Astin on January 31 between 3 and 6 PM.
Former Senator H P Brelsford heads a plan to staff West Texas Chamber of Commerce observers at the Texas Legislature. West Texans seek a separate and independent West Texas A M College with a harmonized board to secure federal land grants and aid. Brelsford predicts West Texas will surpass the existing A M College in fifteen years and envisions military training and strong livestock programs.
Klansmen from many Southern states will lead a parade tonight ending at the Fair Grounds to commemorate the founding of the invisible empire at General Nathan Bedford Forrest's 1867 home. Mounted guards will deny entry to uninitiated.
Porter Meeks was sentenced to 25 years in state prison by a Dallas jury for the September Waldorf Hotel dice and hearts robbery. He faced charges of stealing 8000 dollars and 3700 in diamonds from J C Huft. Co-defendants Pres Fanning and Earl Rife were not arrested. Meeks claimed his sentence had been commuted and that he was paroled after four years.
The Southern Tariff Congress opened in Atlanta on January 27 with discussion on tariff levees and their impact on southern production. Joby Ki Kirby of Texas, the president, delivered the welcome address in response.
The hot dish will be served again at the East Side School Friday at 12 o'clock. Mothers may ensure their children receive a bowl and spoon. The usual charge of 5 cents each will be collected.
The Texas House engrossed the judiciary appropriations bill with 1921 22 and 1922 23 figures. A committee amendment cut porters salaries in courts. A joint resolution to raise Confederate pension tax from 5 to 7 cents was engrossed. Horton proposed a tax sale redemption change to double taxes and penalties.
The Bryan Cemetery Association directors met at 10 o clock with members George A. Adams Mrs A B Carr Jr Mrs Edgar Covey Fred L Cavitt and H E Eberstadt present. The treasurer showed 348.50 cash on hand and 3.50 in weekly disbursements. Fifteen new members were added since the last meeting including one paying five years in advance. The committee said extra mail responses from out of town parties subscribing for year due. Groundwork reported two days of work due to weather with dead trees being cut and other trees trimmed to a uniform size. The improvement in cemetery grounds is noted as pleasing and permanent.
City Tax Collector Guy P. Bittle urges payment by January 31 if possible, warning against last day delays. He notes April 5 as the election date for five new city commissioners and mentions other important bond issue elections may follow later in the year.
Acting Treasurer Allen announced treasury holdings at 13.8838 billion dollars, 10 billion more than usual, due to notes deposited by foreign governments to secure war loans following the resignation of Treasurer Burke.
Austin Texas January 27 The Senate confirmed Captain G A Herring for the prison commission after a week of executive session.
Hillsboro Texas Jan 27 two boys were arrested by the sheriff s department in connection with an attack on Grandpa Rumbeck a county merchant Sunday night Jan 16. The younger under 18 took juvenile court sentence and will be sent to Gatesville while the 20 year old is held for an examining trial. An advertisement in the Daily and Weekly Eagle will bring results.
Government crop review by USDA statistician cites Texas as leading agricultural wealth in 1920 with a total crop value of 611 million dollars and 127 million for all crops. It notes declines from 1919 but confirms Texas dominance over Iowa and Illinois.
The A M College of Texas band directed by A H Fairleigh will give a concert at the Navasota high school auditorium Monday night February 1. The show follows a successful vaudeville run and will tour several nearby towns on request.
H M Crenshaw of Bryan is active in Y M C A work at Southern Methodist University where he serves as treasurer. He plays on the varsity basketball team and has been involved with university publications including roles with Rotunda. He is a member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity and takes a leading part in student activities.
Governor McRae said he would send a special message to the legislature asking it to recognize the lynching of Henry Lowry near Wilson, urging strong new measures to curb mob violence.
Farmers in Bryan report the recent cold snap will save the fruit and berry crop in Brazos County. Warm weather had buds forming and blossoms near, but the drop in temperature and cold winds stopped growth and protected the trees. The county could be a productive fruit region with proper care and larger orchards.
In Austin on January 27 Harvey Hertzberg of Bexar County introduced a bill to authorize state and public schools to cooperate with the federal government in nation building and to create an Americanization Council. Gibbs and Hare promote drastic reductions in sale prices as a separate note. Remember the slogan Buy it in Bryan.
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