Objectives for 1926 for Bryan Texas
The column outlines plans for 1926 including an agricultural program with education and publicity, rising Chamber of Commerce funds, county good roads drive, new industries in Bryan, a city slogan, wide publicity, traffic signs, highway improvements, a Bryan College to Navasota route, widening and paving, poultry industry promotion, a larger hotel and municipal auditorium, Sue Haswell Park improvements, grade crossing protection, extensive tree planting, rural civic work, and expanding Bryan's trade territory and regional goodwill initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Navasot
Brazos
College
Brazos County
Sue Haswell
Colonel William Mitchell Resigns from the Army
Colonel William Mitchell submitted his resignation to the United States Army on January 27, effective February 1, 1926. He had been convicted as an officer and was under a five year suspension for criticizing government aviation policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
William Mitchell
Army
United States Army
Bryan Wreck Cause Assigned By Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission found a Houston and Texas Central Rail road collision near Bryan Texas on October 4 1925 was caused by a train crew failing to follow orders. The accident injured 50 people and the commission said the rule breach showed a desire to save time and sacrificed safety for speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Houston and Texas Central Railroad
Southern Pacific
Bryan
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Allen Defeats Navasota High By Score 40 18
The Allen Academy basketball team defeated Navasota High 40 to 18 in Bryan. A large crowd watched at the city hall gym. Players listed include McCullough 20 and Wright 10, with Bethea Sullivan Oliver Metts Sweat Ball Stoneham Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
Bryan
Navasota High School
City Hall
Navasota
Mit Dansby
Jack Bethea
Sullivan
McCullough
Oliver
Metts
Sweat
State May Seek Instructed Verdict In Hoffman Road Suit
In Austin on January 27 the State indicated it will seek an instructed verdict if defendants may present rebuttal testimony on fraud in the road suit against the Hoffman Construction Company. Ernest May, assistant attorney general, stated the plan as Judge Calhoun recessed court this morning and promised a decision this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Hoffman Construction Company
Ernest May
Calhoun
Rehearing Denied in 1923 Williamson County Assault Case
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overruled a motion for a rehearing in the Murray Jackson case convicted in 1923 for assault with prohibited weapons on A R Burleson at Taylor. The ruling ends the last of five cases tied to the Ku Klux Klan prosecutions led by Dan Moody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Murray Jackson
Williamson County
A. R. Burleson
Taylor
Court of Criminal Appeals
Dan Moody
Last Minute Jam At the Headlight Testing Stations
Motorists urged to immediately visit headlight test stations and tax collectors to avoid a rush at Texas registration. January 31 is the deadline for regular fees. delinquent registrants face a 25 percent penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Co. R Granberry
Automobile
State Highway Department
Prairie View Chorus to Broadcast From WTAW
The Prairie View Normal and Industrial College chorus of 50 voices will perform on Station WTAW in College Station Texas Friday January 29 from 8 to 9 pm CST. Negro spirituals and jubilee songs will highlight the program with a featured Negro male quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Eagle
College Station
WTAW
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Texas
Prairie View Normal and Industrial College For
A. and M. College of Texas
Florence Cretien
Eastern Conservatory of Music
Prairie View Normal and Industrial College
A. and M. College of Texas System
Prairie View
Junior Health Club Formed At Reliance School
Miss Elizabeth Curtis, county public health nurse, organized a junior health club at Reliance School. Lois Mathis is president, Ruth Mathis vice president, and Fila Crenshaw secretary-treasurer. The club meets weekly for 10 lessons with diplomas issued after completion by state health officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Curtis
Reliance
Lois Mathis
Ruth Mathis
Fila Crenshaw
Bureau of Child Hygiene
Prince of Wales’s horse dies during hunt
The Prince of Wales was unhurt when his horse dropped dead under him during a hunt in London on January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Associated Press
London
Prince of Wales
Madison County Judge Wins In His Ouster Suit
Madisonville mass meetings sparked an ouster bid against County Judge T Ferguson of Madison County after a dispute over a delinquent tax collection contract with a Dallas firm. A Madisonville jury deliberated about forty minutes before ruling in the judge's favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Fifth And Sixth Dollars School Money Paid Soon
State Superintendent S. M. Marrs informs county officials that the fifth dollar, and possibly the sixth, of the $14 apportionment may be paid before February 10. Reports from December and January could enable a $2.00 payment. the balance carried from prior years due to textbook administration shifts may delay final $14 payment until mid 1926. The 1-5 income allotment will create a textbook fund shortfall in 1926 27, requiring settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. N. Marrs
D. J. McDonald
Collector's Office Reopens At Night For Tax Payments
The collector's office will be open at night for three more days to allow payment of poll taxes and ensure eligibility to vote. Citizens are urged to visit after hours to complete the payment.
Poll taxes paid rising as voting deadline nears in Bryan
By Wednesday morning J Marion Ferguson reports 2368 poll taxes paid, about half of the expected total for 1925. The City Secretary’s office will stay open Saturday night to handle late payments before the January 31 close, with voting eligibility affected after February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy P. Bittle
Bryan
Two Boys Accused Of Pistol Theft From Local Gunsmith
Two nine year old boys were investigated after stealing a pistol from the Christian Gunsmith Shop. Sheriff Jess Conlee recovered the pistol. The youths were deemed too young for juvenile court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
Christian Gunsmith Shop
Jess Conlee
Cotton market closes higher on futures and spot quotes
Cotton futures closed today 5 to 10 points higher with local spot quotes at 19 3 4 to 20 1 4 cents.
Clerk Refused Open Safe To Houston Bandit
Houston night clerk H A Clayton faced an armed robber who demanded the safe be opened. He refused, saving guests several thousands of dollars in valuables. the bandit escaped with about 1500 dollars from the cash drawer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Houston
H. A. Clayton
Lon Richie Appointed Pound Keeper for Bryan
Lon Richie has been named pound man for the City of Bryan and resides near 24th Street and Ursuline Avenue. The office, headquarters at Allen Academy area, with contact at 1443. He will patrol the city and urge public cooperation to remove stray stock and protect property and gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Lon Richie
City of
Bryan
24Th Street
Ursuline Avenue
Allen Academy
Riche
Hensarling
Richie
Frisco Gains Board Representation on Rock Island
New York January 27 Frisco interests are solidifying control of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway, now owned by St Louis and San Francisco. Three Frisco nominees E N Brown J M Kurn and Jesse Hierschman joined the Rock Island board giving Frisco about one third of the directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
St. Louis and San Francisco Railway
Frisco
Rock Island Board
E. N. Brown
J. M. Kurn
Jesse Hierschman
Rock Island
Frisco Group
Five Die in Tenement Fire and Robbery Incident in New York
A tenement blaze in New York City early today killed five people including Mrs. Anna Falta and three of her seven children. George Kissen died from a head wound inflicted by bandits several nights earlier, leaving him unable to flee the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Anna Falta
George Kissen
Trinity Fire Insurance files charter in Dallas with big expansion
Trinity Fire Insurance Co of Dallas filed its charter in Austin with Insurance Commissioner R L Daniel after AG approval. Initial capital 250000 and 250000 surplus planned to rise to 1 million with 1 million surplus. Dallas leaders such as R A Belknap and E R Brown among incorporators. Belknap to be elected president at stockholders meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Trinity Fire Insurance Company of
Dallas
R. L. Daniel
R. A. Belknap
E. R. Brown
F. F. Florence
R. W. Higginbotham
Christian
E. W. Schoellkopf
Everett S. Owens
C. R. Miller
D. M. Faulkner
Louis M. Bourne
Earl Fain
P. R. Freeman
Louis Blaylock
J. C. Duke
C. W. Dawley
Edward T. Harrison
W. A. Keeling
R. V. Nichols
J. E. Jarrett
J. H. Frost
Harry H. Rodgers
F. L. Hillyer
George C. Vaughan
B. R. Webb
H. H. Bryant
J. Seligman
San Antonio
D. E. Greer
D. J. Harrison
J. M. Cary
H. K. Waddell
D. D. Peden
C. L. Kerr
Houston
N. P. Sanderson
John W. Wheeler
Fred W. Offenhauser
P. J. Aheron
Texarakna
L. A. Scott
McKinney
Belknap
Postponed Friendship and Homemakers class meeting
The January session of the Friendship and Homemakers class at First Baptist Sunday School is moved from Thursday to Friday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Parker Carrolls home on West 26th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship and Homemakers
First Baptist Sunday School
Parker Carroll
West 26Th Street
Fort Worth meet attendees study water works and sanitation
Bryan City Manager J Bryan Miller returns from the Southwestern Water Works Association conference in Fort Worth with notes for his city. The event drew 250 registrants and 100 visitors from across the United States, focusing on water systems, sanitation, and personnel. Miller plans to compare Bryan’s per capita costs with other cities and compile a detailed annual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bryan Miller
Bryan
College Station
Southwestern Waterworks Association
Ft. Worth
Miller
Oklahoma
Iowa
Kansas
Chicago
New York
Westbrook
F. C. Bolton
A. and M. College
RE. W. Steele
Former Governor Says Moody Is Building Up A Campaign
James Ferguson denied in Travis County District Court that Frank Lanham told W. T. Montgomery Ferguson was responsible for awarding the American Road Company contract. Ferguson accused Dan Moody of using the highway litigation to create a campaign issue for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
James Ferguson
W. T. Montgomery
San Antonio
Travis County
Frank Lanham
State Highway Commission
Montgomery
Ferguson
American Road Company
Dan Moody
Moody
W R Thomas Heads East to Buy for The Fair
W R Thomas proprietor of The Fair departs Thursday for New York City to spend two weeks buying spring and summer ready to wear millinery and variety goods. He makes these twice yearly trips to replenish stock as current inventory runs low after heavy fall and winter purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Thomas
New York City
Mr. Thomas
New York
Mrs. Buchanan Delivers History Talk to Reading Club
The Reading Club met Tuesday January 26 with a brief business session followed by Mrs Albert Buchanan delivering a thorough talk on The History of Brazos County. Emory Franklin underwent an appendectomy at his parents home and is resting well with friends hoping for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Buchanan
Brazos
Reading Club
Albert Buchanan
Brazos County
Buchanan
Emory Franklin
T. H. Franklin
Emory
C C Gustavus Rebounds From Home Surgery
C C Gustavus, operated on at his home a few days ago, is reported to be up and moving about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Gustavus
Governor Al Smith Narrowly Escapes Attack in Capitol
Albany January 27 officials say the late arrival of Governor Al Smith at the Capitol helped him avoid an armed assault by a shell shocked veteran seeking his bonus who entered the governor’s private office before being stopped.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
al Smith
Executive Department
Marriage Licenses Issued in Brazos County
The Brazos County records list marriage licenses issued since the last publication. Names on the official list include Lamar Ethridge with Oleta Outlaw, Samuel Brookhart with Lois Harris, Alonzo Pool with Joanna Jackson, Samuel Johnson with Bill Burleson, and others recorded by County Clerk A. S. McSwain and assistants Hubert S. Grant and Emma Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McSwain
Hubert S. Grant
Emma Bishop
Lamar I. Ethridge
Oleta Outlaw
Samuel E. Brookhart
Lois Harris
Alonzo Pool
Joanna Jackson
Sam Johnson
Bill Burleson
Osborne Wood Denies Passing Of Bad Checks
Osborne Wood son of Major General Leonard Wood denied the Florida charges of passing worthless checks. He said he would go to Palm Beach at once to straighten out the matters and clear his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Havana
Osborne Wood
Leonard Wood
Florida
Palm Beach
Farmers praise Martin ditchers in Brazos terracing drive
Hundreds of Brazos County farmers use Martin ditchers for terracing and drainage as County Agent Benson notes it as a top investment. Names of farmers praised include J L Sample, John Smith, Tom Elliott, Ed Chytil and many others. Terracing is hailed as vital for soil conservation and productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos
C. L. Benson
Chamber of Commerce
Edge
Wellborn
Kurten
Steele
J. L. Sample
John Smith
Tom Elliott
Ernest Moore
Ed Chytil
Fritz Kindt
Ed Church
J. O. Orr
E. J. Payne
Joe Locke
Charlie Locke
L. T. Wilson
Walter Armstrong
Ed Schram
W. F. Odom
Johnnie Koppe
Robert Davidson
Geo. A
W. Emory
D. J. McDonald
Frank Patranella
Sam Dan Antonio
Charlie Marino
Louis Stephan
Tom Benbow
J. L. Holligan
Paul Ponzio
D. W. Thompson
M. L. Parker
W. H. Burt
Maxey Buchanan
J. M. Conway
W. T. Crenshaw
T. C. Beard
Brazos County
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the People’s Column
Storm Center
Allen
Prairie View Chorus
Reliance School
Lk, A. Miller
A, and M College
J. Marion Ferguson
Trinity Fire Insurance CO
Echoes of
Jim
W.R. Thomas
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