Cuba names Hevia as provisional president amid turmoil and succession
The revolutionary junta appoints Carlos Hevia as Cuba's provisional leader after Gran San Martin resigns. He resigns after 40 hours, handing to Carlos Mendieta, as Cuba endures a fifth president in five months amid opposition and debate over U.S. recognition. Mendieta, a veteran national figure, is viewed as liberal rather than radical.
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Carlos Hevia
Cuba
Gran San Martin
Island Republic
Carlos Mendieta
Hevia
Annapolis Naval Academy
United States
Naval Academy
Jefferson Caffery
Roosevelt
State Department
Gray
Cuba America Sugar Company
Annapolis
Interior
War and Navy
Antonio Guil
Gerardo Machado
Machado
Mendieta
Spain
U. S
Career Path Led Cum mings From Banking to Federal Roles
The narrative traces Cum mings rise from his first job at Illinois Trust and Savings Bank to leading positions in major firms. He served on 25 boards not including banks and joined the American Car Foundry Company under Woodin. He became secretary to the Treasury's executive assistant and later head of the FDIC. Conflicts with Comptroller O Connor preceded his move to Continental Illinois, largely RFC‑owned, pleasing key figures.
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Treasury
Morgenthau
Marriner Stoddard Eccles
Ogden
Utah
Eccles
Twelve Apostles of the
Mormon Church
West
Brigham Young College
Scotland
America
Browning Firearms
Idaho
Wyoming
Amalgamated Sugar Company
American Sugar Company
First Utah Savings Bank
Sego Milk Products Company
Eccles Hotel Company
Willard-Farmington
Logan City
Roberts
Justice Roberts
Germantown
Germantown Academy
University of Pennsylvania
Law School
Philadelphia County
United States Housing Corporation
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Walter J. Cummings
Chicago
Woodin
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Cummings
Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company
Jessie Jones
RFC
Ilinois Trust & Savings Bank
American Car Foundry Company
FDIC
Plan Big Rally And Thanksgiving At Local Church
The First Baptist church voted to celebrate paying half of its debt on schedule with no missed payments. Dr. W. H. Andrew announced the plan during services and a March celebration was approved. Former Bryan church members and pastors will be invited to a rally day with committees to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
W. H. Andrew
Bryan
John Heard Astin Earns Honor Roll at New York School
John Heard Astin son of Mrs R Q Astin of Bryan is on the honor roll at the New York School of Fine and Applied Art 2239 Broadway New York City for fall term excellence in advertising illustration. He will complete training in the spring. The school has a Paris branch with students from the United States Canada and other countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heard Astin
R. Q. Astin
Bryan
New York School of Fine and Applied Art
Parsons
Broadway
New York City
Astin
Paris
United States
Canada
Pioneer Negro James Robertson Dies in Brazos County
James Robertson 88, longtime Brazos County farmer and pioneer Negro citizen, died Tuesday and was buried at Canaan cemetery. He owned his land, lived in the county most of his life, and was a charter member of the Negro Masonic lodge, held in high regard by both white residents and the wider community.
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James Robertson
Brazos County
Canaan
Robertson
Negro Masonic Lodge
Licensed to Marry in Local Registry
Morris Thibadeaux and Mrs Al bina Zak and Albino Hernandez and Guadalupe Contaera have been licensed to marry Jimmie Burden and Leola Barnes also granted a license
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Thibadeaux
Albina Zak
Albino Hernandez
Guadalupe Contaera
Jimmie Burden
Leola Barnes
Brenham Fire Dept Plans 50th Maifest Monarchs Picked
Brenham Texas January 29 Miss Lillian Louise Adams and Frank Wood III are chosen as king and queen of the Brenham fire department Maifest. The celebration is set for May with date to be announced. Firemen and citizens serenaded the royal pair at the queen’s home after the acclamation.
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Brenham
Lillian Louise Adams
Prank Wood III
Brenham High School
Eriest Hermann
T. A. Adams
Texas cotton sign-up reaches about 400000 acres in 225 counties
College Station reports 131306 acres rented to the Secretary of Agriculture through Jan 22 in 1934 35 Texas cotton contract sign-up. Total statewide sign-up near 400000 acres. final totals depend on Feb 1 deadline and eligibility rules.
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College Station
Secretary of Agriculture
Texas
O. B. Martin
Texas A
M. Extension Service
Mr. Martin
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Martin
Extension Service
H. H. Williamson
The
Stroke Fatal To Normangee Postmaster Joseph Wrenn
Norman age 15 year Normangee postmaster Joseph Wrenn died of a heart attack Monday at Rock Island station while awaiting the mail. Born June 7 1866 in Mississippi he lived in Normangee about 27 years. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm with Mason lodge. Interment in Normangee cemetery. Survived by son Hermann and two brothers and two sisters.
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Joseph Wrenn
W. S. Higgs
Trannie Wrenn
Normangee
Rock Island
Mr. Wrenn
Mississippi
Masonic Lodge
Veteran magistrate dies in New Braunfels area
Albert Toepperwein, 66, longtime Justice of the Peace of Bulverde in Bexar County, died Monday in a New Braunfels hospital after a period of illness. His grandfather and father were also justices of the peace. He leaves a wife and five brothers.
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San Antonio
Albert Toepperwein
Bulverde
Bexar County
New Braunfels
Grace Mc Kay Confirmed Post Master at Madisonville
Dispatches from Washington report Grace Mc Kay has been confirmed as post master for Madisonville. The action follows a lengthy confirmation process and ends rumors of scheduling delays at local offices.
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Washington
Grace McKay
Madisonville
Reed Announces For Re Election For Third Time
Brazos County Sheriff J H Reed announces reelection bid after two terms. He cites courtesy and impartiality in duty and notes support from residents. Deputy C L Baker and Horace Reed assist, with Mrs Reed feeding prisoners. Reed is a native who previously served 18 years as Harvey precinct constable and now resides in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Reed
Brazos County
Courtey
Harvey
Bryan
Watson Seeks County Commissioner Post in Precinct 1
Y C Watson a longtime Midway resident since 1913 and builder by trade announces his candidacy for county commissioner in Precinct 1. He says his experience with people and projects qualifies him for road building and other duties and pledges to serve his precinct and the county as a whole.
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Y. C
Jake) Watson
Midway
Watson
Grimes County Buys Mexia Cut-Off for New Highway
Grimes county commissioners have purchased the old Mexia Cut-Off right of way to build a straight road from Navasota to the northern county line near Iola. The plan is to grade widen and add bridges with enough gravel for an all weather route. Work may start soon pending weather and state highway department advisement.
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Mexia
Grimes County
Navasota
Iola
C. A. Isbell
O. L. Steele
Highway Department
Faust and college reform through a Mephistophelean tale
A columnist frames a Faustian allegory to critique university governance during World War I era upheaval. Mephisto guides betrayal by Extension Service, Farm Labor Union, and commodity promoters, culminating in a vision of redeemed agriculture led by reformers, contrasted with a cautioned fate for a controversial administrator.
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Mephisto
Martha
Chamber of Commerce
College
Valentine
Farm Labor Union
Demeter
Huey Long
Senate
Walpurgis
Faust
Mephists
Perisphone
Farm Bureau
Aaron Sp O
Aaron
Holy Moser
Philemon
Baucis
Cotton Growers
Farmers’ Union
Clyde L. King
Novel plan boosts attendance at S. S. class contest
The Business Men's Bible class uses a weight based attendance contest led by captains Tom Sweeney and FE Yeager. In the January 28 report the class total weighed 16 000 pounds with 12 000 pounds present, making results more interesting each Sunday.
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Tom Sweeney
FE. Yeager
Printer’s Price Offer Cuts Costs and Boosts Quality
Local print shop invites orders with promises of lower prices and superior workmanship. Contact by phone at 36 for quotes and examples of recent work.
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Utah Bankers’ Association
Herbert Hoover
Owen J. Roberts
U. S. Supreme Court
Minnesota
New Deal
NRA
Charles Evans Hughes
John J. Parker
North Carolina
Pepsides
Pomerone of
Ohio
Terrell
Fred Massingill
Terrell Tribune
Massengill
Texas Editorial Association
Northeast Texas Press Association
Fred Massengill
Owen J, Roberts
Walter J, Cummings
New York School
Brenham Fere
Reed
People’s Column
Satan
Cave
BAYER
N.R.A
S. Ss
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