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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1928
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows Bryan post office matter and local business rate notes. Mentions March 1992 and the term representation duties, with unclear names and addresses. The readable items suggest postal and economic notices from the Bryan area, lacking full details.
The text portrays Maks tactfully opposing Al while not voting for him. It credits the Saith-Robinson alliance as a leading Democratic bloc and lauds Governor Semith as an outstanding New York leader. Robinson is praised in the South, while Semith is broadly popular beyond the Mason-Dixon Line.
The piece chronicles the life of Senator Joseph T. Robinson, born April 26, 1872, rising from Little Rock congressman to Arkansas governor and U.S. senator. It notes his roles as Democratic convention chairman and master of ceremonies, with a Senate term lasting through 1931 and Texas joining Arkansas in praising him as one of the South’s great sons.
Bryan received a Saturday afternoon tribute with remarks by U S Senator Rora S Copeland of New York. The speech praised Bry as affable and well spoken, contrasting with Southern rhetoric and highlighting Copeland's positive view of New York. Al Smith leads his own campaign, shaping plans without committee control, based on personal achievements.
Remark on Bryan as the era’s greatest orator and most popular political figure. Notes his broad appeal across the American public and persistent high regard despite past electoral defeats in 1896 1900 and 1908.
Tomorrow marks the 152nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with ceremonies in Bryan featuring patriotic elevational events by the American Legion and Knights of Pythias. Speakers urge vigilance against new oppressions and reflect on liberty’s enduring price amid turbulent times.
The State Florists Association holds its convention in Fort Worth from July 10 to 12. If they live up to their motto say it with fewer we wonder what they will broadcast.
General Alvaro Obregon has been elected president of Mexico for a six year term. He will leave Callen and is hoped to prove a wise president for the interests of Mexico and the United States.
Jenn G W Allen of the Helliew community dies Tuesday morning at 6 40 at the D A Phipps home in Union Hill after a long illness. He was 68 years 10 months and 6 days old and had lived in Brazos County for over 20 years. Funeral services set for Wednesday July 4 at 2:10 at McCulloch Damsby Chapel Bryan with Rev Jesse Thomson officiating. Burial in Gordon Springs Alabama. Pallbearers: C A Carson J M Carroll J D Martin Roy Foster I G Pile C P Powers.
James Sullivan, a popular A. and M. athletics business manager, traveled through Lubbock Brownwood and Denton to visit his ill sister Miss Jessie Sullivan. He observed West Texas League games noting clubs losing money but good play in the stormy season. He planned to return for business across North Texas cities.
The Johnson Rohde Auto firm to be re established to sell Oakland and Pontiac cars and run a filling station from the former Hassell Motor Co building on Washington Street. O S Johnson of Smith Drug Co and Henry Rohde, early auto pioneers, lead the venture with plans to serve Brazos and surrounding counties.
In New York on July 3 a body of an unidentified Italian was found in a vacant Brooklyn lot. Police believe he is another victim of a murder gang that began Sunday with the killing of Frankie Yale, associate of Scarface Al Capone.
Charley Judie, a negro farmer on Benchley road, brought to the Eagle office a turkey egg weighing 4 1 2 ounces laid by a hen in his flock of 26. Judie says his turkeys bring good money.
Rev Day of the First Baptist Church delivered a stirring sermon on determining God’s plan using John 7 17. He argued will power governs action and urged effort to overcome fear pride and love of self, concluding with Christ as life everlasting for believers who fail in their own strength.
Providence R I July 3 The first British bloodshed of the American Revolution is said to date from ninety. A ship contributed money and title to a memorial for her grandfather and the apron was to go to the committee for preservation. The original Mr James Sabins Tavern is still used in Providence as part of a dwelling at East and William Streets.
Five University of Texas law students will campaign July 21 for Vernon Lemens a RainBow candidate for representative of the 9th district. The group will later cover Bosque County with itinerary including Cleburze Venus Valley Mills Clifton Meridian Irade and Walnut Springs.
Washington reports on a two week probe into public utility publicity organizations across four states. Testimony cited payments and sponsorships by utility groups to state agencies and colleges, including funds for research and speakers, with figures ranging from 10 to 57 dollars and a planned increase in a university fellowship.
Red blooded World War veterans will find a span of He-man sports at the American Legion convention in October in San Antonio. Local promoters plan prize fighting rodeos bullfights circuses football games and a sham battle with Second Division troops plus air demonstrations at Kelly Field and Fort Sam Houston.
Willie Rich Hollis and Beulah Pison of Normangee were married at the bride's parents home J and Mrs L C Pinson with Rev Gibb Foster officiating. They departed for Colorado and Western travels shortly after the ceremony.
Governor Smith rejects present national prohibition as unsatisfactory. He pledges enforcement of the constitution while urging fundamental changes through elected representatives. He stresses Jeffersonian democracy, local self government, and aims to lead the Democratic ticket to victory in November.
A health notice urges readers to seek proven medical relief from chronic ailments, warning against substitutes. It promotes consulting an experienced physician for conditions including stomach trouble weight loss headaches and bone pain as part of Pellagra treatment.
N H Cook, long associated with Smith Drug Co here for over three years, is named manager succeeding O S Johnson who moves into the automobile business. Cook brings 25 years in the drug trade and previously ran a Beaumont drug store, and will continue the firm’s progressive policy.
Brazos County candidates must file their first expense report at least 25 days before the first primary. County Clerk A S Mc Swain confirms filing with him, and has prepared forms to facilitate this legally required duty.
Roy C. Stone of A. M. Wal drop & Co Bryan clothiers won the prize for best window display at Dallas trimming school held by Wilson Bros Chicago. He faced rival window trimmers from Texas and Oklahoma and the school was declared a success by attendees.
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