John W. Davis Wins on 103rd Ballot
A county report states John W. Davis was chosen on the 103rd ballot amid a county election. The article notes a hard fought vote and concludes with the winner's name and context.
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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1924
Page
1
Assistance of Police Sought in Mexican Assault Case
A wealthy American woman was assaulted near Mexico City, prompting authorities to seek police aid. Investigators appeal to the public for information and outline the suspected timeline and locations connected to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Three American Bandits Attack Mrs Johnson Residence
The American embassy sought police help in Mexico City to capture three American bandits who attacked the residence of Mrs Johnson in Mixcoac. They posed as oil men and demanded large sums, but were refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
Johnson
Mixcoac
Here
Kurten Plans Brazos Day and Community Picnic
Kurten community group meets at the school house to plan Brazos County Day at the Short Course. County Agent Benson notes good attendance. Johnnie Sabo is chosen as 2 minute speaker, Will Kelley and Tal Tobias as song leaders. Three boys selected as yell leaders: Jim Kurten, Britton Risinger, Fred Herling. A July 10 practice meeting is called. A community picnic is planned for the week after next with date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurten
Brazos County
C. L. Benson
Johnnie Sabo
Will Kelley
Tal Tobias
Jim Kurten
Britton Risinger
Fred Herling
Kurten School
Special address planned by President Bizzell at Old Settlers Reunion
Georgetown July 9. The twentieth annual Williamson County Old Settlers Association reunion runs July 12–21 at Nelsons Park Round Rock with speakers T H McGregor Judge Ike D White Joseph W Bailey Clarence H Wharton Adina De Yavalla and Dr J C Hardy Dr W B Bizzell will give special addresses. The program spans Old Settlers Parent-Teachers Shriners and Agricultural days with Shrine Band music from Austin Round Rock Taylor Georgetown and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Williamson County Old Settlers Association
Nelsons Park
Round Rock
Texas
T. H. McGregor
Ike D. White
Austin
Joseph W. Bailey
Dallas
Clarence H. Wharton
Houston
Adina de Yavalla
San Antonio
Old Settlers
Parent-Teachers Association
Shriners
J. C. Hardy
Baylor College
Belton
W. B. Bizzell
Texas A
M. College
Shrine Band of
Round Rock Band
Taylor
Committee to Pick Building Site for Singing Convention
Brazos County Singing Convention tabernacle committee met on Saturday July 5 and decided not to have one community bid against another. The group will seek a central site raise funds and build to avoid rivalry. Members include I M Cook chair Harvey E A Peters P L Barron Jim Lloyd T A Hensarling Jr Geo Jones Relance Tal Tobas John Whitten Will Henry Edge Jim Cloud and J E Hensarling Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Singing Convention Tabernacle Committee
I. M. Cook
Steep Hollow
E. A. Peters
Harvey
P. L. Barron
Wellborn
Jim Lloyd
Rock Prairie
T. A. Hensarling, Jr
Millican
Geo. Jones
Relance
Tal Tobas
Kurten
John Whitten
Tabor
Will Henry
Edge
Jim Cloud
J. E. Hensarling
Bryan
James Skyfield Dies At 71 In Bryan Home
Attorney James Skyfield died at 2 30 this morning at the home of Mrs. W T Crenshaw in Bryan aged 71 years 11 months and 3 days He is survived by his wife formerly Miss Helen Rigby of Bryan The Skyfields moved from Houston three months ago Funeral services are set for 7 30 tonight at McCulloch Gordon chapel with Rev S Moylan Bird Burial will be in Richmond Virginia shipped by the H T C accompanied by his wife and Mr and Mrs Wm Rigby Born in Berkshire England He came to the United States many years ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Skyfield
W. T. Crenshaw
Helen Rigby
Skyfields
Bryan
Houston
McCulloch-Gordon Chapel
S. Moylan Bird
Richmond
Wm. Rigby
England
Berkshire
Ku Klux In Regalia Attend The Prager Reed Morn Wedding
At 4 am Mrs Frances Reed and Mr H H Prager wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev H C Willis officiating. Six Klan members in regalia attended, reciting The All Seeing Eye Is Upon You. The couple plans a bridal trip to South Texas and will reside in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Reed
H. H. Prager
H. C. Willis
First Methodist Church
Elmer Reed
George Call
Ku Klux Klan
Houston
Galveston
Orange
South Texas
Sylvan Beach
Bryan
Reed
Prager
F. W. Heitman & Co
Lfe
Bryan Folks Motoring On Sight Seeing Trip Through West Texas
Post card greetings from Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Swallow and daughter Bettie describe a Fredericksburg hill country trip. They praise roads and scenery, note visits to Enchanted Rock and The Balancing Rock, and mention abundant wildlife and camping spots in West Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
West Texas
A. P. Swallow
Bettie
Fredericksburg
Texas
Swallow
Pitts Bridge Opens After High Water Repairs
Pitts Bridge was reopened to traffic after repairs to the approach span washed away by high water. A 40 to 50 foot span covered the excavation, restoring the direct crossing between Brazos and Burleson counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitts Bridge
Brazos
Burleson
Western Union Manager Leaves for Goree Vacation
R. C. James, local manager for Western Union in Goree, Texas, leaves by car for Goree to spend a week with his parents and relatives. H. M. Gresham from Dallas will act as local manager during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Goree
R. C. James
Western Union Telegraph Company
Texas
H. M. Gresham
Dallas
Mr. James
Yankees Win in Olympics Defeats Finland
United States athletes dominate Finland as Americans pile up a huge score in Olympic competition. The win underscores American strength in the event, with strong performances across multiple disciplines contributing to the decisive victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
U. S
Hubbard Proves Star At Olympic Stadium in France
The United States dominated the third day of the Olympic Games at Colom bus France, with Hart Hubbard winning the long jump at 24 feet 6 inches and Clarence Houser taking the shot put at 59 feet 2.5 inches. The U S also swept four of six places in the shot put and triumphed over Finland, while Great Britain struck in the 800 meters with D G A Lowe edging the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Olympic Stadium
Columbus
France
Stars and Stripes
United States
Finland
Dehart Hubbard
University of Michigan
Clarence Houser
University of Southern California
Glenn Hartranft
Leland Stanford
Ralph G. Hills
Princeton
Great Britain
D. G. A. Lowe
Harold Abrahams
Beason and Eberstadt Address Colored Farmers Meeting
A large gathering at the 3rd Baptist African Church included members of negro agricultural clubs and others. County Agent C L Beason spoke on general farming topics while Secretary Eberstadt discussed the Negro County Fair, with strong interest expected from the colored community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3Rd Baptist African Church
C. L. Beason
Eberstadt
De Hart Plans Move to Bryan for Children’s Schooling
T W De Hart intends to relocate his family to Bryan around September to allow his children who finished Steep Hollow schooling to attend higher school. He aims to buy a suitable lot and build a home while pondering whether to keep the farm or hire a tenant farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. DE Hart
Bryan
Steep Hollow
Steep Hollow Meeting Names Brazos County Day Leaders
Steep Hollow residents elected Alton Risinger song leader Annie Laurie Cook two minute speaker Brady Risinger yell leader and Laura Mims chairman. Laura F Mathis secretary committees formed to assure full attendance for Brazos County Day July 31 at A M. A follow up meeting planned with officers and agents. Bryan delegates included C L Benson Laura Belle Roten A W Buchanan and S E Eberstadt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steep Hollow
Brazos County
C. L. Benson
Alton Risinger
Annie Laurie Cook
Brady Risinger
Laura Mims
Lela Fae Mathis
Bryan
Laura Belle Roten
A. W. Buchanan
S. E. Eberstadt
Smetana School Barbecue Picnic and Dance Planned
On Wednesday July 16 the Smetana School house grounds host an annual picnic and barbecue to aid the school. Chas Merka and Principal D L Turner organize with a speaker from A and M College in the morning and political candidates speaking for a few minutes. Barbecue plates cost 50 cents at noon, ice cream and drinks sold on site, and a big dance will close the day at Kosarek brothers hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smetana School
Chas. Merka
D. L. Turner
M. College
Kosarek Brothers Hall
Bryan Girl Enjoys Camp Kiva at Medina Lake
Miss Lilla Graham Bryan writes about her stay at Camp Kiva near Medina Lake on the San Antonio road. About twenty five girls are under military rule with director Miss Eunice Aden of the State University and counsellors. Daily work and play are scheduled, reflecting systematic living aimed at health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilla Graham Bryan
Kiva
Medina Lake
San Antonio
Eunice Aden
State University
Picnic at Cedar Creek Draws Crowd on Fourth
A considerable crowd gathered at Cedar Creek south of Edge on Friday for a basket dinner and social meeting. Political candidates spoke, the main feature of the occasion was the speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Creek
Edge
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Barbecue Draws Thousands
A Bryan Texas event at the Bryan Country Club hosted by the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan drew an estimated three to four thousand attendees. Speakers espoused pro segregation, American patriotism, and claimed equal rights while defending the group’s existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Country Club
Bryan
Bryan Klan
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
J. E. Covey
Peenrn Mut
Davis Wins Democratic Nomination After 103rd Ballot
At Madison Square Garden on July 9 John W. Davis of West Virginia secured the Democratic nomination after the 103rd ballot. Texas votes swung to Davis, giving him a rising tally as Underwood and Meredith trailed. McAdoo’s delegates were released to align with Smith officials to prevent a late move to Meredith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Madison Square Garden
New York
John W. Davis
West Virginia
William J. Bryan
William Gibbs McAdoo
Meredith
Davis
Texas
Illinois
Underwood
Walsh
McAdoo
Smith
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
E. T. Meredith
Iowa
Glass
Robinson
Alfred Smith
George Brennan
William Wilkerson
The
Trinity Church
Wall Street
Mary Edyth Payne to wed J B Wade in Houston
Rev and Mrs J L Payne announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Edyth to Mr J B Wade on Wednesday July 2 1924. They reside at 7040 71st and Canal streets Houston and will be at home there to friends. Payne formerly preached Free Baptist churches in Wellborn Kurten and Bright Light near Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Payne
Central Park
Houston
Mary Edyth
J. B. Wade
Mrs. Wade
71St and
Canal Streets
Bryan
Big Meeting Called by Brazos County Farm Bureau
A letter from W. G. Thomas state field representative invites Brazos County Farm Bureau directors to a Bryan meeting on July 11 to discuss an important matter with state boards. J. A. Rychlik notes a full attendance requested for Saturday afternoon July 12 in the Bryan district court room at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
W. G. Thomas
Farm Bureau of Texas
Chas. Merka
Brazos County
The
Eagle
J. A. Rychlik
Edge
Automobile Party Leaves Bryan for Magic Valley
At 6 a m Sunday three cars ready for a long trip will depart Bryan for Rio Grande Valley Brownsville the ultimate destination. In the party are Mr and Mrs O J Parks Mr and Mrs Harold Sanders and daughter Elizabeth Mrs W R Sanders and Mr and Mrs P A Tardy with children Percy and Earle They expect to be away about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville
O. J. Parks
Harold Sanders
Elizabeth
W. R. Sanders
P. A. Tardy
Percy
Earle
Joint Note on Dawes Plan Settlement
A conference concludes with agreed settlement terms for the Dawes plan execution. Allies coordinate steps to implement financial arrangements and economic measures tied to postwar recovery and reparations.
London Conference to map Dawes plan settlements
Prime Minister MacDonald and French Premier Herriot prepared a joint note outlining how Dawes plan issues could be settled at the Inter allied London Conference on July 16. The British leader said there was no plan to postpone the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
MacDonald
Herriott
France
London
Shiloh Barbecue to Be Held July 15 Near College
The Shiloh community barbecue, chaired by W J Boriskie, will take place July 15 at Shiloh Hall north of College on a gravel road. Expect ice water, shade, music, a baseball game, and a big dance to cap the day. Proceeds benefit Rector Cemetery treasury. Candidates will attend to speak on the campaign. Arrangements also include Tom Sebesta and W F Tauber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Boriskie
Shiloh Hall
College
Rector Cemetery
Shiloh
Tom Sebesta
W. F. Tauber
Family Reunion Brings Surber Kin Together in Bryan
In Bryan, Mr and Mrs A N Surber hosted a Sunday family reunion at their 403 South Eighth Street home. Attendees included Mrs W E Lewis and her kids from College Station, C C Surber and family from Dallas, C N Surber and family, and William Surber with Grace, from Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Surber
South Eighth Street
W. E. Lewis
College Station
C. C. Surbes
Grace
Dallas
C. N. Surber
William Surber
Waco
Waco News-Tribune
Cotton Market Sags Then Gains On Democratic Nominations
Liverpool cables report steady demand from the continent while American markets open irregularly with gains in New York and slight declines in New Orleans. Early trading averages out, then active buying lifts prices late, with July futures up and new crop futures advancing. Dry goods centers note higher activity and Boston mills resume after six weeks idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Cotton Exchange
Liverpool
New York
New Orleans
Bryan Spots
Boston
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Ian
Julien Hernandoz
Juanita
Hernandez
Geo. Dunn
Wheelock
Martin
Julian Hernandez
Oak McKenzie
W. S. Martin
Saxon
George Dunn
Denena’s
Bizzell
Claude A. Moore
KU Klux
Yankees
Hubbard
Beason and
Bryan Girl
K.K.K
C. G. Walker
D. J. McDonald
Sam Houston Klan
O. D. Baker
Gause
Milam County
J. B. Bell
America
Klan
Knights of Columbus
Martin Luther
Oliver Cromwell
Knights of the Ku Kulx Klan
Wade-Payne
Brazos County Farm Bureau
Magic Valley
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