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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1929
Page
7
The column contrasts romantic views of war with its grim costs. It lists known dead about 9.99 million and presumed 2.99 million, seriously wounded 6.30 million and other wounded 14.00 million. Direct war cost 186.2 billion dollars and property loss 29.96 billion. It warns warfare grows costlier with stronger armies and broader economic impact.
Mr and Mrs W S Higgs and Margarite Higgs with Miss Tran Nie Wrenn stay in Fort Worth with Mrs Louie Pistole formerly Miss Katherine Higgs. Mrs Frank Blue and her Independence family visit Bryan with Albert Goodman and wife. Today Mrs Goodman, Mrs Blue and children go to Franklin to see Judge J L Goodman family. Mrs Albert Goodman returns home this afternoon while Mrs Blue and the children stay longer.
Miss Abba Edge, an artist from Bryan, has returned home with her mother Mrs. John Edge after several weeks in San Antonio. During her stay she painted from nature several pictures of the old missions, which are said to have sold well.
In New Orleans on July 17 organized labor sought public sentiment before calling out allied unions in sympathy with striking carmen as general street car service was promised by week’s end.
The American transatlantic air pathfinder crew led by Captain Lewis Yanece and Rogers Williams completed a Rome to Le Bourget arrival in Paris. The visit highlights advancing U S aviation ties and transcontinental routes.
News from Bryan reports the death of P. R. Nisbett vice president of the Continental State Bank Beckville who died from injuries after a grade crossing wreck on the Missouri Pacific tracks at Arp. He was cousin to K. N. Seale of Benchley and was born in Robertson county. Funeral services were held at Beckville today.
Preparations are complete for the annual 4 H rally and encampment at Sue Haswell Memorial Park in Brazos County Friday and Saturday. More than 200 members are expected, under County Agent C L Benson and Miss Lucy Givens. Scholarships to the A and M College short course will be awarded Saturday.
Roslyn New York July 17 Wa Fox a New York theatrical and movie magnate was seriously injured in an automobile accident near here today. A chauffeur was killed and four other persons injured. Fox was taken to a hospital where his condition was not considered critical.
Houston acting police chief P F Heard warns to watch for a black painted Ford with license 123414 headed toward Bryan. Sheriff J H Reed plans to patrol Highway No 6 this afternoon seeking the presumed fugitives with little detail given on the occupants.
Miss Clara Calhoun of Bryan city school boards a Galveston S. S. Mohawk sailing Saturday for New York City to spend part of her vacation. She will visit friends in Montreal and other East and North points before returning to Bryan for September school opening.
Dr Ino A Held visiting Bryan for a short stay to lead the Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 oclock at the First Baptist Church in the absence of Rev R E Day. Held was previously pastor at the Byron Baptist church and is warmly welcomed by his many friends in the area.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced that it dropped antitrust charges against the Missouri Kansas and Texas and Kansas City Southern Railroads. The case stemmed from their stock purchases in other carriers, which the commission had charged exceeded its authority. The railroads have since disposed of the stock, leading to the dismissal.
Allen Academy announces J. Hl. Sevier joins as History instructor and athletic assistant for the new year. He is at the University of ante taking work toward a High 78 degree, earned an A B from Howard Wayne College, and has graduate work at Columbia University and the University of Texas. Sevier will assist Coaches Wilson and Morrison with training of athletic teams and has six years’ experience in a strong high school system.
Hutchinson Kansas researchers placed flood damage at 1 960 000 after a survey by Postmaster Thomas G Armour. He blamed city drainage neglect for the overflow of Dow Creek causing the greatest flood in Hutchinson history. The canal built in 1911 carries water to the Arkansas River and is 16 feet deep and 150 feet wide. City officials fought typhoid with Red Cross official Albert Evans and state health head Earl G Brown as free serum inoculations were offered.
Trustees Will Hill Will Henry and Jnc Rychlik sponsor a school picnic at Edge school house in Payne's pasture. The all day event Friday July 25 invites the public to join and bring a well filled dinner basket to be shared under the trees at noon.
Rev J J Tatum of this city is spending several weeks at revival meetings in the mountains of Tennessee. He reports to Mrs Tatum that he is feeling well and the weather is cool and delightful there.
TAMPA Fla July 17 The Citizens Bank and Trust Company a state institution and nine other branch banks failed to open today leaving customers unable to access accounts and services across Florida.
Louis Seltzer editor of the Cleveland Press and Carlton Matson chief editorial writer were held in contempt by Common Pleas Judge Walther and sentenced to thirty days in jail and fined $500 each. The judge ordered immediate execution of the sentence after ruling the editorial criticizing his injunction to racing interests violated court respect.
Rumors say D. D. White and Company will take over the Ford agency after relinquishing Chevrolet. Wilson Motor Company to handle Chevrolet in Bryan territory. A DeSoto agency, previously run by White, is also anticipated to be taken over.
Recovery of prices during June is one of the most important developments in the agricultural situation according to Bernard Nichols editor of the Texas Business Review issued monthly by the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Texas. Grain prices after a precipitous drop continues.
J R Cawley of Caw ley & McWhorter motor service station at 14th street and the Hearne road says their business has exploded after a Bryan Daily Eagle advertisement last week. He notes they began thirty days ago and the ad brought a flood of work, prompting plans for another ad this week. He adds they will rather busy customers wait than idle for business and stresses the value of advertising.
J B Matteson an Houston acoustics engineer tested the remodeled Palace Theatre. He reported acoustical properties could scarcely be improved, after reviewing the building from multiple angles and examining equipment plans for architect J S Freeland and manager Morris Schulman.
Tampa report says fifteen more banks shut their doors in southwest Florida today, pushing the state total to 23 failed financial institutions in two weeks. The run on banks continues as closures mount across the region.
Austin July 17 Thirteen senators remained in session as the third special session neared sine die adjournment and House likely faced no quorum when reconvening this afternoon. The day’s limited business followed the Coltrin bill’s passage on Tuesday.
Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine piloting the St Louis Robin began the fifth day at 7 17 after 96 hours aloft. A companion plane is set to take off today to start another endurance flight testing a motor.
Jesse Simmons, 24, is in dying condition after a kitchen gas range exploded as he tried to light it in his Beaumont home. His wife Mary Lou, 4, and Margery, 2, were inside but unhurt as the blast wrecked a side wall.
The Wenonah II luxury yacht of James A. Stillman burned to the waterline in Hempstead Harbor after an explosion. One crew member was believed killed and another injured. no Stillman family members were aboard. The vessel valued at more than 250000 dollars.
The Denton School for Girls will now be named Texas State College for Women and placed above the College of Industrial Arts on all official publications. The change, authorized by the college board of regents, aims to avoid confusion with Kingsville’s College of Arts and Industries and to emphasize its liberal arts focus.
The cotton market jumped Wednesday reaching a higher point than in over a month. Futures closed 50 to 60 points higher and local spot prices ranged from 17.50 to 17.76 cents.
A woman from New Waverly has been named as one of the nine members of the state board of education created by the 41st legislature in its second special session.
F. L. Henderson, Bryan attorney and president of the Bryan public schools board of trustees, named to the new state board of education by Governor Dan Moody. Also named were Mrs. Noyes D. Smith, Travis County. Mrs. Minnie Fisher Cunningham, Walker County. Nat Washer, Bexar County. Ben F. Tysinger, Dallas County. C. H. Chernosky, Harris County. J. W. O Banion, Denton County. T. E. Jackson, Dallas County. and Tom Garrard, Lubbock County.
Elbert Smithson, 53, shot his wife Elnora Smithson, 52, then cut his throat with a razor at their Nashville home. Both died before police arrived. Authorities have not established a motive.
Weather by The Eagle reports generally fair skies and continued warmth for Bryan vicinity tonight and Thursday. East and West Texas also remain generally fair with warm conditions through tonight and Thursday.
Late unofficial returns from Dallas show strong support for both amendments. 21,145 for and 10,134 against upping the governor's salary to 10,000 and 21,670 for and 9,757 against enlarging the supreme court from three to nine. Uncounted rural ballots could alter the result.
The Bryan office of the Southwest Telephone Company joined a campaign to establish group insurance. About 85 percent of the 725 employees enrolled, with roughly $1,000,000 in coverage. The plan requires employees to pay a small amount while the company covers the rest. each worker may name a beneficiary.
In Dallas on July 17 O B Colquitt former Texas governor and US mediation board member urged a party revolt to rid Democracy of Tammanyism He predicted anti Tammany victory in Texas state primaries next year if Al Smith democracy becomes the main issue.
At an All Brazos County Day luncheon the Bryan Lions Club heard rural representatives outline how the club could aid farmers. Poultryman C O Forsthoff spoke of modest flock success and urged club support to boost poultry. Rev Hugo Roitsch urged creation of a ready market for farm products. A J Murray said he could sell more melons and cantaloupes if markets were available.
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