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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1922

Page

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Brazos River Reclamation Meet Planned in Bryan

Bryan Rotary conference at Chamber of Commerce offices安排 Ward Templeman Nava sota A D Jackson College E H Astin Jno M Lawrence Lee J Rountree Bryan set a general meeting for June 7 at 10 30 a m to advance a Brazos River reclamation plan. Counties Washington Grimes Lurleson Milam Robertson Brazos fund new invites Bell Williamson McLennan Falls Waller Brazoria Austin Harris Ft Bend.

Chamber of Commerce Bryan Ward Templeman Navasota A. D. Jackson College E. H. Astin Jno. M. Lawrence Lee J. Rountree Brazos River Reclamation Association Washington Grimes, Lurleson Milam Robertson and Brazos Channe Brazos Valley Texas

Oil drilling activity expands in Brazos river bed area

Marlin Texas June 1 reports lease or permit actions for oil in Falls county Brazos river bed between Graywell near Deer creek and Beatty McNally test near Rothham. Williams McNary and J W Saxon of Austin secured government permission to exploit the river bed with several tests already under way or planned.

Marlin Texas Brazos River Falls County Graywell Deer Creek Beatty-McNally Rothham Rockham Williams & McNary J. W. Saxon Austin

Democratic Executive Committee meets in Bryan June 3 1922

The Democratic Executive Committee of Brazos County will convene at the courthouse in Bryan on Saturday June 3 1922 at 2 00 p m to fill vacancies on the committee decide on one or two primaries for county officers and conduct other lawful business. Members S E Dunlap Millican Jesse C Boyder Wellborn Ed Martin Steele Store I M Cook Harvey J W Harris Tabor J W Beard Edge John Kosarek Smetana F L Henderson Bryan West Side C C Vick Bryan East Side J C Cloud Reliance E R Lloyd Kurten W E Gandy College Station may have moved or declined to serve necessitating selection to fill vacancies.

Democratic Executive Committee Bryan S.e.dunlap Millican Jesse C. Boyder Wellborn Ed Martin Steele Store I. M. Cook Harvey J. W. Harris Tabor J. W. Beard Edge John Kosarek Smetana F. L. Henderson West Side C. C. Vick East Side J. C. Cloud Reliance E. R. Lloyd Kurten W. E. Gandy College Station

Troops Guard International Bridge at Laredo Amid Rumors

United States troops were placed on guard on the International bridge at Laredo early today after rumors of a planned attack on Nuevo Laredo by rebel forces. No incident had occurred by dawn as authorities heightened precautions amid fears of a Mexican revolution against President Obregon.

Associated Press San Antonio Tex United States International Bridge Laredo Nueva Laredo Obregon

Thurber Brick Co. Advertises Vitrified Brick

An advertisement from Thurber Brick Co. in Fort Worth Texas promotes vitrified brick as the lowest cost pavement option for upkeep and repairs compared with other materials.

Thurber Brick Co Ft. Worth Texas

Chamber of Commerce backs Advertising Committee action

The Chamber of Commerce Board endorsed the Advertising Committee’s past actions and pledged future support. A special committee was appointed to arrange entertainment for the Brazos River Reclamation Association visit on June 7 in Bryan. The meeting will include an area-wide attendance from Dallas to Brazoria counties.

Martin Gase On Trial For Bank Robbery With Firearms

John F. Martin faced district court before Judge W C Davis on a bank robbery with firearms charge. The case moved from Houston to Bryan on change of venue. Seventy five jurors were summoned and eight selected by noon. Attorneys Hugh Cooper Harry Gerlach Lamar Bethea and J G Minkert Fred Switzer led the case with about seventy five witnesses summoned.

John F. Martin W. C. Davis Bryan Houston Hugh Cooper Harry Gerlach Lamar Bethea J. G. Minkert Dis Fred Switzer

Henry Ford Rejects Muscle Shoals Proposal

Henry Ford rejects the House military committee plan for Muscle Shoals properties. Ford told the committee that eliminating the Gorgas steam plant from disposal would impair economical operation of the properties. J W Worthington submitted Ford's reply after arriving from Detroit where he consulted with Ford.

Henry Ford Associated Press Washington, D. C House Military Committee Muscle Shoals J. W. Worthington Ford Detroit Gorgas Alabama

Directors Meeting at Bryan Country Club in 1900s

Bryan Country Club directors met at the club at 8 p m with officers R W Howell president and Wilson Bradley vice president present. Stock transfers approved for Chas Stuart Ross Dean and others. new associate members listed. 10 000 baby bass received from Sam Marcos Hatchery and placed in the lake. Lake clearing approved with lime. meals restricted to Mrs Kober. picnic space to be prepared. fly rod prize offered for largest bass before October 1st.

The Bryan Country Club R. W. Howell Wilson Bradley O. E. Saunders Travis B. Bryan J. W. Batts Chas. A. Felder Jno T. F. Mayo T. C. Nunn, Jr F. Davis J. F. Casey C. W. Russell E. M. Hailey Dr. Gee F. Freeman J. L- Lush F. W. Hensel Ed. M. Sims Fish and Lake Committee Sam Marcos Hatchery O. M. Ball Ball G. S. Fraps Kober

French financial experts to discuss war debt with Allies

Washington June 1 The French government has been informed by the American government that it will receive a special mission of French financial experts to discuss the nations war debt after a second meeting of the Allied Debt Funding Commission No definite date for discussion was set Secretary Mellon declined to discuss the meeting beyond saying the commission was to discuss one particular matter It was not stated whether this related to the French reply

Associated Press Washington D. C Allied Debt Funding Commission Mellon

Cotton futures close down on Bryan market quotes

Cotton futures fell 20 points while Bryan market spots are quoted at 19.12 cents middling basis, reflecting a softer tone in cash prices.

Bryan

Brazos River Reclamation Association Meets in Bryan

Bryan Rotary Club and Bryan Chamber of Commerce to host lunch for the Brazos River Reclamation Association meeting on June 7 with delegates from McLennan Falls Williamson Bell Burleson Milam Robertson Brazos Grimes Washington Austin Waller Brazoria Fort Bend Harris. Notables include Governor Neff Congressmen Buchanan Connally Hardy and Judge Norman G. Kittrell.

E. E. McAdams Lee J. Rountree Oak McKenzie Bryan Rotary Club Dallas Houston McLennan Falls Williamson Bell Burleson Milam Robertson Brazos Grimes Washington Austin Waller Brazoria Fort Bend Harris Brazos River Texas Neff J. P. Buchanan Tom Connally Rufus Hardy Rotary W. H. Oliver C. L. Benson J. F. Oates W. S. Barron A. & M. Extension Service Jagde Kittrell Norman G. Kittrell Rotary Club Kittrell Gront Leon County Brazos County Normanzee Col C. C. Todd U. S Army Bryan U. S. Army Rhine Todd Germany United State C. E. Finley M. E. Wallace D. L. Wilson B. A. Sims Sam Parker H. H. Williamson Jno M. Lawrence Wilson Bradley Ike S.ashburn B. Youngblood J. T. S. Park F. L. Henderson L. G. Jones R. O

Negro terrorizes Del Valle, Texas, housing area

Deputy sheriffs search for an escaped convict described as a demented Negro man named John Jimson who has entered negro homes near Austin in Del Valle and demanded food over two days. No injuries reported. Authorities urge residents to stay indoors and call police if seen.

Associated Press Austin Texas del Valle John Jimson

Meetings in Cincinnati on stopping railroad strike

Edward H. Fitzgerald announced that sixteen chief railroad union leaders will meet in Cincinnati on Tuesday to discuss measures to stop the strike. The session was called on orders from B M Jewell of the AFL railway employees department, aiming to safeguard rail workers' welfare.

Associated Press Cincinnati Edward H. Fitzgerald Brotherhood of B. M. Jewell Railway Employees Department American Federation of Labor

Bryan Girls in Cast of A. and M. Senior Class Play

Special to the Eagle College Station Texas June 1 The Mar from Home by Booth Tarkington and Harry Leon Wilson opens the senior class commencement in Guion hall at 8 0 oclock Saturday Evening The play showcases top class talent from Bryan with extensive work by Professor Robert D Brackett and a large dedicated crew Scene painters carpenters electricians and a special eleven piece orchestra have prepared for an amateur production judged worthy of a professional theatre.

The Eagle College Station Texas Mar Booth Tarkington Harry Leon Wilson Guion Hall Tarkington Bryan Robert D. Brackett Eney Italy Lola Wilson Mary Beers Louise Hillyer C. R. Clark Egon Koehler L. J. Rourke John W. Mayo K. Opryshek P. D. Cretain H. C. Dillingham W. N. Roper H. G. Bimmerman R. B. Thomas Fred Hale E. M. Freeman C. E. Davidson T. E. Maxson F. E. Buchan

Admission for A. and M. Baccalaureate and Commencement

College Station Texas announces ticketing details for the baccalaureate sermon and commencement events. About 250 local tickets available on a first come first served basis with strict seating times. J A D Robinson of Wixon is in Bryan on a business visit.

College Station Texas Bryan J. A. D. Robinson of Wixon

Gubernatorial Primary Adds Fourth Candidate in Texas

Waco June 1 W W King a farmer and Bronson Sabine County Texas businessman filed for a place on the Democratic primary ticket for Governor bringing the field to four aside from Pat M Neff. The State Executive Committee announced a June 12 Austin meeting to decide if former Governor James E Ferguson of Bell County shall appear on the ticket for United States Senator.

King Sabine County Neff Democratic Committee Austin Ferguson U. S Bryan Eagle Waco W. W. King Bronson Texas Pat M. Neff R. V. Bowlby Kemp Fred 8. Rogers Bonham W. E. Napier Wichita Falls Jnc. W. Hale State Executive Committee

Judge Kittrell's Bryan Visit Highlights Rotary Luncheon

Eminent Texas judge Kittrell, once Brazos county district judge and Norman ge e founder namesake, spoke at a Bryan Rotary luncheon on Wednesday. He endorsed the Brazos River Reclamation Association and praised the project in articles. His career included service on the Texas Commission of Appeals and as district judge in Harris County.

Norman G. Kittrell Houston Brazos County Normangee Bryan Rotary Club Kittrell Eagle Office Waller County Corsicana Giddings Richard Coke Edmund J. Davis Texas Commission of Appeals Texas Harris County

Wilson reports Eagle articles true about Moss death

Mr Wilson from Mumford in Robertson county visited the Eagle office after finding foreman George Moss killed on a railroad track near the plantation. He confirms the Eagle accounts, noting Moss slept near the track and was struck by a northbound train, with hat and pistol nearby and blood around the body.

T. D. Wilson Mumford Robertson County Eagle George Moss Wilson Plantation Mr. Moss Wilson Moss

Miss Crosse Invited To Speak At A&M Summer Course

Miss Celia M. Crosse Red Cross health nurse for Brazos county has been asked to give a series of health talks to women and girls at the summer short course at A and M College in July and August. She prepared for this work as a hygiene teacher in Buffalo before serving as a nurse with the United States Army during World War I.

Miss Crosse Celia M. Crosse Red Cross Brazos County A. & M. College Buffalo New York United States Army

Mysterious Wheat Disease Hits Denton County Fields

In Denton County Texas a mysterious disease pests experts say may be black rust has struck wheat fields. Authorities report about half the crop destroyed after the rust attack.

Associated Press Ft. Worth Texas Denton

Col Clinton Pioneer Dies in Abilene at 74

Col John J Clinton veteran Indian fighter ex Confederate and longtime Abilene chief of police dies after brief illness. He served thirty seven years as police chief and was a noted western figure.

Abilene Texas John J. Clinton

Methodist Young Men of Bryan Build New Classroom

The Bryan Methodist Sunday school Young Men's Bible class enlarged its space by constructing a large cool room on the east side of the church with help from three local carpenters and the pastor Rev H C Willis. After a shared lunch provided by Women’s Missionary Society members, the room was completed to host a growing membership including N B Allen Bill Bethea M E Cox Mason Cooper and others.

First Methodist Sunday School Messrs C. E. Jenkins W. A. Deaton Joe Pletzer H. C. Willis Oak McKenzie Guy F. Boyett Roscoe V. Cole Philip Hensarling Sanford Gibbs Wm. E. Johnson Edgar A. Koenig T. D. Wilson O. A. Ashworth L. B. Roberts R. C. Franks Woman’s Missionary Society of the Church Methodist Sunday School Bryan N. B. Allen Bill Bethea M. E .Cox Mason Cooper E W. Crenshaw, Jr Edgar Covey Jr W. H. Corpening John S. Caldwell J. B. Christian R. J. Cole Geo, Lickey Hiram T. Downard R. W. Downard, Jr M. M. Erskin

Notice to Democratic primary candidates in Brazos County

The Democratic primary is set for July 22, 1922. Candidates must file nomination applications by June 17, 1922 with W. S. Higgs, chairman, or F. L. Henderson, secretary, Brazos County Democratic Party Texas.

W. S. Higgs Democratic Party Brazos County F. L. Henderson Texas

House Rules Committee Reverses War Fraud Probe Action

The House Rules committee voted 7 to 4 to rescind its earlier grant of privileged status to the Woodruff Johnson resolution seeking a probe into alleged laxity in government prosecutions of war fraud cases.

Associated Press Washington, D. C House Rules Committee Woodruff- Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.S Chamber Commerce Advertising Committee T. K. Lawrence J. M. Gordon John M. Lawrence Reclamation Association R. S. Webb W. H. Cole J. N. Dulaney Tyler Haswell M. L. Parker FE. E. McAdams L. L. McInnis M. Gordon Finance Committee C. E. Bobo J. M. Lawrence Martin Gase District Court Travis County Col. Clinton Py Associated Press Methodist Young Men House Committee
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