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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1926

Page

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Masked bandits rob Jefferson Street Bank vault

Five masked robbers locked eleven officials and patrons in the vault of the Jefferson Street Bank and Trust Company in Oak Cliff Dallas. They escaped toward Fort Worth after taking between 15000 and 20000 dollars in currency amid gunfire. R C Barnes, cashier and vault victim, freed those imprisoned within seconds after the robbers fled.

Associated Press Dallas Jefferson Street Bank and Trust Company Fort Worth Oak Cliff Trinity River R. C. Barnes

Brazos Bottom Prosperity Requires Land Reform

The column argues Brazos County is not prosperous because wealth is held by a few. It urges breaking up large plantations into 5 to 20 acre tracts with sharecroppers and tenants to raise living standards and expand demand for luxuries. It implores Bryan merchants to support tenant farmers for broader prosperity.

Brazos County Brazos Bottom Wills Point Russia Brazos Bryan

Bryan man weds Grace Logan of Wyoming at Saint Andrews

John M. Schaedel of Bryan married Grace Lin ton Logan of Cheyenne Wyoming at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church with Rev S Moylan Bird officiating. The bride wore a georgette and crepe gown and pink accessories. she is a Wyoming State University graduate and secretary to a Texas A and M Extension official. The groom has worked at Texas A and M College Station and the couple will live on South College Avenue after honeymooning at Camp Warnecke and San Antonio.

Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church This City S. Moylan Bird Grace Linton Logan Cheyene Wyoming John M. Schaedel Bryan T. K. Lawrence Locenerin Grace Logan Wyoming State University Delta Delta Delta National Sorority Co. H. Alvord Extension Service College Station Schaedel M. College College

Cotton Market Ends Lower On Receipts Cited

Cotton futures closed 1 to 2 points down as receipts are quoted at 16 to 16 1 2 cents, signaling modest price pressure and market activity in the fining session.

Life sentence for W A Martin reversed by appeals court

The Court of Criminal Appeals reversed and remanded the life sentence of W A Martin for murder in the killing of Deputy Sheriff R B Parsons of Denton County.

Denton Austin W. A. Martin R. B. Parsons Denton County Court of Criminal Appeals

Norris Denied Campus Use for Baptist Revival

Fort Worth reports the Board of Education ordered removal of benches set on Central High School campus under police protection. The action follows the board's refusal to allow Reverend Frank Norris to hold a revival on school grounds.

Associatea Press Fort Worth Central High School First Baptist Church Board of Education Frank Norris

Seniors Walk Out During Dr Blayney Farewell

Denton June 2 Ten senior students at the College of Industrial Arts walked out during Dr Lindsey Blayneys farewell as president amid a year long dispute with the board of regents. A petition from 83 seniors urged the board not to mention the controversy in the address. The class planned to present an oil painting of Dean Estela Hefley as a parting gift, crafted by Martha Simkina.

Associated Press Denton College of Industrial Arts Board of Regents Lindsey Blayney Blayney Estela G. Hefley Martha Simkina Dallas New York Frank M. Bralley Dr. Blayney Dorrce McCarter Galveston Martha Barnett Paris McCarter American Association of Women’s Colleges C. IL. A Dabney

Tried Stop Truck Kills Deputy in Cameron County

Deputy sheriff Lee Dicken was shot to death in Brownsville when officers halted a truck suspected of liquor. Two occupants escaped while six suspects are being held for investigation.

Associated Press Brownsville Lee Dicken Cameron County Texas

Osage murders linked to Burkhart trial in Oklahoma

Byron Burkhart held Anna Brown an Osage woman while Kelsey Morrison shot her Morrison testified in the trial of Ernest Burkhart Byron Burkhart’s brother Ernest faces charges in the death of W E Smith from an explosion authorities say the deaths were part of a wholesale murder conspiracy to seize Osage property.

Associated Press Pawhuska Okla Byron Burkhart Anna Brown Kelsey Morrison Morrison Ernest Burkhart Byron Ernest W. E. Smith Smith

Burma Cyclone Toll Rises to 2800 in Arakan Coast

The Burma coast cyclone and tidal wave death toll has reached 2,800, with authorities fearing it could climb to 4,000. The report comes from the District of Arakan through its missioner.

Associated Press Rangoon Burma Arakan

Allen Academy and Bryan C. of C. Goodwill Tour Report

Telegram from Secretary E Eberstadt reports the Allen Academy Bryan Chamber of Commerce goodwill tour arriving on schedule. Crowds and receptions praised with two thousand attendees at Itasca and praise for the team. The group plans to leave for Dallas while continuing publicity efforts.

Itasca Dallas Seren Star-Telegram E. Eberstadt Allen Academy-Bryan Chamber of Commerce N. B. Allen Fort Worth

Waco Visitor Mrs Woodson Returns Home from Bryan

Mrs C W Woodson of Waco who has been in Bryan for a visit. Mrs J F Lavinder and family returned today to her home.

C. W. Woodson Waco Bryan J. F. Lavinder

Ex-Governor Neff to Speak at Sixth National Park Conference

Former Texas Governor Pat M. Neff will tell the sixth national conference on State parks at Hot Springs Arkansas June 14 to 16 about the drive to establish state park and forest systems. The program highlights gifts of land and money to Texas parks and plans to unite the system for maximum recreation and conservation value. Homer M. Fry will discuss southwest playground highway ideas linking states and visitors.

Pat Neff National Conference OF Development Texas Washington Hot Springs Ark Pat M. Neff Southwest Homer M. Fry Texas State Park Board

Bryan Beautiful Contest Honors Mrs T B Wood With First Prize

The Bryan Beautiful Campaign wraps up as Civic Committee and Woman's Club announce results. Mrs T B Wood wins Class 1 first prize of 50 dollars for a standout yard, with multiple residents and businesses noted for outstanding flower beds and prettiest yards.

T. B. Wood Bryan Bryen Woman’s Club Woman's Club San Antonio Express Bryan Beautiful Campaign H. Lenz Ross Dean Bryan Floral Co M. FP. Vitopil Sam Parker Floy Dansby Coulter Smith Zinnias Ethel Cavitt T. A. Adams Gordon, Parker, Mike and Batts Gordon Addition East Side High School Rotary Club R. J. Roberts Floyd Dansby C. F. Moore Halsell Motor Company F. W. Kazmeier W. HH. Holzman N. N. Snapp L. J. Falgeau L. A. Koenig Howell South End J. O. Kernale Carnegie Library First Methodist Church W. I. McCulloch M. B. Parker Jno. M. Caldwell H. F. Wehrmann W. 8. Barron R. B. Ehlinger Villa Maria B. Pos Joe F. Zak Tony Woodyard Linton Robertson Joe Pasler W. H F. L. Cavitt Bob Massey Jim Dunn Cliff Harris

Federal troops pursue five bandits in Texas crisis

In Vera Cruz on June 2 Associated Press reports federal troops chase five bandits who captured John Shanklin of Canyon Texas. Shanklin was rescued Monday and returned to the Potrero Sugar Plantation where he worked. Troops are instructed to continue the pursuit until all are captured.

Associated Press Vera Cruz John Shanklin Canyon Texas Shanklin Potrero

Normangee Businessmen Seek Transport Link at Chamber Meeting

A near quorum at the Bry an and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce session in Bryan heard Normangee businessmen pressing for a transportation and communication link over the San Antonio crossing on the Nava yet river. The group proposed a 200 foot bridge and pledged to build a dump on the Brazos county side if the chamber bridged the slough. Officials noted a recent removal of a drinking trough and discussed future joint talks with Normangee representatives set for next Tuesday.

Bryan and Brazos County League of Texas Municipalities Fort Worth Bryan Miller North Main Street Stephan Ice Plant Palmer Normangee Party San Antonio Navaset River Normangee Brazos County Madison County E. H. Edge R. W. Howell H. O. Ferguson W. J. Coulter Chamber of Commerce George A. Adams W. H. Cole J. N. Dulaney J. M. Gordon Tyler Haswell J. Webb Howell Jno M. Lawrence L. L. McInnis Lee J. Rountree D. L. Wilson W. T. Hollis E. G. Palmer E. J. Trinkle Joe Wrenn W. C. McDonald J. H. Palmer

Weather forecast for Bryan area in New Orleans

The Weather section reports for Bryan and vicinity that tonight and Thursday will be partly cloudy to cloudy.

The Eagle New Orleans Bryan and Vicinity

Unknown assailants kill man and woman in Homewood

In Chicago on June 2, unidentified shooters opened fire as three individuals left Derby Inn in Homewood. James Lombardo and Mrs. Crystal Barrier were killed, Mrs. Violet Bass was seriously wounded and crawled to summon help. No motive has been established.

Derby Inn Associated Press Chicago Homewood James Lombardo Crystal Barrier Violet Bass

Hillsboro Welcomes Allen Academy Good Will Tour

Representatives of Bryan Chamber of Commerce and Allen Academy's 45 member band stopped in Hillsboro on their 1200 mile goodwill tour. Local reception committee and a large crowd heard a welcome address by Col. W. E. Jackson and a reply by Sam E. Eberstadt. The band, recently named Lions Club of Texas official band, performs after a state contest win in Waco.

Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce of Bryan Allen Academy Col. W. E. Jackson Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce T. J. Burdette W. P. Alderson L. P. Leverett Lions Club W. P. Cook W. H. Martin W. F. Hoppess Court House Yard Jackson Sam E. Eberstadt Bryan Chamber of Commerce Academy Band Lions Club of Texas Waco Itasca

Walden's Bryan Business College Enrolling Rapidly

Misses Mary Tucker Rosalie Kerlak and Vera Payne enrolled for shorthand typewriting and bookkeeping courses this week in Walden’s Bryan Business College. Mr Walden says the school is rapidly filling and many additional pupils are expected the coming week from nearby towns.

Mary Tucker Rosalie Kerlak Vera Payne Walden Bryan Business College

Burdine Family Welcomes Fine Son in College Home

Mr and Mrs T A Burdine of College announce the birth of a son weighing eight pounds. The couple has hosted guests since Sunday May 30.

T. A. Burdine College

Davidson frames good business tied to good government in Texas race

Lynch Davidson spoke in Lufkin on June 2 arguing that Texas must show the world that good business goes with a strong business government to fuel industrial expansion. He criticized the oil act and announced another address in Nacogdoches this afternoon.

Associated Press Lufkin Texas Lynch Davidson Davidson Nacogdoches

Bryan Folks On Way to Tennessee

Postcard greetings from Mr. and Mrs. D. C. McIntosh Mrs May Moffett and Charles Green show Bryan Folks en route by auto to Knoxville Tenn where Mr McIntosh will teach summer school at the University of Tennessee Arrived Lake Charles La last night after BeauMont Conroe Louisiana roads ferried water lilies in drainage ditches wild coreposts gladiolas and blue lark spurs daisies in white and yellow Leaving for Baton Rouge Tuesday.

Bryan D. C. McIntosh May Moffett Charles Green Knoxville Tenn McIntosh University of Tennessee Lake Charles Beaumont Conroe Louisiana Baton Rouge

Public Installation Of Eastern Star Officers In Bryan Chapter

The Bryan Chapter No. 222 Eastern Star held a public installation at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. E. E. Yeager as installing officer. New officers include Mrs. R. L. Brown as worthy matron and R. L. Brown as worthy patron. a program followed with music, readings, and a strawberry cake reception. Grand Officers will visit on June 4 and members were urged to attend.

Masonic Temple Bryan Order of the Eastern Star E. E. Yeager T. A. Adams Marshall Forrest Jones R. L. Brown Starpoint Star Point J. M. Dunn Maurine Neeley Artie Barron Maudelle Wiley H. B. Randolph BR. L .Brown Bryan Caapter

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