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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
1
Paris dispatch says German ambassador Dr. Mayer apologized for an assault on French troops in Upper Silesia by General Von Hoefer’s forces. The German side called it an error, claiming the French were mistaken for Polish insurgents.
Washington June 9 Major General Mencheo chief of air service recommended to the Secretary of War release of Brigadier General Mitchell assistant chief of air service in writing. Mitchell had urged unified air service and the action cited as a reason for the request.
London reports quote Admiral Sims stating he stands by every word of his Tuesday Irish question speech. In Washington a Senate inquiry was ordered into Sims speech with Senator Harrison offering the motion.
Mexico City report says Washington cannot recognize Obregon’s administration. formal signature of a U S treaty depends on the condition of recognition, per the Presidential office statement.
Dr. R. H. Lenert of Brenham Texas was seized by eight men, carried nine miles, beaten, tarred and feathered, and released near his home. Accusers cited disloyalty for speaking German. Lenert defended his patriotism and stated he bought Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps.
El Paso proprietors say weekend crowds shrink as workers take pay envelopes to Juarez cafes, cabarets and saloons. Weekdays see local patronage rise when pocketbooks thin, leaving El Paso eateries with lighter crowds.
Tulsa Oklahoma June 9 The grand jury was ordered by District Judge Biddison to conduct an inquiry into recent race troubles here. The jury proceeded after sworn in and received instructions to direct a thorough inquiry into causes of riot and possible negligence of officials.
Thomas Kelley, 48, died in a police siege in Toledo after a two hour battle at a boarding house attic room. Police used machine guns and hand grenades to dislodge him after Kelley killed two patrolmen when officers arrived to demand payment of a board bill. He had threatened the landlady and her son.
John Golden general president of the United Textile Workers of America died in Brooklyn. Burial will be in Fall River where he had lived for many years. The notice came from Fall River Mass on June 9.
Special to the Eagle College Station Texas June 9 The announcement in the New York Times June 1 lists President W B Bizzell of the A and M College of Texas as awarded the Doctor of Philosophy degree from Columbia University He completed residence work earlier and submitted a dissertation titled Farm Tenantry in the United States
Superintendent Eck Smith posted forty eight questions to Brazos county rural schools for a graded contest. A committee named Marie Dawson A M Consolidated School as first place Willie Burt Steep Hollow as second and Ruth Meads A M Consolidated School as third.
The county clerk reports issuance of multiple marriage licenses since the last record. Couples listed include Clyde R. Gregory with Regina M. Laas, Mer ton S. Fogerty with Irene Downard, Wyatt W. Laden with Della Cummings, John Seeley Caldwell with Celeste Marie Ramsey, and several others.
The wedding of Miss Trene Downard and Mr. Merton Fogerty of Groveton New Hampshire was held today at 2 pm at the First Methodist church. Rev Archer of Dallas officiated the ring ceremony and the couple left by Houston Central for Galveston then New York. They will visit Mr Fogerty’s parents in Worcester Massachusetts before settling in Groveton.
The body of Emil J. Scasta, who died in France from pneumonia December 22 1918, will arrive in Bryan at 5 PM Thursday from San Antonio. He served with the 359 Infantry Company M and is survived by his parents John and Mrs. Scasta of Wheelock, three brothers, and a sister in Kansas City. Interment follows a Friday 10 AM service at Bryan City Cemetery.
McAllen Texas hosts the Texas Press Association annual convention from June 9 to 11 with about 300 delegates. Delegates stay in homes, enjoy picnics and rides, moonlight suppers, dances, and serenades as events unfold at the high school auditorium. The program features welcomes, addresses by A R Rogers and John E Cooke, band music, readings, and talks on the press profession.
Rain totaling 2.30 inches in Bryan in about one hour drenched Brazos County. Miss Elizabeth Wipprecht’s gauge recorded the amount as low clouds indicated more rain to come. The downpour was needed for the corn crop. no county bridge damage reported though roads are badly washed.
London June 9 government issued a white paper presenting a draft treaty between Russian and Soviet governments. The document references Ireland and notes Dublin was captured by the Irish government forces.
Fort Sam Houston Texas June 9 The government plans free thirty day citizen training camps oversubscribed with hundreds of applicants Camp Travis Texas will train 200 and Fort Logan Colorado 400 the program costs 95 per recruit with 17 50 for travel The camps use barracks rosters from the Recruit Educational Center and Camp Bennings graduates for instruction No obligation to join the reserve or regular army Mr and Mrs Horace Beard of Edge visited and Beard departed for Mart on a business trip
Law Henderson led the Bryan Rotary Club weekly luncheon at St Andrew’s Parish House. Dr Bizzell impressed with Rotary’s harmonizing influence and guest speakers Rev H M Timmons of Navasota and Dr Emory urged forming a Rotary in their city. A membership committee was appointed and several members attended with guests Emory and Timmons.
In Taylor Texas Major J A Brackenridge notes two geese forming a close bond with Clayton Lattimore son of Mr and Mrs F S Lattimore and grand nephew of Judge C S Lattimore The geese Ella Miller s pets defend the boy and bring him food while following him daily The Mil lers live across the street and Colonel Miller commanded the 144th Infantry in France. Keith of Kurten was in town on business.
Philadelphia June 9 The Harding administration and Congress outline a policy for federal patronage all offices belong to the party in power. Democratic incumbents will be limited to eight years with Republicans appointed to previously Democratic posts. Senator Penrose said the plan clarifies patronage and ends reliance on late Wilson appointments.
Indianapolis June 9 A car carrying F W Galbraith Jr national commander of the American Legion and two other men left the road tumbling down a twenty foot embankment. Galbraith died from a fractured skull en route to a hospital. Henry J Ryan and Milton J Foreman were injured. The coroner noted a broken steering connection.
Mrs. E. T. McKinmey of Marlin returned today after a pleasant visit to her brothers T. B. and Horace Beard of Edge. R. H. Carrol and daughters Alberta and Winnie Carrol of Harvey were shopping with Bryan merchants today.
The notice reports cloudy conditions with probable thunder showers for Bryan and nearby tonight and Friday, indicating unsettled weather and possible storms.
Chicago reports that thirteen midwestern states have not passed any movie censorship law despite extensive proposals. Missouri saw a bill die in committee after lengthy senate consideration. Indiana Minnesota and North Dakota debated censorship boards with mixed outcomes. Oklahoma Wisconsin Nebraska Michigan Illinois and Kansas also pursued varied measures, with bills stalled or limited by calendar pressures and constitutional concerns.
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