Senate approves arbitration move on Panama tolls dispute
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee adopted the Sutherland resolution to direct the President to open negotiations with Great Britain for a special arbitration of the Panama tolls dispute. The vote was 8 to 6, sending the measure to the Senate. Senator O'Gorman said it does not affect consideration of the tolls repeal bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahlington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Sutherland
Great Britain
Panama
Senate
O'Gorman
Copenhagen Uses City Land For Summer Bungalows
Copenhagen adopts a plan to let moderate income families rent city plots for summer use at low rates. Families build simple bungalows from boxes and planks, plant flowers and vegetables, and prize awards are given in autumn for the best gardens. The program boosts outdoor living and city revenue while beautifying vacant lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Edward Delbert Winslow
Denmark
Rodin Attacks Modern Art as Slavery to Commerce
Rodin argues that modern art is enslaved to industry and profit while urging artists to seek living truth from nature. He cites Gothic capitals and stained glass as expressions of durable beauty drawn from cabbage and oak leaves, urging originality over imitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodin
Judith Cladel
Crop Condition Report Week Ending May 30 1914
The eastern cotton belt endures the severest spring drought on record, stunting early cotton and delaying germination for late plantings. Central belt areas received showers that offered relief in some locations. The early planted crop shows slowed growth across the region.
Free six Cuban Pattern spoons with LA RITA chocolates
Purity Candy Company offers a free six Cuban Pattern Extra Crown Brand silver tea spoons with the purchase of LA RITA Chocolates. Send $1.00 and five local candy lovers' names to receive a full size box of chocolates postpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purity Candy Company
Middleton
Ohio
Cotton Belt Sees Mixed Conditions Across Regions
Report notes good condition generally but late, with slow growth. Western areas including Texas and parts of Oklahoma face excessive rains hampering improvement. Much cotton in Texas smothered by weeds, many fields abandoned, large North Texas acreage unplanted. Southern regions suffer severe moisture shortages. B. Bunnemeyer, Section Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Oklahoma
B. Bunnemeyer
Extraordinary Letter by a Millionaire
The June American Magazine prints an exchange between a theological school dean and a prominent American millionaire. The financier argues that community made land value should belong to the people, not landlords, and asks if his teaching aligns with true religion and politics. He asserts money should abolish want and foster brotherhood, while challenging the school to critique his creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Roasting Ears and Cotton Bolls in Bryan Visit
W H McVey and G W Warren of Minter Springs called on The Eagle in Bryan today trading. McVey brought roasting ears and cotton plants with squares and small bolls grown under Farm Demonstrator A W Buchanan. He reports about twenty acres in the tract showing promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McVey
G. W. Warren
Minter Springs
Bryan
A and M Freshmen Stock Judging Winners
L M Mathews of Aurora Illinois won the gold medal in the freshmen stock judging contest at A and M College. Runners up were M S Duncan of Killeen Texas and S E Perrin of Fort Worth. Bronze and silver medals were awarded to second and third place, with cattle sheep hogs and horses judged under the Chicago livestock judging team. Professors Burns Ridgway and Evans judged the first year students work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & M. College
L. M. Mathewson
Aurora
Ill
A. M. Waldrop
Bryan
Duncan
Killeen
Texas
S. E. Perrin
Fort Worth
Chicago
J. C. Burns
J. W. Ridgway
C. M. Evans
A David Harum in Real Life
Associated Press reports in Newburg New York that John Patton, a longtime prospector, returned fifty thousand dollars to the widow of Joseph Kampe, money Kampe had lent to him forty years prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Harum
Newburg
John Patton
Joseph Kampe
Bryan Commercial Club Sees Plans For School Promotion
The Commercial Club met with President Wilkerson in charge. Directors and visitors discussed promoting Bryan schools across fifty counties, funding for hosting state rural letter carriers, and rail ticket arrangements for A&M College events. A wagon yard committee was formed and a drive to boost college attendance was set. The meeting adjourned to June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Wilkerson
L. L. McInnis
A. M. Waldrop
M. E. Wallace
Tyler Haswell
John A. Moore
J. 8. Doane
W. S. Wilson Jr
John M. Lawrence
J. Webb Howell
W. H. Cole
L. M. Hewit
J. H. Allen
O. E. Gammill
A. W. Buchanan
A. 8. Adams
Educational Committee
Bryan
Caldwell
Brazos County
College Station
Farmers’ Congress
Houston & Texas Central
A. & M. College
Wilson
New Enterprise Committee
Bryan Junction
Waldrop
Cole
Haswell
John K. Parker
Wallace
Adams
Melnnis
McKnight
McHaney-Wed Batte in Quiet First Baptist Ceremony
John G. McHaney and Ruth Batte were married at 5 30 pm yesterday at the pastor's home of First Baptist Church with Rev M B Weaver officiating. The couple, both Bryan residents, will travel to Galveston then visit eastern cities before settling back in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. McHaney
Ruth Batte
First Baptist Church
M, BE
Weaver
McHaney
Bryan
International & Great Northern Railroad
Trophy arrives at A. and M. won by stock judges
Students at the A. and M. College of Texas celebrate the bronze trophy won by the live stock judges team at the Chicago Live Stock Exposition. The 400 pound statue shows an angry bull held by a clean limbed youth. Team members include J. W. Hoepfner, T. R. Brown, J. K. G. Fisher, E. E. Gibbons, and William Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & M. College of Texas
Chicago
United States
Canada
J. W. Hoepfner
Houston
T. R. Brown
Greenwood
J. K. G. Fisher
Fort Worth
E. E. Gibbons
Kerrville
William Reed
Sterling City
Scientific Agricultural Society
Rural Schools Elect Teachers for 1914 15
County Superintendent Parker reports numerous Brazos County schools have elected principals and assistants for the 1914 15 term. Names include Millican with W L Powers. Hollis with Arthur Ford. Woodville with Grace Ramsey. and Wellborn with M B Autry among others. Some schools yet to assign teachers or revert to Parker will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
W. L. Powers
Millican
Onie Williams
Grace Watson
Arthur Ford
Hollis
Steep Hollow
Laura Mims
Grace Morgan
Grace Ramsey
Woodville
Bryan
Alexander
Stuart McSwain
Nannie Williams
Blanton
FE. A. Templeton
Kurten
Stella Stuart
Blanche Hanna
J. E. Batson
Harvey School
George Powers
Ruth Taylor
Smetana
Bettie McVey
Fountain School
Bernice Hanna
Parker School
Ida Martin
Prospect
J. M. Moore
Harris School
Emily Tatum
J. J. Tatum
Bowman
Goodson
Weather Bulletin Forecasts June Heat and Crop Impact
The June forecast warns of a cross continental disturbance June 9 13 a hot wave June 4 16 and damaging hot winds in the Middle West. Central valleys face drought and cotton oats corn harm with rains favoring Canada spring wheat. Harvest of oats in the cotton states is expected by June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Central
Middle Central
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Canada
Missisippi River
Texas
Oklahoma
Gulf States
Weather forecast highlights June 15 to 23 showers
A bulletin predicts showers from June 15 to 23 with greater moisture impact in Canada than the United States. June 15 to 25 would bring fine rains under average conditions, but moisture to support rain will mainly affect the East coasts of South America causing heavy rains in Brazil Argentina and Uruguay. Severe storms likely around June 20 with possible hail and tornadoes. a cool wave may bring near frost along the Canada United States division line. July crop weather to be covered next bulletin.
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Canada
United States
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Uruguay
Dr Porter to Preach A M College Commencement Sermon
The Texas college invites Dr Porter to deliver the commencement sermon, with a Bryan audience limited for the A. and M. event. To accommodate attendance, he will preach at First Baptist Church Sunday night, inviting all to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas
State of Texas
Porter
A. & M. College
First Baptist Church
M. E. Weaver
Divorce Hearing Draws Crowd for Schumann Heink Suit
Extra seats were needed today in Chicago when Madame Schumann Heink’s divorce case was called. Spectators were mainly women as the court examined charges of alleged unfaithfulness against the husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hotel Men Meet in City of Roses Convention
Victoria Texas hosts the Texas Hotel Keepers Association for a three day gathering with sessions on hotel operations legislation and officer elections. Possible focus on laws governing serving alcohol in hotel dining rooms. Otto Herold of Dallas presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City OF Roses
Associated Press
Victoria
Tex
Texas
Otto Herold
Dallas
Oil magnate Rockefeller guards spark county action
In Westchester County near Rockefeller's home in Tarrytown, sheriff deputies were increased by fifty amid fears of attacks tied to his Colorado strike policy. Open air meetings were banned and sixteen demonstrators who had threatened a hunger strike have resumed eating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Tarrytown
Westchester County
Rockefeller
Colorado
Suffragettes Attack Doctor and Gallery Attendant in London
In London on June 3 two suffragettes assaulted Dr. Francis Forward the Holloway jail medical officer by horsewhipping him in protest of forcible feeding. Earlier another suffragette set a fire at Holloway. A separate incident saw a suffragette attack a Dore Art Gallery attendant with a hatchet injuring him and destroying two paintings while leaving a manifesto demanding tougher action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Francis Forward
Holloway
Forward
Associated Press
Dore Art Gallery
Belfast editors assaulted by suffragists in June incident
In Belfast on June 3 two suffragettes attacked the managing editors of two local newspapers. One editor was confined to bed for surgical treatment following the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Ireland
Fashion debate at federation convention on modesty suffrage
Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker of Austin Texas president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs said here today that women’s present fashions are immodest but comfortable. The federation convention will discuss fashions and suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Clubs
Chicago
Percy V. Pennybacker
Austin
Texas
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Federation
New Haven Probe Reopened as Directors Face Scrutiny
Washington reports the New Haven inquiry resumed with J. S. Elton, director, criticizing extravagant purchases of subsidiary lines. He noted the board relies on the executive committee led by Morgan, Rockefeller and Director Brush, and that directors often followed Morgan's suggestions. Elton said he avoided objecting due to timidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
New Haven
J. S. Elton
Morgan
William Rockefeller
Brush
Elton
Mrs. S. T. Ogg Dies. Bethany Family Reels in Hempstead
Mrs. S. T. Ogg, 77, a revered Waller County matron, died at 12:20 am at her daughter's home in Hempstead. Prof. C. M. Bethany, principal of the West Side school, and his brother J. B. Bethany, were summoned to the bedside. The Bethany family mourns the loss of a longtime Christian resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Bethany
West Side School
J. B. Bethany
Hempstead
S. T. Ogg
Spearmint Gum Offer With Free Tange Necklace Bracelet
American Sales Company of Dayton Ohio promotes Spearmint Chewing Gum with a limited time offer. A free elegant necklace and Evelyn Thaw bracelet accompany a box of gum for 50 cents, with restrictions on orders and dealer participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evelyn Thaw
Dayton, Oni
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W. T. Foster
DR. Porter
Baptist Church
Britain
Board of Directors
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