Celebrated Whipping Trial Moved to Falls County
The W. T. Hill case, tried in Bryan and mistried, moved to Marlin in Falls County by agreement of defense and state attorneys. Venue shift due to impracticality of securing another Brazos County jury. Hill, Soule, and R. W. Connor are in Falls County for trial. Hill faces death charge in the 1926 Wiley Ziegler case at the Houston farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hill
R. W. Connor
Horace Soule
Houston
Bryan
Marlin
Falls County
Hill
Wiley Ziegler
Brazos County
Harris
Eliminate Bryan Grade Crossings to Prevent Accidents
The column urges removing Bryan railroad crossings soon as fast trains run 25 to 60 mph. It notes fewer accidents so far, but claims elimination is needed, as larger cities are doing with similar action in smaller cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Rainbow Group to Meet and Local Social News in Brya n
Regular Rainbow organization meeting set for Friday night June 17 at 7 with initiation. Methodist Men's Brotherhood banquet planned for next Tuesday night. large attendance expected. Walter Coulter returned from Houston with a new La Salle, first in Bryan. Mrs. Willard Chambers hosted a stag dinner for her brother William Morrison who was king to Miss Ralphanna Searcy. Julian Bolton won a joke prize. Fire crews fought a small roof fire at Mrs. J W Scott’s Baker Avenue home. Stephan Ice Company blaze earlier caused negligible loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Coulter
Houston
la Salle
Bryan
Willard Chambers
William Morrison
Ralphanna Searcy
Julian Bolton
Allister Waldrop
Bill Allen
Bill Oliver
John Heard Astin
R. E. Dansby
Ty Cobb
J. W. Scott
Baker Avenue
Stephan Ice Company
State Veterinary Sessions Opens at A M College Station
The seventeenth annual meeting of the State Veterinary Medical Association of Texas and the fifth annual short course for graduate veterinarians begin at A. and M. College College Station on June 15. Noted specialists lecture while candidates take exams for licenses and herd testing accreditation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
State Veterinary Medical Association of Texas
A. and M. College
Mark Francis
School of Veterinary Medicine
A. E. Marney
San Antonio
Veterinarians’ Association
State Board of Veterinary Examiners
E. W. Little
Amarillo
R. A. Self
Dallas
M. B. Starnes
Houston
A. E. Wharton
Bureau of Animal Industry
George W. Ragan
Groesbeck
T. J. Warrell
Memphis
A. T. Lindley
Winters
Hopes Still Held For Lost Airmen
Paris reports Captains Nungesser and Cole carried ten flares when their trans Atlantic plane vanished. Revelations today revive the possibility that northern Quebec flares were fired by French airmen if they reached America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Nungesser
Cole
Quebec
America
South Dakota Welcomes President Coolidge on Train
President Coolidge received a warm South Dakota welcome as his special train entered the state crossing from Elkton. The crowd waved as the president was greeted at the first South Dakota station on June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Coolidge
Black Hills
South Dakota
State Line
Elkton
Legislature’s Action Not Aimed At Governor
Rep. Leonard Tillotson of Sealy says the recent special session failed to pass highway and civil service laws due to a wide range of legislative views. He notes the governor gained supporters while highway reforms were too drastic and civil service measures were not ready for passage. He cites the loss of four million dollars from the gasoline tax and delays to counties as roads remain unfunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Leonard Tillotson
Sealy
Highway Department
Don
Tillotson
Highway Commission
Senate
House
Reps
Stevinson
Kemble
Williams
Texas
Weather Forecast for Bryan and Vicinity
The Weather New Orleans reports for Bryan and vicinity: Tonight fair and Thursday partly cloudy with no precipitation expected. Winds light. Temperatures mild through the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Bryan and Vicinity
State Firemen's Convention Opens in San Antonio
San Antonio hosts the fifty-first State Firemen's Association convention June 14 to 17 as about 4000 firemen arrive by train and car. President W. E. Burgess of Itasca calls the gathering to order. H P Parker offers the invocation. Phil Wright welcomes attendees. Speakers include Burgess Culberson and Satterfield. Sessions cover fire prevention and modern suppression, with band concerts dances and automobile drives on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas Firemen
State Firemen’s Association
W. E. Burgess
Itasca
H. P. Packer
Phil Wright
Burgess
Olin Culberson
Hillsboro
P. E. Satterfield
Austin
Woman Aviator Rarin To Fly Across Ocean
Hamburg June 13 Thea Rasche Germanys only licensed woman air pilot prepares for an Atlantic crossing in her Udet Flamingo stunt plane. She aims to fly to America at the drop of a hat with the right machine and plans a Berlin visit to greet officials at an American club dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hamburg
Germany
America
Thea Rasche
Berlin
Chamberlin
Levine
Austria
Philathae Class Picnic at Sue Haswell Park
The Philathae Class I First Methodist Sunday School hosts its annual picnic Thursday evening at Sue Haswell Park. Members and families meet at 7 p.m. with picnic at 8 p.m. For more information call Mrs. J. N. Dulaney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Sunday School
Sue Haswell Park
J. N. Dulaney
Debate bulletin prepared for Interscholastic League contest
Roy Bedichek says the year’s debate bulletin on farm relief through congress per the Haugen McNary Bill is being edited at the University of Texas. The 76 to 100 page bulletin will be printed within a month with about 1000 copies for high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Roy Bedichek
League Bureau
University of Texas
Congress
Bedichke
Terror Reign Again Looms Over Russia
Reported wave of executions and arrests continues across Russia as authorities clamp down. Observers note intensified security measures and widespread state actions amid ongoing political turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Rumors of Terror Sweep Moscow Amid Martial Law Fears
News from London reports fear in Moscow with claims of executions arrests and military buildup. Foreigners flee Moscow as censorship blocks telegrams and the population braces for possible war with Poland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Russia
Moscow
Poland
Terracing And Highways Talked At D C Meeting
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce heard talks by George A Adams John M Lawrence C L Benson Eugene Edge J Webb Howell and others on fire prevention bridge repair and terracing. The group noted progress in Brazos county terracing and discussed promoting Bryan as an educational center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
Navasota
A. and
M. College
Brazos County
C. L. Benson
Bryan
Eugene Edge
J. Webb Howell
Caldwell
C. J. Jancik
Allen Academy
Texas
Geo. A. Adams
Travis Bryan
Wilson Bradley
W. B. Cole
J. N. Duilaney
W. F. Gelber
J Webb Howell
W. S. Howell
E. J. Jenkins
John M. Lawrence
J. D. Martin
J. Bryan Miller
M. F. Vitopil
Branon Leaves Phillies for Portland Club
Dudley Branon first baseman bought from Kansas City by the Philadelphia Americans was released on option to the Portland club of the Pacific Coast League. Branon will depart for Portland at once as two collegiate right hand pitchers Neil Baker and John Mildxeter join from Texas and Denver, among moves to trim the roster to twenty five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Dudley Branon
Kansas City
Philadelphia Americans
Portland
Branon
Neil Baker
John Mildxeter
University of Texas
Denver University
Connie Mack
Death sentence affirmed by court for teen slayer
In Austin on June 15 the Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the death sentence for George Hassell of Farwell, convicted as the slayer of thirteen people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
George Hassell
Farwell
Court of Criminal
Albanian Minister Leaves Belgrade as Diplomatic Ties End
Belgrade June 15 Albania's minister to Jugoslavia and legation staff have departed after severing diplomatic relations begun June 4 with the withdrawal of the Jugoslav legation from Tirana. The move follows the arrest of a Jugoslav employee on espionage charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Albania
Jugo- Slavia
Legation
Jugo-Slavian
Tirana
Jugo- Slavian Legation
Texas News Briefs Share Odd and Local Ironies
Wichita Falls reports a Fort Worth and Denver switch engine freed a stuck truck. court records show June婚 marriage licenses fell to 33 and divorces rose to 29 from last year. Brownsville plans large bullfrog farms amid rising demand. Dallas warns on insect bite infections and a Fort Worth wife drinks to confront infidelity, leading to fines and injuries. Waco notes a two headed kitten born to a Maltese cat displayed by Harvey Fadal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Fort Worth
Denver
C. S. Plunkett
Waco
Harvey Fadal
Lindy to Receive $25 000 Orteig Prize
New York City sources report Charles Lindbergh will be awarded the Orteig Prize of 25000 dollars for the solo transatlantic flight. The prize procedure follows the aviation achievement that captivated the nation and will honor the pioneer’s historic feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindy
Lindbergh to Fly Spirit of St Louis to St Louis
Army officers announced Lindbergh will leave Washington Friday morning after claiming the $25 000 Orteig prize and then fly directly to St Louis aboard the Spirit of St Louis avoiding a New York stopover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
ST. Louis
Associated Press
Mitchell Field
Army Field
Charles Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Spirit of
Medicine Keeps Up With Other Lines
Dr. Frank Billings told the 146th convocation at the University of Chicago that advances in preventive and ethical medicine and sciences match industrial progress. Certificates were awarded to 839, with Billings noting the era’s productivity and predicting future cures for diseases and social problems through cellular knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Billings
University of Chicago
Atlantic Ocean
Billings
American Medical Association
Rush Medical College
Rankin to Stage Mammoth Jubilee
Rankin Texas will host a mammoth jubilee on June 15 to celebrate Rankin Beach opening a new natatorium and pleasure resort, a First National Bank, and two modern fireproof hotels. West Texas Chamber of Commerce officials and regional citizens will attend as events unfold with a free noon barbecue, swimming, baseball, goat roping and athletic contests, and a grand evening dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rankin
Rankin Beach
First National Bank
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Cotton futures rise on market news
Cotton futures advanced 15 to 20 points as traders priced in demand signals. Local spot prices held at 16 3 4 cents per pound, indicating steady cash trading.
Oklahoma outlaw eludes manhunt after car theft
Oklahoma lawmen chase bank robber Mathew Kimes from Drumright to Hominy and Osage hills after kidnapping Marshall Jennings and stealing a car with a sleeping child inside. George McAninch and Jennings were briefly captured before Kimes fled, later tying McAninch to a tree and stealing Noble’s vehicle. the infant child was found unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
Marshall Jennings
Oklahoma
Mathew Kimes
Hominy
Osage County
Osage Hills
Drumright
George McAninch
Kimes
Outlaw
McAninch
Orville Noble
Thetas Will Have New Sorority Home
The Kappa Alpha Theta sorority will move into a new Spanish Italian style house near the University of Texas. The $386,000 two story building will have 11 bedrooms a sleeping porch a chaperone suite a sun room and a sunken garden. The construction committee is led by Mrs. Marvin Chariton with members Miss Anna Simonds Mrs. Hubert Jones Mrs. Raymond Everett Mrs. J. I. Nelson Mrs. A. F. Beverly and Laura Eleanor Marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Kappa Alpha Theta
University of Texas
Kappa Alpha Thetas
Marvin Chariton
Anna Simonds
Hubert Jones
Raymond Everett
J. I. Nelson
A. F. Beverly
Laura Eleanor Marks
Another Ranger Is to Go to Marshall
Adjutant General Robertson ordered an additional ranger to Marshall to assist two already there in the investigation of recent flogging of four persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Robertson
Marshall
Flag Day Observed In Bryan By D A R Chapter
Flag Day June 14 celebrated by William Scott chapter D A R in Bryan with Mrs. J L Lash as hostess and a patriotic program. Mrs P M Raysor presented sketches of state flags, and Mrs E L Williams sang When the Boys Come Home. Mrs A M Waldrop presided. elections set for September 1927 with a slate including Mrs W S Howell as regent and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Scott
Bryan
J. L. Lash
P. M. Raysor
Continental Memorial Hall
Washington, D. C
E. L. Williams
College
Union
J. L. Lush
A. M. Waldrop
W. S. Howell
W. B. Cline
H. C. Fulgham
J. L. Brock
Ida Kernodle
F. L. Thomas
J. A. Myres
Four Jail Birds Are Still Free
BORGER June 15 Four men who escaped from county jail at Stinnett last night are still free today. They are armed with three pistols and ammunition stolen from the jailor's room. Men are Hal Moore Jack Dalton Roy Wilson and Clayton Tonts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Borger
Stinnett
Hal Moore
Jack Dalton
Roy Wilson
Clayton Tonts
Bryan's Band Impresses Lions International in Miami
The Allen Academy Band of Bryan draws strong notice at the Lions International convention in Miami Florida. A telegram from Sam E Eberstadt secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce says the band played at Lions headquarters with great enthusiasm and was the only Texas band invited to perform for the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
Bryan
Lions International
Miami
Fla
Sam E. Eberstadt
Chamber of Commerce
Lions
Texas Lions
Bryan and
Bullard and Kaplan Win Essay Prizes in Brazos County
L S Ross Chapter No 100 United Daughters of the Confederacy honors Bryan students Kathleen Bullard and Morris Kaplan for top essays on Unwritten History of the Confederacy. About 50 essays entered, reflecting rich Confederate history. Bullard titled Grand father's Promise, Kaplan Never Die Joe Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Ross
United Daughters of the Confederacy of Bryan
Brazos County
Texas
South
Kathleen Bullard
Morris Kaplan
Hood's
Green's Brigade
U. Cc. V
Bryan
Miss Bullard
Joe Watson
Hardware Dealers To Meet June 22
The Texas Hardware and Implement Association schedules a night meeting for June 22 in College Station as part of 22 regional gatherings. District chair H A Turner of Madisonville oversees local plans for Leen Robertson Madison Milam Brazos Grimes Burleson counties with leading dealers and sales forces attending. Frederick Pfaff and W T Owen will also attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas Hardware and Implement Association
H. A. Turner
Madisonville
Leen
Robertson
Madison
Milam
Brazos
Grimes
Burleson
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Rarin
Philathae
D. C
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Bryan Singer
George Griffin
Marsh Laboratories
Tyler Haswell
Slavia
Texas News
Brownsville
Marshal Jennings
Baby
Thetas
Bullard and
Kaplan
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