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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
6
Lee J. Rountree the managing editor lists subscription rates including daily by carrier in advance and by mail in Brazos County and outside Texas. It covers three months six months and one year terms with prices and publication schedule noted for the Weekly Eagle in Brazos County and beyond.
In Memphis federal court a Milwaukee woman Miss Mollie Quirk seeks 400000 from the estate of Patrick Kallaher alleging a 1892 promise to wed in return for his fortune. She cared for him through a long illness after nursing him until his 1912 death. relatives contest the claim. The case involving Bank of Commerce and Trust Company moved from state to federal court.
V R Glazener urges Brazos County schools to field teams for the March 15 and 16 1921 meet at Bryan. He advocates equal athletic opportunities for boys and girls, asks teachers to develop sports, form basketball or track teams, select top runners and jumpers, and submit the interscholastic fee to FE D Shurter.
The Supreme Court today held the Kentucky law levying a special tax on liquors withdrawn from bonded warehouses invalid. The decision was reported from Washington on February 28.
County Agent C. L. Beason reports blackleg prevalent across Brazos County after cattle owners failed to burn carcasses of animals that died from the disease. He cites neglect by cattlemen and warns infections threaten farms that did take precautions.
Associated Press reports from Denver say northern Rocky Mountain bronco busters face fading business due to a shortage of wild horses. While Arizona holds about 10,000 wild horses on the San Carlos reservation, Indians refuse sale. Government offers failed, as settlers and oil camps shrink wild herds. burros persist, but the era of roaming wild horses has likely ended.
Knoxville Tenn February 28 Only three living persons are known to have seen Andrew Jackson. The first is Mrs Rachel Jackson Lawrence a Nashville descendant, the second Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore, and the third Howard Waldo of Campbell Hall New York an 89 year old who saw the general as a boy when his painter father Samuel L Waldo made a portrait. The portrait hung in New Orleans and became a life size equestrian painting. Waldo recalls Webster and Jackson’s stern look in a gray pompadour style.
Ft. Smith Arkansas reports four Missouri Pacific railroad shop employees at Van Buren were instantly killed in an explosion early today. The incident occurred at the Van Buren shops, and the blast left no survivors among the workers. Details were scarce as the investigation began.
Tokio reports Hirohito, heir to the Japanese throne, may travel to Europe and the United States. Born April 29, 1901, he has held military and diplomatic roles as crown prince, major in infantry, lieutenant commander in the navy, and has long pursued extensive education in military and civil matters. He is noted for strong memory, wide reading, and interest in history and geography.
Waco High School defeated Bryan High 31 to 15 on a YMCA court. Meers led Waco with 14 points, Chambliss 8, Strickland 7. Bryan’s Kelly scored 8 in a low‑scoring, defensive affair.
The County Agricultural Advisory Board met Saturday with members including chairman J. D. Martin and County Agent C. L. Benson. They planned a county wide meeting for March 5 at 2 p m at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss marketing surplus cream and improving soils and livestock farming in Brazos County. All farmers are urged to attend and offer needs or help.
Rockdale Texas announces 22 delegates to the World Press Congress in Honolulu October 4 to 14 1921. Pres Cooke and Sam P Harden are ex officio delegates bringing the roster to twenty two names including Baldridge Collins Carlock Dionne Finty Fitzgerald Faubioff Foster Gooch Hilburn Holland Brown Moritz Perkins Robinson Rountree Satterwhite Sinclair Sterrett Taylor Wortham Wurtz Watson West Wilson Callan and News form Roger.
The Friendship Bible Class of the First Baptist church held its monthly social Saturday evening at 8 at Miss Bernadine McKnight's East 26th Street home. The Washington birthday theme featured flowers, bunting, games, music, contests, and refreshments. Attendees included Misses Bernadine McKnight Lillian McLendon Tyra Morgan Gladys Walker Ethel Evans Lillian Howard Hettie Franklin Ray Taylor Mina Graham Ava Reeves Minnie Cahill Lois Pipkin and Messrs R E Lee J D Howell Pat Newton Lonnie Locke Charley Crawford Starkie Stallings Mullens Reynolds Harris Jones McSwain Williams Martin Blonk Goodloe Mr and Mrs Dotson Mr and Mrs Dixon Turner VI and Mrs Harris Smith.
In San Antonio a car carrying Mrs Florence Ritchey Mrs Homer Ill Twining her sister and J W Schilling a former US Army officer was struck by an International and Great Northern passenger train at a grade crossing killing three and badly injuring six including Ernest Lambert O F Coleman and W C Black who are expected to survive B M Driggers the car’s chauffeur faced federal charges for transporting liquor and was released on bond while a prohibition officer noted bottles recovered from the wreckage and conductor witnesses. Jesse H Wade and W L Dowling visited the city from Wellborn.
The Grounds and Improvement Committee of the Bryan Cemetery Association invites all subcommittees to a special meeting Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Red Cross health center room behind the First National Bank. Chairmen Mable Castles E J Jenkins Mae Emory J E Astin R S Webb Webb Howell E J Fountain and J T Hanway urged to attend.
College Station Texas Feb 28 The Aggies won first place in a grappling meet at Austin taking five of seven matches. A delayed home train pushed start to after 10 30 pm but a good crowd remained. Gardner and Adams injuries noted while Sullivan and Coach Jones returned Sunday to train for the conference meet in Stillwater Friday and Saturday. Oklahoma has beaten all foes except Nebraska.
New York February 27. Spooning by young couples atop Fifth Avenue buses was formally recognized as a legitimate outdoor sport. Sheriff David H. Knott, responding to an anonymous complaint, argued that a man must be a crabbed old bachelor or heartbreak survivor to seek official aid in ending a heritage of nature as old as the world.
William Dalton a 16 year old bank clerk from Heyworth Illinois faces speedy grand jury action after allegedly stealing 772000 in liberty bonds from the Northern Trust Company in Chicago He was captured after being identified in newspaper photos remaining in a detention home and begging for his mother as authorities press for punishment and reform consideration
A robber entered the Fort Worth and Denver station at six o clock and took 150 dollars from the safe. He beat Agent Miller into insensibility and escaped with Miller s watch. Officers have a good description of the man. Miller s condition is not critical.
Austin Feb 28 The West Texas A M College bills go to the House for a 10 am Tuesday vote. The West Texas delegation says they have enough support to pass a bill to buy 640 acres to locate a high order college. Hill of Wheeler and Cox of Taylor will lead the fight for their bills which do not accord.
Funeral services honor Davie Zulch Sanders wife of W O Sanders, born 1878 in Zulch Texas, died in Bryan after a long illness. Survived by husband two children Susie Mae and Olin, brother Julius Zulch and four sisters. services Sunday at family home led by Dr John A Held with Dr M E Weaver and Mrs J Webb Howell singing. Active and honorary pallbearers listed. out of town attendees included Julius Zulch and others.
Former speaker Champ Clark of Missouri dies in Washington after a long illness. He served 26 years in the House and was set to retire in two days, ending a lengthy career.
Cleveland March 2. Members of the Cleveland Indians appear content to use the same bats that helped them win the American League and world championships last year. Unlike prior years, business manager E B Barnard has received few requests for new bats.
Washington lawmakers refused to approve the Senate amendment to the army appropriation bill keeping the force at 150000 troops. The clash centered on a Senate proposal to raise the total to 175000, with the House maintaining current strength.
Cleveland Indians set a baseball record by having every member of the 1920 world champion squad sign contracts for the 1921 season. With all players returning promptly, manager Tris Speaker will begin spring training with a harmonious club as James C. Dunn had already lined up the roster and salaries in anticipation of another pennant.
R Qi Astin owner of Dawn Haven ships seven head of Shorthorn females and bulls to the Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth, opening March 5. Red Diamond, a mahogany red bull, weighs 1,400 pounds and aims for Junior Champion. Walton Jeanette roan heifer of two years is also favored. five others are expected to place. Moral: Less cotton, more purebred stock, and feed.
President-elect Harding travels by train to Marion after Florida respite. He will receive a hometown farewell before entering the White House. Preparations for his administration are nearly complete as the train reaches home tomorrow and Harding is reported in good health.
Mrs Pandora Moseley Carr of Bryan died in a Houston sanitarium on Tuesday March 1 at 6 50 pm after a long illness. Her body arrived home today for a 4 pm funeral at her residence and burial in the city cemetery. She was 72 and a pioneer resident of Bryan and Brazos County born near Marshall in June 1848. She married A B Carr, who died years ago, leaving a son A B Carr Jr and three grandsons. Survived also by brothers Lee Moseley of Brazos County and Alice Moseley of Beaumont. Funeral conducted by Dr John A Held and Dr W H Sholl with pallbearers listed.
London Feb 28 Greece refused to accept the proposal for an investigation of conditions in Thrace and Smyrna preparatory to alterations in the Serres treaty announced today by M Kalogeropoulos the Greek premier.
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