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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1914
Page
2
H G Youngblood writes to Bryan Eagle arguing for improved road dragging after rain to build up and maintain graded roads. He urges allowing each overseer a personal drag and for the commissioner to ensure post rain work, noting countywide benefits and common interest in good roads. February 23, 1914.
Fort Worth capitalists have secured a charter to develop coal mines in Strawn Texas Palo Pinto County. The new company is capitalized at 500000 with general offices to be in Fort Worth and plans to expand mining resources in the area.
Telegram from General Villa claims W S Benton was a cattle thief and killed four men. He alleges Benton, with Terrazas Creel era connections, stole over 1 000 head of cattle and attempted to kill Villa, leading to Benton’s execution as justice.
The year old son of Mr and Mrs H P Dansby was injured when his leg was caught in buggy spokes and dislocated at the knee. He received medical care. no bones were broken, but the injury is serious.
Brenham Banner-Press reports Rev W R Brown will move to Brenham to lead the First Baptist Church. He preached two sermons, drew large crowds, and is described as a dynamic Texas preacher ready to build up the church on liberal, progressive lines. Brown, from Bryan, is praised as devout and charitable, with Bryan residents lauding him as he departs for a new field of labor.
Old reliable antiseptic healing oil advertised as a surgical dressing that relieves pain and heals. Features liniment note and price points 25¢ and 1.06 dollars.
Governor John M. Slaton and Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, conferred about filling the late Senator Bacon’s seat. Howell asked not to be considered, though Slaton acknowledged his qualifications and hinted a South Georgian is expected to receive the appointment.
The Associated Press reports Albany is fixed for the execution of four gunmen convicted in the Rosenthal murder. The week beginning April 13 will mark their deaths after appeals are resolved.
W. S. West of Valdosta Ga a lawyer was appointed by Governor Slaton as United States Senator to succeed the late A O Bacon. West will serve until next November when a state election will be held. He was a Denver 1908 Democratic convention delegate and led the Georgia Senate as president in 1905 06. The appointee is 65 years old.
About fifty former students and alumni of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas held an executive session in Dallas to press separation from the University of Texas. They asked for an amicable division of the permanent endowment and income bearing property and an equal appropriation of the endowment fund. The group also advised the college directors on the type of president they desire appointed.
An advertisement promotes a fake remedy stating it cures colds in one day using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. It claims to stop cough and headache and offers a money back guarantee via GROVE'S signature on each box.
A Friday meeting at Parks' furniture store focused on forming a Bryan Y M C A. D D White was elected president and Will Hall secretary, Travis B Bryan treasurer. Ira Gooch agreed to add a third story to the building to house club rooms and living spaces. State Y M C A organizers will assist, with a follow up meeting announced.
A brief Life magazine quotation asserts Dasher brags his publication is entirely fiction and that praise from subscribers confirms the claim.
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