Inauguration of Calvin Coolidge Opens Fourth Year
Calvin Coolidge began his first four year term with a direct mandate as president and Charles Dawes sworn in as vice president. The simple ceremony emphasized frugality and duty with limited pomp in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Charles Dawes
Coolidge
Vermont
Warren G. Harding
Pennsylvania Avenue
Dawes
Senate Chamber
Capitol
William Howard Taft
Reform in Senate rules urged by Dawes in address
Vice President Charles Dawes urged reform of Senate rules saying the rules deny public rights and let a minority of one senator block votes on measures two thirds of the Senate support. He argued the floor-holding power delays proceedings and overruns the will of the people.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mars
Senate
Charles Dawes
Dawes
Additions at Every Revival Service At First Baptist Church
Dr. M. E. Hudson the evangelist preaches powerfully at First Baptist Church revival services. He has wartime France experience, a broad outlook, and sympathetic delivery. Attendance rises at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with high quality music drawing numerous attendees.
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First Baptist Church
M. E. Hudson
France
Galveston Rotary Extends Special Invitation to Bryan
A telegram to Bryan Rotary Club president Dave L. Wilson invites all Bryan members to Galveston for the district convention. Galveston promises a fine reception and a program of education and inspiration, offering what is termed the opportunity of a lifetime for participation.
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Dave L. Wilson
Bryan Rotary Club
Galveston
Rotary
Rotary Anns
Galveston Rotary Club
Methodists Divided Over Unification Fight Under Way
Texas Methodists split over the plan to unify with the Northern church. A 400 delegate meeting in Waco heard that laymen and about half the pastors oppose the plan, risking less than a three fourths vote next fall. Fort Worth district favors. fund of 1200 established to oppose. Committees named for Central Texas West Texas Northwest Texas and more.
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Associated Press
Waco
George C. French
Sulphur Springs
Fort Worth i
W. W. Lastinger
Cotton futures close with slight drop and steady spot quotes
Cotton futures closed today with a small decline from yesterday while local spot quotations remained around 25 1 2 cents for middling.
Burglarm Facing Felony Charges Indictment Returns
Deposed sculptor cited in grand jury indictment returned. Burglum facing felony charges as authorities pursue case details and formal charges.
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Borglum
Indictments Filed Against Borglum and Tucker in Stone Mountain Case
Grand jury in DeKalb County returns indictments charging Gutzon Borglum sculptor of the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial with larceny from a house simple larceny and malicious mischief. J C Tucker, Borglum's construction superintendent, faces two indictments tied to the destruction and removal of models from the studio at Stone Mountain.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
House
Gutzon Borglim
Stone Mountain
DeKalb County
Grand Jury
Georgia
J. C. Tucker
Borglum
O Construction
Turner Murder Case Again Continued in Brazos Court
The State of Texas versus R. G. Turner, charged with murder of a convict near College Station last August, was continued to May 28 at the next Brazos District Court term due to defense lawyer illness and absence of key witnesses.
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R. G. Turner
Brazos District Court
State of Texas
College Station
Revival draw crowds as Dr Scoville sermon inspires
College Station attendance at the Methodist tabernacle for the Scoville revival grew strong last night. Mrs. Scoville and Mr. Farris delivered a notable musical number, while Rev. W. H. Matthews and Rev. R. L. Brown led prayers. The sermon from Romans eight urged salvation within the circle of believers and condemned disbelief.
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Methodist Tabernacle
College Station
W. H. Matthews
R. L. Brown
Axtell
Paul
Scoville
Seoville
America
Germany
United States
Berlin
Christ
God
Jesus
Free Baptist Ladies Aid Meeting Led by Mrs Edge
The Ladies Aid Society of the Free Baptist church met with Mrs J L Edge in the absence of president Mrs Charles Moehlman. Rev C B Thompson opened and closed with prayer and the group planned a March 16 gathering at Mrs Harry Ives. Attendees included Fritz Lehman Wil Reynolds C H Holmes Della Footen George Smith T A Cloud Will Holmes J J Tatum W H Johnson and Rev and Mrs C B Thompson.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
the Free Baptist Church
J. L. Edge
Charles Moehlman
Edge
C. B. Thompson
Harry Ive
Mesdames Fritz Lehman
Wil Reynolds
C. H. Holmes
Della ‘Ooten
George Smith
T. A. Cloud
Will Holmes
J. J. Tatum
W. H. Johnson
Mra. C. B. Thompson
Millican Circle 5 Baptist Women's Auxiliary Meeting
Circle No 5 of Bryan Baptist Woman's Auxiliary met with Millican Baptists at their regular Tuesday session at 8 oclock. Mrs Mills P Walker led the devotional program. Attending were Mrs Ernest Elliott president Circle 5 and other members including W M U associates and district chairman Albert Buchanan. The ladies traveled by car to Millican and returned to Bryan this afternoon.
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Baptist
Millican
Circle No. 5
Bryan Baptist Woman’s Auxiliary
Mills P. Walker
Ernest Elliott
Mesdames Mills P. Walker
Bill Wimberly
L. C. Wilkerson
T. O
E R Nash Sr of Waco Dies in Bryan Funeral Set
E R Nash Sr president of Nash Robinson Co a longtime Waco figure died Tuesday night at 6 05 after a two week illness He was vice president of First National Bank a Baylor University trustee deacon of First Baptist Church and connected with the Central Texas Baptist sanitarium The funeral will be Wednesday at 4 in the First Baptist Church with pallbearers from Baylor and the bank among others Survivors include three sons and one daughter all of Waco
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Waro News-Tribune
Waco
E. R. Nash
Nash- Robinson Company
First National Bank
Justee
Baylor University
First Baptist Church
Central Texas Baptist Sanitarium
Nash-Robinson Company
Texas
Marlin
Nash
Ocala
Fla
Ryan
Diss Fannie Mitchell
Ol. Larvey Hitchell
M.ollege
Bryan
Thomas Grims
Griffth’s Lumber Company
Dallas
J. M
E. R. Jr
John Dh. J
Esi
J. N. Mtitchell
H. F. Connally
H. M. Lanham
First National Bank of
Pat M.eff
Walter Gregg, Jr
John A. Hughes
L. W
Legislature Debates Ferguson Amnesty Bill In Texas House
In Austin March 4 supporters of the Ferguson amnesty measure introduced by Senators Woodward and Russek faced early defeats. A move to set the bill for a special session failed 71 to 54. Adjournment rather than recess aided proponents as the calendar outlook shifted, with further motions to table and adjourn shaping the day. Representative J. W. Hall opposed unanimous consent citing broader legislative impact beyond Ferguson.
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Associated Press
Austin
Mar
Woodward and Russek
House of Representatives
House
F. A. Dale
George Purl
Dallas
Dale
J. W. Hall
Houston
Senate
Houston Today
Hall
James E. Ferguson
Land of former governor Jim sold at auction today
March 4 at sheriff's sale Dan A Japhet of Houston bought 5879 acres of former Governor James E Ferguson's Bosque County ranch adjoining Meridian for 50000 dollars to satisfy a judgment of 109357.61 dollars in Dan A Japhet vs R Johnson et al in Harris County district court.
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Associated Press
Meridian
Sheriff's Ale Today
Dan A. Japhet
Houson
James E. Ferguson
Bosque County
Harris County
R. Johnson
Dallas Representative Hit by Brick in Austin Attack
Representative T. K. Irwin of Dallas, chief prosecutor in the Legislative Prison Investigation, was struck unconscious by a brick thrown from a car as he walked to his hotel. He remained in bed, unable to identify suspects or motives, and denied knowledge of any link to the prison probe.
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Dallas
Legislative Prison Investigating Committee
Associated Press
Austin
T. K. Irwin
Legislative
Irwin
Front of Jenkins Drug Store Being Remodeled
The front of the E. J. Jenkins Drug Store is undergoing extensive repairs by C. E. Jenkins, the druggist’s brother. Work includes straightening the entrance and adding a stairway to access offices on the second floor, with the same plate glass preserved to gain extra space.
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Jenkins Drug Store
E. J. Jenkins
C. E. Jenkins
Mrs. Kate Wurzbach of San Antonio Dead
Mrs. Kate Wurzbach 76 wife of the late C L Wurzbach county judge and mother of nine, died suddenly at the family home in San Antonio. Her son is Representative Harry M Wurzbach. W S Barnett of San Antonio visiting Bryan arranged a free fish day with Smith Drug Co once merchandise arrives. Barnett had married Bryan native Helen Peverly.
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Kate Wurzbach
San Antonio
Associated Press
Harry M. Wurzbach
W. S. Barnett
Bryan
Nyal Drug Company
Smith Drug Co
Mr. Barnett
Helen Peverly
Naval omnibus bill signed during inauguration day
President Calvin Coolidge signed several major measures at the Capitol during his inauguration. The naval omnibus bill the second deficiency bill and the legislative appropriation bill with salary reductions for cabinet and Congress were all enacted today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mar
Calvin Coolidge
Capitol
Senate
Congress
Bryan to Edge Road Put in Fine Shape
County officials praise Emmett Holland and John M. Moore for improved Bryan to Edge highway. The road has been lightly graded and is in the best condition in years. Bridge approaches and culverts were graded smooth, making the long Brazos county stretch a pleasant ride.
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Bryan
Edge Road
Emmett Holland
John M. Moore
Bryan To
Edge
Brazos County
Compromises That The People Make Keep From The Second Mile
Rev. T A Searcy preached on Satan’s methods of compromise at Free Baptist church. He contrasted Pharaoh’s four biblical compromises with Christian duty, urging full consecration of possessions and family to God and a three days journey of faithful effort through Christ’s strength. Services 10 a m and 7 30 p m through Thursday. public invited.
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T. A. Searcy
The
Free Baptist Church
Rev. Searcy
Satan
Jesus
Pharoah
Moses
Jesus Christ
Christ
Bible Classes Elect Officers for Team
At a regular joint meeting of the Friendship Bible class and the Homemakers class held Monday evening, officers for the coming term were elected. The Friendship Bible class named Evelyn Crawford president and Artie Barron as assistant secretary, among others. the Homemakers class chose H P Smith president and Parker Carroll as assistant secretary and treasurer, with Mrs Albert Buchanan re elected as teacher for both groups.
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Friendship Bible
Homemakers
Evelyn Crawford
Mattie Sue Waite
Nora Ward
Maude Brown
Mabel Steffy
Artie Barron
Adell Hall
Artie Lou Smith
Corrie Suber
H. P. Smith
G. W. Parker
Elbert Gammon
Ork
O. J. Parks
T. C. Stewart
Parker Carroll
Louis McCulloch
McDuff Simpson
Albert Buchanan
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Seill
Washington, Mar
Rotary Wires
Central Texas
John M. Barcus
Corsicana
W. S. Roland
Temple
West Texas
M. K. Fred
Robstown
W. M. Stokes
Lampasas
Northwest Texas
J. T. Griswold
Clarendon
F. Turner
Amarillo
J.C. Tucker
Cane Forward
DR. Scoville Revival
Heaven
Hell
Nero
Sanhedrin
John the Baptist
John Huss
John Knox
Scotland
Sin
Jean Paul Richter
Evangelist
Free Baptist Ladies Aid
Baptist Woman’s Auxiliary Meeting
E. R. Nash SR
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D. L. Weddington
D. W. Goolsbee
Harvey Weddington
R. L. Hearn
Jim
T. K. Fawinis
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