Coolidge Inaugurated President In Simple Ceremonies
Calvin Coolidge inaugurated to begin his first four year term as president with Vice President Dawes taking oath earlier. The ceremony was simple, dignified, and frugal, reflecting the new administration's aims to cut taxes and pursue peaceful international relations.
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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
Dawes Objects Senate Rules Delay Tactic
Dawes objects to Senate rules noting that one senator can block the will of the two thirds majority by holding the floor. The dispute centers on procedural control and the potential for prolonged filibuster or floor obstruction.
Dawes urges Senate rule reform in inaugural address
Vice President Charles Dawes told the nation that Senate rule reforms are needed to empower the people and end indefinite floor delays. He argued that a single Senator can stall any measure two thirds of the chamber supports, blocking votes and democratic action.
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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 evangelist preaches powerfully at First Baptist revival services. His France wartime experience informs a broad, sympathetic delivery drawing large crowds. Attendance and interest rise at 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. with high quality music. Public invited.
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First Baptist Church
M. E. Hudson
France
Galveston Rotary Extends Special Convention Invite
A telegram to Bryan Rotary Club president Dave L. Wilson says Galveston has prepared a fine reception for Rotary delegates and their Rotary Anns. It invites Bryan members to participate in the district convention with education and inspiration programs and discussions.
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Dave L. Wilson
Bryan Rotary Club
Galveston
Rotary
Rotary Anns
Galveston +Rotary Club
Free Baptist Ladies Aid Meeting Recap
The Free Baptist Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs. J. L. Edge and stood in for president Mrs. Charles Moehlman. Rev. C. R. Thompson gave prayer and benediction. March 16 is the next meeting date at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Harry Ve’s home with listed members present.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the Free Baptist Church
J. L. Edge
Charles Moehlman
Edge
Aftnoon
C. Rhompson
Baptist Woman's Auxiliary Circle Meets in Millican
Millican hosts Circle No. 5 of Bryan Baptist Woman's Auxiliary with Mrs Mills P Walker leading the devotional. Attendees include Mrs Ernest Elliott and other Circle No 5 members. The group traveled by car and returned to Bryan in the 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
Methodists Divided on Unification Fight Under Way
Waco Texas delegates report split over unification with the Northern church. Leaders say a three fourths vote is unlikely next fall. Fort Worth district favors plan. a public opposition fund of 1200 dollars was started with Waco’s W. W. Lastinger elected treasurer. Committees named for Central Texas West Texas Northwest Texas and other regions. Steering committees to be formed for each district.
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Associated Press
Waco
Texas Metho‘sm
George C. French
Sulphur Springs
Fort Worth
W. W. Lastinger
Treas
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
Cotton Futures Close Unchanged as Spot Quotations Firm
Cotton futures closed steady with yesterday as local spot quotations hold at 25 1 2 cents per pound in middling basis markets.
Borglum Faces Felony Charges After Grand Jury Indictment
Renowned sculptor Gutzon Borglum is cited in a grand jury indictment for felonies. The case details reflect serious charges and potential legal proceedings ahead.
Indictments Against Borglum and Tucker in Stone Mountain Case
DeKalb county grand jury returns indictments charging Gutzon Borglum sculptor and J C Tucker superintendent of construction with larceny from house simple larceny and malicious mischief. The case centers on destruction of the Confederate figures model and alleged removal of other models from the Stone Mountain studio.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
House
Gutzon Borglim
Stone Mountain
DeKalb County
Georgia
J. C. Tucker
Borglum
R. G. Turner Murder Case Continued To May Term
The State of Texas versus R. G. Turner for the murder of a convict near College Station was continued to May 28 at the next Brazos District Court term due to defense counsel illness and witness absences.
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R. G. Turner
Brazos District Court
State of Texas
R. G Turner
College Station
Revival Draws Huge Crowd at College Station Tabernacle
Forty seven convert in last night’s Dr Scoville revival at the Methodist tabernacle in College Station. The service featured Mrs Scoville’s solo Jesus Saviour Pilot Me and Mr Farris on piano. Evangelist Scoville preached from Romans eight urging decisive commitment and recalling historical reformers and biblical miracles to illustrate salvation and eternal life.
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Methodist Tabernacle
College Station
W. H. Matthews
R. L. Brown
Axtell
Paul
Scoville
America
Germany
United States
Berlin
Christ
God
Jesus
E R Nash Sr of Waco Dies in Bryan Rites Tomorrow
E R Nash Sr longtime Nash Robinson Co leader and Baptist aide died Tuesday night at 6 05 in Waco after a two week illness. He was vice president of First National Bank trustee of Baylor University deacon of First Baptist Church and active with Central Texas Baptist Sanitarium. Funeral planned at First Baptist Church Wednesday at 4 pm with honorary and active pallbearers named and relatives from Bryan and Waco attending.
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Waro News-Tribune
Waco
E. R. Nash
Nash Robinson Company
First National Bank
Baylor University
First Baptist Church
Central Texas Baptist Sanitarium
Ft Nash-Robinson Company
Texas
Marlin
Nash
Ocala
Fla
Sryan
Pannie Mitchell
Harvey Hitchell
M. Ollege
Bryan
Thomas Griffe
Griffth
H., F. Connally
H. M. Lanham
First Baptist Church i
Legislature Delays Amnesty Bill Amid House Skirmishes
In Austin on March 4 supporters of the Ferguson amnesty measure faced defeats as a bid to set a special session failed 71 to 54. Debates centered on calendar order and unanimous consent amid procedural moves by Rep. Dale, Hall, and Purl as the bill awaits its turn on the senate calendar.
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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 is sold at auction today
March 4 sheriff's sale in Meridian reports Dan A. Japhet of Houston bought 5,879 acres of former Governor James E. Ferguson's Bosque county ranch adjoining Meridian for 50,000 to satisfy a judgment of 109,357.61 from Harris County in the case Dan A. Japhet v. R. Johnson et al.
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Associated Press
Meridian
Sheriff's Ale Today
Dan A. Japhet
Houson
James E. Ferguson
Bosque County
Harris County
R. Johnson
Representative T. K. Irwin Attacked in Dallas Incident
Representative T. K. Irwin of Dallas, chief prosecutor in the Legislative Prison Investigation, was struck by a brick hurled from a car as he walked to his hotel. He remained in bed, unable to describe the car or occupants, and offered no reason for the attack or link to the prison probe.
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Christ
Heaven
Hell
Paul
Senate
Nero
Sanhedrin
John the Baptist
John Huss
John Knox
Scotland
Dallas
Legislative Prison Investigating Committee
Associated Press
Austin
T. K. Irwin
Legislative
Irwin
Jenkins Drug Store Front Remodel Adds Stairway
The E. J. Jenkins Drug Store front is under extensive repairs by contractor C. E. Jenkins, brother of the druggist. The entrance is being altered to be straight and additional space created for a stairway to access offices on the second floor.
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Jenkins Drug Store
E. J. Jenkins
C. E. Jenkins
Death of Mrs. Kate Wurzbach at 76 in San Antonio
Mrs. Kate Wurzbach of San Antonio dies at 76 at her home. She was the mother of Representative Harry M. Wurzbach and wife of the late C. L. Wurzbach county judge. She had nine children. In Bryan, W. S. Barnett of Nyal Drug Co visited, arranging a free fish day with Smith Drug Co once merchandise arrives. Barnett previously married Bryan girl Miss Helen Peverly.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Kate Wurzbach
Harry M. Wurzbach
W. S. Barnett
Bryan
Nyal Drug Company
Smith Drug Co
Mr. Barnett
Helen Peverly
Coolidge Signs Important Bills Ahead of Inauguration
President Coolidge signs several key bills in a flurry of activity before his inauguration. The actions mark important legislative moves as the new administration prepares to take office.
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Coolidge
Naval Omnibus Bill Signed During Inauguration Day
President Calvin Coolidge signed several key measures at the Capitol on inauguration day. The naval omnibus bill the second deficiency bill and the legislative appropriation bill with salary increases for cabinet and Congress were approved.
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Associated Press
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Capitol
Senate
Cabinet
Congress
Bryan to Edge Road Put In Fine Shape
County commissioners Emmett Holland and John M. Moore receive credit for the Bryan to Edge highway which has been lightly graded and is now in the best condition. Culvert and bridge approaches have been 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
Devotional Talk Warns Against Satanic Compromises
The Rev. T. A. Searcy warned at Free Baptist Church that compromise keeps believers from going the second mile. He likened Pharaoh's refusals to Satan's tactics and urged full commitment, citing four compromises and urging three days' journey with God's strength through Christ. Services scheduled 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. through Thursday.
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Pharoah
Moses
Satan
Jesus Christ
Christ
Bible Classes Elect Officers for Team
At a joint Friendship Bible class and Homemakers class meeting held Monday evening at 7, officers were elected for the coming term. The Friendship Bible class chose Evelyn Crawford as president and Artie Barron as assistant secretary, among others. the Homemakers class elected H. P. Smith as president and Parker Carroll as assistant secretary and treasurer. Albert Buchanan was re elected as teacher for both classes.
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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. Parkerson
Elbert Gammon
O. J. Parks
T. O. Stewart
Parker Carroll
Louis McCulloch
Mc. Duff Simpson
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DR. Scoville Revival
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Jean Paul Richter
the Evangelist
E. R. Nash SR
Bryan Oit
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D. L. Weddington
O. W. Goolsbee
Harvey Weddington
R. L. Hearn
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NAVAL
T. A. Searcy
The
Free Baptist Church
Rev. Searcy
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