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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1930
Page
1
The column critiques so called innocent amusements as overextended and driven by material gain. It argues that any amusement violating God or state law is not innocent, and that others do wrong does not justify copying.
The Senate agriculture sub committee recommended a government commission with authority to suspend cotton future exchanges if needed. It would be led by the secretaries of agriculture and commerce and the attorney general, forming a three member panel to oversee cotton futures activity and curb price depressions.
Henry Ford urged the House Judiciary Committee to retain the 18th amendment stating the sane people of the nation would never see it repealed. Samuel Crowther read Ford’s telegram and Thomas Edison also supported keeping prohibition, calling it a great experiment for the benefit of mankind.
Flood waters swept Moissac after a dike failure and the city was inundated. Dozens of residents were trapped as homes were wrecked and property losses reached 40 million dollars. Death toll estimates ranged from 30 to 100, with French authorities reporting extensive central and southern damage.
Hon W S Barron speaker of the district legislature will pass through Bryan en route from Austin to Navasota to accept the LaSalle monument for Texas at an unveiling ceremony Thursday at 1 20 PM Great Bryan crowds are expected. Mrs Robert P Siddall of Anderson visited Bryan today. J W Longley of the state highway commission licenses and weight department was in Bryan on special business. He is re assigned to work from Austin during headquarters transition and stayed with Mr and Mrs W F Gibbs.
Edward Beckwith principal keeper at Auburn Prison was stabbed to death today while en route to the mess hall. He followed George Ford and James Durnham as principals killed by convicts in separate incidents. A Spanish inmate remains unidentified as the suspect.
Two men robbed the First State Bank of Alluwe near Novata Oklahoma, taking 1400 dollars before fleeing toward Blue Canyon, a known outlaw rendezvous. Police search continues for the suspects.
Charley Jones was fined 125 dollars plus costs in two district court cases after pleading guilty to aggravated assault on a Negro woman and to carrying a six shooter. A third case was dismissed by Judge W C Davis this morning.
Partly cloudy conditions persist with moderate warmth. Bryan and vicinity expect warmer temperatures tonight and Thursday. East and West Texas show partly cloudy skies with a warmer trend, especially outside the southern portion.
Texas A M College animal husbandry will ship ten carloads of livestock to Fort Worth for the Fat Stock Show. The consignment includes 37 hogs 10 cattle 25 sheep 14 goats and 14 horses with breeds listed Hogs Poland China Hampshire Duroc Jersey Cattle Aberdeen Angus Shorthorn Hereford Sheep Rambouillet Merino Goats Angora Horses Percheron Morgan Saddle. LSU stock judging team from Baton Rouge is en route to the show.
Austin report says the house revenue committee backed Representative Hubbard’s bill to levy a gross receipts tax of 0.5 percent on electric light power and water works. He estimates annual revenue of $500,000 from the tax.
John Lewis Pearl Campbell A Kilpatrick and Sallie B Williams of Brazos county filed notice of intention to marry and applications for marriage licenses with County Clerk Jess B McGee on Tuesday.
Concrete is being laid at two blocks per day on highway 73 through the business district. Contractors Stanton and Wallace say driving will be allowed in twenty one days on the new surface.
Three men were killed when a biplane crashed on the Will Rogers ranch near Los Angeles. One victim was identified as Morey Johnson, owner of the plane.
Tax Collector J M Ferguson reports total state and county tax receipts through February 1 amounting to 202802.45 on a 220564.64 assessment, about 91 percent collected versus 93 percent last year.
Dr. J. Ernest Thacker, Presbyterian minister, draws large crowds at afternoon sermons at the First Presbyterian church and evening services at the First Baptist. He preached on Evangelism and urged Christians to dedicate themselves to soul salvation as Bryan and College residents are invited to attend the continued services on Sunday evening in March.
The Pittsburgh Sun Telegraph reports the late Ambassador Alexander P. Moore left 100000 bequest to the Queen of Spain and 25000 to Mrs Enrico Caruso widow of the famed tenor.
County Attorney W. E. Neeley who has been bedridden for over three months due to illness is once more seen at the courthouse visiting officials. He will not resume full duties this term but hopes to be able to discharge his responsibilities in a few weeks as his strength returns.
Bryan and vicinity church women join worldwide observance of the 1900th Pentacost at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church with prayers and talks on missionary topics. Morning speaker Mrs. Lamar Bethea on The Jerusalem Conference. Afternoon speaker Mrs. J Ernest Thacker on World Wide Evangelism. Special music and a noon lunch. Event opens 10 a.m. with Mrs George E Adams presiding.
Washington March 5 Former Chief Justice Taft showed slight improvement but doctors warn his illness remains fatal. The reports note continued critical condition and ongoing medical care.
Dr. J. Ernest Thacker preached that service club codes and creeds foster business conscience and civic righteousness. He noted corporations share earnings with employees and fund schools and churches while a Thacker campaign solo was performed by W. Forman Betts with Maudelle Wiley at the piano. Lions minstrel cast members were invited as special guests.
Manila police used reserves to quell a student strike by about 10,000 high school pupils. Several students and two policemen were beaten, two school officials faced lynching threats, and possible expulsions were announced. Police Chief Platt said precautions were in place amid fears of broader rioting. The protest stemmed from alleged insults toward the Filipino race by Miss Mable Brummitt, a former Valparaiso, Indiana teacher who denied the accusation and was dismissed.
The cotton market fell today with futures down 20 to 40 points. Local spot quotes ranged from 14 to 14 12 cents.
Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker of Austin joins a nine member National League of Women Voters jury of award. The group, chosen for suffrage era contributions, will select nominees for the national honor roll to be announced May 1 1980 in Louisville.
In Austin on March 5 the senate debated prison bills with a Beck proposal to spend 1.5 million dollars on Huntsville walls an industrial unit near Austin and nearby farms while the Graves bill would allot 400 thousand dollars to rehabilitate existing properties without a new unit near Austin.
The trial of D. A. Broadway Luther Broadway and Allen Broadway for assault with intent to murder in the Cheatham case was set for Thursday following a February grand jury indictment. Sheriff’s office attaches are summoning witnesses for both sides.
The committee on oil gas and mining voted out Rep Metcalfe bill to compel common carriage storage and purchase of oil on a ratable basis. The Independent Oil Producers Association of Texas sponsored the measure with backing from several major oil companies and independents.
Texas State Highway Engineer GIB GILCHRIST argues that routes built to pass through business districts disrupt stable growth and that highways should connect every village and town to durable national or regional road networks rather than rely on transient business tied to street traffic.
The Galveston News describes A and M College representatives entering Mardi Gras events with a military escort beneath an arch of swords. Lady Lilla of the House of Bryan is Duchess of A M in silver sequins and tulle, with silver staff and slippers. Lady Julia of the House of Ball is Maid of Honor in white satin with red roses, a ruby crown, and a red staff.
Friends of Cromwell L. Ormsby former attorney for evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson said he would surrender in Oakland California to face a grand jury indictment charging conspiracy to bribe. The indictment followed a probe into protection of gamblers and involved three Alameda county dealers.
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