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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1914
Page
4
After four years as secretary L. M. Hewit announces resignation effective in April at the club’s annual meeting. The Eagle credits his energy and leadership for Bryan’s commercial growth, noting the salary increase but urging careful selection of a successor to sustain progress and public service.
An Oklahoma City story reports a March 8 government inquiry into a Chicago dancer appearing at a local event. Federal officials and a court inquiry consider Mann Act implications for transporting a woman for immoral purposes. The night included prize fights and alcohol banned by state law.
Colonel Johnston defines present anti candidates for governor as a "bunch of snowbirds" and says their task is to find their giant.
Governor Colquitt writes to Secretary Bryan about Mexican raids on Texas. He argues Texas may pursue intruders beyond U S borders, citing Governor Coke's 1874 cross Rio Grande action with tacit federal approval. The governor seeks light and support to stop invasions.
The New York Sun reported that on February 28 the Mexican situation was at its hottest and Secretary of State was away on a lecture tour. The Waco Times-Herald notes citizens petitioning Texas Governor for protection under the federal constitution.
At the Author's Club in New York a group swaps stories. A speaker uses the phrase irony of fate to describe his tale. A listener retorts with a San Francisco money order anecdote about debt and recognition, cited from March Lippincott's.
The Austin Statesman notes that Mezes has tabooed political clubs on campus but asserts students pursue politics anyway. It argues university associations foster likeable leaders and that many Texas offices are held by former students who learn politics at college.
One year after Woodrow Wilson's inauguration the article praises his achievements including tariff revision downward banking reform income tax law and congressional salary reforms. It dismisses the Back to Africa movement as impractical and notes continuing urban migration and Jewish return to Jerusalem as a benign trend.
The Navasota Examiner reports a Tom Ball Club organized with about two hundred members, split roughly between pro and anti Ball supporters. The group aims to be nonpartisan on the issue, while many voters are expected to cast ballots for Mr Ball even if not on the club membership roll.
A Bryan advocate argues a local brick plant would reduce freight charges, lower costs for consumers, and create employment, boosting the tin bucket brigade and expanding retail trade.
A Houston Post columnist notes that spotting a reformer they deem weak and sinful marching ahead with a banner provokes frustration and sparks a desire to take action. The remark reflects public sentiment toward reform movements and personal accountability.
The Tyler Courier-Times counsels locals to expand cotton acreage in Smith County, predicting doubled cotton land and the consequence of orchard land shifting from Elberta peaches to cotton, promising higher profits and bacon and money in the fall.
Ed Plackshear of the Navasota Examiner visited Houston to see Evelyn Nesbit Thaw the Angel Child and her dancing dolly dimples. He mocked the spending and asked if he ever tried kicking himself in the act.
The Attorney General files suit in Greenville his home against A H Belo Co publishers of the Dallas Galveston News seeking $100,000 in damages over alleged libelous and slanderous articles published in 1913.
The State pro organ charges Colquitt offered to call an extra session of the Legislature to amend the Terrell election law so that a majority is needed for governor nomination, a move described as done in his desperation to save the antis.
In Shreveport Louisiana a jury acquitted a man and his wife of murder prompting an indignation meeting by about three thousand citizens. The judge then signed an order disqualifying the twelve from further jury service. The episode raises questions about how to handle miscarriages of justice and the pool of jurors.
A UK press fragment hints the United States shares blame for Benton’s death due to lifting the arms embargo. The text urges restraint and notes U S leniency toward Mexico to avoid appearing harsh.
George W. Vanderbilt, owner of the Piltmore estate near Asheville North Carolina, has died last week. The article laments his beauty and charm while noting death comes to both cottage and palace with equal fate.
President Lewis and ex-President Peter Radford issue political statements as union leaders but members deny authorization and reject their views, challenging their authority to speak for the organization.
A year after democracy’s triumph, patriots still await promised federal jobs and post offices as many stay weary. Citizens remain concerned by stubbornly high prices that refuse to fall, signaling ongoing economic strain.
W. R. Cox of Hamlin declares candidacy for governor. His platform opposes the Agricultural and Mechanical College and its current management.
The Hilsboro Dispatch notes a found eye symbol bearing an L in San Angelo. Some believe it signals lay while others suspect liar. The item ties to tales of inscriptions warnings and omens on eggs reported in the region.
The Eagle notes that soil preparation and seed choice are crucial in the autumn harvest, counting for more than half the battle for farmers as they plant.
The passage hints at a coming summer excursion with watermelons and roasted ears. It frames the future as holding allurements and anticipated joys for attendees and participants.
The Temple Telegram notes there are no volunteers for military service as readers reject the idea of stirring wars. The paper argues that eager readers talk of a war spirit while actual soldiers bear the battle.
A Austin Statesman notice reports that Mexican leader Venustiano Carranza speaks bluntly to critics and the Washington government, plainly telling them to go to the devil. The remark is described as part of his frank stance toward dissent.
Reading the figures in New York shows snow shoveling cost about two and a half million dollars this winter. In Brazos County there was not enough snow to make a snowball as big as a yaké.
Colonel Bailey muses on a culinary disagreement weighing a ham hock and cabbage fillin against the old favorite hog jowl and turnip greens in a light aside about preference and rivalry.
The Houston Post notes irony as Villa and Carranza threaten U S diplomacy from Mexico while the State Department remains distant and secure from direct confrontation.
The Arkansawyer notes some skim milk from human kindness until none remains and suggests others who harm young calves with the churn dasher, illustrating calls for mercy and cruelty.
Farmers in Brazos County are loading out planters farming implements and large quantities of commercial fertilizer. The scene suggests possible prosperity, prompting questions about underlying reasons for the movement and activity.
The Waco Times-Herald remarks that the secretary of state shows more consideration for Carranza than for Champ Clark, in a passing comment.
The Eagle observes no action has been taken to convert the dirt road linking Bryan and College into a first class highway, criticizing local progress and urging steps toward improvement.
A fragment quotes the Houston Post warning that Carranza and Villa demand public officials bow to them on all fours, implying coercive control. The line conveys a threat or political pressure without documenting a specific event or outcome.
The Houston Post concedes the trophy to the Dallas squad of husband plunk ers after a revolver marksmanship contest. The Dallas team takes the prize, with Houston admitting defeat in this event.
The Galveston News reports that Russian eggs are now being imported via New York and expresses hope that none reach this region of the country.
A review of the newest fashion plates reinforces the idea that we are wonderfully and fearfully made, highlighting design details and stylistic choices that reflect human uniqueness.
Cullen Thomas started the elimination movement but severed ties with his supporters in the process, creating a rift within his campaign. The move highlighted a sharp shift in strategy and potential consequences for his allies.
Forecasters say beefsteak may reach one dollar per pound in about a quarter century. With such a short distance to go, the trend could occur sooner.
Several Texas towns form community ball teams and Ball clubs to provide youth and adult leagues. Local organizations recruit players, schedule practices, and seek facility spaces while promoting local rivalry and community engagement.
Five office workers visit a shop to buy hats. The shopkeeper offers a challenge to the married men. A man claims a hat by proving he has not kissed any woman since marriage. The winner confesses he married just yesterday and receives the hat. A companion jokes with his wife about bringing home a hat.
In Austin on March 10 Associated Press reports legislators are privately polled by Speaker Terrell's campaign manager as they seek a special session to change the election law to require majority nominations.
Rural staff reports heavy rain caused flooding delaying land restoration. Bryan visitors include Mrs. Hensarling and family. sympathy extended for Mrs. Mims. Millican boys beat Harvey 29 to 1 after Wellborn field basketball games. Millican yells praised. Birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Graham. many local visits and thanks to Prof. Trussell and Wellborn community.
Corn planting begins though few have sown yet ground is ready. Sickness noted with several illnesses including Miss Icy Goen and Clyde Goen. No new smallpox cases. School back in session under Professors Batson Ferguson and Mrs Bertha Turner. Local notices cover travel, church services and a change in church leadership at Old Bethel. Harvey Texas March 3 1914.
Weather delays farm work and frost damages early gardens while corn is planted and seed wagons bring feed. School closed March 6 with a well attended picnic and speakers led by Mrs. C. W. Thomas. pupils decorated with woodland trophies and the National hymn. Mrs. Thomas and pupils thanked for a pleasant day. L. Baker plans a Mineral Wells telephone exchange with Wellborn central and long distance lines. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McVey returned home to Somerville.
Millican high school girls defeated Harvey high school girls 9 to 8 at Wellborn Saturday evening. Harvey boys beat Millican 29 to 1 in a follow up game, while local commentary jokes about refereeing and rules accompany reports from Millican and Wellborn. Rev. Lee and visiting ministers were noted, with local jury duty and church events mentioned.
Farmers report about one fifth of the corn crop planted before Tuesday night rain. Some of the planted fields washed out and will need replanting. With clearer weather, planting will resume next week.
County Superintendent T. W. Parker reports two rural schools shut down yesterday due to lack of funds and farm labor needs. Minter Springs, taught by Mrs. Charley Thomas, hosted a picnic and program with essays and recitations, followed by a Wellborn second team baseball game. Peach Creek, taught by Miss Emily Tatum, also held a pupils’ program with strong progress noted.
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