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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1925
Page
5
A massive blaze in Northeastern Tokyo destroyed thousands of buildings and left 20,000 homeless. Troops tear down houses to halt spread as firemen struggle amid exhausted reservoirs. The fire began in a Southeastern Tokyo factory and was brought under control by nightfall.
RAL Line requests financing to stabilize operations amid financial strain. Abigloan funds sought to help Kansas City Mexico and Ori Ent rebound and resume activities.
W C Kemper receiver of the Kansas City Mexico & Orient Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to issue one million dollars in receivership certificates at six percent interest and to deposit them with the treasury as security for a government loan of equal size.
On Tuesday four to six at the Neely home Maurine Erin Neeley celebrated her sixth birthday with a St Patrick Day party for more than thirty children. After games refreshments and candy Easter baskets themed in green and white completed the celebration with hostesses and assistants listed.
Miss Eula Dell Morehead daughter of former Sheriff Mrs L F E Morehead and R A Crawford son of Mrs Crawford of Jonesboro Arkansas were quietly married at the Baptist parsonage in Caldwell on March 7 Rev McKinney officiating. Crawford a senior at A and M College will graduate in June and then visit Jonesboro with his mother.
The daily schedule of Miss Elizabeth Curtis Brazos county public health nurse for this week is listed. Friday she serves College Station and vicinity. Saturday she will be in the office at the court house in Bryan.
Austin March 18 The State highway commission orders loyalty to the administration and nine hours daily work from all highway division engineers maintenance superintendents and county foremen. Cigarettes and liquor are denounced and prohibited on any department premises with strict instruction to prevent waste of time and ensure courtesy to the public.
John A. Norris of Wharton was appointed to a new six year term on the Texas State Board of Water Engineers where he serves as chairman. He was first appointed in 1918, reappointed in 1919, and has since led major reclamation and conservation efforts across the state.
Julian Pennybacker of Palestine, the Houston Chronicle representative, arrived in Bryan from Nava sota and spoke of his Texas roots. He is a former A and M College student who held a 1870s scholarship and later taught in Brazos County before joining the Chronicle nearly 23 years ago. He is the brother of the late Percy V. Pennybacker, coauthor of Pennybacker’s History of Texas used in schools.
Miss Helen Dowty of San Angelo, cousin of Mrs. W. L. Hughes, arrived from Austin where she studies at the State University. She will spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Hughes and family, continuing her visits with the local household.
BK Martin of Steep Hollow, a Bryan business visitor, engaged in meetings and local networking during his stay. He toured downtown Bryan and discussed potential collaborations with area firms.
Official and private radio reports from Trujillo say the third important Peruvian city has been completely destroyed by floods from torrential rains.
Special to the Eagle reports the Kyle Field laborer Will Davis’s welfare house for the Athletics Department burned early Saturday around 5 am. The structure, valued near 2,000, was a total loss and insured, per James Sullivan Athletics manager.
College Station reports Dr. B. Youngblood director A B Conner vice director and J M Jones range animal husbandman attended the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association conference in San Antonio. They will return to College Station tomorrow.
Allen Academy defeated Caldwell High 9 to 8 in a windy Tuesday game. Baker struck out 13 for Allen while Caldwell’s pitcher fanned three. Key play included McCullough’s shoe string catch in center field. Home runs by Modesett and Mueller highlighted the contest.
Cotton futures edged higher by points today as buyers returned. Local spot prices quoted at 25 1 4 cents middling basis, with market activity modest amid uncertain demand.
Two men, Sheppherd and Fainan, were charged and face trial for the murder of William McClintock. The case centers on the death and ongoing legal proceedings in the homicide investigation.
William Sheppherd and Charles Farman were indicted for the murder of William McClintock, the foster son of Sheppherd, in a county grand jury filing returned today.
Secretary Jardine ordered an immediate investigation by the grain futures administration into recent violent swings in wheat market prices. In Chicago, May wheat rose ten cents to $1.68, up from $1.53 the day before.
Texas senate ends long filibuster over the Teer prison relocation bill with an engrossment vote 15 to 6 after Senator P S Bowers spoke from 2 p m to 6 p m. The session included numerous points of order as Fairchild led opposition and a women’s lobby pledged support to sustain the fight.
Special to Bryan Daily Eagle College Station March 18 Mrs R H Schley of Austin wife of a junior student in the College has succeeded Miss Alena Brashear on the faculty of the Consolidated Rural School Miss Brashear recently resigned to accept a Galveston school post Her home is in Galveston and she came here from Tenaha where she had been teaching
Austin March 18 Free Conference Committee report on the educational appropriation bill carrying 14 410 728 for the next two years was adopted by the House in an 87 to 87 vote The measure totals 1 208 1865 for judiciary institutions state departments and education with 1 309 0 to be subtracted and 30 898 remaining from non general revenue The report adds 491 485 to the House bill and 1 784 182 less than the Senate version Salaries for University and A and M presidents were settled at 10 000 and 9 000 respectively plus other large line items for universities A M Canyon West Texas Teachers College and other colleges
Washington March 18 Scott White of El Paso Texas was nominated by President Coolidge to serve as United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas.
Edward Wittliff, a Ross community farmer near Waco, admitted dynamiting his father in law Reinhold Fricke’s house at 5 45 morning. Fricke survived with bruises and lacerations after being pinned beneath wreckage. Wittliff faces assault to murder and arson charges with bond set to be determined.
The Women s Club of Tabor met at Mrs W G Colson s home March 11 with few attendees including Miss Roten The group discussed gardening and urged each member to plant two new vegetables for a fall report They invite all members to next meeting on April 5 at 2 30 at Colson s residence to learn new vegetable dishes and enjoy a salad course.
The club girls held a regular meeting Monday with several absentees. Those present brought sewing and displayed strong enthusiasm. Attendance at Tabor's girls' club more than doubled from last year, and Miss Roten shared books and gave sewing and club work guidance.
Washington March 18 President Calvin Coolidge nominates four men to the board of tax appeals. Named are William Love of Texas William Green of Iowa Percy Phillips of New York and Logan Morris of Utah for the posts it was announced today.
Rescue teams entered Bethlehem Mines No 4 at Barracksville after a blast last night. Officials said it was too early to tell if any miners survived and that the entombed men likely could not be reached before tonight.
H. Russell McInnis, longtime Llano County judge and prominent lawyer, dies at his Llano home after a long career. Survived by wife and six children. funeral held Tuesday at 3 PM with Rev. Prince officiating. Major L. L. McInnis, First National Bank vice president, is a son-in-law or relative connected to Bryan household.
Special to Bryan Dally Eagle reports Elmer C. Nash former associate professor of Agricultural Education at Member College is on a health improving vacation in Kerrville after resigning on physician advice. Friends have received communications about his departure and health plan.
A tornado swept along the southern edge of Montgomery county from Caney to Dear ing damaging many rural homes and paralyzing telegraph and telephone service in Coffeyville area on March 18.
A rail operator, Rai Line, enters receivership with receivers named for Chicago, Milwaukee, and Saint Paul. The move affects operations along the planned rail route through these cities. Authorities appoint receivers to manage assets and settle obligations.
An application for receivership for the Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railway Company was filed in federal court. The move follows months of uncertain market values and aims to refinance 48 million dollars of four percent bonds due next June. Harry Byram, president, and Mark Potter and Edward Brundage named receivers by Judge Wilkerson.
L A Long proprietor of the Dixie Theater stand and Ruth Jenkins daughter of Mr and Mrs John Jenkins were quietly married by Rev L Guy Ament at the Christian parsonage on a Tuesday afternoon. They will live at the Dixie apartments and plan a poultry and truck farm near Bryan.
Austin March 18 Legislative sanction for moving Texas state prison from Huntsville to near Austin was virtually assured today as the Teer bill passed the Senate 20 to 8. The Senate trimmed the appropriation from 500000 to 200000 and the House must concur for effectiveness.
After a two year hiatus the A and M College of Texas revives the spring interscholastic meet for high schools and academies. Frank G. Anderson, Aggies track coach, to organize events. Open to all bona fide students with medals for top placers and no class division.
Elmer C. Brockman traveled to Houston on a brief business trip last night. The Brockmans now reside with Mr and Mrs Beal at their home on West 2nd Street.
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