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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
3
Wealthy Yoakum cattleman shoots man in Houston hotel
G A Lawrance of Yoakum Texas confessed after surrendering that he shot W M Dutton of Chicago in a Milby hotel room. Police say Lawrance thought the man was Dr W H Walker and intended only to confront him. Dutton, auditor for Hartford Insurance, was killed. Lawrance says motive was family affairs. Dutton’s widow and 16 year old daughter survive. Dr Walker, a Yoakum physician, is also mentioned as a leading local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
G. A. Lawrance
Yoakum
W. M. Dutton
Chicago
Lawrance
Dutton
Hartford Accident and Indemnity
Mr. Dutton
Lowrance
W. H. Walker
Wright Undertaking Establishment
Agents Told to Gather Evidence on Brewers After Midnight
Washington reports agents of the department of justice are instructed to obtain evidence showing which brewers continue to manufacture beer after midnight when the prohibition of using foods for intoxicating liquor takes effect. Brewers operating after May 1 do so at their own risk, though immediate arrests are not planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Malarial Germ Destroyer Sold for 60 Cents
A remedy described as destroying the malarial germs transmitted to the blood by the malaria mosquito is offered at a price of 60 cents. The product promises to quell fevers and illnesses associated with malaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Tabor Citizens Endorse County Demonstration Work
A mass meeting of Tabor farmers and citizens endorses Brazos County demonstration work under the Texas A and M College. They express public support for continuation and back the Bryan Daily Eagle editorials on the issue. The resolution calls for printing in the Bryan Eagle and presenting to Brazos County commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Bryan Eagle
Daily Eagle
Great Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Commissioner’s Court
Brazos County
Bryan Daily Eagle
Mary Lockf
J. L. Broach
Mexican Minister Defends Monroe Doctrine Stance
The Mexican minister announced Mexico will defend its Monroe doctrine position at the conference plenary that forms a league of nations. He expects further instructions from Mexico City on the country’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Mexico
League of Nations
Futher
Mexico City
Highways of the United States must be upgraded says Col. Cornell
Col. Edward S. Cornell urges equal state participation in federal highway funds to build up to date concrete roads. He cites waste of prior bond issues, projects to support 365 day truck use, and potential savings of about 7.2 million dollars yearly in freight costs with durable 20 year roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Edward S. Cornell
National Highways Protective Society
Cornell
Rhode Island
New York State
Connecticut
New Jersey
Petition Granted to Allow Vote on May 24
Clyde Pattillo filed a mandamus petition in Houston to force his election judge to let him vote on the constitutional amendments set for May 24. Judge Harvey granted the petition today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Clyde Pattillo
The
Maine
Harvey
Shooting Over Cow Wounds Howard In City
Joe F. Howard was shot in the thigh by poundmaster W L Wyatt after an argument over a cow tied on Tyler Haswell’s lot. Wyatt fired into the air and then at Howard, who was taken to a doctor. Wyatt turned himself in and sits in jail awaiting legal action. The incident sparked outrage over a poundmaster carrying a pistol and questions about Wyatt’s authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eagle
Joe F. Howard
Poundmaster
W L. Wyatt
Haswell
Wyatt
Tyler Haswell
Joe Saladiner
Howard
Pound
Joe Howard
Saladiner
Mr. Howard
Joe
Wyatt Ve
Henry
Eight Fleet Corp Officials to Retire May First
Washington notice states Charles Piez director general and general manager along with seven other administrative officials of the shipping board emergency fleet corporation will retire from office May 1 to return to private business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Piez
The
Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation
Jitney Regulations Taxed Under New IRS Rules
The Internal Revenue Bureau issues regulations interpreting the revenue act taxing hired passenger vehicles. Cars seating three to eight are taxed ten dollars annually and buses with more than seven seats taxed twenty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Will Brazos County Benefit From Great Fund Now Available
A. C. Love reports that 215 million dollars in federal highway funds are available for state and federal aid roads. Brazos County Highway Committee says 200,000 dollars might be secured if Brazos votes bond issues promptly. Counties delaying action risk missing their share of the 120 million total aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Love
United States
Lexas
State Highway Department
Texas
Highway Department
Fiwest
Brazos County
Highway Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Homeless Boy Believed to Be Storm Victim
A mute ten year old found wandering near Watesboro on April 10 after a recent north Texas storm is believed to be storm related. Dallas humane officer Mrs Emma Ballard and pipeline worker D W Riley say they cannot locate the boy's parents. The child has red hair blue eyes and was wearing a faded blue shirt and overalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Watesboro
D. W. Riley
Emma Ballard
Riley
Mr. Riley
Solution for Kiaochan problem believed found by powers
Paris April 30 authorities report a formula for the Kiaochan problem that aims to prevent a break and be acceptable to both China and Japan. The plan, reached by the powers, is said to remove any definite break and gain mutual acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
China proposes Kiaochau concessions return after reimbursement
Paris reports that China offers to let Japan retain Kiaochau and former German concessions for one year under a pledge to return them once China reimburses Japan for the cost of capturing Tsing Tao. The proposal was unfavorably received by Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Japan
Kiaochau
China
Tsing Tao
Free Lands for Returned Anzacs
New South Wales aids repatriated soldiers with farm allotments on easy terms plus sustenance support during early years. Settlers receive a $2,500 property advance and up to 10 per week for six months, with rates for married men and children, and for single men. Sheep are provided under share farming if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Wales
Australia
Anzac
C. C. Ashford
Demonstration Work Under Fire in Brazos County
S I Dowling a route 4 farmer visited the city and criticized Brazos county demonstration work. He supports only beneficial local demonstrations but argues the cost outweighs gains and says petitions call an election to end the program, predicting two thirds of farmers may sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily
Eagle
S. I. Dowling
Route 4
Dowling
Canes County
Brazos County
Defeat in Texas May Be Disastrous Says Sen Sheppard
Senator Morris Sheppard warned that a prohibition defeat in Texas on May 24 could be disastrous for national prohibition. He opened the south Texas campaign in support of the state amendment during his remarks last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Sen
Sheppard
Houston
Prohibition
Morris Shep
Hail Storm Causes Massive Damage in Eagle Pass
A hail storm struck Eagle Pass on April 29 damage totaling about fifty thousand dollars. Walnut sized hail shattered thousands of windows flooded dry goods stores and ruined crops across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Pass
Texas
California Syrup of Figs Seemingly Cures Child Ills
A historic health advertises California Syrup of Figs as a cure for stomach bowels liver and sour waste in children. It urges mothers to check the tongue and treat with the product to restore health and sleep. It warns against counterfeits and urges buying from the official California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Syrup
California Fig Syrup Company
Staud
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