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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
1
The National Labor Party will hold a Chicago convention July 11 to 13 to nominate a president and vice president and draft a platform. Frank Esper, national secretary, said delegates from labor and farm groups will come, one for every five hundred members, with an expected five thousand delegates.
Washington reports no change to the labor department order allowing Mexican workers for farm and ranch jobs. Texas delegation members are to be heard if the issue returns, while Frank Morrison of the AFL telegraphs that Texas has no farm labor shortage, a claim the Union disputes.
The U.S. Supreme Court recessed on May 3 without ruling on the constitutionality of the prohibition amendment and enforcement act. The prohibition question becomes a campaign issue and will be argued before final adjournment if not settled before then.
The annual conference of the Navasota district of the Methodist Episcopal Church South concluded in Grapeland with about sixty ministers and laymen present. Delegates to the Texas conference to meet in Houston in November were elected, and R J Sullivan of Conroe chosen district lay leader for the coming year. The next district meeting will be in Iola.
Port Arthur Texas May 7 two more arrests were made by federal agents in the bootlegging case in which a large quantity of imported liquor was unloaded from a steamer. Five arrests total include four white men out on 2000 dollar bonds and one Negro jailed on 1000 dollar bond. Fifteen federal agents have been assigned to the case in this section.
President Lyday of the Texas Farmers Union said the week’s rains flooded and washed fields adding to losses from late frosts and cold. The assessment cites storm reports from across Texas with rain Thursday and last night affecting many areas.
London May 7 Germany plans to elect a new president late in August and reports say President Ebert will not seek reelection Deutsche Zeitung via Exchange Telegraph notes. The Dispatch cites Germany eyeing the August vote as the successor to Ebert emerges.
City commissioners and the school board held a meeting to discuss raising funds for schools due to higher living costs and a salary increase. They plan to propose a 25 cent per $100 tax increase to voters, with a detailed budget to be reviewed at the next commission meeting.
Grangers second annual livestock exhibit at Granger High School runs May 6 7 8 under vocational and home economics departments. A L Ward swine husbandry expert of A M College will judge the hogs from Williamson County’s big boned Polands and Durocs. Outside schools Taylor Belton Midlothian and Bartlett compete in cooking sewing with demonstrations by the home economics department drawing crowds.
Washington reports General Murguía is dispatched to Puebla to clash with General Pablo González. An engagement already occurred at Otumba between Mexico City and Puebla. González denies alignment with Obregonistas and vows resistance. Martial law is declared in Puebla City and a loan of two hundred pesos is imposed on the population, complicating the situation.
Governor Hobby has asked Hon. Chas. S. Gainer to serve on the committee drafting legislation for pink boll worm control. Gainer, a prominent planter, joins a group including Judge Ramsey Dallas Judge Gossett Houston J T Orr and others to advise on agricultural policy and fight the pest. The appointment signals high trust in Gainer’s cot ton experience and aggressive methods.
Austin reports a new search movement to locate the Twin Sisters, two cannons given to Texas by Cincinnati during the revolution, last seen near Harrisburg after Civil War surrender. John E. Cosgrove leads bid for legislative funding to probe a 300 yard area, with UT and state officials backing the hunt.
A daytime burglary spree continues in Bryan with a double theft yesterday between 3 and 5 pm. John Woodyard’s home lost 8 dollars, Tony Woodyard’s nearby residence 200 dollars, with no other items reported missing and no clues on the burglar’s identity.
Washington reports from the United States Geological Survey show Texas oil fields produced 7,231,000 barrels in March, up 491,000 from February. Central and Northern Texas yielded 5,364,000 barrels, Gulf and coastal fields 1,867,000, with Oklahoma leading gains and Texas third in state production.
A study prepared for the railway brotherhoods and presented to the railroad labor board argues labor costs are not to blame for high prices. It contends profiteering in industry drives costs, notes war time millionaires, and asserts wealth growth refutes claims labor profiteering exists.
Hon Walter Peteet of the Texas Chamber of Commerce visits family in Dallas. He praises the Boys Special trip north and east in August led by A and M College. Local banks advertise 900 dollars in Bryan for three Brazos County youths to travel, via Daily Eagle notices.
The Eagle argues there are too many Washington based bureaus and organizations paralleling each other in rehabilitation. Leaders lack harmony and a sane remedy, risking chaos. A consolidation and pooled issues approach is urged to put leaders on a proper rehabilitation path.
Four wholesale grocery houses in Tyler Texas were indicted by the federal grand jury on charges of sugar profiteering. Bond was set at 1000 dollars. Authorities say other indictments will follow.
Sheriff L E Morehead, advised by Constable Walston of Calvert, located a Hudson Super-Six in a ditch near Welborn. Though not the wanted car for Calvert, he traced it to Houston, arrested Wm. Murray, and notified Houston authorities. He conducted a thorough investigation.
E R Newell of Houston with the Department of Justice visited Bryan and met with merchants after a local arrest of a man posing as a DOJ agent. He dismissed profiteering rumors around Eugene Edge and outlined a sugar price probe under federal regulation, noting no Bryan investigation exists and outlining nationwide enforcement steps.
Secretary Eberstadt of Bryan and Brazos County Chamber locates Mr and Mrs P L Mangum and child with P L Dawson on Ursuline Avenue. Mangum represents The National Cash Register Co and will base Bryan as HQ for eight counties. Secretary Eberstadt also locates a Delco Lighting System rep who with wife and two children will base Bryan for seven counties.
Mrs Jonathan Rus sell of Mount Pleasant injured last Saturday at the democratic primary is expected to recover. She is described as an innocent bystander. Mount Pleasant is named as the home of the so called White Lightning King, a drink famous in Bask Texas areas.
A private message from Mexico via Laredo says President Carranza has left the capital for Vera Cruz though officials deem it unconfirmed. In El Paso troops are mobilizing at Juarez ahead of a possible attack, and in Juarez ten thousand revolutionary soldiers are said to march on Mexico City from Chihuahua.
Washington May 7 Senator Johnson restated his campaign manager’s claim that he would not accept any vice presidential nomination. He mocked supporters suggesting him for vice president and contrasted them with those wary of his presidential bid.
Chicago Packers are indicted on profiteering charges amid a rush of weathered agricultural notes. Governor Hobby discusses noncotton area policy due to pink bollworm, urging legislators to consider reimbursing farmers before any proclamations. A Texas session and a statewide Inter scholastic League meet plan in Austin are noted with a $10,000 rail fare fund to boost delegate travel.
Washington reports indicate the United States will not recognize the rebel movement beyond a de facto force as President Carranza’s grip weakens. State Department agents have studied the rebels program led by Álvaro Obregón and other revolters, seeking a more friendly policy toward foreigners.
Austin May 1 Dr W E Hawkes adjunct professor of anthropology at the University of Texas has resigned after a complaint by Mrs Flora Hawkes who says she is his wife and claims he is unlawfully married to another woman. He was released on $500 bond to await an examining trial on May 8.
Friends In Need Society notifies of the death of T. P. Boyett. An assessment of 1.10 must be paid to Joe B. Reed within ten days or membership will be suspended. Joe B. Reed, May 3, 1920, 4255 w29pd.
A reliable report states Obregonistas took Lampasas near Nuevo Laredo, captured a train from Mexico City, and severed telephone and rail wires to the capital.
Sixty employees of the Mexican custom and immigration service in Neuva Laredo opposite Laredo declared themselves Obregonistas and warned the federal authorities they would attack the garrison if the town was not surrendered by two this afternoon. The consul said the rebels were not strong enough to win a fall. Unconfirmed word said Carlos Ozuna with former federal cavalry was approaching to demand surrender.
Eugene C Ferguson returns from Austin and plans to travel to Bloomington Illinois with his wife after visiting their daughter Mrs Robert Webb on College Avenue. Mrs Perkins of Calvert visits Mr and Mrs Leonard Perkins in the city. Mrs S C Jones returns from a Galveston visit with Dr and Mrs Elzey Jones. Mrs Meadows of Marlin returns from Bryan after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Anton Ernst. Mrs E C Harder visits friends in Anderson for weeks. Mrs Geo W Smith recovering from surgery at Bryan Hospital with hopeful progress. Dallas Hawkins travels to Waco to attend Wake Forest Baylor debate with I A Yearby a Wake Forest delegate. Baylor’s S R McClung related to Rev S R McClung and Mrs J G Minkert. Mr C L Benson and four year old Margaret call at Eagle office. J E Covey returns from Vernon with an oil map. Mrs Morris Tatum and child visit Houston relatives. Rev Lynn Sample visits Bryan between trains. J R Dickerson Wellborn visits. Marvin Birdwell heads to Nacogdoches and Madisonville for a few days.
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