Capper seeks jail room for profiteers in senate attack
U S Senator Capper denounces profiteering in a Senate speech urging stronger enforcement. He cites corporate earnings as proof of open, flagrant profiteering and condemns cheaper meat campaigns and sugar price hikes as part of a national greed surge. He calls for bear traps for big profiteers and resignations for ineffective lawmen.
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Washington
Senate
Capper
Kansas
Department of Justice
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Palmer
Thomas
Dem
Colorado
Wall T
United
Cost of living up seven percent in early 1920
Boston April 28 average cost of living for American wage earners rose seven percent between November 1919 and March 1920, the National Industrial Conference Board reported. The rise totals ninety four and eight tenths percent since July 1914 and twenty one percent in the past year.
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Boston
National Industrial Conference Board
Sheriff’s Notice of Election for Special School Tax
Brazos County Texas holds a May 24 1920 election at College Station to decide approval of a 2 tax levy not exceeding 5 cents per 100 valuation to support the State School Fund. Eligible voters include resident property taxpayers and qualified state and county electors. The notice follows a April 20 1920 county judge order and is dated April 29 1920.
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Brazos
College Station
Texas
Merves
Commissioners’ Court
Thie County
L. EB. Morphead
Brazos County
Jury Deadlocks in Porter Neglect of Duty Case
New York April 23 The jury in the court of general sessions could not reach a verdict in the case of Colonel Augustus Drum Porter former third deputy police commissioner indicted in New York on a charge of neglect of duty.
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New York
Court of General Session
Augustus Drum Porter
Clovis Officials Inspect Bryan During Visit
Oscar Dobbs city manager of Clovis New Mexico and commissioners K C Chil ders I C Johnson with C B Beck of Kansas City Diesel salesman toured Bryan this morning. They inspected the power plant harbor paving sewerage water and light systems and praised municipal ownership and commission government. They planned to proceed to Houston after the visit.
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Oscar Dobbs
Clovis
New Mexico
K. C. Childers
I. C. Johnson
Bryan
C. B. Beck
Kansas City
Theity Commission of
Habour
Commission
Houston
Free for all fight at Mount Pleasant primary
Mrs. Jonathan Russell of Mount Pleasant Texas died of injuries after a free-for-all fight at the precinct convention. Nearly a dozen men were injured as Bailey and anti Bailey factions clashed after the convention. Cuspidors knives and canes were used amid heated political tensions with no arrests yet reported.
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Mount Pleasant
Tex
Jonathan Russell
Russell
Revolution and Riot Spread Across Mexico
Avga Prieta May 1 report that Mexico is honeycombed by revolution. President Carranza vows to encircle Sonora with troops while rebels ring Mexico City and most states with revolutionary forces, said General A L Villaras detailing less than a month of actions.
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Avga Prieta
Mexico
Carranza
Sonora
Mexico City
A L Villaras
Brazos County Urgently Seeks Strong County Agent
County Agent R. B. Ewing from Robertson County writes weekly in the Calvert Tribune urging unity of town and country. He argues Brazos County needs a strong useful agent to increase production and meet national economic challenges.
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Brazos County
R. B. Ewing
Robertson County
Calvert Tribune
Governor Calls May 24 Special Session on Pink Boll Worm
Governor Hobby announced a special session of the Texas Legislature to be held Monday May 24 to consider the pink boll worm. The call was issued from Austin on May 3.
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Austin
Hobby
Texas
Texas Delegates Named for Philadelphia Meeting
Governor Hobby appoints six Texas delegates for the American Academy of Political and Social Science annual meeting in Philadelphia on May 7 and 8. Townes Potts Miller of Austin join Lovett of Houston and Bizzell of College Station as delegates.
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Austin
Texas
Hobby
American Academy of Political and Social Science
Philadelphia
John C. Townes
C.S. Potts
BE. T. Miller
E. 0. Lovett
Houston
W. B. Bizzell
College Station
Texas Endorses National Democratic Administration
Texas voters endorsed the national democratic administration by an overwhelming margin, with the state reaffirming support amid the crisis and preparing for the November election. The result underscores unity within the party and confidence in its leadership during a critical period.
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Texas
Local society notes of visits and travels in Bryan
Citizens and guests are listed visiting relatives and friends in Bryan and surrounding towns. Names include Mills family preparing for a round-the-world trip via California, Vancouver, Japan, China, and Honolulu. Fountain and Foster families in Bryan. Holsapple en route to evangelist schools. A and M Extension agent George Smith recovering at Beaumont. many others visiting Kurten, Rock Prairie, Rockdale, Hillsboro, and Wellborn with plans for past and upcoming trips and gatherings.
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Charles H. Mills
Corcllana
M. W. Sims
Milton W. Sims
Sims
China
Phillipine Islands
Honolulu
United States
H. L. Fountain
Houston
Bryan
Kurten
George Foster
Brazos Botton
Texas Churches of Christ
Holsapple
George Smith
A. and M. College
Beaumont
F. L. Henderson
J. D. Franklin
J. B. Sanders
M. T. Payne
C. L. Benson
Texas Welfare Commission
Huntsville
G. A. Carroll
Iola
Homer Bond
Wellborn
A. N. Carroll
Paul Dansby
Lois Martin
Hall
Livingston
E. C. Ferguson
Bloomington
Ill
Robert S. Webb, Jr
Cleburne Wins Inter scholastic Meet at A and M College
Cleburne High School won the annual Inter scholastic Meet at Texas A and M College with Forest Avenue High of Dallas second and Terrill School third. Harris of Terrill led with multiple wins in 220 hurdles and 120 hurdles while several records fell in discus high jump and javelin.
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College Station
Cleburne High School
A. & M. College
Forest Avenue High of
Dallas
Terrill School of Dallas
Harris
Terrill
Cleburne
Forest Avenue
Terrill School
Allen Academy
Bryan
Austin High
Greenville
Granger
Fort Worth
Navasota
Corpus Christi
Smithville
Nacogdoches
Livingston
Bryan Street High
Oak Cliff
Gilstrap
Marder
Vickers
Goldman
Smith
Clebourne
Wilson
Parker
Richerson
Hemsell
WAND AD DEPARTMENT WANTED Sour cream buyers
Wanted market price for sour cream by Bryan Milk Depot contact D 258 W tf TY three cents sad dies and a buckboard buggy offered as potential trade. P H Hansarling seeks buyers or offers via phone 235. West Texas cotton seed seed on hand by C L Eden phone 618 ready for sale.
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Bryan Milk Depot
P. H. Hansarling
West Texas
C. L. Eden
White Lightning whiskey still found near Texarkana
Sheriff G A Richardson located a long sought whiskey still near Texarkana Arkansas in thick brush. 500 gallons of corn mash a 50 gallon copper kettle coil pipe and other equipment were seized marking the most elaborate operation found in the area. The White Lightning brand is known across the county and tied to East Texas land reputed to yield forty gallons per acre.
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Associated Press
Texarkana
Ark
G. A. Richardson
Robertson
Texas
Rural Schools Close For Picnic Day At Smeatna
The Smeatna school closed for a day with a community picnic after a successful year. Principal Mrs. W. L. Powers and assistant Miss Amelia Wittmen led a productive term with strong pupil progress. Other district No. 17 schools Fountain Goodson Parker and Stabler also closed today.
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Smeatna
W. L. Powers
Amelia Wittmen
Fountain
Goodson
Parker and
Stabler
Bluebeard Harvey Pleads Guilty to Murder in Los Angeles
Arch-murderer known as Bluebeard Harvey pleaded guilty in a Los Angeles superior court to the murder of Nina Lee Delaney. He faces a first degree murder charge carrying possible death, with sentencing scheduled for Monday at 10 a.m. Judge Willis will impose the sentence. Harvey stood at the rail as the indictment was read.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Bluebeard” Harvey
Nina Lee Delaney
Devil’s Canyon
Willis
Harvey
Bluebeard
Bryan Country Club Adds Six Members to Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Bryan Country Club elected six members and issued fully paid up stock certificates. New members are C. J. Parks, Jno S. Buchanan, J. O. Morgan, Robert F. Smith, J. L. Brock, and J. T. S. Park. The club now has 191 members with a 200 cap, inviting applications for remaining spots.
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Bryan Country Club
Country Club
C. J. Parks
Jno
Wellborn Auxiliary Social Session Brings Bryan Guests
The first social meeting of the Wellborn Baptist church ladies auxiliary was held at the church. Forty five Bryan women attended and heard remarks on auxiliary value, with a program including Bible reading, a welcome, poetry, a vocal duet, and a spiritual talk. Refreshments followed.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Wellborn Baptist Church
Bryan
George F. Lee
J. J. Pipkin
W. E. Graham
Hugh Dowling
Bryan Church
Cemetery Workday at Steep Hollow Scheduled
All interested in the cemetery at Steep Hollow are invited to meet Friday May 14 at 10 o clock a.m. for grave cleanup and care. Bring your dinner and spend the day in a pleasant reunion. I M Cook president cemetery assn T P Hall secretary
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Steep Hollow
I. M. Cook
Pres. Cemetery Assn. T. P
Hall
Railroad Strike Brewing in Southern Cities
Washington May 5 Railroad workers in all Southern cities expected to go on a vacation today or tomorrow James Eubanks of St Louis declared in a conference of non recognized Railroad Yardmen Association Action would close gateways to the cotton belt isolate oil fields of the Southwest If carried out it will stop all freight traffic from Texas and the Southwest including South Texas vegetables and fruits
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Associated Press
Washington
James Eubanks
St. Louis
Cotton Belt
Southwest
Texas
South Texas
Bargains on Shoes Across Ladies Men and Children
A local dealer announces a big line of slippers sandals and various shoes for ladies misses and children priced from 89c to 6.25 per pair. The sale emphasizes low prices and bargains on leather dress shoes oxford styles and rubber canvas options for men women and kids.
New Clothing and Sewing Goods Drop at Bargain Prices
Local store announces big values on Ladies and Children garments including gingham dresses in multiple sizes at 3.50 to 1.65, middy blouses, silk hose, and knit items. New skirts waists and lace embroidery at reduced prices, scrim and veils in assorted colors, rib stockings, and wide selections all in stock.
New Millinery Line Offers Half Price Hats and Accessories
The millinery department announces a large new stock of ladies ready to wear and trimmed hats plus misses and children's items. Weekly new lines include hats flowers and ribbons with savings up to 50 percent on spring hats. Prices range from 25 cents to around two dollars for flowers and trimmed hats.
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Ciiieks
Hha Heasend Desvette
Hha Heasend Desvette Children’s
Shoe Department Seeks Bargain Shoes for Spring
Large stock of Shoes Oxfords and Slippers offered at 25c to 60c under value. Ladies and men footwear include white canvas, kid vici oxfords, two strap slippers and work shoes with prices from 1.49 to 6.50. Encourages shoppers to match prices and notes extensive line for men women and children with big bargains for spring.
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U. S. Army
Pic Cnowesqeres
Special Bargains Across Dress Goods and Housewares
Retail sale offers extensive discounts on dress lawns Voile and prints with prices from 12 1 2c to 35c per yard. New shirts waists children dresses and a wide range of shoes caps suits and kitchenware advertised with multiple price points and generous quantities. Call and view a broad assortment including oxford shoes, knee pants, work suits, hats, pans and tableware while stock lasts.
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Gingham House
Just
Justin
Millinery Sale Offers Ladies and Children's Hats
A millinery department advertises a large lot of trimmed and untrimmed hats for women and children. Prices range from 50 cents to 3.75 dollars for trimmed hats with discounts noted on ready to wear styles and a selection of trimming flowers and wreaths at low values.
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Justin
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Blue Beard
Travis B. Bryan
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Millinery Department
Shoe Department
Madras
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