Remus to testify before Senate committee from Atlanta prison
By Associated Press Washington May 14 The Senate Daugherty Committee ordered the Atlanta penitentiary warden to produce George Remus Ohio bootlegger now a convict to testify before it. Several witnesses told the committee Remus with an immense whiskey operation in Ohio enjoyed special comforts at the penitentiary while serving a two year sentence.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Daugherty Committee
Atlanta
George Remus
Ohio
Remus
Coolidge Meets Today On Japanese Exclusion Policy
President Coolidge meets with leaders of both parties in Congress to discuss a response to Japanese exclusion efforts. The session aims to align on immigration policy and national security considerations amid ongoing protests and legislative action.
Postponement sought on Japanese exclusion in immigration bill
In Washington on May 14 the administration pressed for delaying the Japanese exclusion portion of the immigration bill awaiting House action. President Coolidge summoned Secretary Hughes and leading lawmakers from both parties to a conference to press the administration view. The aim is to defer the exclusion until diplomatic talks with Japan can occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
Calvin Coolidge
Charles E. Hughes
Japan
Marriage Licenses for Braigs County
County Clerk A. S. McSwain reports only four marriage licenses issued since last week. New licenses granted include Andrew Roberson with Willie B. Rebrick, Andy Johnson with Lula Scott, Chas Ferreri with Bessie Caperusa, and Emmet Jones with Emma Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McSwain
Andrew Roberson
Willie B. Rebrick
Andy Johnson
Lula Scott
Chas, Ferreri
Bessie Caperusa
Emmet Jones
Emma Fletcher
Messenger Boy Reaches Top: Webb Joins T&P Presidency Team
O B Webb, longtime Texas and Pacific Railway employee from Dallas, is promoted to assistant to the president with headquarters in New Orleans. Webb began as a messenger boy at 18 earning 15 a month, marking a milestone in a career steeped in faithful service. His Bryan friends note his active Baptist lay leadership and a recent Kansas City conference where the promotion was finalized. Mrs Webb, a Bryan girl, has ties to New York and Irma Harris, while Mrs Nellie Test is identified with Carnegie Hall events. Webb’s Bryan engagement was canceled by telegram to attend the Kansas City meeting.
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O. B. Webb
Texas & Pa+ Railway
Dallas
New Orleans
Web
Bryan
Irma Harris
Nellie Test
New York
Carnegie Hall
Bryan Music Study Club
Webb
First Baptist Church
Dr. Held
The
Texas & Pacific
Lancaster
Kansas City
H. Boatwright
Cifix Spe
Bi County Meet At Jones Bridge Over Brazos River
County Commissioners of Burleson and Brazos counties met Tuesday morning at Jones Bridge over the Brazos to plan permanent repairs after floods. Brazos county indicated readiness to act. Burleson to state position. Present were Brazos officials H. O. Ferguson and board members, along with plantation owners C. Egbert Jones John Ettie and Earl Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones’ Bridge
Burleson
Brazos
Brazos River
Brazos County
Brazos Board of County Commissioners
H. O. Ferguson
C. M. Risinger
C. M. Degelia
John Sabo
John M. Moore
C. Egbert Jones
John Ettle
Earl Porter
Eberstadt Delivers Notable Program at Rotary Meeting
At the Bryan Rotary Club noon gathering, Sec S E Eberstadt led the program and earned praise for his portion. Col C C Todd introduced Major Russell of the air service who gave a wide ranging talk on aerial development and unit use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SEC
Eberstadt
Rotary Meet
Bryan Rotary Club
Sec. S. E. Eberstadt
Gabe Carell
Gabe
E. ‘P. Humbert
D. L. Wilson
Air Service
John W. Black
Sec. Eberstadt
Mine
C. C. Todd
A. and M. College
Col. Todd
Major Russell
The
Military Service
Russell
Sun Yat Sen Dead President of South China Government
May 14 reports the death of Doctor Sun Yat Sen, leader and president of the South China government in Hong Kong. The notice confirms his passing and marks the end of an era for the regional government.
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Sun Yat Sen
South China
Associated Press
Hong Kong
South China Government
Cotton Consumption Figures From Census Bureau
Washington May 14 Cotton consumption in April totaled 480010 bales of lint and 42289 bales of linters, versus 483928 lint and 41030 linters in March this year and 576514 lint and 52595 linters in April last year, Census Bureau announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Baptists Open Meet At Atlanta Today
The Sixty Ninth annual session of the Southern Baptist Convention opened in Atlanta with more than 6,000 delegates. The day featured officer elections and the annual address by Dr. F. E. Mullens of Louisville. Dr. George McDaniel of Richmond was elected president.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Southern Baptist Convention
FE. Y. Mullens
Louisvile
Kentucky
George McDanial
Richmond
Uncle Bob McFerrin Hosts Millican Barbecue Gathering
Millican resident Uncle Bob McFerrin hosted his annual barbecue on Tuesday May 13 drawing a large crowd of neighbors and friends. Caterer McFerrin provided barbecue meat while attendees enjoyed picnic style eats. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. McSwain of Bryan attended.
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Bob' McFerrin
Millican
Bob” McFerrin
A. S. McSwain
Bryan
Street car extension to Allen Academy proposed
A Bryan College Traction Company board and citizen committee met to discuss extending street car service to Allen Academy and Villa Maria. They declined the extension due to debt and summer costs, needing 3000 to 4000 dollars more and 2500 to 5000 dollars for track upgrades plus electricity. A counter proposal offered citizens finance while the company operated the line, but citizens declined. Participants included Eugene H. Edge and James Sullivan for the company, M. E. Wallace and others for citizens.
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Citizen Committee
Bryan College Traction Company
Allen Academy
Villa Maria
James Sullivan
A. and M. College
Allen
Sullivan
M. College
Bryan
Citizens Committee
Committee of Citizens
Eugene H. Edge
Jas. Sullivan
J. M. Gordon
E H. Astin
F. C. Bolton
W. W. Wipprecht
Geo. Chance
Cotton market closes with mixed results around world cues
Liverpool quotes show a bullish start before closing lower in early trading. American markets failed to mirror foreign gains, slipping in late session yet finishing up modestly in New York and New Orleans. Bryan spot and middling values hold around 29.14 cents while the bureau’s 480000 bale consumption report reads bearish but tempered by small mill stocks and bad weather.
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Liverpool
New York
New Orleans
Bryan Sport
Bureau
Underwood Withdraws From Race In Interest Of Party
In a terse statement, Jon Underwood’s managers cited the interests of the party’s success as the reason for his withdrawal from the race. The move ends Underwood’s candidacy and reshapes the contest’s dynamics.
Underwood Quits McAdoo-Supported Kentucky Run
Senator Oscar W. Underwood withdrew from the race for the Kentucky delegation at the state Democratic convention. His withdrawal was announced by Underwood managers who cited the party's interest as the reason for stepping aside in favor of William Gibbs McAdoo.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Oscar W. Underwood
William Gibbs McAdoo
Kentucky
Underwood
Howell Family Hosts Dinner for Douglas Howell Honor
Mr and Mrs W S Howell entertained at the Country Club on Friday at 8 o clock honoring Mr and Mrs Douglas W Howell. The table decor featured yellow and green salt cedar and gilt candles with plate favors and nut receptacles. Seven courses were served as guests included W S Howell, Douglas W Howell, Robert Armstrong Jr, G Parker, John M Lawrence Jr, Sankey Park, Jack Allen, Ivan Langford, W W Kraft, Mrs Sam Matthews, S A Girard, Bill Sparks, Howard Burt, Milton Fountain, Belle Gainer, Onah Astin, Pat Newton, Carl Wipprecht, Frank Seale, Ransom Cole and Lieut Neal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Howell
Messrs
Mesdames
W.S. Howell
Douglas W. Howell
Robert Armstrong, Jr
G. Parker
John M. Lawrence, Jr
Sankey Park
Jack Allen
Ivan Langford
W. W. Kraft
Sam Matthews
Coleman
Walkover Electric Walking Man Prize Won by J C Ashford
The A M Waldrop store held a Walkover Electric Walking Man contest last week and awarded a pair of Walk-Over shoes to J C Ashford, a federal student at the A and M College. His guess was 35973.6 feet, about 1.4 feet shy of the true total, which sparked local rivalry as store displays showcased new Walk-Over spring styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Waldrop
J. C. Ashford
The
A. and M. College
Ashford
Waldrop
Neph ew of Mrs R B Grant among UT Phi Beta Kappa inductees
C M Perry of Houston, nephew of Mrs R B Grant of Bryan, is among 28 UT students elected to Phi Beta Kappa. A banquet for new members drew about 60 faculty. Dr John L Lowes of Harvard gave the oration as the oldest Greek letter honor society outlines eligibility and national reach.
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C. M. Perry
Houston
R. B. Grant
Bryan
University of Texas
Phi Beta Kappa
John L. Lowes
Harvard
William and Mary College
Virginia
United States
Hawthorne
Longfellow
Emerson
Daniel Webster
John Quincy Adams
Holmes
Lowell
William Cullen Bryant
Garfield
Roosevelt
Wilson
Texas Pacific Out of Receivership Returns to Private Management
Dallas May 4 After years under Federal court receivership the Texas Pacific Railroad is now managed privately. Court orders discharged the receivers at midnight with J L Lancaster remaining head of the road declaring it fully rehabilitated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Texas Pacific Railroad
J. L. Lancaster
House Leaders Agree on June Seventh Adjournment
Republican and Democratic House leaders reached an agreement with President Coolidge to adjourn Congress on June 7. The conference outcome, announced in Washington, aims to end the current session and move forward with scheduled legislative business.
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HOUSE
Associated Press
Washington
Democratic House
Coolidge
Congress
Horace Jones Dies After Long Illness at 49
Horace O Jones aged 49 died Sunday at 6 30 after years of illness and tuberculosis. Funeral at 6 p m Sunday at Newsom Cemetery near Jones Bridge conducted by Rev J P Brown. Local attorney F L Henderson spoke in tribute to Brazos county man and former public officer. He served Brazos as district clerk and county surveyor. He married Agnes Kubeker on Sept 12 1917 and left two children Horace Weldon and Winnie Elizabeth. Survived by widow, children, three brothers Tom Jones Zenith Jones John Jones and two sisters Minnie Hagen Edna Malone. Pallbearers named W S Barron Henderson Maloney Hamilton Stewart Saladina.
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Horace O
Brazos County
Horace Jones
John Jones
Big Brazos River
Wich
Jones
Brazos River
Bryan
Carlsbad
Texas
Agnes Kubeker
Joe Kubcker
Snook
Horace Weldon
Winnie Elizabeth
Tom Jones
Palestine
Zenith Jones
Wallace
Minnie Hagen
Edna Malone
Houston
Foster
Jones’ Bridge
W. S. Barron
F. L. Henderson
T. J. Maloney
J. W. Hamilton
N. A. Stewart
Joe Saladina
Former Bryan Girl Visits Old Home Town
Mr and Mrs F A Hervey of Houston stop in Bryan on a return trip from San Antonio. They visit Dr and Mrs C A Searcy and other relatives. Mrs Hervey was formerly Lucy Bryan, daughter of Guy M Bryan, pioneer settler who established Clark and Bryan Bank later First National Bank of Bryan. Her grandfather William Joel Bryan is also the grandfather of Travis B Bryan, namesake of the city.
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F. A. Hervey
Houston
Bryan
San Antonio
C. A. Searcy
Hervey
Lucy Bryan
This City
Guy M. Bryan
Clark & Bryan Bank
Clark, Bryan & Howell Bank
First National Bank of
Willam Joel Bryan
Travis B. Bryan
The
First National Bank
Bryant
Violent Quake Felt in Constantinople Region
A violent earthquake shook the area around Erserum injuring several and destroying villages. About 50 lives were lost. County Agent C. L. Benson drove to Millican last night thinking it was the community club meeting, which is scheduled for the third Monday night on the 19th.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Erserum
C. L. Benson
Millican
Bullock Baby Celeta Ann Born at Home on May 8
Mr and Mrs Marshall Bullock receive congratulations on the arrival of their baby girl Celeta Ann at their home Thursday May 8. The notice names no additional participants or locations.
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Marshall Bullock
Celeta Ann
Hughes denies involvement in steamship sale charge
Secretary of State Charles E Hughes declares an absolutely false statement that he influenced the sale of the steamship Martha Washington by the Shipping Board to its former owners. He says he has had no role in the matter since entering the cabinet and denies appearing for the former owners before becoming secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Washington
Shipping Board
Associated Press
Washington
Charles E. Hughes
The
House Shipping Board
Investigating Committee
Whch
Hughes
Brooklyn Minister Visits Bryan For Three Month Vacation
Rev. Daniel Schiavoni assistant pastor of Our Lady of the Peace Brooklyn arrived in Bryan to be guest of Rev Basil Bravi at St Anthony's for about three months. He came to Texas for climate and a physician advised rest. He sailed from New York to Galveston and continued by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Schiavoni
Our Lady of the Peace
Brooklyn
New York
Bryan
Basil Bravi
St. Anthony’s Church
Schiavoni
Texas
Galveston
Rainfall Registers 1.24 Inches in Short Shower at Brazos
Rain began just before 4 a.m. and fell heavily for a few hours, with the government gauge at George A. Adams Insurance Agency recording 1.24 inches in actual precipitation. The rain ended with daylight held back by clouds.
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George A. Adams Insurance Agency
Texans Celebrate San Jacinto Day with Aggie Alumni Gatherings
Ex students across Texas cities and towns held A and M parties and reunions repledging loyalty to the Association of Former Students and A and M College. In Washington, Exes met Captain Reid Wipprecht for an evening of fraternalization, dancing, and bridge, while Major Puryear and many loyal Aggies gathered with families for the Aggies party.
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San Jacinto
Texas
A. and
M. College
Washington
M. Exes
Reid Wipprecht
Major Puryear
Dean Puryear
Walter Allen
Burmeister
Whittet
Aggies
Texas Aggie
Oil Committee Through Its Probe
The Senate oil committee tentatively closed its hearing on naval oil leases in Washington. Adjournment was taken subject to call of the chair. Prosecutor Senator Walsh said no more witnesses would be called unless courts compel Harry Sinclair to answer questions he has refused to reply to.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Oil Committee
Senator Walsh
Montana
Harry Sinclair
Farmers Can Help Broaden Brazos County Fame
County Agent C L Benson reports a letter from Victor H Schoffelmayer manager of Dallas Morning News stating a state wide contest for more cotton on fewer acres with a $1000 prize for the most cotton on five acres. Brazos county farmers have entered and a two farmer and one merchant committee will survey entrants land by June first. Apply now via county agent for contest blanks to put Brazos county on the map.
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C. L. Benson
Victor H. Schoffelmayer
Dallas Morning News
Farm News
Brazos County
New Cars Registered for Brazos County
New car registrations in Brazos County slow as the Tax Collector Roy Hudspeth’s office awaits fresh license tags. Pending applications include names such as Mrs. J. L. Powers Bryan Henry Lehman Bryan Milton Taylor Bryan Tommy Burns College Station A. L. McAkley Zack Tom Suber Bryan 8S. D. Pearce Bryan Earl Presnal Tabor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hudspeth
J. L. Powers
Bryan
Henry Lehman
Milton Taylor
Tommy Burns
College Station
A. L. McAkley
Zack
Tom Suber
D. Pearce
Earl Presnal
Tabor
Texas Women's Press Meeting In Austin Raised Half Funds
The Texas Women's Press Association reports half the required funds have been raised ahead of its meeting in Austin. Delegates gather to discuss programs, outreach, and grants while supporters note progress and plan further fundraising.
Texas Women’s Press Association funds journalism scholarship
The Texas Women’s Press Association decided at its annual Austin convention to complete a $5,000 journalism scholarship fund for University of Texas students. Half the amount has been raised and the scholarship is now in operation. Mrs. Lee J. Rountree of Bryan was to deliver the principal address at today’s session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
University of Texas
Texas Women’s Press Association
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan
Bryan Represented General Federation of Women's Clubs
The biennial convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs will meet June 3 to 13 in Los Angeles. Colorado will name Mrs. John D. Sherman for presidency, praised for 16 years of federation service and leadership. Bryan is represented by Mrs. M. W. Sims Mrs. John E. Astin and Miss Juliette Castles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Los Angeles
California
Colorado
John D. Sherman
Sherman
Federation
Bryan
M. W. Sims
John E. Astin
Juliette Castles
Sims
Aggie Longhorn Dedicates Yearbook to Col Ike Ashburn
Special to Bryan Daffy Bagte reports that the 1924 Aggie Longhorn is dedicated to Colonel Ike S. Ashburn former commandant and executive secretary of the Ex-Students Association by the senior class. R M Sherman presented a copy to Ashburn who viewed the dedicatory page with emotion and gratitude amid the yearbook shipment delivery.
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Bryan Daffy Bagte
College Station
Longhorn
Aggie
Ike S. Ashburn
A. and M. Ex-Students Association
R. M. Sherman
Ashburn
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Rotary
Sam Walter Foss
Rotary Club
Oak McKenzie
Cazell
L. Ala’vidge
T. A. Adams
Benson
C. S. Beckwith
D. X. Bibl
J. W. Black
T. B. Bryan
W. S. Bradley
J F. Casey
Gabe Cazell
W. J. Coulter
Jess Conlee
M. ¥. Carroll
W. F. Davis
R. M. Dansby
S. E. Eberstadt
E. B. Elliott
E. J. Fountain
J. M. Fountain
W. Goolsbee
C F. Hillier
Madison Hall
Kay Hassell
Tyler Haswell
E. P. Humbert
H. J. June
Forrest Jones
H. T. Schovassa
Cc. Todd
D. D. Vasbinder
M. E. Wallace
D L. Wilson
H. H. Williamson
H. G. Wickes
T. R. White
I. Bb. Warren
E. E. Yeager
W. F. Amerman
Ww. Russel
J. V. Hankla
Baptists
Gotton
M’adoo
Howells
Douglas Howell
Walkover
Texas Pacific
Bryan Girl
Old Home Town
Rev. Schiavoni
OIL Committee
Texas Women's Press Meeting
Col
Ike Ashburn
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