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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1922

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Temporary Bridge Will Be Erected Over Brazos River

Marlin Texas May 18 an army engineers detachment arrived to build a pontoon bridge across the Brazos to replace the collapsed span after a flood. Three dead two missing including seven year old Clayton Briggs and Mayor Stallworth. A $200 reward is offered for Mayor Stallworth’s body. Reverend Knickerbocker recalls the deadly incident and rescue efforts.

Associated Press Marlin Texas Army Engineers Brazos River I. M. Stallworth W. H. Allen Clayton Briggs Stallworth H. M. Knickerbocker

Hoover Opposes Increase in Coal Prices Seek Voluntary Action

Washington May 18 Secretary Hoover gained approval from leading operators of non union bituminous coal fields for a government plan to curb price rises through voluntary action during the coal strike.

Associated Press Washington Hoover

Two Lost Lives In Frisco Train Wreck

Ardmore Oklahoma reports two men were killed and another likely fatally injured when a Frisco freight train plunged from a bridge into the Peggy River near Sopher at midnight. Five cars and the engine fell from the embankment. The dead are Harvey McDaniel a brakeman and J F Hume an engineer both of Hugo Oklahoma.

Associated Press Ardmore Okla Peggy River Sopher Harvey McDaniel J. F. Hume Hugo Oklahoma

Women Admitted to Baptist Convention Boards

In Jacksonville on May 18 women were admitted to membership on the executive committee and various boards of the Southern Baptist Convention. Reports show donations totaling 10,000,000 by Southern Baptists in 1921. More than 5,000 delegates attended, presided over by Dr. R. L. Scarbrough of Fort Worth.

Associated Press Jacksonville Fla Southern Baptist Convention Southern Baptists R. L. Scarbrough Fort Worth

Valentino Marriage Investigation Sparks Justice Inquiry

Federal agents from the Department of Justice will investigate the marriage of screen actor Rudolph Valentino to Miss Winifred Sudnut of New York, reportedly conducted in Mexicali Mexico, as disclosed in Los Angeles on May 18.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Department of Justice Rudolph Valentino Winifred Sudnut New York Mexical Mexico

Crenshaw Named Leader of Group No 2 Missionary Society

At Monday meeting Group No 2 of the Woman's Missionary Society elected Mrs. E. W. Crenshaw as chairman replacing Mrs. Wade Cox who departs June 1 for Greenville. Eleven members attended and enjoyed a profitable session with special guest Mrs. W. T. Strange from Ardmore Oklahoma sharing council notes. Mrs. J. B. Priddy led the study lesson and Mrs. G. C. White served as hostess.

Woman's Missionary Society E. W. Crenshaw Wade Cox Greenvile W. T. Strange Ardmore Okla San Antonio J. B. Priddy G.c.white

Bryan City Commissioners Hold Regular Monthly Meeting

Bryan city officials met at City Hall to discuss tax assessments refunds on unused license fees and bonds. McAdams reported new six inch water pipe completion and fire hydrants in service. Discussions covered cemetery land rent, cemetery layout redesign, and preparations for the Charter Revision Board meeting.

Bryan Tyler Haswell H. A. Burger Wilson Bradley E. J. Jenkins L. L. MelInnis EF. E. McAdams W. S. Martin Guy Bittle E. F E. McAdams Lloyds Jno Walker McAdams L. L. McTnnis F E. J. Jenkins Inc. Edee Tichte’s Corner J. J. Tremont Reed TL. J Texas League of Municipalities Waxahachie FE. J. Jenkins IT. N. McInnis At & P M. R. M. Nall R. L. Brogdon Board of Equalization Bureer J. W. English Cemetery Fund Dif

Rotarians of Bryan welcomed to Millican song fest

Millican gave a royal welcome to Bryan Rotarians who traveled Monday night to the Millican school house for a program of song and service. About 200 people attended including many Millican children. The evening featured school singalongs, remarks on Rotary, and a sendoff to Bryan with refreshments at Woodman Hall.

Millican Bryan Byron Simpson America S. Moylan Bird St. Andrew's Church C. L. Benson M. E. Wallace Rotary Club of Rotary Bird R. O. Allen Allen Academy Gabe Carell Tyler Haswell A. J. Edwards Carl Wirprecht Bryen Brazos County Stat’stice Texas Carl Brazos Chamber of Commerce Oak McKenzie F. L. Henderson S. C. Hoyle A. & M. College McDonald Woodman Hall J. D. Battle of Carl Wipprecht J. B. Stevenson J. B. Stevenson, Jr

Bryan High Football Champs Receive Dallas Fair Cup

The Bryan High football team trophy was presented to Coach C. B. Hudson by Joe Utay of Dallas, donated by the Texas State Fair Association. Superintendent Madison Hall presided as the audience heard Utay describe a planned Dallas stadium for future Texas school championship games.

Bryan C. B. Hudson Texas State Fair Association Joe Utay Dallas Southwest Utay Hudson Madison Hall Texas Fair Association Cal Texas

Mr and Mrs Howell Arrive From Prague Visit

Mr and Mrs Will S Howell Jr arrived today from Washington DC where they stayed with friends after visiting Prague Czechoslovakia. They are guests of Mr and Mrs W S Howell at the Howell home on College Avenue.

Howell Will S. Howell, Jr Washington, D. C Arriviing Prague Caecko Slovada W. S. Howell College Avenue

Fragmentary Note Differentiates Income Profits and Trust Fund

A fragmented line discusses distinguishing income and profits from the original trust fund, indicating an accounting focus or legal clarification. The text hints at financial distinctions but lacks concrete details or named parties.

Bankers urged to back flood control and water storage plan

Governor Pat M. Neff asked Texas bankers to help craft a vast flood control and water supply project using reservoirs for power and irrigation. He cited Texas headwaters in state territory and Brazos River as key issues, noting recent 700 000 borrowed for the penitentiary without collateral. Dr W B Bizzell spoke on rural credits and cooperative marketing.

Ft. Worth Texas Bankers of Texas Pat M. Neff Texas Bankers’ Association Brazos River Neff Bizzell W. B. Bizzell A. & M. College Federal Farm Loan Bank

Football schedules shaped by Navasota district meeting

District representatives chaired by C B Hudson met at Navasota High to firm up the 1922 football slate. Attendees included Roy Wilson of Bryan and J Fred Hern of Navasota with others未 attending. emphasis on UT Interscholastic League membership and strict rule adherence. Scheduled games list Bryan versus Caldwell and Navasota, Calvert, and other matchups noted with dates in October and November.

C. B. Hudson Bryan Navasota Navasota High School Roy M. Wilson Bryan High School O. C. Rodes Caldwell Ben S. Peck Calvert J. Fred Hern Wilson Franklin School Brenham Somerville Tharne University of Texas Interscholastic League Bryan High San Marcos Baptist

Mr and Mrs Nagle Honored At St Andrew’s Parish Event

Mr and Mrs J C Nagle were honor guests at St Andrew's Episcopal parish house on Wednesday evening at 8. The parish members entertained them before their departure to make their home in Dallas. The rooms were artfully decorated with flowers and refreshments were served. Mrs M W Sims presented Mrs Nagle with a basket of hot house flowers on behalf of the women of the Guild.

Houston guests attend A and M College wedding

Miss Mollie Turner and Mrs. E A Wallace of Houston arrived today to attend the marriage of Miss Sybil Wood and Mr. Emmette Wallace this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T O Walton at A and M College. Miss Turner and Mrs. Wallace are guests in the Walton home.

Mollie Turner E. A. Wallace Houston Sybil Wood Emmette Wallace T. O. Walton A. & M. College Miss Turner Mrs. Wallace Walton

Mopng coal mine scraps spark union rift debate

Muskogee Oklahoma May 18 delegates to a special convention of district No 219 of the United Mine Workers enter a fourth session to hear arguments for and against the international body. President Farrington of the Illinois Miners accuses International President Lewis of harming the union and shutting down coal production.

Associated Press Muskogee Okla United Mine Workers International Organization Farrington Illinois International Lewis

Red Cross Executive Board Sets Health Work Quarters

May meeting of the Red Cross executive board in Bryan discussed providing rooms for health work led by the public health nurse. Supt. Madison Hall urged immediate space and authorizing W. H. Cole to act. Motion passed unanimously. Mrs. J. C. Nagle to leave Bryan. Mrs. M. Francis appointed to Nursing Service committee.

Red Cross Executive Board W. H. Cole E. J. Jenkins The Home Service Red Cross Bryan Madison Hall Hall M. Francis College J. C. Nagle Dallas Brazos County Nagle

Bryan Gol Tournament at Bryan Country Club

The Bryan Country Club hosts a two day golf tournament on May 20 and 21. President Roy Kober asks members to submit names by Friday morning and notes handicaps and starting times will be assigned. Entrance is 75 cents with prizes of clubs. Also mentions Mr C S Beckwith receiving word from P P Cooper that he arrived safely in Detroit on May 14 after a May 1 auto trip from Bryan.

Bryan Gol Bryan Country Club Roy Kober C. S. Beckwith P. P. Cooper Detroit Michigan Mr. Cooper Bryan

Mrs Todd Visits Canada and Niagara Falls

Mrs J H Todd departs Sunday from Bryan traveling to Brantford Ontario to visit her mother Mrs A Wright her old home. She will attend the alumnae banquet at Lake Side Hospital Cleveland and then tour Buffalo and Niagara Falls as guest of friends before returning to Bryan by about August 1.

Todd Canada J. H. Todd A. Wright Brantford Ontario Bryan Cleveland Ohio Lake Side Hospital

Bryan Business Men Urged to Advertise in The Eagle

The Bryan Daly Eagle prints daily 1400 copies for Brazos County and beyond. It claims the lowest advertising rates and asserts it is the best medium for local business growth. Telephone number 36 provided for inquiries.

Bryan Daly Brezos County Eagle Ryan and Brazos County

Murder confession in shoot 10 kill order from labor war

Chicago police publicized a confession said to be from John Miller an alleged driver in a car that fired on two policemen during labor unrest Charles Dauzauskis and Floater Stameyize were named as accomplices A city wide patrol and armed guard deployment followed with authorities declaring the area occupied as they counter what they call a labor leaders led campaign of murder and arson.

Associaten Press Chicago John Miller Miller Charles Dauzauskis Floater Stameyize Landis Northshore Fitzmorris

Farmers Plow and Plant Amid Recent Heavy Rain

Kurten Texas May 16 Farmers kept busy last week plowing corn planting cotton and some corn yet to plant A Sunday night heavy rain fell Rev J L Payne of Bryan preached at Free Baptist church with good attendance Ruth Lesba Grant of Franklin visited relatives Tal Tobias Henry Endler returned from Bryan improved Walter Lloyd and Mrs Reliance stayed with the Sabos Artie Hearne of Wixon attended church Miss Lillie Belle Gilpin and Edna Easters visited home folks Otto Hahn called at theorstiny home Will Metzer rode about Sunday J W Beard and family from Edge visited the community Sunday

Walter Lloyd Reliance John Sabo Artie Hearne Wixon Lillie Belle Gilpin Edna Easters Otto Hahn Oorstiny Will Metzer J. W. Beard Edge

Brazos County Court Board of Equalizers In Session

The Brazos County Commissioners Court remains in session for several days as a board of equalization on the 1922 tax rolls submitted by County Assessor Jim Darwin. Judge H O Ferguson presides with Commissioners George P Edge E B Holland Jno M Moore and C M Degelia in attendance.

Brazos County

Professor Ammots Visits Tabor on Eagle Business

Prof. G. M. Ammots of Tabor spent Wednesday in town on business and called on the Eagle newspaper to discuss local matters.

G. M. Ammots of Tabor

Parent Teachers Give Good Program at A M Consolidated

The A M Consolidated School PTA held its final meeting of the year on May 11. Officers were installed for the coming year including President Mrs O W Silvey and Vice Presidents Mrs D D Marburger and Mrs F C Bolton. Miss Frey showcased senior dresses and led a Houston contest showing local students won two prizes. The program featured piano pupils of Mrs I V Bailey and a sequence of musical and dramatic pieces by students, many beginners, all well received.

Parent-Teachers’ Association A. & M. Consolidated School O. W. Silvey D. D. Marburger F. C. Bolton A. B. Conner E. J. Fermier C. E. Finley J. W. Mitchell I. V. Bailey Spaulding Margaret Duncan Mathilde Bilbro Clara Barry Lida Dillin S.steinheimer Lillian

Mrs H T Holland of College in Bryan Today

Mrs H T Holland of College visited Bryan today for unknown reasons and activities.

H. T. Holland Bryan

Brazos County Grand Jury Reports Decrease in Crime

Brazos County District Court grand jury with E. A. Peters as foreman issued a report Friday noting crime decline due to vigilant officers and civic jurors. Seven indictments were returned, including two felonies. jail deemed sanitary. some defendants still at large.

Brazos County E. A. Peters Bryan John Griffin Horace Mallard J. G. Minkert W. C. Davis Distr Texas

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Knickerbocker Wells Mayor Stallworth Allen SEC Frisco Baptist Crenshaw City Commissioners Big Monthly Meeting Milligan Bryan Hi Foot Ball Champs Golf Committee Bryan Business Kurten Brazos County Court Board OF Equalizers Brazos County District Court
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