Texas proposed amendment for county home rule approved Aug
The Texas constitutional amendment would let counties with populations of 62 000 or more call a charter election to change local government form with two thirds legislative support and public notice. It could allow county city mergers and shift governance to a county charter, benefiting Brazos and Bryan if approved.
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Texas
County Commissioners Court
Brazos County
Harris County
Bryan
Central Park South draws stage set crowd in 1930s New York
New York society pages describe Central Park South as a hub of glamour and theater chatter with Garbo sightings and parties hosted by Ward Morehouse and Blanche Yurka. Notables like Mrs. Vincent Astor, Edward Herrout, and Aubrey Eads appear amid a lively mix of socialites, reporters, and performers.
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New York
Central Park South
Broadway
Rialto
Garbo
Maurice Chevalier
Robert L. Ripley
Ward Morehouse
Daniel Frohman
Blanche Yurka
Rumplemayer
Vincent Astor
Metropolitan
Bryan Eyes New Water Source As Rates Question Rises
City officials weigh graduated summer rates to spur lawn and garden use while a new well near 300 to 400 gallons per minute is tested. If quality and capacity meet expectations, Bryan may face a permanent, adequate supply sourced from Brazos, Navasota, or artesian wells.
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Bryan
Brazos
Navasota
Normangee
Brazos River
President Seeks Broad Powers in National Recovery Bill
The national recovery bill before Congress would grant the President unprecedented wartime‑era like powers in peacetime. It would allow control over currency, banking, agriculture, public works, and industry codes, with authority to impose or reject measures and compel adherence, plus potential expansion to international issues.
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Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Act For Relief of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Warring States
China
Fort Worth
Roosevelt calls for world peace and arms halt
The Dallas Times Herald notes Roosevelt’s push for a general peace pact goes beyond the Kellogg Briand treaty by urging consultation and a temporary halt to armament. The editorial argues real effect requires binding arbitration and force to enforce compliance, and warns US opposition to compulsory schemes remains.
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Roosevelt
Japan
China
United States
Dallas Times Herald
Texas Christian Convention Set At TCU In June
Dr. George A. Campbell of St Louis will be principal speaker at the Texas Christian Convention at Texas Christian University June 13 to 15. Rev L N D Wells of East Dallas is president. Elmer Lincoln of Texarkana is vice president. Patrick Henry of Fort Worth is secretary treasurer. The program includes the dedication of the new University Christian church worth 65000 dollars on June 13. Texas ministers on the program include George Cuthrell Tyler J Leslie Finnell Fort Worth Graham Frank Dallas Gus Ramage Pecos J M O Heeron Waco F L Jewett Austin Harvey Redford and others.
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Fort Worth
George A. Campbell
Avenue Christian Church
St. Louis
International Convention of the Disciples of Christ
Texas Christian University
L. N. D. Wells
East Dallas
J. M. O’heeron
Waco
F. L. Jewett
Austin
Harvey Redford
Notable Clerical Figures Linked To Longview Event
The text lists Rev. J. C. Welch Pales tine and Rev. Glenn C. Hutton connected to Longview alongside another cleric, Rev. J. C. Welch.
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Lington
J. C. Welch
Palestine
Glenn C. Hutton
Longview
Bull Breaks Plate Glass in Corsicana Display Window
A 300-pound bull yearling escaped from its owner on North Benton street and smashed a large plate glass window at the Corsicana Automobile Company rear salesroom. The owner chased the animal and a rope caught around its neck, but the bull bolted through the offices and window. No injuries reported and damage totaled 63.75 dollars.
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Corsicana
Benton Street
Corsicana Automobile Company
Girl Killed by Bolt While Combing Hair
Carthage report says Hazel LaGranne an 18 year old Panola county farmer’s daughter was killed when lightning struck her as she stood before a mirror combing her hair Monday night She would have graduated with Carthage high school class this year on Friday.
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Carthage
Hazel LaGranne
Panola County
Carthage High School
West Coast Banker Favored for Federal Reserve Governor Post
Washington reports name Adolph C. Miller of California as the Westerner given the most consideration for the governors post on the Federal Reserve Board.
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Adolph ©. Miller
California
Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Ninth annual Menard Baptist Encampment July 21 30
The ninth annual Menard Baptist Encampment will be held on the grounds one mile west of Menard from July 21 to 30. Dr. A. E. Pringle of Brownwood will lead services, with other speakers including Dr. M. E. Davis of Howard Payne College and Andrew Allen.
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Menard
Menard Baptist
Here
A. E. Pringle
Brownwood
M. E. Davis
Howard Payne College
Andrew Allen
May 28 1890 McKinley tariff bill introduced in Congress
The entry notes the McKinley tariff bill was introduced in Congress on May 28, marking a milestone in tariff policy. It references the historical context of U S trade rates and legislative activity during that era.
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Congress
Tago
Bryan schools elect new member and teacher names
The Bryan school board filled Ed Hall's unexpired term with H. G. Rhodes and named Miss Ray Montgomery as new teacher to replace Lelia Suber. Ray, a Bryan native and Madisonville veteran, is a qualified normal graduate and former Madisonville teacher.
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H. G. Rhodes
Ed Hall
Miss Ray Montgomery
Lelia Suber
Miss Ray
Bryan
Madisonville School
Challenner
Boen
Parnell
M. L. Massingill
J. D. Willis
Massingill
G. S. Parker
Public Improvements Committee
Bryan Progressive League
City National Bank
Brazos County
Brazos
Navasota
J. T. Cross and Son
Ross
Edge
J. W. Skains
Wixon
Earl Porter
Caldwell
Advertising as vital link between news and shoppers says Seattle Times director
L C Snyder, advertising director of the Seattle Times, argues that in a fast moving world the newspaper is essential for current information and advertising. He notes that new households form daily, youth seek value, and the newspaper best reaches diverse city audiences with timely ads tied to today’s news.
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L. C. Snyder
Seattle
Wash
D A R Meet Saturday With Installations at Home
William Scott chapter D A R will meet Saturday at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Walter Wipprecht with Mrs. Ida Kernodle as joint hostess. New officers will be installed and full attendance urged by chapter officials. Sell your odds and ends with at Eagle Want Ad.
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William Scott
Walter Wipprecht
Ida Kernodle
Big cuts planned in funding for Texas state colleges
The 17 state colleges face about a 40 percent funding reduction over the next two fiscal years from the last legislature. The conference committee's educational appropriation totals $9.298 million for the biennium, with A and M College and Texas Tech seeing major cuts, and San Marcos and Sul Ross receiving among the largest reductions.
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Austin
Conference Committee
T. J. Holbrook
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
University of Texas
Galveston
A. & M. College
Texas Technological College
Southwest State Teachers College
San Marcos
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Alpine
College of Arts and Industries
Kingsville
Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College
Nacogdoches
West Texas State Teachers College
Canyon
San Marcos Teachers College
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Huntsville
Gether
A. & J Experiment Station System
John Tarleton Agricultural Colege
North Texas Agricultural Colege
Main
Galveston Medical Branch
el Paso
College of Industrial Arts
Devon
Tion
College of Arts and Industrie Kingsville
Texas Tech
Lubbock
East Texas
Colege
Commerce
North Texas State Teache College
Denton
Sam Houston State Teache College
Stonteville
Southwest
Texas State
Sul Rosy State Teachers
Gandhi Completes Two Weeks of Fast in Poona
Mahatma Gandhi, after two weeks of a three week fast, was found in Poona today still well though weakened. Doctors called his condition almost a miracle as his daily weight loss continues to challenge his stamina.
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Edouard Herrout
France
Poona
India
Mahatm Gandhi
Mahatma
Lions Sweep Horse Show Honors at Texas A M College
COLLEGE STATION May 22 Cavalry cadets at Texas A and M College dominated the tenth annual horse show on the main drill field winning firsts in cadet three gaited mounted tug of war senior jumping junior jumping and the company stake race Field artillery cadets took top honors in the equipment race and touch and out jumping class Seven year old Charles Marcus broke his left arm when his mount pitched him to the ground Several riders earned ribbons and some received silver cups in the award ceremony
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Field Artillery Cadets
Charles Marcus
R. F. Worden
Hillsboro
N. M
Good Loan
R. P. Marsteller
Veterinary Medicine
Liberty Loan
Owen Garrigan
Animal Husbandry Department
Cally King
J. Y. Henderson
M. Brown
Mexia
Annie Mustain
J. FE. Reierson
Lyman Reed
J. D. Cuningham
Cay
Saint Jo
R. R. Osborn
Fort Sam Houston
G. L. Ingram
Nederland
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Charles M. Schwabs
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Bolt
Federal Reserve Post
Baptist
Bryan Morning Eagle
D.A.R
Eagle
A-M College
Gandhi
Printing Co
Fancy Chimes
Colema
Trophy Chamber of Commerce
Liberty Lom Owen Garrigan
Henretta
J. Y. Henderso
Astin Princess
George Summe
D. Eichelberg
Will Howell
Leonard Faber
F.A
Babe
J. Ill
Houston
Rambler
Fred Gremme
Pettus
A. M. Emery, Jr
J. P. Wheeler
Cowpony
Fred Gren
Henderson
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