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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
1
West Texas Chamber of Commerce delegates urge immediate action on a West Texas A M College and equal political representation. The group condemns Texas Senate redistricting delays and taxes collecting per capita funds while demanding retention of school taxes for local needs.
At the Indiana Republican state convention in Indianapolis on May 24, party leaders outlined the fall campaign. Senator Watson credited efficient national leadership with easing the alleged eight years of Democratic misrule under President Wilson, arguing improved management of domestic and international affairs. The address framed the GOP stance against Democrats and set the tone for upcoming races.
Four defense witnesses testified that Davie K Soder man appeared insane after assaulting his wife who confessed intimacy with Powers. The April 18 murder case against Soder man in Dallas was discussed as part of the morning proceedings. Commencement graduates announced for Bryan High School with invitations extending to ceremonies on May 26 at 7 00 o clock in the morning.
From Saturday's Daily a large audience witnessed the grade entertainment at the High School auditorium. About 250 juvenile actors performed in a composite program from first to seventh grade, praised for training and execution. Prizes in the Music Memory Contest were awarded by Supt. Madison Hal, with certificates for top scores and a Victrola record donated by local clubs.
Dr J C Oehler pastor of the First Presbyterian church Palestine was struck by a locomotive at a street crossing. He fell between the rails and clung to the ties as the engine passed over him and he survived with injuries requiring hospital treatment. He previously served as pastor at Taylor.
Judge W C Davis Hon F L Henderson and City Commissioner H A Burger drove to Caldwell after a heavy rain but got stuck in the mud near Bryan and returned about 2 a m Tuesday. Judge M Davis could not reach the Caldwell commencement address due to the downpour.
WwW to Thurber Brick Co., Ft. Worth, Texas, highlighting Vitrified brick pavements as smooth to ride and durable for long use.
Mrs Ivy Foster and her son Robert from Taylor along with Mrs C Boddeker of El Paso are visiting their mother Mrs M Phillips.
Houston May 24 A city fire marshal investigates a spectacular downtown blaze that destroyed the three story Yodge Hotel a sporting goods house and a photo supply concern causing damage from 250000 to 800000 Officials cite incendiary origin as a possibility while ruling nothing in or out
Athletic Director L. T. Bellmont outlines Texas football plans for fall with tough slate against top Southern and Southwest opponents. Notable games include Vanderbilt in Dallas, Alabama in Austin, Rice Institute in Houston, Oklahoma University in Norman, and Texas A and M in Austin. Vanderbilt and A&M ties and the long-standing Oklahoma rivalry loom large.
George Wallace deputy sheriff of Jefferson county sought habeas corpus relief from the contempt judgment for refusing to answer grand jury questions on Ku Klux Klan membership. The case was presented before the court of criminal appeals in Austin on May 24.
Manila May 24 Col Leonard Wood governor general of the Philippines is safe after a 36 hour disappearance in a yacht following a typhoon. Word was received today confirming his safety and condition.
Mrs. W H Cole and Mrs J M Dunn host the regular monthly meeting of the L S Ross chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy Friday at 4 oclock. The program honors Jefferson Davis birthday and all members are invited to attend.
The Nursing Service Committee of the Red Cross will meet Thursday at 10 o clock in the Red Cross secretary's office. Chairman Mrs. C. A. Searcy urges full attendance for important business.
J. D. Battle of Millican was in on Wednesday on business. He did not call the Eagle office, possibly busy choosing another new suit of clothes. Mrs. L. A. Kurtz of College was shopping in Bryan today.
Judge T. C. Buffington died at his home in Anderson Texas age 81 yesterday morning. He leaves one son Judge T. P. Buffington and two grandchildren I. P. Bradley of Anderson and Mrs. I. L. Roan of Nsavasota. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery tomorrow.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a nationwide freight rate reduction averaging about 10 percent. The commission said railroads may earn 5 3 4 percent on investments. Agricultural products are largely exempt from the cut, and prior reductions in western hay and grain and a voluntary 10 percent cut on all agricultural products will replace further changes for these commodities.
Director T O Watson District Agent John T Eagen and Chief Clerk D L Weddington of the Extension Service of A M College of Texas travel to Washington DC to discuss Texas Extension policy with the States Relations Service of the US Department of Agriculture. They will review the Texas budget for Smith Lever funds and coordinate national Extension director concerns with Director T A Walton.
Governor Pat M Neff writes Brazos County Superintendent Eck Smith regarding public school concerns. The letter dated May 19 1922 notes he is studying the situation, has held conferences with school officials, and attaches an extract from his Texas Press Association speech outlining his views for the education issue.
The Brazos County Commissioners Court sits as a board of equalization to review Tax Assessor Jim Darwin s report. The 1922 tax rendition may reach 10 000 000 and the court plans to finish about Thursday with County Judge H O Ferguson and commissioners Jno M Moore C M Degelia E B Holland and George P Edge present.
Irwinton and Macon Georgia May 24 reports say Jim Denison a Negro sentenced to hang for attacking a white woman was captured after a mob seized him from a jail. He escaped when the mob's car crashed another vehicle and was later being rushed to Macon for execution.
College Station Texas May 24 Admission by ticket will allow a reserved seat at Guion Hall for the June 4 and June 6 graduation ceremonies. Priority given to relatives guests of the graduating class and alumni. No charge for tickets and distribution details to be announced.
Texas Supreme Court rules the Representative Redistricting Bill constitutional. Swisher County omission challenged, but court finds legislature intended Swisher to be in the 120th district and upholds the apportionment. The 1922 election will use the new law creating 150 representatives.
The Bry an and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce directors met Tuesday with President W. H. Cole presiding. Secretary S. E. Eberstadt reported securing the 1923 Texas League of Municipalities meeting in Waxahachie and the board accepted an invitation to Allen Academy commencement exercises.
The Georgetown City Council visited Bryan last Wednesday to assess local needs with a $105,000 budget in Georgetown. Alder man W H Davis writes from Bryan praising Mayor Tyler Haswell and the city’s administration, thanking for royal hospitality and strong leadership.
Hillsboro May 24 Indictments charge murder against Lynn Wade and Robert Wade in connection with the death of Mrs Rosa Wade, his sister in law, in the recent Saturday killing.
Mr and Mrs J C R Sanders and family of Rice Texas travel by car through the country and are expected to reach Bryan Thursday to visit Mr and Mrs W S Barron. Sanders is a brother of Mrs Barron.
W S Barron of Bryan is invited to give the Alumni address at the annual Sam Houston Normal Institute banquet on June 2. He has accepted and, with Mrs. Barron, will travel to Huntsville on Friday, June 1 for the event, visiting his alma mater as an alumnus.
J H Chastun resumes duties after an illness described as an attack of mumps with medical care and full recovery reported by local health authorities.
Atlantic City May 24 Special to the Eagle Mrs Harry Newton Price of Washington runs two beauty parlors in the capital She credits the prohibition era with boosting demand noting men stay sober and women seek upkeep leading to crowded salons and many turnaways.
In Marlin Texas on May 24 Associated Press reports the bodies of seven year old B J Briggs and Negro William Harris were recovered from the Brazos River, bringing total dead to five. Frank Milkowski remains missing.
Colonel Paul A. Wolf of the regular army and Major Charles F. Crawford of the Texas National Guard visited the college yesterday to meet some of the expert riflemen of the A. and M. corps who recently defeated the Ninth Infantry team at San Antonio. They came overland from Austin and returned last night.
The cotton market closed with futures up 20 to 25 points while Bryan local spots quoted at 19 cents middling basis.
The body of seven year old B. J. Briggs, drowned in the Brazos river bridge collapse near Marlin, was recovered at the Allen farm in Brazos county. This brings total recovered to six. several other bodies were seen downstream and identified as missing people from the disaster. The Briggs family and local officials located the body and arranged shipment to Marlin, with community gratitude noted for rescue efforts during the week long search.
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