West Texas Pushes for A M College and Fair Representation
West Texas Chamber of Commerce resolutions demand an West Texas A M College location, equal Tariff on crops and cottonseed products, and fair representation in Texas Senate and Congress. They urge immediate action on redistricting and criticize the current school taxation system, calling for retention of local tax funds for county schools.
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Silliman Evans
Fort Worth Star Telegram
Plainview
Texas
West Texas
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
United States
SoCucucr Ou
Senate of Texas
West Texas A. & M. College
Chamber of Commerce
Ranger
West Texas A. & M College
Nell
Texas Senate
National Congress
Indiana Republicans Denounce Democrats at State Convention
At the Indiana Republican state convention in Indianapolis on May 24, party leaders urged a strong fall campaign. U.S. Senator Watson claimed that efficient domestic and international policy had alleviated the 8 years of Democratic misrule under President Wilson.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
United States
Watson
Wilson
SODERMA N ACTED INSANE SAYS WITNESS
Davie Bk Soder man charged with the Powers murder April 18 showed signs of insanity after assaulting his wife when she confessed to intimacy with Powers four witnesses testified. The Eagle notes Bryan High School graduation exercises on Friday May 26 at 7 00 AM with invitations from Miss Miriam Crute Miss Priscilla Sims Emory Franklin and Edgar Cole Covey.
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Assocted Press
Dallas
Davie Bk. Soderman
Jay Clay Powers
The
Eagle
Miriam Crute
Priscilla Sims
Emory Franklin
Edgar Cole Covey
Bryan High School
Grade entertainment draws crowded High School auditorium
A Saturday show at the High School auditorium drew about 250 juvenile actors in a composite program from grades one through seven. Prizes were awarded for Music Memory contest scores, with Nellie Ruth Martin and Dorothy Doane among top honorees, plus a highly praised overall performance.
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Hansel
Gretel
Supredison Hal
Ruth Tawler
National Bureau For the Advancement of Music
Nellie Ruth Martin
East Side
Sinding
Young Techies
Lendell Henry
West Side
Young Ladies
Ween
Mavis Brogwden
Werade
Mildred Scott
Minister J C Oehler Narrowly Escapes Train
Dr J C Oehler pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Palestine was nearly killed when a locomotive passed over him at a street crossing. He fell between the rails but clung to the ties and survived with no serious injuries. He previously served as pastor in Taylor before moving to Palestine.
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Fas
Palestrs
Teryae
J. C. Ochler
First Presbyterian Church
Oehler
First
Taylor
Amine
Palestine
Notable Officials Stranded En Route to Caldwell
Judge W C Davis and Hon F L Henderson with City Commissioner H A Burger attempted a Caldwell trip after a heavy afternoon rain. Their car got stuck in mud and they were pulled out and returned to Bryan around 2 a m Tuesday. Jeanne Davis could not reach the Caldwell commencement due to the downpour.
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Caldwell
W. C. Davis
F. L. Henderson
H. A. Burger
Bryan
Jaene Davis
Vitrified brick pavements praised for smooth ride
Mrs. Ivy Foster and son Robert of Taylor and Mrs. C Boddelker of El Paso visit their mother Mrs. M R Phillips while mentions of Thurber Brick Co and Worth Texas indicate brick pavement discussion.
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Thurber Brick Co
Pt. Worth
Texas
Ivy Foster
Robert of
Taylor
C. Boddelker
el Paso
M. R. Phillips
Fire Damages Three-Story Downtown Building in Houston
Houston May 24 A fire marshal investigates a spectacular downtown blaze destroying the Yodge Hotel a sporting goods house and a photo supply concern causing damage estimated between 250000 and 800000 Officials cite incendiary origins but defer opinion.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Jones
Yodge
Texas Announces 1922 Football Schedule
Austin May 24 Athletic Director L T Bellmont outlines Texas 1922 football slate with games against Austin College Phillips Oklahoma A and M Vanderbilt Alabama Rice Institute Oklahoma University and Texas A M Texas expects key matchups with Vanderbilt Oklahoma and A M plus a non conference rivalry with Oklahoma in Dallas and Norman. Vanderbilt and Oklahoma games lack Southwestern Conference implications.
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Eagle
Austin
Texas
L. T. Bellmont
University of Texas
South
Southwest
Austin College
Phillips
Oklahoma A. & M
Vanderbilt
Dallas
Alabama
Rice Institute
Houston
Oklahoma
Norman
Okla
Texas A. & M
Oklahoma University
Texas University
Beaumont Ru Klux Case On At Austin
Austin May 24 The case of George Wallace deputy sheriff of Jefferson county seeking habeas corpus relief from a district court contempt finding for refusing to answer grand jury questions about Klan membership was presented before the court of criminal appeals today.
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Associated Press
Austin
George Wallace
Jefferson County
Wallace
Governor Wood Safe After Typhoon Yacht Missing
Manila May 24 Col Leonard Wood governor general of the Philippines was found safe after being missing for 36 hours in a yacht following a typhoon. Word received today confirms his safety and status.
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Associated Press
Manila
Col. Leonard Wood
Phillippines
L S Ross Chapter Hosts Birthday Jefferson Davis Event
Mrs W H Cole and Mrs J M Dunn host the L S Ross chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy Friday at 4 pm for the regular monthly meeting. The program celebrates Jefferson Davis birthday and all members are invited.
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L. S. Ross
W. H. Cole
J. M. Dunn
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
Nursing Service Committee Meeting Called by Red Cross
A Nursing Service Committee meeting is set for Thursday at 10 AM at the Red Cross secretary office. Mrs. A. Searcy, committee chair, urges full attendance for important business. D. Battle of Millican visited on Wednesday on business. Mrs. L. A. Lege of College was shopping in Bryan today.
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Nursing Service Committee
Nursing Service Committee of the Red Cross
Red Cross
A. Searcy
D. Battle
Millican
Battle
Fagle
Death of Judge Buffington at 81 in Anderson
Judge T C Buffington died at his Anderson Texas home age 81 yesterday morning. He leaves son Judge U P Buffington and two grandchildren I P Bradley of Anderson and Mrs I L Roan of Navasota. Burial set for tomorrow in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
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Judge Buffington
Anderson
Texas
T. C. Buffington
U. P. Buffington
I. P. Bradley
I. L. Roan
Navasota
Buria
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Interstate Commerce Commission Orders Freight Rate Cut
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered an average 10 percent reduction in freight rates. The decision sets railroads to earn 5 3 4 percent on investments. Agricultural products are spared from the rate cut. A 16 1 2 percent cut in western hay and grain rates last autumn plus a voluntary 10 percent cut on all agricultural products from January 1 will be substituted for the decision on these commodities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Extension officials head to Washington from A&M Texas
Director T O Watson District Agent John T Eagen and Chief Clerk D L Weddington of the Extension Service depart for Washington to discuss Texas Extension policy with the States Relations Service of the U S Department of Agriculture They will set permanent policies for the coming year and review the Smith Lever funds budget with Director T A Walton president of the Extension Directors National Organization The trip aims to align national problems with Texas field needs for improved agriculture and live stock practices across 32 member states.
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T. O. Watson
John T. Eagen
D. L. Weddington
Extension Service
A. & M. College of Texas
Washington, D. C
Texas
States Relations Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Smith-Lever
T. A. Walton
National Organization of Extension Directors
Governor Neff Letters Brazos County Superintendent on School Petition
Governor Pat M Neff writes Brazos County Superintendent Eck Smith regarding public school concerns. The letter dated May 19 1922 mentions study of the school situation, conferences with officials, and includes an attached extract from Neffs Texas Press Association speech outlining views on the matter.
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Eck Smith
Neff
Brazos County
Austin
Bryan
Texas
Texas Press Association
Patm
Brazos County Court Bench Hears 1922 Tax Report
The Brazos County Commissioners Court sits as a board of equalization to review the Tax Assessor's 1922 rendition which may reach ten million dollars. The court plans to conclude the work about Thursday with County Judge H. C. Ferguson and Commissioners Moore Devrelia Holland and Edge present.
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Brazos County
Darwin
H. C. Ferguson
Jno. M. Moore
C. M. Devrelia
E. B. Holland
George P. Edge
Jim Denison Held After Escape From Mob
Jim Denison, a negro condemned to hang for attacking a white woman, escaped from a mob at Irwinton Georgia as his transport to Macon was damaged in a crash. He was recaptured and being rushed toward Macon by sheriffs and deputies as reports of capture circulated.
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Associated Press
Irwinton
Jim Denison
Here
Macon
A. and M Commencement Tickets Issued for Guion Hall
College Station Texas May 24 Admission to the graduating exercises in Guion Hall on June 4 and June 6 will be by ticket. Tickets reserve seats with priority given to relatives guests of the graduating class and alumni. No charge. Distribution details to follow.
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College Station
Texas
Guion Hall
College and Bryan
Georgetown Council Tours Bryan in Friendly Visit
Georgetown Texas officials visited Bryan to observe local progress and discuss spending a reported 105000. Mayor Dim mitt and entourage received royal treatment while Eagle editor faced travel duties. Alder man W H Davis of Bryan sent a letter praising Bryan’s mayor and commission and thanking the hosts for their hospitality.
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Georgetown
Bryan
Dimmitt
The
Eagle
Denton
Haswell
W. H. Davis
Texas
Tyler Haswell
Wade brothers indicted for murder in Rosa Wade slaying
The grand jury in Hillsboro returned indictments charging murder against Lynn Wade and Robert Wade for the weekend killing of Rosa Wade, sister in law.
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Associated Press
Hillsboro
Lynn Wade
Robert Wade
Rosa Wade
Visitors in Bryan Arrive for Visit with Barron Family
Mr and Mrs J C R Sanders and family of Rice Texas are riding through the country by car and expected to reach Bryan Thursday for a visit with Mr and Mrs W Barron. Mr Sanders is a cousin of Mrs Barron.
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J. C. R. Sanders
Rice
Texas
Bryan
W. Barron
Sanders
Barron
Representative District Bill Upheld by Court
Texas Supreme Court today ruled the Representative Redistricting Bill constitutional. It found Swisher County omission did not void the act and affirmed the 120th district as intended. The 1922 election will use the new law expanding Texas to 150 representatives from 142.
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Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Associated Press
Austin
Texas Supreme Court
Swisher County
Texas
Chamber of Commerce Board Meetings in Bryan and Brazos County
The Bry an and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce board met Tuesday morning with President W. H. Cole presiding and S. E. Eberstadt at the desk. Attendees included Prof. R. O. Allen and Mayor Tyler Hasweil among others. Secretary Eberstadt reported securing the 1923 Texas League of Municipalities meeting in Waxahachie and both he and City Manager McAdams were thanked. An invitation to Allen Academy commencement exercises was accepted, and discussion covered key community questions. President Cole praised a Building and Loan Associations article from the Eagle for civic readers.
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Bryan and Brazos County
Chamber of Commerce
Allen Academy
W. H. Cole
Alumni Address Set for Sam Houston Normal Institute Banquet
W S Barron of Bryan is invited to deliver the alumni address at the annual Sam Houston Normal Institute banquet on June 2. He has accepted and will travel with Mrs Barron to Huntsville on Friday June 1 to attend the event at his alma mater.
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W.S. Barron
Bryan
Sam Houston Normal Institute
Barron
Chastun Recovers After Mumps Attack
J. H. Chastun is able to be up after an attack of mumps and is reported improving following illness at his home. Regular duties are expected to resume soon.
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J. H. Chastun
Dryness Now Causes Beauty Parlor Boom
Atlantic City reports a surge in beauty parlor business tied to prohibition. Mrs. Harry Newton Price of Washington, who runs two such shops, says men stay clear-eyed and women seek services, leading to long lines and many weary customers turned away daily.
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The
Eagle
Atlantic City
N. J
Harry Newton Price
Washington
Mrs. Price
Bodies recovered after Brazos River bridge collapse near Marlin
Marlin Texas May 24 the bodies of B J Briggs seven and William Harris negro drowned in the Brazos River bridge disaster near here a week ago have been recovered bringing total recovered to five Frank Milkowski remains missing
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Associated Press
Marlin
Texas
B. J. Briggs
William Harris
Brazos River
Here
Frank Milkowski
College visit by Col Wolf and Maj Crawford intrigues A&M marksmen
Colonel Paul A. Wolf of the regular army and Major Charles F. Crawford of the Texas National Guard visited the College yesterday to interest some expert riflemen of the A. and M. corps who recently gained fame by defeating the Ninth Infantry team at San Antonio. They traveled overland from Austin and returned last night.
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Col. Wolf
College College Station
Texas
Paul A. Wolf
Regular Army
Charles F. Crawford
Texas National Guard
A. & M. Corps
San Antonio
Austin
Cotton Market Finishes Higher On Futures Rally
The cotton market closed with futures 20 to 25 points up. Bryan market spots quoted at 19 cents middling basis.
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Bryan
Body of Briggs Recovered From Brazos River
The seven year old B. J. Briggs drowned in the Brazos river bridge collapse near Marlin. His body was recovered at the Allen farm in Brazos county after more than a week of searching. Authorities recount six bodies recovered and note several others seen downstream.
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Briggs
Brazos River
Allen Farm
B. J. Briggs
Marlin
Brazos County
Dr. Allen
Stalworth
Morley
Brazos
Frank Wegnoski
Louisiana
Koppe Bridge
Messers Thomas
Yeager
Straub
Messers J. E. Covey
R. M. Walker
Roy Hudspeth
M. M. Erskine
W. O. Sanders
Ben F. Briggs
E. H. Brooks
Alen Farm
McCulloch-Gordon Undertaking Company
Houston
Texas Central
Eagle
Bryan
Pravos
H. M. Knickerbocker
First Methodist
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A. & M. College
I New College
Beaumont
Governor Wood
Tyhoon
Gov. Neff
Smith
Georgetown City Council
Wades
Chamber Commerce Board
MR. Barron
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