Italian Arrested on Burglary Charge
M Bonneville reported goods disturbed but not missing except a coat for a cadet at A and M college. City Marshal Conlee traced a stash to a negro house. Italian suspect Tony Detroy was arrested in Houston and brought back. Bonneville identified items, while Detroy claimed to have bought them. Entry method remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bonnéville
A. and
M. College
Conlee
Calvert
Nunn
Houston
Tony Detroy
Bonneville
Mexican Attack on Section Foreman Prompts Rescue
J J Jenkins section foreman of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad was attacked at his house by fifteen Mexicans armed with knives and improvised weapons. He escaped to the nearby station where he found a gun and was aided by Cadets Haines and Starnes and A and M students. They kept the assailants at bay until Deputy Sheriff Boyett arrived and settled the disturbance. The leaders had just arrived from Mexico and none spoke English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Jenkins
Houston & Texas Central Railroad
Jenkins
Houston & Texas Central
P. G. Haines
J. L. Starnes
M. College
Haines
Boyett
Mexico
Harvey Man on Alabama Stationed in Atlantic
Private John D. Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jones of Harvey, serves aboard the battleship Alabama somewhere in the Atlantic. He joined the navy in January and has been stationed at Norfolk, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Jones
J. D. Jones
Harvey
Alabama
Atlantic
Jones
Navy
Norfolk
Virginia
Brazos Peanut Acreage Increased
An editor notes Brazos county peanut acreage is rising and could boost revenue on sandy soils. Advice from Extension Farm News stresses weed control with drag harrow before peanuts emerge, delaying cultivation after pegging, and careful soil mulching to conserve moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Benson
Brazos County
Almanac
Gatren
Extension Service Farm News
Marconi Claims Many Anti-Sub Schemes Revealed
In New York on May 24 the Italian mission reports that William Marconi has brought devices from the Italian admiralty that supposedly solved submarine problems, noting thirteen U boats were sunk in three weeks. The inventions will be discussed with American naval experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Marconi
Modified Espionage Bills in Congress
Associated Press reports conferees have drawn a modified censorship section. It confines prohibited publications to military information and allows a jury to decide if published material is useful to the enemy with administration backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Cut This Out For Foley Pocket Remedy Offer
Readers urged to cut the slip and mail five cents to Foley & Co for a trial pack including Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets offered by M. H. James in Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
M. If. James
T. Neurener
Eau Claire
Wis
Consolidation Talk for Two Rural School Districts
Patrons of Shiloh and Rock Prairie districts discuss uniting to form a new district with a high school. A recent meeting at Shiloh House noted Rock Prairie favoring consolidation. plan moves Shiloh facilities to a central location, reduces district areas, and adds high school grades.
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Shiloh
Rock Prairie
Torpid liver symptoms claimed cured by Herbgine
An advertisement describes dizziness vertigo sallow complexion and flatulence as liver symptoms. It promotes Herbgine as a powerful liver stimulant and claims a dose or two will remove bilious symptoms. Price 50c. Sold by M. H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. James
Submarine Defense Claim From Hudson Maxim
Hudson Maxim announced a device claimed to shield ships from submarine torpedoes. He said it encircles the hull from bow to stern and would nullify close range hits, with demonstrations to be conducted by the government within months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hudson Maxim
Brooklyn
Boy receives 40 year sentence for patricide
In Georgetown Texas on May 26 the jury after 26 hours found Jesse Calvin McLaren guilty of murdering his father Frank R McLaren a wealthy Taylor citizen on November 8 1916. McLaren 16 at the time was sentenced to 40 years. The case involved a gun barrel and a burning car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Texas
Jesse Calvin McLaren
Frank R. McLaren
Taylor
Harry McBride
McLaren
McBride
Old Negro Drowns While Fishing Near Brazos Junction
Charlie Williams, an elderly Black man living near Brazos Junction, drowned while fishing yesterday. A deputy sheriff was summoned after Williams went missing and was found by bystanders when rescuers pulled on his fishing line. the hook was deeply imbedded, and Williams was frail and alone at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Williams
Brazos Junction
John Degalia
Morehead
Williams
Negro Pupils Exhibit Work and Sing at Local School
At the negro school under acting principal A F Kemp, about 150 pupils showcased canned vegetables, art, and geometric work from the session. A recital of plantation era songs pleased white invitees and evoked nostalgic memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Kemp
Alhough
Ballard's Snow Liniment Aids Wounds Healing Fast
Barbed wire cuts and harness galls heal quickly when Ballard's Snow Liniment is applied. It provides healing and antiseptic action. Sold by M. H. James at prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
M. H. James
Automobile Register Entries for Bryan Residents
The register lists 572 J Gelber Bryan Hudson 578 Simeon Cooper Bryan Dodge 574 W A Locke Bryan Ford 575 Dr M E Weaver Bryan Dodge detailing vehicle owners and plates in Bryan.
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J. Gelber
Bryan
Hudson
Simeon Cooper
Dodge
W., A. Locke
Ford
M. E. Weaver
District Court Suits Filed For Damages And Divorce
Co. D. Sanders sues L. Stephens for damages in a personal injury case. Armitta King seeks a divorce from Bennie King in district court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. D. Sanders
L. Stephens
Armitta King
Bennie King
Purifying Liver Tonic Sold By M. H. James
Sallow complexion from tor pid liver described. Herb ine purifies and strengthens liver and bowels restoring rosy health to the cheek. Price 50c. Sold by M. H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. James
Andale Tornado Kills At Least 15 In Kansas
Wichita reports a tornado hit Andale Kansas 15 miles northwest killing at least 15 and injuring many as rescuers search debris. Across Kansas a path half a mile wide between Peabody and Florence and a tornado near Newton Sedgwick threatens further casualties with reports of deaths.
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Wichita
Kan
Andale
Kansas
Topeka
Peabody
Florence
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Newton
Sedgwick
Borozenes Promised as Ideal Antiseptic for Wounds
Surgeons urge prompt antiseptic treatment for cuts burns and bruises. Boro zene marketed as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for people and animals. Available in 25c 6% 1.00 and 1.50 prices. Sold by M. H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. James
Biggest Bryan bale of cotton sold for 160 dollars
H A Burger bought the season’s largest Bryan bale weighing 800 pounds from Jim Woodyard at twenty cents a pound. The remark notes most cotton is out of the county with about 150 bales left, 130 of which are unsold, and mentions Bohemian farmers may still hold cotton awaiting better prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Burger
Bryan
Jim Woodyard
A and M Faculty Form National Defense Committee
The Texas A and M faculty appointed eight officials to serve on a research committee and an organization for national defense, marking the final step in the institution's defense preparation program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas A. and M. College
College adopts defense and research committee plan
At a April 26 meeting faculty approved resolutions to form a national defense committee. The president will appoint representatives from the faculty, agricultural experiment station, engineering station and extension service to coordinate policy and activities and to act as a research committee on defense related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Defense
Agricultural Experiment Station
Engineering Station
Extension Service
Ballard's Snow Liniment Praised For Quick Healing
In medicine there is no remedy that repairs flesh damage quicker than Ballard's Snow Liniment. It heals cuts wounds sprains burns scalds and rheumatism with extraordinary penetrating power. Prices 50 cents and one dollar per bottle. Sold by H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
H. James
Farm For Sale In California Free Particulars
Wanted to hear good farm for sale in California. Free particulars from D F Bush Olis Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Ca
D. F. Bush
Olis
Minn
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Parker-Astin Hdwe. Co
NEW DE Laval
de Laval
Gines
Brazos
Marconi
Automobile Register
District Court
Smith Yard
Smith
Smith Farm
Maxwell
Dodge Bros
Buick
Chevrolet
Overland
D. D. White
Bryan, Texas
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