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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1920
Page
5
New York reports Warren G. Harding leads James M. Cox in the electoral college with about 329 votes to 129 as results hint at a historic Republican sweep. Cox concedes in Dayton. White concedes for the Democrats. Debs receives returns from the Atlanta penitentiary.
A Bryan and Brazos county Chamber of Commerce meeting appointed a committee to arrange farm labor for 1920 21 in Brazos and adjoining counties. The panel includes E J Fountain Jno M Lawrence and E H Astin with secretary S F Eberstadt to publicize the plan through the Bryan Daily and Weekly Eagle. Farmers seeking labor should notify Eberstadt for action.
A Supreme Court boundary commission reports the line between Arkansas and Mississippi after river channel shifts near Friarpoint Mississippi. The river's shifts moved lands into Phillips County Arkansas, prompting a curved boundary along the historic navigable channel before divergence. John German of Wellborn traveled to Bryan after a Dallas business trip.
Chicago leaders of the Master Barbers Association set a haircut price at 1 and a shave at 25c to take effect January 1. They cite rising laundering costs and tonic prices, despite a general price drop. They urge public education against tipping to ease the burden.
I R Dickerson was a business visitor in Bryan today. L M Thompson a well known apiarist of Millican was in Bryan yesterday and reports business good.
From 265 towns in Texas the election results show Democrats leading for presidential electors 75,870 to Republicans 16,624 with smaller lines for black and tan Republican 4,140 American party 4,770 and socialist 774. Governor race favors Neff 66,236 to Culbertson 13,213. Constitutional amendments pass rates vary with city tax, school tax, and compensation outcomes.
Indianapolis November 4. Attorney General Palmer to be investigated in connection with the case against 125 coal mine operators and miners when the trial opens November 8 in federal court. Dan Sims, special assistant, may be called to explain his alleged proposal regarding Palmer tied evidence. Palmer absent from Washington with Justice officials not commenting.
St Louis Missouri November 4 1912 defeat of former Speaker Champ Clark shocks readers as Republicans stretch lead while Clark longtime Democratic stalwart and Wilson nomination contender accumulates votes in a widening national result.
The friends of J Allen Myers of Bryan in Houston have suggested him as a candidate for United States marshal under President Harding. The Eagle could not interview him but wishes him success. W W Harris was a business visitor in Houston yesterday, and Mescames R O Allen with Robert Armstrong left yesterday for a visit there.
Marion Ohio November 4 Tonight Marion will celebrate Senator Harding's election to the presidency. Several thousand from other cities are expected to join in the occasion. It will feature noise red fire and special features to give Harding's front porch and lawn a final baptism of campaign glory.
The Daily Eagle announces increasing coverage of Brazos county items and A. and M. College news, pledging to serve Bryan with fuller local reporting. Readers are urged to send news early for afternoon publication. phone 36.
Co. M. Risinger of Harvey was a business visitor here Wednesday. J. R. Eden of Harvey was here today on business.
District Judge A M Blackman calls a special grand jury session in Groesbeck to probe the Mexia killing of S A Box. Box died after being shot in a restaurant. an exchange of gunfire with deputy E L Carter left Henry Spillers wounded and later captured by Sheriff Lopez and a posse.
Constantinople November 4 Turkish records claim Zora Mehmed born 1774 in Bitlis Turkish Armenia is the world’s oldest man. At 146 he works as a hamal at the naval base and is ill with indigestion blamed on false teeth. He cites a long life with strong heart and eyes and a son 90 and daughter 50.
The Hague news notes marriage costs vary by day. Monday is society day at city hall with individual ceremonies costing four cents per person. Saturdays offer five guilders or nothing, depending on whether couples wed separately or in groups of twenty. In group nuptials the clerk recites the formula in five minutes as couples answer yes and sign the book.
Pat Patterson’s automobile burned and was destroyed on the road to College near the Country Club Thursday afternoon. The same car had caught fire in Bryan recently and was believed repaired. Valued at 450 dollars and insured for 300 dollars. W. E. Graham of Rock Prairie was in Bryan today.
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