Texas Governor weighs special session amid legislative doubt
Austin Texas October 30 Governor Col quitt still eyes possible special session for the Thirty-fourth Legislature should an emergency arise while the Attorney General’s view that qualifications delay until January remains. He consults with the AG and follows developments, as Representatives Humphrey and Fuller pursue a public vote on cotton acreage reduction at the upcoming election.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Humphrey and
Fuller
Cottonseed Meal Offers Boost for Beef Cattle Feeders
The department cites lower cottonseed meal and hull prices due to a large U S crop and reduced exports. With meal around 22 to 24 dollars per ton, feeders can cut costs while boosting gains. one pound of cottonseed meal can replace two pounds of corn, yielding significant savings and profits.
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Europe
Denmark
South
United States
Corn Belt
Indiana
Bureau of Animal Industry
Reserve Bank names officers in Dallas posting
Unofficial word says J. W. Hoopes cashier of the First National Bank of Galveston will become cashier of the regional reserve bank in Dallas. R. L. Van Zandt of Fort Worth is named vice manager.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
J. W. Hoopes
First National Bank of
Galveston
R. L. van Zandt
Fort Worth
Brazos County Farmers Urge Bond to Save Next Year
Editor Eagle argues a $400000 road bond will cash‑basis Brazos County farmers for next year. European war has sunk cotton prices, risking merchant bankruptcies, with bond funds to cover $400000 supplies and reduce annual interest. The piece urges immediate action and diversified crops to weather pending markets.
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Eagle
United States
Texas
Brazos County
Bond Issue Urged to Improve Brazos County Roads
Monroe Edge argues that Brazos County should issue bonds to finance road improvements, predicting $400,000 debt next year and a shift from poor sandy roads to good ones. He claims allied counties would imitate, leading to cash sales and prosperity across South Central Texas. Kurten, Tex. October 28, 1914.
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Brazos County
Grimes
Madison
Leon
3Urleson
Texas
Monroe Edge
Calvert Christmas trees set aside for European relief
Calvert Texas churches skip local Christmas trees and gifts this year to donate funds for European children’s gifts. The Calvert Civic League, led by Mesdames Field McGuirk and Frazer, expects to raise several hundred dollars to be sent to Judd Mortimer Lewis for purchases on the Houston Post Christmas ship departing November 10.
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Calvert
Tex
Europe
Calvert Civic League
Mesdames Harry Field
E. J. McGuirk
Robert Frazer
Judd Mortimer Lewis
The
Houston Post
New York
Texas
Milam County Officers Indicted on Funds Misappropriation
Cameron Texas October 20 Milam County grand jury indicted County Treasurer James A Pate and District Clerk Sam Wilson for misappropriating county funds totaling 5600 and 7500 dollars Each was charged in three separate cases and immediately placed under arrest.
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Cameron
Tex
Milam County
Grand Jury
James A. Pate
Sam Wilson
England Doubles Sugar Exports From New York Port
New York October 30. The October 1 to 20 period shows sugar exports to England doubling from the port. England orders include army cloth gloves socks and undergarments. Greek mission C Vasardarkis and British War Office buying agents visit the city. Rubber boots shipments rise due to heavy European rains. Firearm factories in Connecticut push revolvers machine guns and ammunition.
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New York
Custom House
England
Germany
Austria
Denmark
France
British War Office
Frederick Stoddard
C. Vasardarkis
New England
Belgium
Russia
United Hosiery Company
Boston
Harvard
Connecticut
Man Faces Challenge of Understanding Himself
A reflection on the difficulty individuals have in comprehending their own thoughts and motives. The piece suggests self-awareness is often obscured and requires introspection.
Interurban Electrification Advances in Bryan and College
Electrification work on the Bryan and College Interurban progresses rapidly with two crews active. Poles are being set quickly as material including spools of cable has arrived and more supplies are expected daily.
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Bryan and College
Pastors Visit Allen Academy Inspires Students
Rev. Storey spoke on school athletics and how it builds character, inspiring Bryan students during chapel at Allen Academy. He urged steady faith and invited frequent visits. Rev. Glenn Flinn followed with a talk on The Fight Against Sin, stressing right living and courageous resistance.
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Storey
Allen Academy
Presbyterian Church
Academy
Bryan
Glenn Flinn
Flinn
Fine Potatoes from One Vine Grow Big in Brazos County
J S Byars near Independence school house brought eight vineless Dooley potatoes to the farm demonstration office yesterday. The total weight was twelve pounds. He says he has grown more of these potatoes than he will need, supporting the claim that proper attention can yield abundant crops in Brazos County.
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J. S. Byars
Independence School House
Mule Kicks Local Worker Fracturing Jaw
Nathan Wyatt of the E. H. Astin plantation in the Brazos bottom was kicked by a mule today, suffering a fractured jaw. He was brought to town for immediate medical care.
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Nathan Wyatt
E. H
New Feature at Hensarling Merc Co Buy Chickens Turkeys Eggs
Mr Farmer invited to bring in chickens turkeys and eggs with promises of top prices. The store announces a newly added large chicken yard in the rear and readiness to purchase more poultry.
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Mr. Farmer
Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Clerk’s Office
F. S. Williams wed Miss Micah Edwards. Monroe Cobb to Miss Minnie Stelzer. S. A. Butler and Mattie Lee. Vincenzo Ferrera and Vincenzo Fruggilina. Joe Cooks and Velina Whitfield.
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F. S. Williams
Micah Edwards
Monroe Cobb
Minnie Stel
Zer. S. A. Butler
Mattie Lee
Vincenzo Ferrera
Vincenzo Fruggilina
Joe Cooks
Velina Whitfield
Front Line Reports and Diplomatic Moves in War
Paris reports progress and fierce fighting along the Yser front with Belgian dike-cutting inflicting ground loss on Germans. British and French forces retake ground near La Basse and push back German counterattacks as the front shows no major broad action. London notes Berlin preparing to proclaim Belgian annexation while other fronts see Turkish and Russian tensions and naval moves.
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Associated Press
Paris
Yser
la Basse
German Retreat Saves Belgians on Yser Front
London dispatch reports a Belgian officer saying Belgians near the Yser were about to retreat as German forces attacked early last week. Belgian ammunition was exhausted, but the Germans suddenly pulled back instead. The reason for the German retreat remains unknown.
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Associated Press
London
the Times
Yser
Bulgaria May Join Allies Over Turkish War
London report cites Daily Mail Petrograd correspondent that Bulgarians may unite with the allies against Turkey if offered a reward Roumania is said to strongly favor fighting for Russia amid the conflict context.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Russia
London
A_ Daily Mail
Turkey
Roumania
German air raids kill women and child in France
London reports German planes dropped bombs on Bethune killing nineteen market women. The same day a plane two miles up over Dunkirk killed a woman and a child.
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London
Bethune
France
Dunkirk
Forest fire danger rises in East forests and drought
The notes survey drought driven fire risk in the East and Northwest National forests. It notes that Pennsylvania and New Jersey lead in wood used for tobacco pipes and wood types for printing plates. It reports Oregon and Massachusetts governors suspending hunting due to fire danger and mentions Fitchburg Massachusetts hiring a city forester.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Oregon
Massachusetts
Fitchburg
Mass
Fighting Ground May Spread To New Fronts
London Oct 20 The war may widen with Turkey joining the fight touching Italy Egypt Persia Arabia and India and possibly drawing in the Japanese fleet Diplomats say Goeben and Breslau may have opened fire independent of Turkey’s government order.
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London
Turkey
Italy
Egypt
Persia
Arabia
India
Goeben
Breslau
Hungary Rumors of Peace Amid War Turmoil
London reports Russia ordered the withdrawal of its consuls, a move seen as effectively declaring war on Turkey. Concurrent rumors suggest Hungary seeks peace as the conflict persists.
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Hungary
Associated Press
London
Russia
Turkey
No word received from Russian battlefields
London reports no communication from the Russian battlefronts since yesterday, leaving observers awaiting updates on frontline events and casualties.
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Associated Press
London
Significant Cotton Deal In City Sells 750 Bales
E. H. P. Baine of Bushby Brothers Houston bought 750 bales of cotton at per pound from H. H. Astin. This marked one of the season s largest deals and more than 1 100 bales were reportedly sold in Bryan yesterday.
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E. H. P. Baine
Bushby Brothers
Houston
H. Astin
Bryan
A Gentleman Always Agrees with You, But a Crank Never Does
A quip notes the difference between a cooperative gentleman and a stubborn crank in social discourse. The line plays on contrasting attitudes toward agreement and disagreement.
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Kurten, Tex
Judd Lewis
Hensarling Merc. Co
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Black Sea
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Constantinople
Entente
Washington
Prince of Battenberg
Bulgaria
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