Republican Majority Increases As Late Returns Tabulate
The Associated Press reports that as ballots are tallied, the Republican majority in Congress grows. Montana and Nevada shift to Coolidge Dawes, boosting the electoral tally to 874 or 108 above the needed total. Davis Bryan hold 136 with New Mexico still undecided. LaFollette nears 13 with Wisconsin pending North Dakota results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Congress
Montana
Nevada
Coolidge
Dawes
LaFollette
Davis
Bryan
New Mexico
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Bradley Hogue Editor Is Dead in Dallas Times-Herald
Bradley Hogue longtime editor of the Dallas Times-Herald for fifteen years has died. Funeral arrangements were not immediately available.
Former tennis champion Bradley Hogue dies at 44
Bradley Hogue editor of the Dallas Times Herald dies in Dallas after cancer operation. A former Southwestern tennis champion, he was 44 and had served with the paper for fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Bradley Hogue
Dallas Times-Herald
Hogue
Southwestern
Dokey Train From Houston To Bryan On Armistice Day
The Dokey special train from Houston to Bryan opened to the public yesterday. The round trip costs 5.35 dollars. The train departs Houston at 9 a.m. and returns before 1 a.m. per Dokey secretary C. F. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dokey
Houston
Bryan
C. F. Brown
George Long Promotes Black Land Special Train Exhibit
George A. Long, from this city, is in Corpus Christi arranging an exhibit of agricultural products to be shown as the Black Land Special Train. He plans a November 9 departure to tour north and west Texas with stops at Paris, Sherman, Greenville, and other cities along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Long
Corpus Christi
George A. Long
Mr. Long
Texas
Paris
Sherman
Greenville
Eberstadt to Speak at Cuero Rally Day November 21
Cuero Chamber of Commerce plans a rally day on November 21 with S. E. Eberstadt secretary of the Bryan chamber as principal speaker. He will also address Cuero women’s clubs in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sec
Eberstadt
Cuero
Cuero Chamber of Commerce
S. E. Eberstadt
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Woman governor of Wyoming congratulates Miriam Ferguson
Mrs. Nellie T. Ross widow of former Governor William B. Ross and new Democratic governor of Wyoming sent a congratulatory message to Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson for her Texas gubernatorial bid. Ross wished Ferguson success in her administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Miriam Ferguson
Associated Press
Cheyenne
Wyo
Nellie T. Ross
William B. Ross
Cheyenne Tribune-Leader
Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Ross
Wortham Dies in Houston at Age 62
P. S. Park was telegrammed that John L. Wortham died early today in Houston from pneumonia. A former railroad commissioner and penitentiary financial agent, Wortham, about 62, had resided at the Rice Hotel. Funeral services planned for Thursday afternoon in Houston with Mr. Park attending. the two were longtime friends since 1876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. S. Park
W. E. Meador
Houston
John L. Wortham
Mr. Wortham
State Penitentiary
Rice Hotel
Park
Mr. Park
Mexia
Limestone County
Marriages in Brazos County Registry This Week
The Brazos County Clerk records new marriages issued since last week. Couples listed include Jesus DeLara with Juanita Espino, Paul Liece with Pauline Prior, Jettie Parks with Ruby Brown, William Evans with Laura Winston, Frank J. Koeman with Mary A. Regmund, Esponidian Vallio with Thursia Gimenes, Will Obrigge with Mabel Lawson, Willis Johnson with Alma Godine, Clifford Chambers with Annie Mae Bookman, Charlie Walton with Mary Wendy, and A. F. Buford with Juanita Pruett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McSwain
Jesus DeLara
Juanita Espino
Paul Liece
Pauline Prior
Jettie Parks
Ruby Brown
William Evans
Laura Winston
Frank J. Koeman
Mary A. Regmund
Esponidian Vallio
Thursia Gimenes
Will Obrigge
Mabel Lawson
Willis Johnson
Alma Godine
Clifford Chambers
Annie Mae
Watsons Celebrate Fifty-Fifth Anniversary in Bryan Visit
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Watson of Electric Alabama arrived in Bryan today to visit their daughter Mrs. C. L. Benson. They spent several months in Bryan about four years ago and are now celebrating their fifty fifth wedding anniversary with their daughter and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Watson
Electric
Alabama
Bryan
C. L. Benson
Mrs. Watson
Brazos County Sets Record for campaign Funds Raised
Lee J. Rountree sent the second installment of Brazos County campaign funds to the Texas Democratic National Campaign and finance department. The $56.50 remittance, combined with $136.75 previously sent, brings Brazos County total to $193.25, a new record. Mrs. Rountree thanks contributors for helping the Democratic party reach nearly four times the prior year’s totals. County Chairman Mrs. W. L. Clayton of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee J. Rountree
Texas
Democratic National Campaign
Department of Finance
Brazos
Davis-Bryan
Brazos County
Eagle
Senator Cabot Lodge Reported Seriously Ill Unconscious
Cambridge Miss November 6 Senator Cabot Lodge remains unconscious after a stroke of apoplexy and operation at Charleston Hospital. A noon bulletin says his condition is unchanged and he has been unconscious for about a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabot Lodge
Associated Press
Cambridge, Miss
Senator Cabot Lodge
Charleston Hospital
Senator Lodge
Senator Brookhart Wins By 645 Votes
Unofficial returns from all Iowa precincts show Senator Brookhart leading Democrat Daniel Steck by 645 votes. Brookhart tallies 446 506 to Steck 446 440 as boards recheck Tuesday’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Senator Brookhart
Daniel Steck
Brookhart
Steck
Rotary Meeting Highlights Christian Revival Program
Rotary club heard Rev. L Guy Ament introduce Rev. Al B. Nelson and A L Haley who entertained with a magician act and songs. W S Barron led the program and Madison Hall urged support for subscriptions and ad space in the high school weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline
Rotary
Gene Humbert
Jno. W. Black
W. S. Barron
L. Guy Ament
The
Christian Church
al B. Nelson
A. L. Haley
Rev. Nelson
Nelson
Haley
Evangelist Singer
Madison Hall
Bryan High
Caldwell High
Caldwell
Bryan
T. A. Adams
C. S. Beckwith
C. L. Benson
J. W. Black
Wilson Bradley
J. F. Casey
Gabe Carell
W. J. Coulter
W. B. Cline
Jess Conlee
W. C. Davis
E. B. Elliott
W. E. Farmer
E. J. Fermier
H. C. Fulgham
C. E. Griesser
G. P. Grout
C. W. Goolsbee
W. W. Griffin
F. L. Henderson
Pine Leads Walton With Big Senate Victory in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City November 6 The early returns show W B Pine Republican leading former Governor Jack C Walton for the United States Senate by about 125 000 with the vote 288 264 to 163 699. Pine holds a strong lead as results come in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
W. B. Pine
Jack C. Walton
United States
Pine
Walton
Mrs Ferguson Leads Butte In Tally Clash
Mrs Ferguson led Butte with a 40,000 vote margin when tabulation was halted, leaving the final results unclear and prompting questions about the counting process.
Ferguson Leads Texas Governor Race as Bid Denied
Nov. 6 report says Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson led George C. Butte by over 40,000 in Texas governor race. Butte campaign says fifteen counties reported uncounted ballots and plans to seek full returns and an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
George C. Butte
Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Publican
Eastland
Butte
Governor Neff sends congrats to Miriam Ferguson
Governor Pat M. Neff sent a message of congratulations to Mrs Miriam Ferguson on this day. The note underscores the cordial relations between state leadership and Governor Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Pat M. Neff
Mirriam A. Ferguson
Ku Klux Klan Hall Destroyed by Fire in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Ku Klux Klan Hall recently completed at about fifty thousand dollars was destroyed by fire this morning. The origin of the blaze is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KU Klux Klan
Associated Press
FT. Worth
Fort Worth
Bryan Gun Club Open Shoots For Trophies On Armistice Day
As part of the Knights of Pythias Armistice Day celebration in Bryan on November 11, the Bryan Gun Club will hold an all day open tournament with 30 prizes displayed at N A Stewart Drug Store. Prizes include hams, hunting knife, shells, and other items. The grounds in Evans pasture on College road invite all to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Evan’s Pasture
College Road
Mrs Bernice Claytor Talks Home and Kitchen Improvement
Home economics specialist Mrs Bernice Claytor of A and M College Extension Service spoke on Home Improvement to Kur ten Girls and Women Home Demonstration Club. She was joined by Miss Laura Belle Roten county agent. Both meetings were very successful. Jordan T Lawler traveled to Fort Worth today on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Claytor
A. and M. College Extension Service Department
Kurten
Charley Godwin Dies From Accident Injuries
The city mourns Charley Godwin age 19, youngest son of Mrs. E L Godwin, after fatal injuries from the municipal power house accident. He was born November 9 1899 in Bryan Texas and lived here all his life. Survived by his mother brother James and three sisters Eula Miller M A Robertson and W M Smith. Funeral Friday at 10 am from the family home with Dr. John A Held of First Baptist Church officiating. Interment at Bryan cemetery. McCulloch Gordon, directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Godwin
E. L. Godwin
Bryan
Texas
James Godwin
Eula Miller
M. A. Robertson
W. M. Smith
North Bryan Street
John A. Held
First Baptist Church
Bryan Cemetery
McCulloch- Gordon
Cotton market eyes cooler weather and larger harvest
New Orleans reports expect rain and colder weather across the western cotton region. Private crop estimates range from 12.26 to 12.80 million bales with varying abandonment and picking rates. If ginnings stay heavy, government output may rise above 12.675 million. buyers anticipate trading gains on declines amid strong international prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. and
B. Beer
A. S. McCollum
Bryan
New Orleans
Texas
Oklahoma
Giles Bureau
Southern Cotton Company
Fossick Bureau
Memphis
Southwest
Armistice Day Celebration Emphasizes Peace in Bryan
The Knights of Pythias welcome all to Bryan for Armistice Day on November 11. The message centers on universal peace, unity among separate groups, and a spirit of friendship and benevolence. Committee members J. T. Maloney and others urge harmony and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders Field
Bethlehem
Knights of Pythias
Bryan
J. T. Maloney
MO. M. Caldwell
Geo. E. Hadley
MO. A. Held
M. E. Wallace
Bryan Fire Department Team Wins Third at Cotton Palace Meet
The Bryan volunteer firemen returned from Waco after entering the Cotton Palace Firemen’s Racing Contest. They placed third in the motor apparatus division, earning 100 dollars for the department, a first state tournament for Bryan. The squad, led by Captain A. K. Brown, included Chief C. E. Jenkins and seven others, overcoming injuries and muddy fields to earn city pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Fire Department
Cotton Palace Meet
Fort Worth
Hillsboro
McAdams
Waco
Cotton Palace
Bryan
Fire Department
Brownwood
Cameron
Sweetwater
Belton
Taylor
Stephenville
E. E. McAdams
C. E. Jenkins
A. K. Brown
C. A. Hamilton
H. J. Burger
Sam Noto
J. J. Stasny
W. A. Seibert
C. C. Maigne
Bryan Woman's Club Meeting Held with Notable Speakers
The Bryan Woman's Club met at Carnegie Library in the afternoon with good attendance. Mrs. W. N. Shell resigned. Mrs. Webb Howell was elected alternate for the State Federation meeting in Amarillo. Activities included readings on La fitte legends, pirate lore, filibuster era in Texas, and several vocal numbers by Mrs. Thornton and Mrs. Hensel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Woman’s Club
Carnegie Library Club
W. N. Shell
Webb Howell
State Federation of the Woman’s Clubs
Amarillo
House
B. A. Sims
C. A. Searcy
Galveston Island
John E. Astin
Jean Lafitte
M. K. Thornton
College
F. Hensel
Cave
Magill
Walt
San Bernard
M. Francis
Dr F D Bittle Of Bryan Ill In Texarkana
Dr F D Bittle a longtime Bryan dentist suffered a convulsion while treating a patient in Texarkana and fractured his shoulder. He was taken to a hospital where he regained consciousness an hour later and his condition was described as serious possibly a light stroke. relatives in Bryan Brazos county await further word as the family plans to travel if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
F. D. Bittle
Brazos County
Cold Weather Forecast For Next Twenty Four Hours
The Weather Bureau predicts freezing temperatures within the next twenty four hours across the region. Residents are advised to take precautions for protection of livestock crops and plumbing.
Freezing Weather Predicted for Texas Panhandle
A Weather Bureau forecast says a low pressure system over New Mexico and snow in Colorado Utah and Western Canada will push colder air into Texas Panhandle within 24 hours with cooler weather statewide. High pressure over the Atlantic states accompanies the shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
New Mexico
Colorado
Utah
Canada
Atlantic States
Texas
Panhandle
Mrs. Mary Wyse Recovers After Hip Injury
Mrs Mary Wyse wife of the late Charley Wyse and longtime Bryan resident now lives in Houston with her daughter Mrs R W Mulford. After a hip fracture months ago she spent time in a hospital and is now home able to be wheeled in a chair and improving. At 80 she remains lively and engaged with city and state affairs as sister to John M Caldwell and Mrs Payne. Caldwell recently visited from Montrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wyse
Charley Wyse
Bryan
Wyse
Houston
R. W. Mulford
Lucile Wyse
Mrs. Wyse
John M. Caldwell
Payne
Caldwell
Stocker Hogs Sold In Brazos And Grimes Counties
Sales of live stocker hogs by M. J. Fremont in Brazos and Grimes counties total 12800 dollars. Hogs shipped from Lampasas San Saba and Llano were sold to farmers for later market profit. It is predicted they will return to market around 9 cents and eight and a half cents for acorn grazing. The drought hampers soil preparation for planting shrubs including rose beds planned for home yards with November as the planting month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Fremont
Brazos
Grimes
Lampasas
San Saba
Llano
Community Visitors From Wixon And Kurten
J. H. White Sr. of Wixon joined visitors in Bryan today. Rev. and Mrs. C. B. Thompson and Mrs. Lawless of Kurten returned from the State Free Baptist church conference held last week in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. White, Sr
Wixon
Bryan
C. B. Thompson
Lawless
Kurten
State Free Baptist Church
Comanche
Mrs Franks Returns From Six Weeks Visit
Mrs. R. C. Franks has returned from a six weeks visit to her mother in Prescott Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Franks
Prescott
Arkansas
Cotton Market Slips on Futures Decline
Cotton futures closed down 30 to 85 points amid selling pressure. Local spot grades quoted around 21.25 cents per pound, middling basis, with traders noting thin activity and spot prices easing.
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G. O. P. Banks- LaFollette
South Dakota
Editoris Dead
Mrs. Ferguson Leading Butte
Neff
Bryan Gun Club
Jordan T. Lawler
Judean
Marne
Rhine
Bryan Woman’s Club Meeting
DR. Bittle
Weather Bureau
Tweny
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