Continental Auto Relay Ends in Galveston
The automobile relay from Winnipeg to Galveston concluded in Galveston at 12 32 today after 73 hours on the road. The cross country message aimed to promote the Meridian to the Gulf Highway with carriers spanning counties from Texas to Oklahoma and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Brazos County
Canada
McLellan Falls Counine
Percy Willis
Waco
Chas. B. Monday
Marlin
Falls
Robertson Counties
O. 8. Johnson
Grimes County
F. W. Wyman
Navasota
Johnson
Frenchy” Falcon
Wyman
Homer
Matthew
Houston
Harris County
Chas. J. Allen
Pocakett
Oklahoma
Lawton
Fach
Razor
Grimes
Nson
Wayman
Two Ships Sink After Irish Channel Collision
In a fierce gale the combined steamers Connemara and Retriever collided in the Irish Channel near Greenore and Holyhead. Both vessels sank with about one hundred lives feared dead. initial reports cited up to 300 potential fatalities, with few bodies washing ashore. American presence was unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
London
Twnden & Northwestern Railway
Connemara
Greenore
Ireland
Holyhead
Wales
Retriever
Mare Henri Says He Is Well and Ready for Action
The Macon Telegraph notes Mare Henri declares good health and readiness after a period of recovery. The piece hints at a return to racing activity and Roo’s planned involvement in upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri
Macon
Allen Academy Defeats Dummies In Hard-Fought Row
Allen Academy beat the Deaf and Dumb Institute team 12 to 0 on Allen Academy’s field. Captain DeLafosse starred as Allen’s lineup featured several injuries and filled positions.
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Deaf and Dumb Institute
Austin
Allen Academy
Alen Academy
Hudson
Artin
DeLafosse
Allen
Ogre
Delhite
Bert Lambkin
Shackleton Aims for Antarctic Rescue Expedition Start
Sir Ernest Shackleton arrived in New Orleans aboard the Parismina from Pan ama and planned a relief voyage from San Francisco to Wellington New Zealand to rescue ten Shackleton party members left with scant provisions on the Antarctic coast. He then would return to England and enter the war after the mission.
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New Orleans
Sir Ernest Shackleton
United Fruit
Panama
San Francisco
Shacklegon
Antarctic
Francisco
Wellington
N. Z
Dunedin
Sir Ernest
England
Submarine U-8 May Act as Convoy
New London Conn Nov 4 The German armored submarine U 57 sister ship of the U 53 which sank five vessels off the New England coast is expected to act as a convoy for the undersea freighter Deutschland on her return trip to Germany. Captain Koenig said he would likely make his homeward dash within ten days and denied plans to pass through the Cape Cod canal saying nothing to be gained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
New England
Germany
Koenig
Cape Cod Canal
Giant Porto Rico Sweet Potato Spoils The Eagle Office
A 26 pound Porto Rico sweet potato grown in Bryan by Aunt Lou Green was displayed at The Eagle office. The potato drew hundreds of onlookers and sparked bets that Blackshear will verify its weight. editors promise expenses if it weighs less.
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Porto Rico
Bryan
Lou Green
Primus Hol
Blackshear
Eagle
Farm Roundup Notes Local Harvests and Visits
Cotton is nearly exhausted with a light top crop remaining in fields. Nearly all corn harvested with good yields reported. Sweet potatoes stored for better prices. Some farmers show fine potato patches. Mrs C L Buckhaults visiting parents at Benchley. Wixon school progressing with Edna Harris. Bryan visitors include J H White Sr and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ball
Tabor
Wixon School
Edna Harris
Cattle Brings 65 Per Head in Goliad Sale Record
Dr R R LeMaster sold 19 head of cattle to Will O Connor for 1320 dollars at 65 per head. Part of stock raised on the farm. November 13 set for start of compulsory attendance term by trustees of Goliad independent school district. Bryan High School defeats Caldwell 27 to 0 on Caldwell Field. Bryan squad dominates the game with clear superiority.
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Goliad
Texas
R. R. LeMaster
Will O’connor
Bryan
Caldwell
Caldwell Groun
Chronicle Snippet Reflects On Strutting And Remarks
A brief fragment notes someone paused to reflect on presence and words, with skeptical tone about boasting and attention. The text hints at commentary on behavior and public perception without a clear event or names.
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Gauss Continent Auto
Lawrence & Co
Chicago
E. J
Gollide
Equitable Farm
T. J. Cole, Pres’t
Southwestern Life Bidg
Dallas, Texas
Dummies
Peebles
Rofall Pena Ee Ee Ey Right Guard
Hanus
Marshall
Sellers
Herrin
Newman
Radford
Dodgins
Osa
Dewit Loften
Alfred Hofner
Alan Williams
Eee Eeenne
Eugene Pratt
Orackelton
Antarctic Explorer
Carload
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
Wixon News
C. L. Buckhauks
Mrs. Haygood
Benchley
J. H. White, Jr
Vis
J. H. White
J. M. Moore
W. A. King
E J. Beard
Cleave Buckhaults
Bryan High School
E. F. Parks & CO
Bryan, Texas
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