Three Men Die When High Voltage Wire Falls on Sidewalk
Conroe Texas November 2. Three men J R Beakley merchant Trav is Rye of Taylor and W R Rye of Milvid were killed instantly when a heavy voltage line fell across the sidewalk after contacting a telephone line near Delta Land and Timber Co plant. Leslie Harris was severely burned. It is believed Beakley stepped into the fallen wire and the others tried to free him.
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Associated Press
Conroe
J. R. Beakley
Travis Rye
Taylor
W. R. Rye
Milvid
Leslie Harris
Delta Land and Timber Company
Beakley
Funeral Held for Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
Representatives from across the nation and state gathered in Cambridge for the funeral of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge the 31 year Senate veteran and key national figure. An early Washington train delivered large delegations to Boston to mourn with the executive and legislative branches. Secretaries Hughes and Weeks traveled to represent the cabinet among the arrivals.
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Associated Press
Cambridge
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senate
Washington
Boston
Hughes
Weeks
Cotton Letter Notes April Market Irregular, Profit Realization
New Orleans reports a mixed market as traders seek profits after election effects. Washington weather crop review notes favorable picking and ginning with record sales in New York for cotton goods. English mills raise working hours. spindles up and unemployment down signal improving trade. March contracts favored on dips.
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H. and
B. Beer
A. S. McCollum
Bryan
New Orleans
Texas
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Atlantic
New York
Police Sergeant Shot by Prisoner Gang in Nashville
Nashville November 12 A B Wood police sergeant was shot to death while guiding three of four men he had arrested on auto theft charges toward the police headquarters. The assailants escaped after the shooting.
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Associated Press
Nashville
A. B. Wood
Aggie Fish Edge Allen Cadets In Armistice Day Game
The Aggie Freshmen defeated Allen Academy 36 to 14 at Allen Field during Armistice Day celebrations in Bryan. Sykes opened with an 80 yard sprint, Burgess returned a 90 yard fumble, and Allen scored a late TD on a drop kick. Aggies showcased heavier line and sharper execution throughout the game.
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Allen Academy
Allen Field
Bryan
Allen
Aggie Fish
Aggies
Aggie
Meiers
Sykes
Fish
Burgess
A. Allen
Modessett
Croke
Pony Allen
Highway Commission Meeting Postponed
The next meeting of the State Highway Commission will be held on Monday, November 24, instead of November 17, announced chairman Hon. R. M. Hubbard.
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State Highway Commission
R. M. Hubbard
Mrs Lula Packard Returns to Bryan After Austin Visit
Mrs. Lula Packard of New York, who spent several days in Austin visiting relatives, returned to Bryan to resume her stay with her sister Mrs. T. K. Lawrence.
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Lula Packard
New York
Austin
Bryan
T. K. Lawrence
Cotton Market Futures Edge Higher on Spot Jolt
Cotton futures closed five points up as local spot prices hovered around 23.25 cents per pound with middling grade around 3.00 dollars per hundredweight.
Ten Victims of Cider Poisoning Confirmed Dead
James Collins of New York died today, raising the Bedford cider poisoning toll at the Elks National Home to ten. Investigators continue to trace the contaminated batch and urge caution for residents nearby.
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Associated Press
Lynchburg
James Collins
New York
Elks National Home
Bedford
Brazos County Health Committee Set for 1924 Meeting
The Brazos County Health Committee will meet Friday at 3 p m in the court house, office of the county health nurse, to elect officers for the new year and conduct other business. The 1924 committee list includes Mrs J H Todd Mrs A K Brown Mrs Tyler Haswell Mrs J T Hanway Mrs S C Williams and several others from Bryan College Station and surrounding areas. Mr and Mrs Bertie Hatcher and daughter Miss Mary Jane of Mexia were holiday guests of W P Moore, joined by Misses Alice Smith and Armelia Hatcher.
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Brazos County
Tyler Haswell
J. T. Hanway
S. C. Williams
J. L. Brock
Albert Buchanan
H. B. McDowell
Bryan
A H. Lehdigh
College Station
P. S. Mangum
Edge
J. F. Hurff
Kurten
J. Walter Smith
Millican
Bertie Hatcher
Mary Jane
Mexia
W. P. Moore
Alice Smith
Armelia Hatcher
Hope Wavers as Patient Rests Five Hours
A patient has slept about five hours while doctors express cautious optimism for recovery. Family updates note initial improvement but emphasize that prognosis remains uncertain and ongoing monitoring continues.
Mrs Warren G Harding’s Condition Improves Slightly
Marion Ohio November 12 Mrs Warren G Harding shown slight improvement sleeping five hours last night according to bulletin by Dr Carl Sawyer. Dr W H Lawrence has gone to Dallas for the Dental Convention and will return Sunday. Armistice Day visitors include Mr and Mrs Walter Armstrong of Tabor and Mr and Mrs J H Richards of Rosebud in Bryan yesterday.
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Associated Presse
Marion
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Carl Sawyer
W. H. Lawrence
Dallas
Walter Armstrong
Tabor
J. H. Richards
Rosebud
Bryan
Ferguson Leads Texas Governor Race With Big Margin
Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson Democrat held a 107 817 vote lead over Dr. George C. Butte Republican as 223 of 252 Texas counties reported in the November 4 governor’s race. Totals so far Ferguson 398 284 Butte 290 467. Dr A Benbow attends the American Dental Association convention in Dallas. Mrs S A Zimmerman and daughter Mrs S W Edge and husband arrived in Bryan for Armistice Day and a 10 day visit with Mrs Zimmerman’s daughter Mrs Emma Griffith and children. Edges moving to Paris Texas where he has a missionary pastorate.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Miriam A. Ferguson
George C. Butte
Texas
Ferguson
Butte
S. A. Zimmerman
S. W. Edge
Bryan
Colleges Must Graduate Trained Democracy Not Snobbery
Gov Pat M Neff spoke at the Texas Technological College corner stone ceremony in Lubbock arguing a college must combine public service with scholarship and character with culture. He warned that a nation cannot rise with learning from other sources alone and urged schools to influence civilization.
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Lubbock
Pat M. Neff
Texas Technological College
End of Rum Running Seen in Treasury Review
Washington November 12. Treasury notes a predicted end to the rum row in a review of Coast Guard operations in October. Seizures rose sharply including seven foreign vessels acting as supply ships, aided by Coast Guard improvements funded by Congress and treaty ratifications easing seizure restrictions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Coast Guard
Coast Guards
Congress
Bryan High football team loses to Conroe 10 to 7 in Conroe
The Bryan High School football team and supporters traveled to Conroe to face the local squad. Conroe scored a second quarter touchdown and a kick after, then Cloud added a third quarter score as Bryan managed three first downs to Conroe's one. Bryan captain Richard Grant noted the long overland trip and tired legs as factors.
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Conroe
Cloud
Bunting
Bryan
Richard Grant
Bryan High
Julian Cobb
Trant Hunnicutt
Harry Williams
Bill Merka
Johnny Kenecny
Charley Reynolds
Dave Bunting
Clarer
Joe Lloyd
Maurice Snapp
Lawrence Griffin
Roy Driver
Dink Vance
Donald Cole
Sexton Orms
Horace Dansby
Stuart Cole
Madison Hall
T C. Nunn
College Station
R. B. Grant
J. D. Martin
S. C. Williams
G. C. Vaughn
Administration delays tax plan for short session
Washington reports no immediate push for tax legislation at the upcoming short Congress session. Secretary Mellon, after meeting with President Coolidge, says time is insufficient to tackle the issue amid other pressing matters.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Walter Mellon
Calvin Coolidge
Mellon
Change in Meeting Date for U D C November Session
Members of the L S Ross Chapter U D C are notified of a date change for the November meeting. The gathering moves from Friday November 14 to Friday November 21 at 3 pm at Mrs. W H Cole's home. Hosts include Mrs W B Cline Mrs Ralph Dunn and Mrs Robert Armstrong. Members should vote for a Bryan chapter page to attend the State U D C convention in Houston in December and mail ballots to Mrs Cole or Mrs Albert Buchanan.
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L. S. Ross
W. H. Cole
Cole
W. B. Cline
Ralph Dunn
Robert Armstrong
Bryan
Houston
Albert Buchanan
Welcome to Bryan Visitors Honored on Armistice Day
The Bryan Eagle extends a cordial welcome to thousands of visitors arriving in Bryan to mourn honored dead and celebrate liberty. Officials of the Knights of Pythias lodge join other organizations in inviting guests to return on future occasions.
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Knights of Pythiaa Lodge
Bryan
Armistice Day Sacred Concert In Bryan
Armistice Day events began Tuesday at eight with a Main Street band concert by Allen Academy brass band and continued with a 10 o'clock sacred concert by the Pastor's Association of Bryan. The program featured scripture readings, prayers, an address, and sacred music led by Professor Anton Ernst. local pastors and church representatives attended.
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Bryan
Knights of Pythias
Boy Scouts of
Main Street
Martin
J. Bryan Miller
Ross
Allen Academy
A. and M
Dokeys
Houston
Coburn’s Minstrels
Palace Theatre
Allen
Bryan Gun Club
Evans’ Pasture
America
Allen Band
W. N. Sholl
Jne A. Held
H. C. Willis
C. B. Thompson
A. and M. Band
I.G. N
Tyler Haswell
L. McInnis
Wilson Bradley
E. J. Jen
Allen Academy Brass Band
Pastor’s Association of Bryan
L. Guy Ament
Ture
John A. Held
W. N. Shell
H. C .Willis
C B. Thompson
Anton Ernst
J. M. Bulll
Jock
J. J. Tatum
R Brown
S. M. Bird
Episcopal Church
J. B. Gleissner
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
B. Braii
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
Wm. Ibarra
Baptist Missions
B. Martinelli
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Highway Commission
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M. Band
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Japan
Switzerland
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Reading Club
Carpenters’ Union
City of Bryan
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Establishment of Universal Peace
Bessie Sanders
Ruth Johnson
Lois Spell
Lois Brown
Lena Court
Leona Tucker
Ann Bentley
Bettie Swallow
Dot Childs
Jane Forrester
Annie Ruth Ware
Mildred Reed
East Side
D. C. Jones, Jr
Betsy Searcy
Red Cross
Winnie Vance
Waurine Higgs
England
Ina Mae Todd
Margaret Ward
Marie Graham
Garden Vance
Sailor Oak McKenzie, Jr
Mildred Eden
Court House
C. G. Walker
F. L. Henderson
Lee J. Rountree
Col
C. G C. Todd
A. and M. College
Philippine Island
Colonel Todd
Charles E. Baughman
Texas xXne Lodge
Davis
Texarkana
Judge Davis
Petty
West Side Park
Ku Klux Klan
Treasury Department
United State
Lincoln
Brazos Pastors Association
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