Contested Senate Seat Highlighted by Texas History
The People's Column recalls De Witt C. Giddings of Brenham contesting William Tecumseh Clark of Galveston for the Texas seat after the 1871 election. Clark received a governor issued certificate. Giddings filed a contest as part of postwar political skirmishes. Continued on page 3.
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the Eagle
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Texas
S Am
de Witt C. Giddings
Brenham
William Tecumseh Clark
Galveston
Clark
Giddings
Democratic Party
House
Bryan Visitors Include Simpson Family Guests
Mr and Mrs Tom Powers hosted Mrs Powers brothers A J Simpson of Yoakum and Arthur L Simpson with wife in Bryan. Arthur Simpson, a tenor, sang at College Avenue Baptist Church last Sunday. Other out of town guests included Rudolph Harris party and M J Harris party from Burleson County near Caldwell.
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Tom Powers
Rudolph Harris
M. J. Harris
Burleson County
Caldwell
Bryan
German Plane Plans to Fly to Bordeaux
Clavide Dornier announced his seaplane DO X would depart Calshot England Friday for Bordeaux as the third leg of the trans oceanic flight to New York. The Prince of Wales viewed part of his future kingdom from a cabin window during a 30 minute flight with Dornier.
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Calshot
England
Clean Up Bryan Avenue Planned By City Forces
City crews will collect trash twice daily on Bryan Avenue through the business district with Sunday exempt. Collections run 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. Merchants urged to keep receptacles out of sight.
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Bryan Avenue
First Baptist Church Urges Midweek Prayer Service
The church asks all members to attend tonight at 7 45 at the church for a mid week prayer service. An important pulpit committee announcement will detail the calling of a pastor to replace Rev. R E Day, former pastor who resigned.
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First Baptist Church
R. E. Day
Bank Bandits Fire On Leaving Marland Bank Robbery
Two youths hit by gunfire as they flee with 2000 dollars from Marland State Bank in Oklahoma. Jimmie Jackson was killed. Carter Camp wounded. Six officers had anticipated the robbery and opened fire as the robbers escaped in a car.
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Marland, Okla
Marland State Bank
Jimmie Jackson
Pawhhuska
Carter Camp
Pawhuska
Robbers Hold Cashier En Route To Bartlesville Bank
In Bartlesville Oklahoma on November 12 a gang held up O K Rinke cashier of the Bartlesville Gas and Electric Company as he rode to a bank and escaped with 7017 dollars.
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Bartlesville
Okla
O. K. Rinke
Bartlesville Gas and Electric Company
College Couple Married at Bride's Home
A quiet 10 o'clock wedding at the bride's mother's home united Miss Maude Creed and A. D. Jackson. Rev. Jesse Thomson officiated. Jackson is editor of publications for the Experiment Station and the bride has clerical work there. After a brief trip to Houston they will live in College.
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J. M. Creed
Jesse Thomson
Miss Maude Creed
A. D. Jackson
Jackson
Experiment Station
Houston
Government orders universal military service registration
Lima report states that the government decreed on November 12 that all men aged 20 to 50 must register for military service. The directive expands conscription eligibility and broadens the pool of potential draftees.
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Lima
Funeral Service For Ex Senator Dupont Thursday
Wilmington, Del. Nov 12 Arrangements were made for the funeral tomorrow of T Coleman DuPont 66 former United States senator who died yesterday of a throat infection He resigned from the senate a year ago because of ill health.
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Wilmington
Del
T. Coleman DuPont
United States
Senate
Armistice Day Program Feature Of Lions Meeting
Speaking on a Lions Club Armistice Day program Curtis Vinson publicity director of the A and M College of Texas recalled World War I events and the heavy casualties. He noted 50 000 Americans who did not return from overseas and referenced the 1917 draft and mobilization.
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Lions Meeting
Ve. Curtis Vinson
Lions Club
Curtis Vinson
A & M. College of Texas
United States
Mr. Vinson
Wilson
Bandit Trio Kidnap State Guard Leader
Three young men kidnapped Brig. General Robert M. Brooksfield, commander of the Pennsylvania National Guard's 6th Infantry Brigade, after offering him a ride. They robbed him of $45, released him, and fled in his automobile.
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Philadelpata
Robert M. Brooksfield
6Th Infantry Brigade
Pennsylvania National Guard
Chicago Democrats Pick Candidate For Mayor
Dennis A. Horan Chicago alderman appears the Democratic choice for Chicago mayor in the upcoming municipal election, as Illinois Democrats meeting in Hot Springs Arkansas indicate.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Dennis A. Horan
Chicago
Oil Prices Cut To 1915 Low In Pennsylvania Crude Oils
Pittsburgh dispatch reports leading purchasing agencies cut prices on all grades of Pennsylvania crude oil 15 cents a barrel to the lowest levels since 1915.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Mystery Blast Destroys Van Ness Drug Store Interior
A mystery blast destroyed the interior of the Van Ness drug store in San Antonio early today. Owner H. T. Pinson, 29, suffered burns when opening a window between his home and the store to investigate the blast. Officials are investigating the incident.
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San Antonio
van Ness Drug
H.T. Pinson
Weather Outlook for Bryan and Nearby Areas
Weather report notes mostly cloudy conditions for Bryan and nearby tonight and Thursday. East and West Texas expected partly cloudy today and Thursday with showers near the coast tonight. The Panhandle remains warm tonight.
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New Orleans
Bryan
East
Texas
Panhadle
Tick Eradication Plans Discussed By D C Directors
At the Bryan and Brazes County Chamber of Commerce conference on tick eradication directors discussed the proposed program and arrangements for stockmen attendees. County Agent C L Benson urged a carefully worked plan while road work and other city county projects were also reviewed. Directors present included W F Gelber Wilson Bradley Travis Bryan W K Gibbs Tyler Haswell F L Henderson W S Higgs J Webb Howell John M Lawrence Jr H H Williamson.
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Bryan and Brazes County
C. L. Benson
W. F. Gelber
Wilson Bradley
Travis Bryan
W. K. Gibbs
Tyler Haswell
F. L. Henderson
W. S. Higgs
J. Webb Howell
John M. Lawrence, Jr
H. H. Williamson
Mail Pilot Survives 5000 Foot Parachute Jump
Shelby North Carolina November 12 Dick Merrill air mail pilot leaped from a doomed plane at 5000 feet. parachute failed to open until after a long fall but he landed safely and the mail was undamaged the crash site lay amid heavy fog and he then flew four hours aloft seeking a safe landing ground.
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Shelby
N. C
Dick Merrill
Air Mail
Texas livestock leaders plan tick eradication conference
On November 25 Bryan will host leaders in livestock production and marketing from Robertson to Milam counties along with officials from the Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas and the U S Bureau of Animal Industry. The meeting aims to outline a tick eradication program for the quarantine area. R Hu Seale calls ranchers and dairymen to attend to discuss quarantine laws and eradication efforts.
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Bryan
Texas
Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas
Bureau of Animal Industry
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Robertson, Leon
Madison
Walker
Brazos
Grimes
Burleson
Lee
Montgomery
Milam
R. Hu» Seale
First State Bank and Trust Company of
Funeral service held today for ex service man J Harmon Edinburgh
The funeral of J Harmon Edinburgh was held at 10 o'clock this morning at McCulloch Dansby Company chapel. The service was conducted by Dr Thomas Gordon Watts and Rev W W Daup with scripture lessons and prayers. Earl Graham Post No 159 American Legion led the Post service with Commander Ed S Martin presiding.
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McCulloch-Dansby Company
J. Harmon
Edinburgh
Thomas Gordon Watts
The
Presbyterian Church
W. W. Daup
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Earl Graham
American Legion
Ed S. Martin
Mrs Rountree Undergoes Operation In Houston Hospital
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree traveled to Houston Monday for an operation at Methodist hospital following injuries from an automobile accident two years ago. A wire from her sister Mrs. W M Kelly of Waco reported the procedure went satisfactorily and Mrs. Rountree planned to return to Bryan in a few days.
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Lee J. Rountree
Houston
Methodist Hospital
W. M. Kelly
Waco
Rountree
Iryan
Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Hoover 1980
Hoover proclaims November 27 1980 a national day of thanksgiving urging observance across the United States. He notes divine favor, national progress, and calls for securing relief for the needy while honoring institutions and civic spirit. Signed in Washington on the sixteenth day of November in the year 1280 and the 155th U S independence.
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United States of America
Herbert Hoover
United States
Washington
Will Rogers on Congress Control and Living Time
Beverly Hills notes Will Rogers criticizes the staggered terms and election timing that determine who remains in Congress. He argues the system favors longevity and relies on defeated incumbents, urging voters to elect a younger man who can serve long.
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The
Eagle
Beverly Hills
Cal
Congress
Round Table Convened by George V in London
King George V today convened the round table conference in London bringing Indian and British representatives. The talks aim to decide India's future status amid growing resentment at delayed independence.
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London
George V
Round Table
India
Rogers Resigns as Mayor of Navasota Youens Elected
Hon. John D. Rogers resigns as mayor after three years. A. J. Youens elected to succeed him. Rogers oversaw civic development including a new high school plan, paving, and natural gas service. Townspeople praise his progress and efficiency during his term.
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John D. Rogers
Navasota
A. J. Youens
Rogers
Cotton and Grain Market Gains Amid Prices Rise
The cotton market showed improvement with futures up about 25 points as prices firmed. Local sports were quoted from 10 to 10 1/2 cents, reflecting broader market movement.
Truett Named Secretary for Another Term
Rev J L Truett of Whitewright was re elected secretary as the General Baptist Convention of Texas held its 45th annual session in Amarillo. President P Dr L R Scarborough of Fort Worth was reelected and urged a worldwide missionary vision. Vice presidents chosen were Dr J E Nunn Amarillo Dr W W Chancellor Mineral Wells Dr H J Matthews Marshall and Dr D B South San Antonio. About 805 messengers attended the gathering representing 4 000 churches with 600 000 members.
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Amarillo
L. R. Scarborough
Fort Worth
General Baptist Convention of
J. L. Truett
Whitewrigh
South
Amendments Win Big as County Court Certifies General Election
The county commissioners court canvassed the November general election showing 1 009 votes for the governorship with 7 polling 976 Talbot 32 Rhodes 1. All proposed amendments passed by large margins though the pay raise for legislators drew most opposition.
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County Commissioners Court
Talbot
Rhodes
Supreme Court
University Texas
West Texaso
State WCTU Meet Attracts 300 Women In Houston
Three hundred women attended the state convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union in Houston today as it prepared to open the national convention the following day.
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WCTU
Houston
Women’s Christian Tem Union
Modern Literary Trends Highlighted by Peabody Professor
Prof Bert Roller of George Peabody Teachers College spoke on The Modern American Novel before a small audience at the Assembly Hall in Nashville. The free lecture, arranged by local clubs, was noted as a cultural contribution to the community and continued on page 8.
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Peabody
A-M
Bert Roller
George Peabody Teachers College
Nashville
Tennessee
Assembly Hall
College
Kollue
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Bia
Wea
Waal
Ro‘ler
Miss Lailie
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Bordeaux
America
Baptist Convention
Scarborough
Oklahoma
Germany
Associated Press
Dupont
Bandit
S.A. Pharmacy
D.C
R. H. Seale
Bryan Eagle
Henry L. Stimson
Secretary
Will Rogers
Brazil
Getulio Vargas
Youens
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