Borah hints Senate to probe NYSE collapse
Senator Borah independent leader hinted at a Senate inquiry into the recent New York Stock Exchange price collapse sparked by bankers who blamed tariff actions by the coalition of Democrats and independent Republicans. He did not introduce a resolution.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York Stock Exchange
Borah
Idaho
Senate Democratic and Independent
Republican Coalition
Visitor notes Bryan sidewalks a missing feature
A prominent Texas businessman's visit to Bryan highlights beauty and progress but flags a critical flaw: the city lacks sidewalks. He warns that muddy paths and unsafe pedestrian exposure pose health and safety risks amid increasing traffic and uneven curb access.
Local residents attend Rockdale wedding anniversary dinner
Mrs J W Coulter Mrs Dana Carnes and Walter J Coulter plan to drive to Rockdale for the wedding anniversary dinner of Dr and Mrs H T Coulter. Mr and Mrs Tom Grelen welcome an eight pound son named Harold Eugene. Mrs Lee J Rountree returns from Dallas after attending a Texas Daily Press League meeting for about twenty stockholders and luncheon hosted by S W Papert at the Adolphus Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Coulter
Dana Carnes
Walter J. Coulter
Rockdale
Thuteday
H. T. Coulter
Tom Grelen
Harold Eugene
Lee J. Rountree
Dallas
Texas Daily Press League
W. Papert
Adolphus Hotel
Episcopal Church Head to Be Chosen In Election Today
In Washington on November 13 the Episcopal Church will ballot at the National Cathedral for a presiding bishop to succeed the late John Gardner Murray. About 100 of 135 bishops attend as balloting continues until a 68 vote majority is reached, with nominations taken as votes are cast. a missionary bishop for Honolulu will also be elected.
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Washington
Episcopal Church
United States
Canterbury
England
House of Bishops
John Gardner Murray
Maryland
Murray
St. James’ Church
Atlantic City
General Convention of the Church
Denver
Continental
Rainfall in Bryan Reaches 21 Inches
A Bryan reading recorded yesterday and overnight shows rainfall totaling 21 inches. Local officials cautioned on runoff and potential flooding as waters rose across low-lying areas. Weather crews urged residents to monitor alerts and avoid travel in affected districts.
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Bryan
Weather Outlook for Bryan and Texas Regions
Special to The Eagle reports that Bryan and vicinity will have generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday, with colder air tonight and freezing temperatures. East and West Texas expect fair skies tonight and Thursday, with colder in northern portions and frost.
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The
Eagle
New Orleans
Bryan
Vicinity
East
Texas
Oil Well Planned in Heart of Van Texas
Tyler Nov. 15 P. H. Tunnell has leased property near the town's first store for an oil well in Van Texas. A stipulation requires the well to be started within 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tyler
Van
Texas
P. H. Tunnell
Midget Weddings Poster by Travis Pupils Displayed
Posters advertising the Midget Wedding were crafted by fifth to seventh grade pupils of Travis Elementary School. Ann Cline Reynolds Chance Ada Chatham Jennie Howell Emmett Long Elizabeth Watts Lila Vance Jessie Thomas Annie Martin are named. Tickets are sold at A. M. Waldrop & Co.
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Main Street
Travis
Ann Cline
Reynold Range
Patience Chance
Ada Chatham
Jennie June Howell
Emmett Long
Elizabeth Watts
Lila Fae Vance
Jessie Thomas
Annie Martin
A. M. Waldrop & Co
Safety film to be shown at the Palace theater
Tomorrow the Palace Theatre screens Stop, Look, Listen as part of the National Safety movement activity by Earl Graham Post No 158. The feature is an added attraction under the local safety program.
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Palace Theatre
Earl Graham Post No
National Safety
Bodies of 76 U.S. Soldiers Being Sent Home
Paris report says 76 American soldiers who died in Russia are to be transported home aboard the steamship President Roosevelt. The transfer is being arranged with help from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the ship will depart on November 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Inussia
United States
President Roosevelt
Cotton Market Closes Higher Amid Fine Market Improvement
The cotton market showed improvement today with futures up 20 to 25 points. New cotton was quoted from 16 1 4 to 16 1 2 cents.
Bryan Legion Holds Offcers Election In LaSalle Hotel
Members of Earl Graham Post No 15 American Legion held their annual officers election last night in the LaSalle Hotel ballroom. Clocked results list M. M. Erskine as Commander Ed S. Martin Vice Commander E W Crenshaw Jr Adjutant E J Blazek Finance Officer Hy T Schovajsa Chaplain H M Secord and standard bearers Ed Dobrevolny John Patronella. Executive Committee members are H S Estill and LH Bartz. Installation is set for December 6 with retiring officers noted.
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Earl Graham Post
American Legion
LaSalle Hotel
M. M. Erskine
Ed S. Martin
E. W. Crenshaw, Jr
E. J. Blazek
Hy. T. Schovajsa
Caplain
Hev
H. M
Secord
Bobbitt to Talk Before Rotarians Here November 27
R. J. Bobbitt, Texas attorney general and former Rotary governor, will address the Bryan Rotary Club on Wednesday, November 27. He will be introduced by W. B. Barron, speaker of the district legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Bobbitt
State of Texas
Rotary Club
Bryan
Canada Minister From U.S. Quits Plans to Retire
Washington reports William Phillips has resigned as minister to Canada and plans to leave the diplomatic service next month to settle with his family in New England.
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Canada
U.S
Associated Press
Washington
Wm. Phillips
New England
Ballots Called For Officers in Club Meeting
Mineral Wells Texas Nov 13 Balloting for officers of the Texas Federation of Women s Clubs began today The results will be announced next Friday Mrs R F Lindsey of Mount Pleasant is unopposed for president
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Associated Press
Mineral Wells
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
R. F. Lindsey
Mount Pleasant
Market closes at low level amid distress liquidation
The stock market closed practically at the bottom after a storm of distress liquidation. Many leading issues fell from $1 to $20 a share as traders faced strong selling pressure. The New York Stock Exchange asked members to file statements of their condition as of yesterday's close and report daily changes until further notice.
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New York
Navy
New York Stok Exchange
Rotary Luncheon Postponed For Deceased Member
The Bryan Rotary Club did not meet today in respect to W. R. Fairman. The regular meeting will be held Thursday at noon per Col. C. C. Todd, vice president.
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Rotary Club
Bryan
Moody Urges State Issue Highway Bonds
San Antonio November 13 Delegates at the American Association of State Highway Officials convention split into groups for round tables. Governor Moody urged issuance of statewide bonds or debentures with current income pledged to retire debt to fund unimproved roads and maintain the state system as the highway fund tightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
American Association of State Highway Officials
W. C. Markham
Washington, D. C
Texas
Moody
Burglars Hit Bryan Battery Station Theft
Burglars entered the Bryan Battery Station plant last night and carried off five automobile batteries and two tires. The value was not stated. Investigators believe the thieves fled toward Hearne and police there were alerted.
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Bryan Battery Station
Hearne
Responsibility of Citizens to The Community Discussed by Dr. Knight
Dr W H Knight spoke to Bryan Lions on community responsibility and the unique civic duties of Bryan citizens. He linked church and school as key to shaping higher ideals, noting students’ character grows from local contact and progress through institutions. The talk emphasized service extending beyond immediate borders.
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W. H. Knight
Bryan Lions
First Baptist Church
Knight
R. Kck
Church
County Judge Denies Special City Election Request
In Borger on Nov 13, County Judge Hood denied a special election petition signed by 212 citizens seeking a new mayor and one city commissioner to replace officials from martial law era. Arguments for and against the election were heard the previous day.
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Associated Press
Stinnett
Borger
Hood
Utility Company Changes Management in Bryan
W A Scott arrives from Hearne to take over the Gulf States Utilities plant in Bryan. He replaces Victor P Gayle who is transferred to Beaumont in the commercial department after two years here. Gayle, a 1926 A and M graduate and Rotary secretary treasurer, is praised by many in civic and business circles.
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W. A. Scott
Gulf States Utilities
Hearne
Bryan
Victor P. Gayle
Beaumont
Mr. Scott
Robertson
Brazos
Jno. W
Unknown Soldier's Identity to Remain Unknown Forever
At the War Department on Armistice Day follow up, officials stated the Unknown Soldier will remain unidentified. Records show utmost care was taken to ensure the body chosen could never be identified, even by elimination.
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Washington
America
War Department
Appeal Refused From Death Sentence Ruling
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overruled Ben Aldridge's motion for rehearing of his death penalty appeal. Aldridge, sentenced in Dallas County for a criminal assault, had the court affirm the trial judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Navy
Court of Criminal Appeals
Ben Aldridge
Dallas County
Officers in Austin Foil Suspected Holdups Posing as Pets
Police officers in an Austin suburb fired on two masked men who approached their car while posing as petting pairs. One suspect was wounded. both fled but later aided by bloodhounds led to a residence north of Austin where a wounded man and his brother were found and arrested. Two similar holdups involving couples in cars have been reported recently.
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Texas
Bryan
Associated Press
Austin
County Club Leaders Seek $3000 for Free County Library
Bryan and College Station club women petitioned the county commissioners court for $3000 annually to establish and maintain a free county library. The action was deferred to the December meeting as Judge A S McSwain noted the heavy financial demands and the need for serious consideration by the court. The petition was presented by Mrs W B Cline and Mrs Elon Stuart with others interested.
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Club Women of
Bryan
College Station
County Commissioners Court
A. S. McSwain
W. B. Cline
County Federation
Elon Stuart
County Council
W O W Executive Board Meets at Mineral Wells
Headed by W A Frazer of Omaha Nebraska the executive board of the Woodmen of the World convened here today to complete deliberations begun last week in San Antonio. The discussions were expected to last several days.
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Associated Press
Mineral Wells
W. A. Frazer
Omaha
Neb
The
Woodmen of the World
San Antonio
Youthful Patricide Suspect Faces Murder Charge
Nov 13 center reports Tracy Lovett, 19, accused of killing his father R. Lovett 55 after claiming to defend his mother from abuse. Tracy told sheriffs he shot four times when his father struck him and disrupted his mother. He is out on $1000 bail.
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Associated Press
Tracy Lovett
Tracy
R. Lovett
War Secretary Good Undergoes Serious Appendicitis Operation
Washington Nov 13 Secretary of War Good underwent a difficult appendicitis operation at Walter Reed hospital today. His condition is described as extremely serious and he was reported in surgery during the afternoon and remained under urgent care.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Good
Walter Reed Hospital
Plans Memorial To Mother For New Club Home
S Howell Jr son of S Howell connected with the United States service and now in Paris proposes placing a memorial in the Bryan Woman's Club building as a tribute to his mother He wrote Mrs M W Sims and hopes to settle the matter in 1930 A painting may serve as the memorial and appreciation was expressed by Mr Howell.
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We S. Howell, Jr
S. Howell
Getedioee Service
United States
Paris
Bryan Woman’s Club
M. W. Sims
Howell
Notice to Marry Filed by Ambrosia Torres and Tomaso Jiminez
A notice of intention to marry and application for a marriage license was filed with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Tuesday afternoon by Ambrosia Torres and Tomaso Jiminez, both residents of the county.
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Jess B. McGee
Ambrosia Torres
Tomaso Jiminez
No Prayer Meeting Canceled for Revival Services
Announcement to Dr. Thomas Gordon Watts of the First Presbyterian church states that the regular prayer meeting tonight will not be held due to revival services at the First Baptist church.
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Thomas Gordon Watts
First Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Grade Crossing Accidents Take Toll of 9 Lives
A report from the Texas state railroad commission states that nine people died and 25 were injured in railway grade crossing accidents in July. Of the total, 27 were in bites, with one being a pedestrian and two others unclassified.
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Austin
State Railroad Commission
On & Me
Fragmented Sale Notice Hints at Local Auction
Partial readable fragments indicate a local sale action with references to officials and dates. The text remains garbled but implies auction activity and official involvement in a community setting. No clear names or places could be reliably extracted from the observable fragments.
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Senate
Gotham Stock Exchange
Prince OF Wales
Africa
King George
Entebbe
the People’s Column
Wasis Asonsogsenggooosonna
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Heart OF van
Russia
Bryan Legion
J. M. Erskine
Earl Graham
Bobbitt
HIWAY
Bryan Battery Shop
Agnes Mills
Tampa, Fla
Atlantic Ocean
Europe
Petters
Good
Hinabeen
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