Bolshevik Counterfeit Money Scheme Foiled in Europe
Antwerp reports authorities thwarted Bolshevik agents attempting to smuggle counterfeit money from Moscow to the United States. Four men linked to Moscow carried counterfeit French notes totaling over 100000 dollars as part of a plan to sow unrest and bolster Bolshevism amid efforts to flood markets with bad currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Antwerp
America
Moscow
United States
Europe
Poland
Lenine
Stowaways Reach Galveston Amid Cost of Living Concerns
Immigration officials report an unusual arrival of stowaways in Galveston from Holland and Belgium, seven unofficial passengers in three days. Faint from hunger and exposure, they arrive as authorities watch for Lenine and Trotzky emissaries amid rising European unrest, admitting skilled and healthy applicants who pass literacy tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Holland
Belgium
Moscow
United States
Lenine
Trotzky
Connally to Speak at Bryan Knight of Pythias Lodge
Congressman Tom Connally of Marlin will visit the Bryan Knights of Pythias Lodge on Tuesday evening November 30 to deliver a talk on the Roll Call. The chancellor commander notes his credentials as past grand chancellor of Texas and past supreme representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Erskine
Bryan Knights of Pythias
Tom Connally
Marlin
Texas
Supreme Representative
Connally
Knight of Pythias
Erskine
Congressman Connally
Government Stops Western Union Co
An Associated Press report from Miami dated November 24 states United States submarine chasers stopped an attempted action by the Western Union Telegraph company to connect cables from Barbadoes with the Miami cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Miami, Fla
Western Union Telegraph Company
Barbadoes
Miami
United States Submarine Chaser
Barton Named Adjutant General in Texas Appointment
Pat M Neff provisional governor announces Capt T A Barton of Amarillo will be adjutant general. Barton attends Baylor Medical College board meeting and plans travel to Mexico for the inauguration of Obregon as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Pat M. Neff
Murderer Recommends Twenty-Five Years in Cleburne Trial
Fort Worth reports a jury in Cleburne has recommended a 25 year sentence for W. T. Willingham a farmer near Alvarado found guilty of killing A. C. Wells last September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Cleburne
W. T. Willingham
Alvarado
A. C. Wells
Bryan to form Cemetery Association after Tuesday meeting
A Bryan meeting at the Carnegie Library 3:30 pm launched plans to organize a Bryan Cemetery Association. The group elected temporary officers, set a $1 membership, and proposed a seven member board with a December 7 follow up to finalize a permanent organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Bryan
George A. Adams
Bryan and Brazos County
Major McInnis
S. E. Eberstadt
Sulphur Springs Cemetery Association
Texas
M. W. Sims
Sims
Adams
Major McIinnis
F E. J. Jenkins
Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Trainum
The
Christian Church
W. N. Shell
Presbyterian Church
Oak McKenzie
R. O. Allen
J. E. Covey
R. S. Webb
Hettie Curry
John E
John E. Astin
G. M. Brandon
Major L. L. McInnis
Geo. A. Adams
Simmie Wheeler Birthday Party Held At Home
Little Miss Simmie Wheeler four year old daughter of Mrs. C. C. Wheeler celebrated her birthday on Tuesday with a party at her mother's West Randolph Street home. Guests included Ruth Patterson Billie Patterson Louise Mohlman Leila Mohlman Alice Hamilton Marian Moore Amandalee Drake Charlie Wheeler George Wheeler and Billy Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmie Wheeler
C. C. Wheeler
West Randolph Stret
Ruth
Billie Patterson
Louise
Leila Mohlman
Alice Hamilton
Marian Moore
Amandalee
Drake
Charlie
George Wheeler
Billy Holmes
Wells Charged With Bad Use of Mails in Oil Land Scheme
Dallas authorities say Frank Wells was arrested in Long Beach California on charges of using the mails to defraud in a oil land promotion. Authorities indicate others were implicated and a large number of victims were affected by the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Frank Wells
Long Beach
California
Little Girl Breaks Arm in Backyard Accident
Little Madalene White daughter of Mr and Mrs Gentry White suffered a broken arm with two fractures while playing on wood in the back yard Monday evening. She was rushed to Bryan hospital where doctors gave attention and she is doing as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madalene White
McKinney Cotton Mill to Resume Operations
McKinney Texas November 24 The Texas Cotton Mill Co will continue operation instead of shutting down as announced by Manager J A Rountree A salary reduction for workers and a commissary to sell goods at actual cost will be provided by the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
McKinney
Texas
Texas Cotton Mill Co
J. A. Rountree
Local Social Notes Ahead of Thanksgiving Games
Lamar Bethea travels to Austin for a university reception honoring former students. Local social circle guests head to Austin for the A&M State University football game. Various residents travel for Thanksgiving plans, visits with relatives, and university events.
Texas Turkey Surge Feeds Nation Ahead Of Thanksgiving
Fort Worth reports the Texas turkey crop is the best on record with hundreds of thousands readied for national demand. Prices run 32 cents to 39 cents a pound dressed or on the bone, with shipments to Chicago and New York and stocks still ample for Christmas. Football booster T. K. Lawrence missed the depot as he headed to cheer the Aggies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Chicago
New York
T. K. Lawrence
Austin
Aggies
Texas to seek return of the Twin Sisters cannons
Dallas reports the Texas legislature may propose a January search for the buried Twin Sisters cannons. Dr. H N Graves, Dallas survivor who helped bury the guns at Harrisburg in 1865, would lead the expedition with university physics aid. If funded, the relics could become a major state memorial to the 1836 fight for independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Lone Star State
H. N. Graves
Harrisburg
Murrah
Galveston
Dr. Graves
Dan
Jack ‘Taylor
Ira Prewitt
Sol J. Thomas
John Barnett
John E. Cosgrove
Confederate Home At
Austin
Lon Smith
Editorials and figures spotlight Louisiana anti bribery law
The Nation's Business notes editorial approval of the new Louisiana anti bribery law in its October issue. Dr. R. H. Harrison Judge T. J. Maloney and Milton Harrison were among a crowd that traveled to Austin, reflecting on the era's business morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Harrison
T. J. Maloney
Milton
Austin
Nation
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Louisiana
Jesse James
Sam Bass
Cole Younger
Texas A and M Versus Texas A Rivalry Preview
The article outlines the statewide gridiron rivalry between Texas A and M and the University of Texas. It traces history from 1894, notes Texas leads 16 to 7 in games, and discusses differences in playing styles and regional passion fueling the feud.
Urges Jobless In Cities Now To Go Back To The Farm
Dallas editorials from D E Lyday of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of Texas urge urban unemployed to return to farming. He predicts lasting economic adjustment, cites untapped uncultivated acres, and calls for thrift and crop diversification to ensure food, health, and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
D. E. Lyday
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union of Texas
Lyday
United States
Hoppess family guests for Thanksgiving in Hillsboro
Mr and Mrs W F Hoppess and son Coulter of Hillsboro are Thanksgiving guests of Mrs J W Coulter. Mr Hoppess will return home tomorrow while Mrs Hoppess remains for a longer visit. Read the ads in the Bryan Daily and Weekly Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Hoppess
Son Coulter
Hillsboro
J. W. Coulter
Hoppess
Mrs. Hoppess
Bryan
Daily
Weekly Eagle
Senator Harding Examines Panama Canal In Mine Sweeper Visit
Senator Harding abandoned golf and driving to study the canal in Cristobal. He will sail at 8 30 aboard a government minesweeper for in depth inspections of canal maintenance and management. He praises the canal as a major national asset for foreign trade and has followed toll debates in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cristobal
Harding
Panama Canal
Canal
Congress
Cubs pitcher Jim Vaughn stabbed by father in law in Wisconsin
Kenosha Wisconsin November 23 Jim Vaughn pitcher for the Chicago Cubs was stabbed by his father in law John Williams at midnight during a Vaughn home argument. He is in serious condition at the city hospital. The stabbing followed divorce proceedings and Vaughn had accused his wife of being friendly with other men. Vaughn and Mrs Vaughn reportedly reconciled before the case. Mrs Vaughn did not testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kenosha
Wis
Jim Vaughn
Chicago Cubs
John Williams
Vaughn
Cotton Fire Ravages Magnolia Compress Plant
Big cotton blaze at Magnolia Arkansas destroys the Columbia Cotton Compress company plant and 2500 bales of cotton. Most cotton insured, losses estimated at 200000 on cotton and 75000 on building and equipment. Nearby warehouse of 4000 bales saved. Fire under investigation with suspicions of arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Columbia Cotton Compress Company
Magnolia
Arkansas Agricultural Bureau
Fine Bluff
Columbia
Pool Hall Law Upheld by Court
The Texas anti pool hall statute prohibiting for profit operation of pool and billiard halls was affirmed by the court of criminal appeals. JT A Davis of Bell County was fined 325.00 for violation after arguments on irregular passage were rejected. The court held the legislature acted within its power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
JT. A. Davis
Bell County
Chisholm to Move to Greenville Church Post
Supt. W A Chisholm of the First Baptist church Young People's Work resigns and heads to Greenville to lead the Green ville church starting December 1. His family remains in Bryan for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Chisholm
First Baptist Church
Greenville
Chisholm
First Baptist Church of
Bryan
Cardus credited for relief by Springfield woman
Mrs. D. V. Williams describes severe back weakness headaches and nervous fatigue improving after taking Cardus. She notes her husband arranged the remedy and a doctor approved her recovery citing good health. The ad claims thousands of women found relief and promotes Cardus for sale everywhere.
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Springfield
D. V. Williams
Route 6
Mrs. Williams
Cardus
Kentucky Gobbler Whipped Texas Bird at White House
Two turkeys sent to the White House for President Wilson's Thanksgiving feasts fought for dominance. The Cuero Texas bird attacked the Kentucky gobbler, who retaliated and briefly subdued the foe. Attendants separated the injured birds, placing them in separate enclosures.
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Kentucky
TEXAS
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
Chamber of Commercce
Cuero
Tex
South Trimbles Farm
Woman's club notes on convention reports and plans
The Bryan chapter reports from the 23rd T E W C convention in San Antonio inspire civic plans. Mrs Fountain outlines practical improvements for cour t house and school grounds and library grounds. The club invites the public to a thrift course by Laura Neal and A M College staff and plans a joint Christmas program with the Campus Study Club.
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Woman's Club
San Antonio
Bryan
Hoyle
Eli. J. Fountain
Court House
College Highway
Curry
M. W. Sims
San Antonio Club
J. C. Nagle
Laura Neal
A. & M. College
Brazos County
College
Walpole
Secret City
Rayson
Officers on Trail of Bank Robbers Near Fort Worth
Fort Worth detectives chase two bank robbers who robbed the First National Bank in Politecnic a Fort Worth suburb at noon yesterday stealing 4900 dollars in currency and silver. An attempted car stop at Burleson led to gunfire but no fatalities were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
First National Bank
Politecnic
Burleson
Army Aviator Sherridan Stranded After Crash Near Bryan
Lieutenant H. W. Sherridan, an army aviator, wrecked his plane two miles north of Bryan Tuesday afternoon and spent the night at Hotel Bryan awaiting orders. This morning Lieutenant Stanley Smith flew from San Antonio to assist, his plane damaged on a small field landing. Repairs under way on both machines. both expect to depart this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Sherridan
Bryan
Stanley Smith
San Antonio
Demaret Truett Wedding Brides Bryan Ties
The DeMaret Truett wedding draws Bryan interest as A. C. Demaret of Bryan and Octavia Truett, sister of Mrs. Sam Hunter, wed in Waco. The couple leaves for San Antonio then plans to settle in Bryan at the Hunters’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damaret-Truett
F. H. Kingsbury
Samuel Hunter
Bryan
Helen Kingsbury
Austin
DeMaret
Thanksgiving Visitors Host State University Student at A M Gather
Miss Kathleen Sims of State University will be at home for the A M Thanksgiving festivities after the big football game A M versus Varsity in Austin on Thursday Her guests include Miss Hallie Maud Neff and Miss Ethel Foster of Waco Miss Helen Kahn of Galveston Miss Bess Spence and Miss Margaret Lewis of Austin Mrs M W Sims Jr her mother plans one round of pleasures for the house party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar Bethea
Austin
State University
Juliette Castles
Lila Wickes
Eloise Miller
Ft. Worth
Sadie Earle Adam
Plainview
Floise Carr
C. H. Astin
McKinney
F. D. Perkins
R. H. Seale
City
Benchley
O. L. Andrews
Harvey
Bryan
J. C. Davidson
Red Cross
Kenosha
Wis
Jim
F. L. Webb
Brazos County
Dave Thompson
Will Holligan
Steep Hollow
Robert Fehlis, Jr
Fehlis
A. & M. College
Felix Rotello
Navasota
John Pepuma
C. M. Risinger
Sarah Myrle Dishman
Julia Wilcox
Leon Wilcox
W. G. Taliaferro
Jack Taliaferro
Calvert
John Wheeler
Ewell Wheeler
Daughters of the American Revolution
Geo. Maynard Minor
National Committee On
Taliferro
Texas
Jeane Love
Denton
A. C. Love
The
Edge Apartments
Associated Press
Southwest
Texas A. & M
Texas University
Clark Field
Texas Aggie
Houston
Longhorns
Kathleen Sims
Varsity
Hallie Maud Neff
Waco
Ethel Foster
Helen Kahn
Galveston
Bess Spence
Margaret Lewis
M. W. Sims, Jr
US Airplane Wreck Near Bryan Delays Flight to Houston
An Army aviator traveling from San Antonio to Houston crashed two miles north of Bryan Tuesday afternoon. The aircraft failed to lift off again, and authorities were notified as efforts to recover the machine continue.
Biggest bargains offered by Bryan merchants advertised in Eagle
The Eagle spots Bryan merchants promoting the biggest bargains ever, inviting readers to Bryan to trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Bryan Merchants
Bryan
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Western Union CO
Gol. Barton
Cemetery Ass'n
Simmie Wheeler’s
Weils
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M’kinney Cotton Mill
Big Texas
Texas Leislature
Knights of Pythias Order
B. W. Steele
Grand Lodge of Texas
Canada
Supreme Lodge
Minneapolis
Insurance Department
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Khorassan
Senator Harding
Magnolia, Ark
MR. Chisholm
Missouri
Cardon
Woman’s Club
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