Bolshevik Counterfeit Plan Foiled by U S Agents
Antwerp dispatch reports Bolshevik agents sought to ship counterfeit money from Moscow to America to fund strikes and bolshevism. Four men from Moscow carried counterfeit French notes worth over 100000 dollars. Officials say the scheme aimed to flood markets with bad money while converting some into legitimate notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Antwerp
America
Moscow
United States
Europe
Poland
Kremelin
Lenine
Stowaways Increase at Galveston Amid European Turmoil
Immigration officials in Galveston report a surge of stowaways arriving from Holland and Belgium as living costs rise in Europe. Seven unofficial passengers landed in three days amid passport restrictions and fears of Lenine and Trotzky emissaries. Some stowaways with trade skills and no disease may be admitted if they pass literacy tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Holland
Belgium
Moscow
United States
Lenine
Trotzky
Congressman Connally to Speak at Bryan K P Lodge
Chancellor Commander M M Erskine reports a letter from Congressman Tom Connally promising a visit to the Bryan Knights of Pythias Lodge on Tuesday evening November 30 to speak on the Roll Call. Connally is praised as a brilliant speaker and knowledgeable in Pythian matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Erskine
Bryan Knights of Pythias Lodge
Tom Connally
Marlin
Texas
Supreme Representative
Apeak
Connally
Knight of Pythias
Erskine
Congressman Connally
Government stops Western Union Co
Miami Fla November 24 an attempted linking of cables from Barbadoes to the Miami cable by Western Union Telegraph company was halted today by a United States submarine chaser reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Miami, Fla
Western Union Telegraph Company
Barbadoes
Miami
United States Submarine Chaser
Barton to Be Adjutant General in Texas
Dallas Nov 24 Pat M Neff governor elect announces appointment of Capt T A Barton of Amarillo as adjutant general He is at Baylor Medical College board meeting and will leave in two weeks for Mexico to attend Obregon's inauguration as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Pat M. Neff
Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Knights of Pythias Order
B. W. Steele
Grand Lodge of Texas
United States
Canada
Supreme Lodge
Minneapolis
Insurance Department
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Khorassan
Farmer Willingham Given Twenty Five Year Term
Fort Worth reports a Cleburne jury recommended a twenty five year sentence for W T Willingham a farmer near Alvarado after being convicted of the September killing of A C Wells The verdict was returned Friday in Cleburne Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Cleburne
W. T Willingham
Alvarado
A. C. Wells
Bryan forms cemetery association to beautify city burial ground
A meeting at the Carnegie library led to organizing a Bryan Cemetery Association. Officials proposed broad membership, possible future taxation for cemetery needs, and a seven-member board with four women and three men. A second meeting is set for December 7 to form 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
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
SE. Eberstadt
Hettie Curry
John E. As
John E. Astin
G. M Brandon
Major L. L. McInnis
Geo. A. Adams
G. M. Brandon
Simmie Wheeler Birthday Party Held At Home
Little Miss Simmie Wheeler four years old, daughter of Mrs C C Wheeler, celebrated her birthday Tuesday with a home party on west Randolph street. The mother planned every pleasure and the honoree and guests enjoyed the time. Attending were 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
Weis Charged With Bad Use of Mails
Dallas police report Frank Wells arrested at Long Beach California on charges of using the mails to defraud in an oil land scheme. Dallas officials said others were implicated and a large number of victims were affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Frank Wells
Long Beach
California
Little Girl Suffers Arm Break in Back Yard Accident
Little Madalene White, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gentry White, sustained a broken arm in two places while playing on wood in the back yard Monday evening. She was taken to Bryan hospital for treatment and is progressing as well as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madalene White
Gentry White
Bryan Hospital
McKinney Cotton Mill to Resume Operations in Texas
The Texas Cotton Mill Co will continue operating instead of shutting down as announced. A salary reduction for employees and a commissary offering goods at actual cost will be provided for workers.
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Associated Press
McKinney
Texas
Navy
Texas Cotton Mill Co
J. A. Rountree
Personal mentions from Bryan social scene in anticipation of football show
Lamar Bethea travels to Austin for a reception honoring former students. Misses Juliette Castles Lila Wickes Eloise Miller Sadie Earle Adam plan to attend the A and M State University football game, guests of Floise Carr. Others visit Bryan for Thanksgiving related travel and local committee news.
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 Depuma
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
Texas Turkeys Besiege Thanksgiving Tables
Fort Worth reports a bountiful turkey harvest with hundreds of thousands headed for Thanksgiving plates nationwide. The 1920 season exceeds last year with prices around 39 cents per pound dressed and 32 cents per live bird as Texas packs meet northern and eastern demand. Thousands shipped to Chicago and New York reflect strong state supply and ample cold storage for holiday needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Chicago
New York
Football fan TV. K. Lawrence missing at depot
TV K Lawrence the football enthusiast could not be found at the depot this morning. It is thought he may have gone on before the excursion to Austin and was already cheering for the Aggies as winners. It takes such spirit as this to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Lawrence
The
Austin
Aggies
Texas Legislature urged to locate the Twin Sisters guns
Dallas on November 25 reports a push for a January legislative resolution to authorize an appropriation to locate the Twin Sisters, the two small cannons buried after the 1865 Civil War era. Dr. H N Graves of Dallas, survivor who buried the weapons near Harrisburg, would lead the search with help from a Texas University physics expert using a metal-detection instrument.
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
Austin crowd spotlights Louisiana anti bribery law stance
Dr. R. H. Harrison Judge T. J. Maloney and Milton joined a gathering in Austin. The Nation's Business praised the new Louisiana anti bribery law in its October issue, calling bribery by businessmen no better than famous outlaws like Jesse James Sam Bass or Cole Younger.
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
State wide rivalry fuels Thanksgiving Texas grid clash
Austin, Nov 24 The Texas A and M and Texas University rivalry, a state wide sporting drama, is set for Thanksgiving Day at Clark Field. The piece notes long histories, margins in games since 1894, and contrasts in playing styles and recruiting between the Aggies and Longhorns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Southwest
Texas A. & M
Texas University
Clark Field
Texas Aggie
Houston
Longhorns
Urges Jobless in Cities Now to Go Back to the Farm
Dallas Texas Nov 24 D E Lyday president of the Farmers Educational and Co operative Union of Texas calls jobless city workers to return to farming to avoid hard times. He says unemployment from production curtailment will be permanent and that uncultivated land offers food and health. Diversified crops and thrift are advised to support families and sustain independent living.
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 Over Thanksgiving in Hillsboro
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hoppess and their son Coulter of Hillsboro visit Mrs. J. W. Coulter for Thanksgiving. Mr. Hoppess plans to return tomorrow while Mrs. Hoppess will stay longer. Also note an admonition to read 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 Operations
Senator Harding traded golf and motoring for a focused study of the canal's workings in Cristobal. The plan includes an 8:30 AM departure aboard a government minesweeper to inspect maintenance and management while evaluating tolls and the canal’s role in national commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cristobal
Harding
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
Congress
Cubs Pitcher Stabbed by Father-in-law in Wisconsin
Jim Vaughn a Chicago Cubs pitcher was stabbed by his father-in-law John Williams at the Vaughn home in Kenosha Wisconsin at midnight during an argument over Vaughn and his wife’s divorce. He lies in serious condition at the city hospital as Mrs Vaughn faced hearing yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kenosha
Wis
Jim Vaughn
Chicago Cubs
John Williams
Vaughn
Major Cotton Fire Destroys Magnolia Plant and 2500 Bales
A large blaze in Magnolia Arkansas gutted the Columbia Cotton Compress plant and 2500 bales of cotton, with losses totaling about 275000 dollars for the cotton and plant combined. Insurance covered most material and cotton losses, while a nearby warehouse holding 4000 bales was saved. Authorities probe incendiary act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Columbia Cotton Compress Company
Magnolia
Arkareas Agricultural Bureau
Pine Bluff
Columbia
Pool Hall Law Upheld by Court of Criminal Appeals
Texas anti pool hall law prohibiting profit pool and billiard halls was upheld by the Court of Criminal Appeals. J. A. Davis of Bell County was fined $25 for violation. The court rejected challenges to the law’s passage and held the legislature acted within its power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
J. A. Davis
Bell County
Mr. Chisholm to Move to Greenville Church Work
Superintendent W A Chisholm of the First Baptist church Young People's Work tendered his resignation last Sunday and returned from Greenville to arrange a December 1 move. He will lead the Greenville church young people's work while his family stays in Bryan for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Chisholm
First Baptist Church
Greenville
Chisholm
First Baptist Church of
Bryan
Mrs Williams Credits Cardul For Relief From Woman Ailments
Springfield woman describes severe back pain headaches and nervous weakness improving after using Cardul. She recalls her husband obtaining it, noting rest and strength returned and medical opinion aligned with her improvement. Cardul advertised as helpful to many women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
D. V. Williams
Route 6
Mrs. Williams
Cardus
Kentucky Gobbler Whipped Texas Bird in Feud Behind White House
Two turkeys intended for President Wilson’s Thanksgiving feast fought behind the White House. One bird came from Cuero Texas and the other from South Trimble’s Kentucky farm. They clashed, sent blood flying, and were separated and placed in separate enclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
Chamber of Commerce of
Cuero
Tex
South Trimbles Farm
Kentucky
Woman's club notes cover T E W C convention in San Antonio
Members report on the 28rd annual convention of the T W C in San Antonio. Bryan delegates share civic plans for court and school grounds and library improvements. A thrift short course by Laura Neal of A&M County study invites Brazos women for Dec 8 Christmas program with College Campus Study Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
San Antonio
Bryan
Hoyle
Er. J. Fountain
Court House
College Highway
Curry
M. W. Sims
Brazos County
College
Walpole
Secret City
Rayson
Officers on Trail of Bank Robbers Near Fort Worth
Fort Worth reports two gunmen robbed the First National Bank in Politecnic, a Fort Worth suburb, at noon yesterday escaping with 4900 dollars in currency and silver. A Burleson constable fired on a passing automobile but no one was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
First National Bank
Politecnic
Burleson
Army Aviators Hospitalized After Bryan Airfield Wrecks
Lieutenant H. W. Sherridan, army aviator, wrecked two miles north of Bryan Tuesday afternoon and spent the night at Hotel Bryan awaiting orders. Lieutenant Stanley Smith arrived from San Antonio to assist. his plane also became disabled on landing but not badly damaged. Repairs are underway and both crews expect to depart this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Sherridan
Bryan
Stanley Smith
San Antonio
Demaret Truett Wedding Draws Bryan Interest
The Bryan native A C Demaret, in the Fiscal Department of A and M College, marries Octavia Truett, sister of Mrs Sam Hunter. After the ceremony in Waco, the couple visits San Antonio and will settle in Bryan at the Hunters home, with many friends awaiting them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damaret-Truett
F. H. Kingsbury
Samuel Hunter
Bryan
Helen Kingsbury
Austin
DeMaret
Thanksgiving Visit By Miss Kathleen Sims At A M Festivities
Miss Kathleen Sims of State University will be at home for the A M Thanksgiving celebrations following the football game A M vs Varsity in Austin on Thursday Her guests include Hallie Maud Neff and Ethel Foster of Waco Helen Kahn of Galveston Boss Spence and Margaret Lewis of Austin Mrs M W Sims Jr, her mother, has planned a house party of pleasures for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Sims
State University
Varsity
Austin
Hallie Maud Neff
Waco
Ethel Foster
Helen Kahn
Galveston
Boss Spence
Margaret Lewis
M. W. Sims, Jr
US Army Airplane Crashes En Route From San Antonio
An Army aviator on a flight from San Antonio to Houston crashed about two miles north of Bryan Tuesday afternoon. The big machine fell to the ground and could not be relaunched. Government officials have been notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Houston
Bryan
Bryan Merchants Advertise Biggest Bargains Ever
The Eagle lists Bryan merchants offering its biggest bargains with an invitation to visitors to come to Bryan and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Bryan Merchants
Bryan
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Bryan K. P. Lodge
Western Union CO
Gol. Barton
Cemetery Ass'n
Weis
M'Kinney
Big Texas
Texas Leislature
Senator Harding
Magnolia, Ark
MR. Chisholm
Missouri
Woman’s Club
U. S
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