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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
1
A Bryan reader endorses the milk grading ordinance as printed in the Eagle. They argue lives come before industry success and highlight contagion risks from milk, noting epidemics from contamination. The writer says both dairymen and the public profit, and safety of the many outweighs the interests of a few nonconforming dairies.
W A Boyett, in charge of Bra zos county state highways, said the Pitts Bridge would open by Monday if nothing unforeseen occurs after repairs from recent Brazos River high water. Once opened the Jones Bridge will close for repairs, with Brazos and Burleson counties’ commissioners already agreeing and contracting the work.
Senior Marvin M Mimms wrote the words and Marvin H Mimms from Marlin suggested the tune for the Spirit of Aggieland. Richard J Dunn composed the music and the A and M hundred piece band performed at Yell Practice. The song is praised as a top Southwest college song and planned as a marching piece for cadet parades.
The Brazos County Baptist Association will convene with the Edge church at 10 o clock on Thursday October 22 and continue through October 23. Dr John A Held formerly pastor of First Baptist church will preach the annual sermon. A large crowd of delegates and many visitors from neighboring counties are expected.
The Eagle reports for Bryan and vicinity that tonight and Thursday will be partly cloudy with local rain and a cooler day on Thursday.
Weather forces suspension of rescue operations for the submarine S-51 near New London. Rear Admiral Christy notes hope remains for survivors, but officials acknowledge slim chances as rough seas delay salvage efforts at the wreck site.
Washington reports debt negotiations between French and American missions progress toward a settlement of about four billion dollars in the French war debt. Talks moved rapidly and were closer than at any time since discussions began.
A slight earthquake was felt in Oakland California today loosening accumulated snow on residential roofs. The quake caused minor alarm but no widespread damage was reported. City residents described a brief tremor with no aftershocks or injuries.
Dr Jno A Held spoke at Allen Military Academy chapel at 9 o clock addressing the Divine Consciousness That Leads Us Into Service. Students listened with interest and attention during the morning exercises.
Oscar Wells of Birmingham Alabama was elected president of the American Bankers Association today to succeed William Knox of New York in Atlantic City on September 30.
Mrs Maggie Barry from the Extension Service at A and M College spoke to East Side PTA about child welfare. She urged focus on children’s wellbeing without extra equipment, stressing personal responsibility and community effort. The meeting noted high membership and new committees for the year.
I C C urges that freight rates west of the Mississippi be made conforming to national standards. The commission recommends adjustments to bring regional charges in line with federal guidelines.
A preliminary ICC inquiry recommends revising wagon rates west of the Mississippi to conform with the mileage scale. The review follows complaints by the American National Livestock Association and the National Wool Growers Association.
Dallas capitalist Clarence E. Linz was announced as president of Sanger Brothers, succeeding the late Alexander Sanger. Linz, a vice president and director, also serves as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas district and holds positions with American Rio Grande Land and Irrigation, Southland Life, and Dallas Automatic Telephone. The Sangers operate stores in Dallas, Waco, and Fort Worth.
A Houston man writes Governor Miriam A. Ferguson seeking assignment to a dangerous duty with a 100 percent death possibility. He claims an internal cause he cannot overcome and urges immediate action to end his life through such perilous service. He describes himself as unmarried with a solid job, good education, and foreign business experience.
Steele's Store, Sept. 30, reports daily enrollments rising at Steele's Store and Stone City Consolidated school with hope for a large student body within a month. Local rainfall boosts prospects for fall plowing. Community Club plans a second meeting Friday night October 2 with a short program and speakers from Bryan. all invited.
Col William Mitchell testifies before the Presidents aircraft board blaming Navy Department heads for the Shenandoah disaster and the PN 9 No 1 flight to Hawaii. He says sending the airship to the Middle West violated peacetime law and calls the Hawaii plan bungling amateur work. He also criticizes Navy gear for the MacMillan Arctic expedition.
J H Parrish and Ed Hayslip who fled Sugarland penitentiary on Sunday night were found in Mart railroad yards last night and jailed pending Sugarland officers. Parrish, from Wichita Falls, got seven years for in cest and Hayslip two years for forgery. Parrish disappeared around August 1. Hayslip had about a year in custody. Authorities across the state were alerted.
A clemency tally shows about 891 pardon cases filed since the inauguration of the governor. The figure covers actions up to October 1 and marks a near thousand total as the administration continues review.
Austin reports only three pardons in September by Governor Miriam A. Ferguson, a jail pardon and a conditional pardon among them. Since inauguration, 891 clemency proclamations were issued, with 149 full pardons, 383 conditional pardons, 54 paroles, 153 furloughs and extensions, 40 remissions of jail sentences, and 4 commutations of death sentences. 12 clemency grants were revoked.
Pat M. Neff former governor who founded the honor prison farm named for him offered no comment on the prison commission abolishing the honor system. Dr J T Harrington opposed abolition saying the honor farm should remain and will inspect the farm next week.
Lubbock hosts thousands from West Texas for a double program marking the Texas Technological College opening and the 12th Panhandle and South Plains Fair. The West Texas Chamber of Commerce holds its fall meeting as R Q Lee and Senator Morris Shepherd address the crowd.
Dr Jno A Held will conduct his final prayer meeting at the First Baptist Church of Bryan tonight and baptize candidates at its close marking the end of his pastorate. He invites all friends to attend this service.
Mr and Mrs T R Nelson and their children have settled in Bryan after relocating from Oklahoma. Nelson joins the mathematics department at A and M College. Mrs Nelson and the children visited relatives in Normangee before making Bryan their home.
Mr and Mrs George Foster of River Oaks on the Brazos were in the city on business today.
Lakehurst Sept 30 Captain Anton Heinen former Zeppelin pilot faced sharp cross examination as a star witness in the Shenandoah disaster inquiry. Heinen’s statements after the airship wreck claiming officer deaths were murder were scrutinized for potential motive and accuracy.
County records list only one new car registered since prior publication, belonging to Mrs. L A Spell. Several new trucks are recorded for local residents and businesses including Santiago Rocha Bryan Lawrence Grocery Company Bryan Gus Stevener Katen Freddie Dunn Wheelock W H Vance Bryan and William Harrion Bryan Route 4.
Bryan marks the honor of President T. O. Walton of A. and M. College at a banquet in the Green Parrot Tea Room. More than 125 attendees from Bryan and Brazos County gather as Judge Davis presides, speakers praise Walton and the college, and emphasis on unified support and local improvements remains central.
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