Giant Dirigible Z R 3 Lands After 81 Hour Atlantic Voyage
The giant dirigible Z R 3 tied up at Lakehurst New Jersey after a record voyage from Friedrichshafen Germany spanning about 5000 miles in 81 hours 25 minutes. Doctor Hugo Eckener praised parts of the trip though weather hindered progress late in the crossing and a postflight inspection of gas bags and the duraluminum motor structure began on arrival.
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Germany
United States
Associated Press
Lakehurst
N. J
Atlantic Ocean
Friedrichshafen
Field
Hugo Eckener
Zeppelin Company
Schedules Cancelled In Sugar Rate Proposal
Washington Oct 15 The Interstate Commerce Commission found proposed sugar rate increases from Macon Georgia to Arkansas Louisiana Missouri Oklahoma and Texas not justified The schedules were suspended and ordered cancelled without prejudice to the commission findings.
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Associated Press
Washington
Macon
Georgia
Arkansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bryan High to Meet Waco Tigers in Historic Clash
Bryan high school and Waco high prepare for a non conference football game Friday October 17 in Waco. Coach Dick Wilson leads Bryan in a bid to upset the Tigers amid a strong rivalry and hopeful crowd. Local note mentions Mr and Mrs I M Cook of Steep Hollow traveling to Bryan for business.
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Bryan High
Waco High
Forrest Jones
Bryan High School
Dick Wilson
Waco
Waco High School
Jones
Austin
Bryan
Tigers
Waco News-Tribune
Waco High Tigers
Belton
Little Aggies
Mrs. I. M. Cook
Steep Hollow
District Court Dockets Include Multiple Reset Trials
District court actions include Annie Batte et al versus A R Patterson reset to October 18. A J Edwards versus Sam Washington note suit proceeds with default judgment for plaintiff. Ceommercial Jewelry Company v Braczyk on account under advisement. Carrie Johnson sues L G N railroad for minor Haywood Johnson death damages, under advisement. Julian Hernandez et al murder case deferred to February term. I G N agents Wheeler and Williamson called before court.
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Annie L. Batte
T. R. Batte, Jr
A. R. Patterson
A. J. Edwards
Sam Washington
Ceommercial Jewelry Company of Chicago
Frank Braczyk
W. C. Davis
Carrie Johnson
L.G. N. Railroad
Haywood Johnson
Julian Hernandez Oat Wheelock
G. R. Wheeler
Taylor
C. E. Williamson
Waco
I.G. N
Bryan
Hernandez
Fred Cavitt Makes Good Score Shoot Tuesday Afternoon
S C Hoyle Dr J N Goodwin of Bryan and Charlie Ayres of College Station attended a Masonic meeting of importance in Caldwell last night. They returned to Bryan today.
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Fred Cavitt
S. C. Hoyle
J. N. Goodwin
Bryan
Charlie Ayres
College Station
Caldwell
Evan's
B. U. Sims
W. M. Wickes
N. A. Stewart Ewer
Cecil Estill
Ewer
Beasley
R. J. Cole
Harry Estill
Kay Halsell
Hill Wilson
Geo. Halsell
Ross Dean
H.C. Willis
Newt Lockard Meee
French to recognize Soviet Republic of Russia Friday
Paris reports the French government will formally recognize the Soviet Republic of Russia on Friday. The move reserves rights for French bondholders totaling twelve billion gold francs and protects French business interests in Russia.
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Soviet Republic OF Russia
Paris
France
Russia
Henderson Delivers Splendid Rotary Address Today
The Green Parrot Team Room hosted the weekly Rotary luncheon where F L Henderson delivered a standout address on striving beyond the average man. The program included readings, a quartet, and songs with Iola Barron and Mrs. Gabe Carell, concluding with Henderson’s call to self improvement and service.
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Rotary
Green Parrot
F. L. Henderson
Jim James
Gabe Carell
Annie Laurie
Iola Barron
Rotary Quartette
W. S. Barron
John W. Black
R. R. Rush
L. E. Dowd
Ernest Elliott
Thomas Beckett
John
T. A. Adams
C S. Beckwith
S. M. Bird
J. W. Black
Wilson Bradley
J. F. Casey
W. J. Coulter
W. B. Cl
Kay Halse
T. Haswell
E. P. Humbert
H. N. June
J. W. James
J. H. Kraft
T K. Lawrence
W. H. Lawrence
M .L. Parker
J. M. Lawrence, Jr
Ivan Langford
Jno
A. Moore
Oak McKenzie
A. S. McSwain
W. I. McCulloch
Roy Montgomery
J. T. S. Park
D. D. Vasbinder
David Reid
J. L. Reese
Chas. Sosolik
H. T. Schovassa
M. FE. Wallace
D. L. Wilson
C. G. Walker
T. R. White
I. E. Warren
E. E. Yeager
Gabe Cazell
L. E Dowd
Allie Locke
Parker Family Visit and Households Schedule
Mrs John K Parker traveled to Houston for a visit with relatives. Miss Ida Parker will stay a week with Mrs Mary P Carr on West 26th Street.
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John K. Parker
Houston
Ida Parker
Mary P. Carr
West 26Th Street
Cotton futures close with declines in local spot prices
Cotton futures closed today from six to ten points lower, pushing local spot prices to 21 1 4 cents per pound with a middling basis.
Man Crushed in Tractor Accident Shocks Somerville
Gilbert Linthicum of Somerville was fatally injured when a tractor upset overturned on him. The accident occurred in Somerville as emergency responders were called to the scene.
Tragic Tractor Demonstration Fatality at Taylor's Prairie
Gilbert Linthecum, 39, of Somerville, dies after a tractor overturn during a demonstration at Taylor's Prairie below Koppe's plantation in Brazos Bottom. Companion W H Giesenschlag and nearby cotton pickers aided after the accident, Linthecum succumbs at Bryan Hospital. he formerly served as a state livestock inspector for Washington County.
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Taylor's Prairie
Koppe
Brazos
Bryan Hospital
Gilbert Linthecum
W. H. Giesenschlag
Somervile
Somerville Motor Company
Mr. Giesenschlag
Giesenschlag
Somerville
McCulloch- Gordon Undertaking
Brenham
The
Eagle
Linthecum
Washington County
That County
Burleson
Louisiana
Widow Nellie Ross Nominated as Democratic Governor Candidate
Nellie G. Ross widow of late Governor William H. Ross was chosen unanimously as Democratic nominee for governor by the Wyoming emergency state convention. Only Patrick O Connor opposed briefly before withdrawing, and the roll call ended with a chorus of ayes. Mrs Ross becomes the first woman nominated for Wyoming’s governorship.
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Associated Press
Cheyenne
Wyo
Nellie G. Ross
William H. Ross
Ross
George W. Patterson
Laramie
Albany County
Patrick O'Connor
Casper
O’connor
Wyoming
Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Houston releases quarantine cases exposed to fever
Eighty five persons who had been held in quarantine since a yellow fever case was discovered on October 7 were released today. None of those who had contact with the case developed symptoms and health officers said the danger of spread was over. Mrs Dora Wilson of Bryan was a guest of Mrs S A Cottle for the weekend.
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Associated Press
Houston
Senate to Begin Campaign Expense Probe This Thursday
Senator Borah, chair of the Senate committee on campaign expenditures, prepared for an exhaustive inquiry into campaign contributions and expenditures. He hoped to start formal hearings on Thursday in Chicago after today's preparations.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Senator Borah
Senate Committee On
Kurten Fair Set With Exhibits Speeches Rodeo and Radio
Kurten community fair opens Friday October 17 at 11 with an opening address. Luncheon hours and on grounds stands offer meals. 3 pm features a basketball game with Tabor, 4 pm rodeo led by Clifton Utsey, 6:30 band concert under Rev. J J Kasiske, evening program and radio concert by C E Griesser. Judge W C Davis will close the day.
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Kurten
Tabor
Clifford Utsey
Rev
J. J. Kasiske
C. E. Griesser
Bryan
W. C. Davis
Will Henderson
Menger Hotel Fire Threatens Total Destruction
A fire at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio spread to the third floor and neared total destruction after thirty minutes of battle. Two Firemen A J Ashback and W R Boyd of Engine Company No 5 were fatally injured when their steamer was struck by a streetcar and were hospitalized unconscious.
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San Antonio
Menger Hotel
A. J. Ashback
W. R. Boyd
Engine Company No. 5
New Orleans Cotton Market Sees Steadying Cables and Storm Watch
The Daily Gotton Letter reports a steadier market due to improved cables and Washington weather updates as a disturbance forms near Swan Island in the Northwestern Caribbean Sea. U.S. exports stay strong with 152000 bales since Friday, and shipboard totals show Galveston at 130000 and New Orleans at 28000 bales. Weather remains favorable overall with warm dry harvests, though tropical storm fear looms and inland conditions stay generally favorable. Semi weekly interior movement shows higher stock and mixed receipts, while prices ease from early advances amid hedge selling.
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H. and
B. Beer
A. S. McCollum
Bryan
New Orleans
Washington
Swan Island
Caribbean Sea
Yucatan Channel
Gulf of Mexico
Liverpool
American
United States
Galveston
Coolidge Links Reform to Religion at Asbury Statue Unveiling
President Coolidge spoke at the Francis Asbury statue unveiling in Washington noting that reform cannot be achieved by law alone. He said government cannot replace religion and that the nation’s progress rests on religious foundation traced to Bishop Asbury and early church influence.
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Francis Asbury
Methodist Episcopal Church In
Associated Press
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Methodist Episcopal Church
America
Congress
Bishop Asbury
New Gas Field Opens Near Mexia at 1600 Feet Depth
Mexia October 15. A gas field seven miles northeast of Mexia was opened today when the Carter Lytle Manningwell No 1 blew in unexpectedly. It produced 8,000,000 cubic feet of gas at a depth of 1,600 feet.
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Mexia
Associated Press
Carter-Lytle-Manningwell No. 1
A and M Show Horses at State Fair Dallas Bid
College horses travel to Dallas after quarantine lift to compete at the State Fair. Nine head include six Percherons and three Morgans, plus a curiosity mare mule and colt. Former winners Lafitte Mouzon Linees Pavia among participants. D W Buchanan will attend judging, then move to Waco Cotton Palace.
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Bryan Daily Eagle
College Station
Dallas
State Fair Management
Mule
Animal Kingdom
Texas
Morgan
Blondie
Red Oak
Alamo
Sellman
Rochelle
Fort Worth
Lafitte
Mouzon
Linees
Pavia
Cotton Palace
D. W. Buchanan
Waco
Dawes Plan loan subscription over-subscribed in London
London reports the British portion of the two hundred million dollar Dawes plan loan to Germany closed at 1 pm with clear over subscription. Mr and Mrs R J Halbrooks depart for a two week auto trip through South Texas visiting Wharton and Jackson counties. Mrs Halbrooks visits friends while Mr Halbrooks attends to piano tuning for customers.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
R. J. Halbrooks
Texas
Wharton
Jackson Counties
Street Fight Game in Canton Grips City
All traffic halts in Canton as street fighting game disruption escalates into a local civil confrontation. Police report tense clashes between factions while residents seek safety amid ongoing disorder.
Canton Street Fighting Between Volunteers and Red Army
The streets of Canton see heavy fighting between the Merchants' Volunteer Corps and a "red" army of Chinese laborers. Firing continued into the afternoon, blocking traffic outside Shameen.
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Associated Press
Canton
Merchants’ Volunteer Corps
Red” Army
Shameen
State Medical College class officers elected in Galveston
In Galveston on October 15, officers for the senior class of the State Medical College were chosen. President John King Glenn of Beaumont. Vice President J. T. Reily. Secretary-Treasurer P. C. Pedigo of Strawn. Sergeant at arms Lyle Hooker of Houston. honor council Sam Dunn of Tahoka. reporter Ed Coyle of San Antonio. Junior class officers include President William B. Cline of Bryan and others San Antonio.
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Galveston
State Medical College
John King Glenn
Beaumont
J. T. Reily
P. C. Pedigo
Strawn
Lyle Hooker
Houston
Sam Dunn
Tohoka
Ed Coyle
San Antonio
William B. Cline
Bryan
Wilson Adrian Latimer
Meridian
D. A. Harrison
Ozona
R. L. Cherry
Giddings
S. Wallace Allen
Malone
Rudolph Keener Harlan
Bartlett
Kummer Mother and Daughter Facing Oil Fraud Case
Promissory notes totaling 15.09 million dollars backed by claimed Texas oil lands were worthless. Mrs. Mary Kummer and her mother Anna Wachter are jailed as police investigate lavish living and charity donations amid the alleged fraud. Victims Sokohich and Muhr gave loans and received large notes.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nands
Texas
Mary Kummer
Anna Wachter
Joseph Sokohich
John Muhr
Sokohich
Muhr
Muhr and
Washington
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