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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1923
Page
1
In Fort Worth on October 17 Associated Press reports Mrs. William Broussard, 28, is on trial for killing her husband Louis Broussard on September 16. This marks a second jury trial after a prior disagreement. Prosecution says cold blood murder. defense argues fear of imminent death and accusations of infidelity.
Senator Smoot of Utah announced that a meeting of the American Debt Commission would occur within a week or ten days after a conference with Secretary Mellon. He did not disclose the changes to the prior plan to delay meetings until Congress convenes.
Oklahoma City reports the state emerging from its worst flood, with thousands homeless, two dead, millions in property damage, and widespread disruption to rail, road traffic and utilities. Floodwaters recede as refugees return home and relief agencies care for about 1,000 people.
David Lloyd George cancels all engagements for today as doctors order rest after a temperature and fatigue. He plans to keep a speaking engagement tonight at the International Amphitheatre in the stockyards if possible, with reminders of President Harding's death and Wilson's breakdown influencing care. Local visitors Ed Martin and C M Risinger were noted in Bryan, while Bettie Greer of Wellborn is mentioned with family illness.
The Edge Fair on October 11 showcased prize winners across categories. Winners include T Elliott for best farm exhibit, Andrew George for greatest variety, J O Orr for multiple crop and animal prizes, and many others in fruit, vegetables, poultry, livestock, and handwork with post event notes of a six o clock barbecue raising over $75 and secretarial sales totaling $25.
Berlin dispatch reports city authorities opened 14 feeding kitchens offering free meals and wood and coal allowances to aid the unemployed. The districts that saw food rioting yesterday are quiet again after relief measures were announced.
Tucker Royall of Palestine banker was named to the University of Texas board of regents to succeed the late Fred W. Cook of San Antonio. The telegram from Governor Pat M. Neff reached Royall in Dallas as he considered the offer and expressed appreciation while saying he would think it over.
Special to Bryan Dally Bugle reports that on October 17 forty four years after the Harper's Ferry raid United States Marines led by Colonel Robert E Lee captured John Brown. The incident is said to have fanned public sentiment toward the Civil War similar to Archduke Ferdinand's assassination sparking European conflict.
El Paso high school junior class, about 250 students, voted during school hours to ban beads ear rings and bagels while cosmetics were limited to moderation. They also considered a uniform dress and agreed to plain neat inexpensive attire with no fixed style or color for school days.
A show herd of 25 registered Angora goats and 20 registered tambouillet sheep from College Substation No. 14 will travel to the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. J. M. Jones leads the exhibit, handling transport from San Angelo and serving as assistant livestock manager at the fair. All animals were bred by the College except one 22 year old tambouillet ram ewe donated by T. L. Dinsdale and Houston residents.
Miss Cora Garth will entertain the Bridge Club at her home on South Bryan Street Thursday afternoon at 8 o clock.
At the American Legion convention Alvin Owsley, national commander, argued military safety for the United States depends on either near armament limitation or building the world’s most powerful combined air fleet with adequate land and sea forces. Delegates focused on organization policy athletic contests sightseeing tours and an elaborate aerial program.
Weldon Orr and Floyd Moore of Edge and Clyde Wilson of Tabor led their clubs with top scores in club work and earned a Tuesday departure for the boys educational encampment at the Dallas fair.
Texas prison committee urges using inmates to grow truck crops, poultry and other produce to cut costs. The report notes state institutions bought $350000 in forage vegetables eggs and dairy last year and cites Florida as a model with self supporting prison farms.
Texas Public Health Association reports 636 miles of tuberculosis Christmas Seals for the 16th annual Texas sale. The state quota is 40 800 000 seals, sold for one cent each. Seals fund health education clinics camps nursing and lectures, featuring a child by a fireplace with Santa Claus formed by smoke and the red cross emblem.
Cotton futures closed 10 to 15 points lower while local spot prices held at 28 cents middling basis.
In Brazos County a jury at the 85th district court Tuesday handed one year each in the state penitentiary to Robert Thomas and Charlie Ward after guilty pleas to manufacturing intoxicating liquors. Lenora Bishop vs H and T C Railway is set for trial today over auto accident injuries.
In Ft Worth on October 17 the defense objected to much of the government testimony in the Frederick Cook fraud trial. C W Whitmer testified about Burk Hoyt Oil Company stock purchases and transfers into the Petroleum Producers Association of which Cook is president.
In Greenville Texas the Mustang Colts rallied after a slow first half to defeat Burleson College 27 to 9. Cortemeglia led the attack with multiple touchdowns and solid runs while Hempsell contributed two field goals.
Brazos County A and M Ex Students Association elected officers at College Station. Col C C Todd named president for the coming year with Lichte Stangel and Burges as vice presidents and Dillingham as secretary. Directors Finley Howell Marburger reelected. Retiring president Williamson announced pledges of 68 Brazos county donors totaling 6475 dollars for five years.
Rev. J. J. Tatum Rev. C. B. Thompson and Rev. J. B. Brown leave Bryan for North Zurich to attend the Central Texas Free Baptist Association meeting. The association covers Grimes Brazos and Madison counties with a strong turnout anticipated and a full program planned through Sunday.
The grand jury began investigating yesterday's slaying of William Cook seven miles south of Grand Center. J. C. Boles, a rural mail carrier, is held in jail on the shooting charge. Mrs. Cook, widow, is postmistress at Choice.
Governors and executive representatives from 37 states and territories met in West Baden Indiana for their annual conference. Topics included prohibition enforcement taxation agriculture uniform legislation water power development and railroad valuation with Governor Pat M Neff of Texas among the attendees.
Bryan residents, especially the young, pack the streets to view the Golden Brothers Wild Animal Show. Wagons and cages were unloaded at the 28th Street crossing around 8 am, drawing a large crowd. The single day engagement ends tonight with no future Bryan performances planned.
Chamber of Commerce directors met Tuesday at 10:00 to hear a report from a Austin trip committee seeking to restore East West Highway No. 45 from Huntsville to Austin via Bryan. The group argued the Bryan route and direct Huntsville to Austin link would shorten the road by 45 miles and better connect state institutions and the A and M College. The Highway Commission will consider the matter, with another Brazos county road policy meeting set for Friday October 19 before a final Chamber report.
Mrs Martha Moore returns to Mexia after a pleasant visit in Bryan with her son W P Moore and family.
Mrs J H Edinburgh travels to Marlin to visit her mother Mrs Labreek then plans to attend the Cotton Palace event in Waco before returning.
Paris authorities barred the screening of The Birth of a Nation until all scenes with negroes and the Ku Klux Klan are removed. Filmmen warn a government reversal could trigger a suit for 2,000,000 francs indemnity as contracts valued at three million francs are at stake.
In San Antonio Ramon De Negri arranged a flight for Dr Aureliano Urrutia to accompany President Obregon’s care at Lake Chapala. Obregon, wounded in battle, has faced ongoing arm issues and a contested illness with heart trouble reported after leaving Mexico City. Dr Urrutia, former Huerta interior minister, joined the medical effort following Obregon’s deteriorating condition.
Bail of 10000 was granted by the Court of Criminal Appeals to Jeff Hicks who is jailed in Cherokee county charged with killing Ocie Payne following a quarrel. The court denied rehearing in Luther Collins death penalty case and sent the conviction for a new trial.
The actions of H H Young versus H T C Railroad and Lyndall Young versus the same were settled out of court by counsel agreement. Damages totaled 2150 dollars for the Young family trio riding with Mrs. Young near 28th street in June 1922. Peter Zurkoski's liquor manufacturing case was reset for October 15 as the jury was dismissed.
J D Batte of Allen Farm traveled to Bryan for a daytime visit. The encounter highlights agricultural ties and local farming interests in the region.
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