Closing Their Eyes In Campaign for President Debate
The piece questions Josephus Daniels claims that prohibition modification cannot be achieved and argues such belief ignores signs the other way. It cites Senator Borah at Salisbury challenging Daniels and notes continuation on page 4 of the Eagle.
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The
Eagle
United States
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Smith
Mr. Daniels
Senator Borah
Salisbury
Raskob
Bryan pastor Rev Ed Nelson 70 to be buried at Shiloh Church
Rev Ed Nelson 70 a colored Baptist preacher died in Bryan yesterday and will be buried tomorrow at Shiloh Baptist Church where J W Rhodes is pastor. Ben Goode of Bertram and wife and daughter from Beaumont visited Bryan and A and M College en route to Beaumont. They stopped to see Mrs Lee J Rountree, an old acquaintance.
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Ed Nelson
Bryan
Shiloh Baptist Church
J. W. Rhodes
Ben Goode
Bertram
H. Bowers
Beaumont
A. and
M. College
Ben Jr
Lee J. Rountree
Saunders Plans Nationwide Clarence Saunders Stores Inc
Clarence Saunders announces a new corporation named Clarence Saunders Stores Inc to expand his grocery chain nationwide. Twenty capitalists from the North and East will join him, with a Delaware charter to be applied for this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Memphis
Clarence Saunders
Bryan Sees 44 Degree Plunge in Cold Wave
Bryan recorded 48 degrees as the lowest for the season with a sharp 44 degree drop from a prior 92. Forecasters expect fair weather ahead and a gradual rise in temperature.
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Bryan
Cora Belle Wilson and J. C. Gaines Weds in Hillsboro
Miss Cora Belle Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Wilson Hillsboro and J C Gaines Bryan Texas A and M entomology department were married Saturday evening by Rev Caldwell. They left for Bryan to reside and begin married life.
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Hillsboro
Cora Belle Wilson
J. C. Gaines
Bryan
Caldwell
Wilson
Ed Wilson
Department of Entomology
Texas A. and M. College
County Superintendent Secures Bond Issuance for New School
County Superintendent D. J. McDonald returned from Austin after meetings with the state department of education. He successfully obtained authorization to issue school bonds for a new school building in the county’s north end.
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D. J. McDonald
Austin
State Department of Education
Bryan Youth John S Smith Elected Freshman Class President
John Sidney Smith son of Mr and Mrs John Sidney Smith and Baylor University student is elected president of the freshman class for the first term of 1928. The hometown Bryan community takes pride in the achievement.
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Bryan
John Sidney Smith
Baylor University
Waco
Women Students Finding Jobs at Texas Woman's College
Forty five senior graduates from Texas Woman's College in Fort Worth show diverse paths after graduation. Twenty four have teaching posts, three entered business careers, three pursue further study, four are married, and the remainder seek other activities.
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Fort Worth
Las Spring
Texas Woman’s College
Tortzer
Dallas Man Is Shot Down by A Policeman
Harry Leahy's death sentence for the murder of Dr. A. J. Ramsey in Live Oak county was upheld by the court of criminal appeals. Ramsey's body was found in a shallow grave after Leahy, accused of regaining a ranch bought at a sheriff's sale, was tried again in Williamson county.
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A. J. Ramsey
Mathis
Live Oak County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Ramsey
Shallow Grove
Associated Press
Austin
Harry Leahy
Leahy
Williamson County
Executed Friday for Murder in Texas Prison
J R Bob Silver faces execution Friday for the slaying of Roscoe Wilson a Fort Worth theater cashier during a botched hold up Texas rangers have guarded the state penitentiary in Huntsville after threats of outside rescue Extra precautions include floodlights added guards and a watchdog to prevent a break in Only three stays of execution have been granted by Governor Moody.
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Huntsville
J. R
Bob) Siver
State Penitentiary
Silver
Roscoe Wilson
Fort Worth
Texas Rangers
No. 1
Moody
McCutcheon Dead in New York Lunch Club Event
George Barr McCutcheon, famed author of Beverly of Graustark and Brewster's Millions, died after collapsing at a Dutch Treat Club luncheon in the Hotel Martinique New York. He was 62, long troubled by heart disease and previously banned from strenuous activity. He began as a Lafayette Journal reporter at 28 and became a Lafayette Courier city editor, brother to Chicago cartoonist John T. McCutcheon.
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New York
George Barr McCutcheon
Beverly of
Martinique
McCutcheon
Indiana
Author’s League of America
America
Rodney's
Police Rule Deaths of Waldman Children Accident
New York authorities say two small sons of Mrs. Milton Waldman died in an 18 story hotel fall an accident. The medical examiner continues investigation into the case with police ruling it accidental for now.
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Associated Press
New York
Milton Waldman
Cotton Market Steady as Futures Inch Without Change
Cotton futures held at yesterday's levels while local spot prices ranged from 18 1 4 to 18 4 cents per pound reflecting a flat market.
Ed Hall Visits Bryan Commentary on City Growth
Ed Hall, former president and organizer of the First State Bank and head of City National Bank, now leading an Dallas insurance company, spends a few days in Bryan as a guest of friends. He earlier served as State Insurance and Banking Commissioner under Governor Neff and praises Bryan's recent development toward a big city basis.
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Ed Hall
First State Bank
City National Bank
Dallas
Bryan
Hall
Pat Neff
Local Solons in Caldwell Today
Hon. Charles Gainer senator elect and Representative W. S. Barron left Caldwell for Giddings to confer with state highway committee representatives. They plan to nominate a district member to this committee to push for a systematic Texas road building program before the next legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gainer
W. S. Barron
Giddings
Texas
Chicago Bombed Again Tuesday
A second bombing in two months hits the Wacker Grill near the loop. Police suspect a bootleg war behind the attack as the exterior is wrecked and windows are shattered across a block.
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Chicago
Wacker Grill
Loop District
Bishops Back Strict Prohibition Enforcement
In Washington the house of bishops of the Episcopal Church urged strict and impartial enforcement of prohibition and anti narcotic laws. They welcomed renewed government efforts and called on church members to set an example of obedience to law essential for democracy, reaffirming the 1925 convention stance.
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Washington
House of Bishops of
The
Episcopal Church
Committee On Social Service
Pastor Surprised With Big Pounding at Home
The Free Baptist Church members gathered for a Sunday School session then secretly visited Rev. M. L. Hollis and his wife at their home. They presented boxes and bankets of food and gifts in a friendly pounding lasting about an hour. The congregation expressed gratitude and well wishes for their work in Bryan.
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The
Free Baptist Church
M. L. Hollis
Hollis
Bryan
Ladies Honored by Bryan Lions Club at Halloween Ballroom
The Bryan Lions Club entertained wives and lady friends in the La Salle Hotel ballroom with an elaborate Halloween themed program. The event featured extensive decor, humor acts, and a large appreciative audience enjoying the royal evening.
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la Salle Hotel
Bryan’s Lions Club
Frank Conaway Wins Second Prize on Corn at Fair
County Agent Benson reports Frank Conaway captured second prize in the boys contest at the Dallas Fair for corn exhibited. The entry used Sure Cropper corn, a dependable drouth resisting variety, though not a showy display, favored in Brazos County.
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Frank Conaway
Benson
Dallas Fair
Frank
Brazos County
Carnes Again Is Indicted In Embezzlement Case
Fulton county grand jury returns eighteenth indictment against Clinton S. Carnes treasurer of the Baptist home mission board charging embezzlement of bonds valued at 12908.88 and appropriation of proceeds. Solicitor General Boykin says no bond increase and additional indictments will be sought.
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Atlanta
Fulton County Grand Jury
Clinton S. Carnes
Baptist Home Mission Board
Boykin
Carnes
Thanksgiving Proclamation Calls for Thanks on November 29
President Coolidge issued the annual proclamation urging the nation to give thanks on Thanksgiving Day November 29. He praised prosperity in agriculture, industry and commerce and noted peace in the past year.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Alfred Smith to Speak in Boston on Campaign Train
Governor Alfred Smith Democratic presidential candidate leaves Albany on a special train for Boston with stops at Springfield and Worcester and arrival planned for 3 30 P M in Boston.
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Alfred Smith
Boston
Albany
Associated Press
WN. Y
Alred Smith
Springfield
Worcester
Hoover to Speak in St Louis on Nov 2
Herbert Hoover will depart Washington for a final campaign swing. He will address a St Louis audience on the night of November 2, as announced today.
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Hoover
St. Louis
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Zeppelin Will Fly Over West LAKE HURST
Hans Von Schiller navigator of the Graf Zeppelin announced the airliner would leave for the Middlewest tonight if weather permits. It is being taken from the hangar.
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Lake Hurst
Hans von Schiller
Middlewest
Chicago Home Safe Blasted in Jewelry Heist
An explosion at Charles Bowley’s Chicago apartment early today blasted the safe wall. The blast is believed to have breached a safe containing jewelry valued at about $20,000, suggesting a deliberate theft.
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Chicago
Charles Bowley
Initial Reading of The Torch Bearers Prompted Praise
The Torch Bearers was read by the tentative cast last night at Sam Crenshaw home, Bryan Little Theatre president. Judge Burton of Allen Academy directed the read through. The Little Theatre plans a November 21 performance, a highlight for Texas theatre fans.
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Sam Crenshaw
Bryan Little Theatre
Judge Burton
Allen Academy
Little Theatre
Texas
Night Classes to Be Given at Bryan Schools
Bryan City Schools will offer evening trade classes under the Smith Hughes Vocational Act with no instruction cost to students. A one dollar enrollment fee shows interest. materials are paid by students. Federal and state funds reimburse 75 percent of instructional costs. Classes include auto mechanics building trades plumbers and welding with entry requiring 16 plus one year of related experience.
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Board of Education
Bryan City Schools
Smith- Hughes Vocational Act
City School of
Bryan
E. L. Williams
C. H. Fern
Department of Industrial Education
Supt. Durham
G Fern
Industrial Educa Department
A. & M. Lege
F. A. Bunting
Mr. Fern
Lindbergh Honored by Mexican Officials on Hunt Start
Colonel Charles Lindbergh arrived at Hal Mangum ranch south of Eagle Pass where Mexican officials gave him carte blanche to travel and hunt. He was greeted by ranch owner Mangum and Sheriff Albert Haysser as President Calles sent warm greetings.
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Eagle Pass
Charles Lindbergh
Halmangum Ranch
Here
President Calles
Mangum
Albert Haysser
Oklahoma Family Narrowly Survives Auto Wreck
A Bryan street collision between a westbound Bry an Truck and a southbound Chevrolet sedan nearly ended in tragedy. Bill Zigo, his wife and four children, en route from Oklahoma to Houston, escaped with injuries as the overturned car trapped some passengers before being moved to a local shop for repairs. The family planned to continue to Houston once the repairs were complete.
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West 23Rd Street
Wheelock Avenue
Bill Zigo
Oklahoma
Bryan
Houston
Zigo
Dean Kyle Heads to San Antonio Agricultural Program
Dean E. J. Kyle departed for San Antonio to attend the annual Agricultural program hosted by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. About 150 agricultural leaders county agents and home demonstration agents are to be present with Kyle among the speakers.
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College Station
E. J. Kyle
San Antonio
W. P. Fletcher Shot by Dallas Police After Refusing to Surrender
Dallas report says W. P. Fletcher, 49, was shot by officers when found in a brake after allegedly wounding an officer. Fletcher refused to surrender and fired first, near where A. A. Ivey was struck in the left arm. Fletcher died almost instantly.
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Associated Press
Dallas
W. P. Fletcher
A. A. Ivey
Fletcher
Lumbermen Meet in Colorado for Texas Convention Program
Colorado reports a West Texas Lumbermen convention set for November 10 with business talks by Texas association leaders and illustrated by a three reel motion picture. The Colorado Country Club golf course will host visitors and musical entertainment is planned. Ed Martin bought an interest in Kaplan and Co and will run stock at the store while Kaplan focuses on painting papering and interior work.
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Ed Martin Bays
Colorado
Kaplan & Company
Associated Press
West Texas Lumbermen’s
John E. Hill
Amarillo
Numbermen’s Association of Texas
J. D. McCollum
San Angelo
W. F. Wallace
McCamey
H. C. Eaton
Tyler
R. J. Tolson
Waco
J. K. Brady
Stamford
J. R. Fielder
Abilene
Frank Hardin
Brownwood
R. J. Moore
Midland
Frank Harrell
Cisco
W. P. Hogan
Robert Gray
Rotan
B. B. Hail
J. B. Glenn
Odessa
J. Fred Phillip
Big Spring
Eaton
Colorado Country Club
Ed Martin
Votes Ticket for 64 Years
F G Crawford of Oakville Live Oak county has voted the Democratic ticket straight for 64 years and will do so again in November. He will be 86 next birthday and says death would prevent him from casting a regular ballot. Crawford is a Civil War veteran. his father was a government clerk under President Lamar.
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Austin
F. G. Crawford
Oakville
Live Oak County
C. A. Wheeler
Travis County
Crawford
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Texas
Y M C A Leaders Plan at Bryan and College Station
Claude D. Nelson state student secretary of the Y M C A is in Bryan and College Station with M L Cashion secretary of the Y at A and M College. He aims to revive the High R organization at Bryan high school and has prior ties to the area.
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Claude D. Nelson
Bryan
M. L. Cashion
A. & M. College
Nelson
Bryan High School
Moody Attacks Borah Over Wilson Friendship Claim in Texas
Governor Moody criticized Senator Borah for praising Wilson’s memory while Borah campaigned in Dallas under anti Smith banners for Hoover. Moody recalled Borah’s 1917 remarks condemning selective service as unaligned with Wilson and warned against partisan meddling in Texas Democratic loyalties.
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Associated Press
Austin
United States
Borah
Texas
Wilson
Moody
Dallas
Hoover
Woodrow Wilson
Weather Report for Bryan Area
Special to The Eagle reports for Bryan and vicinity: Tonight and Thursday expect fair skies. Local conditions remain dry with no significant precipitation anticipated. Temperature guidance not provided in the brief.
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The
Eagle
New Orleans
Bryan and Vicinity
Readers roast campaign mudslinging and party loyalties
A letter rails against high brow insults in the Hoover Smith presidential race. The writer mocks claims of schizoid versus synoptic types and calls for plain language. Family views split along party lines amid heated public interest and cross party loyalties.
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