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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1919
Page
2
The author argues high rates and strikes threaten public access to essential services like coal and rail transport. They warn against arousing economic dependence on transport and urge collective regulation and common sense, noting many workers value fair pay and stable access to fuel. The piece calls for balancing industry needs with public welfare.
An editorial laments a lengthy appeal delaying justice after a guilty verdict. It argues for prompt action to resolve whether the inmate should remain jailed or be in the penitentiary, warning that slow appellate mills undermine public trust and liberty.
The piece discusses Black's amendment to a railroad control bill prohibiting conspired slowdowns by multiple workers, while allowing individual employees to quit. It notes potential future shifts if air transport grows and hints at railroad magnates' past power and vociferous rhetoric.
A Texan protest against Oklahoma patrols on Red River land. John Hornsby challenges Oklahoma control, backed by poet Jud Lewis who embodies Texan resolve. The piece pledges action to liberate compatriots and reclaim disputed oil sites amid regional tensions.
Citizens rally around nomers and a poetic leader, urging Jud and Liberty. The slogan Burk-Senator or Death prompts bold support while calls for Burk-Bet, You Bet and Viva Lewis and Crue Oil echo through the procession.
Westangton reports enforcement squads moving to halt manufacture and sale of liquor under wartime prohibition. Agents aim to tighten the ban while noting private home consumption remains possible under the act’s strict provisions.
Miss Georgia Watts of Lexington Kentucky rode atop a box car for 150 miles through Romanian mountains to deliver medicines and surgical supplies from Bucharest to the American Red Cross hospital in Craiova. She carried out the mission amid a typhus outbreak, securing consent from the station master and securing crates to the roof.
The Colonial theater is now under the management of Guy and Norman Boyett after a trade with Mr. and Mrs. M. Derden Chance. Norman Boyett, formerly with the Colonial, is active in Brownwood’s film business. The reopened house will debut Monday with top pictures and host Polly Ann on November 8, while undergoing repairs and overhauls.
Paris reports a flood of applications for M. Cognac’s fifty million franc fund to aid families of more than nine children. Trustees have received more than two thousand letters, including a mother boasting twenty one children born of the same wedlock, among the candidates for 25 000 franc grants.
Freak weather in Fort McMurray Alberta brings sudden winter as lakes freeze overnight and no thaw follows. Navigation closed October 14 as power boat Netraco crashes through Lake Athabasca with 22 passengers, mostly surveyors and geologists, making a safe landing.
Federal authorities report Dallas Fort Worth Ranger and Sweetwater merchants lost about one thousand dollars to forged money orders. A suspect was arrested at Ranger after money order blanks were stolen from an Oklahoma post office and stamps forged.
Fragmentary text shows a product label for Bromine Quinine laxative tablets with a signature line E. W. Grove. The readable portion suggests a claim about curing colds grip and influenza and notes a single Bromo Quinine on the box.
The Brazos County Red Cross held its second annual public meeting at Bryan Tabernacle with praise for the organization and its war work. E H Astin and Mrs Albert Buchanan led reports detailing over $10,000 raised, Junior Red Cross activities, and plans for the Third Roll Call.
Lawrence Mendola died from a gunshot wound to the head in a death exam shadowed by doubt over suicide or accident. Justice J W Hamilton noted no foul play but offered no final ruling. Funeral set for 4 pm at St Joseph's with interment at City Cemetery. out of town relatives from Dallas and Houston attend.
Neuralgia of the face shoulder hands or feet requires a powerful remedy. Ballard's Snow Liniment possesses that power and when rubbed in at the pain it relieves suffering and restores normal condition. Sold by Jenkins Drug Store and M. H. James.
Paris dispatches report Italian concern over a possible U S rejection of Italy on the Adriatic issue. Italian circles in Paris share the belief that Washington may not accept Rome’s proposals, signaling tension between the nations and the contemplated settlement.
The record lists annual membership 3615.00 dollars magazine membership 3.00 dollars and miscellaneous income 3385.94 dollars. It notes a balance in bank on November 1, 1918 of 3890.98 dollars.
Wireless dispatches report Siberian peasants clashing with Japanese forces in the Trans Baikal and Amur regions. The third Japanese division is said to be suffering heavy losses and being replaced by the fifth division.
Washington reports that Director General Hines has not decided on the railway trainmen wage demands. Officials of the railroad administration met with President Lee and the union strike committee to review how the wage board's recommendations could be applied in practice.
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a great bowel regulator that purifies the system and vitalizes the blood. It claims to improve digestive organs in fine vigorous condition and notes it is sold by Jen.
At an Orange meeting the barbers voted to raise share prices from 20 cents to 25 cents and haircuts from 40 cents to 50 cents with other prices in proportion. They also agreed to begin work one hour earlier to match the new time.
London reports Cecil Harmsworth of the foreign office told the House of Commons that the German peace treaty could become effective on Armistice Day and that formal ratification was hoped for by November 11.
An advertisement promotes Herbine as a bowel regulator that aids the liver and stomach and restores strength. It is sold by Jenkins' Drug Store and M. H James.
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