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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
1
A column laments widespread tolerance of lawbreakers and excuses for violations. It notes bragging about speeding or beer purchases and argues such individuals cry foul when arrested, failing to accept consequences with sportsmanlike conduct.
The anthracite region suspends mining for 24 hours locking out 148000 mine workers. Officials warn about 10000 railroad workers joining the idle ranks by week’s end as Scranton posts rising unemployment.
Five Houston shareholders in Farmers National Bank of Hempstead, closed in February, are sued in federal court for assessments matching their stock. Names include J. W. Hamner and John Stefka with claims of 1000 dollars each, J. D. Harvey 7350 dollars, and Public National Bank 500 dollars. suit follows failure and OCC action.
Gatesville reports C. E. King, former superintendent of the State Juvenile Training School for Boys, has been reappointed by the State Board of Control to lead the institution after the death of E. S. Repp. He took charge on Tuesday amid unclear staff changes, with one source noting twenty nine employees lost their jobs. The record recalls King’s prior tenure during the Dell Thames killing and mentions H. G. Twyman’s murder indictment by Coryell County authorities.
Mrs Chas Martin reports a safe arrival in Venice California after a pleasant auto trip from Texas via Arizona and El Paso. She notes good weather, desert breezes, a sand storm encountered in Arizona, and ample hotels and camping cottages along the route. Prof Marten and family recently moved from College Station to Venice where he took a public schools position.
The Weather New Orleans September 2. For Bryan and vicinity tonight and Thursday generally fair.
Houston attorney and former Waco district judge Erwin Clark, 48, died at his home. An inquest ruled death by own action after his body was found in a locked room with escaping gas, eight hours before the family noticed.
Dr Jno A Held pastor of Bryan First Baptist closes a Kurten revival praising the loyal enthusiasm of the Kurten congregation. He reports strong results and will give illustrated travel lectures at the schoolhouse tonight to conclude the current week’s events.
Misses Bay Allie and Emma Montgomery arrive Thursday from Boulder Colorado where they spent the summer. They attended summer school at the University of Colorado since June 15. Allie returns to teach in Bryan schools Emma to teach in Navasota schools Ray leads physical training at Ft Worth Junior High.
Cotton futures closed 25 to 30 points higher with gains. Local spot quotes moved to 20 3 4 to 21 3 4 cents.
Lubbock September 1. Busts of Lincoln Davis Columbus Washington Lee and Wilson join five great Texans Houston Austin Crockett Johnson and Hogg in the hall of fame. Dr P W Horn says peace with the Daughters of Confederacy is possible. The college plans to open with 500 to 1000 students October 1 with ceremonies led by Dr Walter Splawn UT president and Dr W B Bizzell OU president.
Postmaster Roy Nichols prepares to host 500 delegates for the Texas Association of Postmasters annual convention in Houston. The two day session starts Monday September 7 with a Galveston trip planned for Wednesday by boat aided by the Chamber of Commerce.
Jimmy Woodyard a 16 year old student delivering the Houston Post-Dispatch was injured in a collision with a milk truck at the Hugo John corner on 24th street. He suffered a fractured skull and head wounds and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Paul Freeman of Western Public Service Company and F E Clifford of Stone Webster Houston announced in Bryan that they will return Friday to present in writing the firm’s offer to purchase Bryan’s public utilities. The open meeting invites any citizen to attend the hearing before the City Commission.
Charles Seal, examiner for the Interstate Commerce Commission, reported today that the proposed revision of oil rates from the Midcontinent Field covering Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana and Texas to traffic beyond Kansas City and Saint Louis was disapproved.
Robert Owen aged 71 died Tuesday night at the family home in Martins Prairie after a long illness. The funeral was held this afternoon with burial in Martins Prairie Cemetery. Mrs. Phillip K. Trant Jr and family delayed departure to Miami, Florida until next week due to the death and funeral.
Texas Legislature's appropriations totaling 17 531 745 become available September 1 for education eleemosynary institutions and the judiciary. Education receives 7 049 781. department 4 547 692. eleemosy nary 4 201 300. judiciary 1 732 972. Maximum ranger force reduced to 30. markets and warehouses merged with agriculture. Cowan retires from his post and may be reassigned by Gov. Ferguson.
The Philathea Class of the First Methodist Sunday school held its annual election at Mrs W L Porter’s home on West 26th street. Officers chosen for the new year beginning October 1st include Mrs Edgar Covey as president Miss Nell Cole first vice president Mrs Ross Dean second vice president Mrs Will K Gibbs secretary and Mrs S E Eberstadt treasurer. A full social report will appear in Friday’s Eagle social columns.
In El Paso area, numerous families from Sambrano Collingsworth and Alameda Acres flee rising Rio Grande waters pouring through river breaks. Flood crest expected within 24 hours. Meanwhile, many school trustees have not filed contracts. D. J. McDonald asks filings this week for approval so teachers can join the A and M College institute September 7 to 11.
In Goldthwaite Mills County a 14 year old boy, Joe Woods, was killed at a Rattler community gathering. A 15 year old companion allegedly stabbed him in the heart over a bee tree cutting dispute. Police report the incident occurred September 2.
Judge Victor L. Brooks of the Batts and Brooks law firm in Austin died suddenly at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning at the ranch home of Mrs. L. L. Tisdale near Fort McKavett in Menard County. He had arrived for vacation Sunday and fell ill Monday with Mrs. Brooks and their son Henry present. Brooks long served on the district bench in Austin and remained with the firm after Gregory left to become U S attorney general.
The following is a list of marriage licenses issued since the last publication per County Clerk A. S. McSwain. Willie Wilborn and Ruby Wren. L. H. Johnson and Miss Ethel Lee Evans. Joe Mariotta and Lucy Decara. Hester Avis and Ida Turner. Eugene Hill and Lizzie Washington. Antonio Cortez and Jesusa Chanchez. J. C. Williams and Olivia Miles. R. S. Grace and Dudye Fay Outlaw.
Col William Mitchell launches a strong statement after War Department reviews his book Winged Defense. He declares the truth about the U S Air Service will be exposed despite orders to suppress it. Mitchell vows to inform the American people about the service’s deplorable condition.
President Calles told Congress at the opening of the new session that Mexico and the United States are pursuing cordial relations and that Mexico intends to intensify this friendship. He also said Mexico aims to resume payments on foreign debts as soon as feasible while National needs are met.
Mr and Mrs D C McIntosh their son Charles Green and Mrs May Moffet arrived in Bryan after a 2500 mile overland drive from St Paul Minnesota via Madison Chicago Cairo Vicksburg Monroe Shreveport Longview Dallas and Bryan They rented the Worley cottage on College avenue and plan Bryan as their home Mr McIntosh will join A and M College as professor of Agricultural Education.
John A. Norris of Wharton, already on the board since May 4, 1919, is reappointed by Governor Miriam A. Ferguson and continues as chairman. C. R. Clark and A. H. Dunlap remain as board members appointed by Governor Neff.
New car registrations recorded since the last publication by County Tax Collector J. M. Ferguson and colleagues list entries from Bryan College Station and nearby areas. Mrs. W. M. Kelley and her daughter Margaret of Waco arrived this afternoon to visit sister Mrs. Lee J. Rountree.
Fifteen hours after PN-9 No. 1 vanished on a San Francisco to Honolulu flight Captain Moses stayed hopeful the seaplane and crew would be found soon after daybreak. The last signal came at 4 15 p m and placed the craft about 150 miles from Maui. PN-9 No. 3, towed by the destroyer William Jones, reached port after a forced down 300 miles off the California coast.
The Baylor College Club will meet Friday at 4 PM at Mrs. A. S. McSwain's home. Mrs. McSwain was elected president with Mrs. F. A. Bunting as vice president, Mrs. T. R. Batte as endowment chairman, and Miss Lidie Belle Pipkin as secretary treasurer.
The Bryan Rotary Club met at the Green Parrot Tea Room for a noon luncheon. s Moylan Bird introduced I E Shorty Warren who spoke about a Rotary district 47 directors’ meeting. the talk was technical and of interest mainly to Rotary members.
The seventh annual Texas division American Legion convention opened in Fort Worth with more than 1,000 ex service men in attendance. The 36th and 90th divisions also held their annual gatherings alongside the Legion's event.
Fort Worth September 2 forces in a parade will carry six stands of wartime colors from the Ninetieth Division with St Mihiel and Meuse Argonne battle streamers. Col Ike Ashburn will headline the business meeting at the Chamber of Commerce and speak at the reunion banquet.
A roster of individuals includes Reid J L Reese H T Schovassa W R Thomas D D Vasbinder M E Wallace D L Wilson I E Warren W R Powers Jr John A Crockett John Seeley Caldwell D H Reid F H Turner Mrs Roy Danforth H D Cuykendall Mr and Mrs Jno A Held Mrs Billie Collins Hal Greer associated with Greenville Texas Houston Texas.
Detroit, Mich. Charles Hughes opening the 49th American Bar Association meeting outlined issues facing the country including liberty and law, multiplicity of laws, encroachments on liberty and learning, judge pay, lawyer latitude in sensational cases, standards, and legal education for admission to the bar.
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