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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
3
In Hammond Indiana today five former Standard Steel Car workers were killed and fifteen injured when police clashed with a crowd of foreign born strikers. Police fired about seventy five shots after the crowd dispersed, with leaders arrested and no officers hurt.
Cardinal Mercier primate of Belgium arrives in New York aboard the Northern Pacific to thank the United States for war aid. He is met by Archbishop Hays, will stay at the archbishop’s residence, then visit Baltimore to spend a week with Cardinal Gibbons. He will review the First Division parade tomorrow.
The Roumanian delegation to the peace conference says it will not sign the Austrian peace treaty. Austria and other powers are scheduled to sign tomorrow at 10 o clock.
President Wilson told Minnesota lawmakers that high living costs stem from world war sacrifices and waste. He said the United States must define its role in peace and praised ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment. He urged a global economic settlement to prevent disruption.
Austin reports the story of Pilot Knob near the city where three thirty foot shafts failed to penetrate a hard nephelite basalt layer. UT tests show rock with 52 000 psi crushing strength, ideal for road surfacing, the deposit six miles from a railroad and 700 feet thick.
Dallas readers receive a signed item from the Vigilantes of Dallas stating they will pursue profiteering. The note calls for rent reductions to the level of two years prior to curb profiteers.
General Pershing avoided the public reception in New York by staying in his hotel until the scout review in Central Park. He will attend a late reception hosted by the Elks, with a large delegation from El Paso and other lodges present.
Piles cured in 6 to 14 days by PAZO OINTMENT. Instant relief from itching and discomfort after first application. Refund offered if unsatisfied. Apply to affected area as directed for best results.
John H. Kirby of Houston spoke at Chester Texas on September 8 supporting the Bailey principles. He argued the Democratic party’s core government principles, defended states rights on prohibition and voting, and criticized labor strikes while praising farmers and democracy.
Mrs. Julia Wipprecht, in her eightieth year, died after four months of suffering at her home on 29th Street. Father J. B. Gleissner officiated at the 4 p.m. funeral at the Wipprecht home and grave in City cemetery. She was survived by two sons Rudolph and Walter and two daughters Ida Japhet and Elseth Wipprecht.
Mr and Mrs J W Cloud of Kurten were in Bryan today visiting their son T A Cloud and family.
At a September meeting led by Mayor G H Boynton the Bailey for Governor group in Bailey Texas formed a central club. J J Cleveland was elected president with about twenty vice presidents from across the state to circulate petitions urging Joseph W Bailey to consent to run for governor.
About 2000 delegates from the United States and Canada attend the United Mine Workers of America biennial convention in Cleveland. Key issues include wage hikes from 25 to 40 percent and a six hour day with a five day week, plus calls for shorter hours due to unemployment. A joint scale conference will set the new wage scale, and talks on nationalizing mines proceed as a policy matter. The meeting is led by John L. Lewis in place of the ailing Frank Hayes.
Tabor Community Welfare club announces the September 18 fair with an eight page prize catalogue. Officers include Miss Mary Locke and J. L. Cobb. Department heads cover farm, horses, cows, poultry, canning, culinary, needlework, floral, athletics. Finance committee lists multiple members. Winners may enter county exhibition on Turkey Day and possibly the Texas state fair in Dallas.
Mexico City September 8 The Mexican war department orders border troops to flash red and green signals as warning to American aviators who have crossed the frontier and fly over Mexican territory.
Ballard's Snow Liniment promises deep penetration to ease neuralgia in the face, shoulder, hands, or feet. Rubbed on the painful area it claims to relieve suffering and restore normal condition, sold at Jenkins' Drug Store and H. James. J. S. Smith arrived in the Harris School neighborhood this morning from his home.
Vigilant central Paris telegraph operators intercepted about a thousand urgent dispatches from commission merchants ordering holdbacks on butter and other foods during the recent price crisis. The reads showed producers and markets flooded with cancelled orders as fears of famine prompted action. The government said it took responsibility for the telegraphers' actions.
E. M. McCaskill, ex 30th Infantry, 90th division who lost a hand in the St Mihiel drive, says Bryan is all right and has secured housing with the help of the commercial club secretary for himself and his wife. He plans to move from Yoakum to Bryan Monday to enter A and M college this month to study for cotton classer. They will reside with Mr and Mrs Dave Munday. The secretary reports four of ten applicants have found housing so far.
Local sleuths traced a craps game near Old Booneville three miles from Bryan. Sheriff Morehead and Constable Lon Baker questioned about 35 white men in a Jim Crow scene at the improvised Temple of Chance. The raid’s informer remains unnamed and no official comment was given.
Leroy Harth president of the Imperial Motor company, a wealthy Knoxville man, was mysteriously shot last night and died on a farm house porch where he sought refuge. Police seek a woman named by Harth as his alleged assailant. His automobile was found nearby. The theory suggests the woman left the car and the shooting followed.
John L. Hensarling traveled from Wellborn for a day of business activities. He conducted meetings and engaged with local merchants during his visit.
Captain John Douglas Daly a respected Bryan resident died at home at 1 30 this morning after a year of declining health. Born in New York City on March 17 1851 he came to Bryan in 1874 and built Daly Dry Goods. He served on the city council and as city recorder and was active in St Joseph Church A C U W Knights of Pythias and Knights of Columbus. He is survived by four children and several grandchildren. Funeral set for tomorrow with requiem at St Joseph Church and burial in the family plot.
Beaumont report states that since September 1, employees across all departments of the Eastern Texas Electric company have been receiving additional pay. The company cites its policy to aid employees in meeting the continued high cost of living as the reason for the wage increase.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a strength boosting blood purifier. It claims to purify blood with quinine and iron, improves appetite and color, and is popular in thousands of homes for malaria or body-building aid at 60 cents per bottle.
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