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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1935
Page
4
President Roosevelt spoke at the third annual mobilization for human needs urging private and local agencies to resume larger scale relief as federal direct aid winds down. He cited rising purchasing power since 1932 and warned that unemployables in Brazos county and beyond must be supported by charities as government aid ends.
State health officials report August malaria cases in Texas reached 4993 the highest since 1922 with 6716 cases in August 1922. They warn malaria and dengue fever cause heavy economic and life losses and call for joint city county state federal action to control mosquito-borne disease.
The piece notes Mussolini may concede to some Ethiopian demands to offset East African campaign costs or press ahead with invasion. It contrasts Hitler's hidden debt with Roosevelt's public deficit figures and cites war talk affecting commodities like wheat and cotton amid neutral policy.
Seven Texas cities are pursuing Public Works Administration funds to establish municipal power and light plants. The push reflects interest in municipal ownership and operation, echoing Bryan's example as a model.
New York greets Amon G Carter a famed Texas newspaper publisher known for his loyal fans and sharp stage presence. The piece details his New York reception, friendships with Will Rogers and others, and notes his penchant for publicity stunts and party scenes across Manhattan venues. It also mentions Carter’s hat and Russian origin anecdote amid portraits of clubs and entertainers shaping the city’s social scene.
A band arrived on 46th Street playing El Capitan as residents note the interruption then remark it has been ages since a good house march past.
The piece contrasts a Texas judge citing journalists for contempt for publishing testimony in the Clyde Thompson case with a Peoria mob incident where two thousand people sought access to a court. It argues editors and reporters follow ethics, publishing only verifiable facts from hearings, and questions the judge's demand to suppress coverage. The author cautions against restricting publicity and stresses public access to proceedings.
Christian Science Monitor argues the Liberty League bench cannot bind the Supreme Court and urges respect for constitutional finality. It cautions against partisan tactics and legalism, urging social dialogue over broad legalistic battles between labor and corporations.
The passage argues that using contempt threats would backfire, citing the Peoria case and implying that similar moves by judges would provoke mob rule and greater upheaval. It stresses that the public funds court maintenance and should influence judicial remedies.
The piece argues that press access to court evidence aids public awareness and deterrence, while upholding rules of court procedure. It cites Texas cases where full trial testimony was published, noting editors should face contempt only if fairness is lacking and stressing newspapers must balance duty to inform with judicial integrity.
Geneva September 24. Frank B Kellogg famous American peacemaker resigns as a judge of the permanent court of international justice. The letter cites health issues and possible inability to attend sessions, though the league had anticipated his resignation for some time.
Austin reports Speaker Coke Stevenson jokes about time for a session and deer season. Highway patrol exams draw 200 in Austin with 1000 applicants. a spelling challenge exposes misread names. Governor Allred receives a carved cigar box from a Nebraska convict appealing not to be sent back to Texas after parole issues.
Tulsa Oklahoma schools will show hazard and street crossing films to students this year in an effort to repeat last term's record of no automobile related student deaths. The program includes pictures of safe crossing and lectures when shown at each school.
Austin report says Attorney General William McCraw has collected 60409 since January 1 in excess fees from former county officials without filing suits. The legislative committee found these fees for extra mileage on arrests and other hearings were not entitled. McCraw ordered assistants to pursue court actions against officials and bondsmen.
Oil from 80 wells in the New Samfordyce field in the Lower Rio Grande Valley will begin moving to storage tanks and then to consumers in October. The first 100,000 barrels will flow through a pipeline to Port Isabel and go to the Italian government aboard Italian ships. T. Frank Murchinson, president of Valley Pipeline Co., leads a $825,000 line 85 miles from the city to the field, with a refinery to be operating in two to three months.
A parcel of bonds valued at 150000 was found on Wall Street and turned to the police by 17 year old Albert Coerreri. The property belonged to C F Childs & Company and had been dropped by two messengers en route to a nearby office.
At home cards birth announcements and calling cards highlighted by Eagle Printing Co offering high class engraved and processed wedding invitations and prizes described as agreeable.
Nell remarks that Will Rogers shows the simple life protects heirs from ruin. She notes riches and fame can tempt bad judgment, while prudent management after death offers better outcomes for those left behind.
The piece urges recognizing beauty in flowers trees sunshine and blue skies. It argues appreciation opens new vistas of enjoyment broadening life and inward joy when practiced regularly.
The Bryan College interurban car made its first regular trip last night with a full load, praised as a great improvement over smaller cars. Also noted are local residents’ travels, a new display case for dress trimmings, and the chartering of the National Anti-Tipping League with capital stock of 1000 dollars and New Braunfels incorporators H. C. Henne H. Stein and J. R. Fuchs. aims include expanding nationwide to curb highwaymen and tippling bandits on trains.
The American Royal Live Stock and Horse Show program for October 1926 is taking shape with a strong junior focus. 4 H club youths will judge livestock and identify meats on October 18, preceding the opening day, while inter collegiate and vocational contests follow on Saturday and Monday. Over 150 judging teams last year signal a growing, powerful annual event.
Nearly 100 old time Texas longhorns, a nearly extinct livestock type, are protected on the Wichita game preserve in southwestern Oklahoma. The 61,000 acre refuge also houses about 299 buffalo, 222 elk, 506 Virginia deer and 200 wild turkeys under U.S. Biological Survey protection.
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