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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1915
Page
3
Edward B. Jordan was found guilty of murdering his father J B Jordan near Dunn last February. The jury returned the verdict today in Snyder Texas, sentencing him to twenty five years in prison.
Last bulletin projected disturbances crossing the continent from September 24 to 28 and September 30 to October 4. Warm waves were expected September 23 to 27 and September 29 to October 20, with cool waves September 26 to 30 and October 2 to 6. Temperatures for these two weeks are anticipated.
A concise observation notes that many men who mix politics with business find their political sense lacking and their ventures failing.
Thirty persons died when crowds fired in Cananea Mexico on Tuesday afternoon. No foreigners injured though 30 Americans fled toward the border. Officials say border clashes arose from actions on the American side and General Funston ordered strict measures to prevent repeats.
The Anglo-French commission and American bankers plan a loan to the Allies not exceeding half a billion dollars at 5 percent interest. The issue is expected to be sold slightly below par, increasing the effective yield.
Melbourne report cites Premier Fisher in Parliament stating 13 976 casualties among 76 000 Australian troops sent to war. He lists 640 dead and 13 336 wounded or missing, with 40 000 more in preparation and a projected expeditionary force of 117 000 by early winter.
A Chicago banker reports school savings banks in 61 public schools with 13,638 students opening accounts and deposits totaling 27115.94. Thirty banks hold funds for over 6,000 pupils while 11200.90 moves to regular banks. Principals say the banks foster thrift and character, and most deem the program worthwhile.
Brownsville Texas reports a late yesterday clash as J B McAllen ranchman assisted by a woman cook repelled a band of Mexican raiders trying to rush their Hidalgo County home. Two bandits were killed and three wounded while U S soldiers suffered one dead and two wounded. Carranza forces involvement remains disputed.
An advocate argues for a weekly hour by one teacher and six high grade pupils to establish school savings banks in cities with thrift goals. A banker’s cooperation is essential and practical help is promised by Joseph R. Noel of Chicago to interested readers.
Taylor Texas September 24 The Taylor Oil and Gas Company reports its Well No 34 in Thrall field flowing as a gasser at about 2 000 000 cubic feet daily The gas will power pumping of about thirty wells and also supply other firms in the field The Corsicana Petroleum Company also reported Well No 24 with an estimated daily oil output of 250 barrels
Farmers can turn waste land into income by leasing land for livestock. Fence hillsides, clear underbrush, and plant Bermuda, lespedeza, and clover to create a durable pasture. The mix suits most cotton belts and supports dairy and beef cattle, making marginal land productive again.
A writer condemns the death penalty as a social cancer that weakens the state, arguing it is morally worse than war and less excusable than lynching as public opinion grows and the issue festers.
Luke North argues the hangman is a social outcast and a sign of cowardice in a state preparing for peace. He contrasts the gallows with schools, urging abolition of hanging to advance civilization and curb war. If harm were a kin or friend, justice should seek humane accountability.
Practical advice for early Christmas gift buying avoids knickknacks and suggests selecting useful items from shops. It also notes cheese as nutritious and versatile, a lavender pillow as a sleep aid, and a kitchen tip for neatly splitting a short cake with melted butter to prevent crumbling.
Registrar Charles E. Finley announced at 2 PM that registrations reached 1,008 in the opening week, well above last year’s 850. College officials, including the president, expect about 1,100 by the start of the second term.
Grant ONeal and Esmus Deere are granted a marriage license. Charles L. Hurst and Miss Nora Harris, and William Thomas and Lucy County also listed for marriage licenses.
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