Trial Report of Theodore Whitehead Murder Case in San Antonio
Detailed trial recap from Brewster County to San Antonio shows Theodore Whitehead alias Bud Datzeil charged with killing L M Witham at Williams ranch. Witnesses describe movements before and after the November murder, handwriting on a note, and findings at the Williams ranch including a body in a well. The defense challenges mental state with Dr Middlebrook testimony on insanity forms. prosecution outlines premeditation and securing horses and funds.
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San Antonio
Theodore Whitehead
Bud Datzeil
L M Witham
Brewster County
Ember
Theouthern
Alpine
District Court of
Texas
Counse
Whitehead
Williams
Walter Matthew
Wime
Ross
Leers
Royal Northwea
Entreent
Tron
Levera Te Prove
Cote Pound
Latte
McCain
Wolliaurne
Winchester
Dalwell
Townsend
Brewster
Wilhame
Williamne
Rice
Williants Ranch
Daleell
Whitehead Ander
Hillo
Matthews Ranch
Hice
Aland
Barnett
Ate
Tayloe Barnett
Rice Manch
Wil Hames
Matthews
H. Schindler
W. B. McCormick
Snyder
Hie
William
Whitemead
Willian
MC oLecke
Thaddle
Moore
Sherff
M. Berlin
Southern Pacific
Osxford
Neh
Berlins
New Summerall
Wing
Marta
Vresido
Summerall
Howard Dwyer
Rye Sod
Caceae
Preside Counties
Winneseee
Treweter
McAskill
Willams Ranch
Shee
Iitegeter
Priday
Hesar County
JR Middlebrook Ot Alpe
Middlebrook
Doh McAckill
Henry
FE OE Townsend
Lo Mo Williams
Williams Ranch
Willams
Sheriff Townsend
Rogers
Guy FE. Crawford
Alpine State Bank
CW. Livingston
Fennell
Marfa
J. M. Scot
WU M
Cain
Roy
Fasterwood
Trewste
Lefendar
J. F. Ogle
Watt
SD. Tayloe
Theodore T. Whitehead
J. M Williams
Arewster County
Simmons
Mr. Simmons
J. R. Middlebrook
Big Bend
Roy Williams
Whitehead convicted in 1921 ranchman killing
Theodore T. Whitehead was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of J. M. Williams, a Brewster County rancher, on November 1, 1921. The trial featured defense insanity arguments and testimony on Whitehead’s army service and past conduct.
West Texas Chamber Printing Choice Questioned
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce has faced criticism for outsourcing its West Texas publication printing to Sugar Land. The editor argues local printers could have handled the job at comparable or better costs, urging the executive board to justify the decision and support West Texas firms.
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Lubbock Avalanche
Avalanche
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
West Texas
Down In the Sticks
Sugar Land
West
Texas Cotton Crop Ginning Report Highlights State Output
The Department of Commerce census data as of October shows Texas ginned 1,705,152 bales, up from 1,223,484 last year due to favorable weather and early opening. The crop remains short across the cotton belt with notable county figures in Nueces Williamson and Ellis showing reversals and changes in production versus last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Cenus Bureau
Texas
Wales
Cotton
Nueces County
Williamson County
Ellie
Williamson
Eatotn
World Wheat Production Estimates From USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates world wheat output excluding Russia and Mexico at 19. Santbushels this year based on county reports and condition assessments. Europe shows declines with total at about 1.101 billion bushels, while Canada and the United States together project 1.126 billion bushels. Russia reports favorable conditions and aims to feed itself. Mexico’s output is not available though last year’s unofficial estimate was 5.98 million bushels.
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Russia
Mexico
United States Department of Agriculture
British India
Japan
Canada
United States
Canadian Dollars American Wheat Debate in Chicago News
The piece explains why Canadian dollars command a premium in New York as American capital flows to the Dominion and exporters buy Canadian wheat for foreign markets. It argues tariff duties fail to help farmers, who need outside markets and cannot keep high home prices against world prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
New York
Hoover
Dominion
Europe
Washington
Canada
Brewster County Texas road bonds election notice
An election is set for the seventh day of November 1922 in Brewster County Texas to decide if the county shall incur an annual debt of 8500 dollars raised by a tax levy of ten cents per hundred dollars valuation to maintain county roads. The notice references an election order by the county commissioners court dated September 20 1922.
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Brewster County
Exas
Cansenecassy
Texas
Commissioners Court
Brewster County Court Orders Election on County Indebtedness
Brewster County Texas commissioners court orders an election for November 7 1922 to authorize an annual indebtedness of 8500 raised by a ten cent tax levy for road maintenance. Voting rules polling places and officials are listed and notices will run in Alpine Avalanche for four weeks with public postings at county locations.
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Commissioners Court
Brewster County
Texas
Court House
Alpine
Turke
Clarenee Hord
H. T. Fletcher
D. Jourland
J E Casner
Brewster
State of
J. C. Pouncey
S. D. Harmon
G. M. Benson
A. A. Murray
G. H. Yates
Beverley Greenwood
School House
Terlingua
T. V. Skaggs
Jim Manning
Bart Parker
Marathon
R. W. Arnold
Jack Bourland
Elmer Taylor
Glen Springs
O Spalding Co
Jim Teague
Earl Green
Z. de Miller
Texeo
Alpine Avalanche
M., S. Burke
Cone
Superior Hemstitching Attachment Offered for Sewing Machines
The Superior Hemstitching Attachment Co offers its hemstitching and picot ing device that fits any sewing machine and attaches firmly. Priced at 3.00 delivered with full instructions and work samples. Orders filled promptly from 509 Starr St Corpus Christi Texas.
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Superior Hemstitching Attachment Co
Starr St
Corpus Christi
Texas
Palace Pharmacy Prescription Filling Service
Palace Pharmacy highlights accurate prompt prescription filling as its specialty emphasizing reliable pharmaceutical service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Pharmacy
Trespass notice posted for O2 pastures
H. T. Fletcher warns that any persons taking wood water or grass in the O2 pastures will be prosecuted for trespass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Fletcher
Sheriff Sale in Brewster County Texas Town Lots Parcels
The sheriff of Brewster County Texas will auction on the first Tuesday in November 1922 at Alpine courthouse all Juan Gonzales interests in Lots 3 4 5 6 7 and portions of Lot 1 2 Block 1 Gillis Third Addition Lots 18 19 Block 2 Colima Addition and Lots 8 9 Block 79 original Murpheville Alpine. Sale is cash with title rights conveyed.
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State OF Texas
Beelawster
San Antonio Shoe Company
Joan Gonzales
Brewster County
Texas
Frewster
San Antonio
M. Levy
Brewster
State of
Caid
Juan Gonzales
Gillis 3Rd
Alpine
Colima
Murpheville
A. PD
Court House
E. E. Townsend
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T. T. Whitehead
Criminal District Court
World Wheat Production
M. H. Wade
R. FP
Weir
Miss
Thedford’s
Tresspass
John Young Land
John A. Weyerts
W. H. Ragin
Alpine, Brewster Co., Tex
Sociedad Liberal Porfirio Dias
Juntas
Los Sabados
Pte
Marcos Tarin
Srio Samuel
Limon
G. K. Lange
Attorneys At Law
Alpine, Texas
W. van Sickl
Trans Pecos Abstract CO
Land Tisles
Seal Estate and General Insurance
J. M. Gallego
Brian Montague
Lackey
Livingston
Co. W. Livingston
W. G. Young
Maffa, Texas
Alpine Telephone Exchange
Alpine Steam Laundry
Wm. A. Buchanan
Rogers Lilverware
E. B. Chandler & CO
East Crockets St
San Antonio, Texas
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