Snow seeks new trial after death verdict in step son murder
Francis Marion Snow, condemned to death for killing his 19-year-old stepson Bernie Connally in Stephenville Texas, petitions for a new trial and vows to fight the case to the last ditch. He faces upcoming trials for his wife Maggie Snow and mother-in-law Mrs. S A Olds, with venue change already announced for Mrs Snow's death case.
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Stephenville
Francis Marion Snow
Bernie Connally
Snow
Maggie Snow
S. A. Olds
Mrs. Snow
Party leaders balk on delay of tax measure
Party leaders balk as postponement of a tax reduction beyond March fifteenth is rejected, signaling a stalemate over fiscal policy and legislative timing. The dispute centers on whether to extend tax relief, with leaders weighing political pressures and budget impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balk
Debates Stall March 15 Tax Cut Payment Date
Washington reports a stormy Senate debate over postponing the 1925 income tax payments beyond March 15. Senators Norris Simmons Howell Lenroot and Smoot clash over inheritance tax repeal and tax return publicity while Smoot sets February 10 as a deadline for March 15 passage. Norris resists pledges to meet the deadline, arguing revenue needs and short term obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Norris Republican
Nebraska
Irman Smoot
Finance Committee
Simmons
North Carolina
Norris
Howell
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Smoot
Rehearing Denied for Forbes by Higher Court
The United States circuit court of appeals denied a rehearing to Col. Charles R. Forbes former head of the United States veterans bureau and W Thompson a wealthy St. Louis contractor convicted of defrauding the government in hospital contracts for disabled war veterans.
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Chicago
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Col
Charles R. Forbes
United States Veterans Bureau
W. Thompson
St. Louis
Seaman Fights Ice to Signal Guards of Peril
In Muskegon Michigan on January 28 Theodore Graham Jr of the tug Japan and the Helen M. braved a mile through the ice to reach shore. He warned guards about the gale while the vessels were frozen in Lake Michigan seeking food and fuel to survive.
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Muskegon, Mich
Theodore Graham, Jr
Japan
Helen M
Lake Michigan
Defense in Trial of Story Protests Robbery Testimony
In Dallas on January 28, testimony about the Ponder Bank robbery was readmitted in Yancy Story's trial for robbing the Krum bank amid defense protests. Sheriff deputies identified coins and certificates alleged to have been stolen, with the defense noting items were not found in the ranch house.
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Dallas
Ponder Bank
Yancy Story
Krum Bank
CC. M. Skaggs
Story
Hickman
Schuyler Marshall
Dallas County
Hoon Sheriffey
Denton County
United Water Treasury
George Evans
Krum
Breweries Ordered Destroyed by Federal Judge
Chicago January 28. Federal Judge A Carpenter ordered immediate destruction of five breweries equipment valued at 250 dollars. Deputy U S Cros will begin destroying the equipment tomorrow.
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Chicag
A. Carpenter
J J. Cros
United States
Man Confesses Murder of Wife in Ohio
Harvey Haver, 41, a New Comerstown mail carrier, confessed to choking his wife to death on December 1 and concealing her body in a well near New Philadelphia. He pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, claiming self defense, was arraigned before a magistrate and bound over to the grand jury without bond.
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New Philadelphia
Harvey Haver
New Comerstown
James Patrick
Lewis
George W. Stuckey
Haver
Farm Bureau chief says West backs relief plan
O. E. Bradfute president of the American Farm Bureau federation told President Coolidge that reports of western dissatisfaction with administration farm policies are overdone. He noted some rumblings but asserted many farmers support the relief program outlined by the president in public statements.
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Washington
O. E. Pradfute
American Farm Bureau Federation
Coolidge
West
Bradfute
Scientist Dr. Herman Kellner Dies at 62 in Rochester
Dr. Herman Kellner, chief of Bausch and Lomb Optical Company's scientific staff and a renowned scientist, died at his Rochester home aged 62. Born in Germany he studied at Berlin and Jena universities and introduced American optical manufacturing methods that elevated the industry to European standing.
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Rochester
N. Y
Herman Kellner
Bausch and Lomb Optical Company
Kellner
Germany
Berlin
Jena
America
Europe
Abilene Committee to Oppose Tax System Change
Abilene Texas January 28 a local committee formed to represent Abilene at a Dallas meeting February 5 to oppose any federal tax system change for income tax payments. Members are J M Radford J M Wagstaff C M Caldwell W G Swenson and H O Wooten.
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Abilene
Texas
Dallas
J. M. Radford
J. M. Wagstaff
C M. Caldwell
W G. Swenson
H. O. Wooten
Pacific storm unloads heavy snow and gales along coast
A vast storm shifts across the north Pacific bringing thick snows and fierce winds from beyond the Canadian line to California’s Santa Clara valley. Shipping seeks harbor while large liners struggle in mile a minute gales. Rains and snows span Nevada, Idaho, eastern Oregon and Washington as Sierra snows intensify despite drought.
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San Francisco
North Pacific Ocean
Pacific Coast
Santa Clara Valley
California
Nevada
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Librarians Take Office With Duel Clause in Oath
In Beaumont on January 28 librarians taking office swore an oath stating they had never fought a duel nor acted as seconds in one nor accepted or carried a duel challenge. The oath mirrors that required for city office.
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Beaumont
Jan
Civil War Veteran Culver H King Dies in Los Angeles
Culver H King a former member of the Thirty ninth Indiana Volunteers reputed as its last survivor in the Civil War has died in Los Angeles. He was 4 dollars? The item notes his service and death, reflecting a brief obituary in the Los Angeles dispatch.
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Los Angeles
Culver H. King
Indiana
Hereford Man Is Named Division Head of Southwest Trail
H W Harrison, Hereford grain man, was unanimously elected president for the fourth time as Canadian was chosen for the 1927 Southwest Trail convention at Canyon. Officers pledged cooperation to secure Federal highway designation from Wellington to Amarillo and assist counties in obtaining federal aid. Delegates vowed moral and financial backing for the coming year. luncheon for 75 at Palace Motel followed by remarks from W Warwick, editor of the Prondal County News. Continued on page nine.
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Divis
S.W.T
Canyon
H. Ww. Harrison
W. R. Ewing
Miami
FP. Reid
Pampa
Tield
Welleton
Amarillo
United States
Lee Satterwhite
Panhandie
Woodward, Oklo
Chamber of Commerce
Canyon Chamber of Commerce
Palace Motel
W. Warwick
Prondal County News
Tails Up Coin Fueled Suicide In San Diego Hotel Room
Les lie W. Nillson, 27, engineer first class on the destroyer Moody, killed himself in a San Diego hotel room by drinking poison. A note to his mother cited despondency and a second note showed he flipped a coin to choose death by poison or hanging, tails indicating poison. The coin lay tails up on the note.
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San Diego
Cal
Leslie W. Nillson
Moody
E. Nillson
Omaha
Coolidge Advances US Court Membership With Reservations
Washington reports a step toward American membership in the world court after the Senate adopted adherence with reservations. President Coolidge notified Congress as the parchment copy was sealed and sent to the White House. The state department will inform League of Nations members and seek consent on U.S. conditions. Opponents fear reservations could block signature. supporters expect acceptance by current court members.
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Washington
World Court
Coolidge
Senate
Edwin P. Thayer
White House
Dawes
State Department
United States
League of Nations
Geneva
Luther Cabinet Endorsed by Reichstag Vote
Berlin January 28 Reichstag backed the new Luther cabinet with 160 votes to 119 in a confidence vote. The outcome reinforces the cabinet’s position and signals parliamentary support for Luther's government amid political tensions in the era.
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Luther
Berlin
Reichstag
Commission proposed to admit Mexican laborers
Washington January 28 A plan to form a commission of the interior commerce labor and agriculture secretaries to authorize admission of Mexican laborer classes was unveiled at a meeting with sugar and cotton interests. The group will present the proposal to the House immigration committee, arguing current restrictions hinder needed farm labor. Highlighted is the head tax and fees totaling 18 dollars a person, a prohibitive cost for poor workers, suggesting the commission would have discretion to lift such taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interior, Commerce, Labor and Agriculture
Middle Western
Far Western
House Committee of Immigration
United States
Thia
Senate Tackles Tax Bill and Court Ratification News
The Senate began debate on the tax bill while President Coolidge received official notice of the Senate world court ratification. Indian commissioner Burke was exonerated from charges of mismanagement and neglect. A proposal to create a separate air corps in the army was advanced by the military committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Coolidge
Burke
Air Corps
Army
Burkett Guided Highway Award of Two Million
Former commission chairman testified in a lawsuit against the Hoffman Company regarding a two million highway award guided by Burkett. The testimony outlines alleged decision influence and contract considerations amid ongoing litigation.
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Burkett
Commission
Hoffman Company
Lanham Testifies on Surfacing Contract Favoritism
Lanham testified in the Hoffman Construction case that he relied on Commissioner Burkett’s assurances for a $2,000,000 surfacing contract. He claimed it followed the commissioner’s district and was done as a courtesy, with no knowledge of the contractor’s solvency. Burkett denied undue influence and defended the award amid ongoing trial proceedings.
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Lanham
Texas Cattlemen To Save Millions
Cattlemen in southwest Texas expect to save millions by the livestock sanitary commission winning permits from Arkansas and Oklahoma to ship beef cattle to northern markets without extra dippings. Leo Callan of San Antonio, chairman, announced the development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Leo Callan
San Antonio
Cologne Evacuation Set to Finish by January 31
Paris dispatch reports the council of ambassadors informed Germany that the Cologne zone evacuation would be completed at midnight January 31, detailing a coordinated withdrawal plan and confirming dates for the final pullout.
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Cologne
Paris
Council of Ambassadors
Germany
Waitress slays at Van Noy cafe in lunch room
Mrs. Clara Johnson, 25, was killed with two bullet wounds to the heart in a Van Noy eating house shooting. William H. Holland, a Santa Fe machinist, was wounded in the chest. witnesses say the event occurred at 1 30 this morning. An inquest proceeded. Johnson's body sent to Griggs parlors for burial.
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Clara Johnson
van Noy
William H. Holland
Santa Fe
Holland
Bethlehem Earnings Rise in 1925 Final Quarter
Bethlehem Steel Corporation reports net earnings of 10,548,136 for Q4 1925, totaling 38,988,742 for the year, up from 23,996,489 in 1924. The New York report cites the quarter and year figures, highlighting a strong annual performance despite prior year comparisons.
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Bethlehem
New York
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Runaway Orphan Scores Success as Opera Singer
Mary Lewis a runaway orphan from Dallas and Little Rock who previously acted in films as a bathing beauty and later in musical comedy starred in her first Met opera concert. She scored instant triumph this afternoon in New York.
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New York
Mary Lewis
Dallas
Little Rock
Metropolitan Opera Company
Four Men Arrested in Death of Dale at Panhandle
Special to The News reports four men detained in Carson county jail after a blood stained coat found in Fred Dale's shack sparked murder suspicions. Sheriff Thorp and Dale's father lead the inquiry. one suspect linked to Amarillo and prior drunkenness charges. Dale, 40, was found burned near his home after fleeing the residence. an inquest was held with no verdict.
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News Panhandil
Fred Dale
Carson County
O. L. Thorp
J. M. Dale
Amarillo
Dale
Thorp
Pathandle
Justice of the Peace BE
Rain
Grand jury at Austin charges company's head officers
A grand jury in Austin has charged the head officers of a highway construction company. The indictments seek accountability for alleged misdeeds within the firm and prompt further investigations into leadership conduct. The case highlights scrutiny of contracts and corporate governance in the construction sector.
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Grand Jury
Austin
Indictments Open Bid Tied Perjury Swindle in Highway Case
Austin January 28 caplas habeas issued for arrest of F G Hoffman vice president and general manager of Hoffman Construction Company indicted for perjury and swindling in a state highway surfacing contract bond for 2500 each signed by G A Day Ray Starnes and John D McRae investigation conducted by Travis County grand jury after months of hearings with over 100 witnesses including former Highway Commission leaders and officials in the Hoffman Company trial seeking 421000 damages and profits.
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Austin
Joe Burkett
Highway Commission
Hoffman Construction Company
Frank Lanham
Commission
Hoffman Company
Burkett
Lanham
Miriam Ferguson
American Road Company
Ray Stearnes
Texas
Moody
John D. McRae
Caplas
F. G. Hoffman
Travis County
G. A. Day
Ray Starnes
John Dupriest
Hoffman
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Commission of Texas
Grand Jury
63Rd District Court
Dan Moody
Eugene T. Smith
Grand
Frank V. Lanham
Miriam A. Ferguson
R. J. Hank
L. R. Allison
Colorado cattle and sheep men in dispute on range
In Montrose Colorado a range war loomed as cattlemen surrounded bands of sheep with dogs over grazing on public land. Deputies prevented violence and sheepmen agreed to withdraw. An arbitration conference on public domain boundaries is planned at Nucla next week.
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Colorado
Montrose
Colo
Montrose County
Nucla
Weeling
Weather report for Amarillo and surrounding regions
Amarillo and vicinity forecast Friday: partly cloudy with no temperature change. West Texas and New Mexico show similar conditions as high pressure shifts from the Mississippi Valley bringing much colder air to the plains. Rain affects the Pacific coast and southern Texas, with unsettled conditions in the Northwest tonight and Friday, and brief atmospheric notes noted with time estimates.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Thesissippi
Aioa
Missinnippi
Pach
Tegag Coast
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Lemuel Tittle
Bertha
Joseph V Parr
Galena
Dubuque
Parr
Ohio
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Viscount. T. Kato
Tokyo
van Noy Cafe
Panhandle
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