Jury Clears Berry in Slaying Case at Seymour
In Seymour Texas the jury trying B Berry for the death of Wood Barton, son in law of John Beal Sneed, found him not guilty after a short deliberation. The sole ballot produced a not guilty verdict as Mrs Berry sobbed in court. Relatives of Barton were absent as Judge Milam read the verdict and jurors filed to recess.
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Associated Press
Seymour
Texas, Jr
B. Berry
Wood Barton
John Beal Sneed
Paducah
Cattle County
Berry
Barton
A. J. Fires
Childress
Fires
Milam
Dloor
Gross
E. T. Caldwell
Firpo Upsets Willard In Eighth Round To Earn Dempsey Title Bid
Luis Angel Firpo, the Argentine contender, knocked out Jess Willard in the eighth at Boyle's Thirty Acres in Jersey City. The 242 pound former champion was overwhelmed as Firpo sealed the upset, drawing over 100000 fans and surpassing the prior attendance record. Tex Rickard called the spectacle the greatest in ring history, with Firpo's victory signaling a title bout against Jack Dempsey.
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Firpo
Tex Rickard
Willard
Ageven
Governor Lifts Martial Law in Henryetta Oklahoma
National Guard troops left Henryetta after enforcing martial law declared by Governor Walton. The move ends military rule in Henryetta at 6 p m and lifts martial law across Okmulgee County except the Henryetta district, following an appeal over deputy sheriffs actions and to curb masked mobs.
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Associated Press
National Guard
J. C. Walton
Ok- Fiulges
Okmulgee
Henryetta
Two Burned in Explosion at Chicago Sausage Plant
In Chicago on July 12 two persons were severely burned when an explosion of ammonia pipes at the Wolf Mayer and Heller sausage casing plant caused fire that swept the two upper floors of the six story brick building. About 60 women workers were driven into the street and property damage was estimated at 500000 dollars.
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Chicago
Damag
Wolf Mayer and Heller
Tucker Given Pen Term In Bowie County Murder Conviction
W. W. Tucker was convicted of murder in Bowie County district court and sentenced to 12 years in the Texas penitentiary. He was charged with killing King John Locke at Dalby Springs on April 1, Easter Sunday as Locke was en route to Sunday School.
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Tucker
Texarkana
W. W. Tucker
Bowie County
John Locke
Dalby Springs
Locke
Oil Fraud Scheme Landed in U S Court
R L Rucker faced federal charges in Fort Worth after a complaint filed by Acting District Attorney Atterberry. The suit accuses him of posing as chairman of a stockholders committee for Mexia Equitable Oil Company to solicit funds from investors, claiming to aid federal prosecutors while diverting money for personal use.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
R. L. Rucker
United States
George Parker
Rucker
Atterberry
Mexia Equitable Oil Company
Baldwin Explains Britain’s Reparations Policy Push
London July 12 The prime minister Stanley Baldwin in the House of Commons and Marquis Curzon in the Lords outlined Britain policy on the reparations issue to large audiences. He urged France to rethink and join allies in a negotiated settlement instead of military penalties while signaling a separate reply to Germany. The démarche avoided closing negotiations and urged renewed talks.
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Associated Press
London
Stanley Baldwin
House of Commons
Marquis Curzon
House of Lords
Lloyd George
Bonar Law
Baldwin
France
Germany
Europe
French reaction to Baldwin speech in Commons
Paris reports an early reading of Premier Baldwin's Commons remarks as broadly pleasing. French observers welcomed the gentle yet firm warning to Germany and noted relief that Britain acted with allies. The Ruhr occupation clause remains the least pleasing point, with a French commentator noting cooperation could have yielded more if not for acting alone.
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France
Associated Press
Paris
Baldwin
House of Commons
Ruhr
Tulia Man Ends Life With Shot Through Temple
Special to The News reports Willie Cavet a 27 year old traveling salesman for Watkins Medicine Company died at 8 30 pm in his White Hotel room Tulsa from a bullet wound to the head authorities say the weapon a 44 caliber pistol was self inflicted Cavet an ex service man had lost his right arm in a threshing accident and had been in apparent good health recently no inquest was held as the justice of the peace was away funeral plans not announced and Mrs Cavet is sought in Fort Worth or Memphis</s>
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Tulia
Willie Cavet
Watkins Medicine Company
White
Tulsa
Cavet
Ma Cavet
Fort Worth
Memphis, Tenn
Magee Contempt Case Ruling Planned Friday
Las Vegas New Mexico July 12 The contempt of court case against Magee will be decided by District Judge D J Leahy soon after court opens tomorrow morning after both sides rested their case.
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Magee
Associated Press
Las Vegas
N. M
Tor
D. J. Leahy
Albuquerque Libel Trial Sparks Editorial Charge
United Press reports editor Carl C. Magee accuses A B McQuillan owner of the Albuquerque Herald of planning to color coverage by lining up Spanish Americans against him during libel and contempt trials. Magee says a Denver AP writer will cover the case after protests over colored articles.
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United Press
Albuquerque
A. B. McQuillan
Albuquerque Herald
Carl C. MaGee
New Mexico State Tribune
Magee
Associated Press
Denver
Las Vegas
Reed Ho
Askren
Wilson
Border Bandits Rob Two Banks at Braman Oklahoma
Five border bandits raided Braman Oklahoma as two banks were robbed simultaneously. Estimated total loot around $500000, with about $26000 recovered. First National Bank lost $6000 cash and $12000 in customer liberty bonds. Farmers State Bank took about $1275 in cash and bonds. Insurance coverage was noted.
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Associated Press
Blackwell
Okla
Braman
Here
Apear
First National Bank
Liberty
Farmers State Bank
Lassen
Explosion At Clovis Under Investigation
Assistant District Attorney J. Compton arrived to take charge of the explosion probe that demolished a two story house, burned another, and injured two. Insurance crews review wreckage as R. A. Baier, last to leave the building, remains in custody awaiting bond and a preliminary hearing date. John McMinn, injured, is recovering.
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Clovis
J. ©. Compton
Compton
R. A. Baier
Bond
Baier
John McMinn
Weather Conditions Synopsis in Fragment
Air pressure varies with lowest in the southwest and highest in the Dakotas. Temperature remains stationary with light rainfall expected, except for one area showing a slight above average reading. The report notes a general unsettled pattern across regions with minor deviations.
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Dakotas
Willard Falls To Firpo In Bout At Boyle's Thirty Acres
In Jersey City on July 12 Jess Willard failed in his comeback before a record crowd of over 100000 as Louis Angel Firpo knocked out the giant former champion in the eighth round. Firpo reached his goal of challenging Jack Dempsey for the title with this decisive victory.
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Associated
Prena
Jersey City
Jess Willard
Kansas
Fistle
Boyle
Louis Angel Firpo
Willard
Jack Dempsey
Firpo Triumphs Over Willard In Hard Fought Bout
In a brutal clash Wiley Willard faced Luis Firpo as the Argentine challenger dominated with reach and height. Fire power swung momentum to Firpo late, delivering a decisive rally that left Willard unable to recover, sealing Firpo’s victory after a fierce exchange.
Willard Firpo fight returns drawn by large crowds
The Daily News office drew an estimated 1500 people to hear the Willard Firpo heavyweight result last night. AP bulletins were megaphoned to the crowd while traffic blocked the street. the paper could not provide round by round details or wire reports of Dempsey Gibbons or other fights beyond its premises.
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Willard-Firpo
Daily News
Jack Dempsey
Associated Press
The
Panhandle
Associated Cty
McAuliffe KO'd by Johnson in first round bout
In Jersey City, July 13, Detroit’s Jack McAuliffe faced Floyd Johnson of Des Moines. Johnson dominated from the opening seconds, dropping McAuliffe with a right and sending him crashing through the ropes before the referee counted him out at ten.
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Jersey City
Jack McAuliffs
Detroit
Floya Johnson
Deg Moines
Johnson
McAuliffe
McCauliffe
Jeanette
Des Moints
Jeannette
Al Bright in Firpo camp eyeing English heavyweight role
Al Bright, an English heavyweight boxer, trains at Firpo's camp as he pursues a prominent billing. The unnamed source notes his association with the training setup and indicates readiness for future bouts or roles.
Tornado Kills Two in Granite Oklahoma Town
GRANITH Okla July 13 Two persons were killed and several injured when a tornado struck the city at 4:30 today. Considerable property loss was reported. The dead include Theopolis Ellison eight Oklahoma and J G Mulanax sixty eight Granite. Jim Christy and WI Beach Christy were seriously injured. All the dead and injured were present in the affected area.
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Associated Press
Granith
Okla
Dea
Theopolis Ellison
Oklahoma
J. G. Mulanax
Granite
Jim Christy
WI Beach Christy
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Bertha Shapleigh
Columbia University
Amarillo Daily News
Luis Firpo
Attack
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Mages
Herof
Iasidenon
Williard
Big Jess
Jack M'Auliffe
Floyd Johnson
AL Bright
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