Durham charges threats over election reform bill
Representative A J Durham of Sabinal alleged that two or three House members threatened to kill the Durham election reform bill unless the author allowed the Ferguson amnesty bill to proceed first. He criticized the insult, refused to name individuals, and vowed to return to his seat.
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Sabinal
Durham
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Durham asserts personal privilege over defeated bill
Durham obtained the floor on a point of personal privilege. He asserted he did not agree to the proposition and reminded the House that his bill had been defeated.
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Roy
Durham
Sam Elliott Receives One Year In Liquor Case
After a 35 minute verdict the jury found Sam Elliott guilty of liquor law violations and assessed a one year sentence. The case began Saturday afternoon and a juror issue prompted a rehearing today.
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Sam Elliott
Russell Extradition Row Over Forced Return
Governor Ferguson of Texas said she had not received Massachusetts Governor Fuller’s letter requesting reconsideration of extradition for Albert P. Russell. The exchange centers on whether Massachusetts can compel or deny a fugitive’s return and if motives amid the Russell case influence prosecution.
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Massachusetts
Russell
Assum
United States
Demandine
Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Fuller
Albert P. Russell
Wichita Walls
Texas
Youths Given Reformatory Term on Hold-Up Charge
Pete Morrison aged about 17 pleaded guilty to holding up dairyman I A Richardson at gunpoint in daylight and taking 25 to 30 dollars. He was sentenced to 2 to 3 years in the state reformatory at Springer. Two other boys, J C Balew and James Norman aged 11 and 18, were turned over to their parents by the judge.
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Clovis
N. M
Pete Morrison
Hatch
I. A. Richardson
Springer
J. C. Balew
James Norman
Crisco Frying Tips Boost Flavor and Clean Cooking
An advocate extols Crisco vegetable shortening for frying with no smoke and minimal flavor transfer. It preserves used fat well, keeps foods non greasy, and yields light flaky crusts and even cakes, often mistaken for butter. The writer praises Crisco for both home cooking and classes.
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Crisco
French Fried Parsnips Flavor Enhanced by Frying
A brief note promoting fried parsnips using Crisco. Parsnips browned evenly in hot fat, offering a crisp exterior and soft interior with a rich fried flavor. The text encourages trying this method for parsnips.
Nine Men Jailed in Juarez After Friday Battle
Nine men were jailed in Juarez for investigation after a Friday clash between agrarian factions at Porvenir Chihuahua southeast of Juarez. Two men were killed Donato Anaya and Jose Colomo. Others wounded were Santos Leon and Enrique Carrasco. Judge Manuel Garza led the inquiry and cited two rival factions led by Perfecto Ruiz and Colomo. The dispute over land and irrigation water rights sparked the fatal fight.
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Juarez
Porvenir
Chihuahua
Donato Anaya
Jose Colomo
Santos Leon
Enrique Carrasco
Liberty Hospital
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Court of Letters
Colomo
Agrarian Committee
Ruiz
Vasquez
Carrasisco
de Leon
Balderas
Juan de Dios
Lopez
Pair Held in El Paso Murder Case Near Colonia Dublan
A man and a woman, jailed at Janos Mexico near the Chihuahua Sonora border, face murder charges in the killings of Waldo 20 and Thorne Call five of Colonia Dublan. The woman reportedly confessed and details describe abductors bearing cargo and the victims beaten with an ax near the Carreras ranch. Funeral services were held after the bodies were identified in Colonia Dublan.
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Thorne Call
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Carreras Ranch
Nueva Casas Grandes
Sonora
Pinucles
Man Wanted for Murder Arrested in Arkansas
Texarkana March 9 The sheriff of McCurtain County Oklahoma holds a man suspected as R Gilbert wanted in Tonopah Nevada for the murder of a traveler Okerson in the Nevada desert A reward of 1090 was offered for Gilbert's arrest The man arrested at Foreman Arkansas is tied to robberies of stations at Garvin and Haworth claim
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Associated Press
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McCurtain County
Oklahoma
Idabel
R. Gilbert
Tonopah
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Okerson
Nevada Desert
Gilbert
Foreman
Ark
Garvin
Haworth
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Lemon Remedy Promise for Soft Hands Ady Ad Card
A vintage ad copy advises keeping a California lemon in a saucer on the sink. Rub lemon on hands after dishwashing or chores to remove soap residue and skin stains, claiming smoother skin in ten days. Suggests buying a dozen lemons for profitable use.
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California
Tilden Romps Away With Two Matches In Men's Singles
Palm Beach, Florida March 9 William Tilden I national tennis champion romped through two matches in the Florida men's singles championship in his first state appearance He defeated C P Crandell 6 0 6 1 and Searles Barnett 6 1 6 0 after an exhibition with Manuel Alonzo Tilden used cautious power and variety to control the play throughout the day.
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Associated Press
Palm Beach
Fla
William Tilden I
Florida
Manuel Alonzo
Tilden
C. P. Crandell
Searles Barnett
Donley County to Consider Bond Election for Drainage District
Clarendon March 9 The commissioners court ordered a public hearing to decide if bonds should be issued for Donley County Drainage District No 1. Few opponents expect the plan to pass with an April 7 election date tied to the city vote. Project aims to drain Clarendon Lake prepare a sewage system and build storm sewers at an estimated cost of about 125000.
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Clarendon
Commissioner’s Court
Donley County
Clarendon Lake
Business Men Form Credit Association in Clarendon
In Clarendon on March 9 retail credit men formed the Business Men's Protective Association. W. T. Hayter was elected president with a seven member board including O. C. Watson and A. V. Clark. Walter M. Cotheran named executive secretary. A budget covers current operations and plans to affiliate with state and national credit groups.
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Business Men's Protective Association
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W. T. Hayter
O. C. Watson
A. V. Clark
Bill Green
J. T. Patman
Clyde Douglas
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