Two Dallas Negroes Electrocuted After Confessions
Frank and Lorenzo Noel were executed in Huntsville after confessing to two murders and related assaults. They had admitted to killing Ryan Adkins and Milstead and assaulting his companions shortly before the chair. Both later recanted saying force was used. Frank died at 12.23 am and Lorenzo at 12.55 am after the switch was flipped.
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Associated Press
Huntsville
Tex
Frank
Lorenzo Noel
Dallas
Mra
Mary Steer
Ryan Adkins
Prank
W. J. Milstead
Mabel Gerry
Milstead
Vernon Wood
Miss Jewel Long
J. P. Slahon Stortly
Knuteville
John Lipps
Adkins
Frank O'Rouke
Prison Commission
Lorenzo
Families Head to Cimmaron Canyon for Fourth of July
A group including Mr. and Mrs. Will Austin Mr. and Mrs. M J Sayre Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Ricks depart for Cimmaron canyon New Mexico to spend the holiday. Also noted F M Lefforge Co and T M Whiteman return from vacation in Colorado. Mission Coffee Shop advertises sandwiches and steaks. H M Radey travels to Austin for Camp Mabry training.
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Will Austin
M. J. Sayre
Ray Harris
Ricks
Cimmaron Canyon
New Mexico
F. M. Lefforge & Co
Mission Coffee Shop
Polk Etrort
H. M. Radey
Austin
Camp Mabry
West
J. G. Blanks
Clarendon
Amarillo
Dee Blanks
D. W. Hudgins
Greb Retains Crown After Furious Fight
In a brutal back and forth title defense, Greb pounded Walker with chins and straight rights, trading blows at close range. The bout ended near the bell with both fighters exhausted and Greb sustaining the victory after a fierce in ring exchange.
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Greb
Walker and Greb Exchange Blows in Round Heavy Fight
The bout featured rapid exchanges with Walker’s head blows answering Greb’s jabs. A strong right to the jaw staggered Greb briefly but he recovered, while Walker answered with sharp combinations. Each bell saw hard punches landing to the head as both fighters pressed evenly.
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Greb
Walker
Greb and Walker Clash In Fast Ring Exchange
The bout saw rapid exchanges with Greb landing on the jaw and Walker scoring blows to Greb’s head. Referee interrupted by multiple clinches as both fighters pressed hard before the bell ended the milling.
Walker and Greb Fight Fierce Welterweight Clash
In a brutal exchange they traded powerful blows with both men landing cleanly. Walker staggered Greb with a hard right, then pressed with body and head shots until Greb clinched. Greb answered with heavy rights to Walker’s jaw as the crowd gasped at their endurance.
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Walker
Greb
Walker and Greb In Heady Exchange At Ring Corner
The two fighters stood toe to toe in Walkers corner trading blows. Walker’s left eye swelled as Greb peppered his face. A missed right by Greb and a sharp one two pushed Walker to the ropes. They continued trading at long range until the bell halted the skirmish.
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Greb
Walker
Geet
Purdy
Walkers
Ireb
Greb and Walker Clash in Brutal Ring War
Greb pressed hard against Walker as they traded brutal blows with both men taking punishment. Walker answered with flashes of skill, staggering Greb once and rallying as blood flowed from Walker’s left eye. The bell halted the punishing exchange and the two shook hands as they endured a ferocious duel.
Walker Staggered Greb In Fast Ring Exchange
Walker staggered Greb with a hard left to the head and pressed him into his corner. The two fighters traded rapid blows as the bell rang, their pace remaining high as they continued to clash in the ring.
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Walker
Greb
Negro Electrocuted in Kentucky Penitentiary
In Eddyville Ky on July 3 Harry Armand a negro was electrocuted for the murder of A K Witten of Louisville an insurance man Two of the victim s daughters Mrs Leah Witten Cash and Miss Ethelyn Witten and witnesses Miss Ruby Thomas and Miss Sacha Richardson attended the execution in the death chamber The event marked the first time women witnessed an execution in the state.
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Eddyville
Harry Armand
A. K Witten
Louisville
Leah Witten Cash
Ethelyn Witten
Ruby Thomas
Sacha Richardson
Tunney to Meet Herman in Kansas City Tonight
Gene Tunney the light heavyweight champion and conqueror of Tommy Gibbons meets Italian Jack Herman in a ten round no decision bout in Kansas City Kansas. Herman outweighs Tunney but the champion is the favorite for the bout tonight.
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Tunney
Herman
Kansas City
Associated Press
Kan
Gene Tuney
America
Tommy Gibbons
Jack
New York
R. V. Davidson Dies Former Texas Attorney General
Dallas reports the death of R. V. Davidson age 71 a former Texas attorney general from 1905 to 1910 after a stroke in 1922. Born in Murphy North Carolina he moved to Galveston in 1874 where he served on the board of education and as city attorney later served in the state senate and as attorney general. He resigned in 1919 to seek the governorship. Survived by widow three sons and one daughter plans discussed to send the body to Galveston.
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Associated Press
Dallas
R. V. Davidson
Texas
Davidson
Murphy
N. C
Galveston
Board of Education
State Senate
Fourth of July picnic planned by City Drug employees at Box Canyon
The group and friends plan a July Fourth picnic at Box Canyon with fresh fruit arrivals including apples peaches plums and apricots. Local markets advertise specials for the week and delivery services. Residents Mr and Mrs D B Williams and children travel to Whitewright Texas to visit relatives while Johnston G W Medley visits Amarillo for the summer.
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City Drug Company
Box Canyon
D. B. Williams
Whitewright
Texas
Local business travel and trips noted in Vega and Fort Worth
W A Palmer and Byron Gist were in Vega on business Thursday. Paul Nibblack is in Memphis on business. Burton Roach, recently in Amarillo, has returned to Fort Worth. Louis and Mrs Degehardt returned to the city after a trip to Roswell and the White Mountains New Mexico. Charles Rittenberry Wade Holman and W P Cooper left Thursday for a fishing trip in Northern New Mexico. Oasis swimming pool now open.
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W. A. Palmer
Byron Gist
Vega
W. P. Cooper
New Mexia
Hemstitching Service Ad With Urgent Cleaning Offer
Ogden area ad noting hem stitching at 20 percent discount and art cleaning and alterations at 107 Lita Street Bb Le Omith. Odorless cleaning available with one day service. Same phone number 1849.
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Lita Street
Board and Room Listings In City Notices
Board and room options listed at Lincoln street Van Buren and Pierce street with contact numbers. Hotels Cornado and 601 Fillmore advertise meals and clean rooms near the courthouse. A for sale notice features One International Truck at 415 Polk Street, Texas M. & M.
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Lincoln Street
van Buren
Pierce St
Cornado
Fillmore
Courthouse
Polk Street
Texas
Automobile sale notices and offers from 1925
Classified snippets list multiple autos for sale or trade. Entries include a 1925 Word Roadster in fair condition with tires and cash terms, a Paige truck overhauled with tires and price, a Judson Speedster trade option for Ford balances, and a Ford Coupe with a $50 discount. Listings provide contact details and locations such as 211 West 6th street and Polk Street in MO McKiuenz ie.
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Word
West 6Th Street
Paige
Shannon Barton
Ford
McKiuenzie
Polk St
Real estate bargains for sale or trade several listings
Real estate ads offer $115 phonograph trade, furnished four room homes in San Jacinto and other bargains. Properties include corner lots, East and West front lots, farms for rent, modern homes on Fountain Ave, and automobile related businesses. Prospective buyers contact multiple agents and box numbers.
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Bruswick Phonograph
G. B. Landers
Buuchanan
Fountain Ave
Country Club
Leland Ww. Abbott
Huqua
Madison
Cail
San Jaucinto
Globe
22Nd
Tyler
J. Levy
Fair Theater
Pierce
South Polk
Prospect
East Front
North Front Country Club
6Th Street
San Jacinto
M. Letforgs & & Co
Por
Washington Street
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Mickey
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Johnston
G. W. Medley
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LOX Drug CO
Palo Duro Lumber Co
J. B. Bechtel
J. A. Fincher
Polk
International Truck
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Ladd & CO
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Tenth Street
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