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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1926

Page

8

Confession Leads to Execution of Slaver Claude Fridge

The accused, a Black man identified as Sra Wanlen, confessed to the murder of Claude Fridge and Margaret Alford. He received the death penalty today after a prior confession and was executed at approximately 12:26 PM following the 12:16 PM event.

Patos Ry B. Ten Mee Slacver Claude Fridge Margaret Alford

Half Minute Interviews Spark Varied Career Folks

A. C. Wiser cites a shift toward traditional American architecture. Fred Bone vows blunt talk on the job. Hyne’s Lunch urges persistence as the path to advancement. C. H. Amacker hints at a Billie Burke October appearance with Rose-Ma me.

Editor Mellett Slain in Canton Gambling Ring War

Don R. Mellett publisher of the Canton Daily News was shot dead in his garage amid threats from alleged gamblers. Neighbors recall the danger he faced. a police guard had stood watch, and a suspicious Pennsylvanialicensed car was seen near his home. He leaves a widow and four children. his brothers are noted journalists and public figures.

Associated Press Canton Ohio Don R. Mellett Canton Daily News Melett Mellett Pennsylvania

Hawaiian cowboys shine boots after ambergris find

In Wailuku Hawaii a couple spent about $1000 to shine boots and saddles found a large greasy lump on the beach. A passerby identified it as ambergris worth 70 to 80 dollars per ounce, boosting the tale with mariner lore.

Wailuka Mhui

France to Insist on Debt Pact Approvals Before Recess

Paris July 16 The government will press for ratification of Washington and London debt pacts before parliament adjourns for summer recess. Callaiux warned that without ratifications there is no chance of obtaining credits to stabilize the franc.

Associated Press Paris Washington London Callaiux

Noted Texas Doctor Dies at 71 in Beaumont

Dr. J Blewett, one of the oldest physicians in southeast Texas, died in Beaumont this morning at age 71. The obituary notes his long medical service and local prominence.

Associated Preast Beaumont J. Blewett Texas

Luther S Holliday for Tax Collector

Voters are urged to support Luther S Holliday in the upcoming tax collector race citing efficiency and reliable service in local government.

Luther S. Holliday

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Sra Wanlen AT Won Dealars THE Tanglefoot Company Greed Rapides Michigan Maxine Stressenreuter St. Louis Gene Gordon Culver Edwin R. Culver Culver Military Academy Culver Fred C. Robinson Chicago Elks A. C. Wiser Fred Bone Hyne C. H. Amacker Billie Burke Rose-Mame France Fairview J. W. Crudgington Baler Ciibee Bete Bo Fergie
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