Adams Death Trial Resumes After Defense Rested
In Corsicana Texas on June 7 the case of W Ray Adams accused of shooting Dallas banker Orville Matthews over an election bet was to resume as the defense rested. The state prepared to call character witnesses when Judge Hawkins Scarborough interrupted the proceedings with a ruling.
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Corsicana
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W. Ray Adams
Orville Matthews
Dallas
Mathews
Hawkins Scarborough
Shorter Sermons Boost Banquo Church Attendance
Banquo Indiana reports a revival boost after Rev. Wilbert Sullivan promoted shorter sermons and more music at the Banquo Christian Church. Within two weeks 20 new members joined and overall attendance tripled, reflecting strong local turnout and growing church engagement.
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Banquo, Ind
Wilbert Sullivan
Banquo Christian Church
Courtroom disturbance ends with fines in yesterday session
A near fist fight occurred as court officers intervened and the principals were fined $5 each. An argument over a witness answer prompted clashes between Bob Allen the assistant district attorney and Ted Munroe the defense attorney. The dispute resumed during recess as statements about Clyde West and a $2000 payment emerged in the Connally-Mayfield context.
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Ted Munroe
Adams
Clyde West
Mathews
Connally-Mayfield
Witness Testimony Details Threats in Mathews Shooting
Adams testified that Mathews claimed instructions from W. T. Ramsey and threatened him. He described turning over money to "West" and claimed self defense as the reason for shooting Mathews.
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Adams
Mathews
W. T. Ramsey
West
Napoleon's Memory Lives in Paris in May Wreaths
In Paris on the fifth of May the base of Napoleon's monument in Place Vendome bore a large array of wreaths and flowers. Royalist societies and many ordinary citizens laid offerings to honor the memory of the French emperor.
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Paris
Napoleon
Place Vendome
Humble Poet Pays Homage at Napoleon Tomb
Visitors left bouquets at the tomb of Napoleon in the Invalides while a violet letter N and inscription honored the Little Emperor. The tomb drew more visitors than ever, possibly boosted by Marshal Foch now resting under the same dome.
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Napoleon
the Invalides
Marshal Foch
Emperor
Massachusetts lawmakers approve own salary raise
The Massachusetts Legislature, overriding Governor Allen's veto, voted by large majorities to raise their pay from 1500 to 2000 dollars per year.
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Massachusetts
International News Service
Boston
Allen
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