Wells Claims Innocence At Execution In Texas
O C Wells, condemned for the January 27 1927 Coleman Texas murder of J A Mitchell, was electrocuted in the state prison death chamber at Wantville. The lights dimmed as prison Sgt H T Howard pulled the switch three times. Wells declared his innocence and said he would not admit guilt as Gov Dan Moody refused clemency.
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Wantsville
O. C. Wells
J. A. Mitchell
Coleman
Texas
H. T. Howard
Wells
L. J. Bust
Dan Moody
Wells Seeks Delay in Death Row Case After Reprieve
Wells won a six day reprieve from the governor to seek peace with God. An attorney sought another postponement by claiming another prisoner killed Mitchell, which Dennis Dixon denied in an affidavit. The governor’s secretary said the statements would not affect the case. Wells spoke of uncertain beliefs as life diminished before the execution.
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Wells
Mitchell
Dennis Dixon
J. D. Hall
Norma a Physician Prescription for Quick Blood Pressure Relief
An advertisement promises rapid relief from high blood pressure with Norma a physician's prescription sold at drug stores. It claims strong symptom reduction in a few days and offers a satisfaction guarantee or money back.
McClusky Acquitted in Hotel Stabbing Murder
Fort Worth June 20 A criminal district court jury deliberated five hours and acquitted 87 year old R. McClusky of Lang Looper murder charge. McClusky testified self defense saying the May 8 stabbing grew from a hotel ownership quarrel.
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United Press
Fort Worth
Criminal District Court
R. McClusky
Lang Looper
McClusky
Bastrop Commissioner Killed in Auto Crash
Bastrop Texas June 20 County Commissioner J N Jenkins died from injuries after being struck by a car in front of the courthouse yesterday He stepped from his car as the accident occurred and succumbed to his injuries at the scene or shortly after authorities said The community mourns the loss of the local official.
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Bastrop
Tex
J. N. Jenkins
Kite Day At Fiwood Park Seeks Young Flyers
In a city kite day at Fiwood Park this Saturday prizes will be given to the children best at kite flying. Playground supervisor Misa Monetta Rosbury says all city children are invited to participate and the city park board will judge the contest.
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Fiwood Park
Misa Monetta Rosbury
Heflin's Son Is Charged In Narcotic Case
Thomas Heflin Jr, son of Senator Heflin, is charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of narcotics. He posted a 51000 bond and is ordered to appear in police court today after a car crash, with police detailing the incident.
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United Press
Washington
Thomas Heflin, Jr
Senator Heflin
Alabama
Young Heflin
Heflin
Driver Heflin Stalled After Rear-Impact Crash
A car struck the rear of a truck. An arresting officer stated Heflin appeared unable to drive his vehicle after the collision.
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Heflin
Auto executive fatally injured in Dallas crash
E. C. Bless, 41, president of the Texas State Automobile Association and Dallas Automobile Club, was fatally injured when his automobile was struck and demolished Wednesday afternoon in Dallas. Details of the collision are incomplete due to the damaged report.
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United Press
Dallas
E. C. Bless
Texas State Automobile Association
Dallas Automobile Club
Outbound MKT Passenger Train Incident Reports Death
An outbound Missouri-Kansas-Texas passenger train linked to a city rail line caused a death when Bless died in a hospital last night after injuries sustained in the incident.
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Bless
Ship Captain Safe On Shore After Tragedy
Astoria Oregon June 20 Captain Louis Johnson skipper of the freight er Laurel who for three days and
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United Press
Astoria
Ore
Louis Johnson
Laurel
Laurel Freighter Divided by Gale Reaches Graveyard of Pacific
The freighter Laurel was torn in two by Sunday’s gale and is at the graveyard of the Pacific off the Columbia river mouth. Captain, who hid on board 48 hours to avoid Coast Guard rescue, abandoned ship when salvage chances ended. Also notes restless itinerants in Jacksonville and fruit district freight cars sealed to prevent spread of pests.
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North Pacific
Laurel
Pacific
Columbia River
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