Death of convict Swor ruled accidental at Huntsville
March 24 Huntsville state prison officials announced A. D. Swor convict at Eastham prison farm died from a brain concussion not from the last Thursday whipping. Swor, serving a burglary sentence from Hardin County, fell on a concrete floor at the prison farm, later deemed an accidental death by a Huntsville justice of the peace after examination by physicians.
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Huntsville
A. D. Swor
Eastham
Swor
Lee Simmons
Simmons
Hardin County
E. W. Anderson
James Beeson
Weldon
Texas
Snor
B. B. Monzingo
Monzingo
Huntsville Justice of the Peace
Treasury Receipts and Outlays Reported for March 22
Treasury receipts for March 22 totaled 11.87 million dollars while expenditures reached 34.63 million. The daily balance stood at 711.29 million with customs duties for 22 days of March amounting to 16.26 million dollars.
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Treasury
Washington
Is It Romantic To Make Love By An Arc Light
Winifred Black questions the practicality of arc light romance zoning in San Francisco. She cites Susie and Hal amid park hold ups, four room apartments, and parental scrutiny, noting how moonlight romance feels stifled yet people still pursue affection in restricted urban life.
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Winifred Black
San Francisco
Spain
America
Susie
Hal
Mother
Dad
Sweetie
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Raskob Pledges Support Over Democratic Campaign Notes
John J. Raskob, DNC chairman, says he will cover any shortfall from notes totaling 70 000 signed by Timothy Mara and Patrick Kenny as part of the 1 000 000 fund to cover the 1928 Democratic campaign deficit. Mara and Kenny deny involvement in a fraudulent scheme and claim the notes were given as accommodations.
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New York
John J. Raskob
Timothy J. Mara
Patrick FP. Kenny
Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Supreme Court
Peter Schmuck
Trust Company
Mara
Kenny
Yonkers
County Trust Company
Alfred E. Smith
Raskob Acknowledges No Contribution to Million Dollar Fund
The speaker notes that the company led by Mr. Raskob contributed nothing to the $1,000,000 fund. This denial comes amid questions of funding and corporate involvement in the drive.
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Raskob
Nadindla Cream Promises Quick Clear Skin
An advertisement touts Nadindla Bleaching Cream as a simple nightly treatment to banish blackheads pimples freckles and blotches. It claims rapid results with no rubbing and offers a 50 cent jar at cosmetic counters with a money back guarantee.
Negro Granted Stay of Execution in Dallas Case
Governor Sterling issued a one week stay of execution for Jake White alias Rockwall Slim, a Dallas convict sentenced to die at Huntsville prison. The date was moved from Good Friday to April 1 on the Catholic chaplain Rev Hugh Finnegan's suggestion.
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Austin
Sterling
Jake White
Rockwall Slim
Huntsville
Hugh Finnegan
White
Dallas
New Wonderful Face Powder MELLO GLO Debuts
New MELLO GLO Face Powder claims to prevent large pores and hide tiny lines while lasting longer. A French process is said to improve smooth spread and shine reduction, marketed by City Drug Store for all complexions.
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City Drug Store
Zemo Lotion Promises Quick Eczema Relief
ZEMO offers soothing relief for itching and burning skin with antiseptic action. Claims to ease eczema ringworm rashes pimples dandruff and other scalp troubles. Available at druggists in 35c 60c and $1.00 sizes.
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Zemo
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Tri-State Fair
Lawrence
Orchestra
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Roscoe
Genset
Lewayre
Paramount News
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Amarillo, Texas
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Lotti Loder
Billy Taylor
Albertina Rasch
Wilbur C. Hawk
Amarillo
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