Death halts Milikin sanity trial in Lockhart court
The sanity trial of A V Milikin, sentenced to electrocution for the killing of Mrs Virginia Petty, was temporarily halted by a death in the case as jurors were sent to attend a funeral. Defense attorneys objected to state alienists examining Milikin without them present while the jury was recalled to court in Lockhart.
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Associated Press
Lockhart
A. V. Milikin
Virginia Petty
San Antonio
Red Rock
Holland Page
Page
Fred Blundell
Austin
Miliskin
A. A. Ross
W. H. O’banion
Edgar Smith
Clarence J. Ginn
William E. Hawkins
Millikin
Millionaire Ranch Shack Near Death Valley Nears Completion
At Grapevine canyon Death Valley Scotty's ranch to be a desert mansion with thirty artisans at work. Engineer F R Thompson says Albert Johnson funds the project though the purpose remains a mystery. The audacious interior features redwood carvings and a famed cooking range.
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Tonopah
Nevada
Death Valley
Europe
Thompson
Scotty
Johnson
President could move to Indiana farm gifted to him
Chicago’s Drovers Journal writer concludes the Indiana farm given to President Coolidge could support a comfortable life with some work. He notes soil, location, and market advantages, but cites tenant farmers and past neglect as main problems and highlights local farmers John May J H Taylor and Gotlieb Warmbrod as prosperous examples.
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Ly United Press
Chicago
Til
Coolidge
Indiana
Chicago Drovers Journal
Luke Duffey
Drovers Journal
Houston Wins Trainmen Meet in Fort Worth
Edward Biggs reports Houston secured the 1928 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen convention while Amarillo, Galveston and Dallas vie for the 1929 meeting. More than 600 delegates attended and Amarillo extended an official invitation. Attendees from Amarillo included Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bennett and others.
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Houston
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Amarillo
Edward Biggs
Board of City Development
Fort Worth
Galveston
Dallas
Biggs
Guy Bennett
J. W. Vaught
W. M. Worford
H. G. Hamrick
Roswell to Amarillo Truck Service Proposed
A Roswell firm sends a letter to S. J. Cole head of the city development board proposing a truck line between Roswell and Amarillo seeking local support. A stray note about corn soup and popcorn adds a culinary aside with no bearing on the proposal.
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Roswell
Amarillo
S. J. Cole
Transportation Department of the Board of City Development
Pyorrhea Remedy Promises Health Boost and Refund
Bleeding gums linked to pyorrhea claimed to affect stomach kidneys and overall health including rheumatism. Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy advertised as effective when used as directed with druggist money-back guarantee if it fails.
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Leto
Magruder's Naval Status Remains In Doubt
Rear Admiral Magruder faces uncertain future after Wilbur removes him from command of four naval districts. The move follows a controversial magazine article and an official deeming the incident closed. Magruder awaits a successor in Philadelphia and plans to seek explanations and respond to Wilbur's summons.
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Associated Press
Washington
Thomas P. Magruder
Navy
Wilbur
Naval District
Magruder
Philadelphia
Admiral Magruder Disputes Detachment and Press Claims
The article notes Admiral Magruder’s detachment and his demand for a full inquiry. He defends the magazine piece as constructive and says he did not seek to embarrass the Navy. Magruder says Secretary Wilbur asked ten questions and later for more information, while he claims the department pressured him to answer quickly.
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Navy Department
Wilbur
Magruder
Pic
Philadelphia
Department
Washington
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