Henry Helms Dies in Cisco Bank Robber Death Chair
Henry Helms known as Santa Claus bank robber, aged desperado from Huntsville Texas, faced execution in the electric chair after a protracted struggle with guards. Witnesses watched as Helms fought to the end, resisting restraint before the switch was activated.
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Associated Press
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Tex
Henry Helms
Cisco
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Cisco Bank
Prison execution by electric chair reported
The article notes three electric shocks passed through Helms' body. The current started at 12 10 a m and prison physicians declared him dead six minutes later.
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Helms
Corsicana Police Find Still In Alley Auto
Corsicana Texas officers seized a still and beer from a car in an alley. Two men were arrested and charged with violating the prohibition law.
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Corsicana
United Press
Texas
Mexican dies of gun shots near Kerens in Corsicana
In Corsicana Texas on Saturday night Rafel Longaria 20 Mexican died from gun shot wounds received during an altercation near Kerens He died at Navarro County hospital His brother Hassan 22 was shot and is in critical condition Police have not yet made arrests in connection with the shooting.
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Texas
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Navarro County
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