Strange Chicago murder tale ends with failed gallows escape
Bernard Grant aged 28 died from stab wounds inflicted by companion Walter Krauser in the visitors' room of a Chicago jail. Grant had previously dodged execution for two years as the plan to hang him failed when Krauser stabbed him Saturday.
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United Press
Chicago
Dune
Bernard Fora
Lay
Walter Krauser
Grant
Frank Jirka
Grind
Krauser
Rumor of Japan Declaring War in Hong Kong Denied
A Hong Kong rumor claimed Japan declared war on South China after a Canton official was killed at a Japanese hospital. The British foreign office said no information supported the claim and the Japanese embassy called the possibility impossible.
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Japan
South
Chena
United Press
London
Central News
Hong Kong
South China
Canton
Reign Office
Wisconsin Honors Dead Statesman In Otoping Business
The city of Madison with 50 000 residents observed the passing of Robert Lalollette. Stores closed factories halted schools closed as thousands queued at the state capitol for the funeral procession. The body would be moved this afternoon to a rural cemetery two miles from town.
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United Press
Madison
Robert Lalollette
State Capitol
Panhandle and Gulf Opposes Plains Road Hearing Postpone
J I Hampton of Fort Worth urged the Texas railroad commission to postpone the July 20 hearing on plans to build a road into the Texas South Plains. Panhandle & Gulf opposes the project saying it cannot present its case before fall. The motion seeks to move the hearing to October to allow adequate time for argument.
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United Dress
Austin
Une
Texas South Plains
J. I. Hampon
Fort Worth
Panhandle & Gulf
North Dakota Senator Tuadd Dies After Illness at 620
Senator Tuadd of North Dakota died at 6 20 this morning in an infirmary after kidney trouble. He entered for treatment a week ago and suffered kidney failure shortly after. Ladd, one of four sons of the Republican party leader who backed Mic La Follette, was 56 years old.
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United Press
Baltimore
Tuadd
North Dakota
Ladd
Republican Party
Mic LaFollette
Olel
Smackover doubles murder scene prompts manhunt
Smackover Arkansas, June 22. Police and posses pursue a slayer after two men were found shot to death in a local scene. Robbery is cited as the motive. About twenty five suspects are held and a $500 reward is offered as Governor Terral seeks aid to curb the crime wave.
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Arkansas
Terral
United Press
Smackover
Ark
Eelay
den Lusk
Wil Field
Text Book Board 15 to be Selected at Austin
A commission to nominate fifteen persons for a new text book commission will meet in Austin on Tuesday. The selection will be used by Governor Ferguson as the basis for the new body, announced by Superintendent Marrs.
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Austin
United Press
Ferguson
Susanna Wesley Class Holds Service at Poor Farm
The Susanna Wesley Class of UK First Methodist Church held a Sunday afternoon service at the Poor Farm. About nine people attended and the event was reported as thoroughly enjoyed by those present.
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Susanna Wesley
Poor Farm
Susanna Wesley Cla
First Methodist Church
Marshal Joffre Ailment Reported In Paris
Paris June 22 Marshal Joffre former commander in chief of French forces is slightly ill with an ailment resembling influenza. The report comes amid ongoing concerns over his health and public appearances.
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United Tress
Paris
Marshal Joffre
Dorothy Perkins Given Five To Fifteen Years For Manslaughter
Dorothy Perkins aged 17 received a prison sentence of five to fifteen years after being convicted of manslaughter for the February birthday party death of Ayrvest. The ruling was reported by United Press from New York on June 22.
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United Pre- New York
Dorothy Perkins
Ayrvest
Young Man Buried by Cotton Seeds at Oil Mill
A young man named Jones from the Lameaseo neighborhood was crushed when hulls toppled at an oil mill. Prompt action prevented serious injuries.
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Jones
Lameaseo
Baseball doubleheader Likely at Rather Field with Leonard
Will Tidwell of Ielor notes plans to stage two baseball games at Rather Field with Leonard. The article says arrangements are under way and promises authentic announcements from The Favorite once details and start times are set.
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Will Tidwell
Ielor
Leonard
Car Crash Injures Family Member and Mysterious Circulation
Uncle John Martin and seven family members were riding when a car’s approaching glare caused him to crash into a curb. Grandson Sanmie Martin was thrown through a windshield with a deep cut to the head while other occupants escaped with minor injuries. Separate townwide flyers denounced local banks and county officials, sources unsure of authorship.
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Hlugu
Sam &. Neilson
KE. A. McMahon
Powers
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Bondan
Self
Monegrove
Ladonia
Red Ball
Honey Gove
Sherman
Paris
Punts
West Wall
Honey Grove
Joney Grove
Tratn
Bonham Club Sets Three Day City Golf Championship
The Bonham Golf Club announces a three day city championship starting tomorrow to determine the club best. Earl Robinson won last year with Ben Hassell as runner up, with eleven prizes including golf balls socks hats and cash from local merchants and businesses.
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Bonham
Earl Robinson
Ben Hassell
Palace Drug Store
Box Cigars
First State Bank
Graham-Crawford Co
Sox Hancock-Nevill Co
Golf Hose M. (. Spivy & Co
Max Hermer
Arledge Bro. Gio
Bear Cigarettes
City Dye Works
Jon. Ware & Son
Nav. & Co
Gillette Razor
C. Dave. & Co
T. A. Taylor
Hersh Chocolate
First National Bank
Hassell Motor Co
Annin County
Rodgers Co
Everybody's No
Bonham Jouse Fur
J. W. Peeler
Bush Howe
Smith-Jones Electric Co
American Theatre
Bunham Lady Taken Sudden Ill Now Improving
Mrs. Etuman Kennedy mother of I. E. E. and Sip. bhennedy of this city was stricken Saturday and is thought to be in a fair way to recover as she shows much improvement. Mrs. Kennedy has another son Walter Kennedy of Ada Oklahoma. Buy here where you make it.
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Etuman Kennedy
I. EE
Sip. Bhennedy
Fisher Very Good Shepherd Witness Appears
Chicago June 22 Dr. John Fischer bacteriologist testified in the Shepherd murder trial that preserving typhoid germs for a year and inoculating Billy McClintock would require utmost caution and expert handling. He doubted Shepherd could have done it.
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United Press
Chicago
William Shepherd
Billy McClintock
John Fischer
Shepherd
Shephrd
Fischer
Card hints at return from Rotary convention to Cleveland
A fragment notes a person named S Tatum traveling from Niagra Falls to Cleveland to attend a Rotary International convention. The card mentions prior time in Canada and expresses pleasure to be back in the States, with a remark about sounding British. The text suggests the person will drop an informal pronunciation and urges staying with home in Lown.
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S Tatum
Cleveland
Ohio
Rotary International
Niagara
Canada
States
Ready to Serve Ham and Cheese Varieties Offered
Notice promotes boiled ham baked ham veal loaf and pimento cheese made locally for barbecues. Cheese of all kinds is offered.
Airplane-20 Arrives Safely at Kings Bay With Amundsen Crew
Airplane-20 reached Kings Bay Spitzburgen safely after a Sunday flight from Franklins Bay piloted by Arete flyers. Captain Roald Amundsen and the crew return from the North as Premier Mow appeals for public celebration and a fund aid for further scientific work.
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Kings Bay
Oslo
Roald Amundsen
Arete
Spitzburgen
Franklins* Bay
Mowinokle
Amundsen
Texas Oil Co pays $96,000 oil royalties to state
In Austin on June 22 the Texas Oil Co. paid $96,000 in oil royalties to the State via the Land Commissioner for Regan County oil lands. This payment brings total royalties paid to $219,900.
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United Press
Austin
The
Texas Oil Co
Regan County
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