Negro murderers sentenced to die June 28 in Texas
Frank and Lorenzo Noel, two black men, were sentenced to die in Huntsville on June 28 for the assault on Mrs. Mary Steer. They were found guilty after a one and a half hour trial with Steer as the sole witness. They face additional indictments for killings connected to W. Milstead, Ryan Adkins, and Mrs. Mabel Berry.
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Tajfed Press
Dallas
Frank
Lonzo Noel
Huntsville
Mary Steer
Teer
W. Milstead
Ryan Adkins
Mabel Berry
Iuntsville
Thout
Guarded Negroes Face Murder Trial In Dallas
At dawn a cordon of armed men surrounded the criminal court building in Dallas as Frank and Lorenzo Noel, Negroes, stand trial on indictments for murder assault and robbery. Four state rangers and several officers guard the prisoners while the public is barred from the courtroom. A jury is being selected from a venire of 300 men.
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United Press
Dallas
Criminal Court
Frank
Lorenzo Noel
State Rangers
O’clovis
Woman's Identified Body Found On Lakewood Beach
The body of a woman, identified, was found on a Lakewood beach with arms and legs missing and remains decomposed. Initial discoveries suggest the corpse had been in the water about a month.
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T Instad Press
Cleveland
the Mide
Lakewood
Ector and Ravenna to Clash in Saturday Baseball
Ector's baseball team will meet Ravenna Saturday afternoon in a slated 2 p.m. game. Both lineups are described as strong with Coon Deering set to pitch for Ector, and Ravenna's tough hurler still unconfirmed. Fans anticipate a first-class ball game from two top squads.
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ECTOR
Ravenna
Eetor
Jake
Rescuers May Follow Amundsen Aviators’ Polar Flight
OSSO May 28 rescuers likely to be sent in search for Captain Roald Amundsen and his polar fliers after a daring May 21 departure from King’s Bay toward the pole. Norwegian defense ministry offers rescue equipment for the mission.
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United Press
OSSO
Roald Amundsen
King’s Bay
Pole
Norwegian Defense Ministry
Wood Buried in Oakwood After Tragic Freight Train Death
Robert Wood senior student and Texan A M College band member was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Troney Grove Fannin County Texas after dying last Monday night when he leaped from a freight train at College Station The town honored him with a special escort and every business house closed for the funeral He is survived by his father mother and two sisters
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Tioney Grove
Fannin Co
Texas
Robert Wood
Texan A, & M. College
Young Wood
College Station
A. W. Huff
A. Hunter
L. A. Bickle
Boiler explosion kills two in Loop coffee shop
A boiler blast at a Loop coffee shop injured ten others including African American and Chinese workers. Two people were killed in the incident reported by United Press from Chicago on May 28.
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United Press
Chicago
Campaign Tackles Weather Delays on Concrete Road Project
Voters hear proposals amid talk of bad weather delaying a campaign for concrete roads. Officials emphasize funding and maintenance plans while residents discuss tax impacts and local benefits.
Spotts Heads Texas Daily Press League Meeting
Sherwood Spotts of the Bonhiutn Favorite was elected president of the Texas Daily Press League at its session in Dallas in May 1928. Fred Horton, Greenville Banner, was named vice president. A secretary and committees were named to revise by laws and arrange the next annual Dallas meeting. The league has representatives from about sixty Texas dailies.
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Dallas
Sherwood Spotts
Bonhiutn
Texas Daily Press League
Rospar Fonhiy
Pred Worton
Greenville Banner
U. S
Mrr
Miners Feared Dead After Carolina Coal Co Explosion
Between fifty and seventy one miners are believed killed by a gas explosion at the Carolina Coal Co mine in Sanford North Carolina. Rescue efforts ended as officials conceded no survivors. Eight bodies recovered from the 1800 foot level.
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Sy United Press
Sanford
N. C
Carolina Coal Co
Farm Labor Union Plans Cotton Pool
In Paris a Farm Labor Union meeting advanced a plan to form a cotton compress union spanning Lamar, Marion, Red River and Delta counties. Members will pool bales, store and sell them in a single district rack, aiming to standardize grades and prices. Q O W Bullard of Delta County was elected president.
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Clarksville
Farm Labor Union
Paris
Lamar
Marin
Red River
Delta
Che
Mannin
QO. W. Bullard
Delta County
A Socitt
Fire destroys Camp Mabry storehouse in Austin
Fire of unknown origin last night wiped out the principal guard storehouse at Camp Mabry. National guard equipment and supplies valued at 600000 dollars were lost, all property belonging to the Federal government. A board of officers will be appointed to investigate the blaze.
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Austin
Camp Mabry
National Guard
Local market promotes quality with in-house inspection
The market assures customers of fresh goods through personal inspection before selling. Mr C WI Walker heads the meat department and pledges careful service. A complete line of grain staples and fresh vegetables is offered. orders welcomed.
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C. WI. Walker
Graduating Class Portraits Spark Local Attention
Max Hermey commissioned Cole Foster to create lasting class portraits for the high school. Women's photos were displayed in Harmer Style Shop and men's in Max Hermer Co. window, drawing extensive local chatter about the thoughtful display and Foster's fine work.
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Max Tiermer
Lem
C. BE. Foster
Max Hermey
Cole. Foster
Harmer
Max Hermer Co
Hermen
Foster
Kearns Prize Impresario Hammer Infinace Update
Los Angeles May 28 prize impresario Jack Kearns announced plans to promote Hammer in a rapid expedition toward the North Pole. The report notes Hammer flew within 400 miles of the pole two years ago during the Amundsen relief expedition.
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Los Angeles
Jack Kearns
Caplai Staan
North Pole
Amundsen
Hammer
Pole
Tragedy in California: Wealthy Operator Shoots Wife then Suicide
Los Angeles May 28 United Press reports Tom Greer a wealthy operator shot and killed Mrs Alma Muapestead 36 at her home and then killed himself.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Tom Greer
Alma Muapestead
Local Cotton Pool Elects Officers at Saturday Meeting
At the Saturday gathering, R. B. Smith of Lamar County was elected vice president and J. W. Clark, a resident west of Paris, became secretary. W. C. Brown of Brookton was chosen to handle selling the cotton in the pool at the compress.
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W. C. Brown
Brookton
Rave A Little Son G and John Blocker Ware Entertain
Mr John Blocker Ware and Rave A Little Son G entertained a young son since this morning. The gathering appeared cheerful with family and friends present.
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Rave A Little Son
John Blocker Ware
Wife of Frank Collier Threatened to Kill Son in Law
Haskell May 28. Mrs Frank Collier threatened to kill her son in law Elzie Robertson if her husband would not, the jury heard this morning during the trial. Star state witness Mrs Frank Wood testified she was present on a cot in court when Collier expressed contempt for Robertson and warned of killing him.
Trial continues in Collier case as both sides rest
The State and defense rested on direct examination in the trial of Mrs. Frank Collier at Haskell. The defense offered only perfunctory evidence. Arguments expected in the afternoon. the State opposed placing Collier on the stand due to questions about his competence and mental fitness.
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Haskell
Frank Collier
Collier
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