Death penalty urged in Leopold and Loeb case
Chicago court hears, Aug 20, two of the three high crimes under Illinois law used to justify the death penalty for Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb. Thomas Marshall, assistant state's attorney, argues based on the statute's wording and charges tied to the kidnapping and murder of Robert Franks. He defies mitigation efforts by the defense through mental expert testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Marshall
Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
John Caverly
Robert Franks
Pat Harrison Repeats Sweep as Mississippi Senator
In a landslide victory Pat Harrison returns to Washington securing a sweeping win over rivals. The overwhelming turnout sends Harrison back to the Senate with strong public support.
Harrison re-elected Senator in Mississippi primary
Mississippi Democrats backed senior Senator Pat Harrison in the state primary. Harrison carried every county with 45 043 votes against former Governor Brewers 8 124 as three congressmen were proposed for the nomination.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Senate
Pat Harrison
Harrison
Brewers
Senator Astin and wife complete 1000 mile Texas trip
Senator J. R. Astin and Mrs. Astin returned from a 1000 mile auto trip through South Texas. They traveled from Shore Acres Mumford to Austin San Antonio Corpus Christi Rockport Houston and back. He noted roads are fairly good and described the journey as delightful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Astin
Bryan
Shore Acres
Mumford
Mrs. Astin
South Texas
Austin
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Rockport
Houston
Senator Astin
Dead Man May Be Winner for Sheriff in Childress County
A dead candidate, Mel J. Dwight fatally shot Sunday, remains on the Childress county sheriff ballot. If Dwight wins, the Democratic committee will nominate a successor. the attorney general says the opponent would win only if surpassing the dead man’s vote.
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Childress County
Austin
Mel J. Dwight
Attorney General’s Department
Dwight
Democratic Executive Committee
Walter Splawn
C. V. Terrell
Louis G. Rainey
State Committee
Dawes Attacks LaFollette in Acceptance Address
General Charles G. Dawes, Republican vice presidential nominee, in Evanston Illinois, argues the LaFollette movement and socialism threaten the constitution and U S democracy. He labels LaFollette as the chief Republican opponent and previews economy gains under Republican rule.
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Associated Press
Evanston, Ill
League of Nations
World Court
Charles G. Dawes
Dawes
Democratic Party
Joint Topographic Work Resumes in Texas
The joint federal and Texas survey of topographic data is resumed as control parties return to the Guadalupe River area. Major Charles E. Cooke of the U S Geological Survey arrives Sept 1 to Austin to rejoin the Texas State Board of Water Engineers.
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Austin
Joint Topographic Survey of
Texas
Guadalupe River
Charles E. Cooke
United States Geological Survey
Washington
Texas State Board of Water Engineers
Marriage Licenses in Brazos County List
County Clerk records show several marriages licensed since last week's notice. Couples include Carl Williams with Fannie Fallen Sprolls, Augustine Vallensuli with Beatriz Ballientas, C A Carson with Maude Wheeler, Columbus Mickens with Novella Benson, John Rogers with Evellina Corley, Lonnie Tasker with Ozelle Poole, Garfield Alexander with Lillie Whitehead, D W Wesley with Rebecca Williams, Edward Grays with Edith Jenkins, R B Thompson with Mary Myrtle Erwin, and Clarence A Hamilton with Minnie Woiten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McSwain
Carl Williams
Fannie Fallen Sprolls
Augustin Vallensuli
Beatriz Ballientas
C. A. Carson
Maude E. Wheeler
Columbus Mickens
Novella Benson
John Rogers
Evelina Corley
Lonnie Tasker
Ozelle Poole
Garfield Alexander
Lillie Whitehead
D. W. Wesley
Rebecca Williams
Edward Grays
Edith Jenkins
R. B. Thompson
Mary Myrtle Erwin
Clarence A. Hamilton
Minnie Woiten
Julie Reinhardt Dying in Poverty After Broadway Glory
Julie Reinhardt once lit Broadway with stardom and backed suffrage, but now she lies near death in a West Thirty-Seventh Street apartment. Once linked to David Warfield and Jane Cowl, she recalls a vibrant era while begging for basic care as poverty deepens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Julie Reinhardt
Broadway
United States
Julie
West Thirty-Seventh Street
David Warfield
Green Room
Jane Cowl
Jane
el Paso
Political rally at Edge Schoolhouse Friday night
A rally is set at the Edge Schoolhouse Friday at 8 30. Judge W Davis and Hon Oak McKenzie plan to speak on the real issues to be decided in the upcoming primaries Saturday August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Edge
W. ©. Davis
Oak McKenzie
Texan is crushed in St. Louis elevator accident
O L Scudder a Blossom Texas merchant and hotel guest was crushed to death in a St. Louis Maryland hotel lobby when wedged between elevator floor and door sill. Elevator operator Leith Boyd said Scudder jumped into the car as it started to respond to a summons from an upper floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
ST. Louis
O. L. Scudder
Blossom
Texas
Maryland Hotel
Leith Boyd
Scudder
Boy Fractures Arm In Washington Street Tree Fall
Tuesday afternoon Bill Wilson, son of Mrs. Dora Wilson, fell from a tree at the George Chance place on Washington street. He sustained a broken right arm with both bones broken between the wrist and elbow. After a restless night, he is reported much better this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Wilson
Dora Wilson
George Chance Place
Washington Street
Bill
Changes Effected in State Departments Tuesday Afternoon
S L Staples was installed as State Treasurer and C V Terrell retired after turning over cash bonds and securities. The transfer included 29 188 380 in bonds with most in the permanent school fund, 10 090 489 in funds, 3 569 136 in bonds and notes for corporate deposits, 1 856 land refund, and 108 cash from tax overpayments. The new treasurer received the entire treasury assets and securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
S. L. Staples
C. V. Terrell
Texas
Shooting at Corsicana Oil Field Leaves One Dead
Corsicana Aug 20 Fred Dosen 38 8 an oil field worker died at the hospital from two bullet wounds. Porter Lawson drug store proprietor at Tuckertown near here surrendered to officers after the shooting last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Corsicana
Fred Doson
Porter Lawson
Tuckertown
Prager Buys Dowling Interest in Local Confectionery
H. H. Prager, traveling salesman, acquires B. O Dowling's stake in Reed & Dowling Confectionery. Reed & Prager form the new firm with Elmer Reed in direct charge. A twin-eight mechanical refrigeration plant and new fixtures are on order, expected by Sept. 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Prager
Dowling
Humble Employee Dies from Burns in Big Plant Explosion
Corsicana Aug 20 John Darton 38 died today from burns suffered in an explosion at Humble Oil and Refining casing head gasoline plant on Monday. John Petty injured in the blast is in critical condition. Five others hurt but expected to recover.
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Associated Press
Corsicana
John Darton
Humble Oil and Refining Company
John Petty
Cotton Market Surges on Futures Rally
Cotton futures closed 40 points higher as new receipts quoted at 28 1 4 cents middling basis. Strong activity in the market reflects rising demand and price support for upland cotton.
Four Thousand Homes In Ruins Reported
Dispatch reports four thousand homes destroyed across three villages leaving eight thousand people homeless. Recovery teams assess damage and aid agencies mobilize to provide shelter and essentials to affected families. Local authorities urge calm and coordinate temporary housing solutions.
Earthquake Kills Forty One in Russian Turkestan
An earthquake near Oass in Semirechensk provincial Rus sian Turkestan killed 41 people in three villages and left 8 000 homeless. More than 4 000 houses were destroyed according to a dispatch to the London Evening News from Allahabad India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Oass
Semiryechensk
Russian Turkestan
London Evening News
Allahabad
Red Cross to Train Lifesavers at Camp Lake Worth
The American Red Cross urges public swimming and life saving instruction across the South western Division. A three day encampment for life savers is set for September 4 through 6 at Boy Scout camp Lake Worth under Tarrant county supervision with a $1 registration fee. Brazos county participants eligible for entrance include Ruth Watkins and others listed by the local Red Cross.
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American Red Cross
Albert Buchanan
Home Service
Brazos County
Lake Worth
Tarrant County
ARC
Red Cross
Ruth Watkins
R. P. Marsteller
L. G. Jones
E. Y. Harpole
Miles Burton
H. R. Threadgold
A. E. Flowers
W. P. Lambert
A. P. Peek
George Reed
Robert Craig, Jr
R. M. Vanhorn
William Matthews
William B. Hughes
Stuart Cole
William Wilson Plans Move From Tabor to Jones County
William Wilson of Tabor has leased 100 acres north of Tabor to Jim Frances and will move before December first to Anson in Jones County with his mother. His son Clyde already left for Anson to assist with the change. Wilson has long helped develop the Tabor area and leaves behind many friends in the community and Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Jim Frances
William Wilson
Anson
Jones County
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Clyde
Texas
Bryan
Williams Family Returns From Matador Ranch Visit
Mr and Mrs J M Williams and children Metz and Boyd with Miss Nancy Morris returned Monday night from a two month stay at Matador Ranch Texas. Mrs Williams says the cool rolling plains climate and good crops brought pleasure despite rough roads from Marlin to Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Williams
Metz and
Boyd
Nancy Morris
State cash boost lifts general fund in Austin
Austin reports the general fund gained a cash boost as $838,000 in gross receipts taxes arrived unexpectedly on Tuesday. The cash balance rose to $52,000 in the morning, providing a temporary respite for state finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
National Defense Test Day Committee Formed in Bryan
The Bryan committee for National Defense Test Day on September 12 is led by Mayor Tyler Haswell as chairman. S. E. Eberstadt serves as secretary with T. K. Lawrence representing the Rotary Club, Jess Cook for the Lions Club, and Mrs. W. S. Howell for the Woman's Club. The group will meet Friday at 10 a.m. in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to plan the day’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler Haswell
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
S. E. Eberstadt
T. K. Lawrence
Rotary Club
Jess Cook
Lions Club
McCoy Denies Murder Charge at Arraignment
Kid McCoy, former boxer, was arraigned in Los Angeles Superior Court for the murder of Mrs Theresa Mars. His plea was postponed until Monday after the indictment was read and he cried I did not.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Kid McCoy
Theresa Mars
American Legion Elects Officers at Brownwood Convention
Brownwood Aug 20 The Texas department of the American Legion held the final day of its sixth annual convention with the election of officers for next year. Resolutions will be considered as four veterans units also close their conventions with officer elections.
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Associated Press
Brownwood
Texas Department of the American Legion
Coolidge Gift Lets Ford Hold Historic Syrup Pail
President Calvin Coolidge greeted a vacation party including Thomas Edison Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone at Plymouth Vermont on August 20. Coolidge presented Ford with a sap bucket once used by Ford’s great great grandfather as the group toured a local sugar lot and cheese factory.
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Henry Ford
Calvin Coolidge
Associated Press
Plymouth
Coolidge
Thomas Edison
Harvey Firestone
Russell
Montreal
Coolidge Club
Ludlow
Ford
Mrs. Coolidge
Car Registrations Reported in Brazos County
List of new car registrations at the Brazos County Tax Office under Roy Hudspeth names residents in Bryan and surrounding areas including College Station Kurten Benchley Seymour and Route designations noted for several registrants.
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Roy Hudspeth
W. S. Howell
Bryan
John Carroll
Della Ranson
J. Sidney Smith
Sarah Moore
Benchley
F. J Vitopil
M. H. Couch
Laura Koppe
Route 4
W. A. Sebasta
W. G. Weaver
Thomas Syptak, Jr
Seymour
L. B. Thompson
Chas
A. Schram
Kurten
A. G. Schattenberg
College Station
Mitt Bush
E. J. Kyle
Unmasked Bandits Rob Bank in Kansas City Heist
Three unmasked bandits held up the Corn Exchange Bank in Kansas City and escaped with about $15,000. The same edition notes Mrs. Tyler Haswell returning from a week in Houston visiting Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Lay.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Corn Exchange Bank
Tyler Haswell
Houston
J. R. Lay
Davis Would Select Applicants On Ability And Fitness
President hopeful Davis states in a public letter he would consider only the ability and fitness of applicants for government posts. He replies to Eugene McIntosh who noted Davis had omitted any reference to race in his acceptance speech.
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Associated Press
New York
John W. Davis
Eugene McIntosh
Bronx Colored Voters
Democratic Progressive Association
McIntosh
Davis
Judge Davis Speaks for Robertson at Tabor Rally
Several hundred people gathered at the Tabor school house Tuesday night to hear Judge W C Davis advocate for Judge Felix D Robertson in the governor runoff. Davis argued prohibition as the central issue and urged voters to choose Robertson with a clear stand. Attendees from Bryan included Mr and Mrs J E Covey Tax Collector Roy Hudspeth and others.
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Tabor
W. C. Davis
Felix D. Robertson
Davis
Robertson
Texas
Bryan
J. E. Covey
Roy Hudspeth
E. B. Elliott
Lee J. Rountree
Amon Williams Plans New Home on Bryan 24th Street
Amon Williams of Coleview will build a six room bungalow for his own use on the corner of Washington and 24th streets in Bryan. He recently sold his lots there and will also erect a rent cottage on the same lot for future income.
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Amon Williams
Bryan
24Th Street
Coleview
Washington and
24Th Streets
Coolidge Congratulates Dawes On VP Nomination Speech
President Coolidge sent hearty congratulations to Charles G. Dawes for his vice presidential acceptance speech delivered last night.
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Pres. Coolidge
Charles G. Dawes
Associated Press
Plymouth
Coolidge
Charles Dawes
Bryan Boys Return Home From Ocean Voyage
Hilsman Wilson, son of Mr and Mrs Hilsman Wilson, writes from aboard the steamship Texas oil tanker of the Texas Oil Company that he will be home September 1. Sanford Gibbs and Hilsman Wilson, Bryan boys and A and M College students, spent the summer on the Atlantic and Gulf waters aboard the tanker.
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Hilsman Wilson
Hilsman
Texas
Texas Oil Company
Sanford Gibbs
Bryan
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Miss Minnie Gieseke to Teach PE at State Teachers College Denton
Friends in Bryan and College Station recall Minnie Gieseke who grew up with Prof. and Mrs. Gieseke at A and M College. She earned a B A from the University of Texas and a B S from the University of Illinois. She will teach physical education at the state teachers college in Denton next school year.
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Austin American
Bryan
Miss Gieseke
Gieseke
M. College
Minnie Gieseke
University of Texas
University of Illinois
State Teachers’ College
Denton
Will K Gibbs Returns From St Louis Markets
Will K Gibbs returned Friday from the St Louis markets where he spent the week buying for W F Gibbs & Son. He met with wholesalers and jobbers, attended style shows, and inspected factories. He found prices similar to the prior season and purchased enough to offer customers an advantage in future purchases.
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Will K. Gibbs
St. Louis
W. F. Gibbs & Son
Smith pardon tied to man hanged for crime
State authorities announce a pardon involving the Smith case while the subject remains under sentence for a crime linked to a man who has already been executed. The update notes the legal action and the historical context of the hanging.
Accomplice Claim Taints Smith Pardon Bid
Orange County official Davis prepares protest against a pardon for Frank Smith the Louisianan convict of Lee Duke’s 1921 murder. He cites Eugene Vidrine’s confession as unsupported proof of Smith’s innocence and argues Smith remained an accomplice even if Vidrine’s statement is true.
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Associated Press
Beaumont
Frank Smith
Lee Duke
Davis
Orange County
Smith
Eugene Vidrine
Louisiana
Vidrine
Two Bryan Women Earn Honor For Club Study Work
Mrs. M. Hetty Curry and Mrs. Thomas Lundin of the Bryan Woman's Club prepared a twenty lesson Texas History course titled Texas Historical Traditional and Legendary. The project draws favorable attention from literary clubs across states and highlights Bryan's prominent clubwomen and civic pride.
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M. Hetty Curry
Thomas Lundin
Bryan Woman’s Club
Texas
Curry
Lundin
Bryan
Bryan Woman's Club
Shower Honors Mrs Samuel Pote At Neighborhood Party
Mrs Noah Cole hosted a shower for Mrs Samuel Pote the bride of Mr Pote son of Mr and Mrs John Pote in her home last week. Guests enjoyed sandwiches and punch as gifts were displayed and best wishes extended for the couple starting their life together.
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Noah Cole
Samuel Pote
Pote
John Pote
Pate
Harvey
Miss Dowling
Districts Urged to Hire Teachers Before Institute
Brazos county school districts urged to employ their teachers by the 23rd to allow attendance at the A and M College institute from September 1 to 5. County superintendent D. J. McDonald said attendance is expected unless a valid excuse is provided, with program details to come later.
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Brazos County
D. J. McDonald
A. and M. College
McDonald
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