The People's Column on Murder Law and Public Apathy
Judge Marcus A. Kavanaugh of the Chicago superior court critiques the justice system praising jurors and pardons while blaming the public for unequal outcomes. He cites racial and economic bias in murder prosecutions and warns the accused with money or influence fare better. The column continues on page 4.
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Marcus A. Kavanaugh
Superior Court of
Chicago
United States
Kavanaugh
Texas
Bryan Highlights Local Happenings In Fall Sales And Shows
Harry S Edge announces a major price reduction sale at his Bryan dry goods store as fall sales surge. The Rose Marie cast of nearly 70 stays at Hotel Bryan while Bev an’s musical takes stage. High School Review issue hits streets with merchant support. Knights of Pythias Dokeys plan a Friday dance at K P Lodge to raise funds for Bryan High football sweaters with Aggie Serenaders.
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Harry S. Edge
Bryan
Dokeys
Knights of Pythias Lodge
K. P. Lodge
Aggie Serenaders
When I Was 21 99
E R Bryant recalls his early life and career from a grocery job in Silver City Iowa to joining J C Penney in Abilene Texas. He describes leaving school for education, serving in the draft on Armistice day, and choosing commerce over farming as he began his retail career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Bryant
J. C. Penney
Bryan
Bryant
Silver City
Iowa
Heath
Omaha
Nebraska
J. C. Penny & Co
Abilene
Texas
Weather for Bryan and Vicinity Tonight Frost Expected
The Eagle reports from New Orleans on November 17 that for Bryan and vicinity the night will be fair and colder with frost. Thursday will be fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
New Orleans
Bryan and
Vicinty
Modern Girl Refuses Chaperons Says Espionage
Fort Worth report notes Mrs. S M N Marrs says chaperones were resented in youth and today’s girls will not tolerate them. San Antonio hosts South Texas Chamber of Commerce organizing meeting with 31 cities represented and officers elected, including Rape Morrison as president and George C Rehner as treasurer.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
San Antonio
South Texas Chamber of Commerce
Rape Ww. Morrison
S. C. Tucker
Brownsville
EB. K. Fawcett
del Rio
George C. Rehner
Alice
Victor Grunder
Cuere
Fight Over Will Ends With Manslaughter Sentence
Austin reports William Lester Crawford, prominent Dallas attorney, sentenced to five years for manslaughter in the death of Paul O'Day. Crawford withdrew a motion for rehearing in the Court of Criminal Appeals. sentence becomes effective. The case stems from a suit over Crawford's father's will.
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Austin
William Lester Crawford
Paul O’day
Court of Criminal Appeals
Crawford
O'Day
Dallas
Cawford
Leahy Case Ready to Take Testimony in Murder Trial
George West Nov 17 with last juror in box and defense venue motion overruled. Court prepared Thursday to begin testimony in Harry J. Leahy murder of Dr. J. R. Ramsey last May. Defense had sought venue change due to alleged venireman antagonism in the county.
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Associated Press
George
West
Harry J. Leahy
J. R. Ramsey
Mathis
Veniremen
Woman's Benefit Assn to Host Tacky Party
The Woman's Benefit Association of the Macabees will give a tacky party Friday night November 19 for all members their families and friends. Those who expect to attend are requested to phone 692 B so proper arrangements may be made.
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Woman's Benefit Association of the Macabees
Battle Looming At Baptist Meet
SAN ANTONIO November 17. Hal F Buckner of Dallas was the caucus chosen president candidate for the Texas General Convention of the Baptist Church. Supporters of Dan Moody Pat M Neff and others promised a fight.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Hal F. Buckner
Dallas
Texas General Convention of the Baptist Church
Dan Moody
Pat M. Neff
Marble Bust of Texas's First Woman Governor Planned
A marble bust of Mrs. Ferguson, the first woman Texas governor, will be placed in the State Capitol rotunda in a Friday ceremony. The sculpture by Cerrachio will be accepted by the State Board of Control for the state.
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Austin
Texas
Ferguson
Cerrachio
State Board of Control
Arthur Stiles Seen as Next Texas Reclamation Engineer
Arthur A. Stiles of Austin is slated to be the next State Reclamation engineer. It is expected his name will be among the first announced by Moody when the slate is made public. Stiles previously held the post before B. F. Williams and was the sole occupant since the position was created.
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Austin
Arthur A. Stiles
Moody
B. F. Williams
Kaufman
Ferguson
Stiles
Williams
Temperature Drops To 28 In Amarillo
Amarillo reports a 28 degree morning with a strong north wind from the Panhandle last night. The day opened clear and forecasters had expected at least a foot of snow.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
Preachers Accused Of Being Lazy At Baptist Meeting
In San Antonio Texas pastors face unrest at the annual Baptist laymen conference. Dr J J Kellam cites underpayment as a key cause while Rev Leland Malone defends traditional methods and urges focus on scripture over salaries. Malone says he keeps horse and buggy for calls due to affordability.
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San Antonio
Texas
J. J. Kellam
Calvary Church
Leland Malone
Carthage
Malone
New Baptist Women Circle Officers Named for Year
The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church lists new officers for five circles. Circle 1 names T B Higgs as chairman and W A Berry as vice chair, with F A Bunting secretary treasurer and J W Batts Orphan Home, J Webb Howell Bible teacher. Circle 2 names J B Sanders chair and E J Fountain vice chair with G F Singletary secretary treasurer and H H Newton Orphan Home. Circle 3 lists T R Batte chair and C A Buchanan vice chair with W R Thomas secretary treasurer and W C Ruehti Orphan Home. Circle 4 names J W Dyer chair and W R Sanders secretary treasurer with E F Parks Personal Service and J G Minkert Bible teacher. Circle 5 names Roy Nunn chair and E H Gibbons vice chair with Forrest Jones secretary and N F Lockerd treasurer and M P Holleman Personal Service. Several circles schedule meetings for next Monday.
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Woman's Auxiliary
The
First Baptist Church
Circle
Circle No
T. B. Higgs
W. A. Berry
F.A. Bunting
J. W. Batts
Orphan Home
R. S. Webb
J. Webb Howell
D. Paul Dansby
Howell Apartments
J. W. Dyer
W. R. Sanders
W. A. Withers
E. F. Parks
J. G. Minkert
Albert Buchanan
Roy Nunn
E. H. Gibbons
Forrest Jones
N. F. Lockerd
M. P. Holleman
Chas. W. Crawford
Edgar Jones
W. S. Howell
G. W. Orms
G. M. John
W. 2S. Higgs
Nannie Berryman
H. O. Boatwright
W. Higgs
Armstrong Speaks On Tolerance At Tuesday Meeting
Bob Armstrong addressed the Methodist Men's Brotherhood Club on tolerance. He urged yearly gatherings for church fellowship and traced the Methodist Church's history from John Wesley to its growth as a major American denomination. The program featured music by Sam Knox and remarks by C. M. Bethany, with a humorous toast portion and a large list of attendees.
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Armstrong
Methodist Men’s Brotherhood Club
Bob Armstrong
Methodist Men's Brotherhood
Hip" Coulter
John Seeley Caldwell
Methodist Church
John Wesley
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Henry VII
Wesley
Oxford University
Episcopal Church
America
Knox
Sam Knox
C. M. Bethany
Mr. Bethany
T. A. Adams
C. R.gardner
J. B. Christian
Glen W. Stinnett
Lamar Bethea
H. R. Brayton
M. E. Mc.Cartney
L. J. Dupuy
C. B. Godbey
Jno
L. Mizell
J. L. Reitch
Henry N. Cochran
W. M. Owens
Lamar Jones
Will Gibbs
Geo. W
Mugford
S. H. Allphin
W. F. Gibbs
A. M. Waldrop
Bill Allen
W. Black
R. V. Armstrong
John
Caldwell
W. J. Coulter
J. &. Covey
James J. Ray Jr
Walter Meyer
S. A. McMillan
Albert Goodman
J. H. Beard
W. C. Mitchell
P. H.hensarling
C. L. Eden Jr
Coulter Hoppess
Reed McDonald
Rayardner
Otis Gayle
Leslie Randolph
Wesley Bentley
J. T. Mc
Terrific gale strikes Dallas causing widespread damage
Signs and tree limbs were blown down and many plate glass windows were broken in a Dallas gale last night. A policeman narrowly escaped injury when a large electric sign toppled near him and a pedestrian was knocked down by a flying ash can. Gainesville reports indicate several hundred dollars damage to electrical service as components were put out of commission.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Gainesville
Box Supper and Entertainment at Steele’s Store School
A box supper and entertainment are planned at the Steele’s Store School building this Friday night November 19. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Steele's Store
Little Theater Names New Directors for Club
Mrs. Paul Stevens announces the Little Theatre board: Tyler Haswell, Wilson Bradley, Thos Lundine, Floy Dansby, A. J. Buchanan, Willard Chambers, Dr. J. W. Black, D. S. Buchanan, plus Joe Woolker assisting as director and Sankey Park as technical director. Pet Newton elected special advertising manager. Russell Watts reviews Abies Irish Rose and previews The Goose Hangs High. Cast lists for the next play are announced.
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Paul Stevens
The
Little Theatre
Tyler Haswell
Wilson Bradley
Thos. Lundine
Floy Dansby
A. J. Buchanan
Willard Chambers
J. W. Black
D. S. Buchanan
Joe Woolker
Katharine
Petruchio
Sankey Park
Pet Newton
Russell Watts
Abie
Chicago
Demos Oppose Permanent Tax Cut Ultimatum Signals Fallout
Democratic leaders resist the President Coolidge tax refund plan and Garner of Tennessee issues a stark ultimatum permanent tax reduction or nothing. Republicans leave hopeful none of their measures pass as the debate centers on returning taxes to corporations already paid by consumers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Garner
Tennessee
Extension Service Club Luncheon Honors County Women
The Extension Service club hosts its annual luncheon Thursday at 1 o clock at St Andrews Episcopal Parish House. Mrs M R Bentley is general chairman with Mrs J S Mogford coordinating the program. Two representatives from each of five clubs will attend and delegates will report on community work and home demonstration activities in Brazos County.
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Extension Service
St. Andrews Episcopal Parish House
M. R. Bentley
J. S. Mogford
H. H. Williamson
Extension Service Club
T. C. Walton
L. F. Mangis
King’s Highway
Brazos County
Abbie Sevier
W. S. Howell
Thomas F. Mayo
Woman’s Opportunity
Lee J. Rountree
Methodist Conference Opens in Orange Under Bishop Hay
The Texas annual conference of the Methodist church opened in Orange with Bishop Sam R. Hay of Dallas presiding. Delegates from area churches attend the session that began today.
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Associated Press
Orange
Texas Annnual Conference
The
Methodist Church
Sam R. Hay
Dallas
Fourth District Report Read At State Federation Meeting
The Fourth District report read at the State Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting in Dallas outlines district origins in Waco Temple and Bryan leadership. It notes thirteen workers chosen this year and recalls mid winter board meetings in Waco and district art exhibits led by Mrs. Allen Hearne.
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Dallas
Dstrict
Temple
M. W. Sims
Bryan
Sims
Youngblood
Wace
R. C. Allen
Hearne
Houston
Henry B. Fall
Aggies Versus Longhorns Draw Largest Texas Crowd Yet
At Austin officials predict a record crowd as 5 000 UT students and 2 000 A and M cadets join 33 000 seats sold for the annual Aggies vs Longhorns game. Officials expect at least 40 000 spectators, the biggest athletic turnout in Texas.
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Aggies
Longhorns
South
Austin
Theo Belmont
Ofathletics
University of Texas
Lowe baby improving returns to Bryan soon
The seven month old Ruth Lowe, who has been seriously ill and treated in Houston for ten days, is thought to be much improved. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Lowe expect to return to Bryan later this week while Mrs. Lowe remains in Houston with the child.
Heirloom Cotton Bale Worthless to Sale for Heirs
In Chipley Georgia a 527 pound bale of cotton, ginned in 1870, remains unsold as heirs of Christopher Columbus Jones keep it as a family heirloom. The bale graded No 2 measures 1 1 6 inches, valued originally at 132 7 12 dollars, but no offers have been entertained as sentiment blocks sale.
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Chipley
Christopher Columbus Jones
Jones
Embargo Placed on Cotton Shipments in New Orleans Port
The New Orleans States reports crowded warehouses in the port and an embargo on cotton shipments due to over crowded storage facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Associated Press
Gonzales Named Special Investigator in Mexico Case
Manuel Gonzales a San Antonio attorney is appointed special investigator to probe the shooting of Juvencio Lopez at a dance hall near Sebastian for the Mexican government. The appointment was made by the Mexican secretary of foreign affairs.
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3. Lopez
Texas
San Antonio
Manuel Gonzales
Juvencio Lopez
Sebastian
Gonzales
More Witnesses Summoned for State Investigation
Subpoenas for about thirty five witnesses to appear next week before the house investigating committee were issued yesterday as the panel resumes its inquiry into state departments. Indications point to a probe of Governor Miriam A. Ferguson's pardon records with Carl Phinney analyzing pardons filed with the secretary of state.
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Associated Press
Austin
House Investigating Committee
Miriam A. Ferguson
Carl Phinney
Secretary of State
Grady Puryear Is Given $1000 Fine
Grady Puryear was fined 1000 dollars by a county court jury on negligent homicide charges stemming from the death of Dallas university student Izabelle Crozier. The collision also killed Mission university student Margaret Spears. The jury returned its verdict to County Judge George Matthews after 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Austin
Grady Puryear
Izabelle Crozier
Dallas
Margaret Spears
Mission
Anther University
George Matthews
Prayer of Long Ago Returns in Aggieland Valor
Fort Worth writer praises Texas A and M College after visiting College Station. He lauds Aggie spirit and sportsmanship from cadet corps and fans, noting unity after a tied game and affectionate hospitality, mess hall camaraderie, prune ree, fish songs, and rivalries with North Side High.
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A. & M. College
Fort Worth
Aggieland
College Station
North Side High
Cotton futures rise as Lecaj quotes steady at 12
Cotton futures show a modest gain with quotes from Lecaj at 12 points and 15 points higher on the day. Traders note cautious activity as prices edge up while awaiting market cues.
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Lecaj
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Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers’ Association
New Commercial Organization
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E. K. Fawcett
Leahy
Woman's Benefit Assn
Baptist Meet
Arthur Stiles
School Entertainment
Steele’s Store
Little Theater
Demos
Methodists
A. and
M. College
Everet Ely
North Fort Worth
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