Clem Gray Executed After Nervy Final Night
Huntsville Texas Aug 7 Clem Gray former Titus county deputy sheriff was electrocuted at 12 05 am after a suicide attempt with a safety razor. He proclaimed innocence on the threshold and walked to the chair despite wounds and a chaotic scene with guards and prison staff.
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Huntsville
Texas
Clem Gray
Titus County
Gray
Frank O'Rourke
Prison Commission
Speer
Doctor Bush
Wife's Last Message Before Texas Executions
In Austin on August 7 Mrs. Clem Gray sent a final farewell to her husband as no commutation was issued. Former Governor Ferguson stated no statement would be made on Gray's execution. Mrs Gray and her two sons headed to Dallas to await the body, while telegrams urging clemency poured into the governor's office before closing.
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Otis Ballard
Clem
Warden Speer
Gray
Billi Lyle
B. B. Hammonds
Titus County
Doctor Bush
Tom E. King
Howard O’rourke
R. G. Watson
T. W. Peters
Dan Allen
Associated Press
Dan Harston
Dallas County
Ferguson
Harston
Arnulfo Valles
Sabavador Jacques
el Paso
Mr. Gray
Valles
Jacques
Austin
Texas
Clem Gray
Dallas
Jesus Christ
Earth
Minnie Gray
George Clem
Henry
Suitcase Lost Between Jones Prairie and Minerva
Lost suitcase reported between Jones Prairie and Minerva on Monday night. Covers show A. and M. College and Southwestern University stickers. Notify Louis Sasimir in Calvert, Texas. 15-11.
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Jones Prairie
Minerva
A. & M. College
Southwestern University
Louis Sasimir
Calvert, Texas
For Rent and Trade Offer Near City Park
Notice from Matt B. Bailey offering his home for rent near City Park and available for sale or trade for good sandy land farm. See him at the Herald office.
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City Park
Herald Office
Matt. B. Bailey
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