Amarillo Farmer Confesses Killing Wife and Nine Children
George J Hassell of Farwell Texas admitted tonight that he killed his wife and eight children and buried their bodies in a shallow grave in the family yard. He spoke as he lay mortally wounded in a Farwell hospital after being attacked the day the bodies were found. Authorities said Hassell will likely provide a full account of the killings in a forthcoming statement.
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Amarillo
George J. Hasent
Farwell
Hassell
Texas
Clovis
N. M
Peem
Peerwell
Amar- Ye
Bwvery
Farwell Wom
Aera
Friday
Tunney Rescued After Ice Plunge Near Moosehead Lake
Boxing champion Gene Tunney slipped on a treacherous ice wrinkle while hiking toward Rockwood Maine for mass. He plunged into Moosehead Lake estimated at over 100 feet deep and was saved by a three man companion chain who pulled him back to the ice. Tunney called it his closest call and said he would never forget this Christmas.
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Rockwood
Maine
Mosehead Lake
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Ford predicts 1927 will bring normalcy in US economy
Detroit reports Henry Ford, in an Associated Press interview, says 1927 starts with large surpluses of goods and debt. He notes anticipated absorption of material and predicts a year of normalcy, contrasting 1926 as abnormal and defending five day work week. He also hints at a low priced six cylinder car and clarifies credit versus debt.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Associated Press
Ford
Ford denies rubber interests amid speculation on future gains
The report notes Henry Ford dismissing rumors of owning rubber interests and downplaying a six cylinder car story. He says he may consider future developments in rubber and believes rubber should be grown on this continent.
Income Tax Blanks Available For 1926 Returns
Collector James W. Bass announced all income tax returns for 1926 will be ready for distribution on January 1 1927. Taxpayers who filed in 1925 will receive blanks by mail. others may request blanks from the Austin office of the Collector of Internal Revenue.
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Internal Revenue
James W. Bass
Collector of Internal Revenue
Austin
Texas
Cameron Girl On Vacation
Laura Boedecker daughter of B Boedecker Cameron has been a student at Austin College this fall as a sophomore and is taking the Christmas vacation which runs from December 22 through January 4 1927. Classes resume Wednesday morning January 5 1927 with all students required to be in their places.
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Sherman
Texas
Laura Boedecker
B. Boedeker
Cameron
Austin College
Teasy
Byrne Commercial promises faster payroll placement and tuition refund
The Byrne System advertises faster shorthand and bookkeeping training claiming three months saved on payroll placement. It offers a tuition refund if a rival school’s salary savings would exceed Byrne’s tuition. A free illustrated catalogue of ten courses is mailed. The address is 1708 1 2 Commerce St Dallas opposite the Post Office.
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Byrne
Horthand
H. &. Byrne
Commerce St
Dalls
New Year Health Resolutions Promoted by State Board
The state board of health urges comprehensive physical exams, diphtheria immunization for children, smallpox vaccination, and avoidance of spreading illnesses. It also calls for birth registration, reporting of local births, community health support, and safe driving to protect public welfare.
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State Board of Health
Vital Statistics Department
Library branch moved to William Hood Dunwoody Institute
A city library branch is housed in the main building of the William Hood Dunwood Institute in Minneapolis. The institute and the public library jointly pay librarian and staff salaries and buy books. The institute supplies the room and equipment.
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William Hood Dunwood Industrial Institute
Minneapolis
Public Library
Institute
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Blair
Farwell Au
United States
Mr. Ford
Cameron, Texas
Yours
New Cameron Drug Co
S.R. Cotton
OF Temple
A. B. Guinn
J. K. Freeman
Fletcher
Saabibe
Renee CeCe
Heee
CME
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