Not Guilty Ruling On Somerville Murder
Report to Acting Governor Davidson by Ranger Captain Aldrich and local officials indicates Otto Lange's death resulted from family issues, not a secret organization. Houston says Klan had no role and calls the killing a family affair. Federal and state investigators continue, with Hamer expected to file a final report.
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Austin
Otto Lange
Somerville
T. W. Davidson
R. W. Aldrich
W. S. Houston
Barney Parker
Washington County
Aldrich
Davidson
Lange
Parker
Houston
Hamer
Ed Thuber
Caldwell
Somerville Ku Klux Klan
Flad
Lance
Frank Hamer
Arrests Expected As Developments Unspecified
Officials say arrests are expected soon with details undisclosed. The nature of the developments remains unspecified, leaving observers awaiting further information from authorities.
Governor Al Smith Called Goliath of Anti Day Army
At the International Christian Endeavor convention in Des Moines locals quoted R A Walker of Chicago labeling Governor Al Smith as the Goliath of the Wets and the modern Philistine foe. The speaker warned that a David could strike with stony votes and defeat Smith after the election or primaries.
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AL Smith
Goliath
Anti-Day Army
Des Moines
Toyo
Goliath of
R. A. Walker
Chicago
International Christian Endeavor
Mr. Walker
New York
Saul
Goliath’ Smith
David
Milam County Sheriff Sale Notice Declares Real Estate Levy
Milam County Texas sheriff Levy on real estate in Milam County to satisfy a 1923 court judgment of 398 dollars plus costs in case 4810 Stella Gandy Vaughn against W M Caldwell. Property description begins along with levy dated July 9 1923 under H M Roark clerk.
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State OF Texas
Milam
Milam County
H. M. Roark
W. M. Caldwell
Stella Gandy Vaughn
Helen Gandy
Rogers
Texas
Davidson to Probe Killing of Otto Lange
Acting Governor Davidson will go to Somerville to investigate the fatal Lange shooting. He criticizes local and ranger probes, plans grand jury inquiry, and offers a $500 reward to curb mob violence. He declares the mob must be stopped and urges public support for law and order.
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Austin
Davidson
Somerville
Otto Lange
Farmer
Company H
1433Rd Infantry
Texas National Guard
Prand Jury
Lange
Texas
Sheriff Sale Notice of W M Caldwell Property in Milam
Milam County Texas to sell at public vendue on August 7 1923 at Cameron Court House door between 10 A M and 4 P M the 8.89 acre tract derived from D Monroe grant described in deed volume 51 page 53 to satisfy levy on W M Caldwells land. Publication to run weekly for three weeks in Cameron Herald. D S Rogers Sheriff Milam County H H Hartsfield Deputy.
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W. M. Caldwell
D. Monroe
Milam County
Texas
Martha Rogers
E. M. Bean
Caldwell
Cameron
Cameron Herald
Rural Carrier Examination Noted for Cameron Texas
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam in Cameron Texas on July 28 1923 to fill the rural carrier post and any vacancies on rural routes from that post office. The salary of a rural carrier on a
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United States Civil Service Commission
Cameron
Texas
Rural Carrier and Wagon Route Pay Rules Detailed
The standard wagon route pay is $1 per year for 24 miles, plus $30 per mile per year beyond 24. Motor route salaries range from $2,450 to $2,600 annually by length. Separate exams are no longer held, and appointees come from one register. Open to citizens domiciled in the territory. both genders may apply, but sex may be requested. Women face restricted eligibility for rural carrier roles.
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U.S
U. S
Civil Service Appointments Openings Notice
Form 1977 and appointive blanks obtainable from offices or the United States Civil Service Commission in Washington DC Applications should be forwarded to the Commission at Washington DC at the earliest practicable date.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Commission
Washingtton
D. C
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Texas Ranger
Sheriff’s Sale
Cardus
Nannie Brown
Black Rock
Ark
Carduil
Cardu
Rangers
D. S. Rogers
H. H. Hartsfield
Thedford’s
Kelly
Exide Battery and Service
Schiller
Buick
Cameron, Texas
The
Herald
Dr. F. Barnes Bever
C. W. Lawrence Bidg
Auditorium Hotel
Beasley
Boucher Amusement Company
Ia Verco
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