Death sentence affirmed for George Hornsby in Weatherby murder
The Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin affirmed the death penalty for George F. Hornsby sentenced for the October 18, 1920 murder of J. N. Weatherby in Crown. A 16 year old confederate, Willie Carter, aided in the crime. Hornsby awaits execution as the case continues through appeals.
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George FP. Hornsby
J. N. Weatherby
Bell County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Austin
Hornsby
Blair
George F. Hornsby
George H. “120
Rina Weatherby
Crown
Weatherby
Jim
Pie City
Wilie Carter
Wichita Faux
State Aid School Grants Deliberations Announced
The State Department reports on the 4000 plus schools seeking aid, outlining that most grants will be conditional and below requested amounts due to a total pool of 17.5 million. County superintendents will allocate funds by county, with a cap of 600 dollars per school and a potential surplus to aid more needy institutions.
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State Department
Wi. LL. Gantz
Bible in Public Schools Sparks Teacher Standards Debate
The author weighs political and religious figures against Bible teaching in schools. He questions classroom examinations of teachers for doctrinal alignment and cites Jefferson and Franklin to argue for limits on biblical instruction in public education. He predicts future reforms yet argues Bible teaching should not be included.
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W. J Bryan
Doggett
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Jefferson
Jesus
Christ
Thorne
Move in Congress to Throttle Newspapers
Thomas R. Williams, president of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association, urged all members and publishers to oppose House Bill 608 which would ban publishing news likely to lead to gambling. He warned the bill would embargo essential business news and even baseball scores, and urged a demonstration before the Washington judiciary committee on January 10.
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Pittsburg
Thomas R. Williams
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Williams
Ito
Judiciary Committee
Washington
Our Leading Orator at Fort Worth Speech Reviewed
The piece applauds Mr. Thomas's Melodic Disarmament Speech delivered for convent women in Fort Worth. It praises his careful memorization and gestures while arguing he is on the wrong path for a United States Senate bid. It notes awareness of the Washington Disarmament Conference and questions his political alignment.
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Eo. Senter
Dixie
Mr. Culler
Thomas Ha
Etute Mudidate
United State
Serpin Tai
Mieke
Fort Worth
Renorts
Melodearma Atic
Hichts
Evere Metall
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Bill Hart
Wind West Hairliffers
Marv Pickford
Daddy Tanglers
Washington
Thomas Campaign Ties Tariff and Finances to Senate Bid
The article outlines Mr. Thomas’s senate campaign focusing on tariff policy and financial issues. It notes opposition figures, mentions figures like Houston, and references party and policy debates. The text is fragmentary but centers on political strategy and public statements.
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Japan
Hat Ie
Thomas
Senate
Jasnet
Elem
David F. Houston
Polic S
Brother Watkins
Ted
Thomas Dhim
Colbersen
Rother Watkine
Pecans in Texas Tree Worth a Fortune Says Farmer
A pecan tree near Killeen owned by Geo. W. Disky bears unusually large nuts valued at 40 cents a pound last year, now offered at 35 cents. The tree is expected to yield 100 pounds, promising about 140000 dollars for its owner, surpassing rent from the Osacre firm on whose land it stands.
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Killeen
Geo. W. Disky
Dmeorone
Diserens
Osacre
Pecan Trees Exhibit Impress Paris Show Window
Dr J T Clemons displays grafted thin shell pecans in Paris showing 5 year old trees planted last winter. The exhibit includes trees from Stark nurseries and reflects claims native pecans take longer to bear. The doctor plans more plantings, noting potential big money for careful growers.
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Paris Smith
J. T. Clemens
Eat Teste
Stark Nurseries
Dr. Clemons
Lester
Financial system failure threatens American agriculture, senator says
Senator Ladd of North Dakota opened a conference to seek relief from the failing credit system. He described a proposed Federal loan program to advance credits to farmers on warehouse receipts, real estate, and farm improvements, in a bid to stabilize agriculture. An advertisement for a Jersey milk cow and Jonteel perfume at local stores follows.
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Washington
Senator Ladd
North Dakota
Ladd
Beautiful Stationery at Reese Drug Store
See the new selection of stationery at Reese Drug Store before you buy. Practical designs, quality papers, and affordable prices are highlighted in this featured display.
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Reese Drug Store
Dessie Keyes Acquitted in Waco Murder Case
In the Fifty fourth district court Mrs Dessie Keyes was acquitted as an accomplice in the murder of her husband Leslie Keyes. The verdict followed brief deliberations after a jury including foreman F Higginbotham returned a verdict of acquittal Friday morning.
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Waco Times-Herald
Fifty-fourth District
Dessie Keyes
Leslie Keyes
Katy
Drew
Waco
Keyes
W. T. Aven
Maud Aven
Thedford's Black-Draught Endorsed by Nashville Grocer
East Nashville Tennessee grocer W N Parsons attests Thedford's Black-Draught as the best liver medicine for sour stomach indigestion and other liver troubles. He urges readers to keep it in the house and to demand the original genuine article. He notes wide use nationwide, praising its liver regulation and bowel cleansing effects.
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Thedford
Nashville
Tenn
Parsons
Community clubs and meeting times listed
Thursday dinner club meets weekly at 6pm. Mise Frances Burks leads As You It Bridge club 4 to 6pm Tuesday with Mrs. Geo Simmons as president. Why Not 42 club gathers 8 to 6pm Wednesday led by Mrs. Walter Devan with James D. Slack president. Friday Afternoon Bridge 3pm led by Mrs. R. H. Moore. Study Club meets first or third Thursday monthly at the high school library. East ward PTA meets third Friday 8am to 5pm led by C. Br. Dudley president. West ward PTA meets second Friday 3 to 5pm led by Mrs. B. B. Anthony president.
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Mise Frances Burks
Geo. Simmons
Walter Devan
Will Carpenter
Parent-Teacher Association
East Ward
Reese Drug Store Offers Safety Rasers and Ivory Gift Sets
A holiday sale at Reese Drug Store features Safety Rasers and Beautiful Ivory Gift Sets priced at $1.08 each. The offer highlights a compact, affordable gift option for Christmas shoppers.
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Reese Drug Store
Fill Up the Empty Stocking Crusade Declares Christmas Gloom Averted
A call to end Christmas gloom urges disarmament of empty stockings and relief for distressed children. The piece contrasts a appeal for mercy with a Maryland auto title law, noting one year of enforcement has cut motor car thefts as titles must pass before registration.
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Maryland
Unknown fragment notes medical gratitude from a patient
Fragmentary OCR text mentions gratitude to doctors after a serious operation about twenty years ago. No clear names, places, dates, or organizational context are present.
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Orange
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