Third conviction in W Curdy murder
The Ed Walker murder trial ended Friday with a guilty verdict and a death sentence after hours of deliberation. He joins two earlier co defendants in the McCurdy case in Comanche county which historians note may bring the first legal hanging here. Earl Henry testified to the murder and body placement on the Frisco track. The defense plans an appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals.
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Ags
Ed Walker
Jack McCurdy
McCurdy
Frisco
W. W. Wilman
Gib Howard
Walker
Texas
Earl Henry
Henry
Callaway & Callaway
Court of Criminal Appeals
Comanche County
Taylor County
Abilene
Nevor
W. W. Lacewell
Energy
F. F. Ellis
Comanche
Jim T. Jones
Bidney
Joe Moody
Fr. Shockley
Lam
Death of Mrs. T. J. Thorpe of this city
Mrs. T. J. Thorpe died last Monday July 4 at age 34 and was laid to rest beside her father in Lingleville Erath County. She leaves a husband and four children three sons and a daughter. Funeral attended by a large crowd. Mr Thorpe in charge of Frisco railroad pump station at Comanche to remain there with the children.
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T. J. Thorpe
Lingleville
Erath County
Thorpe
Comanche
Jury Prays Overnight Before Death Sentence In Texas
A Dallas jury after near nonstop prayer sentenced Chas. F. Gaines alias George Wheeler to death for murder in the January post office robbery death of G. W. Street, a register clerk. Jurors reportedly prayed for the defendant’s soul during deliberations.
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Dallas
Texas
Chas. F. Gaines
George Wheeler
Criminal District Court
Gaines
G. W. Street
Grand Jury Backs Open Lawful Cooperation on KKK
Travis county grand jury reports no information to judge the Ku Klux Klan. It urges open lawful cooperation with authorities while noting local crime and moral issues require serious attention. Judges Hamilton Pippin and Davidson had urged indictments for KKK members tied to beating cases, tar and feathering and other crimes, but most punished men have left or pledged reform.
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Austin
Travis County Grand Jury
Ku Klux Klan
Hamilton
Pippin
Dallas
Davidson
Beaumont
Laguna corn and farming notes from W. T. Loudermilk
Mr. W. T. Loudermilk of the Downing community reports a sample Laguna corn, also called South American corn, raised in his field with one rain. He describes planting 3.5 feet between hills and rows, one stalk per hill yielding two ears, and estimates potential 75 bushels per acre with another rain. He praises his farm and character.
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W. T. Loudermilk
Downing
Thousands Out of Work in Tampico
In Tampico Mexico 25 000 workers are without jobs after oil drilling ceased. Oil firms deny a shutdown as retaliation against Obregon decree increasing export taxes. Rafael B. Capmany cites falling oil prices and weak demand. President Obregon plans no deviation from the decree and may aid workers until drilling resumes. Delegations travel to Orizaba to explain Tampico situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Tampico
Obregon
Rafael Bubaran-Capmany
Orizaba
National Confederation of Labor
Comanche Family Victim of Poison
A physician treated Mrs. W. P. Johnson and three children at their south Comanche home for poisoning. The family remained in precarious condition as sheriff Marshall and County Attorney Holloway opened an investigation, leading to the arrest of Flora Moffatt Kimball pending further inquiry.
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W. P. Johnson
Marshall
Holloway
Flora Moffatt Kimball
Comanche Man Plans Run for State Treasurer
W. D. Carroll of this city will be a candidate for state treasurer next year unless he changes plans. He currently serves as county auditor and is regarded as well qualified with wide state acquaintance. Support from friends here and elsewhere is anticipated, with further details to follow.
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W. D. Carroll
Texas
Jail defendants Fart Henry and Fred Reed receive bail
Fart Henry and Fred Reed, jailed on indictments related to a death and liquor manufacture, were each admitted to bail of 1000 dollars and released after posting bonds this week. Meanwhile, the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Gibbe shows improvement after weeks of critical illness and is under specialist care in Brownwood.
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Fart Henry
Fred Reed
Jack McCurdy
Henry Gibbe
Brownwood
Penalty Date for Fictitious Name Law Effective July 10
County Clerk cautions that July 10 is the deadline to file under the fictitious name law. Penalties range from 25 to 100 dollars per day for violations. Requires filing with the county clerk the business name, owners real names, and addresses with notary acknowledgment and a 1 dollar recording fee. does not apply to incorporated firms.
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John W. Baker
Desdemona to Visit Comanche for Wednesday Ball Game
Desdemona will play Comanche next Wednesday afternoon at five o clock. The visiting team is described as fast and successful this season, having defeated strong amateur and semi professional clubs. Comanche has proven strong, with ten wins in twelve games thus far.
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Comanche
Desdemona
Boynton Family Visit From El Paso to Comanche
C I Boynton and wife and daughter Josephine of El Paso visited his brother G H Boynton and family in Comanche from Friday to Tuesday. They traveled via San Antonio and stopped at Leander to see Mrs. Walker. Boynton has lived in El Paso ten years and helped grow the city from 35,000 to 85,000. He and his son Walker publish the El Paso Live Stock Journal for stockmen across West Texas New Mexico and Arizona. They were joined by Tom Collins of El Paso who visited Pink McCrary and Mrs E H Rauhut and other relatives in Comanche.
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C. I. Boynton
Josephine
el Paso
G. H. Boynton
Comanche
San Antonio
Walker
Mrs Gordon and Daughter Visit for Local Picnic
Mrs. Sarah Gordon and her daughter Miss Della of Brownwood visited relatives here on the 4th and attended the picnic.
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Sarah Gordon
Della
Brownwood
Bishop Family Visit Highlights City Ties
Mr and Mrs Joe Bishop of Junction City are visiting their daughter Mrs Bart Johnson and other relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bishop
Junction City
Bart Johnson
The
City
Atticus Webb to Lead Neff Law Program at Session
Austin on July 2 Atticus Webb state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League said he will lead the fight for Governor Neffs law enforcement bill at the coming special session He plans to devote all his energies to the bill and may raise other matters but will focus on enforcement legislation at the session
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Atticus Webb
Neff Law
Austin
Texas
Neff
Anti-Saloon League
League
Webb
Economy Talk and Bank Critique in Congress
Senator Fletcher of Florida assailed the Republican majority and the administration for false claims of economy. He said hundreds of nominally paid government workers were discharged while Congress added federal judgeships and opened new investigations requiring more staff. He called the GOP majority unwieldy and noted three months of the extra session produced little significant legislation. The budget bill was praised as one of the few worthwhile measures.
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Washington
Congress
Fletcher
Florida
Senate
Notice to Water Users in Dry Weather
Our wells cannot supply water for lawns and gardens during dry weather. Please use city water for that purpose while heat continues. This will reduce fire protection and cause serious inconvenience. We appeal for conservation as supply has outgrown demand. J. R. Fanes, Mayor.
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Ater
J. R .Fanes
Thodberg Family Trip to Marlin and Hamilton
Mrs V H Thodberg and son Victor and daughter Mrs George Montgomery left yesterday afternoon for Marlin by auto to visit Mrs Thodberg's daughter Mrs Horace Chilton for a few days. Miss Lanuise Cornelius who has been visiting with Mrs Rex Parker accompanied them as far as Hamilton, her home.
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V. H. Thodberg
Victor
Geo. Montgomery
Marlin
Auto
Barnes Family Returns from Cisco Visit
Mr and Mrs T A Barnes and their son T A Jr returned this week from a trip to relatives in Cisco.
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T. A. Barnes and Son
T. A. Jr
Cisco
Arthur Family Visits Ballinger Parents This Week
Md Arther and his family from Ballinger visited his parents Mr. and Mrs Z B Arthur in this city during the past week.
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MD Arther
Balling@er
Hie Parenta
Z. B. Arthur
Comanche Celebrates the Glorious Fourth
Comanche observed Independence Day with business closures and a community celebration at Fleming Park led by Rector Cunningham Poet American Legion. A morning program featured addresses by Post Commander John H. Reese and Mark McGee of Brownwood, a large picnic, and a crowd of locals and visitors. An afternoon double header pitted Comanche against De Leon drawing about a thousand fans, with Comanche prevailing in the ball game.
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Cunningham
American Legion
Fleming Park
Farmer’s Park
John H. Reese
Mark McGee
Brownwood
Comanche
de Leon
America
Central Christian Church Promotes Sunday School and Events
Central Christian Church in Comanche urges attendance at Sunday School with 157 in Bible School last Sunday. A large adult class led by a speaker and a Boy Scout class for ages ten to sixteen are invited. Dr Klingman will speak next Sunday at 11 am and 8:15 pm with a two reel motion picture.
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Bible School
Dublin
Tome
Central Christ ‘Iam Church of
Comanche
Dr. Klingman
Mrs Raubut and family visit Crary in Mackerville
Mrs E H Raubut and her children, along with Mr and Mrs of Brownwood, visited Mr J M Crary and his family at Mackerville during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Raubut
Brownwood
J. M. Crary
Mackerville Week
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J. H. Huff
Hamilton Drug Os
F. 3
Barry
Geo. Marten
C. R. M. Dudley and
James Patterson
Bond
Waco Times-Herald
ASK DE Leon
A G Motor Co
NNDE
Central Christian Church
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