Strange Man Kills Man Then Faces Electric Chair Debate
Article recounts David Bernstein killing a man in Brooklyn and confessing to police. It notes Frank Plata facing the electric chair, with a surgeon restoring him to the death house and then allowing him to play cards with Michael Sciafoni. It also discusses global massacres, tariff amendments, and Henry Ford’s factory plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Bernstein
Brooklyn
New York
Frank Plata
Plata
Michael Sciafoni
Indians Defeat Hamilton Bull Dogs In Conference Opener
Comanche High School Indians beat Hamilton Bull Dogs 7 0 in their first conference game. Dudley scored the lone touchdown in the third quarter and added the extra point after a drive aided by passes and end runs. A 12 men on field penalty spoiled another Comanche score late, while Dudley and Dodson starred in the backfield for Comanche and Gibson and Roberts for Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Indians
Hamilton Bull Dogs
Hamilton
Dudley
Dodson
Gibson
Roberts
Greer
Aubrey Jones
R. S. Walker
John Sullivan
Meyers
Dudlevy
Hamilton Dodson
Miller
Sagnet
Dod
Son
Kidson
Sargent
Long
Thomas
Horner
Bidson
Wheat Crops, Pear Harvest Dominate Yakima News
Letters from Yakima describe strong fruit and rail yard activity as canneries hire hundreds. Crop records from Mabton and Zillah show exceptional yields with 14 tons per acre of Netted Gem potatoes and Bartlett pears fetching high cannery prices. A football drive narrative from Comanche and Hamilton concludes with ongoing play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransome Tuggle
Yakima
Washington
W. H. Carpenter
C. R. Tuggle
Mabton
Yakima Valley
I. E. Foss
Community State Bank
Babton
H. W. Ruby
Foss
Ruby
L. C. Adams
Aggressive 1929 Fall Campaign Marks 29 Years in Comanche
Higginbotham Bros. & Co. announces a store wide merchandising campaign starting Saturday October 12 celebrating 29 years serving Comanche since January 1 1901. The note thanks loyal patrons and new customers, promises excellent values, Rogers guaranteed for life silver premiums, and a feast of offers as part of the anniversary promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Rogers
Pioneering Life of Harris in Postdraught Comanche County
Immigrant of 1885 from Washington County Arkansas, John H. Harris recalls Comanche County’s drought and isolation. He describes cattle and deer abundance, a drying ford of sage and mesquite, a spring near Rush Creek supplying water, and early farming with oxen and wild horses. He notes a shift to productive years after the drought and changes to the county’s business district, with most original square buildings burned except one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Harris
Comanche
Washington County
Arkansas
Comanche County
Mr. Harris
Bob Reed
Rush Creek
Leon
Harris and
Reed
Harris
Mgr. Harris
Harra
Hasse
Mgr
Bacon
Haris
Frank Williford
Gil
John E. McGuire
McGuire
Pecan Plant Enlarged At Durham Facility
New machinery and expanded facilities at the Durham Pecan Plant await a doubled capacity. Three more electric crackers increase total to seven, and a giant pecan grader boosts throughput. Buildings were remodeled to double floor space and sixty workers are hired this season versus thirty five last year. Last season ran Oct 17 to Apr 23, with over six months of output and shelled pecans sold nationwide in glass jars and bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Nat Evans
Vandyke
City and School Tax Notice for 1929 Payments
City Hall signals the start of city and school tax collection for 1929 with taxes due October 1 and payable without penalty before February 1, 1930. Taxpayers may pay city and school taxes separately using distinct receipts, aiding early payment to save interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Moore
Court docket swelled with rape cases in Comanche term
The Comanche District Court faces a record grand jury docket with eight complaints, seven statutorily charged. Dockets include ten liquor cases, nine burglaries, eight rape counts, and other charges like seduction forgery and driving while intoxicated. The grand jury will be seated Monday, with civil matters first and criminal docket to follow in weeks two and three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Henry Gore
Gore
Notice To Contractors State Road And Bridge Construction
Sealed proposals for the improvement of State Highway No 10 in Comanche County will be received in Austin until 10 AM October 22, 1929. Work covers drainage structures from Sprath County Line to 2 miles east of Comanche over 12.285 miles. Include $6000 cashier's or certified check. Plans may be seen in Comanche and Austin offices. Rights reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Comanche County
Austin
Sprath
Comanche
G. Tray
Fiaineer
Comanchi Texas
State High
Changes in the Country Bring Subtle Shifts on Saturday Evenings
Mr Harris recalls a time when aid and mercy guided Saturday evenings in Comanche with saloons on every corner for entertainment. He notes how changes arrived gradually and he hardly realizes the country is the same today.
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Comanche
Harris
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Bartlett
F. A. Shadbolt
Higginbotham Bros. & CO
Dreath
Peerless Produce Co
Lone Star
Golden Morris
Healer Chevrolet Co
Happy Folwards Tailor Shop
Ore Story
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Total Dallas News
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