Condemned Man Hears Final Court Arguments in Murder Case
In Georgetown on July 27 Harry J. Leahy awaits fate after final attorney arguments in his sanity trial for the murder of Dr. J. A Ramsey of Mathis. Evidence included testimony on insanity, a $10,000 reward contract offer, and a 253 page court brief by Leahy. X ray brain images were debated as to possible inflammation and mentality impact.
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Georgetown
Harry J. Leahy
J. A Ramsey
Mathis
J.D. Moore
Mack Graves
Huntsville
Amanda Davidson
Taylor
Leahy
D. B. Wood
J. A. Ramsey
Harry J Leahy
Austin
J. H. Thorn
Leal
J. A. Raimsey
Stock Movements Ahead of Texas Sheep and Goat Show
R H Chalk plans to buy 5 000 feeder lambs at 10 cents per pound and may trade 5 000 ewe lambs for feeders. The West and Southeast Texas market shows little activity but is expected to rise as buyers gather for the convention next week. About 1 200 animals are already housed at Del Rio Wool and Mohair Company. Dobkins Garage near completion will host the sheep and goat exhibitors during the convention.
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R. H. Chalk
del Rio
Texas
Llexas
Red Birds to Meet Cowboys in Two Games
The San Marcos Red Birds travel to face the Cowboys for two games this weekend starting at 4 p.m. today and continuing tomorrow. The Red Birds boast experienced players and strong offense though pitching is noted as weak, with Glaiser and Tipton as the starters. Cowboys pitchers Lynum and Sparks are expected to perform well as they seek to extend their winning streak.
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San Marcos Red Birds
Cowboys
San Marcos
Red Birds
Glaiver
Tipton
del Rio
The
Greyhounds of
Austin
Glaiser
Pacific Coast
Detroit
Lynum
Sparks
Ike
Texas
St Louis Robin Endurance Plane Makes Record Flight
The St Louis Robin continued its endurance flight for two weeks, staying aloft at 7 17 this morning as a noted note stated the motor is breaking in.
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United Presa
St. Louis
St Louis
St Louis Robin flies 340 hours in the air
The St Louis Robin aircraft, piloted by two flyers, exceeded 340 flight hours today at 11 17 am. A telegram from Houston to Gulf Refining agent O R Weinert in Del Rio noted the craft uses Gulf Pride Oil and suggested the crew could remain aloft all summer if they chose.
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United Press
ST. Louis
Houston
O. R. Weinert
Gulf Refining Company
del Rio
Communists Arrested in Philadelphia Raid Over Gastonia Sympathy
Ann A. Pennybacker daughter of a former governor was jailed with twenty five radicals after a police raid on a Communist meeting in Philadelphia. Two socially prominent women Kate Kelsey and Helen Mallory were also arrested. All were released on bail to appear in court, with the judge dismissing the case later.
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Philadelphia
Ann A. Pennybacker
Penny
Gastonia
North Carolina
Kate Kelsey
Helen Mallory
Epworth League Honors Nixon and Others at Assembly
The West Texas Epworth League Conference adopted resolutions praising Rev. Charles Nixon and many leaders for their services during the assembly at Kerrville. The report lauds field secretary Rev. Bolton Boone, president I A Dudley, officers, staff, district leaguers, and the Nashville and Dallas delegates for their contributions to a successful gathering.
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Kerrville
Committee On
West Texas
Epworth Leaguers
Methodist Assembly
Bolton Boone
San Antonio
I. A Dudley
Brownaville
John M. Buck Austin
Irma Wines
Gonzales
Charles Dufner
Stanley Haver
Midland
Conference Epworth League Board
Charles Nixon
del Rio
Dennis McCune
T. Walls
Austin
J. F. Thomason
Donna
Robert F. Goodrich
Shreveport
F. ©. Harbin
Nashville
Yeon
Central Office
Paul Harbin
Pev Sole McCreeless
J. E Shewbert Jr
Abilene
Northwest Texas
Epworth League
W. F. Barnett
Waco
Pauline Hughston
San Marcos
Futhermore
Geo. P. Bledsoe
Solomon
L. D Hardt
Eldorado
Austin District
Mary Eloise Steele
I. A. Dudley
Mather
Williamson County
Watching the Parade in Del Rio Queen Election
Robert Rosentield reflects on an unusually clean and calm queen election in Del Rio, praising the Federation of Women's Clubs election committee. He notes no mudslinging, jokes about potential exit with a voter delegation, and remarks on women's competence and honesty in tallying results.
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Federation of Women's Clubs
del Rio
Devils River Bridge Covered By Three Feet Of Water
Reports from the lone distance operator and Devil’s River indicate the causeway is submerged about three feet after heavy rains near Juno. The river rose about nine feet at Juno, blocking traffic all day and forcing many tourists to turn back to Del Rio.
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Devils River
Devil’s River
Juno
del Rio
Death of Andrew Mather long-time stockman and ranger
Andrew Mather 78, famed Williamson County stockman and former Texas Ranger who joined the Rangers in 1875, died at his Liberty Hill home after a two-week illness. He survived by two sons Lee and Charley. Burial was led by Rev. W. N. Parnell of Navasota. Mather and Del Rio resident J. W. Newton once drove cattle from Gabriel Mills to Kansas and later to Galveston, sharing many frontier adventures.
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Mr. Mather
J. W. Newton
J. O Taylor
del Rio
Taylor
Mr. Newton
Daily News
Kansas
Gabriel Malls
Mather
Cat
Newton
Liano
Galveston
Mithey
Houston Woman Kills Self In Police Station
A Houston woman, Mrs Ray King aged 21, killed herself in a police station cell after being arrested for intoxication. The inquest returned a verdict of death by own action. Florence Hatchman, about 200 pounds, was carried from her home to a hospital in London after a chair collapsed.
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Houston
Self
United Press
Biddy Boy
Ray King
Richard Ivy
Florence Hatchman
London
Ballot Boxes to Close At 10 Oclock in Texas Contest
The article notes ballot boxes close at 10 o clock with judges to tally final counts. It reports Miss Iolett Miers leading in the Sheep and Goat Raiser pageant with strong supports and voting activity intense through the day. It also mentions a separate criminal note about George Demeses in Peoria related to a bank holdup and arrests.
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Cape
Texas
Lor Nell Whitehead
Hal A. Hamilton
Federation Committees
Norkers
Unitil
Russia and China Move Toward Peace Talks
A Vladivostok dispatch reports authorities in Russia and China open to settlement without war. Powers seek to convene representatives of five nations at a conference table before possible battle, signaling a move toward peacemaking efforts.
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United
Pre
Moscow
Russia
China
Vladivostok
Brady selects princess for Sheep and Goat Raisers pageant
Brady announces Dorothy Nell Broad as the princess representative. Miss Mary-Lowie Davis named as maid of honor. The Brady Chamber of Commerce telegram to Violet Miers confirms arrival and lodging plans for the Brady delegation with Queen of the contest to be chosen. Other towns named include San Angelo Alpine San Antonio and Fort Worth.
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Brady
Brady Chamber of Commerce
Violet Miers
Texas
Dorothy Nell Broad
Mary
Mary ~— Lowie Davis
Carl A. Blasing
Chamber of Commerce
O Far
San Angelo
Alpine
San Antonio
Fort Chart
Miss Miers
Two Flyers In Houston Forced To Land Today
Houston entry in the refueling endurance race was forced to land shortly before 7 this morning when the proton stuck. Both flyers escaped injury. The incident happened in Houston during the solar powered race.
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Houston
Del Rio Weather Outlook Partly Cloudy Tonight
Weather forecast for Del Rio and vicinity calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday. A cooler air mass moves in with a chance of scattered thunder showers later, reducing temperatures and bringing brief showers.
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del Rio
Partly cloudy with scattered thunder showers in the south
A weather notice reports partly cloudy skies with scattered thunder showers in the southern portion tonight. The forecast calls for unsettled conditions and possible isolated storms near southern areas.
Court Amendment Defeated in Texas July Ballot
In Austin on July 27, early returns show the nine member supreme court amendment defeated in the July 16 election. Governor Moray and former Governor Ferguson predicted a defeat as county canvasses arrive. The governor’s salary amendment runs ahead in some counties but final canvass is in doubt with August 26 as the opening date for state board tabulation.
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Austin
Supreme Court
W. A. Kegithe
Bar Committee
James KB. Ferguson
Moraiy
Keeling
Hosiery makers and jail news on high priced counsel
The text notes hosiery manufacturers emerging, warning about stockings and a summer shortage if a company founder had not intervened. It mentions media fixation on the imprisonment of Harry and Sinclair, and argues that a wealthy man is jailed for following advice from expensive lawyers.
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Harry & Sinclair
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