Dutch Henry's Raid Near Fort Elliot
In autumn 1875 a wagon train from Fort Elliot to Fort Sill was attacked by Dutch Henry and his band near Salvation Creek 70 miles from Fort Elliot. Mules and guards fled into quicksand as Henry's men seized the herd. after weeks of pursuit Henry surrendered near Llano Estacado and was later imprisoned.
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Pete McKenzie to Remain in Bexar Jail as Insanity Hearing Buffered
John M. Pete McKenzie who killed Det. Chief Sam Street will stay in Bexar County jail until a suitable facility for criminally insane persons is provided. District Attorney Lamar Seeligson said the state would not dismiss the Terrell State Hospital opinion by Dr. George Powell, despite a jury’s disagreement at the sanity hearing.
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John M
Pete) McKenzie
Sam Street
Bexar County
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Atty Lamar Seeligson
Seeligson
George Powell
Terrel State Hospital
McKenzie
Texas Growth Projects Highlight 1930 Development Plans
A roundup of Texas infrastructure and industry projects in 1930 includes Hale County Dairy Association expansion, a $1 million Padre Island causeway permit, new buildings for International Harvester and merchants in Houston, courthouse bonds for Jefferson County, a $750,000 Davidson Chemical plant on the Houston Ship Channel, and a series of utility and transportation upgrades across the state.
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Guymon
Okla
Amarillo
Southwestern Bell
Central Power & Light
Eagle Pass
Silent protest in Calais over American tariff rise
In Calais France on March 28 about 20000 people marched in a quiet procession against higher race duties tied to a new American tariff measure. The crowd gathered at Place Crevecoeur and a delegation met the U S consul to stress no hostility, urging calm and dignity amid looming industrial ruin.
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Calais
France
United States
American Senate
Boy’s saying frames ignorance as discovery of knowledge
A child defines ignorance as not knowing something until someone discovers it. The quote echoes a simple learning moment about awareness and truth.
Stein Lumber Co Announces Screen Doors and Windows
An ad from Stein Lumber Co promotes screen doors and windows tailored to fit any opening size with emphasis on durable screening for homes.
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Stein Lumber CO
Punished Anyway: Slapped Reply From Pinched Driver
A fragment shows a playful exchange about speeding and punishment. The line includes a joke about being slapped rather than fined and closes with an advertisement for Fredericksburg Implement Co offering plumbing work at reasonable prices.
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Fredericksburg Implement Co
Travelers Cafe
Alex Mittendorf
Hill Country
Transitone Auto Radio
Advance Motor Co
Fordson Mirade
E-Z
San Antonio Road
Mount City Paints
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