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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1929
Page
9
An advertisement touts Cystex as a remedy for bladder weakness and nighttime symptoms. It invites readers to try a 48 hour test with money back if not improved, claiming renewed energy and better sleep. The offer notes a price of 60 cents.
A 500 member special venire, one of Dallas County’s largest, reports for the second trial of W Ray Adams charged with the Sept murder of Orville L Mathews a Dallas bank employee. The first trial ended in a mistrial as jurors fell ill. Adams is free on $25 000 bond. The retrial could last about three weeks with at least 250 witnesses expected. Adams contends Mathews pocketed $9 000 in election stake money and demanded its return. Forgeries by Richards Jr tied to the case were proven to a jury and Richards received three years. he remains free on $3 000 bond pending appeal.
Harry J. Leahy of Mathis, sentenced to death for the murder of Dr. J. A. Ramsey, received a 60 day stay of execution from Governor Moody. The stay follows a request by the Board of Pardons for 30 days to review the record and the governor’s plan for a 30 day personal study during the legislative session.
In a marital exchange the wife complains the caller uses coarse language on the telephone while Hustand notes the number given is London Opinion, highlighting a moment of domestic tension over a disputed phone line.
A traditional line echoed in a quiet setting as a maiden prays for her mother to gain a son in law. The sentiment reflects hopes for family union and future happiness within a close community.
Austin reports Representative Ray Holder of Dallas plans a single bill to cut motor vehicle license fees by 50 percent while raising the gas tax from 2 to 3 cents per gallon. He argues the measure builds a connected state highway system and offsets revenue with the higher gas tax. The plan aims for a quick special session passage by treating both changes as inseparable. In Tyler, a separate murder verdict found Loys Wilson guilty of killing Rev. Fount Wallace, a Baptist minister, with a three year sentence. Wilson claimed spousal infidelity drove the act, an appeal planned by defense.
Austin announces immediate construction of a 250 room hotel with a $1,250,000 project cost. The hotel will adjoin a new theater on the northwest corner of Seventh Street and Colorado Street. The General Realty Company includes J. T. Bowman W Selden Reed and C Badger Reed.
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