Jury Delivers Verdict in Uhr Murder Case After Long Wait
The 37th District trial halted overnight as the jury returned with verdicts for Walker, accused as the go-between in the Uhr murder orchestrated by Mrs. Clara Uhr and Lexie Jones. Judge W Anderson set future trials for January after a lengthy Saturday session detailing the arguments and jury questions.
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Peng Shance Vier
W. Anderson
Ciara Uhr
Dante Uhr
Lexie Jones
Povar Ouimnty
Pond
Anderen
Joe
Anderson
Andergan
Main Avenue
Walker
Jones
Uhr
Clara Uhr
Daniel Uhr
Cattle and sheep range conditions improve in Texas
Texas range conditions show mixed results with cattle mostly holding up. Dec 1 condition at 79 percent of normal, above five year average decline, while eastern rains caused some deterioration. Sheep at 83 percent of normal with better outlook. goats at 84 percent. Interstate cattle shipments rise early in 1930 with heavier moves to Iowa Missouri Oklahoma Illinois.
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Texas
Iowa
Missouri
Oklahoma
Illinois
Police baffled by kidnapping mystery in Texarkana
Texarkana Texas December 13. The abduction and attempted murder of 55 year old R W Hanks cashier of the Redwater Texas bank remained a mystery as two men held for questioning since Sunday were released. Texas Ranger Bob Goss joined investigators at the bankers association request.
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Texarkana
Tex
R. W Hanks
Redwater
Bowie County
Texas
Hanks
Bob Goss
Texas Ranger
Texas Bankers’ Association
Boiler explosion at Thrall refinery injures worker
Ed Stewart, 59, fatally injured when a boiler exploded at the All State refinery two and a half miles east of Thrall on the Thorndale road. He entered the boiler house at 3 pm and was blown about 40 feet. died 40 minutes later at Taylor sanitarium. The blast demolished the middle boiler of five fuel oil burners. George Mann, plant superintendent and cousin of Stewart, arranged to move the body to Wichita Falls. Survived by widow, daughter Barbara 11, and two sons Courtney 20 and Charles 18.
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Thrall
Stewart
Boller
All State
Thorndale Road
Taylor
Muldines
Wichita Falls
Barpira
Courtney
Charles
Kerrville Episcopal Church to Dedicate New Stone Building
The St Peter's Church in Kerrville will formally open and be dedicated on December 28 with Bishop William T. Capers officiating. Rector Rev. F. M. Brasier notes the native stone church began construction in May and will host morning dedication and evening confirmations.
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Kerrville
St Peter's Episcopal Church
F. M. Brasier
William T. Capers
West Texas
San Antonio
Peters Leather Goods Store Sells Shoes and Boots
Peters offers leather dress and work shoes for ladies and men and children lace boots for men and boys. Juenke and Schoenewolf.
Tragic High School Crash Kills Girl in Harlingen
A junior high school girl Adele Smith 15 died in a Harlingen Texas crash at 10 PM. Eight others were injured several seriously including Manning Holland 14 who lost a right arm. All occupants were from prominent families and funeral plans were not announced. Police list other injured as Catherine Jennings Clarice Sherman Randall McLelland La Rue Packer Billy Aycock and Ezzell.
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Harlingen
Tex
Adele Smith
Vollie
Smith
Manning Holland
B. M. Holland
Valley State Bank
Catherine Jennings
S. R. Jennings
Clarice Sherman
C. W Sherman
Randall McLelland
A. M. McLelland
la Rue Packer
F. W. Packer
Billy Aycock
Ezzell
Child Auto Victim In Austin Incident
An eight year old girl, Mary Alice Robbins, daughter of Mrs. Maud Robbins, suffered a broken leg after being struck by an automobile driven by Dr. L. L. Click, a UT professor and assistant dean. Dr Click carried the injured child to a hospital.
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Austin
Tex
Mary Alice Robbins
Maud Robbins
L. L. Click
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Texas
Click
Government claims suppression of northern Spain revolt
Madrid reports that about 20 rebels were killed in a battle near Ayerbe as Loyal forces from Huesca and Saragossa shelled the rebels who had revolted at Jaca. About 100 rebels were captured and others wounded as they fled to the hills. The communique said public order remains intact across Spain.
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Madrid
Spain
Huesca
Saragossa
Ayerbe
Jaca
Trial Set for March 16 in Van Raab Murder Case
The trial of Bob Collins Fletcher Casey and Jimmy Adair for the murder of Fritz Blank at Van Raab on November 13 is scheduled for March 16 in the Thirty-Eighth District Court. The examining trial occurred in the Justice Court, with Collins remanded without bond and Casey Adair held on $3500 bond.
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Bob Collins
Fletcher Casey
Jimmy Adair
Fritz Blank
van Raab
Thirty-Eighth District Court
Enue
Pletcher Casey
Jimmy Arair
Pronase Delivery Listings by Juenke and Schoenewolg
A fragment notes a phone sour frocery reference No 14 ot 121 for pronase delivery mentioning Juenke and Schoenewolg in connection with ordering or arranging supply.
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Cnde
Juenke and Schoenewolg
Money Given Needful Is Spent for Automobile
Lockhart Texas December 13 A sum of money was given by a local church group to a needy family. A few days later neighbors reported the family head bought an automobile and then left town with the funds.
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Lockhart
Tex
Hunting Trespass Notice From Game Protective Association
The Spring Creek and Honey Creek Game Protective Association forbids hunting with guns, dogs, trapping, or trespassing on land owned and controlled by its members. Violators will be prosecuted according to law. Names listed: Alfred Priester, Alex Priess, Louis Crenwelge. August 12.
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Alfred Priester
Spring Creek and
Honey Creek
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George Mann
Kerrville Church
Deer Heads Rds
Hugo C. Baumann
Fredericksburg Drive-in
Tler
Merry Christmas
Emil C. Feuge
City Cafe
Santa
Alex Priess
Louis Crenwelge
Fredericksburg
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