Protection From Prosecution One Motive In Killing
Gen Jacob Wolters outlined notional motives in the Sept 13 assassination of Dist Atty John Holmes Borger. He cited a stolen grand jury list as a possible catalyst alongside broader aims to avoid prosecution. martial law was imposed as guards seized city hall and lawmen, with trials and hearings to follow Oct 14.
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Borger
John Holmes
Jacob Wolters
Wolters
Holmes
Walters
Newton Willis
Military Court of Inquiry
Ona Bryan
Texas National
Sam Jones
Clint Mcholland
Texas Rangers
Sinnett
Stinnett
Joe Ownby
College Bred Wisdom From Father And Son
A dialogue between a small boy and his father in college captures a blunt view of education. The father asserts college bred status comes from the blend of youthful effort and seasoned experience.
October 9 Trades Day at Fredericksburg
October 9 marks the second Trades Day in Fredericksburg with a jewelry cow prize for a lucky attendee. Local merchants invite the public to attend and participate in the event.
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Fredericksburg
Del Rio Mohair Sale Tops Seasonal Market
Del Rio Texas September 27 announcement by the Producer's Wool and Mohair Company says 450000 pounds of mobilair sold. Prices reached 4714 cents a pound for grown hair 574% cents for kid hair and No 2 hair about 2 cents lower. J Cauthen of Lampasas bought for Goodall Worsted Mills. Shipment expected next week.
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del Rio
Tex
Wool and
Ross Stafford
del Rio National Bank
Texas
J. Cauthen
Lampasas
Goodall Worsted Mills
Stanford
Coma Stays Probe Of Diamond Theft
In Houston on September 30 police await recovery of 85 year old diamond importer Joe D. Rose. He was slugged gagged and bound in a downtown building washroom. A thief escaped with 30000 in gems after rifling his pockets. Rose remains semi conscious and unable to speak.
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Houston
Joe D. Rose
Rose
New Braunfels shooting victim succumbs after affray
New Braunfels, Sept. 27 Bill Williams, 23, died after a Planters and Merchants Mills shooting. Richard Bowen is jailed on murder charges with bail set at 10,000 after surrendering to Sheriff Nowotny. Williams died Wednesday at a hospital. family trouble cited as motive.
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New Braunfels
Bill Williams
Richard Bowen
Planters and Merchants Mills
Bowens
Bowen
Nowotny
Williams
E. Breecher
Cotton Co operation Plan Presented to Senate Panel
Washington September 30 Plans for a large cooperative marketing system for cotton were laid before the senate agriculture committee by Carl Williams of Oklahoma a representative on the federal farm board Discussing the movement Williams said 50 percent of the crop marketed through a national agency would mark progress toward stabilizing cotton prices He projected 25 percent marketed cooperatively within five years and noted the American Cooperative Cotton Growers Exchange work toward becoming a sales agency with board backing to raise prices and extend organization Currently only 10 percent is marketed cooperatively and growth is expected through assistance to develop a national sales corporation.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Carl Williams
Oklahoma
Federal Farm Board
Williams
American Co-operative Cotton Growers Exchange
Ruling on Livestock on Highways Asked
Austin Texas September 26. The Attorney General's Department will be asked for an opinion on safeguarding motorists from stock running at large on state highways in Liberty County. J L Early of the State Highway Department said seven horses were killed by automobiles in one night. Much of the stock remains unclaimed by nearby farmers.
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Austin
Tex
Liberty County
Attorney General’s Department
J. L. Early
State Highway Department
Early
Car dealer promises to replace broken parts claim
A distressed buyer questions a dealer about a replacement pledge citing a newspaper quote. The exchange mentions four front teeth and a collarbone as demanded items. The source portrays a tense, possibly humorous, exchange about promised replacements.
Shot Gun Shells and Cart Ridges at A W Maier Saddlery
Local shop A W Maier Saddlery and Shoe Shop advertises shotgun shells and cart ridges for sale. Community notes indicate a general supply store serving rural buyers with hunting and farm equipment.
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A. W. Maier
Woman Survives 60 Foot Fall Into Well Near Bastrop
Frances Barona a 30 year old Mexican woman living on the Perkins farm north of Bastrop Texas fell 60 feet into a water well while drawing water. Four feet of water cushioned the fall and she was rescued by nearby Mexican workers. Doctors say her condition is serious but improving hope remains for recovery.
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Bastrop
Tex
Frances Barona
Perkins
Riverfront 250 Acre Farm Near Fredericksburg Texas
For sale a 250 acre farm with 115 acres under cultivation and river frontage. Includes a stone dwelling, barn and outbuildings located near the school. Priced reasonable. See, phone or write CHAS J PAPE Fredericksburg Texas Phone 947F22.
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Chas. J. Pape
Fredericksburg
Texas
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Gen. Wolters
Ranger J. W. Aldrich
J. W. Crabtree
Ranger Set
J. B. Wheatley
Sheriff
Ness
Hereford
Bull
Edgar Kothmann
Boston Transcrip
Eddy Kramer
Thedford
Terry
Sean Avenue
Decatur
Ala
de i
Oliver
Edison
Christian J. Hahn
Adm
August P. Hahn
P. Hooper
Secor Hospital
Kerrville
Blue Bonnet Hotel
Juenke & Schoenewolf
General Merchants
Moellendorf Bakery
Sudden Service Garage
Oswald E. Heimann
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