Amarillo Lawyer Payne Explodes Self in Jail
Amarillo Texas August 30 The case of A D Payne the wire slayer ends in his death in a jail cell early today by detonation of nitroglycerine Payne claimed the act to save his family and his life insurance policy faces a grand jury inquiry into possible smuggling of the explosive into the jail and the evidence of a long confession and letters to his in laws and mother reveal his motive and last words to his children
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Amarillo
Tex
A. D. Payne
Payne
A. D. Jr
Ernest O. Thompson
Kansas
Edward W. Thomerson
R. L. Conder
Stinnett
J. C. Johnson
Lovington
N M
Etta Payne
Conder
Johnson
Verona Thompson
Thompson
Bill Thompson
Fire destroys fences near Cuero Texas hill area
A prairie fire east of Cuero burned hundreds of acres of grass and trees and destroyed large sections of fence including a large portion behind Hill Side Cemetery. The blaze began about two miles east of the cemetery and spread toward Cuero before dying down Saturday evening after chemical fire trucks were exhausted.
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Cuero
Tex
Negro couple denied white baby adoption in Chicago
In Chicago on August 29, Judge John Biggs denied the petition of Mr and Mrs William H Linder a Black couple to adopt Joseph Julian a white baby. The mother Rose Julian appeared to claim the child. counsel for the Linders asked to reinstate the petition.
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Chicago
William H. Linder
Joseph Julian
John Biggs
Rose Julian
Linders
Biggs
Barber fined for cutting wife’s hair without husband’s consent
In Shanghai a district court fined a barber two dollars after he cut a woman’s hair, a move deemed to disturb family peace. The husband was fined one dollar for beating his wife, while the barber was told to verify spousal permission in the future.
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Shanghai
Shanghia
Alding
Train wreck near Osage Hills kills eleven in Missouri
The Texas Special passenger train on the St. Louis-San Francisco line derailed near Osage Hills, Missouri, killing eleven and injuring about thirty. Coroner Dr. John O'Connell said a pile of rocks on the rails caused the crash, with timber supports later ruling out child-play as the cause. The train departed St. Louis at 6 30 p m bound for Fort Worth Dallas and San Antonio.
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St. Louis
St. Louis San Francisco
Oange Hills
Here
St. Louis County
John O’connell
O'Connell
Osage Hills
Fort Worth
Dallas
San Antonio
Fire at Denison Mercantile Plant Causes 200000 Loss
A Denison Texas fire destroyed the Barnhart Mercantile Company plant offices and warehouse, with losses estimated at at least 200000. The Sherman fire department battled the blaze for hours as strong winds repeatedly pushed flames out of control. The facility packed peanuts and pecans and occupied a full city block.
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DenIson
Tex
Barnhart Mercantile Company
Sherman Fire Department
Boy Tree Sitter Aids Rescue In Houston Fire
In Houston on August 29 Johnny Fry a 12 year old tree sitter helped rescue a seven year old negro woman from burning servant quarters at his home. He called for help but stayed on his perch as Tony Kaufman and three other Texas League players pulled the woman to safety.
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Houston
Tex
Johnny Fry
Tony Kaufman
Quake Sways Los Angeles Business District
A 30 second earthquake shook Los Angeles and surrounding towns at 4 39 PM causing damage in outlying areas. No injuries were reported as three shocks centered in Santa Monica Bay rattled homes clocks and pictures. A Venice bridge sagged narrowly missing a bus and the Speedway was closed to traffic.
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Los Angles
Los Angeles
Santa Monica Bay District
Bay District
Venice
Ventura
Santa Barbara
Imperial Valley
Pasteurized Milk and Ice Cream Offerings Highlight Local Dairy
The notice promotes Pasteurized Milk as a safeguard against milk borne diseases and mentions T. B. tests for herds. It touts real cottage cheese and butter milk for repeat orders, two daily deliveries, and a neat gallon ice cream package for trips. It also advertises large quantities of ice cream and special cream for events.
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T. B
Quake Shakes Southern California Cities
The strongest tremor rattled high rise towers as lines swung and chimneys fell. Pasadena Inglewood Santa Monica Ventura Norwalk Alhambra and South Pasadena reported damage and shaking as towns between Los Angeles and Ventura felt the quake.
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Pasadena
Inglewood
Santa Monica
Ventura
Norwalk
Alhambra
South Pasadena
Los Angeles
First bale sale marks Texas cotton history in San Benito
The earliest first bale in Texas was sold on May 21 1921 at San Benito. The latest first bale sale occurred on Aug 7 1930. The notes show a span of years marking the state’s cotton industry milestones.
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Texas
San Benito
Baptist Prayer Meeting at Advance Motor Co Building
A Baptist church announces a Prayer Meeting every Wednesday at 8 PM upstairs in the Advance Motor Co Building opposite the Nimitz Hotel.
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Baptist Church Baptist Prayer
Advance Motor Co
Nimitz Hotel
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Sid
W. B
Barber
Ernst T. White
Maplewood
Parke, Davis & CO
Salz
Central Drug Co
Co-Operative Creamery
R. M. Lewis
PROBE
Bank OF
Fredericksburg
School Supply HeaDquarters
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