Stevens lynching case builds alibi evidence and rope links
Damaging testimony centers on alibi claims for Bob Stevens accused in the Humphries lynching near Palestine Texas. Witnesses linked ropes and footprints to Stevens while noting prior contact with key defendants. The defense calls Blythe and others as character witnesses as the trial proceeds.
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Palestine
Texas
Bob Stevens
James, Joh
George Humphries
William Jackson
Joe Wilkerson
Joe
Walter Wilkerson
Walter
Trinity River
Ted
Wittitss
Morrin
Counvyl
Willers
Aml
Athall
Wilkeraon
John
George Mui
Cary Ani
Wiikeron
Counner Witnhess
Cei
Wilkerson
de Feyt
Walter Hii Dal
Mone Carrett
Aley
John and Bi Ware
Dick Berry
Neen Wilkerson
Stevens’ Houe
Gaddle
Sam Mall
Wilkeragn
Stevens
C. J. Payne
Frank Nilenn
Payne
Patterson
Ming
Bhovinn
Gydila
Iraekea
Hind Tracie
Anid Gaddia
Bennett Johnsons
Cain
Hol Alythe
Builestone
Johny
McLain
Milam County
James Stevens
Lin
Guddly
Hall
Fd Blythe
Witneus
Sam Blythe
Witney
Horie
Wharton Locals Recall Wharton Hall Event
The Wharton community recalls a festive year end gathering at the Ames Hall. Elegant music and refined faces marked the night, a memory held by Wharton residents and noted in local circles.
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Ames
Luc
tinpGuista
Abrand
Wharton
Trxan
Court House
Guirta
Populist Delegates Picked for National Convention
The Texas populist executive committee met in Dallas to select delegates for the National Convention. Members considered representation from each district and set dates for district meetings, while debate focused on aligning with the party line and strategies for nominating a presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wie
Land syndicate eyes Laurelos ranch purchase near Corpus Christi
A San Antonio led delegation including Colonel John T. Lytle and Dan Ainsworth arrived in Corpus Christi to inspect the Laurelos Ranch with plans to purchase for their Loving Land and Cattle syndicate. The group toured briefly and may take several days to formalize the sale. Also noted is a report that Texas Land and Cattle company manager Captain John Tod leads negotiations, while a telegram confirms the Antonio Railways agency fee ending January 14. In other news, Mrs Mary Gosher of Corpus Christi died in Guasave heart failure, and a baby boy was born to Mr W H Doe in Corpus Christi.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
John T. Lytle
Dan Ainsworth
San Antonio
Loving Land and Cattle Syndicate
Captin
John Tod
Texas Land and Cote Company
Laurelos Taineh
Tairelos
Thin Ape Tlon
Dom. Murphy
Attonio
Aranyas Pass
Ab Televei
Murphy
Ala Morne
Luia Potos
Mexico
Mary Gosher
Corpus Chrinti
Doc
Guasete
Doctor Declines North Texas Asylum Superintendency
Dr John Preston of Terrell Texas informs the asylum board he cannot accept the North Texas asylum superintendency due to the salary not justifying leaving his practice in Lockhart.
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Preston
Terrell
Texas
John Preston
Asylum Board
North Texas
Lockhart
Remarkable Syphilis Cure Promised Free Trial
The State Medical Institute in Fort Wayne Indiana claims a miraculous syphilis cure. It offers a free home trial to all sufferers regardless of stage, with testimonials of complete body restoration and health. The 217 Elektron Building address is provided for requests and materials.
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State Medical Institute
Elektron
Fort Wayne
Ind
Fort. Wayne
Galveston Council Hearings On Arbitration Demand
Leo N. Levi seeks arbitration over a disputed city contract and delay in payment for West End flats development tied to Southern Pacific expansion. He requests council reconsideration after earlier negotiations failed and notes outlays exceed $250 with costs running into many thousands.
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Counel
Week of Interments in City Cemeteries Reported
The Mat of Interments for the week ending December 29 lists names and causes from Dr. OH Wilkinson. Notable entries include John Martin 45 hepatis cirrhosis and Rosa Lee colored uraemia nephritis with December 24 deaths, and Willie Young 142 months natural causes with inquest.
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OH. Wilkinson
John Martin
Peter Lee
Houston
Wm. H. Seanin
Byron Sealy
Ora Finley
James Hungelett
Rudolph Huebner
Mary Louisae Coryell
Wiedat Pearsall
Willie Young
Amelio Batfe
Kaufman
Hagar Johnson
Sealy Hospital
St. Mary's Hospital
Yoakam Locals Social Event Shines in Texas
Yoakum residents prepare for a standout social event of the season on December 20 featuring local figures and festivities showcasing community spirit and hospitality in Yoakam Texas.
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Yoakam
Yoakum
Texas
Fire destroys Negro home near Bremond Texas
In Bremond Texas on December 40 two white men abused a Black family then set their house on fire. Constable Love and others arrested two white youths, aged about 18 to 20, and jailed them in the entuboose. They waived examination. bond set at 100 dollars each but not posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durned
Bremond
Texas
Constalle Love
Cottage Fire Destroys Dallas Structure
A cottage in Dallas Texas owned by L Speers and occupied by Mrs M E B Dunbar burned on December 1. Firefighters prevented spread but contents valued at 200 dollars were lost. no insurance coverage was found and the extent of the other building loss was not ascertained.
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Dallas
Texas
L. Speers
M. EB. Dunbar
Fire damages residence in Sherman Texas
Fire at the residence of W J Tong 808 South Wallace Street Sherman damages priced at 1000 with only 600 insurance coverage noted. The blaze left the bunowhalls of itta badly dismayed and a total loss reported for a nearby property in Strawn Texas with no insurance.
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Shermnay
Texas
W. J. Tong
South Wallue Street
Oye
Ty Hidogiare
Itta
Hesitence in Paris Fire Destroys House and Contents
Paris Texas December 10 The fire yesterday destroyed a house and contents owned by W H Biriford in Beardstown. No insurance reported as investigators seek the cause and the extent of the loss.
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Paris
Texas
The
Red
Deuce
W. H. Biriford
Beardstown
Jolnt Jonas, Vo Insurance
Changes at Chappell Will in business sphere
In Chappell Hill Texas the December notes reflect major business changes effective January 1. J E Routt sells state house and stock of dye fonds groceries and hardware while Mercer and others reorganize to run a furniture and mercantile venture with new capital of 2087. The partners B H Mirke Al B Auliton and Rot Oliver form a new concern to direct venture in chartered indications.
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Chappell Hill
Texas
J. E. Routt
State House
Dye Fonds
Isrocei
Roti
Eresta
Tal Mercer
Groesbeath
Tots
Decenort
Texas Specials Roundup From Rusk To Texarkana
District court silenced with order on docket in Hemond. In Troy cotton stocks and prices are steady with most core crop sold. Dallas court grants new trial motion in Carlisle case. Bond posted for murder suspect in Dallas. Currents of youth travel to Nome for entertainments. In Cumbly rebuilding contract to start next week after December 6 fire. Remains of D A Underwood exhumed near Deport for transport to Rockwall. Earle Sparks and Brient Motcher injured by a powder bottle explosion in Waco. Judge T J Brown of Supreme Police to visit Austin for refuge work. Tyler farmer Howell Barron in critical condition after accidental gunshot. Goatsville inmate suffers arm amputation after clothing grinder incident. Huntsville State Historical meeting set with readings by Reagan and others. Meridian Mrs Ball injured during carriage incident. Abilene cattle quarantine to tighten after January. cattle moved despite rain sleet snow. Texarkana deputy shot during confrontation at Howell Court. attacker fled.
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Dastrict
Hemond
Troy
Dallas
Carlisle Muinipr
Uid Nelice
Bun Foremns
Jock Norell
Binljona Gorpis
Gugorrbeeck
Nome
Lobui
Numaroun
Umby
Dilek
Re Bere
Pamis
D. A. Underwond
Deport
Rockwall County
Hia
Waco
Earle Sparks
Brient Motcher
Sherman
Judee T J. Brown
The
Supreme Rolice
Astin
Tyler Howell Barron
Miles
Lown
Rufia
Horlesop
Meridian
W. J. Ball
Crawford
He County
Jones County
Texarkana
Skentka Lyvey
Howls Court House
New York
Mayor Schneider’s Court Busy Over Holiday Infringements
Der home to the younger element of society reports that Mayor Schneider’s court has been duey for several days attending to minor infractions of the law during the halidays. Mr B Dabney has moved into his Johnson addition home and is making extensive improvements.
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Der
Schneider
Duey
Halidays
8. B. Dabney
Johnson Addition
Hawthorne Club Hosts Cuero Reception Amid Festive Hospitality
The Hawthorne club held its annual reception at Mrs. 8 D Weldon's Cuero Texas home. The event is a main social highlight of the year. John Heaton leaves for Colorado City to marry Miss Polk of that city and the couple plans a tour through Mexico and the West.
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Hawthorne Club
Cuero
Texas
8. D. Weldon
John (. Heaton
Colorado City
Misa On Polk
Miss Polk
Mexico
Alvin Locals Report Judge Edwards Arrives With Family
Judge A Edwards of Decatur who purchased a fifty acre pear orchard near B Moster arrives in Alvin with his son. The family and household goods will reach here next week. Colonel Street a Houston paper man was in the city on business. Three marriages have taken place locally.
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Alvin
Texas
A. Edwards
Decatur
B. Moster
Combans
Colonel Street
Houston
Hors
This Week Social Listings Featuring Local Couples
Mr. Geo Williams and Miss White join Mr. Mantay Hooper with Miss Johnston, and Mr. Ed Moore with Miss Hooper for a series of social appearances this week.
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Geo. Williams
Miss White
Mantay Hooper
John‘ton
Ed Moore
Hooper
Dallas Commercial Club hosts farmers cotton prize day
Dallas December 30 a large number of farmers attended a Dallas Commercial club event organized by the cotton committee chaired by J F Mo. Cash prizes totaling 500 were awarded to farmers who marketed cotton in Dallas County. Miss Alice Martin received a date at a county banquet as the most popular young lady.
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Dallag Commercial
Lnt
Dallas
Texas
Dallas Commercial Club
Occa
J. F. M08
Dalian
Alice Martin
Daigs County
Woman Fatally Burned in Ardmore Fire Incident
Emma Colon, 20 miles from Ardmore, was found in a house engulfed in flames with severe burns. She was unconscious and likely to die from injuries sustained in the fire, reportedly caused by fumes and entanglements in the blaze.
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Ardmore
J. T
Emma Colon
Death sentence in wife murder case at Longview
In Longview Texas on December 29 a jury found Will Howard guilty of murdering his wife with a club last summer. He had escaped but was captured in a northern county about two years ago. The verdict carries a death penalty.
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Longview
Texas
Will Howard
Howard
Pratt Nicholson
Cockers
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