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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1923
Page
7
Williamson County defense counsel challenged the State in court as the prosecutor asked that cases in Hein trials be nolle prosequi now. The motion centers on dismissing pending indictments and related proceedings.
William J Burns said he knows who financed Gerald Chapman’s escape from a federal penitentiary in Atlanta and expects arrests soon. He would not reveal how many suspects exist while agents also pursued Chapman after another hospital escape in Athens.
Raton New Mexico April 7 Chief of Police Oscar Davis aged 40 was shot and killed last night while trying to halt a fight between two motorist groups. Two cars with four men allegedly started the clash and Davis was run down after leaping onto a vehicle. The three suspects fled. two cars were found with blood. The four local girls involved are held as witnesses. A speeding touring car believed to carry the assailants fled north toward Pueblo Colorado.
In Galveston Texas on April 7 6 Charlton of Houston held a one stroke lead over Cochran of Wichita Falls at the end of 18 holes in the Texas Golf Association annual championship.
Lansing April 7 The legislative and judicial branches unite against the Israelite House of David. A bill to seek receivership of the colony’s property pending quo warranto actions is reported out and to be rushed through the House. Fraud deceit and immorality are charged.
A flood of letters and telegrams from across the United States and Canada poured in to U S Commissioner Parker and the federal grand jury after reports on the round up of oil promoters. Some letters offer tips on undetected oil men and include oil literature. Many citizens ask if the grand jury will arrest specific individuals.
Austin Texas April 7 The case of Foster Bell charged with assault to murder in connection with the Sealy street encounter is expected to go to the jury this afternoon.
In Wemphill Texas on April 7 Dr M W McGown about 50 was shot and killed in front of his home. Jery Holbert farmer and Bassal Holbert his son are jailed on murder charges. Elder Holbert bond set at 5000 dollars, Bassal’s bond pending. No statements were given.
Miss Ruth Holleck and Jack Butler set a new record for continuous dancing with fox trot and waltz sessions. After 36 hours 13 minutes they claimed the record surpassing Alma Cummings who held the previous 27 hour mark. Holleck shed eight pounds and wore out two pairs of shoes. Butler lost ten pounds and used one pair of socked shoes.
New York reports police consider Black Hand involvement in the murder of Mrs Irene Blandino and Miss Bessie McMahon found near Staten Island. Investigators seek men with scratched faces, suspect revenge after Blandino's ex husband Frank Bongirani was killed by a man living with the women. Witnesses include Bongirani's barber shop employee and another associate.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle described a photograph claimed to show spirits of war dead hovering above the unknown soldier during a two minute silence in London. The image, taken by Mrs Dean, an English medium, was presented at Carnegie Hall where Doyle lectured on spiritism. Some attendees sobbed while skeptics were astonished by the claim of an immediate development with no fraud.
San Antonio Texas April 7 investigators confirm the skeleton of Warrant Officer Richard Boutong of the Engineer Corps found hidden in a deep cave on Camp Bullis reservation north of the city. He disappeared February 17 and the cave was accessed by a 380 foot rope. No weapon recovered. Authorities think the body was thrown there by the killer.
Moses Robinson, a Louisiana native and Baylor University track participant, collapsed after the 260 yard semifinal yesterday. He was reported recovered today as physicians said the incident stemmed from over fatigue and his body remained rigid for four to five hours.
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