Twitty Dies in Electric Chair After Conviction
Twitty, 80, convicted in Gray county of attacking a child, was executed in the electric chair at the state prison today. He muttered a last statement and was pronounced dead after the line was completed and the official physician confirmed death. Governor Sterling refused to intervene despite the pardon board's recommendation for extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funusville
Wi—Nonella Twitty
Feadtdy
Consulta Sond
Feady
Mandate of Hell
Twitty
Gray County
Newenapermen
Death Row
Ross Sterling
Pardon Board
Dust Storm Sweeps Coast Disrupts Pacific Voyage
In San Francisco on April 24 a dust storm swept down the Pacific coast affecting ships in transit. The liner Maui reported passing through a heavy ash cloud about 350 miles from San Francisco en route to Honolulu. Major Edward H. Howie of the Weather Bureau confirmed the event as dust from the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Maui
Honolulu
Federal Weather Bureau
Edward H. Howie
Rebekah Lodge Birthday Celebration Set
The Rebekah Lodge No. 250 will celebrate its anniversary Friday in the Old Fellows Hall. Absent Homer Aindio of Darcing and Miss Beularine Pleasant will appear on the program arranged by committee members Mrs. Jennette Marshall, Mrs. Elizabeth Bravo, and Mourne Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Old Fellows
Homer Aindio
Darcing
Beularine Pleasant
Jennette Marshall
Meu
Elizabeth Bravo
Mourne Pleasant
Carnival Worker Signs Own Bond on Gaming Charge
Harry La Pine of Houston, a carnival employee, was granted release on a $400 bond by Judge W. W. McGrody of the Ninety fourth District Court after he explained operating a wheel with two colors offering five free chances. The judge indicated potential imprisonment if the grand jury indicts. La Pine, his wife and baby left the courthouse after the advised statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry la Pine
Houston
Berar
W- W
Ninety Fourth District Court
McGrory
la Pine
F. M. Flores
District Atformes
Police Investigate Overnight Thievery
Police investigated a spate of overnight thefts reporting items stolen from parked cars and homes. Victims include H. Oo Mlackerby at 1816 North Commercial Street and GW. Kelsey at 201 Sana Clara Street, who lost a bar pin, alarm clock, and pocket items. A. J. Joven at INT West Travis Street, and George Verend at 23 St. John Street reported losses including a phonograph and cash totaling $65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolice
Wriday
H. OO
Mlackerby
North Comal Street
GW. Kelsey
Sana Clara Atreet
Local Jewish Drive Leaders Selected in San Antonio
The national council of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee named leaders for the San Antonio district. Leon A. Baer and J. J. Strobe of the city were announced as directors on Thursday from the San Antonio delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Lton A. Baer
J. J. Strove
City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pacific
Coast
California
Tuwers
Sacramento
Calif
The
Assembly
Mac
SB Fate
Baku
Bandeaus
Davenport
Ward Week
Dorcoport
Salton
Syoo
Peter Pan
Ward
Ceee
R.C.A
Sou
Vaile
Tor Suse
Trocka
Biick
New Cretonnes
Gay New
Tye
ST. Mary’s
San Antonio, Texas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!