Two Negroes Executed in Texas Prison
John L. Green aged 20 and Ernest John Bon aged 18, both Black, were electrocuted at the Texas state prison for the murder of Frank Kempf, a white Medina county dairy man, who was robbed and beaten in June last year. Green faced Medina county trial, Bon Caldwell, and a priest accompanied each to the death chamber. Neither man spoke after farewell rites. no confessions were released. The notice also mentions rental and real estate ads in The Big Sunday Light August Free Rental Directory.
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Huntsville
Texas
John L. Green
Ernest John~ Bon
Frank Kempf
Kempf
Medina County
Green
Johson
Caldwell County
Radio Programs and Performances Across Stations and Orchestras
The schedule lists radio programs across stations including WGpe WABC and KONO with details of orchestras led by Guy Lombardo and Gunter, plus mezzo and operatic entries, morning to late evening varieties, news, weather, and special broadcasts featuring performers such as Ruth Etting, Arnold Parrett, and Jack Gath. Highlights include Olympic game mentions, Mexican players, and a broad lineup of musical genres, comedies, and public service segments through multiple time slots.
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MIDAY
Guy Lombardo
Ore
Charles Cardlle
Muniedl
H & UW Orysininavers
Fox Kodakerem Amie
Andy
Maxwell Toune
Gunter Archeatra
Olympia Games
Gebharae Mexian
KMAC
Ruth Etting
Laudernd
m.—Ceell
Sally
Danes Mualn
Faleland Sails Ale
Comumutors
Sunga
Ulate
Columbia Room
Ted Drawer
Ml —Murnin Yan Teries
my—Clare
Maundlownesy
Civil Service
Mualea
Yarlelien
Clouing Marin
Atathoon Vbrivilem
Tlying Candillang
Rmuaic
Red McKensie Records
Tanee Graaram
Tesse Crawford
Wibical Resdines
Nurirene Sunabine
Hogr
Stnato
Gratuco
beowkFanl Varlelien
Eleanor End Jima
Jarcales Nethers
Rom—Siamle Uodgers
Westher
Bing Crouky
Poowler
Vegetable Compound Promises Relief For Women Suffering
A period related pain ad urges women to buy a Vegetable Compound claiming relief from menstrual distress. It asserts 98 of 100 report benefit and describes tonic action, building strength and dependable results.
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Macy
Singer Tells Oly: Ross, Husing, Rice Discuss Olympic Events
Radio schedule details Olympic coverage with Lanny Ross on WOAI at 9 15 p m and Ted Husing on KTSA at 9 16 p m. Grantland Rice offers a 10 p m summary via the national network and WOAI. A Friday WOAI 9 30 p m concert features Edna Kellogg and Hoy Shield. Alex Gray appears on KTLA at 8 p m. 4 H club members discuss weathering economic storms on WOAI at 11 30 a m Saturday. The columnist denounces a WOAI Wednesday hotel drama as poor, poorly written advertising.
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J. J. McLean
Lanny Ross
Yale Glee Club
WOAI
Ross
Don Vorhees
Ray Barbutt
KTSA
Ted Husing
Columbia
Grantland Rice
WOAT
Edna Kellogg
Hoy Shield
Rombberg
Ohio
Wealthy heiress plans months long Canada vacation
Mrs. Anne M. Baldwin, famed as one of the country’s wealthiest women, announced retirement from active estate management before a several month trip to Canada. She denied reports she would expatriate due to taxes gangsters or racketeers.
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Los Angeles
Anne M. Baldwin
Baldwin
Jay
Canada
Movie Players to Get Salary Cuts
Hollywood report indicates salary reductions will apply to all stars and feature players at Warner Brothers First National studios starting August 15, with no prior exceptions in place for current pay scales.
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Hollywood
Warner Brothers First
National
Motion Picture Studios
Round the World Aviators Return to New York
James Mattern and Bennett Griffin, attempting a world flight record, landed in New York aboard the Leviathan after their bogged route damaged in Borisov, Russia. They were due to dock around noon today, signaling the completion of their long voyage.
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New York
James Mattern
Bennett Griffin
Onder Ina Bog
Borisov
Russia
America
Monn
Tornado devastates area near Helsingfors Finland
A tornado swept a wide area about 30 miles north of Helsingfors killing several people and causing property damage estimated at 2 million dollars.
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Helsingfors
Finland
Convict Jones Indicted for First Degree Murder at Tucker Prison
Archie Jones a short term trusty who organized a breakout at Tucker Prison Farm Ark Aug 5 has been indicted for first degree murder He was serving seven years for bank robbery and is accused of killing guard Hise Howell during the escape After a manhunt officers who killed seven of the 112 fugitives were exonerated and seven prisoners took part in the dash for liberty led by Jones
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Tucker Prison Farm
Ark
Archie Jones
Hise Howell
Jones
Lberty
Treasury receipts and deficits for early August report
Treasury dated Washington reports August 1 receipts at 4.21 million dollars with expenditures of 16.02 million and a balance of 589.85 million. Customs duties for the first three days of August totaled 2.14 million.
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Treasury
Washington, D
Formation of Big Wheat Pool Is Reported in New York
The New York Times reports the formation of a $30,000,000 wheat pool almost complete to be run by Chicago grain operator Arthur W. Cutten. The pool is expected to lift prices, with hedging operations typically easing after September 1.
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N.Y
New York
New York Times
Arthur W. Cutten
Chicago
Canada
Times
Russia Exports Show Decrease from Black Sea Ports
The commerce department reports June exports from Russian black sea ports were 48,000 tons below the 1922 level. The drop is linked to lower grain shipments, with petroleum products comprising 70 percent of shipments. Rent your new home or apartment via Light Classified ads.
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Washington, D. G
Aur
Black Sea
Commerce Department
Mary Lou, Crockett
Bruce in attempt for world endurance mark in seaplane
The Hon Mrs. Wister Bruce, a society figure, launched a luxury seaplane from Cowes Isle of Wight to challenge a 30 day air endurance record. She previously attempted the mission but withdrew after an issue last week.
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Cowes
Isle OF Wight
England
INS
Wister Bruce
Bruce
Purification Health Ad Claims Body Cleanse Benefits
An old advertisement touts purifying the body as key to health. It urges readers to cleanse the system through periodic courses, claiming benefits to the liver kidneys and vital organs with a mailed package offer and family price.
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