Mystery in a Murder of Pretty Girl in Tater Mass
A 16 year old, Miss Davis, body found in a reservoir. authorities debate suicide versus foul play. An autopsy confirms murder. a wealthy family links the case to a prominent local lineage. A note left by Miss Davis says she would walk and not return. A woman witnessed her with a young man described as about 21, entwined about her waist, in the late afternoon.
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Davia
Ate
Miss Girls
William Mash Rice
Texas Nationaire
Albert T. Patret
St Sing
Showig
Inystery
Miss Davis
Clea
Mr Lelands
Warren Road
Heavy Panama Canal Rainfall Shuts Lines and Breaks Pipe
A Panamanian rainstorm on August 7 dumped 7.62 inches in three hours at Bohlo and 8.82 inches between Leon and 9 p.m. causing washouts on the railroad, a landslide, and a broken pipeline in the Union Oil line. The canal work halted for 24 hours across the region amid general strikes.
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Bohlo
Paname
Claude Mills
A. AL. Maus
Young Me
Mills
Leon
Union
Panam Canal
Grape Nuts and Postum Credited In Recovery Letter
A New York woman describes relief after years of indigestion following a peritonitis attack. She credits Grape Nuts and Postum with restoring strength, sleep, appetite, and hope, allowing improved health and a return to normal life. The letter, echoed in a recurring testimonial feature, emphasizes genuine human interest.
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N.Y
Bath and Son
Reagan
Minh
Rand
Wellville
Notable Visitors Lodging at Local Hotels
Senator John Co. from Willacy arrives from Austin en route to Corpus Christi and rests at the Menger. TK Driscall with his daughter Mrs H H Sevier of New York and several others are guests at the Menger or Angelus. Various officials, travelers, and relatives from Avalde, Lockhart, Uvalde, Dallas, and other cities are listed as staying at the Angelus, Menger, or New Maverick. Revelations include travelers, pastors, and business figures visiting for short stays with transport details and local hospitality noted.
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John CO. Willacy
Austin
Corpus Christi
Menger
TK Driscall
H. H. Sevier
New York
J. B. Burnett
Avalde
Angelus
B. McDowell
Lockhart
Angelis
J. M. Doughty
W. B. Shulton
Joe Go
Chlidren
M. Jenkins
Walne
Dallas
Phay Hay
Mengoy
Anley Hitantth
Pallman Company
Corpre Chriati
A. Dechmann
Mary Miler
Lao Benedict
Small
Partific
Demand for Cotton Pickers Drives Heavy Labor Migration
The article notes a surge in cotton picker demand as workers, many Mexican, are guided by agents to Texas and surrounding fields. Payments hover around 15 to 20 cents per pound, with rival agents offering higher, leading to tensions and near-violent clashes. Families travel by train or by car to work in fields, guarded to secure labor and prevent poaching by competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oleh
Sowheim Pacific
Funeral for Frank Wade Vast Procession in San Antonio
One of the largest funerals in San Antonio honored Frank Wade, a prominent Black cotton expert and leader. Wade, about 60 years old, died Saturday. services were at his church, with interment in the city’s Black cemetery.
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San Antonio
Frank Wilde
Ibs
Cvorn
Gid
Terval
Odd Fellows
Newra Benevolent Society
Frank Wade
Deceasey
St. Dates
Births Reported for Two Children in City
A boy born in August to Mr and Mrs Critier of 1201 Haystreet and a girl born August 2 to Mr and Mrs Emil Rusch of 1602 Zayila Street.
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Critier
Emil Rusch
Zayila
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Studebaker
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Wm. Marsh Rice
Tater
Mass
Hlemonte
Migs
Faith Davis
SAN Antonian
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
Salt Lake City
Denver
Houston
Flaresville
R.T. Boglin
Hatig
Maverick
A. L. Moore
Cardo
Oklahoma
White
del Rio
A. J. Campbell
Maeras
W. E. Herring
Postal Telegraph Company
J. D. Guinn
Sliver Lake
Guinn
Robert Maxey
T. & Maxey
Federal Court
Nlly
Junction
Hattle Creek
Mich
Ota Robitzseh
Corpis Christ
Lillie Schelhagen
Avenue P
Aydin Koch
Kneeland
Gidgan
Archie
Hive Gang ii
Wash
H.R. Buse
J. Wh.saunders
I. L. Gaydbeck
Houetda
W. J. Gear
W. J. Gear, Commorcsil
W. J. King
Wavelita Freight
City
AL Walton
Paaffie
Sali. Antone River
Post (Eee Toasties
Postynie Corday Co
Lhalled
Batts Creek
Mtcatgan
South Pexay
U. S
Forschety Bexar Drug
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