Convicts Die Beaten Prison Farm Resignations Plague Texas Here
In Houston on August 26 1947 two convicts Jimmy Arnold serving seven years from Harris county and Hubert Davis convicted of bootlegging died of heat prostration. J P Gardner a dog sergeant at Clemeng gate prison farm resigned after reports of cruel treatment toward inmates and manager Captain W A Hickman accepted the resignation amid inmate complaints of beating and abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
J. P. Gardner
Clemeng Gttte
Jimmy Arnold
Harrie County
Hubert Davis
W. AM. Hickman
Gerdner
Gerard shies from picking ladies list in 1941 remark
James W. Gerard rejects compiling a list of ladies as a desperate enterprise. He quips the author would have to hunt men to fill it, noting the country would not hold them. The exchange appears in a New York dispatch dated August 2 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard
York
James W. Gerard
Nick Vans Ladien
Texas Cotton Output Projections and Community Vignettes
Texas eyes a 4 250 000 bale cotton year as Agriculture Commissioner George Terrell predicts. Past outputs were 3 040 000 in 1929 and over 4 000 000 in 1928, 1937 saw 4 229 000. The piece critiques farmers and industry, praises sorghum molasses, recalls Terrell’s resignation, and notes local life stories from Cherokee County to Seguin, including a big community feed and dairy farm scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
George Hi. Terrel
George
Old
Atnte
Lone Star Empire
Bates
Childer
George B. Terreu
Commissionership of Agriculture
Cherokee County
Murder Suspect Believed En Route to Foreign Lands
New York police sought the arrest of John Diamond a notorious gang leader believed headed to Europe to clear up the disappearance of hotel keeper Harry Weaton. Weaton was last seen at Diamond’s country place in North area and a bloodstained car with an empty shell was found at a nearby garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John
Lega) Diamond
Europe
Harry Weaton
Ja Green
Diamond's
Aera
Weston
Take Keteine
Kingeton
Diamond's Place
Behrer Agent to Testify in Bribe Case in Northwest Rum Ring
US officials prepare to take the stand in a bribery and conspiracy trial tied to former Northwest rum runners. George W Behrer ex federal prohibition agent, and Roy Lyle ex prohibition administrator, with colleagues William Whitney Earl Corwin L Bryant C T Meinney face charges of accepting bribes and conspiring with rum runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatile
Wesb
George W. Behrer
Roy ©. Lyle
William M. Whitney
Earl Corwin
L. Bryant
C. T Meinney
Northwest
Pace resigns from Texas marriage office amid health issues
J W Pace, known for Fast Texas marriaging justice, resigns effective Sept 1 due to failing health. In 16 years in office Pace has performed 141 marriage ceremonies amid retirement as Tezan Aug 26 report notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Mataniall
Tezan
J. W. Pace
Texas
Pace Taw
Better Times for Musicians Viewed
George Fingles, manager of outlet musicians, reports heavy advance bookings in New York. He cites strong demand and a 20 percent rise in concert commitments versus last year, reflecting improving conditions for performers and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Fingles
Suse
Poll killing probe in Sulphur Springs case unfolds
A Texas grand jury today considers the case of Reggie Jobe held after the fatal shooting of John Tanton as he prepared to vote. Authorities say the election motive is unclear though belief persists it was unrelated to the voting. Jobe made no statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulphur Springs
Cexas
Odny
Reggie Jobe
John Tanton
Silphie Blof
Tanton
Butt
Jobe
Mrs Kohlenberg 81 Buried in Comal Funeral Services Held
Funeral services were held in New Braunfels for Mrs Sophie Kohlenberg 81 who died Sunday at her daughter's home Mrs Hate McCoy She was a native of New Braunfels and survived by her sister Mrs A Suetten 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohlenberg
Comal
New Braunfeln
Sophie Kohlenberg
Hate McCoy
Amarillo Jury to Hear Witnesses in Payne Bomb Case
Amarillo district court lights turn to the Payne murder case as Potter County grand jury resumes inquiry. Witnesses include former secretary Mica Verona Thompson and a dozen others are ordered to testify as subpoenas are issued. Judge Henry Anshop urged priority for the case for the benefit of all concerned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Potter County
Grand Jury
A.D. Payne
Henry 9
Mica Verona Thompson
Payne
Tugge Blehop
Winguol
E, WW. Thompson
Masonic Meet to Install Officers in Tacoma
In Tacoma Washington on August 20 the Royal and Select Masters hold the installation of general grand council officers as part of the biennial assembly. The city also hosts the forty first triennial convocation of the General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Royal
Maetera
Loday
Royal Arch Meansong
Halted Rail Aid Fund Limits Use of 10 Million
Washington Aug 28 The $10 000 000 rail road contingent fund under the 1920 railway transportation act is at present unavailable. The money was to be lent to weaker lines but Comptroller General McCarl barred its use until a valuation of railroads is fixed. He ruled none of the funds should be used pending final valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. G
Terutate Commerce
General McCarl
General McCarl Until the Commission Fixes A Valuation of the Railroads. — McCarl
Aveta Home Drug Co Advertises Gall Stone Relief
An old advertisement claims Aveta Home Drug Co offers liver and gall bladder pain relief with a home treatment. It promises a money back guarantee and free prescription-like guidance from its Minneapolis address listing Menanic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aveta Home Drug Co
Mienneapolia
Mion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr Scholl
Harry Williams
Olf
Bob Downey
Kyle Anglia
Lefy Ie
Trupert Hughes
Iady
Bo Hard
Rupert
Rockdale
Cameron
Ecetsbode
Gazette-Bulletin of
Segala
Seguin
URY
Ceock
Masonic
Anstall
Une
Jas Rose Sone
Oakland
Oakland Motor Car Company
Pontiac
Michigan
AL Moto
BY Fisher
Byron Motor CO
Augusta
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!