Billings Faces Third Axe Killing Trial
Billings, a giant stockman, faces a third trial for the slayings of his wife Dolly Billings and Harley Holyfield. Judge W. S. Anderson will preside in Thirty-seventh District Court as prosecutors and defense attorneys indicate readiness. A special venire has been summoned for Monday as delays loom. Harley Holyfield and Dolly Billings were killed on the morning of Italy 5, 1924 at the Billings home. the weapon cited is an axe.
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Jess Billings
Gient Stockman
Dolly Billings
Harley Hollyfield
District 7
W. S. Anderson
M. Chambers
J. Matthews
Harlexs Hollyfield
Italy
Billings
Ederle Wins Hearst Trophy At Chicago Ceremony
Gertrude Ederle, famed for swimming the English Channel, accepts the William Randolph Hearst popularity trophy in Chicago. Sheldon Dark, chairman of the Chicago Athletic Club, presents the award on behalf of Hearst newspapers amid a national poll victory. The ceremony underscores her celebrated summer feat and excitement at the event.
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Chicago
Gertrude Ederne
William Rendolph
Sheldon Dark
Chicago Athletic Club
Hearst
Trady
Dover ' Clitts
Pipe Line Walker Covers 45000 Miles for Oil Firm
Centealia Mo February 1917 Hi Garrett walks the company pipe line from Poland to Wellsville. In ten years of service he has logged more than 45000 miles. He has worn out rubber boots and fifty pairs of leather shoes. He departs Poland each Monday and reaches Wellsville on Wednesday, then starts back the next morning, hindered by swollen ankles and strains.
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Centealia
Hi Garrett
Poland
Wellsville
iWellsvile
Frank Brown Receives Publix Theaters Medal
Frank Brown, a theater manager near Publix Theaters, has been honored with a medal from the Publix Theaters corporation for outstanding service. The recognition highlights Brown’s role in community engagement and theater operations.
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Frank Brown
The
Publix Theaters Corporation
Frank Brown Decorated as State Leader at Rivoli Theater
Frank Brown, manager of the Rivoli theater, received two medals from Publix Theaters Corp for top Rivoli type theater in Texas. The heavy bronze medal features Adolph Zukor and the Paramount Building. Brown joined the company three years ago as a doorman at the Empire theater and advanced to his current role.
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Frank Brown
Rivoli
Publix Theaters Corporation
Texas
Adolph Zukor
Paramount
Times, Square
New York
Brown
Empire Theater
Social Welfare Conference Draws Five San Antonio Workers
Five San Antonio social service workers announced plans to attend the Texas Conference of Social Welfare in Houston from March 22 to 25. Discussions will cover issues involving children health and crime. Attendees include Mrs. EB EO executive secretary of the Traveler's aid Louis Sauveur probation officer for Berar county Mrs. Bailey Hughes girls probation officer Mrs. B C Hugman secretary of the Social Welfare Bureau and Mrs. R L Culberson of the Alissian Home and Training school.
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San Antonio
Social Welfare Bureau
R. L. Culberson
Alissian Home and Traing School
Lost Henson Cafe Menu Revealed in Trial
Grand Haven Michigan February 19. Dimitro Traick farmer testifies in Molly Bberstoff trial. Traick says restaurant owner Kerstoff charged with stealing his chickens months ago and did not mind the loss. Kerstoff convicted but sentence deferred.
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Grand Haven
Mich
Dimitro Traick
Molly Bberstoff
Traick
Kerstoff
Texas composers fund backs San Antonio concert series
Funds from Thomas Wilfreds clavilux recital at the municipal auditorium on Feb 25 will support the Texas composers contest fund of the San Antonio Musical Club. President Mrs Lewis Krams-Geck announced the unique Texas only prize. Mr s Back noted few state specific contests exist, praising local fundraising and two concerts planned to raise prize money. Oran Kirkpatrick and his wife, San Antonians studying music in Europe, will present the second recital.
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Thomas Wilfred
Municipal Auditorium
San Antonio
Texas
Oran Kirkpatrick
San Antonians
Europe
Nis
Wild Deer Mascot Joins Pacific Highway Bridge Crew
A net deer once wild became the mascot for the Coney Creek bridge workers on the Pacific highway north of here. The doe emerged daily from brush to stroll the bridge and mingle with workers before being placed in an enclosure at Pollock. Engineer W H Johnson of the State Highway Commission recounts that the deer came from the woods late October and was captured after appearing ill.
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Coney Creek
Pacific Highway
Bering
Pollock
W. H. Johnson
State Highway Commission
the Moine
Taxi Fare Estimates Put Up at Cologne Stations
Cologne readers can now learn in advance the expected taxi cost to major points of interest as placards at all taxi stands list approximate prices. The city offers quick guidance for visitors and locals planning trips to popular sights.
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Cologne
Old Indian Jug Gifted to Santa Clara Museum
A priceless Indian jug found in Casa Grande cliff dwellings in Arizona by an elderly prospector has been donated to the Santa Clara museum by student David. Rev. Cornelius J. McCay calls the artifact an ecological treasure. The gift was made through the prospector’s friend, Marks, via the donor’s mother.
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San Francisco
Casa Grande
Arizona
Et Santa Clara Museum
David
Cornelius J. McCay
Marks
San Antonio Boy Albert Liersch Appointed Petty Officer
Albert Liersch, a San Antonio youth stationed in San Diego, has received a permanent petty officer appointment from the Navy Department. Message delivered to his mother Mrs. M. Scheer, 408 Blanco Road. Diersch notes he has served about three and a half years in the Navy.
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Albert Lierseh
U. S. Navy
Albert Liersch
San Antonio
San Diego
Cal
Beauty school cons scandal hooks San Antonio women
Six San Antonio women said they paid $23 each for beauty lessons at a beauty parlor college run by a man and his sister who kept them from learning the craft. The women reported to Military Police Sergeant B J Maloukis that the pair promised instruction but provided none, claiming the sister was a graduate of a New Jersey beauty school while the other claimed study in London. Adolph Grasso of the Retail Merchants' association also criticized the operation as city women planned to file complaints.
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San Antonio
B. J. Maloukis
Military Police
Swomen
Plan Safety Exhibitions At First Quarter Meeting
Demonstrations on correct operation of gas stoves to cut home accidents will feature the first quarterly meeting of the State Council of Safety in the municipal auditorium on March 1. Ralph Durkee announces plans with Public Services, health officials, and local clubs aiding. Railway displays will show safety devices to reduce crossing accidents. schools will join to present street safety plans with Marshall Johnston and Clarence E. Gilmore as the speaker.
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Rtate Council of Safety
Ralph Durkee
Bexar County Safety Council
Public Services, Company
City Federation of Women’s Clubs
San Antonio
Marshall Johnston
Clarence E. Gilmore
Austin
State Railroad Commission
Indians We Bean Fight Over Peyote Ban in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma City on February 19 the Native American Church argued against banning peyote, the cactus element of their sacrament. A hearing with over a hundred Indians from several tribes led senate committees to likely report the bill unfavorably, despite government claims of danger.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Senate Committees On
A. KE. Darnell
Clinton
SIA High School Advisories Elect New Officers
Six advisory groups at Brackenridge Senior School elected officers for the coming term. Charlotte Rossy heads the Stratton advisory with Katherine Dean as secretary and treasurer. Walter Ident and Josephine Rankin lead the Wolfe advisory alongside Maxine Melton as treasurer. Daniel Montalbo leads the Dary advisory with Kula Sullivan as secretary and Elizabeth Pragier and Hugh Watson as representatives. Walter Hamilton heads the Moore advisory with Josephine Winslow as vice president and Marie Long as reporter. Elizabeth Harrison presides over the James advisory with Bernard Sugarman as vice president and Tom Ens derle as secretary and treasurer. Blanche Carter serves as reporter.
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Brackenridge Senior School
Stratton Advisory
Sui ‘Byi
Chariotte Rossy
Katherine Dean
Walter Ident
Josephine Rankin
Cand Maxine Melton
Daniel Montalbo
Dary Advisory
Wolfe
Kula Sullivan
Elizabeth Pragier
Hugh Watson
Couer Park Street
Ralph ® Saenz
Thlliams Advisory
Bob Davalos
Andy Dayslas
Charles Smith
J.T. Lane
Moore Sasory
Josephine Winslow
Walter Hamilton
Bacon and eggs contest ends with costly loss
In Stontenac Kansas Joe Saia and John Morey staged a bacon and eggs eating contest. After an hour and a half Morey incurred the larger bill, paying 210.42 for thirty two eggs and six pounds of ham after losing by three eggs and two slices of ham.
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Srontenac
Kan
Joe Saia
John Morey
Morey
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