Ad Held for Murder Yet Tells Wanderings
A 15 year old, Walter Breaubrock, held in Bexsr County jail for the murder of his 1 year old sister Viola, tells of a wandering life with carnival workers and a claim the shooting was accidental. He says he found a loaded gun in a dresser and a trigger accident caused Viola’s death, while police age claims vary.
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Bexsr
Wally
Walter Breaubrock
Viola
Xmight
Tam Oniy
Repaiar
Wyse
Smire
Walter
Ieft
Ban Antonin
Carnival
San Antonin
Texas
Kerff Newton
Née
Becide Ben Antonio
Carnival life and a courthouse shadow in Breanbrack case
The article recalls carnival hardships including boxing for money and rough encounters with showmen, narrating Walter’s prison-like life, a Halloween clash over whiskey, and a roulette era. It notes Breanbrack facing assault and murder charges after his sister’s death, with his stepfather McClain on trial for a different assault in 45th district court.
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Breanbrack
Mutter
House
Seventh Street
Eater
B. McClain
45Th District Court
Sreanbrack
Bonus Bill Discussion Prompts Veteran F W Dinner
A meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 76 is planned for Friday evening at a local hall. The discussion centers on a bonus question framed as a cash house proposal with emphasis on membership, reservations, and the event includes a dinner and social hour after the program.
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Sokler
Batt Woton Post
Tate
Sith National Coen
Chicago educators push usefulness in school subjects
Chicago delegates at a National Education Association meeting hear Dr G M Wilson of Town State College urge that education focus on useful and understandable subject matter. He notes project method suits industrial and vocational topics but can confuse drills and humanities if misapplied while stressing applicability to all subjects. J Eimonson of the University of Michigan discusses high school accreditation differences and similarities for college admission.
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Chicago
G. M. Wilson
Town State College
National Erucation Association
Eimonson
University of Michigan
SEA DAMAGES ASKED IN HEWITT VESSEL CASE
Relatives of seamen lost with the Hewitt sue for 100000 damages each, filing twelve suits in New York court. They contend the ship sank from natural causes or overloading after being altered into an oil burner. The Union Sulphur Company reportedly filed insurance claims admitting natural loss.
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New York
Lozt
Hewitt
Sabine
Pex
Portland
Depuh
Union Suphur Company
Pullman Car Theft Reported After Night Burglary
A Pullman car burglary was reported in Olympia district where a thief stripped sleepers and took seven pillows a side table and curtains. The incident, witnessed by city directive representative Fosenh Hoffman, involved disturbance with a fire poker shovel and grate shaker.
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Thieres
Pellman
Bery
Fosenh Hoffman
Monre Building
Intal
Pullman Company
Olympia
Wheat Growers Meet In Denver With Western Associations
Denver February 28 representatives from state wheat marketing associations across the West including Northwestern Wheat Growers and related groups were to gather in Denver. Delegates from Washington Idaho Montana Texas Oklahoma and Utah were expected to attend the meeting to discuss marketing rules and native vitality measures.
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Denver
Colo
Cooperative Wheat Marketing Associations
Xtnieg
May be near Corpus Christi rotary drill discovery
Fragmentary report from Corpus Christi dated February 28 1907 notes a rotary drill near the city. The text references a map and possible underground formation changes but is unclear on specifics or locations.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Bay
Old Clans Demand Water Right Amid Railroad Claims
The coastal site at a rocky bluff near Mitchell Redcliffe and Gillitagd properties is eyed for water access. Railroads returned to private hands February 28, 1920, and two-year claims filing period ends February 28. individuals with overcharges or owed money must file now or lose rights. RH Golmert, freight claim agent, notes the deadline.
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United States
Railway Administration
Golmert
San Antonio, Uvalde and Gulf Railway
Wueaday
Woodmen Plan Uniform Rank Marching Unit in Texas
At the Golden Hot Camp Woodmen of the World meeting in Yoakum Texas on February 18 a mustering committee was appointed to organize a uniform rank. The local Woodmen aim to form a unit second to none in the state.
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Yoakum
Tex
Golden Hot Camp
Visitor Held Up in Maverick Park Robbery in San Antonio
As a visitor from Erremo and nephew of GH Blackford, he was robbed at gunpoint in Maverick Park after a train arrival. The thief took $27, a gold chain, and a 21 jewel piece, fleeing before the assailants left. Local detectives pursue leads amid a city banquet plan.
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W Blackford
Erremo
San Antono
Maverick Path
GH. Blackford
Dorn Avenue
g.De Angelea Heights
Byrne Not well drilled near Three Rivers in McMullen Co
Report from Alvin Braver, president of Proy-Ballerd Oil and Gas, states Byrne Not field in McMullen County shows 1200 feet of drilling with two oil shows. Location lies 15 feet west of Three Rivers in proven gag field as crews pursue a deep test nearby. Local burglars steal cigarettes and merchandise from W A Cardwell’s grocery. cemetery vandalism observed at Beaudl_FAILURE City.
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Bepville
Tex
Brauer
Byrne Well
Catch Liquor Runners Near Cobia
Authorities report a seizure of eight crates and bottles of Mexican liquor and sundries taken from a group of men during a Monday encounter. Charges were filed. local and federal officers plan to cooperate under the Plate Act with Texas officials providing limited assistance.
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Cobia
Here
Hebhcourlie
Laredo
Hebprenville
Blite
Texas
Cotulla
Oil Taxes Paid Under Obregon Decree Reach Treasury
Mexican oil companies have remitted export duties under President Obregon’s February 12 decree. About 26,000,000 pesos were received by the treasury, with total remittances around 44,000,000 pesos credited to Obregon’s regime.
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Obregon
Mexico City
Amerigad
Producion
Walla
Metco Hive
Treasury Department
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