Courtroom turmoil as Norris defense clashes over Chipps case
Testimony to jury centered on Dr Norris and lumberman Chipps with telephone operator details. Key witnesses included Chief Henry Lee and Mrs Greer while lawyers clashed over testimony and evidence in a tense Fort Worth courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chipps
Dr. Norris
Henry Lee
Port Worth
Brown
Lee
Noctis
J. HB. Nutt
Carr
Chi
Eers
Eers Byneuthse
Holland
H. E. Meek
Westbrook
Euue
Amclean
McLlean
Doctor Norris
Mrs. Greer
Harry Hamilton
Hot Springs
Ark
Fort Worth
Hope Norris
Norris
Myusband
Marriage debate and scientific notes in early 20th century column
A Denver juvenile court official warns against free love and trial marriage while urging a question for future generations about desired permanent happy marriages. The column also notes scientific advances like ultraviolet sound transmission and discusses a church shooting with police testimony and hotel records referencing Chipps, Meacham, Norris, and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adgee Lindsey
Denver
Lindsey
Joio
Missing Pistol Case At Fort Worth Trial Details
Testimony in the Chipps Norris murder case centers on an unlocated pistol and a gun found in an ante-room. Detectives discuss disarming Chipps and threats to the pastor, while the court weighs admissibility of grand jury material and upcoming defense witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Norris
Chipps
W. H. Hinkle
Fort Worth
First Baptist Church
Simpson
Hinkle
Old Fort Worth Club
Sixth Street
McLean
Hinkie
Norris
Westbreak
Meacham
Reneh
Austin
Baptist
Tebutial
Nutt
Norrix Jatter
Rmn
Tinpart
Whispering Trial Tolled for Norris Murder Case in Austin
In Austin Jan 19 a novel scene unfolds in the Rev J Frank Norris murder trial as jurors listen to whispered wrangling among attorneys. The gavel and gum become symbols of tension while Norris sits weary, his appearance gray and tired after illness delaying the case and stirring debate over conduct and judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uneveranl Se Criminal District Court
Austin
J. Frank Norris
Jias
Reid
Jas
Norris
Southwest
Norvis
Solons to Resume Session at Once
AUSTIN Jan 19 Both houses of the legislature were effectively idle. The House planned to reconvene in the afternoon while the Senate would not meet again until Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solons
Austis
House
Senate
Study of Bonner Case Reveals Bomb Making Claim
State testimony links Bonner to dynamite cap experiments conducted in 1920. An Austin detective corroborates that James Clark, Bonner’s son, and a woman witness described using a dry cell to explode caps at the university. A Mexican boy reportedly delivered a package at the San Antonio express office bearing G. M. Cone as seller at 1713 South Flores Street.
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Austin
James Clark
Bonner
University
Clark
Express Company
San Antonio
Tuan Marales
G. M. Cone
South Flores Street
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Have
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Seventy-third District Court
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Robert W. ‘Terrell
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Terry
Gonzales
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