Norris Takes Stand in Fort Worth Chipps Killing Trial
Dr. J Frank Norris testified amid heated legal arguments as lawyers clash over questioning past disputes with Mayor H C Meacham. The trial centers on Norris shooting D E Chipps after alleged threats and ongoing church newspaper feuds.
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Dr. Norris
Chipps
Meacham
Doctor Norris
Texas University
Smail Court
J. Frank Norris
Norris
Chinps
Tarrant County
W. P
Wild Bill) McLean
H. C. Meacham
Fort Worth
Roxie E. Parker
Chipas
Attorneys Push Plot Testimony in Meacham Case Trial
Dy. J. Frank Norris' lawyers argued to admit testimony aiming to show mayor N C Meacham of Fort Worth held animosity toward Norris. The judge overruled the plea. The text recounts alleged past notes, threats, and legal maneuvers involving Norris, Meacham, and witnesses tied to bootlegging and church actions in Fort Worth through 1922 to 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy. J. Frank Norris
N. C. Meacham
Fort Worth
Mack
Norris
Marvin S. Simpson
Meacham
Wort Worth
Twelfth Street
Beaween Houston
Main
Dr. Norris
Farrant
Br. Norris
Red Light
Houston Channel Sets New Ship Traffic Record
Houston port figures show export and coastwise traffic in the ship channel reaching a new high. Total tonnage hit 10,468,107 with a value of 3 083 according to the port commission. The 1920 record was 1,210,204 tons.
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Fiquston
Jan
Houston
Eringilon Office
Port Commission
Arey She
Mexican Mustang Liniment for sore muscles and joints
A home remedy claim promotes Mexican Mustang Liniment as a quick relief for sore muscles and stiff joints. It asserts deep skin penetration to reach bones and urges readers to buy from a druggist to gain rapid mobility.
Minot official seeks damages after tiger attack
A letter from I B Lambert attorney of Minot North Dakota represents A Wilson park superintendent of Minot who was injured when El Tex tiger attacked him at Hermann Park Zoo during a summer meeting El Tex was killed by Hang Nagel. Lambert anticipates a jury could award 7000 to 10000 plus $104 in medical bills. The case is now with Sewall Myer city attorney.
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Dr. Norris
D. E. Chinps
Grand Jury
Doctor Norris
Woodruff
Chipps
Texas
Chipas
Dana Preacher
Steadam
McLean
Mr. Meacham
Fort Wort
de. Norris
Houston
I. B. Lambert
Minot
N. D
A. Wilson
el Tex
Hermann Park Zoo
Hang Nagel
Wilson
Lambert
Bil
Sewall Myer
Millicent Salm Finishes With Count Salm in Southampton
The Countess Salm formerly Millicent Rogers daughter of H St Rogers of the Standard Oil arrived in Southampton aboard the Aquitania and stated she has finished with the count. The report notes her arrival and remark at the English port.
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International News Service
Southampton
Eng
Salm
Millicent Rogers
H. St. Rogers
The
Standard Oi
Faith Preference Given by Majority at Texas University
At the University of Texas 4961 registered students show 169 were clear on church preference. Methodists lead with 1500, Baptists 804, Presbyterians 675, Episcopalians 425, Christians 300, Catholics 200, Jews 170, and smaller denominations 150. Six percent have no preference or did not provide information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
University of Texas
Trial turns lunch break into courtroom picnic chaos
A courtroom noon scene becomes a sensational spectacle as spectators and jurors, amid rumors surrounding the death of D. E. Chipps, fill the hall with gossip and banter while the trial pauses for a surreal lunch. The crowd treats the proceedings as entertainment, then returns to face stark facts and tragedy.
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D. E. Chipps
Texas
Bond Robber Wounded in Houston Police Shootout
In Houston on Friday T. Hy Van Sickle aged unknown and H B Coffey of Dallas were jailed after a botched bond robbery. Van Sickle lay in a hospital in critical condition with a bullet in his neck and Coffey jailed. Police said the pair was trapped while trying to exhume bonds stolen from two Houston firms. Also reported theft of two rings from Mrs Carroll at 507 South Presa Street.
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Norris
D. B.‘Cripps
H. CO. Meacham
McLean, Scott, Sayers and Shelton
Shelton
Mrr
Chiprs
Doctor Norris
Fort Worth
Doctor Nortis
Mayor Meacham
Meacham
Marvin Simpson
Moses
Dr. Norris
Jor
Holland
Chipps
Cary; Ieeman
Rrega
Fennter
Texas Hotel
Westbrook Hotel
Houston
T. Hy
van Sickle
H. B. Coffey
Dallas
Wax
Carrol
South Presa Street
Solon Proberg Flays Jin In Report
A sweeping investigation accuses James J. Verguson of buying influence with Governor Ferguson through a $10,000 salary, alleging governor’s influence via her husband. The report condemns prison graft, excessive appellate courts, and statewide highway contract fraud tied to Ferguson’s circle and high spending.
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State Textbook Commission
Rep
Ferguson
Pracig Betore
Highway Department
The
Highway Commission
Heail
Stanton
American
Hoffman Construction
Department
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