Mind Over Matter and One Thing Well in Press Columns
A jumble of 1927 commentary cites Coolidge on Mexican property rights, advertising views by George Hill, mind power experiments, and notable figures like Young Catalina swimmer, Gould, Chaplin, and Empress Charlotte. It ends with a harsh take on Albania and Italy’s plans, urging realism over sentiment about a dying country.
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Coolidge
Boyd
George “Young
Catalina
California
Beverly Hills
State closes in Norris case as Norris trial proceeds
In Austin the Norris trial nears its end as the state rests its case in the D B Chipps killing claim. Two rebuttal witnesses for the defense arrive late to impeach key testimony while Judge Hamilton schedules further charges and arguments.
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James IR. Hamilton
Beard
Senpsonic
Austin
Simpson
Rogers
B. F. Boldin
FL A. Brith
Roxie BE. Parker
Nortis
Chipps
Fort Worth
Baylor Basketball Team Killed in Bus Crash Near Round Rock
A telephone report from Round Rock says eleven Baylor University players from Waco were killed when their bus collided with the International Great Northern Sunshine Special near Round Rock en route to Austin to face the Texas Longhorns.
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Austin, San
Austin Statesman
Round Rock
Bay ‘Tor University
Waco
Baylor
Austin
Texas University Longhorns
Ferguson Predicts Moody Will Run Against Mayfield
Houston January 22 James H R Ferguson impeached governor in 1917 and husband of Miriam A Ferguson predicted that Das Moody the youthful governor who succeeded his wife would run for the United States senate in 1928 against Senator Earle B Mayfield Ferguson said he had not decided whether to enter the race though he had announced earlier in his Forum that he would not.
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Houston
James HR. Ferguson
Miriam A. Ferguson
Das Moody
United States Senate
Earle B. Mayfield
Ferguson
Austin
Twenty Seven Believed Dead as Ship Fragment Found
Hope for the crew of the steamer John Tracy, a steel collier, faded after a drifting rowboat and the vessel nameplate were found off Cape Cod. The ship was last seen during a January blizzard and all hands were believed to be lost until now.
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Boston
Magnate's Widow Held as Shoplifter
Mrs. John Davidson widow of a Kansas City miller was sentenced to sixty days in the workhouse on a shoplifting charge. She had three prior suspended sentences.
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Universal Service
New York
John Davidson
Kansas City
No Crimes Grand Jury Not to Meet
Towanda reports Bradford county has had few crimes so the regular grand jury session is canceled. Jail sentences replace fines as the responsible penalty in the sparse crime climate.
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Towanda
Bradford County
Stubbed and stabbed teen dies after store robbery attempt
Manuel Fernandez 16 of 211 Speed Street died after two men tried to rob his mother's store early Saturday. The attackers fled in a waiting car and investigators suspect robbery. detectives Ruhnke and Carer lead the probe.
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Manuel Fernandes
S. A
Manuel Fernandez
Speed Street
Fernandez
Josefa Hernandez
Oscar
Olice
Joe Ruhnke
W. T. Carer
Poo
Marx to Form New German Cabinet
Berlin January 22 official report that Herr Dr Marx accepted a mandate from President Hindenburg to form a new German cabinet.
Earthquake Felt in Algiers District
A violent earth shock was felt in the Algiers district during the night. Some damage occurred but there were no casualties.
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Algiers
Dan
Bonner Bom Ta al Sent to San Antonio Trial
Frank H. Bonner a young San Antonio radio engineer was indicted in Nueces County for the slaying of the father and brother of his wife and his son Jesse. A Corpus Christi jury failed to reach a verdict after 37 hours deliberation and was discharged. The case was transferred to San Antonio with bond set at 15000, and Bonner was released.
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Frank H. Bonner
San Antonio
Nueces County
T.A. Barnes
Yesse
Tial
Corpus Christi
A. W. Cunningham
District Court of
John F. Barnes
All. Curtis
Waco
Young Bonner
Liberty
West Houston Street
J. A. Barnes
Jesse
T. Barnes
Bonner
Barnes
Dorothy Barnes
Texas
Corpus’ Christi
House Passes Deficiency Act for Refunding Taxes
Washington January 22 A deficiency appropriation bill totals 185 million dollars with 175 million earmarked for refunding illegally collected taxes. The measure was approved by the House and sent to the Senate.
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Washington
Hous
Senate
Dr. J Frank Norris On Stand In Chipps Case
The famous pastor Dr. J Frank Norris testified on the stand describing the fatal shooting of D E Chipps Sr. His convulsive sobs shook him but he regained composure and finished his testimony as shown in the first photograph of Norris on the stand.
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J. Frank Norris
D. E. Chipps Sr
Wealthy Realtor Files Separation Suit in Carmel
In Carmel on January 22 a prominent 52-year-old realtor Edward W. Browning sues his 16-year-old bride Frances Peaches Heenan Browning for separation. Court officials report strong press presence and hotel stays for the couple during the trial. An acid attack on Peaches prior to the marriage is expected to be a key issue.
Collision Between Engine and Car Leaves One Dead
In Torreon on January 22 a switch engine collided with a gasoline car. One passenger died and four people were injured in the crash.
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Torreon
42 Degree Temperature Drop Forecast For San Antonio
A cold wave and rain are forecast to reach San Antonio Saturday night with a 42 degree drop. Northerly winds will push the low to 26 or 28 degrees by Saturday afternoon, then skies clear Sunday for fair, cool weather. J E Jarboe of the weather bureau issued the forecast.
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San Antonio
J. E. Jarboe
Weather Bureau
Jarbor
Jarbuc
Pan Am Fliers in Panama Ready for Bogota Hop
United States Army goodwill fliers prepare to begin the second division of their 20,000 mile Central and South American air journey. Five planes have been overhauled and landing gear repairs finished on the flagship New York after a forced landing near Guatemala City. Maj. Herbert A. Dargue plans a 9 o'clock Sunday takeoff for Bogota via Barranquilla.
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Panama
United States Army
Good Will
New York
Guatemala City
Herbert A. Dargue
Bogota
Colombia
Barranquilla
Famous Voice Tremales at Taints? not, wrong
The excerpt reports on Rev. J. Frank Norris, famed minister on trial for murder, whose public utterances and forceful delivery are described as shaping perception during his criminal court defense. The piece notes audible reactions to his voice and the dramatic shift in public view amid the trial.
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J. Frank Norris
Taurder
Betreyig
Dead Sea of Sin
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R. Howard Gould
Charlie Chaplin
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Chaplin
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James F. Drake
Benjamin Franklin
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Mes
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Norris
Kenneth Wendler
Criminal District Court Room
D. B. Chipps
Port Worth
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Nwreck
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Mayfield
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San Antonio Light
Bronwen Law
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