Brutalities at Prison Camp Tells of Maillefert Death
Jacksonville July 8 A habeas corpus hearing on two officials charged with murder revealed tales of brutality at a state prison camp. Arthur Maillefert, 19, of New Jersey, died after being confined in a barrel and the sweat box with a chain around his neck. Convicts testified of whippings, starvation and forced confinement, while officials claimed he died by his own action amid alleged attempts to escape and refusal to work.
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New Jersey
George Cooper Gibbs
George Gourson
Salomon Higginsbotham
Maullefert
Maillefert
Courson
Higethatham
Malslefert
Fine Assessed in Beer Case
Federal district court fined Johnny Beijer $100 after a defense claiming the beer was for a party and the defendant’s unemployment. The district heard Dionicio Zamora admit selling liquor at a Karnes County cafe, and he also received a $100 fine as state agents found beer and whiskey there.
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Jehieney
Beijer
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Hast Park Avenue
Dionicio Zamora
Karnes County
Texas Rangers
Clonicio
Mquor
Tallahatchie River Floods Ramp Up Near Batesville
The Tallahatchie River, source of last winter's flood damage, rose again south of Batesville inundating thousands of acres. The local gauge showed 148 feet, about a foot and a half above flood stage, reflecting renewed danger to nearby farms.
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Troop Ship Brings Island Gold to U.S
Manila July 6 The army transport Republic called today for the United States carrying officers and troops and $2,200,000 in Roald coin from the Philippine treasury consigned to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The gold had been idle here for several years and officials decided to transfer it to New York so the Insular government might have the benefit of 3 1-2 per cent interest.
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Manila
Republic
United States
Philippine Treasury
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
New York
Van Proration Hearing Delayed in Texas Field
In Austin on July 6, the proration hearing for the Van field was postponed about two weeks to allow required parties to finish an engineering survey. R D Parker of the oil and gas division of the railroad commission announced the delay.
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Oil and Gas Division
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Firecrackers Spark Speech Restored Near Willig A
Amid scattered chaos three large firecrackers exploded behind Willig A causing minor injuries. Eyewitnesses reported a brief stunned reaction and a sudden halt in activity before the area was secured. Authorities are investigating the incident and no major damage was reported.
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Erik
Willig A
Wildriver
Apeech
Bud Alice
Jurges Must Take Action Against Former Sweetheart
Chicago star Sharisiap Bin Jurges of the Cubs faces a subpoena to testify against Violet Vall after she shot him. Vall, charged with assault with intent to kill, remained in Bridewell hospital with a hand wound. Bond set at 7500 dollars. hearing adjourned to July 15. Jurges will miss three weeks of play.
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Bridewell Hospital
Jurges
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