Murder trial details in Sharp case at Port Stockton
Defense testimony began in the murder trial of Mrs. Bessi Sharp, accused of poisoning her husband Tele- Jus Sharp. Sheriff testimony claimed Sharp admitted poisoning him to influence a will, while a county chemist found a poison dose on the victim. The defense presented the defendant’s mother, Mrs. A J Ivey, describing years of illness and narcotics use, hinting at insanity. Sharp died at a ranch near Sanderson as steel production news notes a drop in national steel output.
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Port Stockton
Bessi Sharp
Sharp
Yestevday
Yestipl Shent
Cook
Terre
Willie Brieson
Austin
A. J. Ivey
Ivey
Sanderson
Bread price probe launched by U S Justice Department
The U S Department of Justice announced a nationwide investigation into bread prices, with about 40 files across 21 states and the District of Columbia. The probe examines possible violations of antitrust laws as officials pursue several leads.
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District of Calumbis
AQAAD Passes On Wage Rise Campaign In 1933 Plan
Washington D C day 19 the special Industrial advisory board of cabinet members formally endorsed Hugh Johnson recovery administrator s wage rise plan a campaign to raise wage levels and extend shorter hours through voluntary agreements Changes in procedures were approved for final submission to President Roosevelt The board heard talks from electrical and shipbuilding spokesmen on codes and employment targets A 33 cent an hour minimum wage and a 36 hour week were endorsed for the basic plan with regional adjustments including 40 cents in the North and 35 in the South Officials discussed exemptions for designers engineers and related workers during naval build up with overtime rules and seasonal adjustments for the Great Lakes region
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Washington, D. C
Special Industrial Advisory Board
Hugh &. Johnson
Geneial Gumings
Wallace
Johinson
F. UR
Roosevelt
Whch
Roper
Ndus Uy
Clarence L. Collens
Reliance Electrical Engineering Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Commerce Department
Great Lakes
Texas Rain Brings Hope Of Crop Benefit Across Regions
Widespread showers in Texas ease heat fears and aid crops. North Central Texas saw the heaviest rainfall with light to moderate accumulations across Dallas, Corsicana, Abilene, and the Panhandle. Rainfall improves pastures, cotton, and feed crops while forecasts suggest more showers and continued cooler conditions. Local totals ranged from traces to about an inch, with Sherman reporting significant rain breaking a long dry spell.
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Texas
Dellas
Corsicana
Abilene
Paso
Palestine
Sherman
el Dent
Woman Beat in Home Robbery Shocks Community
Estelle Wilkins, 30, of Saith Leona acreec, was overpowered by two men who entered by window while she slept. They bound her, gagged her, and ransacked the room taking radio gear before fleeing. Police say a large knife was found near the victim. Wilkins was hospitalized in a semi conscious condition, with authorities seeking suspects and reviewing nearby reports.
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Estelle Wilkins
Saith
Leona Acreec
Iradin
Wren
Fragmentary British note hints at royal and war events
The garbled text references British whipping, bridge teams, a prince visiting, Bucharest Romania, and Nicholas brother of a king amid wartime notes. It suggests royal visits, regional announcements, and implied international action, but details are unclear due to OCR damage.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Nicholas
Garol
Quienius
Anadal
United States
la Visto
Actatiin
Rus
Beyeniter
Kansas City Livestock Exchange Opposes U S Order
The Kansas City livestock exchange filed suit in federal court challenging a secretary issued order reducing selling commissions and raising buying charges for stockers and feeders. Officials say the order threatens market efficiency and is discriminatory. The order was to take effect July 14 and extended to July 24.
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U. S
Kansas City
Kansas City Livestock Exchange
Wallace
Ube Exchange
Panhandle Farmers Secure Major Government Loans
AMARILLO July 19 17 Panhandle farmers in 24 counties borrowed 1 304 50 from the government in wheat and row crop loans. More than half of the wheat farmers in the area obtained loans while row crop farmers secured 333 440 in 350 loans, figures released by John E Hill chairman of the Panhandle Agricultural Relief Committee show.
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Panhandle
Amarillo
Joans
John E. Hill
Panhandle Agricutural Relief Committee
Allred Joins Oil Code Meet in Washington
Texas Attorney General James V. Allred and railroad commissioner Thompson met in Washington with E. M. Simpson to discuss an oil industry agreement on wages hours and related matters. They were joined by J. R. Parten of Shreveport and John B. Elliott of California as independent producers.
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Washington, D. C
James V. Allred
Texas
Thompson
E. M. Simpson
Industria S
Allred
J. KR. Parten
Shreveport
John B. Elliott
California
E.mott
Soldier Wins Commission After Proving Duty
Technical Sergeant Thomas FR Jones of the Second Medical Regiment at Fort Sam Houston earned a commission as a lieutenant in the medical administrative corps. He joined as a recruit eight years ago and, through steady study and duty, rose to technical sergeant before his swearing in. He will report for duty after a leave, with Colonel Louis Brechneram Jr. presiding. Also noted is Portugal’s earthquake at Lisbon causing panic.
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Thomas FR. Jones
Fort Sam Houston
Lleuterant
Medical Administrative Corps
Second Medical Regiment
Louis Brecheram Jr
Pbannen
Tien Reypmyia
Mort
Clergyman Hints Walsh Murtum. New Dry Third Party Proposed
Canon William Chase urges a new anti-vice third party for 1936 in response to Prohibition repeal. He questions Senator Walsh's death aboard a train en route to Washington and alleges a post mortem was denied. Chase cites Walsh’s plan to prosecute financiers and his hoped cabinet appointment as motives for murder fears.
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Washington, D.c
Thomas J. Walsh
Canon William Sheafe Chase
Episcopal Reader
Canon Chase
Iwenay Ub Dry
Herbert Moorer
Arthur Robinson
Republican
Indiana
Walsh
Senator Walsh
Florida
Washington
Roosevelt
Christchurch
Brooklyn
Pardons and Paroles Granted by Governor Ferguson
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson announced two conditional pardons and five general paroles for Texas inmates. Norjilde Dominguez, serving a 50 year sentence for murder in Vel Verde County, received a conditional pardon. The rest of the notice details other inmates granted clemency.
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Austin
Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
Norljilde Dominguez
Attey Hla Ennvievio
Vel Verde
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