Witness reveals new twist in Russell case amid commutation hope
Chicago July 20 Associated Press reports James M. Baul a Detroit telegraph operator once tied to the Russell shooting case has confessed the earlier witness story was devised for vanity and not true He says he urged the plan to save one life and later admitted it failed He discusses possible commutation and new affidavits from two unnamed women kept alive by attorneys efforts as Governor Snowball weighs clemency
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Kilpatrick 66 Rail Builder Dies In Nebraska
D KILPATRICK 66 rail builder and member of Kilpatrick Brothers died in Nebraska after a long career with the pioneer railroad firm. He helped construct sections of the Union Pacific, Central Pacific and Oregon Short Line routes. Survived by widow and three brothers.
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Deaths blamed on car in Dallas area crash
Dallas July 20 The theory that A J Preslar 7B of Cleveland was struck by an automobile rather than assaulted was supported by officers who reported he died yesterday He was found late at a street intersection with a fractured skull and no clear account of how the injury occurred.
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White Way sought for West Houston street lighting
Misses and property owners on West Houston street urged the city to install electric lights between San Sebastian Street and the International Great Northern depot. The petition, requesting lighting like that on Houston street east of San Sebastian, was sent to Fire and Police Commissioner Pat Wright. A second petition sought renaming Tetia Avenue to Rosewood Avenue and was referred to the commissioner.
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Rich or Pauper Lure Girl Bride TDS
A girl describes arriving July 10 with $3.25 for food to a man who took her to a poor house instead of a mansion. She lived with his mother for three days awaiting a sham wedding, faced abuse and threats, and ultimately sought police help after the man stripped her of money and left her with no support. Detectives intervened and she hopes to return home.
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Y W C A Life Saving Classes Announced
The YWCA will teach life saving with both theory and practice. The course starts Thursday at 6245 p.m. weekly, running on Friday and Thursday sessions, led by General Secretary Ming Teath tir. The program covers safety awareness and practical rescue techniques.
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Four Hundredth Auto Death Tally Hits Chicago Area
The AP report from Chicago dated July 26 notes the four hundredth automobile death in Chicago and vicinity, up 22 from last year’s first 200 days. Victims include many pedestrians, with deaths scattered across Ohio Illinois Indiana Michigan and other states amid widespread weekend crashes and drownings.
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Auto crashes injure four Hart residents. two jailed
Four Hart residents, including four children of J M Stein, were injured as two cars collided at late hours Sunday. One driver fled but was later arrested, while the other driver faced charges of driving while intoxicated. The crashes occurred at Nolan and Oakberry, St. Marys and Marth streets, with victims treated at local hospitals. The article also notes a broader editorial on philanthropy and gifts by businessmen.
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Clarence Darrow Contempt Hearing Excerpt
An excerpt from a Contempt hearing shows Clarence Darrow clashing with the court over timing and exceptions. Darrow complains of dragging proceedings and asserts rights to have rulings promptly and fairly. The exchange highlights courtroom tensions and the defense demand for expeditious handling of arguments.
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Lieutenant Pearson Reports for Duty
Lieutenant Pearson reports for duty at Fort Sam Houston station. The medical corps unit at the station hospital confirms receipt of service orders and assigns duties for ongoing operations.
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Calles Economy Paves Over 19 Million Savings Reported
In Mexico City on July 20 1b the government announced that more than 19.6 million dollars have been saved through President Calles economic measures. The war department alone reports 100000 has passed through his relief plans.
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Death sentence commuted by governor Ferguson
A fragment reports Joe Brown’s death sentence commuted today by Governor Ferguson in Hearst County after a 1028 conviction for a killing involving a Negro. Names Bayl Adams Je and Hora Soule, with Mstriet attorney noted.
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Watchman killed in Illinois oil blast
A barge explosion on the Chicago River outer branch caused a deadly blast injuring a waterman and spreading damage over a wide area. The incident occurred near the Tesas Oil Company barge, with reports indicating a heavy gasolinn pull. The event disrupted river traffic and alarmed local residents.
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Ex-convict admits guilt in vagrancy case
An ex convict admitted to vagrancy charges in court on Monday while a lesser charge involving automobile tires was dismissed for lack of proof. The proceedings were reported with fragmented OCR text but indicate a 360 fine and unclear ties to prior theft allegations.
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