Leahy Calm as Fight to Escape Death Chair Trial
Court proceedings unfold as Lenny Leahy faces execution for murder. Insanity pleas filed by defense seek to halt the electrocution. State officials, attorneys, and witnesses gather. the case centers on Leahy’s alleged role in the Texas death penalty case at Huntsville prison.
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Southwestern University
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Tom Hickum
Fexag
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Terry Graven
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Ly Wotford
Taylor
May Gates
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Ards
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Shenaby
Williames Counts
Amanak Davidson
Slo
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Wee
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Wea
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Is ‘Bart
Fragmentary Santa Monica memo hints at Washington visit plans
In a garbled July note from Santa Monica, Hooree invites Coolidge to Washington. The text mentions signing a Brace treaty and a parade of detatches war on etherbla. A separate line claims Henry Fert may take wages of seven dollars daily and later seeks $900 for a car sale, with other unclear details.
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Hooree
Bsp
Coolidge
Washington
Calvin
Etribkla
Newt
Henry Fert
Nlx
General Calleg Named To Lead Reorganization Effort
The article notes General Calleg was chosen for a new role due to his abilities and broad confidence among officials. He will study matters affecting the company and its credit rehabilitation while traveling in the United States and Europe. Debt previously held in Europe, notably Belgium and France, may influence the plan.
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Bom
New York
Nance
Benor Montet
General Calleg
Yes
Anid
United States
Europe
Messres
Belgium
France
Daner Admits HoldUp Freed In Indianapolis
Everett Howell of Quincy freed after 8 months in Illinois prison on a bank holdup conviction. Gillet Ammerman, 20, confessed taking part in the August 20, 1928 Exchange State Bank robbery at Golden, Ill. Police arrested Peter Rielonald, 18, of Abergo, while Jarn Seized was sought. Armmerman arrested after hours of questioning. confession followed.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Gillewt Ammerman
Exchanve Etate Bank
Golden
Ill
Everett Howell
Quincey
Ilinola State Penitentiary
Howell
John
Peavia
Iiberty
Jar Seaeed
Peter Rielonald
Abiergo
Tie Wan
Lowell
Mevionahl
MEET DELAY IN JURY PICKING IN MATE STEDRIGUTZ CASE
Jury selection for the Mateae Stedrigutz trial was postponed after 71 of 16 special veniremen failed to respond to the summons. Special Judge W S Anthony ordered the sheriff to personally serve notices on missing jurors ahead of a Ninety fourth District Court session. Rodriguez is accused of shooting Cactillo with a pistol on March 23. Attorneys A E Hedllean He W Naldsy and Harry Lee Howard represent the defendant.
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Fred Cattilo
W. $. Anthony
Ninets-fourth District
Sheriff's Department
Rodriguez
A. E. Hedl Lean
He W Naldsy
Harry Lee Howard
Law Commission Debates Prohibition Enforcement Change
Washington reports the Law Enforcement Commission debated whether to modify the Volstead Act to allow partial state enforcement. The discussion centered on the Wickersham letter and a tie among members as President Hoover’s panel weighed new enforcement approaches.
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Washington
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Mwinda
Commsssion
Tequila Blamed as Cause in Trio of Offenses
G. F Noncreit, 49, of 443 Chicago boulevard, faced three charges after drinking tequila. Judge Thave Watson fined him $5 on each count for drunkenness disturbing the peace and resisting arrest at the city jail.
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Bok Tve
Thave
Thieves Loot Farm House Near San Antonio
M D Krause, farmer, reports losses from his Kerrville highway residence northwest of San Antonio. Missing are canned goods, homemade items, a Pekinese dog worth 150 dollars, and a watch from Howard Bigbe. Police say a man is held. other thefts include a theater umbrella and a hotel room item.
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M.D. Krause
San Antonio
Kerrville
W. FR
Houston Street
Palestine
Texas
Howard Bigbe
M Moors
St. Mary's Street
Birth record drive aims to fix lax registration
Riferta to remedy laxity in birth and death registration in Texas will be led by the Bureau of Cracux and Tejas Chamber of Commerce before Kent. Porter A. Waales of the San Antonio chamber says Texas and nearby states fall outside federal registration areas. Doctors will be urged to cooperate to improve birth and death certificates. Officials report more trouble securing birth certificates than deaths. in 1928 about 2400 infant deaths were listed with no birth record. After September 1 the census department in Texas will test the percentage of births and deaths registered.
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Riferta
Tixon
Bureau of the Cracux and Tejas Chamber of Commerce
Kent
Porter A. Waales
San Antonio
Texag Aril
Row With Officer Costs Him Extra Five In Police Court
Wesley Daniel, 22, of 500 Lamar Street, was fined in police court after a parking dispute on South Afsmo Street. The officer spoke sharply, Daniel resisted, and he paid 2 for parking and 5 for disturbing the peace, plus a 5 added fee. The incident led to a central station tow and transport by patrol wagon. Judge Dave Watson imposed the fines.
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Wesley Daniel
Lamar Street
de Shannon
South Afsmo Street
Officer Shannon
Central Police Station
Dave Waton
Daniel
Quits Mate, He Needs Rehearsals
Marie Amaire and Walter Kane, actors returning from New York, announce they are separated but need more rehearsals. Amaire says they can work through their issues and focus on upcoming performances.
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Hoceywoom
FPI
Marie Amaire
New York
Hellyscond
Walter Kane
Exhibition of Early American Life Triggers Local Fuss
At a convention site near Walkerton July 21 to 27, war veterans present a block town exhibit of late 19th century America. Displays include a saloon replica with beer sign, an opera house, a nickelodeon, a theater, and Victorian street scenes.
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Aterican Folklore League
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Tolinis Hiechine
Jim Corbett
Steven O'Donnell
China Plans Peage Appeal Amid Border Tensions
Dispatches report continued coverage of negotiations with the Chinese and Soviet governments over a peage appeal. Mediation by Towera AL praised, but warnings were issued about possible intervention by natives. Russian aviators reportedly bombed near the Chinese border as tensions rise along the Amur and Sungari rivers, with Chinese soldiers encountering Russian air operations near Manchuria.
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Towera
Pogrenichnaya
Jo Gt Pitart
Mion
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Sungari
Eres
Paaséngera
Russia
War Hysteria Seizes Russia
Moscow July 22 Soviet press warns the Russian people to prepare for war as Britain and Japan are blamed for inflaming the Levant and Orient. The report alleges a planned Soviet military push on eastern fronts and cites alleged Japanese influence with air fleets and plans, while signaling clashes on the Manchurian border may be renewed.
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Moscow
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Japan
Levant
Orient
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Elfjeally
Nanking
Mexico May Oust Saloon Keepers
Vera Cruz July report says the state government asked federal authorities to expel from Mexico all foreign owned saloons and bars tied to Corelga nation alis mort groceries and talaone in Vera Griz that have closed in protest against a liquor tax increase.
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Vera Cruz
Mesico
Mexico
Corelga Nationalis
Mort Groceries
Vera Griz
Oil Freight Rate Cut Ordered by Interstate Commerce
Washington July 22 A reduction in freight rates on crude oil from Panthera C arabe to destinations in Arizona and New Mexico was ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington
Dude
Patnta
Arizona
New Mexico
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minere and Wealth Shaping Long Work Week Tensions
The article discusses wealth concentration and a shrinking working week, noting that high wages feed wealth while workers gain little. It mentions the pope’s Vatican procession and the Italian government talks, highlighting solemn ceremony and strict self-imprisonment, with the pope walking in a long outdoor ritual.
Auto Crash Report Notes Multiple Injuries Over Weekend
Police log shows several injuries from weekend crashes. Individuals include Tonephine Winner age 14 on 144 San Francisco, Fred Schultz 21 on 017 Santa Anna, Lifford Gaston 18 on 183 Sent, plus others listed at multiple addresses. Emergency treatment given at scene or nearby facilities.
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Tonephine Winner
San Francisco
Fred Schultz
Santa Anna
San Antono River
Hast Arsenal
J. A. Cruz
Higgina Street
Hensonin Mitchel
Marsland Street
Miguel Cedrazs
Sherman Street
Victoria Garcia
Menuel Greig
Guadalulia
Emil Lows
Refugio Street
Louise Villareal
Guatatepe
Judge Fines Boy for Blocking Sidewalk
Judge Dave Walon fined Metecro Campos 2 dollars for blocking the sidewalk near 804 South Leona Street after repeated complaints to Central Police Station. The court noted officers were sent to keep sidewalks clear and Campos testified he was ordered to move.
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Leona Atreet
Flo Weatta Nacional
Commerce
Poatera
Centeal
Trowder
Young Campos
Dave Walon
Premier Ramsay MacDonald to visit Moorer in October
London reports Premier Ramsay MacDonald has confirmed a long heralded autumn visit to President Moorer. Talks with Dawes center on strengthening Anglo American ties as yardstick discussions and naval depictions progress. MacDonald will attend reparations talks in Brussels in August and the League at Geneva in September before touring Washington and London for October opening of Parliament.
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Tondon
Wes Bean
Ramsay ‘MacDonald
Moorer
MacDonald
Awlensander Dawes
Grentér
Washington
Mober Veremier MacDonall
Brussels
League of Netlons
Geneva
London
Four Die in Midwest Air Crash Near North Platte
Chicago dispatch reports four persons killed when an aircraft from Midseat Aviation crashed near North White T Municipal Airport west of Chicago. Pilot Henry Oldham of the Midseat Aviation corps died in the crash. authorities believe engine failure caused the deadly mishap as the plane attempted a landing near North Platte.
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Middle-West
Mixa Bile
Miny Pauliete
Gurrdsmen Sent to Protect Negro in Alabama
Montgomery, July 22. Governor Graves said 10 officers and 200 Alabama National Guard members would be sent to Buford for the assignment tomorrow to protect Lester Bourg er, a negro slaver, with orders to guard the negro at any hazard. The negro is expected to be liberated by a special Barbour County grand jury indicting last week. Beatrice Clark and Hinea are attacked in Buford last week.
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Montgomery
Ala
Graves Anid
Alabama National Guard
Bufat
Lester Bourger
Hazari
Neeeo
Hinea Anf
Pan Ass
Beatrice Clark
Buaula
Negro Gets Steady Job on Weed Gang
A court report notes a man named James Vaughan was fined five dollars after a testimony in Corporation Court described him as part of a local weed gang. The testimony also mentions a woman named Ther Vaughan and a Black man called to her nom, with vague references to vagrancy charges and job claims.
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Alivasx
Fie Vaughan
Negro Sinman
Tames
Dave Wateron
The
James Vaughan Wan
AR Officers Inspect Field At San Antonio Site
Three officers from the office of Maj. Gen. Tawes Ey Pechet inspect air corps activities in the San Antonio area. Maj Broderick L. Martin leads a visual inspection system review while Capt. Thomas W. Heppey assesses a five year expansion plan and officer personnel enrollment. Brig Gen Frank P Lahm, commanding general of the Air Training, will oversee the Randolph field building program at the new West Point of the Air near Randolph.
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Tawes Ey Pechet
Air Corps
Ells Mell
San Antonio
Broderick L- Martin
Thomas W. Fteptey
Kelly
Brooksfield
Walter J. Reed
Frank P Lahm
Aita
Earest
RP Air
Randolph Deli
Sergeant Loses Arm In Sentry Shooting At Fort Sam
Sergeant Lerett of the Gere Hecand Medical regim Boustan was wounded Sunday night at Fort Sam Houston when a Ninth Infantry sentry opened fire after a halt command. A rifle bullet shattered his arm just above the elbow. An investigation was ordered by Gen. Samuel D. Rackenbach and a board of officers was appointed to report.
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Lerett
Gere Hecand
Judgeships in Texas court appointments urged amid reform
Austin July 22 governors face numerous appointments after voters approved a constitutional amendment expanding the Supreme Court from three to one member terms. The bar groups push for specific candidates, with salaries at 3000 dollars and judgeship terms set at six years. Appointments will fill until successors are elected, with Richard Criss and G C A Leddy among likely nominees.
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el Us
Moody
Supreme Couct of
Texas
Pethiang
Exaw
Supreme Court
Sdprevie
Supreme ‘Court
Richard Cris
GC. A. Leddy
Commission of Appeals
Highway Bureau Has Busiest Year
The Highway Bureau reported its busiest year with broad data from chambers and tourism. William H. K. Furlong, secretary, noted improved inquiries on roads nationwide. He urged potential real estate investment tied to travel and traffic growth for a profitable outlook.
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