Milliken Given Sept. 22 Electrocution Date for Petty Slaying
A. V. Milliken, sentenced to die September 22 for the slaying of Mrs. Virginia Petty near New Braunfels on May 20, 1926, will seek a stay or commutation after all legal avenues were exhausted. Attorneys for Milliken reported ongoing efforts as Judge M. C. Jeffrey set the execution at Lockhart.
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Frial
A. V. Milliken
Ars
Virginia Petty
Antonio
George Conger
Conger and Conger
Milliken
Lockhart
M. C. Jeffrey
3. W. Conger
Iy Austin
Hart
Patty
New Braunfels
Storms Damage Crops in France Reportedly
July 28 in Heleatnt district a severe rain and hail storm battered crops including beans. The service notes extensive damage to agriculture with widespread impacts on local farmers and harvest prospects.
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France
Ey Ope
Panis
Heleatnt
County Seat Move Stirs Carbon and Germap Businessmen
Reports from Cisco say petitions to move the county seat from Hlastlwed to Carbon were organized by Carbon and Germap business leaders after a Wednesday meeting. Also noted: a couple arrested in Dallas in relation to a murder and robbery near Paducah last September. Runge seeks 1000 cotton pickers with incentives. Ed Toshin of Victoria given a 15 day reprieve. Highway 56 opened from Brenham to Burleson county. Charles Christ charged in a drug store alcohol possession case. James Monahan known as Boston Billy sentenced to 50 years in Sing Sing for a $90,000 jewel robbery at Livermore estate.
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Cisco
Carbon
Germap
Astin
Tiley
Ed Toshin
Victoria Negro
Dan Moody
Dallas
Charles Christ
Scott Horel
United States
Boston
Billy
Mineola
James I
Monahan
Billy” Williams
Sing Sing
Jesse Tl, Livermore, Estate
German Protest Over U S Actions in Nicaragua
Berlin reports the League for Human Rights protested American activities in Nicaragua. The group sent views to Borah, Pynehart, Wheeler and others, condemning U S troops on foreign soil and demanding removal of the commander after the Amritsar precedent. It cites the July 18 clash at an American marine outpost near Ocotal and General Sandino’s forces.
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Berlin
Geraga “League For’ Human Rights
Nicaragua
Sennings
Borah
Pyopkhart
Wheeler
Galles
Mexico
Commixa Sion
Mnn
Geneva
Oationa
Sandino
Qeotal
Aprerican Marine
Ommander
Dyer
Messacres
Amritsar
India
US to Hear Wales Speak Over Radio
Buffalo July 28 Radio Note reports the Prince of Wales will address listeners on radio for the first time in the United States and Canada. The event aligns with plans for the dedication of the international peace bridge set for August.
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Wales
Buffalo
Radio Note
United States
Canada
Prince of Wales
Hood 10 Invite Legionnaires to San Antonio Convention
Hood state commander of the American Legion announced that invitations from Governor Moody Mayor Tobin and local post will be read at the Paris convention in 1025. Jock Burke said the notice came after a letter from national commander Sauvage.
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Watton
Hood
American Legion
Lim
Paris
Dar Moody
John W.tobin
Commerce
San Antonio
Jock Burke
Howard I. Sauvage
National Legion
Peace in Pacific Delegate Calls Bases Removed
Australian delegate F. W. Eggleston urged removing naval base limits to prevent Pacific region tensions. He argued armament fears make regional basing untenable and proposed safeguards to keep non Pacific waters free of base movement, aiming to avert armed conflict and secure peace.
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Pacific
Honolely
Elvets
F. W. Eggleston
Eggleston
Vneilic
Egglestan
Pretty Film Extra Released on Bond
One of five persons convicted in the Mae Slaughter case related to Tom Kersick’s death was released on $2000 bail after physicians pronounced her near death following unspecified medical issues. The article fragment provides limited context and names.
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Bond
Tos Angeles
Ily Us
Mae Slaughter
Tom Kersick
Trou
Taborewlasis
Rangers Fight Smuggling Along the Border Expedition
Ranger Captain BAU Sterling leads a border expedition using a company of men aided by customs to curb smuggling into wild country. The party, aboard mules laden with food and ammunition, advances into the frontier area as officers report the action.
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Saly
Ntorortz
Cnrb
Rang
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Stange Chamber of Commerce
Focal Organization
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Shire
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Burleson County
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Caldwell
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Joske’s
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Houston Carpenter
ST. Joseph
Mich
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Edward Johnson
Esther Johnana
Petrit
Teselin
Buick
Npities
Buick Motor Co
General Motor Corporation
San’ Antonio
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South Garden
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