Jury acquits boy in Pittsburgh slaying over self defense
In Pittsburgh on June 10, 18 year old Peter Chinano stood acquitted of the murder of Ross Ficaro, 25, after a 73 hour jury deliberation. The judge admonished him for taking the law into his own hands while noting his luck at avoiding a guilty verdict. The boy testified he shot Ficaro to defend his mother during an assault at the victim's home, where Ficaro allegedly demanded withdrawal of a suit connected to the theft of the girl Ficaro pursued.
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Pitcsburgh
Peter Chiniano
Ross Ficaro
Ficnro
Ficato
Cirisiene
Street Work Petitions Piled For Paul Steffler
Street Commissioner E Steller received petitions for sixtyone street openings and widenings costing millions. He announced Tuesday he cannot grant more than half the requests since the last bond issue. He will have only 100000 for new site projects amid numerous residential improvements and aid openings seeking funding.
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and E. Steller
Cnld
Dominion
McAdoo Skips Democratic Convention Meet
Los Angeles June 19 Former secretary of the treasury and 1924 Democratic presidential candidate William Gibbs McAdoo will not attend the national convention in Houston next week. He and his family will travel to Santa Barbara for the summer. Bull Smith awaits execution for a sheriff and deputy killing in Texas. Governor Moody indicated clemency is unlikely.
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Interawent
Ngom Austin
Tex
Bull Smith
Moody
Todas
George R. van Namee
Alfred E. Smith
Houston
Air Travelers Lieut W O W Reply Field and Pilots List
Passenger W P Haythorne departs for Fort Worth with crew members Liews Brooksfield and B W Chidlate among others. Brooksfield relocates to Port Worth while Lyrck also departs for Fort Worth signaling routine travel movements.
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W. P. Haythorne
Fort Crocket
Galverton
Liews
B. W. Chidlate
Brooksfield
Port Worth
Lyrck
Fort Worth
Former Bank Head Held for Fraud in Kansas City
Kansas City June 19 Trull former resident of the defunct Farmers Union bank here was arrested today charged with fraud in four counts issued by the Wyandotte county attorney.
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Internatinaal Nees Bereice
Kansas City
Trull
Refunct Farmers’ Union Bank
Wyandotte County Attorn
Plans Formed for Gulf and West Texas Rail Way Campaign
Porters Whales of the San Antonio chamber and Gulf & West Texas officials outlined final plans to raise 1 400 000 to start a new railroad to West Texas. San Antonio’s share is 00 8000, with other quotas set for San Angelo and the route territory. Whaley to devote full time to the fundraising effort with a quarterly payment schedule over five months.
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Gulf & West Texas Railway Company
Porter Whales
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
N. H. White
Whaler -Gard
Fine Plang
San Antoni
San Angelo
Termina
Chamber of Commerce
Whaley
WAYOR ASKS MACHINE VOTE IN COUNTY ELECTION
Mayor Chambers denies city employees are commanded to back county candidates and says city will not force voting behavior. He pledges support for the county ticket but insists employees vote for the county only if they can do so freely. The meeting outlines plans for the primary election and instruction policy.
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Lambert- Rubiola’ Park
Rekease
Rubiola
Custer
Tle
Unders
County Cavons
Larhine
Fragmented Party Outlook at Convention Looms
The piece describes Democratic hopes for a quiet convention to present a united front against Republicans. It notes potential ballots, names several politicians, and emphasizes avoiding bitterness to avoid harming the party in November. It references Kansas and Nebraska figures and a looming split within agrarian interests.
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Kmith
Kansas
Mosquitoes at the White House Camp and Estate Patrol
An odd Summer White House report details guards in mosquito masks and gloves along a 33 mile estate road from Superior to Cedar Island lodge. President Coolidge’s agents, secretaries Edward T. Clark and Everest Sanders, pursue measures while reporters note swarms and vanity signage about mosquito remedies. A photographer recalls seeing guards in caps and locals watching the perimeter as conferences continue amid the pest activity.
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George
E. Durno
Uy International Newa Services Superior
Wis
Joes
White House
Secret Service
Conlidge
Brule
River Camp
Arpis
James A. Coupan
White ‘House
Roy Thes
Superior
Cedar Island Lodge
Edward T. Clark
Clark
Talen
Dick Tervig
White Toure
Vervin
Hoxfill
Bla
Everest Sanders
Woman Injured by Her Own Car in Downtown Parking
Mrs. W. D. McGarvery, 50, of Galveston, was injured Tuesday noon when her car rolled over her as she parked downtown. She was taken to the Santa Row Infirmaries for treatment.
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Parker
W. D. McGarvery
Galveston
Wan
Paintilly
Hanta Row
Youth Found Dead by Side of Gun in Nocona
in Nocona Texas Ernest Teidfle 22 son of Mr and Mrs were found dead at his home yesterday afternoon A photo of the body was taken an inquest was held but no verdict rendered The Democrata expect a decision next week
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Nocona
Tex
Ernest Teidfle
Ann
and Mier
Witdle
Untitled City Sermon Fragment Faces Conscience Call
A fragmented OCR passage cites a Sunday sermon in New York accusing society of moral laxity. The speaker contrasts biblical cities with modern heedlessness, urging vigilance to avoid being caught by conscience. The tone implies critique of public behavior and social decay.
Assault Case Deliberated After Brackenridge Park Arrest
Ernest Young stands charged with assault to murder after a Brackenridge park arrest on May 18. Police say Young and two companions opened fire at Stewart, disarming officers and striking him with a pistol as they fled toward Broadway. Stewart testified that Young admitted anger and struck him during the incident.
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W. de Stewart
Park
Ninety-fourth District
Stewart
D. &. Cooper
Young
Tull Rev
Brackenridge Park
Poe
Broadway
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