James on trial in paired killing case linked to snakes
Testimony shows Robert James allegedly plotted a brutal murder of his wife Mary by drowning in a bathtub and using rattlesnakes. Cross examination focused on motive, including a $20,000 life insurance and diabolical satisfaction from the attack. The wife Florence James testified about the couple obtaining the snakes and transporting them.
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Charles Hope
Robert &. James
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Mary
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Cnass
Eugene Williams
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Jaimeshoe
Ettet Smith
Defendent
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G O P Renominates North Dakota Governor Victory Reported
Fargo dispatch notes Governor Walter Welford wins GOP renomination over former governor Wile Usta Langer with about 89,318 votes for Welford and 0,651 for the rival. Democratic challenger Moses is named. A liquor legalization proposal is defeated by over 25,000 votes. An income tax measure also fails. Treasury figures show June receipts at 10.36 million and total fiscal year outlays near 4.79 billion.
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Wile Usta Langer
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Tanger
Moses
Farmer
Social notices from Kerrville district events and gatherings
San Antonio women attended the Fiji District conference in Kerrville with sessions on Bible study missions and church history. Local social events included garden parties for Miss Kathleen Nuckols and Miss Margaras Graig Aalaris, a card party by the Woman's Club, and a lingerie shower for Mrs Clara Gordon. Meals featured luncheon and barbecue plans, with other entertainments aboard including a dancing party and a chicken barbecue at various hosts’ homes.
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Marie Ent
San Antonio
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Joe B. Moore
T. M. Cunningham
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Kathleen Nuckols
Cumberland, Va
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Communist Says War Brews in Far East
The Communist body warned of an immediate threat of war in the Far East as it closed its ninth annual convention. Delegates prepared to nominate their presidential ticket. Speaker Robert Miser, a gubernatorial candidate, cited the Far East and Japan as flashpoints. Browder, party secretary, was seen as likely to win the presidential nomination.
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New Yorks
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Sims
Great Britain
United States
Bustling Texas town notes odd sightings and local tales
In a mosaic of names and snippets from Bexar Facts, W Tuttle dances at a wedding anniversary. VirgIL Post vacations in Dallas. AL Ulver plans a ranch visit. Billy Smytee and Pappy’s fame surface. Pappy’s trainer Frank Pad Gassy linked to Oakland. many locals including Dr Haswedt Larry Shelton and JoJo Gleason appear in daily chatter. brief scenes cover rain, theater, harbor, and social rounds with figures like Clarence Moss and Edward P Wadden, all reflecting a curious, grainy town portrait.
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J. Donzis
Max Baer
Fern Wood
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Harry T. Patch
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Val Collection
City News Big dances at Twin Palms and nearby halls
Advertised dances and music events across multiple towns list dates, venues, and admission prices. Walter's Entertainers in New Braunfels, Shaun's Hall in Castroville, Niemeyer's Orchestra at Steves Fine, and other nightlife offerings feature bands like Heron B. Smith, Dixie Ram Dlers, and Twilight Blenders.
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New Braunfels
Shaun
Roosevelt nomination scene endures amid empty galleries
A sparsely filled Democratic convention hall heard speeches recalling Roosevelt’s past victories and urging unity for 1940. Governor Lehman’s praise and a near-unanimous push for Roosevelt highlighted rivalries, while the crowd drifted in lengthy, slow proceedings.
Drought Ad Parley Set In Chicago
Federal agencies called an emergency meeting in St Paul for next Tuesday to plan aid for drought stricken farmers and cattlemen of the Great Plains as spring wheat rains failed and corn crops threatened. Experts warned of rising bread prices and Nat C Murray projected possible wheat imports this year.
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St. Paul
Nat C. Murray
United States
Dietician Named for Scout Camp at Ban Tra Site
Florence Morgan head of Alamo Heights school cafeteria named dietician for Gin Scout camp at Ban Tra opening July 1. Other staff include Miss Lillis Facgpli director Miss Sephlo Schitfers waterfront director Miss Mary Ellen Undérwald riding instructor Miss Lucy B. McCall mandcraft Miss Myrtle Giseser muse and dramatics and Mrs. 2 A. Klott nature story.
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Alamo Heights
Bantra
Stell
Lillis Facgpli
Sephlo Schitfers
Mary Ellen Undérwald
Lucy B. McCall
Myrtle Giseser
A. Klott
Hature
Carp Swims on Prescott Road After High Water
In Prescott Oregon on June 27 motorists crushed many carp that swam across the road when the Columbia River flooded and backed up onto the highway. A few fish were seen moving back and forth as high water kept the road submerged.
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Prescott
Ore
Columbia River
Shesh
Central Christian Church to Honor Longtime Organist Mrs Van Ness
The morning service at Central Christian Church will honor Mrs G Van Ness for 18 years as organist. T N Smith will pay tribute. Rev John Brice Dallon, returning from Center Point to preach on In Tune With the Infinite, will lead Sunday services and a special evening program directed by Then Philus Fritz featuring Gilbert Murray tenor Heleny Teerdorf Erna Taylor Rogers Comine Evans and others.
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T. .N. Smith
van Ness
John Brice Dallon
Churel
Philus Fritz
Gilburt Murray
Heleny Teerdorf
Erna Yaylor
Fa Rogers
Comine
Evans
Suitcase and Clothes Stolen From Car in City
Police reported a theft Saturday involving a suitcase and clothing from a car. The incident occurred near 901 East Houston Street and at the home of Tre Cora Lander on 2447 Hays Street. Damaged items and a small fire caused by a candle resulted in about $4 in damages.
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Toke
Tre
Cora Lander
Hays Street
Ciremen
Wedding Bells Foreseen in Hollywood Rumor
Hollywood gossip swirls around Mayna Loy and Arthur Harbrow Jr as potential nuptials. reports link the Dever-Wed star and a film studio executive, with Las Vegas or Yiling touted as the ceremony location amid recent divorce news involving Hermbrow’s former wife.
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League Sets AGH Puzzle Genevea Summary of League talks on German rearmament and Danzig actions involving Eden Latvinoff Forster Lester and potential League sanctions amid fear of Nazi dictatorship
British foreign secretary Anthony Eden conferred with Maxim Latvinoff of Russia as Germany's rearmament and a potential Nazi dictatorship in Danzig raise tensions. Albert Forster attacked Sean Lester and Berlin may push a prelude to harsher league measures. Sanctions discussions drift as Italy and others weigh reciprocal moves.
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Reed blasts at Roosenelt
Senator James Reed of Missouri, among four Democrats who urged desertion of Roosevelt leadership, renews attack on the 1936 Democratic platform. He forecast regimentation of agriculture and a revived NRA if Democrats win, criticizing platform and convention speeches as paving to pack the Supreme Court and nullify its jurisdiction over congressional acts.
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Philadelphia Is Cold to Texans at Democratic Convention
Philadelphia dispatch describes Texas delegates at the Democratic national convention enduring a sudden 40 degree cold snap. Governors and senators face weather discomfort as officials plan travel to Texas for July 1 events in Laredo linked to highway zoning toward Mexico City. Delegation chair Tom Connolly coordinates with Vice President Garner while Representative R Ewing Thomason of El Paso remains in the group.
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Merchant Thwarts Robbery Attempt At City Clothing Store
John T. Geraghty, operator of a clothing store at 192 North New Braunfels Avenue, reported a young man attempted a Friday night robbery. The suspect ordered clothing, drew a pistol, and Geraghty resisted and grabbed the weapon as the assailant fled the store.
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New Braunfels Avenue
Nesto
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Wedding Row Fatal To New Orleans Society Celebration
June 22, New Orleans police detained James Percy, 27, Loyola assistant football coach, on a manslaughter charge after a wedding reception fight left Summers Carpenter, 21, dead. Witnesses said Carpenter struck Percy, who then retaliated, leading to a fatal blow. Percy claimed insult prompted the attack. a second fight arose between Carpenter’s associates and guests, with officers reporting Carpenter died from a fractured skull.
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Carpenter Way
Doclars
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Ruth Swigan
Patrick J. Sullivan
Wolloughby &. Kittredger
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Perey
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Beer Garden Tragedy Claims West Virginia Athlete and Others
In Charleston a violent incident outside a downtown beer garden left Leo Nizer, 23, dead and five others injured, including a girl. Police charged Okey Debord with murder as authorities work to determine motive and sequence amid conflicting accounts.
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Leo Nizer
West Virginia
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W. A. ‘Tully
Okey Debord
Rail Pension Death Will Be Appealed
An appeal was announced to challenge a railroad pension death ruling as unconstitutional. Delegates at a Cleveland convention voted to appeal to the United States Supreme Court regarding the pension case affecting about 1000 aged railway workers.
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the Brotherhood of Tecomotive Engineers
United States Supreme Court
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