Florida Lash Boss Trial Opens in Cross City
Investigation into alleged complicity by Higginbotham John G. Priest W G Meley Hart in the death of a Black man. A special degree murder charge carried a 20 year state sentence. A second trial was granted after a prior ruling. The missing suspect had not been seen since 1924 and his body was found near the Plant plant.
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Cross City, Frs
Higginbotham
John G. Priest
W. G. Meley Hart
Orson
Oeseers
Cows Delay Flier at Tucson Field
Plane pilot Charles Mayse, stranded in Saf Ford Arizona after cows ate the tail flippers of his aircraft. He traveled to his mother and parked the plane in a pasture before attempting to return. The incident produced a serious hazard and confusing remarks from Mayse.
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Charles ‘Mayse
Tucson
Safford
Arizona
Mayse
Fiesta Carnival Shows Contracted Amid Uncertainty
Mixed reports say the Fiesta Carnival may still proceed with contracted shows while casino gambling for concessions faces denial. Williams insists there will be no gaming tied to any concessions and a signed contract is under review.
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Alain
Joba
Carnival Company
Wiliams
Oriz Uses Chickens to Save Life in Fort Sam Standoff
Felix Oriz of Lockhart hid 400 prize chickens as ransom against a vehicular threat. A Mexican driver, hired to haul him and the birds to San Antonio, pulled a revolver near Fort Sam Houston and demanded departure from the truck. Police were alerted as the confrontation unfolded late at night.
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Felix Oriz
Lockhart
Ortz
San’ Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Uris
Alamo Heights Wins County League Debate
Alamo Heights High School, represented by David Lanham and Cecil Tupper, won the first elimination trial in the county Tate scholastic League debate held in the commissioners court room. Francis Keller and Willie Terry of Harlandale High School opposed them. The Alamo Heights team led the affirmative on the subject about the United States and the Philippine Islands, with a unanimous verdict from the five judges on Friday afternoon. The Harlandale team and the other school will meet on the same subject.
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Alamo Heights Bish Schoo
David Lanham
Cefton Tupper
Tate
Commisioners Court Room
Francis Keller
Willie Terry
Harlandale High School
Alamo Heights
United States
Philippine Islands
Therset School
Debe
Brownsville Hotel Contract Signed for 250000
A Brownsville hotel project moves forward with a contract between the Citizen's hotel committee and Lee B. James and A. D. Atkinson of the James D. Mortgage Company. The plan, underwritten by $365,000 raised by citizens, targets a minimum 150 rooms and a theater included in the development.
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Brownsville
Citizen's Hotel Committee of
Lee B. James
A. D.itkinson
James D. Mortgage
Jamies
Police Turn Over New Leaf Opening 1925 Blotter
Police at headquarters opened a new blotter at midnight Wednesday replacing an old roll that records 4218 arrests since 1:30 p m December 5 1924. The first entry was a drunken Mexican with unknown name and address and the latest is a young woman accused of taking $1000.
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Ynele
P Freight Claim Pension Will Meet
An expected attendance of about 150 employees is reported for a meeting related to freight claim pension matters.
Man Arrested In San Antonio Area For Rum Charge
An arrest was made north of San Antonio after officers found a still and liquor related property. The suspect faced charges tied to rum production and possession of property used in the manufacture. Police reported the incident followed by agents on the road.
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San Antonio
A. Still
Bob Aetine
Judge John Bivens Dies at Pearsall
Obituary notice states judge John Bivens died in Pearsall from respiratory illness. Survived by widow and son John Bivens Jr. of Pearsall. An additional line references a relative named A. Bivens and a separate warning about a death threat.
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John Bivens
Pearsall
Trath
Respi
Bivens Jr
Ads Bivens
Hot Lemonade Promoted For Cold Prevention
An old fashioned remedy advocates hot lemonade to ward off colds and speed recovery. The guide urges drinking the hottest possible lemonade, taking a warm bath, and resting in warm covers. It notes California lemons as best and advises two lemon juice in hot water with optional sugar.
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California
Rheumatic Pain Banishment Claim Ad Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement touts ALLENRHY as a guaranteed remedy for rheumatic pain and uric acid deposits. It claims deep healing within twenty four hours and lists James H. Allen of Forbes Street New York as the discoverer.
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Stark
Are Your Kidneys Weak and How to Help Them
An advertisement warns that kidney disease goes undetected and lists symptoms like back pain, fatigue, and swelling. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root kidney liver and bladder medicine, claiming it restores kidney function and improves overall health. The ad offers samples and directions to mail for information from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
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Euffer
Rour
Beecham
W. C. Staub
Pethichem
Kilmer
Binghamton, N.Y
de. Kilner & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Eye
Kilmer & Co
Caldwell farmer dies suddenly in Lockhart area
Ka Ri. Cheatham, a farmer north of Lockhart, died suddenly Monday morning after a stroke of apoplexy. Survived by his sister and C. W. Cheatham, with Rylander of Austin listed as a relative.
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Lockhart
Lex
Cheatham
Rylander
Austin
C. W. Cheatham
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