Bryan Jury Discharged In Robbery Trial
After a 10 hour jury trial in the Thirty-seventh District court in Bryan, the jury acquitted Willaryan, a youth charged with robbery with firearms. The indictment says he held up John Ford on Christmas Eve and drove off with a car. Three witnesses testified plus his voluntary statement. He claimed threats from Alexander H. Davies influenced his actions. Davies, sentenced already for the murder of Victor Constrane, faces a new trial date not yet set but likely before July court adjourns.
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Heaneault
Dikchatee
Thurndas
Aryan
John Ford
Austo
Sheritnves Elond
Alexander H. Davies
Jomea
Veator Constrane
Brynn Cane
Arlfourns
Brothers given 14 years in murder case
Chicago a new trial request loomed as Leo V. Brothers was formally sentenced by Judge Joseph Sabath to 14 years in prison for the murder of Alfred Lingle. Defense argued the penalty was a travesty of justice and that jurors acted improperly. New witnesses were promised if a new trial is granted, while the state noted a witness had been warned by a union not to testify.
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Teo V. Brothers
Alfred Diogle
Chicago
Judo
Deohers
Leo V. Tirothers
Alfred Lingle
Tribune
Joseph Sabath
Jbry
Yiinais
Brothera
Union of Thins
Brother A Ater
Attornesead
Smalh
Saboth
Tyenther
Battle for Boy's Life Ends in Death
Harold Crompton, 17, of Silver Springs Maryland, died after a severe cold led to a life‑saving effort by Washington DC emergency crews. Fire rescue squads worked for hours in three hour shifts using an oxygen inhalator as more than 250 liters of oxygen were administered in an attempt to save him. Crompton was the son of Lieutenant Richard D. Crompton of No. 24 engine company.
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Washington, D. C
W. CL Racy
Rvaene Squad No
Harold Crompton
Silver Springs
Maryland
Crompton
H. H. Howlett
Phyicine
Nir
Kent
Jueut
Ttichard D. Crompton
No. 24 Engine Company
School Trustee Elected Despite Not Running in Sharta Union
In GHICO California in May Frank Th. Darker was elected school trustee of the Sharta Union district though he did not intend to run. His name appeared on the ballot and he secured a greater plurality than either of the two official candidates.
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Ghico
Calif
Sharta Union
Frank Th. Darker
British King Buys Eight Automobiles for Royal Use
The article reports King George purchasing eight automobiles from Hakgat, including five of a noted model. Cars will be delivered to Windsor Castle, fitted with automatic braking devices and royal color schemes. Each model comes in two horsepower ranges, designed for the king with one car allocated for the queen.
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Mary Anil
Roydl
Uly Five
Bire
We King
Witsar cAgtle Pion
Foster arrest linked to family blaze in Greeley home
Police report that Foster was arrested after a fire at the Foster residence in Greeley. Neighbors said the incident involved his wife Myrtla and three daughters who were sleeping as flames and gasoline fumes allegedly appeared. Investigators claim motive remains unclear as the case unfolds.
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Foster
Aio
Foster Home
Greeley
Cole
Myrtla Foster
Jie
Flower Tales for Veterans Carnation Drive in San Antonio
Volunteers in the sixth annual Carnation Day drive by the American War Mothers appeal for funds and carnations to aid ex-service men. Headquarters at the St Anthony hotel lobby, with May A Taoneig as drive chairman and Mrs Sarah Whipple as president. Over 100 have volunteered to sell carnations.
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Carnations Ce
Free Medical and Dental Clinic Aids 2600 S A Youths
The Junior League and Seventy doctors run a free clinic at First Presbyterian Church serving over 2000 children in six years. Miss Martha Lewis supervises the clinic with Miss Catherine Hurl as president. a charity show titled Stepping Out is planned May 19 at Municipal Auditorium to fund ongoing operations.
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First Presbyterian Church
Junion Jenpue
el Seventy
Tey Clinic
Chilis Dental’ Phair
Martha Lewis
Catherine Hurl
Hne
Toagues Clinical
Stark
Municipal Auditorium
John A. James
Alaska Offers Matrimony Aid in Territorial Legislature
Juneau report describes a proposed bill to allow marriage by declaration for couples living over 50 miles from a commissioner. The plan would enable couples to wed without formal ceremonies, requiring a signed statement and two witnesses to declare the marriage.
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Juneau
Alaska
Anya
Los Angeles Plans 40 000 Trees Planting Campaign
Los Angeles announces a plan to plant about 40,000 trees over the next four months, covering roughly 140 miles of avenues and boulevards. The effort aims to diversify street greenery with species including Mexican palms and other varieties.
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Los Angeles
Angeles
Man Wins Prize at Poor Man's Ball With His 15 Children
In Mbemphiuth Tennessee in May, Tom Dwyer attended the American Legion event for the Poor Man's Ball. He arrived with his fifteen children, claimed the most children brought to the gathering. Four children reportedly joined him, boosting his standings.
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Mbempiuth
Tenn
Nopring
Gpanzorethy
American Legion
Tom Dwyer
Three-Year-Old Treated for Burns After Fire Incident
The article reports that three year old Thelma Gonzales received burn treatment after approaching a fire caused by kerosene while upset, with the incident occurring near her home. She was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital for care.
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Thewla Gonzales
Robert B. Greenhosmith
Governor Vetoes Malt Tax Bill
Governor Viber MY vetoed a malt tax bill today, saying it is wrong in principle and rotten in practice. The act faces questions about feasibility and potential impact on industries and local revenues.
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