Fourteen Charged in Sherman Mob Lynching Case
In Austin May 30, prosecutors prepare for a large Shelby County style trial as fourteen Sherman suspects face trial in Travis County for mob violence linked to a courthouse burning and the lynching of a Black man. Two defendants, Jet Jones and J B McArstandite, face 200 witnesses each, while state witnesses total 60. The courthouse was attacked, fires started, and the Black man’s death attributed to heat and asphyxiation. National guardsmen arrived. the mob fought police. cremation of the victim was reported.
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Teras
District Court
Apwo
Jet—Jones
J.B. MeArstand
Ite
Travis
J_D. Moora
Crisi
Sherman
Grafeon County
A &S
Coe
Invernor
Dan Moody
Miro
Officere
Vadue
Gerardé
Veniremen
Ding
Negro
Olt
Ita
Duck
Jon
Violence Drives City Quiet as Military Opens Probe
Rioting followed a body turning in the negro section, with a large mob dispersed while unknowns burned shanties. Guards doubled, patrols strict, and authorities moved quickly to fix responsibility. A military court opened an inquiry, 25+ arrested, 14 men indicted for arson murder and riot. venue changes delayed trials across Sherman Dallas and Austin due to political influence and crowded dockets.
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Guardamen
Military Court of Inquiry
Grayson County
Sixty eight admitted to citizenship in federal court
In a Saturday ceremony Judge DuVal West admitted sixty eight applicants to American citizenship after approving their petitions in federal district court. Residents hailed from cities including San Antonio Kenedy Kerrville Carrizo Springs and others. The largest nationality represented was German with 27 applicants.
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Ottlie
August Steiner
Franz Feigerle
Kurt Burkes
Johano Weilbneker
Leura Heintyinkel
Gustav Strokemeyer
Johannes’ Schulze
Aboyxina Peterhein
Hedwig Peschke
Otto
Max Carl Thiele
Kenedy
Henry Jessen
Appa Donk
Alaria Heibenbrock
Hireszentia Groning
Maria Klein
Atina Bolle
Guadelspe
Stella McNeabb
Scateh
Adelina Eusonio
Bridget Rice
Anna Walsh
Katherine Ferry
Bridget Clark Cory
Norah O'Connor
Nora Tee
Annie Nolan
Josephine
Kathleen Garvey
Ite
Tuan C. Modriguez
Rudolfo Afoennes
Derigno Valdex Jr. Groz_ Tarzamo
Mayix Alvarez
Petry de Pere
Fast Train Quits Rails in Deliberate Wreck Attempt
A Chicago Denver Santa Fe passenger train derailed three miles west of Fowler Colorado at 2 30 am after officials claim a deliberate wrecking attempt. The fast train carried 258 passengers with no serious injuries reported amid the chaotic incident at dawn.
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Fowler
Colo
Sleeping Tablets Put Girl in a Coma
Fire Gilbert 22 of 804 South St Macy's street remained in a coma at city hospital Saturday after ingesting sleeping tablets. Thomas Washington 20 of 307 East Wildebmand avenue was treated for swallowing stomach contents. Vernon Allen 150 East Dewey place had a cut hand from a butcher knife. Kenneth Gordon 15 of 125 Weet Alagnolin avenue received treatment after a needle puncture injury.
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Phyalcians
Cty Hospital
Ginbert
South St Macy's Street
Thomas Washington
East Wildebmand Avenue
Wannl
Vernon Allen
East Dewey Place
Kenneth Gordon
Weet -Alagnolin Avenue
Hig Foor Trafael Rus Street
Wan
Legs Diamond Quits Hospital for Catskill Escort
Albany dispatch reports gangster Legs Diamond walked from Albany Hospital with heavy police guard en route to Catskill New York. Eight state troopers accompanied him, three in the transport car, ensuring his exit after recovering from wounds. Diamond offered no remarks to bystanders as the escort proceeded.
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Albany
Meg &C
Jack
Diamond
Catskill
New York
Aueng
Gonzales Plans National Cotton Week Observance
Gonzales May 30 plans are under way for a National Cotton Week observance. J. B. Saunders, manager of the Gonzales cotton mill, is chairman with merchants cooperating and women’s organizations enlisted. Everyone will wear cotton clothing during the week and all cotton products will be featured by merchants.
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Gonzales
Ealenalve
Sunmilkerom
Chamber of Commerce
J. B. Saunders
Poae Ager
Gonzales Cotton’ Mill
Merchante
Wiley ,Enlinted
Kim
Mierchants
Memorial Day Address by Pastor at St Pauls Lutheran
In New Braunfels on Memorial Day weekend Pastor H A Heineke of St Pauls Lutheran Church delivered the principal address at the exercises on the plaza. An appropriate program was arranged in coordination with American Legion officials.
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New Braunfels
H. A. Heineke
St. Paul'a Gutheran Church
American Legion
Indicted In Laum Case Shocks Amarilla Officials
Amarillo March 20 23 individuals were indicted in a six week federal grand jury probe of liquor operations. Among them are former sheriff candidate Aller John and Leo Sparks former county attorney and district attorney candidate. Brink Hayes is also charged. Several names withheld pending arrest, with numerous bribe allegations and liquor interests implicated.
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Mar
Politielank
Hiquor
Aller John
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