McKenzie Faces Execution Bid in Murder Case
A long legal battle ends as the court overrules a rehearing on John M. McKenzie’s murder conviction for killing Chief of Detectives Sam Street. Execution date pending mandate and governor's clemency options remain. The 1927 case centers on the September 10 incident and rapid arrest.
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New Year Forecasts Amid Turbulent Times and Aviation Boom
Fragmented text recounts New Year resolutions and broad observations on global storms, political events, stock markets, and aviation industry leaders. Mentions Belgium storms killing hundreds, Western leaders greeting a new U.S. president, and General Motors executives discussing airplane development with Kettering and Whitney Aircraft figures.
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Prot and Whitney Aircraft Corporation
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John M. Mic Kensie and Wednesday morning learn that a rehearing was denied by the Court of Criminal Appeals at Austin. McKenzie contemplates life, faith, and future after the death sentence for the jail death of Detectives Jin Street, while pondering higher powers and personal redemption.
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John M
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Mic Kensie
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Court of Criminal Appeals
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Jinn Street
Tower
British Bet On King George Death Insurance Revised
London news says markets closed with speculative bets on King George death, 25 to 100 against. A committee decided not to accept any such insurance while court mourning continues, investors warned of risk before policies are issued.
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Thanksgiving Day Weather Outlook Across Texas
Forecasts predict cloudy and wet conditions from Thanksgiving morning across most of Texas. San Antonio may dawn damp but warmer, with rain expected in East and West Texas. North Texas and the Panhandle likely see colder air by Friday, with wet and wintry mix in some areas.
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Denver Nurse Kills Wounded Officer Then Shoots Self
Denver police report a nurse, Miss Farris Ring, shot Patrolman Wares Oble as he lay wounded in the General hospital bed shortly after 5 this morning, and then turned the revolver on herself, wounding but not killing herself. The officer died of his wounds, and Ring’s self-inflicted injury is not believed to be fatal.
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Peters Appointed Chief Deputy Sheriff in Lexar County
Newton announced on Wednesday that Charles Peters will become chief deputy sheriff of Lexar County on January 1. Peters has long been connected to the office and will be among several appointees in the sheriff’s department.
Train collision injures many in Yugoslavia
Belgrade dispatch reports two trains collided near Slavonia on November 28. An express from Pagres and a second train from Tel grada suffered numerous injuries though fatalities were not listed.
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Telgrada
Slavonia
Green Re-elected AFL President in New Orleans
New Orleans on November 28 reports William Greek reelected to lead the American Federation of Labor. The ceremony confirmed his return as president, signaling continuity for the labor federation amid ongoing industry debates.
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Wreck injures crew as train crashes near Hutto
A southbound passenger train collided with a freight engine near Hutto ten miles west of San Antonio injuring ten crew members including engineer J. G Switch and fireman M. B. Walter. all injuries reported as minor. Meanwhile, political tension in Bexar County featured Congressman Terre M. Wurzhaeh's defeat claim, a large mixed-party rally, and calls for a federal investigation into local irregularities.
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Weather Forecast Sketch for Citied Local Area
Forecaster notes a warm weekend with rain odds. Northwest portions may stay cooler with brisk nights. Southeast will trend warmer into Sunday with a risk of showers. Near shore areas expect light rain and moderate winds. Temperatures drop to near or just above freezing by night, with colder conditions inland.
Girl Fined Ten Dollars for Throwing Coffee
In Hot Springs on November 26 Miss Mildredd Deberg of Chicago was fined $10 for throwing a cup of coffee at a waiter after being told the restaurant was no place to loaf. Miss Hoberg also charged for disturbing the peace.
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Federal probe adjourns amid election irregularity charges
A federal committee led by F R Tehlbach adjourned hearings in the Tehoco county race with exoneration of Garner in the Fifteenth district. The panel planned to visit San Antonio and the valley before Brownsville, while denying graft and payroll claims and stressing ballot box honesty.
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Election inquiry surrounds San Antonio race irregularities
The Ninety fourth district court grand jury nears closure as witnesses including County Clerk Jack Burke and Commissioner Albert Travalter testify on the Bexar county canvass. Congressman Wurzbach’s team expects a federal inquiry to join after Thanksgiving as investigators prepare to visit nearby counties.
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