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Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30

ford University, was elected presi-
dent of the Second District Of
Rotary by unanimous vote. He
is a great and lovable character
and a fine speaker.
Fred McClung, retiring presi.
dent, presided over the sessions
of the convention with unusual
ability. Quiet, modest and un-
assuming, he has done a great
work in Rotary and leaves his
office one of the best loved Ro-
tatians in the district.
The Mill Valley, Cal. club had
plans to attend the convention
100 per cent strong. At 500
"Wednesday evening. the day be-
fore the convention opened, Clyde
Strauss, one of the members fell
and broke his arm. 1t was
thought that the plans of the club
for a 100 per cent attendance
would be shattered. But, to the
surprise of all, Clyde. with his
arm in splints and his wife and
baby boy, was on hand when the
convention opened and Mill Val
ley achieved it's 100 per cent
hope.
Ed Clark, one OF those who
were quartered on the river
steamer T. C. Walker, tied to
the banks of the Like just across
the street from the auditorium,
complained of sea sickness. Both
the Walker and the ]. D. Peters,
a sister ship, were ablaze with
colored lights swinging in the
night air and perhaps Ed was
seasick.
o. K. Adcock and Bill Pike,
went to and from the convention
by automobile. President Frosty
and Mrs. Mildren drove as far
as Los Angeles where they were
joined by Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nc
Nance, Ed Clark and C. p.
Squires, all going to Stockton to-
getheE on the Rotary Sepcial. The
Mildrens returned by train d.
rectly to Los Angeles, thence
home by auto. arriving here Tues
day evening. The McNamees
continued their trip to San Fran
cisco before returning. c. p.
Squires spent a day in Sacra-
mento and a day in San Fran
cisco, reaching home Thursday
morning. Ed Clark came by
train. arriving Wednesday even
ing after spending three days In
Los Angeles.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30
BEYERS RECOVERING
FROM KNIFE WOUNDS

George Beyers, who was so ter
rTbly mutilated and slashed by a
knife in the hands OF an enraged
Filipino at Windmill service sta
tion 20 miles from Las Vegas
April IL, is recovering.
He was brought to the Las
Vegas Hosfital about two O'Clock
on the morning of the 18th in
what was considered a hopeless
condition. After seferal hours of
work dressing the terrible
wounds, DIR. Mildren gave it as
his opinion that the injured man
had one chance in a thousand to
recover. And the one chance
won.
Beyers is able now to sit UP in
bed for short occasional periods
and If he continues to improve
will before long be able to leave
the hospital.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30
MOORE AND LANCER
TO START BUILDING
Plans for Four Story Class
A Structure at Second and
Fremont Being Completed.

Mr.. R. L. LANCER, who was here
last week, is expected in Vegas
again within the next few days
to complete arrangements for the
construction OF the new building
at Second and Fremont streets
which is contemplated by Moore
& LANCER.
1t is understood that plans are
nearing completion for the struc-
ture, which will be four stories
in height and 100 feet frontage
on Fremont street by 130 feet on
Second. 1t win be a class A
building, modern in all respects
and complete in every detail. It
is announced that construction
viii be begun at the earliest pos
sible moment.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30
VEGAS RESPONDS TO
CALL OF STRICKEN
10000 Homeless Cry For
Help $780, 900, 900 Prop
ertY Loss in Mississippi
Flood Disaster.

Thousands of victims of the
unprecedented floods of the lower
Mississippi Valley are suffering
the pangs of hunger and ex-
posure, their farms inundated and
their homes swept away.
Perhaps 10000 people are
homeless and helpless. Thousands
more Will be added to the list
when the crest of the flood
reaches the lowlands of Mississip-
pi and Louisiana. Property dam
age is estimated at 800, ,000, 900.
In the hope of saving the great
city of New Orleans from com.
plete inundation, q two thousand
foot section of the leVee a short
distance below the city was
rynamited yesterday, driving
about $500 more people from
their homes and destroying their
property.
President Coolidge has issued
an appeal to the nation for relief
for the sufferers and has sent
Secretary Hoover into the flood
area to cooperate in the WORK
with every available resource Of
the government.
Funds for feeding and caring
for the homeless refugees are
sorely needed by the American
National Red Cross. which Is In
charge Of that work. Las Vegas
has been asked to do its share
The work of raising funds in
this city has been sponsored by
the Chamber of Commerce, XII
wants Club and Rotary Club,
working through committee
composed of DR.. A. L. Conger for
the Chamber of Commerce, A. H.
Harrington for Kiwanis and Sam
Lawson for Rotary.
The people Of Las Vegas are
urged to respond to this cali for
the homeless and suffering
promptly and generously. We
have always done our full share
cheerfully. Let us not be slow
in answering the call in this, one
,of the nations greatest disasters.
Please leave subscriptions at
either of the banks or the drug
stores.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30
RATE REDUCTIONS
INTEREST ROTARY
U. p. Announces Substantial
Reduction in Local Freight
Rates.-Boys' Week Plans.

At the meeting of Las Vegas
Rotary Club Thursday noon, the
announcement was made by Walt
cr Bracken, representing the I'm
ion Pacific, that the company has
adopted a new schedule of local
freight rates which will prove OF
great advantage to the people of
Las Vegas.
The reductions, which will go
into effect as soon as the sched-
ule is publised, probably in May,
are as follows:
Los Angeles to Las Vegas
Class L; from 2161s to $50.
Class 2, from 1841a to 12S. Glass
3, from 1921 to 104. Glass 4,
from 1876 to 80. Glass 5, from
112 to rs.
Carload lots-A, 112 to 76; B,
S71s to 72; c, 79 to 54; d, 5612
to 80; e, As to 81.
Salt Lake City to Las Vegas
Glass 1, 216k to 179; 2, 18415
to 1872; 3, 1921 to 1875; 4, 1S5 to
107; 5. 112 to 80.
Carload lots-A, 112 to 90; B,
SIN to 70; c, 3 to 54; D, 56!7
to 40; E, 471a to &c.
DR.. Park brought up the n after
of raising a relief fund for the
Mississippi Valley flood sufferers.
1t was decided to join with a com
mittee DR.. A. l.. Conger, repres-
enting the Chamber of Commerce,
A. H. Harrington, the Kiwanis
Club, and Sam Lawson, Rotary
Club in this matter.
Bill Beckley will be program
chairman of the day next week
In cooperation with Bill Ferron.
chairman Of the Boys Work COM
mittee, he Will put on a program
as part OF the Boys Week ac-
tivities. Each Rotarian win have
boy as his guest at luncheon
next Thursday noon.
Brief reports on the Stockton
Rotary convention were made by
Bill Pike, o. K. Adcocy and C. P.
Squires. Leo McNamee and Ed
Clark will complete the report
next week.
C. C. RonnOw, Cy Wengert aud
Johnny Waters has charge Of
the days program with the sub
ject Business Methods
Rev. FIR. Reardon, who was a
guest, favored the club with sew
eral lively musical selections.
Guests of the club we're P. M.
Shelby, Rev. FIR. Reardon, A. L..
Woodhouse of Cedar City Rotary
and Kumen D. Williams, cashier
of the Dixie Stock Growers
Bank OF st. George, Utah.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30
WALLACE TO FIGHT
TONIGHT At STADIUM
Most Stirring Events Yet
Seen in Vegas Promised
Tonight. - Local Bantams
Are Macthed in Exhibition

Tonight's American Legion fight
program at the Legion Stadium,
promises a series of the mos
stirring contests ever seen in this
city. The appearance OF Micke!
Wallace, the Las Vegas favorite
against the hard fighting Rege
lada OF San Bernardino, is OF
course the headliner, but 1t is
certain that the minor events vii
furnish a rare series OF entertain
ment.
Ray Regelada comes to NEE
"Our Mickey" with the increase
prestige of having this week pr
the K.O. on Patsy Brannigan /
the first round of a bout stage
at San Bernardino. Patsy is rat
ed as a hard nut. but Vegas fan
are confident that Mickey is hard
er and will be able to win hi
1O-round go with Ray.
1t is of interest to fans t
know that Mickey is advancing il
the pugilistic world, having jus
signed up to meet Bert Colima
the outstanding contender 70
the middelweight championship
at Tucson, Ariz., on May Is.
The contest between Youn,
Sale and Roxie Dutch Easter
rousing intense interest. Sail,
has defeated such well know
boys as Geo. Rivers and Chick
Herman as we'll as other to-
notchers.
Spot Potthoff will meet Rosi
Mcpherson, both fighting at Is
pounds. Both have been trainini
diligently and there is "a pJssbilit.
that the bout may steal the show
Both are known as slam, bang
tearing fighters.
Kid Tartar, an old time La
Vegas favorite. will meet Youn
Bonnuzzi in a contest whici
promises good sport.
The big show will be openeC
with one good preliminary.
A special attraction whicl
promises good entertainment ha
been arranged. Henry st. AmanI
has been training a class o
youngsters and two of his mos
pupils viii put on ar
bout.
Mike MCNamee vs.. Emmett
Harmon, two prominent and wei
known citizens will meet. They
will be seconded by Harley Har
mon and Leo McNamee and how
ever the decision is made by tht
Judges, we can expect trouble be
tween the seconds.
Don't miss the fun-tonight a,
500.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30
CANDIDATES READY
FOR CITY ELECTION
Mayor and Four City Com
missioners Will Be Elected
BY Voters Next Tuesday.

Tuesday, May 8, the voters of
Las Vegas will select a mayor and
city commissioners to rule over
The destiny of the city for the
1ext four years, period which
viii be without doubt the most
important in the history of the
;ity.
In the period of tremendous de-
'elopment which confrOnts us Las
Vegas will need men of sober and
Conservative judgment and higa
usineSs ability and experience at
he head of the city government.
The ballots will present the
ollowing names:
For Mayor:
Chas. J. Hammond
]. F. Hesse.
CommiSsioner-Fir Class:
James H. Down.
o. J. Smith.
Commissioner-Sec Class:
w. B. Mundy.
missioner-Third Class:
w. C. German.
Commissioner-Fourth Class:
George S. Day.
George w. Hamilton.
Roy Naegle.
Where To Cast Your Ballot
Precinct No. l. Voters living
etween Ogden and Carson
reefs. and Main and Fifth streets
Ill vote in the Fire House.
Precinct No. 2. oVters living
etween Carson and Clark streets
Id Main and Fifth streets will
ote in the Public Library.
Precinct No. 8. Voters living
tween Main and Fifth streets
ld south OF Clark street will vote
l the concrete garage near the
lark Forwarding Co. store.
Precinct No. 4. Voters living
lst of Fifth street will vote in
e Latter Day Saints Church
Precinct No. 5. This precinct
lcludes north of Ogden and west
Fifth street and Westside. The
olling place for this precinct
III be on the fair grounds.
Precinct No. 1. Clerks-Jose-
'hine Hinge, Delephine Squires.
Inspectors - Clara Wadsworth,
Iinnie Woodard, Alice NJ. Day.
Precicnt No. 2. Clerks-Emma
". Schuyler, Minerva Hanford.
nspectors-Opal Mocok, Luella
lansell.
Precinct No. 8. Minnie
avison. Agnes Mott. Inspectors
Lucille Earl, Anna L. Pieffer,
arah w. Root.
Precinct No. 4. Clerks-Julia
,. Mundy Elizabeth Pembroke.
spectors-Emily R. Ball, Josie
thompson, Ruby White
Precinct No. 5. Clerks-Walter
.eeder, Sr., Florence S. Boyer.
Inspectors Anna Knickerbocker,
va w. King, Zetta Weeks.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Thomas C. Walsh, so, and Doris
May Willets, 30. of this city. Is
sued on the 26th.
Authbert L. Naylor. A, and
Maude Hummer, IS, both Of Los
Angeles. License issued on the
29th of April.
Ransom D. Raney, 26, OF Mt.
Rest. South Carolina, and Edna
Coleman, 25, OF Las Vegas. LII
cense issued Friday evening.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30
SEEKING NEW OUTLET
FOR SANDY VALLEY

County Commissioners Stewart,
Rice and eastman. accompan Cd
by District Highway nEgineer 9.
c. Boyer and County Road Fore
men King and Jim Murphy #
Needles, Cal, yesterday visited
the Mesquite or Sandy Valley
west of Goodsprings. The object
az the visit was to seek 2 new
outlet for the Valley which would
avoid the heavy grades over Col
umbia Summit. 1t is Thought
probable that a road may be %
Gated through State Line Pass
which will give the desired ve-
lief.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30
DIVORCE SUITS FILED

Nora 0. Hurd from Adelbert G..
Hurd. Suit was filed on the 2t8h
ON the grounds of exertme cruelty
Richard Busteed represents the
plaintiff.
Ona S. Lewis from Clyde S.
Lewis on the grounds of extreme
cruelty. Suit was filed Thursday
and decree granted Friday. c. D.
Breeze was the attorney for the
plaintiff.
George ]. Meth from Clara B.
Meth ON the grounds of extreme
cruelty. Suit was filed Friday.
H. A. Harmon represents the
plaintiff.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30
DOWN SUBMITS HIS
PLATFORM PLANKS
Candidate for City Commits
sioner Publishes State
ment of Principles Upon
Which He Seeks Election.

James H. Down, candidate for
City Commissioner, first Glass. on
page six of this issue OF the Age,
publishes his platform. The same
should be read and considered by
every voter.
Mr.. Down is active in the gen.
eral business affairs of the city
and il elected Commissioner can
be depended upon to give the
very best of his time and ability
to the service of the city govern
ment.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30
LOCAL RESIDENTS
WILL VISIT ITALY

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Graglia will
leave Las Vegas on May 22nd, for
New York City, where they will
embark on the S. S. Conte Bian-
camane for Genoa. Italy. on the
2Sth.
The Craglias expect to spend
about six months in Europe.
visiting Italy and France. This
is the first trip to Italy In seven
teen years and they expect to
find 8 marked change in the old
country.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30
HOTEL NEVADA BEGINS
ADDITION TO BUILDING

Work has begun on an addi-'
tiOn to ths oHtel Nevada build
ing. covering the 40foot frontage
between the hotel and the alley
on Fremont street.
The addition will provide room,
fer three small stores, one OF
which vii be occupied by the
lunch room, long located on the
cite.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30
NORRIS SEPEAKS AT
METHODIST CHURCH

Master Mechanic j. E. Norris
will speak at the Methodist
Church Sunday night. May 1. The
public should not miss hearing
this christian mechanic.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30
BOYS WEEK WILL
Be AN ACTIVE ONE
Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs
To Cooperate in Several
Events for Entertainment
of Young Fellows.

The people of Las Vegas, under
the leadership of the Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs, will observe Boys
Week, April 30 to May Z, with a
series of pleasant events, in the
effort to show appreciation for
the fine young manhood whcih
will soon step into the places to
be vacated by US older ones.
The boys of the nation are our
greatest asset. To them we must
hand over in due time the things
we hold dear, the political, busi-
ness, moral and spiritual welfare
of the nation. 1t is we'll, then,
that we stop once in a while and
pay due respect to those whom
we are moulding into the future
manhood of the country.
Sunday afternoon at 400, on
the court house lawn, boys and
girls with their elders are asked
to meet in the first event OF the
week K D. Knudson will Off
ciate as master of ceremonies
Short and appropriate talks will
Ibe made by Rev. Boyd Parker, of
Christ Church, Rev. Stone of the
Methodist Church, Rev. Sloan of
the Baptist Church, and Rev. FIR.
Riordan of the Churcn Of St.
Joan of Arc.
Tusday afternoon at 800, there
will be a parade of the school
boys and girls from the school
house to Main and Fremont
streets. The boys band will head
the parade.
Wednesday afternoon the boys
of the 5th, 9Th, 7th and 8th grades
will be shown the wonders OF the
railroad shops through the cour-
tesy Of the Union Pacific Officials.
Thursday noon. each member
of the Rotary Club viii have a
boy as his guest at the Rotary
luncheon at the U. P. dining
room. The club is sorry that
there is not room enough avail
able to accommodate all the boys
in town. In addition to the boys
Prof. K. o. Knudson, Marion
Earl, Miss Maude Frazier and
Prof Whiteneck will be present
and speak on boys and their
problems.
Prof. L. A. Montague will
Thursday afternoon, be the host
to a party Of boys at Lorenzi
Lake.
Friday the balance of the boys
will be shown through the shops.
The activities of the week will
be brought to a lively close on
Saturday afternoon, when the ball
team Of the Arden schools will
meet team from the Las Vegas
schools on the fair ground dia-
mond. The game promises to be
scrappy and fun of interest.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30
METHODIST CHURCH

W. ~ IoIUAUI 4IIuIolC4
Sunday School, 9:45 am. Morn
ing Worship, 11:O0 am. Junior
League, $500 pm. Epworth Lea
que, $3.50 pm. Gospel Service,
1880 pm. Prayer Meeting, We'd
nesday, 1880 pm. Gospel Service
at Zion Rest Mission, Thursday.
1880 pm.
Morning topic, Love as Cos
pei"
]. e. Norris speaks in the even
ing.
Welcome to all.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30
JUNIORS PICNIC AT
w AR M SPRINGS

The Junior class Of the Las
Vegas High School are spending
the day at Warm Springs, near
Moapa. They are enjoying a pic
mic dunch and a swim.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30
BORN

PAUFF: On April 21st, to Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Pauff at their
home in Los Angeles, California,
a daughter. The little one will
be known as Harriet Lucille. The
many friends of the Pauff family
IN Las Vegas extend congratula-
tions.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30

DIR. Hal L. Hewetson returned
Thursday morning after attending
the convention of the American
Medical Association at Los An
geles,
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30

Bishop Arthur Moulton of Salt
Lake will be at Christ Episcopal
Church Wednesday evening.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-04-30

VIM. Keith Scott of Los An
geies, was the guest OF C. Russell
Squires on Thursday and Friday.
Mr.. Scott left Friday afternoon
for Tonopah and Reno.
The Washington times., 1927-06-24

NOTICE IS HEREWITH SERVED on all transnacific
filters by Miss Ladde Kyle look out for stowaways
She hid away Capt. George H. Wilkins plane shortly
before it started flight from Point Barrow Alaska
over territory the North Pole When Captain Will
kns failed to take off with the load an investigation was
made. In the rear compartment he found Miss Kyle
The Washington times., 1927-06-24
D AUTREMONTS
GIVEN LIFE

JACKSONVILLE, Ore, June "a.
The dynamiting of the Southern
Pacific Gold Special" train No. 10,
in which four men lost their lives
four years ago, is solved.
Last night Ray, Roy, and Hugh
D'Autermont were sent to Salem
penitientary to remain there for the
rest of their lives.
Sudden and dramatic confessions
OF the three brothers brought the
case to a close.
The three brothers confessed hold
Ing up and dynamiting Southern
Pacific train, No. ID, bearing a large
shipment of gold, as it entered the
Siskiyou Tunnel. IL miles south of
Ashland, at 12:45 p. m, October IL,
1923.
The train had just left the little
town OF SiSkiyou and was slowing
down at the approach of the tunnel
when the bandits halted it. Imme-
diately after shots were heard.
Passengers and trainmen rushed
to the front of the train and dis
covered Sidney L. Bates, the en-
gineer, and Marvin Seng, the fire
AlAe~AtS uCdos SIAclICS W. INC
brakeman, was later discovered sit.
ting near a ditch suffering from
bullet wounds in his stomach. The
body Of e. E. Daugherty. mail clerk,
was found in the wrecked mail
car.
The car carrying the gold was so
badly wrecked by the dynamite ex-
plosion that the bandits were un-
able to get to the valuables, and
they fled to the hills.
Hugh DAutremont was arrested
several months ago in Manila while
serving in the Army.
Roy and Ray, the twins, were
taken into custody at Steubenville,
Ohio, two weeks ago.
The Washington times., 1927-06-24
CONVICT STRIKE
ON THIRD DAY
BY international News Service


LANSING. Kan, June 24-The
convict mutiny in Kansas State
Prison mine entered upon its third
day today.
Ten demands made by the 32S
prisoners 500 feet beneath the sur
face were answered last night by
the prison board of administration
and virtually no concessions were
made.
Hunger Is believed to be the
agency that will finally force the
prisoners to come forward, releas-
ing with them IA guards held in
the mine electric shop. The strike
began at II o'clock Tuesday morn.
ing as a demonstration when the
men were denied cigarets.
Among the demands submitted
over the prison telephone were:
That prisoners up for parole be
given fullest consideration. To
this the board answered they could
only be guided by statute at regu.
lar parole board meetings.
A demand that second and third
term men be eligible to parole.
This also is governed by statute.
That the warden shall not sit
as a member of the parole board.
Answer: The warden never sits as
member.
Other demands related to paroles
and terms of surrender from other
States to which the board answered
it would consider individual cases.
The demand for cigarets was
denied because of danger Of mar.
cotic smuggling.
The Washington times., 1927-06-24
Mitten Cancels Offer
To Buy Bank Interest

CLEVELAND, June 24.-Accord-
ing TO word received today from
Philadelphia, Thomas n. Mitten,
traction magnate and banker. has
withdrawn his offer presented here
over a week ago to purchase q con-
trolling interest in the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers banks,
Mitten's action, it was said, fol.
lowed stiff opposition of the commit
tee of brotherhood officials appointed
by delegates of the brotherhood con-
vention. now in session here, to in.
vestigate the proposal.
The rank and file Of the organize.
ton were not favorable to turning
control of their banks over to out
side interests, 1t was stated, although
certain officials of the brotherhood
were believed TO favor the affiliation.
The Washington times., 1927-06-24
DOT WILL FACE
LEGM FIRE

- 1Aoo1no4g11I NeWa Service
Los ANGELES. June ga say.
age cross-szAmination awaited Doro-
thy Maclsaye, emotional actress, az
her trial on charges Of attempting
to hush UP circumstances Of the
death Of her husband was taken up
today after q one-day adjournment,
Miss Mackaye's husband. Ray
Raymond, musical comedy player,
died following a fist fight with Paul
Kelly. with whom the actress was
said to be intimate.
Testifying on her own behalf,
Miss MackayO told Of her recon-
citation with Raymond Just be-
fore his death.
She denied attempting to 'tcover
up" the fact that he had received
terrific beating from young Kelly.
Presentation Of evidence Is ex.
pected TO be ended today.
Closing arguments viii begin on
Monday.
The Washington times., 1927-06-24

V. Baker. Of Baltimore, was ar
rested today by Prohibition Agent
B. M. Quinn at the south end of
the Highway Bridge. In Bakers
automobile was found SO quarts
Of rum and Scotch liquor. Among
his papers were found a list of his
customers here. He was held for
further hearing by United States
Commissioner Philips under 81 900
bond.
The Washington times., 1927-06-24

calmly seated himself in. the death
chair.
Dixon's mother was the last one
to touch him. She clutched his
hand just a minute before the
shock passed through his body.
You realize what is going TO
happen, Lonnie. are you guilty.
asked Warden Tod Hunter.
IT am guilty" replied the MUIR
derer with bowed head.
The Washington times., 1927-06-24

The Polish government has grant
ed concessions for the building and
operation of more than 200 kilo.
meters Of railways.
The Washington times., 1927-06-24

When the shock of electricity
was sent through his body by the
State executioner, the State of
Arkansas took a life for which it
had spent hundreds of dollars to
protect from violent mobs on three
occasions, to assure a fair and i'm
partial trial.
Eating a heavy supper Of water.
melon, Dixon slept soundly last
night. He awoke early and walked
unassisted down the tunnel of
tears at the State prison and