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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1925

Page

6

Sanity trial in Dorothy Ellingson case nears verdict

In San Francisco April reports say Dorothy Ellingson may testify herself as the Sanity trial progresses in superior court. The defense aims to show she is sane while prosecutors consider calling her to the stand. A dramatic outburst occurred in court as the girl challenged defense questioning, prompting a recess and a resumed session.

San. Francisco Dorothy Ellingson Sere Fox Nimors Cir Anna Eliigson Harmon Dbkillin Joseph Carton Sylvester J. MesAtee Conten Edward 3 Eitehel Sylvester McAtee Harold Vouderback McAfee Twitchell Thritebelt Twkelel Persa

Youth Prefers Old Girl's Kisses to Sheba's

In Chicago James Weaver a 24 year old elevator operator announced plans to marry Ida Sundane Campbell 50, a dishwasher and postess from Des Moines. They aim to wed at the Garfield park municipal conservatory if percussion can be obtained amid a tale of romance from Cupid’s inn.

Chicago James Weaver Ida Sundane Campbell Willow D'Shivasher Postess Municipal Conservatory Garfield Park Cupid's Inn Des Moines Conservatory Remco

Dorothy testifies on murder charge and sanity claim

Excerpts from a signed statement show Dorothy describing how her murder was halted and naming three attorneys. Catton asks if she prefers trial on the murder charge or insanity. she answers she would rather stand trial and says she is sane, though a moral deficient in Dr. Catton’s opinion.

Dorothy Asa Tor Catton Tial Yeas Cat

Preston to Seek CMTC Recruiting Mission

Colonel Z F Preston chief of staff Eighth Corps Area will leave Fort Sam Houston for Houston and Galveston to recruit for Citizens Military Training Camps He will confer with county chairmen aiding recruitment and return to San Antonio Sunday morning He then plans to visit state aides in Oklahoma Colorado New Mexico and Texas in connection with recruiting

Z. F. Preston Eighth Corps Fort Sam Houston Houston Galveston Preston San Antonio Oklahoma Colorado New Mexico Cmll

Keely Pilots Make Good Flying Time

Technical Sergeant George C. Mc Ginter of Brooks Field and Post Sergeant Major William H. C. Carer completed a nonstop flight from New Orleans to San Antonio in four hours and forty minutes. The compass course was flown accurately for the service plane.

George C. McGinter Brooks William H. C. Carer New Orleans San Antonh

Robber Too Smart to Pass Up Money on Pine Street

A thief entered W. E. Garvin’s home at 923 North Pine Street early Wednesday morning and stole a satchel containing $21 in cash and a $20 check. Garvin told detectives the robber seized it as a convenient jar to carry off.

W. E. Garvin North Pine Street Garvin

Naval Officer Beauregard Speaks at San Antonio Lions Club

Commander Toutrant Beauregard of the United States Navy, a former San Antonio boy and early editor of the Hui sache, spoke at the Wednesday meeting of the San Antonio Lions Club at the Gunter hotel. On furlough to visit his parents, he recounted naval experiences and his Brazilian postings while Wr. Higgins urged support for the International Exposition drive.

Toutrant Beauregard United States Navy San Antonio Lions Club Gunter Beauregard Main Avenue High School A. T. Beauregard Naval Academy

Optimist Club Hosts Novel Program of Entertainment

The Optimist Club presented a noon program featuring The Wirg the new nine piece dance orchestra at the St Anthony roof garden and the Harmon iava Orchestra from Bexar County School for Bars. The Keller Kiddies performed dancing and singing acts while Mary Stuart Edwards offered solos and Dick Phillips sang. Charles B Hanovan organized the event as entertainment chair.

Sty Wirg St. Anthony Roof Garden

Car Battery Spark Sets Man Ablaze in Paris

A man identified as Roy Bundy was severely burned when a wire brush he used to clean a car battery touched a live wire from the battery to the spark plug. His incendiary oil-soaked clothing caught fire and he sustained critical injuries.

Paris Roy Bundy

Commons mocked by foreign foods in official menu

London April 8 The House of Commons, absorbed in protecting home industry, discovered that parliamentary necessities come from foreign countries. A debate erupted overmatches labeled Made in Czechoslovakia and foreign meat butter and sugar served during sessions, highlighted by a member pointing to lights marked Made in Germany.

London House of Commons M. P Lok Czechoslovakia Floor of Commons

United Charities to Seek 25000 in Early 1926 Appeal

An appeal for 25000 to support United Charities until early 1926 will begin next week with letters sent to all subscribers who gave 5 or more last drive. Last year’s donors will be asked to re subscribe, avoiding a team drive if possible. J E Jarratt, president, says books of Associated Charities are being audited and reports will be mailed to subscribers once complete. He cautions funds will run dry by May 1 unless a Chest drive starts in 1926.

United Charities Tov J.E. Jarratt Associated ‘Charities Jarratt Sarg

Paper scrap bilks man of 1700 in Chicago

Michael Popo vic met two men who promised to sell him South Chicagoland for 10 000 but took his 1700. He received a typewritten paper and reported the incident to the South Chicago police.

Chicago Michael Popovic Chicagoland Michael

Crown Block Fall Kills Workman

Paul Clark, 26, a worker employed near Electricas, died when the crown block of a rig fell on his head on Wednesday. He had joined the crew recently and is survived by a widow. The body will be shipped to his home in Childress for interment.

Wighita Paul-Clark Sn- Oil Eure Ig

Real Estate Man Victim of Flanery Fire in Chicago

A Chicago real estate man perished in a fire that damaged an apartment building estimated at $100,000. The victim reportedly fled with his family to safety but reentered the blaze and was trapped inside.

Flanes Chicago White Amily

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