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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1932

Page

4

Jury Selection Sparks Racial Tension in Pearl Harbor Trial

In a Honolulu murder trial, a mixed jury impasses observers as whites challenge alternates amid a cross-section panel including John F. Stone and Olaf Sorenson. Tense courtroom exchanges and public protests mark the first day, with spectators urging media to reveal broader opinions on trials of white defendants by jurors of varied race.

Pearl Harbor Fortescue Massie United States Honolulu Kelley Darrow John F. Stone White Olaf Sorenson Ohau Land Company Chadford Waterhouse Princeton Chates H. Struhlen

Trial by swimming pool of race drama in Hawaii court

Names of jurors and defendants appear as a thread through a Honolulu court session. Judge Davis warns jurors against discussing the case after swearing in, while racial lines shape courtroom seating and public interest. Women leaders from Fortescue supporters attend, offering orderly presence as prosecutors and defense press threats of further revelations in the attack on Mrs Thalia Fortescue.

Punch Theodore Bush College Graduat Willy Beyer Charles Akana Edward Gueas Chicago U Alnois U Walter Napoleon George J. McIntyre Henry Schang Charles B. Davis Cas Urek Switcnses Davis Linrrow Darrow Kelley Ann Kruegel Honolulu Citizens Organization For Good Government Thalia Massie Thalia Fortescue

Darrow Defense Strategy Hint Leaves Page Unclear

The prosecution expects a plea of emotional insanity. Darrow, a veteran of many famous trials, will not discuss the matter or reveal his defense strategy. He declines to disclose his course or provide any inkling of what he will pursue.

Darrow

Loyal Legion Aid Pledges San Antonio supporters

Four hundred twenty five San Antonians pledged cooperation in a Loyal Legion campaign to review business in San Antonio. Pledge cards were collected at a mass meeting held Thursday in the Texas theater. Secrecy surrounds plans for the next major event, with a definite announcement expected soon.

San

Taxpayers Group to Hold Meeting in Houston

The Texas Taxpayers Association will hold a statewide meeting in Houston tomorrow to organize in counties not yet represented. Secretary George B. Latham will report 65 counties already organized with an estimated voting strength of 62,382 voters.

Houston Texas ‘Tax Payers’ Association George B. Latham

Author to Speak at Christ Church Travelogue on Far East

World traveler W. Lyle will give an illustrated travelogue about the Far East at Curlat Episcopal Church Helknap Russell Place. Event set for 7:44 p.m. Friday. Also notes that employment listings appear in Light Classified Employment sections.

Christ Church W. Lyle World Traveler Sutmon Curlat Episcopal Church Helknap God Ruesell Place

No More Piles! Internal circulation cure touted

A damaged readers column touts Vesl-Rold and Dr J Leanhardt products as a permanent cure for piles. It argues external treatments fail and internal medicine restores circulation, promising relief without surgery, amid sensational claims and dubious testimonials.

Jomer Howe Maives Sur Gositeries J. ¥. Teanhardt Leanhardits

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