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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1935
Page
1
An international news photo caption describes a chilling scene in which a man’s accusations trigger a dramatic hanging confession. Mrs. Johnson, accused in a cold blooded murder, denies the statements as spectators listen.
An independent march through the Finchelgar factory Stoke area ended without major incident in Rye district as police under Chief Owen W. Kilday halted the protest during the sixth week of the strike. The marcher leader George Murphy claimed to be a representative of the unemployer court and was arrested. banners showed empathy for strikers while police kept workers contained and picketing continued peacefully.
In Tolsa Oklahoma April 22 Phil Kennamer son of Federal Judge Franklin Kennamer was taken from state prison to appear before a grand jury investigating the mysterious shooting of Sidney Borner and the role of John F Garrell in the case. Kennamer is serving a two year sentence in connection with the case.
BALLOON TEST HOP Success. Belleville April 22 Army balloonists conduct Easter afternoon ascent for air corps instruments. Capt Orv Anderson and Capt RB Williams report four hour flight with perfect balloon weather. They reached about 36060 feet, surpassing planned height by 400 feet. stratosphere record stands at 61237 feet. Balloon landed near Pariar Missouri after 65 mile trek up Mississippi river.
Hollywood mourns silent film star Richard Travers who died Saturday of pneumonia in San Pedro. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the National Military Home in Benetale. Travers, a well known actor of the silent era, had a notable screen career during film’s early days.
A spring storm swept the plains from Nebraska to New Mexico, reducing visibility to a block in Stockton and forcing winds across York, Grand Island, North Platte, and surrounding towns. Forecasters plus observers noted lingering dust and a chance of rain within 24 hours while crews reported disrupted travel and unsettled temps.
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