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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1929
Page
32
A grim account from Texas describes Leahy awaiting execution by electric chair as guards and officials monitor a lengthy commutation wait. The warden, governor, and crowd endure a tense, hour long delay with speculation of clemency, while the condemned awaits his fate in stark room glare and silence.
The report recounts the execution of Harry Leahy on the Texas death row. Guards, officials, and witnesses describe the ritual, the electric chair, and Leahy's final moments, including his defiant posture and last requests. Evidence of prior investigations and other related cases are noted, with context on the broader death penalty proceedings in the state.
The family approves a burial for Harry J Leahy in Georgetown with initial plans to bury him at Grangetown. Early morning details were unsettled as his relatives and Williamson County ties surface. Cooner, president of First National Bank, and a First Presbyterian elder, showed concern for Leahys spiritual welfare and church literacy.
Austin dispatch reports Howard to confront the electric chair after Governor Monde Ahold delays a decision. The case centers Nixon of El Paso, linked to a murder. Hobson body found in shadow graves. Gallows set for 40 am with Cleiveh and San Chien tin in San Quentin context.
A San Antonio woman’s life story, spanning decades, is chronicled from childhood through her family history. Born near Vera Cruz, she recounts her father’s death, Canary Island roots, and a colorful San Antonio past. She died aged 69 in Vera Cruz. funeral at Agnes Church with burial at San Perabid cemetery.
Ralligy North Carolina Aug. 2 The state’s other executioner J D Thomas age 45 has sentenced 15 men to death. He resigns and declares he is done with the business. He says he will not execute any more men and reflects on his time.
In Huntsville Texas on August 2 a man identified as Hacey J. Leahy was executed by electric chair for the murder of Dr. J A Raney of Mathis. Witnesses reported he appeared erect and composed as the chair activated before he spoke to no one. Prison officials prepared him, Knighten assisted, and Leahy declined further comment to witnesses.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Beserly Nills Calin and a congress run, alleging reputational concerns and amateur mistakes. Mentions Georgia and a secretary of the treasury role, with unclear intent and multiple garbled phrases. No clear dates or established events emerge.
A disjointed OCR tale describes copper mining wealth, with figures on ore yields and value. It mentions the copper company, electricity, and a future spark of industry. The piece references St. Paul, Great Britain, and a claim of large profits from copper and arsenic production across various places.
Court heard details from Murray and others about the incident. A high school boy and a companion reported finding Miss Lin's body in the weeds as coroner Murphy described wounds and the victim's clothing, while witnesses provided testimony on the scene and post mortem findings.
In a dramatic local update, eight year old Tharizh, injured in a recent incident, remains in critical condition as family and community rally. Doctors report steady, guarded progress amid ongoing treatment and hopeful signs.
A fragmentary report describes a cross country trip involving Air Students and multiple individuals. Names and details are garbled, but mentions a senior instructor, a flight of students, and assignments to Fort Clark and other locations with unclear dates and roles.
Domingo Martinez, a boy from 714 South Pecos Street, was hospitalized in serious condition after being struck by a motor vehicle Friday morning at South Main Street. A patrol ambulance found he had no fractured skull. A driver identified as C. J. Bieivehnan, of 1080 South Olive Street, was involved and later notified, with another cyclist injured when hit by a wagon on South Leon Street near Tenay Vista.
In Corporation court 1103 South Meenilin Street resident T. Mintlies of 44 T100 Sowth Meryaite Street was acquitted on a charge of using abusive language. The complainant alleged threats to knock teeth out were directed at an Armstrong woman, but Mintlies testified he was not addressing her. Judge Dave Watson presided.
Ninety five insurance men touring Mexico will reach Bon Antonio on a Missouri Pacific special train at 1 30 p m Saturday. They will proceed from San Antonio to New Orleans via the Southern Pacific route after visiting their homes in frontres.
A Water Department worker was seriously injured when an agile vehicle struck him in the DY block of West Commerce Street. He was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital for treatment.
Officials from Mexico and the United States discuss plans to promote travel between nations at a Monterrey gathering. The tourism commission seeks joint cooperation with business groups in Monterrey San Antonio Laredo and other cities to boost passenger travel and investment. Aimed at expanding cross border tourism, the effort anticipates possible bonds and legal steps to ease travel while stressing safety and promotional activities for American tourists.
An advertisement extols Tanlac as a remedy for indigestion constipation gas pain and headaches. It claims improved appetite digestion strength and weight gain with no harmful drugs and at under 9 cents a dose backed by druggists over ten years of use.
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