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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1931

Page

7

Thompson and Goodwin Cleared for Clemency Delay

Clyde Thompson and Clyde Goodwin faced clemency decisions as Governor Rowe Rowx Mierling considered commuting Thompson's death sentence and delaying executions. Thompson and Shook were implicated in a market killings case with Goodwin convicted of killing Lloyd Fiuiott.

Rubin Clyde Hompson Duse Goulwin Rowx Mierling Thompson Ladas Goodwin Odie Grodwin Lloyd Fiuiott Howie County Thoman” Davie

Woman's Illness Delays Spite Fence Case in San Antonio

The Spite Fence dispute between McGuire and Moss, tied to a sixteenth street area in San Antonio, was postponed for a third time as Mrs. Jack McGuire’s health prevented attendance. Special Judge W. S. Anthony postponed to the October term with Judge W. W. McCrory to assist. Testimony showed Moss claiming the fence blocked breeze and sunlight, while McGuire argued it protected his wife whose health worsened at the sight of Mrs. Moss.

San Antonio Jack BicGuire Anthony W.W. McCrory O. C. Moss Weet Roxewood Avenue Jack BleGuire Wil Rosewood Avenue Mosk Rambin McGuire Mra Moss

Governor Commutes Goodwin Sentence Over Defense Error

The governor cited defense failure to request a change of venue and alleged jury influence by a Lowie County courthouse presence during trial as reasons for commuting Goodwin's sentence. Petitioners argued clemency due to these factors and the defendant's mental maturity concerns.

Lve Thompson

Farmer Killer Is Found in Woods Near Floyd

A Floyd farmer Alfred Minning, 48, sought after an attack on his family that killed his wife and two children, was captured by state troopers near his home in a wooded area about a quarter mile away. The incident sparked a posse pursuit and raised questions about school placements as authorities prepared to address child safety and community concerns.

Rome N.Y Minning Floyd Alfred

Gharages Filed on Negro Pair in Conroe

Charges of murder and assault filed against Grose Tolson and Isaiah Eulswaris, both youths, in Montgomery County. Sheriff Hicks said they will be held in the Harris county jail for safekeeping. tensions rise after a late Wednesday shooting near Constant Thomas Revelt and the Trustite of the Peace.

S.C Charene Conroe Trosses Constant Thomas Revelt Dulaney Montgomery Emin Hicks Moncomery Grose Tolson Isaiah Eulswaris Justices of the Pearh C. VT. Darby Unrris Couinte Shei Iie Hicks Hanstan

World airmen face action by Japan in 1941 incident

Tyorio reports international tension over the landing of American airmen Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Jr and three U.S. Navy aviators near Tokyo. Officials debated punishment while Washington sought guidance as Japanese authorities seek explanations for reconnaissance flights over coastal fortifications. Pangborn and Herndon consider non stop Pacific flight plans with a refueling capable monoplane, aiming for Spain.

Tyorio Glyde Pangborn Hugh Herndon Ty Yangzhoty Herndau Cheloo Darien Newangting Viniren Washington Ministry of Communications Tachikawa Airdrome Here Vaughorn Herndon Spaitie Panghorn Charles &. Linnbergh Pangborn Sanushito Brack Japan Pangbnrn Hermson Ther Rae Wiley Pat Harold Niy Pron Moyle G. A. Allen California Tacoma Tokina Tarell Bromles Gatts Wasifie Wash

Pair Seek to Lure Votes From Losers in Mississippi Race

In a tumultuous Mississippi gubernatorial race a plan to attract voters from defeated rivals unfolds. Early returns from Tuesday’s elimination show Hugh White, a lumberman, and Mike Sennett Connor mobilizing 107 425 voters as they battle for the 64 900 Bilha faction votes and the Tange Paul Johnson and George Tatebell supporters.

Mississippi Jackson Migs T— Rae Thesday Pel Hugh White Mike Sennett Conner Rinnerip Tange Paul Johnson George T.aitebell Bilha

Blind Men Attack In Rooming House With Chair

In New York on August 7 two blind men Kenneth Keenin 34 and Timothy Kells 24 attacked 60 year old Walace Kopelitski in a rooming house at Thirty-fourth Street with a chair fracturing his skull. Both attackers were arrested and Keelin claimed prior prize fighting experience.

New York Ang Wallace Kopelitski Hears Keenin Timothy. Kells Kelle Boston

A. T. and T. Reports Gain in Earnings

New York reports indicate American Telephone and Telegraph reversed a rise in net operating income year over year. For June the figure reached 89,815,720 versus 2,509,008 a year earlier. First half earnings stood at 17.44 million, up from 17.0 million in the prior period.

A. T. and New York Ave American Telephone and Telegraph Company

Hoover to Depart for Rapidan Camp

President Reaver planned to leave late in day for the Rapidan camp to stay until Monday morning. Mrs. Treaver, who will be in Akron tomorrow, will return Sunday morning to Washington and probably go to the camp. Her plans, however, are not certain.

George L Fox Dies in New Haven Notice

George L. Fox, 7?, retired educator, publicist and lecturer, died in New Haven on the night of August 7. The late figure was twice a candidate for public office and was well known in local literary and educational circles. Further details of his life and survivors were not immediately available.

George L. Fox New Haven Conn Gad Lestorery Campalante

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