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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1929
Page
2
The trial resumes with the accused cross examining Dr. Snook over a confession viewed as illegally obtained. Key moments recount the killer ridgen case, a woman’s compret alleged to Theora’s Char, and Snook denying involvement while the prosecutor asserts improper conduct during the confession.
A dramatic newspaper record recounts a student surviving a nightmare morning fall from a Fratority house window. The long testimony centers on Dr Snook’s ties to Theora Hix and a fatal night at a rifle range, detailing letters and alleged motives as the trial proceeds.
The city commission re enacted an electrical ordinance in a Friday morning session to fix errors. A new board of examiners will include a master electrician, an electrical contractor, a journeyman electrician, and an employing contractor with no city electrician, appointed by the new mayor. An examining fee of 4 dollars is set and publication costs are 500 dollars.
Kerrville Aug 0 In Schreiner Institute the third co-educations summer session will close Saturday according to Fred W Juzkin. The report notes the session's ending as part of ongoing summer activities at the Schreiner campus.
Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright says the planned drive‑in at San Pedro and EHuisache will not violate the law if property near Mark Twain Junior School isn’t bought. Residents cite a petition claiming the site is 252 feet from the school. inspectors report the station is more than 30 feet from the action.
New Orleans conference resumes efforts between the public service spokesmen and the car men's union to reach a mediator acceptable to both sides. The council expects to announce a statement after the meeting.
Dad retained Leonard Brown to defend the Chandler boys as they face charges of violation of national prohibition. Brown says he was retained and will respond if funds are raised. Mrs. Butler asked him to take over the prosecution. The suspects moved belongings to the Maetnez place and plan to work on a farm until their September trial. Deputy Airmv'atentor Hammdne noted the case is closed.
An IRS indictment prompts questions over who prosecutes and whether extra counsel will be paid. The hearing notes a boy’s father was slain during a liquor raid near Comfort Texas. Prohibition agents claim civil service changes and pay scales affected enforcement and staffing.
Washington report from Aug. B. Baket cites Assistant Secretary Lowman noting corruption in the prohibition service has fallen to about one tenth of its former level after two years in office. The statement accompanies a summary of results from the agency's reforms.
Mayor Chambers announced after Friday’s meeting that plans to file back tax suits totaling nearly seven million dollars were mapped. City attorney Henry Dielmann met with the commission and said the suits will be filed at once.
Corpral Mark Brashear, a Texas National Guardsman from Amarillo, was flown from a Guards encampment to Fort Sam Houston for treatment after a spinal injury from slipping off a pier near Palacios. A second guard, Staff Sergeant Taylor Terdue of Fort Ringgold, arrived in San Antonio after a fall. A Westminister Boys club day trip to San Antonio is noted.
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