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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1930

Page

6

Edwards Jury Tries Charge In Dementia Case

A packed courtroom heard testimony in the Edwards case as doctors described dementia praecox and Edwards mental state at the time of the alleged murder. Prosecutors presented eight witnesses who deemed Edwards sane, while defense experts argued hereditary insanity amid a heated exchange over privilege and grandmother’s death.

Edwards Discue KK. Woodley Facker Smith Blonton Dr. Goods Goodson Blanton K. EK. Waodley Thera Ipateh Edatin Witmess Wit Remes

Genuine Bayer Aspirin Warning Ad Card

An advertisement urges readers to buy genuine Bayer Aspirin. It emphasizes authenticity with the Bayer name and the word Genuine printed in red on the package. The copy promises reliable swift relief and safety for the heart, urging not to take chances and to choose the genuine product.

BAYER Nama Bayer

Trial of Edwards Seeks Lunacy Verdict in 1929 Case

In a Boerne court a lunacy judgment against Edwards was debated with doctors testing sanity. Dietschwale and Dr. Jones testified on Edwards's mental state while cross examinations challenged diagnoses. Witnesses described Edwards as sane or a maniac, with family history and prior records introduced as evidence.

Dietschwale Edwards J. FP Bourne W. UW Blanton Blantex Clanton Edés Beupmase CC. Jones Comfort Sla Edward Wetter W. Purdom Antonio We Eusper Lotter Avory Tom Donaghi Woodley Judee Weedley Beart Liebrecht Porter Street Antonin Texas Eiwerda J Hrashew Sherschwale Carel Lindner Twarne Apelli Bawasdaad Bradshaw

Court orders contempt overruled in three jail terms

Contempt charges against Barrett, Burnhard, and Bonham led to short jail sentences set to begin at 11 p.m. Wednesday. The court paused the hearing as tensions rose after Barrett refused to testify, with deputies intervening as a scuffle ensued. The vote on Darlandale’s incorporation proceeded despite injunctions, leaving the contested election results with officials and clerks divided on official action.

Wack Wit A. Morris Jp. Laysdt Enti Thoensen Barrett Rsval Courtrond Harrett Will A. Morris Sr Herrett Stoma Owser Anthony Darlandale Thurman Barrell Perry S. Robertson Hobertson W. T. Morrison

State Hearing Delayed Amid Turmoil Over Tire Contracts

Austin dispatch reports public hearing on two year tire supply contracts postponed from August 18 to August 26 amid contentious testimony. The document recounts violent statements about a murder case involving Edwards and Bradshaw, with defense questions on Edwards sanity and a potential reopening of the issue as court rules on jurisdiction and prior insanity findings.

Austin Caluden Teer State Board of Control Bradshaw did _macder Edwards Woodley Eaid Documenta Witneses Bevay Reachs Pete Sony Lusatic Morris Fawarde

Greater St. Louis air mark shown amid festivities

Crowds cheered as the Greater St. Louis airship and its monoplane trainer completed a long flight. Jackson and O Brine landed near the crowd and discharged a green flare while factory workers paraded with a banner. The St. Louis aircraft, powered by a 170 horsepower Cure tins Robertson motor, carried 107 gallons in the fuselage and 93 gallons in wing tanks, with endurance records noted through 235 refuels totaling about 6035 gallons of gasoline and 225 gallons of oil for roughly 3000 miles of travel.

Jackson O'Brine Abouklity Agaio St. Louis Greater St. Louis

Hawks Challenge Lindbergh Pace With Transcontinental Flight

Frank Hawks set out from Grand Central for Wichita with hopes to beat the Lindbergh transcontinental time. He paused 15 minutes at Albuquerque for fuel and planned a five stop New York to Los Angeles run to top the 14 hour 50 minute record. Hawks aims to recapture the West to East speed crown and hold the fastest flight across the continent.

Lindberghs Wichita New York Hawks Inv Diia Albuquerque New Mexico Toa Angeles

Seventy Die When Pirates Mine Ship

Seventy persons, mostly women, drowned when a large Chinese launch from Hongkong to Songmoon on the Bikiang Estuary was blown up by a mine. The outrage is believed to be the work of river pirates who had been refused protection fees by the launch owners.

Canton China Hongkong Songmoon Bikiang

Former Air Chief to be Buried at Arlington Thursday

Former chief of the Army Air Corps Charles T. Mencher, a principal foe of Col. William Mitchell, died of pneumonia at St Elizabeth's Hospital. His funeral is planned at Arlington Cemetery on Thursday or Friday, as announced.

Necrice Washington Gy Ang Charles T. Menchar Army Air Corps William Mitchel Arlington Cemetery Mencher St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

National Uniform Child Labor Law Adopted by Conference

The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws adopted a uniform child labor law today. It will be sent to the National Tar Association gathering here next and will be reviewed by several state rectories for consideration.

Br Ceneram Parte Chicago Aum Lew National Conference of ‘Commissioners On National Tar Association

Fasleeth Tooth Powder Ad at Sommera Drug Stores

A vintage advertisement touts Fasleeth powder for upper tooth plates to prevent sliding or slipping. It promises firm, comfortable teeth, fresh breath, and a pleasant taste, urging readers to buy Fasledth at Sommera Drug Stores.

Sommera Drug

Bonded in Gaming Haids Continued From Page One

A fragment notes names such as J J Montanio Neely Koepp and L C Berrs at various streets, with a reference to bond before Justice of the Peace DL Boltz. The text lacks full context but records bonding actions in a police or court setting.

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