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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1929

Page

5

Stallworth Defense Holds Double Theory in Morrison Murder Trial

In Amarillo Texas on August 14 Mrs Levi Stallworth rests her defense, asserting a double theory of defense in the shooting of Mrs Grace Morrison. The Stallworth counsel plans about twelve more witnesses to challenge direct testimony as the prosecution builds its case on a front of an Amarillo hotel shooting and the victim’s intimate ties to Stallworth.

Stallworth Morrison Plainview

Scotland Yard to Arrest Pair for Beating U S Man

London police seek two young men in connection with the assault on Philip Eaton a 27 year old American in his Mayfair apartment. Ronald Bateman 22 is wanted and J Moore 22 believed to be with him. Photographs will be issued tonight.

London Scotland Yard Philip Eaton Mayfair Lita Yards Ronald Bateman J. Moore Bateman

Americans Play Bigger Part Yet in Operatic Line

Chicago August 14. The Chicago Civic Opera announced that Hallie Stiles, a native of California, has been admitted for the approaching season. Four other members are American born Hilda Hurke, Helen Freend, Edith Mason and Alice Mock. Three others are naturalized Americans Mary Garden, Alice DHerimanoy and Roso Rai.

Cricago Chicago Civic Opera Company Hallie Stiles California Hilda Hurke Helen Freend Edith Mason Alice Mock Mary Garden Alice D'Herimanoy Roso Rai

Governor Adriano Castrejon Receives Ovation in City Parade

A gathered crowd of six hundred people in Ciudad Bravos Guerrero voiced strong support for Governor Adriano Castrejon. After the meeting, a parade proceeded along the principal streets as marchers cheered the governor and his policies amid reports that opponents were mobilizing.

Mexico Fl Universal Ciudad Bravos Guerrero Adriano Castrejon

Houston Man Turns Sleuth Makes Prohibition Arrests

We. W. Wander a Houston attorney acted as detective after Dorothy Doyle alias Dorothy Gordon alias Caldwell faced national prohibition act charges in Houston. Wander arranged her appearance for bond in Houston US commissioner court and cooperated in locating a Fort Worth arrest. Doyle to be returned to Houston once removal order is secured. A separate case unnamed man faced prohibition violations with Wander aiding in the investigation.

We. W. Wander Houston Dorothy Doyle Dorothy Gordon Dorothy Caldwell Wander United States Town Iast Faith India Tasway Fort Worth Stein Bexar County Go, Brown Wanter San Pedro Avenue

Morrows to Leave Mexico for Vacation in United States

Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow and Mrs. Morrow with their daughter Constance will leave Mexico City by week’s end for a U.S. vacation. They will not return until early October, with stops in Washington, Englewood New Jersey, and North Haven Maine before resuming duties.

Mexico City Dwight WW. Morrow Mhenico City United States Dwight W. Morrow Washington North Haven

Work Knocks Hoover Out Of Tour

The Distroint Service reports tariffs prohibit a goodwill tour by President Hoover. He planned a southwestern swing to end in Palo Alto and continue to Mexico and Cuba, then Port au Prince. With Congress nearing, he will remain at his desk in Washington.

Ube Hoover United States Palo Alto Calif Battlea bin Mexico Mexico City Cube Porta Tico Congress Washington Eae

Enter 12 Women in Air Derby Races at Santa Monica

Santa Monica Calif Aug 14 Phoebe Om le and Huth Nichols of New York and Margaret Dery of Treasure Hills Calif have entered the women s air derby which will start there next Sunday and cat Cleveland Ohio Nine previously entered Opportunity is seeking you each day through the Real Estate Ads in Light Classified Ada Turn there fixe for good investments

Santa Monica Calif Phoebe Omlle Huth Nichols New York Margaret Dery Teveriey Hills Cat Cleveland Ohio Uatil

Land of Soviets Flight Ends Far From Route

A Russian military plane nicknamed Tam of the Soviets departed Moscow toward New York but ended up miles from Irkutsk in Siberia. The article provides little clear information on whether the flight can continue normally and notes miscellaneous light advertisements for home yard or office in the classifieds.

Moscow Tam Ni York Ato Niles Irkutsk Siberian

Religious Order Prepares to Close 78th Convention

SEATTLE The seventy eighth international convention of the Disciples of Christ prepared to adjourn today after a week of activities and phases of religious life. Dr F E Burnham of Indianapolis president of the United Missionary Society for 10 years was defeated for re election by Dr W A Shollenberger his pastor.

Seattle Disciplea of Christ FE. W.burnham Indianapolis Unitedsionary Society W. A. Shollenberger

Paving Process Patent Questioned in Dallas

In Dallas on August 14 Carl Pleasant announced that paving 27 streets would proceed despite Western Willet Co serving notice that HL Cannaday Co of Dallas holds all patents to the paring paving method. Pleasant plans to use the method while he disputes its patent status and seeks to bear out his conviction with further actions.

Dallas Carl Pleasant Western Willet Company HL. Cannaday Company Plesant

Midland theater circuit buys 26 theaters in Midwest

Midland theater circuit of Kansas City has gained full ownership of 26 theaters in Missouri Kansas and Iowa for about half a million dollars. M B Shanberg vice president and GM stated the Midland firm now holds complete stock, acquiring the remainder from Universal.

Kansas

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