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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1935

Page

6

Juroas Testimony in Pickett Accident Trial

Witnesses recount the night of the crash on Broadway near 1202 as D Montgomery testifies Pickett claimed intoxication likelihood. Dewith Sugsier, 18, Fort Sam Houston soldier, describes viewing the collision and the car striking a pedestrian and railing. Witnesses saw three bottles and the victim flung from the curb as the car swerved and toppled.

D. Montgomery Pickett Montgomery Dri Tienes Dewith Sugsier Fort Sam Miss Bummitt Broadway Pikous

End Bad Cough Quickly at One Fourth the Cost

An old home remedy touts making a cough medicine from Pierx with 344 ounces of syrup, mixed into a four pint bottle. It claims rapid relief by thinning phlegm and soothing airways, using a Norway Pine concentrate and lager syrup, with a money back guarantee if it fails.

Fragmentary eyewitness account after wreck scene

A witness recalls aiding in removing Miss Summity from wreckage and returning for papers. He described seeing an officer near a Lake Two whiskey bottle and a broken bottle from the car. He added that Pickett's manner appeared thick-mouthed and intoxicated.

Skunk Bite Sends Man to Hospital in Steel Area

A skink bite on the right hand of W. Denning, 60, of 402 Stonewall Street, sent him to Robert B. Green hospital for treatment. In steel news, Iron Age reports a moderate weekly decline to 56 percent operation, down four points as demand eases after price reaffirmations for Q1.

W. Denning Stonewall Street Robert B. Green Hospital New York Iron Age Today

Farm Bureau Hears AAA Defense and Budget Plan

Chicago reports the American Farm Bureau federation in its seventeenth annual convention heard resolutions defending the AAA and its processing tax as essential to agriculture. The committee urged early balancing of the federal budget and cited one and a half years of experience supporting AAA principles.

Chicago Dev AAA American Farm Bureau Federation

Obituary notices for multiple individuals with conflicting data

Obituary items list several individuals with survivors and service details. Fleaner Tanner aged 24 is linked to 303 Berkchire venue with services at a chapel and a requiem Mass at St. Gevella’s Church officiated by Msgr. M. Garnga. Other names include Willie Mat Bonner, May Gress, P. H. Heib, Charles, Luther, William Giddens, Florida Gaaries W. Lous, Lilian Lane, Walt, Charles Jr., Libbie Lays, Ricka Bur, Lab bie Laas, William Lass, and a grandchild Ser v. Services set for early hour and conducted by Rithe Undertaking Company with Rev. B. L. Wolff officiating.

Fleaner Tanner Berkchire St. Gevella's Catholic Church Msgr. M Garnga Willie Mat Bonner May Gress P. H. Heib San Antonio Charles, Luther William Giddens Florida

Student Tour of Houston Assured by Officials

A school trip to Houston scheduled for Saturday remains on track despite recent high waters. Tour manager O L Scott said parents should not fear contamination reports, citing assurance from Houston Chamber officials and county health warnings about rural drinking water. The train departs at 7:55 a.m. Saturday on Atlantic routes.

Houston Parent-Teachers Association O. L. Scott Scott Haypoud Ashburn Commitrce Ashburn Ashoutn Hheir Houston Water

Federal Prisoner Leaps From Train at ERIE Kan

A prisoner identified as 21 year old Wilful Voss escaped custody by leaping from a moving train near Erie Oklahoma en route to Leavenworth federal penitentiary. Officials reported the break while rail security officers attempted to restrain him. the escape ended with Voss on the ground and missing thereafter.

Train Erie Kan Wilful Voss Gklehoma Treavenworth

Student wins Baylor honors in Midwest forensic tourney

Baylor University student Frank Rosson, son of Mrs. J. H. Rosson, won first in extemporaneous speaking at the Midwest forensic tournament in Wichita Kansas. Twelve teams from 32 states participated as Freeney of the Manion class is also noted.

S. A Baylor U Frank Rosson Bays University Mtr J. H. Rosson McKinity Avenue Witfield Kan Rosso View Freeney Manion Lass

Promotions Expected for Army Command Changes

As Secretary of War Dern returns to Washington from the Philippines, the army faces key promotions and appointments. Majors general are expected to be named, including new adjutant general to replace James F. McKinnis and a chief of the pit corps to succeed Benjamin D. Foules. Also to be named are an inspector general and a chief of the national guard bureau. Two brigadier generals will be promoted and two colonels appointed to fill vacancies from retirements and promotions.

Dern Washington Philippines Vmnj James F. McKinnis Fort Bam Houston National Bank Pit Corps Benjamin D. Foules John F. Preston National Guard Bureau George E. Leach Harold 3. Piske Frank Cochen Awa

Activities of .A. Junior Birdmen

Friday night the contestants' squadron of the Junior Birdmen of America meets at the Gunter hotel the local headquarters atoomend. The wing commander leads the meeting to discuss the coming national contest in Chicago and local contests. Members who have participated in local indoor or outdoor contests are urged to attend and bring interested friends. The squadron aims to encourage broader participation in model building contests.

Junior Birdmen of America Gunter Hotel Wlicess

L A Man Hit by Auto in Downtown Intersection

A man was struck by a car at the intersection of Fast Commerce and Olive streets and injured Wednesday. He was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital. Carl John Foster, 88, of 111 Marth Olive Street, is named in connection with the incident.

L.A Carl John Foster Marth Olive Street Robert B. Green Hospital

Capucline Liquid Offers Faster Headache Relief

An old advertisement claims Capucline Liquid acts faster than tablets or powders by delivering dissolved ingredients ready for absorption. It argues solids delay absorption in both blotters and the stomach, denouncing tablets and powders while touting Capucline as non narcotic and effective for headaches neuralgia and muscle pains.

Capudite

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