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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1934

Page

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New Panel for Hauptmann Considered

The state weighs a new jury panel for Bruno Hauptmann's trial after a pamphlet parodying the Lindbergh kidnapping circulated to potential jurors. Prosecutors may seek a conference with Justice Lucas W. Trenchard to discuss selecting a fresh panel, while defense insists on proceeding to trial without delay.

Flemingtor Bruno Richard Hittmann Becaise Ludbergh Avista Luin Chucage Perro Linde Edward J. Rely Hrooklyn Haupinian Slan Supreme Court Lucas W. Trenchard Serio Chiily Adam O. Robbins Weele Ing Tamoren Thn Uae Panphter Harr Hauptmann Lloyd Fisher Associated Defense Anthony M. Haul Ihae de Robbing Trenchard

Mayor Bernard Dickmann Hosts 40000 at St Louis Christmas Party

In St Louis the mayor opens a gigantic Christmas party in the Municipal auditorium for 40000 guests. Food relays run from 10 am to 6 pm as volunteers organize the event for the needy of the city.

St. Louis Bernard Dickmenn Salvation Army of San Antonio Army Lane

Austria Sent Tale Greeting From Vienna 1854 Reflections

Chancellor of Austria notes pacification efforts and European tensions in 1854. Vienna reports Austria as a nucleus of Europe defending freedom with tenacity and stubbornness. Fatherland supports endeavors contributing to world peace and stability.

Kurt Soutschnicg Austria Vienna Europe

Action Against Oil Company Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed a $97,000,000 suit against Pan American Petroleum Ltd and Mexican subsidiaries, filed by heirs claiming oil was leased from Mexico in 1904 and 192,000,000 barrels were lost. The action was brought by Beatings Compania Inc seeking recovery.

Oil Company YPRK Dee Pan- American Petroleum Company, Ltdl Mortimer W. Byerkotmo Senos - Meanson Crue Beencourt Jsnd Sc Tyxism Mexico Beetings ¥. Compania, Inc

Snow Blankets Much of East As Northern West Faces Cold

Weather reports show widespread snow across the East with frigid conditions moving in, while northern areas like Paihan! Janta enjoy a snowless Christmas for a change. Maine temperatures hover near freezing with cold fronts dipping toward Bemidji Minnesota and Chicago seeing icy trends as December winds continue.

Halion Paihan Chicago Zansmith Viouti

Byrd Expedition Beef Dinner Featured By Local Press

A brief item notes Byrd expedition coverage with a focus on a beef dinner, noting local involvement and the dish as a highlight. The report mentions Mrs. Little 4 and a playful nod to Pate, framing the event within community dining traditions.

Byrd

Local City News Recap With Names And Festive Events

City notes list local residents such as Dee 26 Braun and Ava Wa, with mentions of a bar betlie Gh Minie and Matias. Aue Ral 26 Adin hosts a Christmas web event and Melody bays participate. A Christmas dance at Macdoua Wednesday night, plus an ABV Yue Biz dance fest with Britts Abtzt Willett at AdY.

Er Dee Braun Tall Liki Bar Betlie Gh Minie Dane Bablis Gai Matias Aue Ghistmes Britts Abtzt and Willett Ady

Shank Loses Bid to Escape Chair (adjusted title)

Akron attorney Mark H. Shank, awaiting execution for the poisoning deaths of four, failed to win insanity tests. State warders refused to empanel a jury to assess sanity. Circuit Judge Parham denied sending the case to higher court.

Little Rook Mark H. Shank Akron Ohio Warder huMer al ‘Cuewer Jafferson 1. G. Parham Bean Oo aPhi Subretie

Alcatraz Christmas Observed Quietly Behind Bars

San Francisco December 24 193? Al Sapone and Al Capone era tough inmates at Alcatraz faced a Christmas with no deliveries no work and no entertainment. Warden James A Johnston noted guards conducted inspections and prisoners received typed transcripts and a gilded Christmas card from an old pal while meals were simple and yard exercise replaced routine shop work.

San Francisco al Sapone Machine Gun" Kelly Alcatraz James A. Johnston San Francisco Bay Joe Johnston Liamenu

Yule Tide Dawn Terror in Havana Amid Cincinnati?

Twenty five hazardous devices detonated at dawn in a Havana coffee shop corridor causing fear and minor damage, while Armour Packing workers jailed for wage protests were released under an amnesty by Provisional President Mendieta after a secret printing raid on ABC.

Havana Armour Pac! Ng ! Company Wes Carlos Mendiela ABC Atcion Mendieta

Chromite Deposits Noted in Philippines by U S Mission

In Manila on December 4, a Philippine Islands U S mission memorandum cited chromite deposits as a major war material source under the American flag. Senator Tydings of Maryland released the document noting vast chromite reserves that have drawn international interest, as stated by John W Hanssermann, prominent leader in local gold mining.

Philippines Manila Philippine Islands Uniteed States Tydings Maryland John W. Hanssermann

Citizenship book received in San Antonio

Several hundred copies of a booklet on citizenship published by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution have been received in San Antonio by Max Walz, Fifth Texas District Commander Veterans of Foreign Wars, for textbooks in citizenship training classes.

National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution San Antoni Max. Walz Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars

160 Students Attend Sansan School Holiday Party

One hundred sixty students of Sansan School in Bergs Mill were guests of Dr and Mrs Garrett Y Robinson at 120 East Summit Avenue. The holiday gathering took place Monday evening at the Robinson residence, located southwest of Bergs Mill, with attendees identified as students and hosts.

Sansan School Bergs Mill Garrett Y. Robinson East Summit Avenue Robinson Stallet 2 Chretaws

Chasing Villa Title of Book

Col Frank Tompkins, retired, writes Chasing Villa a history of the 1818 punitive expedition in Mexico. He recounts leading a 60 man detachment, a running fight ending from ammunition shortages, and later command of a cavalry advance 400 miles below the border. The book from British Cary Service Publishing covers politics and military ops, air force, supply issues, and Ottoman-era obstacles.

Villa Mexico Frank Tompkins Tommie Das D. Tompkins San Arthuro Columrbus T 9 Para Rat Briti- Cary Service Publishing Company Harrisburg Gatranva Boverainnat

Relative Claims Body of Woman Who Killed 6 and Self

Dunkirk relative Kathyrn Stheech 32 is claimed by cousin Catherine Angjin who says the family tragedy began with a murderous spree in which Mrs Schoch killed her brother Wallis Dempsey 42 and his four sons ages 11 8 and 14 months after playing Santa Claus to his nephews at a Christmas party in Perrysville then killed herself with poison leaving Ruth Hughes asleep in Dunkirk The event shocked the community and involved multiple family deaths during a single pre Christmas incident.

Pittsburgh Cpor Kathryn D. Stheech Dunkirk N.Y Catherin Angjin

Soldier Ends 30 Years of Army Service

Master Sergeant Christian Early of the ordnance department Brooks Field will retire December 31 after 30 years of service. Enlisting May 24, 1903 with Troop K, Second Cavalry, he transferred to the ordnance department in 1913 and has served there since. An aerial review honored his retirement with praise for his unflagging energy and devotion.

Christian Ordnance — Départment Brooks Field Army Mlitary Second Cavalry Ardianes

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