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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1929

Page

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White Woman Hanged and Air News From 1925 Era

A clipped montage reports the first hanging of a white woman Ada Tronner Levourt with her child appeal to the governor and prayer as the sheriff and priest enter the cell. It also notes Colonel Lindbergh’s plans for U S airmail to Panama and a NASA-like flight timetable. The piece mentions Coolidge, the attorney general, and a Daughters of the American Revolution exhibit attempt involving young girls from Russia.

Toulsie Ada Tronner Levourt Worman

Ministers Seek Governor Clemency in McKinzie Murder Case

San Antonio clergy and 421 petitioners urged Governor Mondy to commute the death sentence of John A. Pete McKinzie for the murder of Chief Deputy Straet. The Rev Tee Crom and Rev Joyner declined to disclose confidences but indicated hope for a life sentence. The petition included leaders and residents from San Antonio, with Archbishop Drossaerts and Bishop Cantonton among signers, as they pressed for clemency and discussed the governor’s possible ruling.

Dack Leom Austin We Joyner Beason Tee Te Crom St. Mark'a Church Moerstfourth Joho Petes McKinzie Goveror Dan Moaily Mondy San Antonio Austin Arthur J. Drossaerta San Abtonio William J. Canton Texas Episcopal Church Dines Thomas F. Sessions Ehureh Jesse J Ts. Ball Perry J. Lesvin W. Exel Wenn OL Davis Leroy Donmon Marahiall Wicks Fiftyrecenthistrict Court O. Af. Pitshugh Ture A. M. Mearsund John Cunninghoun Cael Weight Johnson George TB. Wafiafer- Mand A. McAnkith Lis the Little Ituasit D. AL BR

Marshal Foch Restless Night Reported

Fragmentary wartime note reports Marshal Ferdinand Foch experiencing a restless night with unspecified ailments. The garbled text mentions Dr. Daven lore and references grippe symptoms, noting the marshal’s general condition was described as satisfactory by some sources.

Foch Ferdinand Foch Davenlore Sual Grippe Alnee

Police Continue Raids in Campaign on Chicago Crime

Chicago police intensify raids to deter crime, claiming success from recent sweeps. Commissioner Russell says the patrols reduced incidents as about one hundred arrested last night and roughly four thousand detained across prior drives.

Chicago Ctigago Poltéé Gaday Russell Gald Byre Y Ognigat

Louisville Hosts Toughest Fellow in World

Louisville, Ky December 2 The piece describes a notorious outlaw nicknamed the toughest fellow in the world. It notes orders for his capture after a spree of vanishing iron caps from five cisterns endangering pedestrians. The report emphasizes danger and police pursuit.

Louisville Yoalice Yandal

Weather notes predict warm spells near town this weekend

Local forecast reports Saturday temperatures rising with warmer afternoon winds and cooler nights around 42 degrees. Expect mild to warm conditions into Sunday with strengthening southerly winds and a modest rise in daytime heat.

Groundhog Forecasts Early Spring Spars with Skeptical Weather Boss

A local groundhog event in Brackenridge Park prompt reports on an early spring. J. J. Jarbuck, the weather forecaster, cites records as evidence. the tale notes shadows and tradition. The piece mentions past spring timing around Easter and a trend toward warming in coming days.

Groundhog Forecast Portrays Varied Weather Across Regions

A weather feature notes the groundhog’s forecast across states from New England to Florida. It predicts largely fair conditions in the South and East with possible rain in Florida, while northern areas may see snow and dense fog advisories in the Great Lakes and Gulf regions.

Washington, D.C New England Florida Great Lakes West Yinginin Gulf States

Bill May Levy Fines On Drinkers in Wisconsin Senate

A proposed Wisconsin measure by Senator Howard Tenedale of Spada would equalize guilt for both sellers and drinkers of intoxicating liquor. The bill calls for a mandatory sentence of not less than one day and not more than ten days, or fines from $25 to $100 for violators.

Bill Madison Wis Wisconsin Senate Seustor Howard Tenedale Spada Torchases Jiquor

Missing college girl and suspect linked to kidnapping

Officers have not yet found clues about the disappearance of 16 year old university student Fannie Tee Minter since Thursday. Griffith alias Tack Preith is charged with kidnapping her. Governor Monty offered a 3950 state reward as details surface. Griffith told his wife of a business trip to San Antonio. she learned of the arrest yesterday. He had been married only one month and remains described as a skilled but flawed schemer.

Austin Mies Fannie Tee Minter Turslay Griffith Tack Preith Monty Minter San Antoni

Estranged Wife Fires at Girl Hits Husband in Courtroom

In Washington District of Columbia, Charley Albert Brown was wounded by a bullet from his estranged wife Mya May G. Benwy after a confrontation in a house today. Brown identified his wife and described the incident as she was disarmed and arrested. Miss Tullian Solimson opposed Brown in court to answer atatory charges.

Washington Charley Albert Brown Mya May G. Benwy Brown Hatketa Tor Mies Tullian Solimson Methulun Pheriffa Shaolin

100 Stations Will Radio Inauguration

Washington February 2. The inauguration ceremony March 4 will be broadcast by the most extensive radio hookup ever. A national committee arranged to connect the network through the Columbia system with the Morse company and other networks.

Washington, D. C Wa Moriikens Pho Inatogical Committee National Theaadearting Company Hhochtalationa Columbia

Two Guns Fire Strikes Victim Near Blanco Road

Mrs McGuinn reports a hunting party roadside incident near San Antonio on Blanco road twenty miles north. A night shooting left her husband McGuinn critically injured from two pistol shots in the abdomen.

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Negro Charged With Suit Theft in Pear County Jail

Homer dames Nosra at 121 Cash Street was in Pear County Jail today facing burglary charges after waiving a hearing before Justice of the Peace John T. Dylon. Also arrested Friday by city detectives is Cram Tames Carter of 924 Victori m Street on charges of stealing a cult of stoolhes during the dawn raid.

Homer Dames Nosra Cash Street Pear County Tveday Justice of the Peace John T. Dylon Chirze

Middies to Cruise in Mediterranean on mock voyage

Midshipmen from Antapoliar Ayalacanomy Wiggedr will conduct manual practice cruises in the Mediterranean aboard the Arkansas and Florian feudal. The training aims to build seamanship skills during the baleteships voyage under Navy supervision.

Mediterranean Washington, D.C Antapoliar Arkansas Florian Feudal

Cotton Is Steady at Opening Bell in New Orleans

In New Orleans on February 2 cotton opened steady with bids around 9.18 cents per pound in December futures and 18 cents in January bids. Traders noted firm tones as the market began the session.

New Orleans Ed Blondy Merch Geta

Weather deque: warm, cloudy with showers for San Antonio

Warmer, cloudy weather with showers predicted for San Antonio tonight with a low around 42 degrees and easterly to southerly winds. Rain totals of about 0.2 inch expected Friday night into Saturday morning, bringing weekend rainfall. Saturday morning low near 34 degrees.

San Antonie Bnagas San Antonio J. dl Taebon United States Bunlay Jorboe

Von Hindenburg Sees First Movie in Cenger's Rooms

Berlin report states President von Hindenburg attended his first film, Waterline, at the national censorship offices. He appeared surprised by the portrayal of historical scenes and the depiction of the principal figure, reacting with restrained interest as the images unfolded.

von Hindenburg Cenger Berlin Hix Novia Waterline National Cengorship Board Bint

Firearm Theft Case Ties to Lake Shore Loot

In Chicago on February 2, prosecutors tied an auto pistol to a burglary scheme involving Henry Reiger and Marty Mitchell. The court heard the gun cost 9600 in stolen goods plus 6 dollars cash, with the loot traced to a Lake Shore Drive apartment.

Chicago Tule Comerford Jin Henry Reiger Marty Mitchell Lake Shore Drive

Grounding of a Ship Near Dangenesk Sparks Inquiry

A faulty channel fog blamed for the grounding of the Tiritigh tearnet Halil near Dangenesk. An inquiry was opened with officials noting the need for careful maneuvering at Wish tide to prevent a repeat incident.

Rondon Dangenesk

Forming Wings Fails To Find Missing Pilot Foster

A military search for Lieutenant Foster, missing after his Love Field to Dallas flight, faced weather and wind as planes formed at Dodd Field Saturday. Kelly Field aided, but efforts to locate the aviator were hampered by storms and darkness.

Wapters Firaty Liewta Phad Foster Southwestern Daklos San Antonio Meter Dodd Field Georgetown Peeieie Waster Ralmy Steel and Wind Fele Yelk Trentengat Foster Trnvilamdl Love Iehl Dalla Stord Genni Fribert Bolses Phetet Jce H. A. Lelmean Kelly Field Moster Austin Kelly Antono Pilota

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