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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1928

Page

2

War Hero Admits Killing Wife in Death Pact

The report details court proceedings as Gerard Cantillon seeks to modify trial language, Judge Trabucco denies motions, and District Attorney Asa Buyea presents evidence on punishment. Autopsy surgeon A F Wagner testifies about Marion Hickman’s death while Herman Cling and others observe, describing the macabre scene and tension in court.

Gerard Cantillon Cantillon Jerome Walsh Srabucco Walsh Trabucco Hickman Asa Buyea A. F. Wagner Dr. Wagner Marion Herman Cling Los Angeles

Grant Stephenson Time to Decide on Giving Testimony

INDIANAPOLIS Feb 14 Dr Stephenson was given two hours to decide if he would testify or be a witness in the trial of Governor Lackey. The extension was granted to the former grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan on the plea of Humley Woolson, special assistant prosecutor. Stephenson refused to testify for the third time, saying he was not fully advised on his constitutional rights.

Indianapolis Stephenson Governorlacksey Grand Aragon Ka Kins Klan Hmeley Woolson Speci Effer Stephenson

Judge rules youths not liable on gaming charges

Justice Anton Adam dismissed gaming charges against four San Antonio youths aged sixteen after testimony showed only 20 cents wagered in a sidewalk dice game. The judge noted bets were small and questioned whether the youths could be held liable for the alleged gambling offense.

Justice of the Vence Anton Adam San Antonio

Delaware Rome Flight Planned Across Atlantic

Cleveland February 14 report says a 42,000 mile non-stop trans Atlantic flight from Wilmington Delaware to Rome will be attempted this spring by veteran arms pilot George B Davis of Detroit who served in World War I.

Cleveland Tom Wilmington Del Rome Taent George B. Davis Detroit Cervite

Wild Life Injures Heart Says Doctor

Thiladelthia February 14 Dr Samuel McClintock Hamill told the Pennsylvania Public Health association that the hectic life of the younger generation with late parties and sleep loss is a contributing factor to heart disease in his medical view.

Thiladelthia Samuel McClintock Hamill Pennsylvania Public Health Associatem

British Flier On Hop to Karachi

British flyer Werbert Hinkler on route to Australia hopped off from Jyck Urreia while serving for Bar achi. He arrived at dusk yesterday from Tuets Ire.

Karachi Tudia UPI Werbert Hinkler Australia Jyck Urreia Barachi Tuets Ire

New Evidence in Sack Murder Case Emerges

Prosecution reveals important new evidence in the sack murder mystery. Charles McMillan faces trial for the serious case involving Amelia Appleby, a wealthy Chicago widow whose body was found sewn into a sack. Dr McMillan is pictured with his estranged wife, who aids him.

Sack Charles McMillan Amelia Appleby Chicago Dr. McMillan

Philadelphia hotel killer confessed to murder during prayer

Cecil Campbell, 43, confessed in Philadelphia to striking his wife Mary Lyle Campbell with a hammer in a hotel room after a revival hymn service. He said financial difficulties drove him to end their lives, and he was arrested at a Volunteers of America hotel. He claimed remorse and blamed financial strain for the crime.

Uy International News Service NTA Tan Ceeil Clyde Campbell Conmer Wemy Philadelphia Flint Mary Lyle Mae-Lean Campbell Yuesterday Qoropbell The Volunteers of America Hy Volunteers of America Flo

McMillan Faces Trial Linked to Mrs Appleby Case

Secret evidence, claimed by the prosecution to strengthen the link between Dr Charlee Mee Millan and the murder of Mrs Amelia Appleby, widow of a Chicago inventor. Sheriff officers found new material as the trial opened, with McMillan denying guilt while a score of witnesses are set to testify. Mrs Appleby’s body was discovered in a canvas sack near a road by San Fernando the day after Christmas.

Los Angeles Charlee Mee Millan Mra Amelia Appleby Chicago Apple

Heights Suit Nearing End

The article notes opposition to bond issue spending on a power system project. It argues the 12 percent concrete construction cost is excessive and that no new outfall was planned before signing the contract. It also claims the cost-plus contract lacks guarantees of completed work.

IAM OFFICER TO BE FETE IAM OFFICER TO BE FETE

A garbled notice honors an officer and his spouse amid patriotic events. Names and exact roles are unclear due to the damaged OCR text, but the piece references ceremonial tribute by local officers and residents.

IAM FETE

Carver and Newton Face Legal Battle Over Action

In a contentious court scene, Newton argues Carver cannot act alone as the Counts Avira and others seek to block further moves. The case centers on preventing unauthorised steps that could affect a separate party's rights and safety. Local parties involved include Carver, Newton, and unidentified officials amid the dispute.

Salt water and a freight train show progress and labor solve

A range of ideas links a Pacific tale to U S industry. A Santa Fe freight train through Kansas Oils yards illustrates progress by moving combine harvesters worth 250000 dollars toward grain fields in Kansas Oklahoma and Texas. Machines cut grain and replace labor, saving thousands of workers. The author argues education and ambition can end poverty as human intelligence and skill advance.

Pacific Santa Fe Kansas Oklahom Texas

Discard Plans For Operation On Vet Desichm nne i operate on by Ay n Valles

World War veteran Ay n Valles was brought from Tisner on the Teel field airplane ambulance to Station Hospital Fort Sam Houston. Talley was shot in the back months ago, and ball Wes are paralyzed. Major William Buerkie leads Aubignel in recruiting duty in San Antonio.

Desichm Ayn Valles Tisner Station Hospital Fort Sam Housteo Jerto Wes Secruit William Buerkie Hueu Aubignel San Anteni

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