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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1935
Page
7
The piece surveys reactions to Bruno Hauptmann and the Lindbergh case, noting a proposed million dollar fund for his release by a lawyer’s claim, and Barner’s counter view. It covers Washington’s Huey Long investigations, industry strikes, and labor dynamics, plus aviation promises and prison scenes at Sing Sing and Clinton. The tone mirrors era debates and sensationalism.
A car rammed a tent beside a highway near Helotes Texas injuring a baby and killing Lena May Sparks of Robert Lee Coze county. Her husband Miraculously survived after being torn from her arms as the car struck the tent and threw the infant 20 feet into bushes. The driver, T Sawyer and Sparks were lawmen escorting sheep in a trailing wagon to Sheriff Frank Purcell. Funeral plans await word from relatives.
Local Dyer reports charges against Robert T. Clarmnet of San Antonio in a case involving transport of a stolen automobile from New York to Texas and a swindling scheme tied to Elizabeth Washburn of Reekland, with bond set at 10,000 awaiting removal to New York for formal arraignment.
Classified rental notices appear in a late edition style page with scattered numbers and street names. The ad hints at vacancies and contact hints, mentioning Worth Blan Hueng Vista Kayton and a Saturday night classifieds section for the morning edition.
Denver February reports 82 year old Michael O'Brien, once a hod carrier, gaining fame as a budding artist after his painting Rest by the Roadside won best in the Denver Art Guild exhibition. He learned art late, said he always wanted to paint, and his wife supported him, noting he is a better artist than a hod carrier.
Pittsburgh, Pa Feb 16. 46 year old Donald McFarland died after writing a notebook confession of intent to end his life by gasoline. Friend John Fletcher found the body about an hour later. The note described driving into the car as the gas neared empty and expressed fear and resignation.
In Flemington jurors discuss a proposed 12 weeks vaudeville tour with Walton, offering 85 weekly and 300 per other. Juror No 10 Mrs Mary Brelsford denies awareness and comments remain unavailable. Sheriff Curtiss notes an invitation was sent earlier in the trial but declined to identify the theatrical promoter.
In Washington the Supreme Court watched for signs on a decisive gold ruling. Court adjourned with no decision expected today, interpreted as indicating a likely forthcoming opinion, while justices consulted yesterday.
San Marcos February report notes General Wilkans McCrase will be the principal preacher at a banquet hosted by the men of the First Baptist church on February 22.
Bruno Hauptmann, condemned for the Lindbergh baby murder, reaches Trenton prison after a long drive in icy conditions. He remains defiant, appealing via petition for trial records at state expense and awaiting further appeals as officials outline the next steps toward his execution in the electric chair.
In Baltimore on February 16 Judge O'Denhe ruled that two 11 year olds Theodore Janes and Henry Grob were entitled to the ancient coins they unearthed from a cellar treasure trove. The coins, dating before 1858, are valued around 28 000 dollars due to their rarity. The boys, sons of poor parents, were digging while a municipal resistance last August claimed the treasure.
Edomont Texas February 16 a national guard armory in Ranger was robbed of eight Browning machine guns and 2600 rounds. Two young men including fugitive Ratym Hamilton suspected. fingerprints tied Hamilton to the door. Federal charges are linked to a separate Ranger loot and a Dallas armory theft is blamed on the same gang. Authorities warn that the outlaw pair may strike again while on the run from a death sentence.
Paul Coese and Mauricio Rossi flight from Hegord Morroco to Fort Lucane aims to beat the 1000 mile non stop mark. The Le Brix type plane, 10 tons and 1875 horsepower, carries radio and recon gear and plans a route along the African coast toward Brazil and Argentina. They seek to surpass their 1983 New York Syria record. Local weather anticipated along the path.
A cold front from North and West Texas swept in Friday night bringing strong winds and dust. Friday’s high hit 56 degrees with overnight gusts around 30 mph. Saturday and Sunday were forecast to remain cold with near freezing temperatures and possible light snow observed by pilots at Kelly Field.
In AU post office figures Boskmater B. By Hefner reports postal receipts rose by seven percent in January compared with the prior month. The gain reflects improved mail volume and efficiency measures across the regional route network.
Weather notes cover East Texas with generally fair, colder conditions and possible freezing in the north. Saturday night lows near 25 to 36 degrees. Sunday highs around 84 degrees in spots. Fresh north winds, Friday high about 76, Saturday low around 45, Saturday high near 54. West Texas forecasts southeast winds and cooler Saturday night into Sunday. More details on page Bl.
Archbishop Pascual Diaz must pay a fine of 300 ywses or face dismissal as the supreme court upheld a November verdict. The penalty stems from alleged wrongdoing connected with services at Ixtapalare in the diocese, with the higher court affirming the lower ruling.
Wiley Post plans altitude test flights in the Winnie Mae today as preparation for a possible transcontinental hop toward the stratosphere. Devine Stone robbed. thieves struck Milkattee into the Berman dry goods store, carting away clothing valued at £450.
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