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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1939

Page

1

Hostess Faces New Trial in Slaying Case

New Orleans February 16 Distetch Attorney Charles A Byrne said today Mirile Barhes a 34 year old former nightclub host was to stand trial again in the torture murder of Joseph Famu Jaro five years ago. The woman’s first trial ended in a mistrial yesterday when the jury was discharged after reporting it was hopelessly deadlocked. One man is serving life imprisonment for the crime. Barhes was arrested in Oakland California and returned here after fingerprints revealed her identity.

New Orleans Charles A. Byrne Mirile Barhes Hoctes Iretand Joseph Famu Jaro Worstal George P. Platt Fanilara Oakland Catti

Baagkenridge Gym Ordered Closed After Fire Hazard Report

Fire Inspector Satran and Buildings Chief Hill visit Antonia schools to survey hazards at Baagkenridge Gym and other facilities. They consider closing the gym after February letter citing fire risks while noting PE classes and games continue. thorough inspection planned. some work done, but aging stairs and exits remain concerns.

oBurprises Nestim J. G. “Sarran Thurstay Capyll Satran Heid Fire Prevention Bureau Fire Department C. C. Hill Etd Gan Antonia Mre Dritts Seran University of Texas E. H. Kifer Kifer Effer Hill

School Repairs Funding Question Sparks Bond Debate

The outcome of a school maintenance fund vs bond issue hinges on a survey. Itawitians estimate 200000 dollars for essential repairs as officials note the 1935 report and call on architects to submit a corrective work report. Grant school for negroes is now Marpil school for whites. Grant is a two story structure.

Kifer J. C. Cochrany Fed Dewees Sbmit 2 Teport Cochran

30 Day Term For Liquor Violation In Harris County

A man linked to a liquor case received a 20 day jail sentence after pleading guilty to violating state liquor laws. W A Bryant of 1911 West Houston Street admitted possessing stamped whisky as Judge McCallum Burnett of County Court at Law No 1 imposed the penalty.

W.A. Bryant Usseday West Houston Street Bryant McCallun Burnett

Two Men Held in Probe of Slaying in Quintana Road Case

Two men were detained Thursday in the county jail as suspects in the slaying of Bridget Denys whose address is 812 Morales Street. The victim, also known as Peaches Smith, was found dead at the Leon Creek crossing on Quintana Road with throat cut and multiple stab wounds.

Bricess Denys Morales’ Street Leon Creek Crossing Quintana Road

Weather summary and forecasts across Texas and nearby regions

A crude weather digest notes increasing cloudiness and colder conditions Thursday night with frost warnings in the northwest and a cold front moving south. It lists highs around 65 Thursday, near 56 Friday, and 70 earlier in the week, with scattered precipitation and possible snow in the Panhandle. East and West Texas show varying wind shifts and heightened warnings. Moon phases and tides are also mentioned, along with extensive station-by-station clear or cloudy observations for many cities.

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Magistrate Telushines Case Draws Subpoenas and Questions

A chaotic courtroom scene centers on Magistrate Telushines with Capshaw and Dewey grilling Capshaw about seeking an appointment from Andrey J. Kearney a Tammany District leader. The questioning probes Hines Keating and ties to Schultz gambling ring as the mistrial saga unfolds.

Ee A Jezel Syear Singe Suane E. Dewny Tian Ahi Davis’ Pelley Capshaw Dewey Keating Hines Wetra Hines Schultz

San Santonio attorney Watson improves after operation

San Santonio attorney Dave Walson underwent an operation at the Medical and Surgical hospital Thursday. Attending physicians reported his condition as satisfactory. In Buffalo, a taxpayers committee met Mayor Holling to discuss methods of reducing the city budget.

Watson Dave Walson San Santonio Kinney Buffalo Yargi Buffalo L. Holling

County Commissioners Rule on Trash Dump Fine

County Commissioners court in session ruled on a case about a highway garage dump site. The ruling sets the minimum fine at twenty six dollars for the offense.

Stone Pourk Cammners Court

Local Schedule Fragment Highlights Event Speakers

In a damaged OCR fragment a Saturday event lists a speaker Rabbi Cobson on The Living Prayer at 9:45 a.m. and a radio station identifier Ita A with a focus on community activities. Bundsy and Bohrenlee appear as attendees or participants in a church or community gathering.

Aaturday Bohrenlee Rolites Ood Bundsy Ab Saecobson Paayér Ita A Adr Fess

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