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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1929

Page

2

Life Extension Sought for Mrs LeBouef in New Orleans

In New Orleans on January 12 a case involving Ada Ttooner Tebouet and Dr Thories Dreher drew attention as the defense sought further life extension for the condemned woman. The state’s Supreme Court had recently split on the matter, with a null writ issued and a stay of execution granted to allow appeals. Governor Huey T. Long faced decisions on reprieve actions, with conflicting orders and reversals marking the long, uncertain path toward possible clemency or further legal challenges.

Doday Thories Mie Jus- Ghurler A. O'Niell Pains Supreme Court Edey Huey T. Long Ordu

Peasants Slain in Poland Clash Over Timber Dispute

Report from ARSAW Poland dated January 12 describes a violent clash between peasant groups and a detachment of Budatyaze war units. Several peasants were killed and many wounded as the dispute over timber rights escalated into a direct confrontation.

Ajn Poland ARSAW Polen Miray Budatyaze Leon Soda Fremill

Clerical Visitor From Madrid Attends Six-Year Claretians Meeting

From Madrid Spain Rt Rev Nicolas Garcia attends a Claretians gathering that convenes only every six years. The Rt Rev Camilo Torrente sent a message to the gathering noting the event and its significance.

Madrid Spain Nicolas Garcia Camilo Torrente S. A

Fire destroys Norris Church in sudden blaze

The Norris Church chapel was gutted in a fast moving fire with flames sweeping the main quarry and draft feeding the blaze. Trustees A Le Juckeon and W F Bouldin noted heavy damage and could not provide an estimated value or figures, stating no current estimate had been made.

Jesus A. le Juckeon W. F Bouldin Jesyus Jackson

Promised Fair Weather Over Sunday

San Antonio and most of East and West Texas are forecast to warm up with lighter winds. The minimum Saturday night is expected near 44 degrees, with a generally mild Friday and Sunday. Panhandle regions may see cooler temperatures and a few higher readings in some areas.

San Antonio Jar Hoc United States Hs Réau Wi ‘Ina

Children Blamed For Twin Garage House Fires

Fire officials blame children playing with matches for two fires. The first started in Mrs J Hocter’s garage on South and Mary’s Street, spreading to Mr J W Senpl’s house on Dearer Street, causing damage but no injuries. The second blaze occurred at Snow Torin’s lane on South Weeks Street, with negligible damage.

Stusiex Enatches Satarias Mre

Claretian Conference At Immaculate Heart Reveals Leadership

The Claretian Order held a provincial conference at Immaculate Heart of Mary with 23 attendees. The gathering, led by Father Provincial Niecing Gaveiay of Madrid, will influence the selection of a new provincial head. Represented by Camilo Tor­sorense, rector of the Han Lernanilo cathedral.

Avseriea Cangis 3Yatx Parlssawee Niecing Gaveiay Madrid Spain Dan Antonia Tey Camilo ‘Torsorense Han Lernanilo Cathetiem

Kellogg Treaty Passage Assured Amid Holiday Action

The Kellogg Treaty passage appeared assured as the House paused for a holiday, with reports indicating broad support and no doubt the measure would pass. Meanwhile the House took a holiday, pushing the reapportionment bill back to committee for reconsideration.

Rene Ate Calny Mensure aAmorou

Fragmented World War II Era Rumors and Economic Notes

A jumble of disjointed lines references to nations, bonds, and economics. Mentions American investors avoiding German bonds amid war concerns. Alludes to German prosperity, Krupp gun, and Allied actions. Also contains scattered fragments about roads, railroads, and political tensions with unclear context.

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Mrs Sherman Explains Writings In Light Association Probe

Washington January 13 Mrs Sherman president of the Light Association told investigators that the group distributed 60000 between 124 and to the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. She and George Oxley testified the federation paid for articles written by her and others that were sent to magazines for publication during a nationwide advertising campaign. Oxley said the association did not fund intermediaries or pay magazines for printing and only a portion of the 24 articles appeared.

Washington, L General Federation of Women's Libs Dobo L Sherman Lstes Work Cole Mere Hederal Hederal In. A Roninlesson Public Power Utilities Hvermay Uschi Lord Ynomag and Logun Hebert 5 Healey Copy Niguion Shermant Wut Juger Federation Twgether Aryanizabiun George J. Oxley Light Azazciation Yeleg Woymas Logan Igedey Oxley Leow

Mystery bullets miss mother and daughter in kitchen

At about 0 o'clock Saturday morning unknown assailant fired bullets into the kitchen of 190 West T road, home of Misa Hazel Rogers and her mother as they prepared breakfast. The mis-timed attack likely saved them from serious injury or death. lights from adjacent bedrooms reveal the moment of firing.

Bulleta Misa Hazel Rogers West Kigehon Svere

Journey of 5000 Miles in Fight For Life Failure

A railroad foreman John A. Wedds of Anchor Age Alaska died after a long effort to regain health. Officials arranged nurse care and transport to Rochester Minnesota for treatment, but illness and an arduous voyage led to his decline and death.

ST. Paul Mon Gov' Nile John A. Wedds Anchorage Alaska Freddy Rochester Minn

Wife Under Bond in Attack on Mate

Mrs Circe M Wool was held in $10,000 bail for examination on January 26 on a charge of penanit with intent to kil her husband. Taylor Dierce and Vi Vara Thompson were also held for remand with bond in like amount. names of others appear in the fragmentary report.

Arraige Bf Lodty Circe M. Wool Taylor Dierce Wi Vara Thompson

Vessel Grounding Near Panama Canal Limits Passenger Danger

A Panamanian incident reports a Dollar liner President Admioy grounded near the canal causing no injuries after crew removed sixteen passengers from the vessel. The grounding prompted attempts to salvage the ship and clarify the situation during ongoing talks.

Panams

Five Men Named in 24 Ram Indictments

In Savannah city a so called weeping ram case linked to liquor conditions led to four weeks of activity. The court, police and prosecutor clashed over the Inventipation as indictments grew to 24, naming five men amid a heated exchange with the judge and local officers.

Kannah City Jan Pelice

Channing Attack Sparks Citywide Political Clash

In the Big Burg on election day a bomb wounded Gene Channing and Molly Bain was later linked to the shooting. The event triggers mass protests, police clashes, and arrests as Nick Tiruzzi's and Sheedy’s factions vie for control, with Channing defiantly rallying supporters and urging citizens to vote against corruption. The saga culminates in a courthouse trial and Molly Bain’s testimony that shapes the outcome.

Jon Hele Gene Channing Gene Boraber Maening Citizens League Channing Gene Ghonning Sheedy Loxty Qaetes Nlacea Ile Cris Nick Jbiruzzi Portea Huggina Mick Brugzl Hany Bheerdy Lugging Cone Miskioder Hugelis Bam Sheedy Nick Tyruzzi Nick Tirazzi Rhief Centenunty Molly Bain Brunai Witte Ant Tith Ve. Haawler Krevolt Tmegime Sten Fivery Mally Bain Euch Nick Beuzzle Milzeng Teague Ville Inwt Telhone Hageneral Mtoe Lega Casider Ruzelta Citz Nick Hwa Khon Cone Channing Gene Clanning Tory Trent Nick True Tam Kor Nick Uenagi Towie Acre Nouther Kravee Melly Main Amd

Doctor Slain at Providench Hospital in Toward City

Dr Torn Bartell, superintendent of Toward State Mental Hospital, shot by a woman after two pistol volleys. Police hunted a former inmate believed to threaten the doctor. Mrs Bartell reported a loud sequence of shots as she and others rushed to the scene.

Ke Ty Tin Torn Bartell Tute Wuattal Toward Sein Thie City Bhot Bartwell Atafe Troopere Fea Boxy Vox Radweil Sewell Losgether Put Vice Nik Wen Pistl Bar

Alien Property Restored in 8 4 to Legal Owner

The document reports the restoration of alien property tied to German owner Unng Knol and heirs Sophie Titlin and J. W. Clemena. Howard theeland, alien property custodian, filed the deed with the clerk, noting order by President Coolidge on December 19 08%.

Army Probing Death of Seven in Plane Crash

An Army investigation began after the wreckage of a crashed aircraft near Middleman Pennsylvania killed seven aboard. Capt. H. Ghelstine confirmed the mission while Byrd’s sister ship, a Fokker triplane, is tied to the incident. Wreckage and bodies were recovered as officers described serious damage and unclear causes. Lieut. Henry Tl Angell of Birmingham Alabama was among the dead.

Middleman Moyalton Das Nak Alrhat Tak Ghelstine Cuertion Richard BE Byrd North Pole Ala Ceppeta Washington Muitar Fuealine Angell Birmingham Aln

Two Suspects Escape in Gunfire at Station

A police report states two white men fled from Lone Dtee Tee station at Hast Tourton Street and North New Braunfels Avenue after a burglary attempt. Officers fired three shots as they escaped toward a parked automobile, which they boarded and fled.

Mountainottiere C. W. Thaherta Hast Tourton Atreat New Braunfels Avenue Llouston Atreet Tio Towadla Outa Mobile

Resume Argument in Hidalgo Case for County Office Election Contests

In Hidalgo Case arguments focus on jury trial rights in the district court of Terels county. Independent candidate Worden Griffin seeks to move the case to another county, challenging election contentions for offices in TMivge county.

Hidalgo Austin Tan District Court of Terels County Tmivge County Worden Griffin

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