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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1929

Page

2

McKenzie to Die. Court Sets Execution Date

The judge sentences McKenzie to death and schedules March 31 for the execution after special statements from the condemned man. McKenzie recounts prison mutiny, escape, and the September 10 incident, defending his actions and pleading for time to present his case.

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One Lesson Yet Warproofs Nations and a Political Drift

A fragmented column blends wartime reflections on soul and peace with political caricatures. It cites France and Britain, debates organization, and warns that nations must be ready for war. It mentions an oil magnate clash and a Singapore bound figure, plus a $5,000,000 auto financing plan linked to aviation growth.

France England William Wiesong Europe

Just Before the Battle Mayor Leads Epochal Golf Journey

Mayor Chambers and Jacob Rubiala line up for a city streets golf journey described as epochal. Chambers wears a flame color, adding a colorful presence as the parade-like event unfolds through urban blocks.

Mayor Chambers Jacob Rubiala Ag Mr. Chambers

Crum to Lead Fight to Save McKenzie

Crum plans a campaign to sway Governor Madison and the San Antonio public to commute Pete McKenzie's death sentence to life imprisonment. He will present a petition with about 2700 signatures and urge letters to the governor as the case moves toward approval or reprieve.

Rolle VY. Crum Mark Sli Pete McKenzie Austin Pardoneal Mtillion Rt. Mark'n San Antoniony Rann Pine de Crum Guversop Maddy Doncuirleay Executiva

First of Scouting Cruisers Launched

Camden N J December launching of the 10,060 ton cruiser Salt Lake City at a New York shipyard marks a new chapter in naval construction. The ceremony celebrates the Sprlaware river program and the birth of fighting ships, foreign and American, amid a push by congress to expand shipbuilding capacity.

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Funeral Held for Alexander Ramsey in Winchester Texas

Funeral services were held in Winchester Texas Wednesday for Alexander Ramsey age 3 who died Tuesday at 155 Croftant Avenue. Ramsey leaves his mother Minnie Brigger of Winchester and Sallie Pavey of Meritame, plus a large extended family. The obituary text is incomplete and garbled, with several names and details unreadable.

Winchester Texas Alexander ‘Kninver Croftant Avenue Ramsey Tennessee Antinn Minnie Brigger Sallie Pavey Meritame Heather Dobn Mainkey Hinithville Geandehlidean Ani Lworel

Rescue Efforts Beef Up For Wallowing Ships in Atlantic Gale

The freighter Florida and tanker Dunne deike drift in a 16 mile gale as rescue ships America and President Harrison race toward the scene. Captains Fried and Guthrie report rough seas, limited speeds, and hopes to reach dawn with aid.

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Flay Foolish Action of Senate Sparks Prohibition Debate

Washington reports a heated clash over a prohibition funding bill as the House and Senate clash in conference. Rep La Guardia of New York argues the amendment would waste budget and hinder enforcement while Mellon weighs spending, insisting the administration cannot force funds and warning that a full federal enforcement system would cost hundreds of millions.

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San Antonio Public Series Stockholders Meet

The annual stockholders meeting of the San Antonio Public Series company will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Trinity 2, according to We B. Tattle, president. The notice urges stockholders to attend and vote on company matters in the scheduled session.

San Antonio Public Series Company Trinity We B. ‘Tattle

Mutiny On Ship Suppressed By Fifty Soldiers

Fifty soldiers from the Tampico garrison quelled a mutiny aboard the Norwegian steamship Victoria. Bailoré and several others were seriously wounded, with additional crew under treatment for lacerations. The incident occurred as tensions erupted on board the Victo during port unrest.

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