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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1931

Page

8

Uhr Case Arguments in crowded courtroom details

In a packed courtroom on Friday, Exar Uhr the 12 year old adopted son faced the court as the state asked the jury to impose the death penalty on the woman he calls mother Mira Abi. The defense planned to argue as testimony closed and Judge Anderton prepared to give instructions to the jury.

Fretens Frday Exar] Uhr Mira Abi Fumo Slumoan Wan Corr Walter Tyoen Fridos W. B Anderton

Night Coughing Cure by Three Specialists

A breakthrough remedy Mentodene promises to end terrible nightly coughing. It claims internal menthol blend clears bronchitis poisons, strengthens the system, and delivers restful sleep without expensive sprays or ointments. Money-back guarantee if not fully better the next morning.

Utgard Nonce

Trial of Daniel Uhr opens as defense cross examines

District Attorney Walter Tynap will press for the death penalty as the trial opens with jury selection and several witnesses. Defense witnesses recount years of turmoil including incidents with Mollie Jetty and the accused woman Mrs Uhr. Trials recounts lengthy cross examinations and testimony about medicines, nervous headaches, and alleged statements signed October 18.

Walter ‘Tynap Daniel Abrams Elery Mollie Jetty Cle Matthews Hha Allorsern Uhr Lexie Jones Donald Walker Fort Sam Hourlou Daniel Uhr A. J. Ke Baochez U Mee

Hospital bill turned down by county over maintenance funds

County officials grapple with financing the Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital as County Attorney says 25 cent tax limit for general funds caps further taxation. Mayor Chambers rejects paying $47,039.22 and cites constitutional tax limits while awaiting county talks.

Diesuss Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital D. F. Devin Chambers Dlog Odi UW. A. Wurzbach Dalla General County Eicar G. Garves Waller Kendall

Wilkins Elected President of Association of American College

Dr. Ernest H. Wilkins president of Oberlin College was elected president of the Association of American College at the annual meeting in Indianapolis January 23.

Dance At KC Hall By Bruffenty Association

A dance by the Bruffenty association of the San Antonio junior college is announced for Saturday night at the Knights of Columbus hall, January 31. Indoor track meet opens with a meet between Chicago and Loyola University. Courtroom scene features fortune teller tale and witness testimony.

K.C. Hall Bru Fenty’ Association San Antonio Joninr College Knights of Columbus of Chicago Loyola University North Aide Ned Merri Intenga

64 Applicants for Citizenship Get Final Tests

Preparatory to final naturalization in Federal court, 64 applicants faced their last examinations before O. F. Turker, district director, Friday morning. The list includes three ex-Afghans seeking naturalization under a special act exempting most requirements. four women born in the United States but expatriated by marriage seek repatriation Saturday morning. Turker noted the act’s limited impact since its July 1930 enactment.

O. F. Turker Diatrict Ts Cours Turker Tucker

Kansas House Passes Muir Bill for Death Penalty

The Kansas House of Representatives approved the Muir Bill, establishing execution by electric chair or life imprisonment as alternatives for first degree murder. The vote was 80 to 56, sending the measure to the Senate.

Topara House of Representatives Muir Kansas Senate

Prohibition Eulogy Stopped by House Technicality

A Texas House session halted a prohibition eulogy for ory Lan and 18th Amendment support when a point of order prevented debate. Forbes and Farmer led the resolution, Harrelson objected, ending Farmer’s remarks. The Garrett cotton acreage cut plan failed 54 to 51 but remained under consideration. A bagging substitution resolution passed. veterans' funding measures were referred to federal relations committee.

Austin Jon House of Representatives Forbes Weatherford Farmer Bort Worth Harrelson el Paso India Federal Relations Communee

Makes You Forget You Have False Teeth Ad

An advertisement promotes Fasteeth powder to secure false teeth on plates so they stay comfortable without gummy tastes. It claims no gum irritation, avoids embarrassment, and is available at Summers drug stores and other druggists.

Defendant in suit charges forgery in federal case

In a federal proceeding led by A. S. Walker receiver for the insolvent First National Bank of Kingahuey, Celetree Ogletree denied signing checks drawn on the bank. He admitted to viewing one check as an old form but said he could not identify the others due to clever imitations of his signature. Walker also accuses Ogletree as administrator of the estate of Mrs. E. C. Ogier.

Bor Opletres Roxuit A. S. Walker First National Bank of Kingahuey Thal Pridagy Ank Celetree Algun Walker Insieges Ogletree Eatale E. C. Ogier

Brophy Is Forced Down in China

Biplanes of G. W. Sirophy of Los Angeles were forced to land in Chekiang province due to fog while en route from Shanghai to Canton. Court hearing in a case involving notes to the bank totaling about $700 featured Ogletece claiming payment and presenting audited books, with several defendants absent. Witnesses included Judea Joseph B. Dibrell and John Horo of Seguin, and defense attorney Ire h R. Robertson.

G. W. Sirophy Los Angéles Churiion Chekiang Province Shanghai Canton China Philip Ogletece Eber Elis Ogletree Walker Judea Joseph B. Dibrell John Horo Seguin Iireh R. Robertson

Captain and Rebels Blamed in Inquiry

A meritless court in Hamburg named blame extending to the Denvilians for the events in Rio de Janeiro harbor last October involving Hamburg American passengers and Braxitan revolutionaries.

Hamburg Geomacy Jam Zie— UA Rio de Janeiro

Mac's Black Lotion Anticeptic for South Health

Fragmented ad style copy touts a dental health remedy promising pain relief and overall body well being. It claims the mouth affects the body and urges readers to follow dentist advice to keep the mouth strobe healthy and pain free.

South

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