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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1929

Page

2

Fight Has Just Begun McKenzie Wires His Father

The article follows the escape and capture of McKenzie, who was moved by train from Seguin toward Huntsville. Deputies confer on final transport plans to Huntsville as supporters in San Antonio seek executive clemency. McKenzie speaks during the journey, alternately jovial and reflective about prison life and aims for clemency.

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One Cent a Day Policy Offer From National Protective Insurance

An advertisement touts a Kansas City backed plan by the National Protective Insurance Association offering $100 a month for 12 months or life benefits with a $3.65 yearly cost. It invites 108000 policies with free 10 day inspection and asks for name age address beneficiary details to mail the policy and optional in force payment.

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Plot to Injure Slayer Sparks Jail Escape Talk

McKenzie faces execution after planning to escape from the San Antonio jail. He praised courage and endurance while awaiting transfer by train to Hill County, endorsed by friends and officials, and drew attention to clemency petitions as governors consider commutation.

Legislator Nat Aiding McKenzie in Contested Clemency Fight

National politicians rally around McKenzie amid a tense clemency dispute over Hour treet convict Tete Mc Hengle. Rep Pyry Anderson denied ties to the case while signaling caution about religious implications and executive mercy. Measured comments from others hint at a lengthy, politically charged process.

Tete Mc Hengle Hourtreet Pyry Anderson Cnnforeince Teayor Cuir Soissontes Sith Eteeney Anderson McKenzie Eadiary Auederean Msg Logiciatir Melind Tatkerd

Pete Cleared If Charges On Dice Link

Police in Jonsessi report a man nicknamed John A Tete being cleared of charges after a letter from attorney Joy McKenzie confirmed possession of a dice set. The missive, said to come from a Washington hotel in Tulsa Oklahoma, suggests the dice were obtained through a contact to aid a planned escape.

Jonsessi John A Kenzie Hustaville Joy MeKensie McKenzie Washington Yulsa Okla Aone

Dr A B Cox to Aid Commerce Survey

AUSTIN Jan 26 Dr A B Cox director of the bureau of business centers at the University of Texas has been invited to join a committee for a sweeping survey of the Southwest funded by an 85000 appropriation. The panel to meet in Houston Jan 30 includes prominent industrialists and business leaders from Texas Oklahoma Arizona Louisiana Arkansas and New Mexico.

Austin de. A. Us Bureau of Business Fenters University of Tewas Haveeen Southwest Houston Texas Oklahoma Arizona Louisiana Arkanens New Mesivo

California Town Richest of Its Size

California town touts wealth for its size with 19 500 average assessed value per acre within city bounds totaling 40 707 000. Per capita wealth listed at 8 820, highlighting its relative affluence in the wart era.

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Morrow Bids His Friends Goodbye in Washington

Dwight W. Morrow, who agreed to serve as ambassador to Mexico under President Elect Hoover, visited Washington to bid farewell before returning to Mexico City. He said he discussed the move with President Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg.

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Al Jolson Arrives in Los Angeles

Al Jolson arrives in Los Angeles ending a whirlwind trip. He is greeted at the station by his wife Rudy Keeler and officials from a motion picture company.

al Jolson Los Angeles New York Rudy Keeler

Hospital Fire Causes Fourty Dollar Loss

A hospital fire Saturday afternoon at Salvation Arms near 400 Broadway caused forty dollars in damage. The blaze started in a heater placed near the infant section. A six month old dog was reported missing and linked to the incident as authorities investigate.

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Pete McTanzie Leaves L A Jail Without Visit From Friends

Friends on the fifth floor of Bexar county jail recall Pete McTanzie’s sudden departure on Saturday as he awaits the next two months of his sentence in Mountavius. They defend him, say he was misunderstood, and remember his Bible readings and hopeful talks with fellow inmates.

John M’kenzie Sam Street Bexar County Buntsville John Gar Tereol Pete McTanzie Tmuntavius

Killing Case Nears Jury in Kenedy Shooting

Karnes City reports closing testimony in the Norman Sunday murder case over K B Bowen, killed June 24. Bowen widow Sarah Bowen testified her husband was unarmed when shot by Sunday as defense and prosecution prepare for jury deliberation.

Karnes City Norman K. B. Bowen Kenedy Sarah Bowen Suan'k Tunday

John Bell 48 to Be Buried Monday

John Bell age 48 of Fairview died in San Antonio Saturday afternoon. Burial Monday morning at 40 atolnok residence of hig new Fletcher Bell 205 Welena street, body to Fairview for burial. Surviving relatives include widow Mrs Della Te a daughter rt Hien Haden Tony Beach Ca sand Fletcher Tell San Antonio and Alfred Verlin Trell Fairview four brothers Nobert Bell Poteet Tor Bell Eloreyville Tl Y Well Nig Springs aunt Mace Bell Jackson county three sisters Mrs Sallie Winn Amphon Mrs Annie TumMinton Curriza Springs and Mrs Emma Winn Yuma Swaps! Swapd! Anything you want to trade will find a new buyer quickly through Classified ip.

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Sixteen Cars Derailed in Texas Freight Train Crash

A Southern Pacific freight train derailed near Toriene, eight miles west of Texline, injuring no crew but possibly three hoboes feared dead. Three gasoline cars burned after a tank exploded, blocking the main line for most of the day.

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