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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1932

Page

2

McKenzie Escapes Death Cell Inmate Breakout

Details of an audacious escape at the jail involve McKenzie breaking from the death cell between midnight and 7 am. Investigators traced a possible outside job with a roof ladder and sawed rivets, while Rangers along the border joined the manhunt and officials speculated on confederate help and a planned rearmament from a prior 1930 attempt.

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History reviewed in pictures of Milan jail escape

In a 1931 report a jeweler's saw blade discovery in a cell on November 18 shows an escape attempt failing again. The photo features Chief of Detectives Sam Street, tied to the McKenzie killing conviction for which Street was shot.

Cunyi Letther Atten Bie Teller Yhe Jeter Viet Plang Christina New Orleans Arkanske Brovier Arkenenr Hive Questlinita Alfonrs Newton Jr Weaderly Finas Pete Melcnzie Sam Street Mckenzie Angel Barloco Sam James F. N. Flores West Poplar Street Chief Street San Pedro Avenue Bexar County Ilis

McKenzie Guts Urs Escapes and Insanity Ruling

A chaotic case unfolds with McKenzie tied to Montreal Detective Street in WHE court. An insanity ruling leads to confinement at Antonia state hospital after an escape attempt and a failed second sanity hearing. Detective Chief Street pursues McKenzie amid prior killings and a dramatic escape.

Brent Petohart Ellors Terreth McKenzie Chief Street Frand Suushful Kiliey Jeneed

Rail Unions Seek to Reach Decision Amid Strike Turmoil

Fragmented reports indicate rail unions struggled to reach a decision after a day of talks and protests. Ten unions had already taken action, while thirteen remained undecided as tensions rose over wage demands and service disruptions.

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Fifth Victim of Thallium Dead in Fresno

Authorities learned that five American laborers died after consuming cake laced with thallium in Fresno California. The victims included 22 year old Nicholosa Navez a mother of four who preceded the others in death.

Fresno Calif Dan

German Starts on Row Boat Sea Trip

LISBON ist Vale Youth Jet Iving Wear At AURAL Co Paw in Newark tap en mate Landes trip faces rough seas as crew faces delays and navigation challenges during a maritime voyage from Newark into the Atlantic.

Lisbon Ist — Vale Aural Co Paw Newark The Landes

Uncle Sam Retains Print Laurels

Washington scene notes the U S government printing office continuing to produce vast quantities of printed matter during wartime. It highlights figures on circulation and productivity, naming Carter and others connected to the press, reflecting national print strength.

Uncle Sam Washington, D. C Dan Fenze Carter Pitti

Unclear OCR item hints at weather and pricing notes

Fragmentary text references precipitation costs and amounts, with scattered figures and place names. The lines mention Tolnt, Natal, fedss, AG, and a possible reference to ORD versus Werden. Overall the passage reads as a garbled set of measurements and notes without a coherent event.

Natal

Valley Band Men to Attend Parley in Fort Worth

Donna Texan band directors will meet Saturday morning for the annual convention of the Terex Teayd ars association. Tom Moore, Donna public schools band director, will represent the section. Harlingen will host the vale fad contest in May.

Valley Band Parley Donna Texan Dan Kisalles Ea Phuralay Terex Teaydars Association Syd Simday Fort, Worth Tom Moore Donna Public Schools Harlingen

Clerk Seeks County Judge Post Amid Bid for Clerk

A candidate announces for the county clerk’s office while another contender runs for district clerk. The race tracks toward the county government ballot with filings in the election cycle. Waiting candidates include Willse Waites and other contenders from the precinct commissions.

Llinutys Toaas Jn Wiiews

Tax Collections in Corpus Cite Decline Noted

Unclear OCR notes show tax collection figures for Corpus C with references to January and totals around 520 141220, mentioning payments and expected figures for the fiscal season. Names, dates, or precise places are fragmented in the available text.

Elpes With Wife's Mother at San Francisco Event

Charles Collins and Mrs Mary E Williams sat during a wedding reception. Collins claimed there is no other-law dispute, stating the families have long thought well of the union. He noted tensions with his wife's relatives as events unfolded.

San Francisco Charles A Collins Collins Mary E. Williams Relling

Obedience and belief amid turmoil in distant church view

The piece reflects on spiritual focus during sorrow as ecclesiastics gathered and news from Russia worsened. It cites Dr. Moore and Dr. White’s clinic and claims germ theory and antiseptics can restore health, noting old age and the harsh path people face as cited in a referenced sermon.

Lr. White Tarurrdy Moore White

Ruth Judd Air Childhood Trial In Court

A frail scene unfolds as the Rev Marvey Toy McKinnell and the mother defend Ruth Judd in a murder case. Witnesses recount a troubled upbringing, a fanatical crowd on the island, and a dramatic gallows reference while the trial presses toward verdict.

Botlroom Crix Ton NSI Uthful Nuit Juhl Omle I Sanity Marvey Toy McKinnell Crom Duelington Neayer Ae Meinl Tilde Reid McKinnell MrKinnell Warves Speaktown Toe Mir Vibe

Harvard Accent Is Mystery Warbled by Radio Ad Analysts

Fragmentary OCR text references Harvard accent and a radio announcer hiring ad. Mentions Jan Maas, a 47 year old male, and intrigue over what Harvard accent truly sounds like. No clear events or outcomes emerge from the readable portion.

Cam Eluuimgi Maas Harvard Warvard

So You'll Know Him John M Pate McKenzie McKenzie Escape Warning

A convict named John M Pate McKenzie alias Pate McKenzie five feet seven inches tall about 145 pounds 28 years old ruddy complexion blue eyes light chestnut hair escaped the Bexar county jail last Wednesday. He is described as dangerous and heavily armed and likely to resist capture. Citizens should notify authorities if seen.

John M Pate McKenzie Sam Street Bexar County

Filipinos Admit Poison Plot Against Restaurant Boss

Filipino waiters Toni Dylir and Paul Cachallen confess to poisoning employer Amart Pressman, who owned a restaurant in Ban Francisco. They claim fear of dismissal prompted the plan. Police arrest the two and investigate motive and method.

Ban Francisco Eri Paul Cachallen Bisemisin Toni Dylir Arrestoy Lodar Conforem Aamart Pressman

Kelly Commander Flies to Laredo During Operations

Kelly Field commander Lieutenant Colonel AL Th Gingott led a flight to Laredo on Wednesday morning in five certain planes as part of tie down and return drills. The group planned to return in the afternoon after completing the mission.

Kelly Laredo Lient Col AL Th Gingott Kelly Fiell Re EL Ttern Atrelace Athenend Tarede

Mrs Dial Installed As Eastern Storm Marshal

Mrs Dial was installed as marshal of the Eastern Storm Torss at the Masonic temple on Tuesday night. The live ceremony was conducted by Mrs Metle Lemlinson of Wallace, with Warthy prawil angizon of the onder in attendance.

Preston ‘Dial Wan Torss Ab Ie Masonic Temple Mra Metle ‘Lemlinson Af Wallace Warthy Prawil Angizon The Onder

South American Business Better Parity Soon in Trade Deals

South American markets show renewed strength as major nations push for improved public trade relations. Officials from key economies reaffirm commitments to streamline commerce and bolster regional growth amid ongoing negotiations with international partners.

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