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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1928

Page

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Evidence Ready For Presentation In Hickman Kidnapping Case

Defense depositions totaling 500 pages were gathered from Hickman’s friends in Arkansas Oklahoma and Missouri as the case heads toward jury submission next week. Silent witnesses and grim exhibits include a Parker murder scene photograph the butcher Boife discovery a 1509 retainer paid for the girl’s body ransom notes travel records and car prints tied to Hickman and the ransom letters.

Donald Johnson Kansas City Hickman Loshnod Arkansa Oklahoma Missouri Marion Zédy Marion Perker Boife M. Parker

Brain Specialists May Aid Hickman Defense

Brain specialists summoned to evaluate William Edward Hickman warned they may offer a defense angle when testimony begins. Dr. A L Skoog of Kansas City examined Hickman at the jail, declaring the case potentially involves dementia praecox while refusing to confirm rumors of a confession or manipulation involving a 14 year old girl.

Nawa Betvicn Los Angeles Brain Speciilista William Edward Hickman Herdir Bad - Hickman A. L. Skoog Kansas City Frank Dewr Prt Ile Jerome Whish Kansas Gill Hickman Skoog Hickmer

Defense Claims Man Killed Self in Hercanema Trial

In New City Minnesota on October 25 the defense for Mrs Manle Wither seeks to show William J Wither killed himself. Attorneys plan additional testimony Monday to support the claim of self destruction amid charges of poisoning the husband.

Hercanema Newe Service Wikeid City Inn Mra Msnle Wither Willian J. Withes Iser Qetober Moniz

Unidentified Man Falls From Washington Monument

An unidentified man about 30 years old leaped from the 380 foot level of the Washington Monument today. He landed in a snowbank and died from the impact. Authorities reported a grim accident with few details about the deceased or the circumstances.

Washington Monument

Extradition Asked in Robbery Case

Tes Ausyn reports extradition sought for F. T. Arnor charged with stealing an automobile in Clehuime. Governor Moody issued the order as authorities pursue Arnor after an alleged robbery incident.

Saturca Moody Sikapsas F. T. Arnor Clehuime Daitile Tinok

Deportation orders target Catholic nuns in Mexico City

Mexico City reports twenty Homar Catholic nuns arrested in a ginita raid are ordered deported to Lares Texas as authorities enforce Mexican religious law. A bid to arrest Bishop Miguel de San Mora failed, and intrigue outlines factions planning terms with Calles successor.

Mexico City Lares Texas Avs Sfexicon-L Miguel Dle San Mora Bishna San Luis Fotost Red Et Alive Dalisco Roms Sahie Calles Galle Alvavobregun Enecesuor

Snow Blankets North and East Washington Night

Washington marked the sixth anniversary of the Knickerbocker theater disaster as a heavy snowstorm blanketed the area. The 26 inch snowfall six years ago caused the theater collapse. Today traffic was halted, trolley service regressed, and some distant communities were isolated as officials urged workers to go home before dark.

Washington Lincoln

Old 80 Year Old Party Draws Hundreds in Texas

An elderly celebrant party drew about 900 attendees as residents gathered to mark the occasion. Local officials noted the turnout reflected community ties and sustained interest in neighborhood celebrations.

Evening dances and music across Frederie venues

Local notices announce nightly dances and music at multiple Frederie venues including Rive Willow, Crescent Beand Park, and Musi Garden. Listings mention various acts and hosts like Henry’s Sammy Sve, Hoku Kinny, and Theo, inviting everyone to attend and enjoy the events.

Frederie Goel Rausie Dalicg Crescent Beand Park Ciholo Tesax Jimmary Ith Musi ‘S Garden Hoku Kinny Cwdal Mee Birney Wight Cady Henry Sammy Sveanne Kunikey Banca Highland Sundog

New York Traffic Tied Up From Winter Snowstorm

New York was paralyzed by a severe winter storm that began early morning, delaying ships and disrupting traffic. Snow fell rapidly, hindering path digging, with 13 liners reporting docking delays for Monday morning. The storm stretched from The Delaware breakwater north to Boston, causing broad disruption.

New York Thelaware Boston

Chisago Is Promised Relief

In Chicago a promise of relief is offered after today’s meetings. Officials report plans for a new program to ease strain on residents. Extreme cold remains a concern across the Midwest with temperatures near normal in the northwest and river valleys.

Chicago Eeren Eal Mississinny Great Lakes Northwish

Man Declared Not Guilty by Insanity in Slaying Case

In Fort Worth a youth named Campbell was charged with murder and robbery. After a trial, the defense argued insanity and the court ordered a five day sanity examination to determine his mental state during the crime. Local authorities pursue further proceedings.

Trotin Campbell

Jaegeli Acquitted in Blackwell Case Verdict Echoes Emotion

Former bank president Jaegli Jaeggli was acquitted by a district court jury. The courtroom reacted with emotion as the verdict was announced amid a chaotic scene and lingering questions about the case and its implications.

Jaegeli Blackwell CUBR Wea Bin Tram Atwell W. Jaeggli Ero Bonk

Capital Squirrels Go Nutty Facing Food Shortage

Washington observers report capital park squirrels driven by extreme cold and snow to approach pedestrians for food. A frightened animal snatched from a market basket while another leapt atop a child and vanished among shoppers. a bread loaf became a burrow.

Universal Service Washington Capital

Defense preps witnesses in Hill murder trial at Ottawa

In Ottawa Illinois January 28 the defense for Harry Hill 22 of Streator Ill prepared witnesses for presentation next week in the murder trial of his mother Mrs Blize Hill. Defense lawyer Lie ONeill Browne denied rumors of two surprise witnesses. The state failed to prove with two witnesses including a dentist and a clothier that items tied to Mrs Hill matched the victim or the suspect. The defense plans to argue Hill will not plead insanity and instead ask the jury to accept proof of slaying.

Ottawa Tils Ita Harry Hill Til Blize Hill Chick Lie O'Neill Browne Browne George Mason Bil Hill Pr. Masur Wal Hanvon

Moliere Play Schedules at Alamo Heights School Auditorium

The San Antonio Little Theater plans a two play bill featuring August Strindberg The Stronger and Moliere Who Learned Ladies in modern dress at the Alamo Heights school auditorium with performances on February 18 14 and 15. Carl Glick directs with Mrs Hubert Roaster and Mary Marta Tuslor alternating roles in The Stronger. Public seating restricted first two nights with general admission on the third. Tickets available by mail or at Menger Hotel.

San Antonio Lutha Theater August Strindberg Moliere Alamo Heights Carl Glick Angoysced Rachel Field Hubert Roaster Mlay Marta Tuslor Miss Gleaves Little Theater Molter@y Anne Gleaves Glick Sfisses Marion John- 05 Polly Fordivas Martha Lewis Ruth King Alaire Frances Schein Erwin Lange Venn Kennedy Jarrett Beanland Buford Walker Melton Bord Browning Jr Mission

S. P. Traffic Man Travels to Fruit Dealers Meet

John Fr. Monege assistant traffic manager of the Southern Pacific railroad from Houston went to San Antonio on Saturday after a late Friday night with a party of New Orleans fruit jobbers en route to a convention of fruit dealers in Los Angeles.

John Fr. Monege Southern Pacific Railtroad Houston San Antonio New Orleans Los Angeles

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