San Antonians debate revival of whipping post law
San Antonians favor or oppose reviving the whipping post as a punishment for gendered offenses. Figures including Judge John F. Onion and Herman H. Ochs comment on public penalties versus humane concerns. Local voices discuss whether public whippings deter wife beating and molestation, with opinions split among civic leaders and residents.
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San Antonio Humane Society
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Luther Faces Grand Jurors In City Political Theater
The piece outlines a chaotic Texas GOP primary in the Fourteenth district. Wurzbach and Knetsch contend with factional strife, ballot disputes, and legal questions over candidate filings. Wurzbach, the lone Texas Republican congressman, attacks the state organization while Knetsch runs against him. A Bexar County GOP meeting devolved into a riot over proxies.
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Holzschuher
Fachs
Fred E. Sneisch
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Texas
Republican
Bexar County
Scouting Leader Calls Brutal Remedies for Wife Beaters
Police matron urges practicable methods to curb wife beating and favors drastic penalties. Arthur S L Micheel, Alamo Council Boy Scouts of America commissioner, supports public exposure and 30 days of hard labor in a granite quarry to deter such men.
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Alamo Council
Boy Scouts of America
Fatal streetcar accident claims Mrs. Rios in Santa Rosa
Mrs. Rios, a longtime Laurel Street resident, was struck by a streetcar at North Elores Street near Alamo as she crossed en route to breakfast. She suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries and died at Santa Rosa Infirmary after witnesses saw her step into the road and an ambulance arrived. Her benefactress arrived moments too late to see her alive.
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Santa Rosa
Public Service Company
Life of Shame Revealed by Woman in San Antonio Interview
The woman described being assaulted by men in her apartment while her husband was away. She initially did not seek police help, but later told detectives the full story as her husband had threatened her with death.
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San Antonio
Eaks
Vanderbilt House Price Sparks Real Estate Debate
The Vanderbilt New York mansion at Fifty-seventh Street and Fourth Avenue drew $4.5 million, with Frederick Brown calling it dirt cheap yet preferring buys sellable to many. He once planned to buy for $1.1 million, paying $2.6 million in wait. Freethinkers protest Cardinal visit to City Hall over Vatican questions. Governor Smith and Mayor Walker faced calls to receive the Pope’s envoy, arguing Vatican ties reflect governance.
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Walker
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College of Cardinals
Wilson Memorial School Renamed to New Rochelle High School
WEW ROCHELLE NY July 1. P Woodrow Wilson Memorial high school has been renamed plain New Rochelle high school. The Republican aldermen decided that they were bound to remove school questions from partisan politics.
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N.Y
Woodrow Wilson
Memorial High School
Plain New Rochelle High School
Yeager Denied New Trial In Bank Robbery Case
Judge Fitzhugh denied Otis Yeager a new trial after seven years for alleged participation in the San Antonio National Bank robbery. Notice of an appeal was given, $5000 bond set. Arguments by state and defense dominated Thursday morning as Yeager, second of four indicted, faces continued case. Kenneth Smith previously received a 15 year sentence. Collins faced three hung juries.
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Thirty-seventh District Court
Otis Yeager
San Antonio National Bank
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Collins
Princess Ileana Injured in Fall in Romania
Princess Ileana daughter of Queen Marie has sustained serious internal injuries after falling from a hammock. Reports from Constanza indicate the incident occurred recently and concern her health status amid rumors about a possible royal marriage.
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Bucharest
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Constanza
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