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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1929

Page

3

Leahy Pleads Insanity as Death Nears in Me Date

In Dalles Sanford Pennsylvania a chaotic wedding plan arises as Olivec T English, general manager of the Red Ball motorcoach line, and Miss Myra Planck announce an intended wedding in mid July. The Rev J D Pinkston of the First Methodist church will perform the ceremony once set.

Sanford Olivect Red Ball Motorcoach Line Myra “Planck Meliney Dalles Pliny J.D. Pinkston

Prison Break Closed Affair at Clemens State Prison

Investigation into the escape of 48 inmates from Clemens State Prison is described as a closed matter by W A Paddock, head of the state prison commission. Capt W M Hickman, manager of the firm, could not explain how contraband items were smuggled to the convicts.

Silver Attempted Death by Own Action Save by Two Says Warden

HUNTSVILLE Texas July line reported by warden E. Harrell that inmate Silver attempted suicide by jumping from the third floor of the prison hospital. Two other convicts intervened. Silver was placed in solitary confinement to quiet his nerves but has since been returned to the prison laundry.

Huntsville Texse Harrell Silver Warrell Wmengus Queer Ominors Leahy Sisantry Atti Davit Georgetoway de A Ramses Mathia Kesns Crimson Mnenne Leary San Antonio Sullivan Corpus Leaby L. N Toudreau Prizon Nat Bair Jeaby Mieker Juan Flores Ophelio Herrero Mason County Percy Noward el Paso Purts Bold Tanthers Marshall Failiff Livahy Dr. Stamsey Mathis Auny Roberto Martinez Stamsey South Texas Ed Villareal Laredo Sheriffs Martinez Villareal Sam Street Summit Avenue Yeahy George Weat Murier Bfartinex Williamson County Texas Peter McKenzie C. €. Wells

West Texas sheriffs convene elect officers and plan next meeting

Sheriff delegates from Boerne Dallas Valvéstom Paintrock and Austin attend the West Texas Sheriffs convention with Arwstrong urging reform of the penitentiary system. Carl McWilliams elected president, John Hingham vice president, Robert Goodfellow secretary treasurer, with plans to meet August in Colorado City and a 1930 convention in El Paso.

Frou Vogé Threewale Boerne al Hood Dallas R. E. Birk Valvéstom Ed Miller Paintrock Gherifté Stohette Gardfellow Austin Reberief Coun Arwstrong Witih Weisedale Ut Bble Hfers Tfme Sheriffs’ Convention Agai Colorado City Bob Miller Palntrack Cnttle House Senate West Carl McWilliame Gf Fallinger Texas Sheriffs’ Association Binyard Houston John JP. Hingham Bell County Robert Goodfellow Irenenrer Melle Linms Agting Uice Pret Plb. Hill Brterian Church Fi Pasa

Young Girls Have Earning Power in New York

Albany July 11 The state education department reports that two fifths of the thousands of girls between ages 14 and 17 who attend coordination schools in New York state earn from 11 to 15 dollars a week. The finding highlights earnings potential for young workers within the program.

Albany New York State State

Death Row Execution Looms for Leahy in Mathis Case

A lengthy account details the planned execution of Harry J Leahy, convicted of murdering Dr. Ramses in Mathis. The piece describes the looming death by electric chair, the preparations, and the fates of Leahy’s fellow inmates, including prior trials and the lengthy manhunt that led to his capture.

Dian Tio Neustal

Serbian patriot murders Austrian heir apparent

A fragment from Today notes a Serbian patriot murder of the Austrian heir, plus terse remarks on Yugoslavs, Balkan tensions, and League of Nations concerns. It mentions President Hoover favoring post office reform and a separate anecdote about a young Englishwoman disrupted at a royal gate.

Valkan League of Nations

Poundmaster Face Death Charge After Clyde Latham’s Death

An assault to murder charge against Fiphrain Deckard follows the death yesterday of Clyde Latham. District Attorney C Ridden reports the case emerged from a Saturday argument over release terms, with law notes and a guarded tone reflecting a Texas-influenced courtroom scene.

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