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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1929

Page

2

Wounded Man's Case Behind Bars for Insanity Plea

Jury to decide if Leaby is of sane mind as guards provided for transport of prisoner from Liberty Hill area to Travels county jail. Warden requests heavy guard and Sheriff to supply protection amid fears of a prisoner escape during trips. District court opens with special judge J. D. Averitt and names several rural jurors from Leander Andice Granger Bartlett and surrounding counties.

EB. PF. Finrreil Hunterille Julie J. D. Moore Leaby Williamton Austin Trnrvell Tap Harsell Willismmon Liberty Hill Evern J. D. Avert Jourtt Leshy Kgutman George -mm O. W. Davis Leand- A G Dolahan Andice B. Schwerlner Schwert J.B. Goode Granger W. Davis Leander R. B. Catfarmer Bartlett J. B. Me

Jury Selection in Williamson County Murder Trial

Jurors from Williamson County endure a lengthy selection process in Georgetown court for the murder trial. Prospective jurors discuss occupations religion capital punishment views and independence of judgment as attorneys challenge each candidate. Judge Moore urges unanimous verdicts with a second sanity hearing if needed. Crowds fill the courthouse and Southwestern University students observe the proceedings with quiet interest.

Andher EB. White Jorcell Toe Cohseay Liberty Till G. R Wilkes Granger Oscar Hollstrom W. G. Wofford Simmons Warry Graves Moore Jaery Dolan Theaw Tararr Shan Mednessar Farmere Willamson County Cera Georgetown Quate Farmer Sisles Southwestern University Leahy Talla Tie Jawsere

Peace Pact Takes Effect In Global Ratification Drive

The treaty advances reach final stage as 16 signatory nations ratify and 26 more deposit instruments with Washington. President Hoover and leaders credit the pact for ending war as a national policy tool, praising Coolidge era negotiators Kellogg and Tealand amid Senate hurdles.

Washington Austria Belgslovania France Britain India United States Greece Honduran Persia Switzerland Venezuela Pacific Hoover Kish Calvin Coolidge Frank Kelloge Coolidge Aristide Teeland Kellopg Cpg Henstorel Worab Idaho Swanson Virginia Rae

Amos Bridge pistol case shocks Corporation City

Amos Bridge, of South Waiters Street, proved his pistol loaded by firing it to test its charge. He was arrested and tried on a charge of discharging firearms within city limits after taking a slip of cartridges and pulling the trigger. Judge Dave Watson ruled on the matter at the trial.

Amos Bridge Waiters Street Wenesday Jiridge Auto Matic Bruce Lons Dave Watson

Four Crops Worth Large Sum Amid Price Swings

Estimates show the four big crops wheat corn oats and rye valued at 3.546 billion dollars, up more than a thousand million in two months as prices rise then fall with harvest timing. A prison outbreak in New York’s Clinton facility is explained by hopeless inmates facing death rather than life. The Prince of Wales tours a Bass brewery in Burton on Trent to observe a special brew.

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Forrest descendant trains at Kelly Field in flying course

Nathan B. Forrest, grandson of the Civil War cavalry general, is listed as advancing through military training at Kelly Field. He completed the primary course at Brooks Field and began the advanced flying course at Kelly Field after graduating from West Point artillery.

Nathan B. Forrest Kelly Second Remaie Bure Memphin Tenn Kelly Field Forrest Cavalry Corps West Point Artillery Brookn

Disabled ex soldier dies near Alamo Pipe plant

A disabled ex soldier found dead Tuesday in weeds near the Alamo Concrete Pipe company off Toefgen avenue was identified Wednesday by Town Talley at 228 Santos street as his nephew. The man, 22 year old Brown, had come to San Antonio last week from Weimar Texas for treatment.

Alamo Concrete Pipe Company Toefgen Avenue Santos Etrett Brown San Antonio Weimar Texas

Endurance Plane Stays Aloft In Night Long Flight

Pilots Jackson and Vorett O Brine aboard the St Louis Rubin push past the eleventh night in the air as observers report fuel, oil spray, and gear issues. The record pace remains hopeful despite engine trouble and shifting counts, with Curtis Robertson Company and local officials offering incentives as the flight nears a new milestone.

Amy Dale Jackson Vorett O' Brine St. Louis Rubin Curtias-Robertson Company Bt. Louis St. Louis Municipal Opera Carth Imler Chamber of Commerce Ag Tadley Watchet Anpeleuo Dave

Minneapolis Still Aloft Monoplane Endurance Flight

A Minnesota monoplane named Minnesota went aloft at 6:40 p.m. Monday from Wold Chamberlain airpark in Minneapolis. Capt. J. Crichton and Owen Haughland piloted an endurance flight over Southwestern Minnesota with planned stops in Willmar, Montevideo, and Olivia while reporting the attempt.

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China Russia chefs talk of peace aim to settle eastern conflict

Soviet envoy in Paris told Foreign Minister Briand Russia will seek peace with China without changing basic footing. Ambassador Dougolevsky discussed efforts to reach a settlement while China’s actions were noted as hindering talks. Norman Armour, U.S. chargé d'affaires, visited to discuss the Rugan Chinese situation in casual terms.

Briand Parib Dovgolevsky Pranve Briand Norman Armour Amecican

Japan Rules on Railway Use for Troops

The Jap Sutai military council today decided to allow the transportation of Chinese troops and ammunition over the Southern Manchurian Railway unless a rendition emergency arms make it inadvisable.

Japan Jap Sutai Military Council Manchurian

Moody Boosting Farm Meeting in Baton Rouge

Governor Moody telegraphed state leaders in Georgia Alabama Oklahoma North and South Carolina urging seven cotton states to join a federal farm board meeting in Baton Rouge Louisiana. The effort aims to address economic problems facing the South as plans for agricultural policy proceed. The message also hints at opportunities in San Antonio real estate as a prudent investment amid moving market conditions.

Austin Iuly Jain Toras Federal Farm Board Baton Rouge South Mody Georgia Alabama Oklahoma North Caroling South Carolina

Travis St. Bridge Flood Menace Urges Replacement

Engineer report to city commissioners warns Travis Street bridge over the San Antonio river is a flood menace. Abutments of the old bridge could be used with a new bridge estimated at about $20,000.

Travis St Menace Travie Steeet San Antonio Hughteee J. Ewing Paul Steifler Wedneyiay

Team Leaders Stators Named by Junior Chamber of Commerce

Stators and four attendance group leaders were appointed by the junior chamber at a luncheon, according to A J Iran classmen of the smithendance committee. A prize will go to the actor whose group posts the best attendance record by year end.

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