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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1929

Page

3

South Texas Officers Called to Prove Leahy Sanity

Testimony in Leahy murder case includes sister Mrs Sullivan saying Leahy changed mentally since confinement. Warden Harrell testifies Leahy appears of sound mind though aware of consequences. defense notes executions on death row. Proceedings highlight questions of mental fitness and humane execution practices.

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Publicized courtroom brawl interrupts Leahy trial sessions

A heated trial in Travis county witnesses a dramatic fistfight between defense and state attorneys after a disputed note is challenged. The clash prompts guards to intervene as Leahy's sanity and motive become central with Miss Davidson, Mrs Leahy, and guard Holcomb testifying.

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Bexar County Votes on Hospital Tax

In Bexar County a tight turnout marked Thursday as voters weighed a 10 cent tax on the 100 dollar valuation for the Robert B Green Memorial hospital. County officials expressed optimism despite light participation as polls opened at 8 am and results were not yet counted.

Fexar Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital Perry A. ‘Robertdou Mobertron Jack Burgevid Precicis

San Antonio disputes telephone rate and building plans

City Attorney Jon Ryan says the city has all it needs to oppose the telephone company and will pursue appeal after Judge Titbrell’s decision. The case involves a rate increase of 20 to 34 percent and a new building planned at Martin Street and Auditorium Plaza with outside workers and architects from other cities.

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Police raid on Communist HQ in Paris foils planned August 1 demo

Paris police seized documents alleging Soviet-backed plots to spark a world war in France and trigger civil unrest. Authorities say leaders received funds from the Communist International to organize demonstrations and disobey restrictions. The raid followed Il Humanite listings for a Communist workers’ march and is part of a crackdown described by Prefect Chianpe.

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Pet animals stolen prompt warning and lost and found note

A Jersey cow and a three month old calf were reported stolen from Mire. Meltom Osborn and J. Thompson reported the losses. The notice mentions a pet donkey missing and directs readers to the Lost and Found column for details and solutions.

Mire Meltom Osborn Stone Avenue Tre Re J. Thompson McKay Attert

Weather Threatens Welterweight Title Bout in Detroit

In Detroit July, heavy rain and heat threatened to dampen the Joe Dundeadackle Fields welterweight championship event for 32 000 fans at Michigan State Fair Grounds. Both fighters weigh near 147 pounds and Dun deed’s manager posted a 5000 wager that the champion will meet the weight.

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Rome Honors Church Head

Vatican ceremony at St Peter's marks a solemn Eucharistic benediction as the pope prepares to lead a procession. A vast crowd gathers from across Italy, watched by 15,000 troops and officials from the Italian army and government in the fortified square.

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Aobin Clings To Aays Jet Note From Flight Fame

Thousands of congratulatory messages pour in at Lambert-St. Louis Airport for Dele Jackson and Forrest OBrien after their high altitude flight. The plane weighed 138 1-2 at the examination before takeoff while Jackson tipped the scales at 56. A telegram from Faribault Minn. praised the crew and an envoy from a motion picture theater offered a stage appearance.

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Doctor Ramsey’s Medical Research Legacy and Widow’s Move

The article notes Dr. Ramsey’s dedication to medical research, especially pernicious anemia and malaria, and his three years in Old Mexico studying tropical diseases. It mentions his clinical notes, forthcoming book edited by Birk Ramsey, and his widow Mrs. Ramsey moving to Corpus Christi to pursue new work after his death.

Leshy Ramsey Mre Old Mexico Matuechate Birk Ramsey Willowerness Corpus Christi Bho Tennessee

Bryan's Daughter Seeks Divorce in Beverly Hills

Grace Bryan Hargreaves, daughter of the late William Braemm, files for divorce from Ard Ly Hargreaves president of the First National Bank of Beverly Hills. The couple has lived apart for months at Breager, saying the split is due to differences of temperament.

Los Angeles Grace Bryan Hargreaves William ‘Tennis ‘Braemm Ard Ly

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