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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1929

Page

2

Fahy Found Ten Die Desane Must Face Charity

Fahy is found guilty of ten deaths and faces the death sentence or life imprisonment. The case was given to the jury at 2:20 after Judge Blanton of San Antonio closed the arguments with an impassioned plea to the emotions of the jurors. The verdict, signed by foreman J. E. McMaster, was to the judge. The defense filed a motion for a new trial based on improper jury impaneling and the verdict being signed by the foreman. Gates argued that the strain of seeing five men die could drive anyone insane. The courtroom was packed and crowded beyond capacity as arguments continued.

Od Blanton San Antonio Desa Bisfs Blanton J. E. MicMaster Gates Huntsville

Bremen Goes After News Record in Insanity Verdict Case

The trial features defense attorneys E. B. Simmons A. B. West and Hartman with state counsel W. C. Wofford and Harry Graven as special eraser for the state. Leahy's death sentence is reviewed after a lengthy appeal process. Martinez testified against Leahy and received a 991 year sentence for his role. A $10,000 reward was offered for the doctor’s body. Ten of the twelve jurors were farmers in a landmark case.

Arcumente Agarnet E. B. Simmons West A.C. “Hartman W. OC. Wofford Harry Graven W. H. Blanton Leahy Georgetown George West San Antonio Murner Doctor Ramsey Roberto Martinez Martinez State Slive

Do You Want to Be Independent in Daily Light Classified

A fragmented ad urges readers to pursue an independence dream through a business opportunity. It touts small cash gains with payable monthly terms and presents the proposal as a first step toward personal independence, though language is garbled and informal.

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Germanys giant air freighter to cross sea to South America

In Travemünde Germany on July 21 three star tri motor air freighters were accepted by Luftwaffe director Julius Merkel for a trans Atlantic freight and air mail service. The Romar Oying yachts will in October begin a staged voyage to Buenos Aires via Southampton and the Canaries. No passengers will be carried.

Travemuende Germany Romar Oying Lufthanes Transallen Dcervice Julius Merkel South América Bremen Romar Direovar Merkel Ater Momar Lato Amorica Buenos Aires Southampton Lingon Canaries Cape Verde Grands Fernando State South America Hia de Janeiro

Record Flier Still Aloft

The observation tent chronicles the Robin airship mission with pilot notes from O Brine and crew. The craft reports two weeks aloft and a refueling tally of 63 contacts with its supply ship, while plans call for 80 to 90 gallons of fuel and an updated light and battery. A near collision with a newsreel plane interrupted a refuel, leading to the air mission ban on the Bitar aerial movement.

O'Brine Nical Red Jackson Anu Shorty P. V. Charler Bitar

Houston Aspirants May Accept Defeat

Houston pilots Joe Glasa and G G Loomis failed to set a new airplane endurance record aboard the Fillion Dollar Cue. They landed at 6:45 AM after roughly 221 hours aloft and declined specifics on a second attempt, noting the St Louis Robin holds the record. They may try again in a different aircraft if they attempt another endurance flight.

Mglsson Joe Glasa G. G. Loomis Houston St. Louis Glass Loomis

Narrow Escape During Midair Collision Aboard Refueling Plane

Robin Narrowly escapes a midair collision over St Louis when a photographer’s attempt for close-ups endangers Dale darkson and Forest Trineytronat. I V Chaffee and Major C Ray Wankat witness the near miss as a Fokker looms close to the supply aircraft during a gasoline transfer. Bruises mark Chaffee after he was violently tossed against the refueling plane.

Robin Lorik Forest

Radio Week Opens August 5 in City Display

A large radio week event opens August 5 featuring numerous distributors and brands. Exhibitors include Vernant Brothers Earl radio Radio Equipment Co Majeatio ratio Straus Frank Co Atwater Kent Southern Equipment TR C 4 Crosley Texas Electrics Temple Radio Brunswick Balke Collen fer and many city dealers. Prominent names listed include Karotkin Furniture King Furniture Fox Househald A F Beyer Jack Conaway Thomas Leisan Thomas Goggan Jaske Brothers Music firms Faw cette Furniture Praeger Hardwater Walthall Paramount Liberty Eagle Martin Wright and Milam.

Atla Sela Vernant Brothers Ear Radio Equipment Company Majeatio Ratio Straus-Frank Company Atwater Kent Radio Southern Equipment Company C. 4 Crosley Texas Electrics Temple Radio Brunswick Balke Collenfer Brunswick Ross Baker

Mrs Conti Poison Scare Tells Police Of Flight Incident

Mrs Patricia Conti wife of Austrian nobleman Captain Albert Conti lies in critical condition at Queen of Angels hospital after a suspected poison attempt. She told police her son sought Mollywood hotel to end her life while her husband was injured in bed next to her. The case follows a dramatic airborne incident with pilots Tobin and Jackson and others aboard a damaged flight.

Valyermal Servien Los Angeles Patricia Conti Ziegheld Albert Conti Queen of Angela Hospital Nerr Bedaid Hospital

Bremen of the North German Lloyd Sets Eastward Crossing Try

New York July 27 1915 Bremen began a west to east voyage from Byseklsy aimed at breaking the eastward Atlantic record. Captain Ziegenbein expected Cherbourg hoped to reach by Thursday morning 3150 miles from Ambrose lightship in about 4 days 22 hours surpassing Manitona’s 5 days 1 hour 30 minutes. A crowd of 12000 cheered as 200 passengers bid farewell and hoped for a faster passage aided by favorable winds and the gulf stream.

Bremen New York Lloyd Line Byseklsy Vantnin Leopold Ziegenbein Cherbourg Thursay Ambros Channel Manitonia Waa

Youth and music mix in a Lisbon story and heat in boats

The article notes O'Malley plans to stay and return singing Home Sweet Home. It mentions two young Americans John Van Ren and Wilner Allison defeating French players Covhet and Morutra in a tennis match. It also references Italian influence and a crowded pier area with gulomobiles and pedestrians.

O'Malley John van Ren Wilner Allison Covhet Morutra Texas New Jersey

7000 To Take Short Course At College Station

Beverthemend Texas pioneers head to College Station Monday for the annual short course. Pred W. Mally notes 65 boys and girls with 20 adult leaders from Bexar County making the trip. Ida F. Heynolds will lead the girls group. Paul A. Cungus and T. J. Raider assist with the boys group. The event features agricultural talks and practical farming lessons by instructors from the college.

Texas Fermern College Station Pred W. Mally Bear County San Antonio Bexar County Paige Ing. Jung Lo Misa Ida F. Heynolds Paul A. Cungus T. 3 Raider Mally

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Fahy Desane Char Mo Carridare Brougbi Dhes Whatey D. B. Wood Aen I G Leopold Ziegenben U. S Kodak Kodak Headquarters Abd. Hawtin Gunter Hotel NIA Cory Chaffee Dackson Resagn Qinti Chaffee Inter Jackson Ogring Bent Anaieid United States Home, Sweet Home Jobo Payne Library of Ontress Sicily Italy Frank Bros Clothes Doctors Alem Plea Ostlee Moura San Antonio and Vicinity Palm Beach
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