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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1928

Page

2

Slayer of Obregon to Be Given Preliminary Hearing Monday

Reporter George Schreiner recounts his delayed meeting with Juan De Leon Toral, the alleged killer of President-elect Alvaro Obregon. The piece describes Toral in custody at Mexico City police headquarters, the morgue and courts, and the tense environment as Mexican officials limit interviews.

Slayer of Obregon George Schreiner Universal Service Newpaper Juan de Leon Torat Alvireo Obregon Mexico Schreiner San Antonio

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Assassin interview confirms Toral's admission of Obregon killing

George Schreiner, former U S A newsman, saw Juan de Toral, the youth who killed General Alvaro Obregon. Officials allowed the interview after reports Toral had been tortured. Toral walked about the room to show injury absence and admitted the killing.

George Schreiner U S. A Juan de Toral Alvaro Obregon Mexico Toral

Slayers Courage Shown In Mexican Courtroom Drama

Report describes General Zerluche and officials, a tense interview over a young man named de Leon Toral, and a civil court push amid claims the matter belongs outside military justice. A cautious press witness notes the room’s silence as the prisoner is introduced and the inquiry continues.

Portrait of Juan Toril in General Zer Tuche’s Court

A fragment from a Mexican trial scene portrays Juan Toril’s calm, defiant bearing before General Zer Tuche and a questioning judge. The narrative highlights Toril’s unusual courage, restrained speech, and a judge’s stern view of punishment in the murder case that shocked the public order.

Tail of Youth Opened It May Be Opened

Mexico City July 23 The young fanatic Tose De Leon Toral who assassinated President-elect Alvaro Obregon will be arraigned on preliminary murder charges Monday Police say lack of autopsy proof complicates the case as the autopsy report is required and General Obregon’s body was hurried to burial with no embalming The political scene shows no decisive changes and efforts continue to ease factional tensions Obregonista factions pace the situation while public access to the inquest remains.

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