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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
14
State closes rebuttal in McCasland arson case with a single witness, Ranger Kim McCoy, tied to Sherman mob activity. Official notes a patrol to Sherman to protect a debt. details remain unclear as testimony concludes.
Maj Gen James F B Fechel chief of the Air Corps and Capt Ira C Enger noted army pilot told Browns ville 30 a.m. Thursday for Panama press reports from that city single Alice spending the night at Duncan field as guests of Gen Charles H Danforth they left at 0 30 a m for Brownsville arriving 9 30 a m badly hindered by weather and mechanical troubles they expected to reach Panama Thursday afternoon landing at a black and red low winged Lockheed monoplane at Mumgan field shortly before
On trial for attacking a white woman, a state witness testified he saw McCausland and another Bes carrying a can containing gas on the courthouse lawn. Defense attorney A Carlisle pressed to reveal more about the courthouse fire background, arguing the jury should focus on the assault charges, while a mob burned the courthouse after attempts to lynch the Black defendant.
The board of directors meets at noon Thursday at the Plaza hotel to discuss a new home for the chamber of commerce after July 1. B B Kifer reports on possible sites as the group weighs transferring executive offices to the Smith-Young tower and plans to rehouse before the Aztec building lease ends July 1. The aviation committee, chaired by Jack Beretta, met earlier at 10 am.
San Diego report on the girl market trial notes the first witness testifies after jury selection. defendant William Jebelmann pleads his own case in a defense described as pauper and millionaire, with several San Diego attorneys listed for codefendants Olive Clark Day and others.
A report from San Antonio shows G. A. Monkhouse of Marfa meeting with Chaumbers for terms with the Chamber of Commerce and bank leaders. Fort D. A. tor sa evacuated by arms as Fort Russell closes. Monkhouse then conferred with Congressman Harry M. Tur Seguin and Secretes of War Hugley to keep forts maintained.
Police report a burglary suspect arrested after a failed attempt to return funds tied to the case. Authorities identified the suspect as wanted by Lanpelde and coordination with Gary police. A Thursday inquiry flagged the individual and secured custody.
Andrew Aleretor, 45, nexro, jailed in Florida State Penitentiary, appeared in Ninety-fourth District Court on Thursday facing burglary charges tied to jewelry theft from Mrs. Gertrude Ferguson on West Woodlawn Avenue February 23. Streeter, named in a second indictment, allegedly collected over 40 dollars claiming he resold a jewel to Albert Gibrael on Perrine Street, branding himself a faith doctor and citing mystic symbols as defenses.
Sundown Wednesday after a hop from Atlanta a skilled crew of airplane mechanics awaited at the air depot to fix minor items and ready the plane for the lengthy flight to the Canal Zone General Feeber nearing the end of his four year tour with the Air Corps will accompany the trip to Panama to finalize plans for Allbrook and Erance fields in the Canal Zone Civilian assistance noted.
Chicago dispatch reports Yard for Chicago has little favor among detectives as Captain William Schoemaker named to head the new detective service division invites 60 men to staff but nine decline. The cited reason is a preference to pound the pavements rather than become bureaucratic officials.
AU Nevada June 1 William Graham, a member of the Big Four in the gambling rackets and tied to Jack Dell Hecht, shot and killed W. H. McCracken this morning after McCracken invaded a Reno drinking resort and exchanged shots.
An airplane operated by radio from the ground will be flown at Winburn field Friday afternoon July 12 in a public demonstration to show advances in aviation. Porter Whaley, manager of the chamber of commerce, said the chamber has approved plans for the exhibit. Anthony Taylor of Houston will stage the exhibition.
A hearing is scheduled for Joa ms Fridtay regarding Feliciano Villareal in connection with the seizure of liquor and beer from a residence in the 11M block of North San Incinto.
A morning trial in Amamilio halted when Glenn Calhoun former Borger district attorney and defense attorney Dusty Miller fought with each other amid cross examination of eye witness Bill Anderson. The clash interrupted proceedings over the case of Will Moore hotel porter charged with fatal shooting of Monk Moore.
The event will stage races for small boys and girls as well as large boys and girls. A BV.D. Swim Suit will be awarded to the winner of each event, with Weissmuller serving as judge.
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