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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
6
Sid Orerton of San Antonio has written Governor Moody urging removal of a name from a petition. He cites constitutional bans on certain terms and declares the item forbidden. The request aims to strike a specific nemo from the petition filed with the governor.
A letter to Governor Moody argues against delaying or modifying Pete McKenzie's death sentence at Huntsville Texas. The writer condemns the death penalty as applied, describes the death chamber, and urges mercy while acknowledging support for lawful punishment in appropriate cases.
French aviators prepare for a Paris flight with a beach takeoff amid gunfire lighting and radio signals. A boy stowaway was reportedly seen aboard the Yellow Bird but not confirmed by officials as spectators watched the takeoff and photo session.
Pete McKenzie, condemned for the Slayings of Chief Sem Street and J. A. Romsey, awaits a final stay or the electric chair. He marks his calendar while governor Moody considers another reprieve and searches for his missing brother Leonard, who was to witness the execution. Pete remains hopeful, writing to police and awaiting a decision.
A prison revival led by Rev J D Cheatham sees inmates converted and slated for baptism as Pete, a baptized Episcopalian, seeks to locate his baby brother. Inmates on death row attend nightly chapel services while Governor Moody considers reprieves for some.
Acting Mayor Phil Wright said no arrests yet in the city campaign against erecting statues for advertising within the city limits. A complaint against an advertising company manager is expected. Gus Schmidt, assistant city building inspector, works on data for the complaint. Wright also criticized county courts for dismissing corporation court appeals and instructed Tom Hocker to prepare a formal complaint.
City commissioners discussed widening Cameron Street from 40 to 60 feet. The projected cost is 51 dollars per front year for the project from West Houston to Salinas Street, as learned Thursday morning.
A Mash plea for the life of John Pete Kensle will be made to Governor Moody at a Friday conference with M Chambers and Mr. and Mrs. C Carter of San Antonio. The pair have led the fight to save Kensle from the electric chair as Kensle is scheduled for reconsideration by authorities.
Mrs Pronk Sekulu reported Thursday that a chewing gum vending machine was taken from the Lee Garden hotel. A purse contents including 26 in cash were also reported missing by Br G Martin of S18linyton Ave. Police noted a theft likely staged for gain and are investigating the incident.
Advertisement touts a vegetable remedy to alleviate liver and bowel sluggishness. Claims headache, sickness, and lethargy vanish as the product cleanses and purifies the system. Promises free trial by writing Sterling Products in Wheel ing West Virginia.
City Attorney Joe Ryan Thursday warned that a city plan survey would need about 240,000 funding over up to three years, with debate over hiring Bartholomew and others for steady work. The commission chair H White outlined 20 days per year for Bartholomew and continuous coverage by others.
Several hundred young men will travel Friday morning aboard the Southern Pacific liner to attend the Citizens Military Training camp at Port Mam Stanstan, announced by Tam Hood assistant general passenger agent. A hundred youths will arrive here at Ta am from Mauston, another group at 7:45 pm from Pallas, and a third from the Valley at 6:45 pm.
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