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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1929
Page
2
Attorneys for both sides prepare for the high profile case as state officials search for credible witnesses at the prison. McKenzie's defense faces anticipated surprises while jurors are drawn from a 300‑member weekly panel in the five district courts.
A San Antonio furniture dealer Henry Rogers faces five indictments after a grand jury findings. He is jailed on forgery charges tied to mortgage structures and posted bond after initial arrest but was rearrested. The panel of 19 jurors prepared 14 true bills and 15 no bills before presenting to Judge W S Anderson.
Final winners listed for the U S Flag association contest sponsored by Hearst newspapers. Robert L Sullivan of Syracuse Alma E Groves of Byrerville Gaz Merle M Clark of Sault Ste Marie Mary S McGonigal of Troy NY selected. tour will cover several months.
The article details McKenzie facing the death penalty with a potential move to an insane asylum if deemed sane, while a heavy guard readies for his return to McKenzie’s possible execution. Governor Meeds weighs further reprieve amid talks with San Antonio clergy about date and legality of the proceeding.
Senator Cole L. Clease of South Carolina introduced a resolution attacking the reception of Mrs. Dyrne Lo Privat, wife of a Chicago congressman, by President Hoover at the White House. The measure claimed Southern states helped shape the White House stay, and accused the guest of honor of improper seating. Republican leaders demanded expungement from the Congressional Record, and Senator Bingham called the verses “ornamental and aide cent” before Clease withdrew the resolution after it drew offense from Senator Connecticut.
A garbled passage records Today claiming aristocracy and John Wesley arguments. Wendell Phillips is quoted with a jumbled line about Arielocracy and urging Americans to be good and do something worthwhile.
Daily classified section features hundreds of used cars offered at remarkably low prices. See classification 131 for details and options across makes and models.
Authorities pursued sensational developments in the co ed death case centering on Marion Meyers a friend of Dr James Snoak. Meyers was questioned at midnight near the morgue about the mutilated girl whose body was found earlier today.
The school board weighs a 4.25 million bond and offers three and a half million as a base with a possible one to one and a half million bonus if two issue options are approved within 19 months. Chairman Hornberger says compromise may be needed to address city needs and avoid censuring the board.
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