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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1929

Page

10

WKENZIE FILE CONTINUES TO ROU IN LARGEST MCKENZIE MURDER CASE

The McKenzie murder case remains among the largest on record in Huser county courts with a lengthy docket. New filings include orders for special term grand jury, indictments, venire lists, continuances, trial transcripts, numerous bills of exceptions, and notices of appeal. Additional items cover motions for new trials, changes of venue, and a petition for commutation of sentence to the Texas Board of Pardons, with a hearing on McKenzie’s sanity and witnesses listed by Lula Uzzell Uzzell’s affidavit added to the records.

Tobin McKenzie Wurder Huser Breiks Justice of Peace Pleident Bard Oder Extedidiuz Kinery-foorth Spigeial Criminal Court of Appeals Texas Lula Prost Uzzell McKenzie Uzzell

Man Breaks Nose on Motorman Then Leaves Street Car

A man believed to be severely disturbed attacked motorman John McGovern by striking his nose, then exited the car. He cleared the street for a block, entered again, and fled as police sought to detain him. City police investigated the incident in San Francisco on June 25.

Han Francisco Hangs John McGovern

Hog Upsets Truck In Highway Crash At Thomasville

Amos Bottoms, a Thomasville resident, suffered a broken right arm and a left arm fracture when a truck overturned after a hog caused a scramble on the highway near Urlweth and Boston. The driver, Adams Tall,nezro, escaped with minor injuries as the vehicle rolled over beside the road.

Thomasville Amos Bottoms Adams Tall Nezro Boston

Tragedy in Manion as Youth Dies in Rifle Accident

In Manion Indiana a 16 year old boy, Robert Hale, shot himself with a .22 caliber rifle shortly after returning from Terra Haute. His mother and baby sister were nearby when the fatal mishap occurred as he was unpacking his rifle in the home.

Manion Ind Robert Hale Jinles Terra Haute

Bride Elect Hurt in Auto Crash in Anderson Ind

Miss Margaret Riles 10 in Anderson Indiana suffered a crushed skull in a car crash that ruined her wedding plans. The vehicle was driven by 19 year old Orhin Schuyler, her fiancé. Four others were injured in the collision with another vehicle.

Jury Messages Keep Deputy Occupied in McKenzie Trial

Transmitting note shows court deputy Will Woods busy Monday night and Tuesday telephoning jurors and widows for venire selection of 32 men to pick 12 jurors for the trial of John M McKenzie.

Hua Banda Will Woods John M. McKenziel

Slayer Fatally Shot Kidwell Released on Bail in Hagerstown

In Hagerstown Maryland on June 25 William Kidwell who shot Dowie Jenkins was released on bail after a preliminary hearing by Justice T V Leach despite a coroner s jury order detaining him. Jenkins was killed as he tried to persuade Kidwell s wife to return to Baltimore. Millard Keyser witnessed the shooting in Front Rosalire.

Hagerstown William Kidwell Dowie Jenkins T. V. Leach Front Moral Vadenkina Kidwell Front Hasal Baltimore Jenkins Rosalire

Teacher killed on Chicago Hike in Ohio car crash

Salem Ohio reports the death of Yurie Harley, a teacher at M'ane Tigh School, after an automobile driven by Alex Weigenecker struck her on a highway. Weigenecker said he was blinded by another car's headlights, while Harley was hitch-hiking to Chicago.

Salem Ohio Yurie Harley M ‘Ane Tigh Alex Weigenecker Herlex Cicaro Weigenecker Ato Mobile

Election to Fill Vacancy in Travis Smith’s Unexpired Term

In July an order election is held in Grexe and Smith counties to elect a member of the U S House of Representatives for the unexpired term of Travis Smith who resigned recently.

Austin Dune Dane Moods Grexe Smith Chouse of Representatives GN Rio P Travis Smith

Plow Stops Speed Demons Plow Stops Speed Demons

In Glacier National Park corridor a town mayor plowed furrows along the main street to curb speeding. Witnesses describe dust clouds as the leader warned actions against fast drivers and road hazards despite chaotic conditions.

Hwysam Mont Tourivis Glacier National Park W.L. Wright Ural

Guides and maps in Galveston library catalog

June 25 record notes several rare volumes donated or edited by Miriam Stark of Grange. Items include a Guide to Texan Immigrants by David Woodman Jr and a map showing colonization grants of Zavala Veblein and Barnet tied to the Galveston Way and Texas Land Co. Other works cover Texas history and travel routes prior to independence.

Aurten University of Venus Miriam Stark Grange David Woodman Jr Zavala Veblein Barnet Galvestne Way Texas Land Company J. RR Hutch Res. GC Newell Texas Mexico Uke Gulf

Husband Silent, Granted Divorce NTA

The article reports a divorce granted to a wife after her husband allegedly silenced and withdrew from speaking, with testimony noting long periods without conversation and affecting her health. The Superior Court judge acted as the adjudicating authority in the case.

Five Boys Held in Graveyard Case in Taunton

A mystery surrounds a graveyard incident in Taunton where five boys were involved. Slabs were disturbed at St location as others reportedly upset, and authorities arrested a suspect who admitted involvement.

Hidalgo to Build Valley Hospital

Hidalgo county plans a new hospital primarily for the Mexican residents of the valley. Details are pending a formal announcement from county medical auxiliaries and officials, with construction expected to be announced soon.

Hidalgo Valley Hospital Texas Midalgo County Ie Enquery Mra Sela Ben County Medical Anciets Anon

Trello-Your husband warns about car and van on Dorper Avenue

A scrambled report recalls a man sending several away from home and asking his wife to check the van on Dorper Avenue. A stray dog and meals for pets are mentioned while comments suggest few women are left alone and a warning about lonely husbands feeding cats.

Pete Venice Dorper Avenue Johnnny Mary

Flier Killed as Northwest plane crashes near airport

A Northwest AirStars transport from Chicago crashed after takeoff near the city airport. Pilot Eddie Middagh, 38, Minneapolis, died in the fire. Seven passengers were injured, four seriously, and a fifth injured. Witnesses report all three engines stopping suddenly as the plane neared the flying field, clipping house tops before crashing in the street.

Chicago Eddie Middagh Minneapolis Enii Zunlings

San Francisco Beans Win Fame Over Boston Tasting

A Boston chamber of commerce group visited a rural chamber and sampled a pot of baked beans. The Boston beans were praised but the visitors learned the beans were California made and the roast beans vanished afterward.

San Francisco Bostonians Boston Chamber of Commerce Hincheon Rural Chamber of Commerce Pavel Boston California

Berlin Says Songwriting Like Making Sausage in Talkies

Irving Berlin, visiting Paris with wife Ellinor, argues that writing for talkies shifts tempo and risk. He notes supply and demand govern hits, delays extend lead times, and public taste seeks back‑home themes. Berlin predicts a future where songs must suit film pace and audiences, while old charts fade.

Irving Berlin Paris Pan’ Alley Teving Berlin Gong Giver Irener Willen Mackay Lo Vorny Bong Shishy Wong Ruiuance Nerlin Ani

Noted Poet Jokes With Hig Doctors at Operation

A report describes a successful operation for an unspecified condition where noted poet GATOONT or Talion Tiviera attended with minimal anesthesia. The director Muce said the poet recovered, remained alert, and laughed during the procedure, thanking the doctors after.

Gatoont Talion Tiviera Muce

Bees Sweeten Public Library LONTATIO Cal

A fragmentary blurb describes public library activity in California with local figures and community concerns. It mentions public ties to a place, events, and a person named Arthur Pains and a family, signaling ongoing life and years ahead for residents.

Lontatio Calif Jane Arrerane Athc

Lindy and Anne Stop in Houston on Travel to Browneville

In Houston on their way from New York to Browneville Anne Lindy and an associate consumed 120 pounds of cote at a cost around $1000 in express charges. Reported as retired from Vort Said Egypt they avoided photographers by traveling with their crates.

Berlin Houston Tis aTady Anne Browneville Lindy New York Vort Egypt le Photographora —Caukint Zoologien Itrdaus Mexico City

San Angelo Man Heads Firemen Convention

John Parker of San Angelo was chosen to head the Late Fishermen's Association at the close of its 33rd annual convention in Galveston. Parker succeeded A J Cridwell of Teague.

San Angelo Galveston John Parker Fisher- Men's Association Parker A. J. Cridwell Teague

Editor Howe Wars on Legs in Amarillo Headlines

Local editor Howe targets attire and appearances in Amarillo as campaign issues spark debate about women’s dress and public standards. Observers note crowd reactions as discussions focus on stockings and downtown fashion.

Howe Amaritlo Texas Gene Toye Avithout King Howe

Baltimore Plans Central Library Expansion

Baltimore officials and trustees announce approval of a new urban library project funded by an $8,000,000 loan. The plan aims to create a central branch with capacity for about 1,500,000 volumes and space for 24 years of growth.

Baltimore Yuye Enoch Trott Free Lbrary William ¥. Broelun Phnty Gators

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