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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1929

Page

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Gangsters Finish a Job and Make Vows to a Movie

A sensational report recounts a gangland killing after a city promoter known as a racketeer died from injuries. The piece mocks sensational crime coverage while noting a public interest push for a talking moving picture about marriage vows.

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Search for missing airmen near Azores continues

A wide scale search off Portugal and the Azores persists for a doomed transatlantic crew. Spanish destroyers and Portuguese boats join British efforts from the Eagle carrier in finding wreckage or survivors as reports of a derelict plane are disputed. Captain Pirie of the Belthish steamer Greliou denies sighting a wreck 120 miles from the Azores.

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Slayer Suspect Sought in London Arrival Query

Los Angeles detectives seek William L Tallman a suspected lawyer linked to Virginia Pally of Portland Oregon. Informant reports Tallman may have left Los Angeles aboard a British ship, with cabled requests sent to England over three weeks ago.

Slayer Los Angeles London Los Angéles Hac Asuked Hepaties of William L Tallman Virginia Pally Portland Ore Mare England Tallman

British Council Approves Kellogg Anti-War Treaty

London reports the British Council approved ratifications of the Kellogg antiwar treaty, easing dispute tied to its phrasing quoted as in the name of their respective peoples. The exchange telegraph notes the approval settled controversy over the wording.

British Council London Tokio Exchange Sippy Council Kellogg

Miss Minneapolis Endurance Flight Sets Record

Minneapolis sponsors claim a world record for continuous miles flown in an endurance plane mission. The flight began from a city airfield with Thoreald Thunder and Owen Heughland of Minneapolis in charge as Glenn refueling support.

Minneapolis Endurance Plate Hick Mawr Mikk

Poison Found in Woman's Body Reported by Chemist

District Attorney R G Waterfield announced that Dr S W Botis of the state laboratory at Austin notified officials that poisoning had been found in the viscera of Mrs Oeld Nix. The death was attributed to her husband and a subpoena for Dr Botis as a witness was issued.

Terarkana Teas Jane R. G. Waterfield Bern S. W. Botis State Laboratory Austin Nolsom Boston Fergie Dr. Bobls

Two Men Cited in Painton Auto Case

In Painton Massachusetts on June 20 1920 Edward Collina and William Gorman faced charges for drunken driving of a custom automobile. A court could not determine which man operated the vehicle at the time. Both were fined for the offense in the panel court.

Painton Mass Jane Edward Collina William Gorman Dodge

Official Moody Order Hearing Opens Thursday

A tense session centers on land sales and university funds as Robison faces questions about selling state lands set for public sale on January 2. Attorney General Pollard questioned the land commissioner’s authority while Robison defends his duty to sell upon written requests. The committee agenda includes broader Republican patronage probes in Texas with subpoenas issued for witnesses in San Antonio.

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Ocean Flier to Practice in Desert Training Camp

An unclear report describes an aviation training effort involving a pilot named Walrernal Berrtey, with references to Burbank California and Lockheed factory tests. It mentions a Mojave desert site for the practice and upcoming preliminary tests.

Ocean Flier Burbank Lockheed Factory Tela

Fair Weather With Temperature at 92 Degrees Forecast

A meteorologist from J-IL forecasts fair weather with highs around 92 degrees. Waders note a light northeast breeze and the present conditions remain favorable for cotton though other crops need moisture.

J-Il Furbor Waderslay

Williams Yancey depart for Maine amid fraught voyage

Reported for the start of a perilous journey as Williams and Yancey left Teetetore airport at 6 72 p m to OId Orchard Me. The event marks the beginning of their planned ascent toward Rome amid uncertain conditions and ongoing questions about their route.

Roger Q. Willians Leris Yancey Teetetore Old Orchard Rome

General Lassiter Plans Inspection Trip to Forts Clark and McIntosh

Maj. Gen. William Lassiter, commander of the Eighth Corps area, will leave Fort Sam Houston on Wednesday or Thursday for a short inspection tour of Fort Clark and Fort McIntosh. He will be accompanied by his aide, Leander D. Srine.

Lassiter William Lassiter Eighth Corps Fort Sam Toniat Fort Clark Fort Mclntosh Linn Leander D. Srine

Coast Educators Visitors in City

California delegation to the National Education Association convention passes through San Antonio on Southern Pacific lines en route to Atlanta. The arrival highlights the event as educators travel for the upcoming sessions.

California National Education Association Atlanta San Anstonia

Spectators pack courtroom as young murderer faces sanity trial

A crowded courtroom and overflowing corridors witness the insanity hearing for John M. McKenzie, convicted slayer of Detective Chief Sam Street. Witnesses testify to possible insanity amid last minute reprieves. defense cites prior affidavits, while prosecution counters. Continuation noted for Page DCol1.

John’ M Pete McKenzie Sam Street Kongzie Dan Moody Jdmea McKenzie Sloser Austin Jeil

McKenzie Reports Mental State During Hospital Examination

McKenzie described a two day examination at the state hospital to gauge his mental condition. He spoke from Bezar County Jail about weakness, dizziness, and weight loss after exposure, saying he would rather have the chair than the food he received.

Viola Brennan John BM. McWkenzie Atete Hospital McKenzie H. G. Carter Wees State Hospital Bezar Couunty Ats. m

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