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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1929

Page

9

Pete M'Kenzie Held Sane By Bexar County Health Officer

Lawyers fight over a Goodson letter as Dr Heandefer explains tests at San Antonio Elate hospital. Witnesses discuss insanity verdicts for Quincey and McKenzie while court spectators laugh and deputies restrain the scene. The defense questions mental state of condemned men under death sentence as testimony continues with procedural tensions and courtroom interruptions.

Pete M’kenzie Bexar County Sant Br Bisntoc Blanton Danton de Quincy Mexepsle Deppatie Terijll

Witnesses declare Jon M McKenzie sane in Iris trial

Dr W J Johnson testified McKenzie showed normal understanding of right and wrong while defense cited a signed letter questioning his mental state. The court heard four defense witnesses and questioned experts on brain injury and philosophy as the trial progressed with testimony likely to continue Thursday afternoon.

Garnetté Behrens Jon M. McKenzie Iris Sanity W. J. Johnson Pete Ansovpreis Trowden Ace Carling Do Tamer Siccligson Ict T. S. Gonilson Reouet Wignee W. T. Alanton Goodson Gundsoral Pein bin Drial Nestal Balonea Sam Street San Pedro Avenue Blanton Glanton Walter Trajan Wont Atorney Perhana Cyan Binntin W. 3. Johnson San Antonio Tal Johnso W. W. McCroce McKennie Tr. Johnson McKenzie McKengle Dohavan Agaly Simmons Cass Pete Simeon Salt McKensie al Wis Sedge McCrory Johnson AfcKenzie Br. McKenzie Tim Mekkenzie Unies Joharby Takipe Mr. Suhanoy Bat McKenzie Walter Tsnan Johocon Cinebis St. Louis School of Medicine C. M. Cotham North Alamontreat Dittman Asane Fe & Simmons Dittmar Lia County Huntsville Pikes San Antoino Hospital

McKenzie Trial Witness Describes Mental State Hearings

Dr. Dittman testifies McKenzie appears sane under normal conditions but amplifies to insanity when threatened. He explains McKenzie would kill if molested and lacks understanding of right and wrong, noting violent tendencies and possible heredity. The testimony occurs amid plans for the death penalty in July as defense and state clash.

McKeonie Dease Dr. Dittman Molenter Alligator Skin Dittman McKenzie Pethr Dr. Dintonan

McKenzie Insanity Debate Highlights Trial Testimony

Dr. Dittman testified about skull splinter injuries pointing toward the brain and possible criminal tendencies. Witnesses described McKenzie as insane with ebopathic features while defense suggests long odyssey of behavior and emotional distress affecting his actions.

Dittman Ron McMetinie Wren Severy Prastire Tle

Moral Don't Sit on a Tiger Cage

Pittsburgh June 27 A Bengal cat in a tiger cage startled George Stokes 25 an employee of the Belle-Flata circus as he leaned near the cage causing a scare. Dr B S Partally attended and stitched wounds to Stokes left foot after the incident.

Pittsburgh George Stokes Stokes

Fire Chief stab incident shocks Monett

A fire chief in Monett, Teo Trutchens of Cansville, was hospitalized with an abdominal knife wound after a confrontation during a reel yacht blaze. Witness Sullivan allegedly attacked after the door to the burning vessel was kept shut to hinder spread of flames.

Monett Tuna Teo Trutchens Cansville Sullivan

Weather forecast sketch with unclear names and regions

Fragmentary forecast mentions wind and showers probable in the Tex Potts area with a cabinet portion. Mentions Thursday and Friday with temperatures and terms. No clear entities or places readable for precise summary.

Women Show Ingenuity Crash Gates at McKenzie Hearing

A San Antonio hearing draws a crowd as a deputy guards a door to a corridor leading to the judge. The scene includes mention of deserted wives and accusations of abandonment, while onlookers discuss the case of John McKenzie and the wait for testimony. The bizarre cross section of attendees highlights local interest in the court drama and a curious side story about a dozen men wagering on a baseball game.

Ered Coweh Theodore Chackerhick Lue Wown San Antonio John M. McKemiai

Horoscope predicts Pete's death by execution in 1030

The horoscope foretells Pete facing execution for a killing to which he admitted, with astrologers at the St Anthony hotel claiming the law will proceed. It says Pete faces danger in August, possible avoidance of the chair in True Avent, and that his temperament would provoke his friends.

Pete John WM. de MulXonaic Sam Street Silva St Anthony Ponth Taly Jane Swaek Hareover Will Melensie Lee Trie Synei Synei Ald

Budget Rift Spurs Largest City Cuts Yet

A massive budget revision promises deeper cuts across departments while pledging no crippling effects. The council approves a six percent reduction in most areas, with planned additions including new parks playgrounds swimming pools and beach libraries. A detailed budget with line items heads to the council Friday morning for final review as the city seeks to balance expenditures against revenue.

Bushick Mabiah Ranvines Ark Department

Bees Sting Man to Death in Karnes City

June 27 Karnes City reports a man named N. J. Wood aged 61 was fatally attacked by a swarm of bees while cutting a limb from a tree. Medical aid arrived too late.

Karnes Cit N. J. Wood Talay

Shoe Box Hides 400 Pour Years

Los Angeles data recounts Flora M. Cale discovering a shoe box containing a $400 stash left by her late husband Frank Grieninger. The discovery followed years of empty boxes and the couple recalling his 1924 death and likely leaving no other valuable items.

Los Ang Flora M. Cale Frank 2 Grieninger

Dodson's Liver Tonic Claim Free Bottle Offer

A vintage ad touts Dodson's Teser tone as a remedy for constipation and biliousness. It promises a free bottle by sending to Adie Sterling Triduets in Wheeling West Virginia. The copy uses marketing language urging readers to try the product for relief and normal digestion.

Dodson Wheeling W. Va

Unclear historical note on Crom abroad and oil hoax figure

Fragmentary OCR mentions Crom abroad and Swirs with a Smish sonnet. It references Ant Sowles chicken abuse and a harvest trust. Vola 1, Nockefeller linked to oil and Raed Swins Road requisition. Claims about inheritance blends and a controversial influence on rock tobacco usage.

Akanifether

Light's Kids Safety Club Incident Reported

An accident in Calenville involved a pedestrian who failed to look both ways before crossing and was killed by a car driven by William Ay Merer of Catskill. State Game Protector Harri I officiated at the scene. Meier's car had a shattered headlight and broken bumper.

Albary Fune Doer Yaoner Calenville William Ay Merer Catskill Harri I Victom Bigrin Meier

Laredo Death Testimony Heard in Murder Case

Testimony in the Bay West homicide case centers on Williams's death and river disposal. Pedro Verinues and Justion de Villega testified about the body recovered from the Rio Grande and watches and letters found with the victim. Dr. Lowry testified Williams likely died by choking before being thrown into the river, with autopsy noting no water in the lungs. The court recessed to a later date with Buck Williams to be called as a witness.

Lanen Texas Tate Ing Bay West Fornire Tom Flemaniles Inge Ianuary Jarry D. Willian Laredo Pedro Verinues Williams Rio Grande Justion Penco de Villega Justice of the Peace Alda Orl Lowry Sr Willian Wilming Wolieriey Court Mort Buck Ala Times Dore

Bill Vogt Snags Tarpon at Point Isabel

Bill Vogt, a fort’s fisherman, landed a tarpon at Point Isabel using light tackle and a bamboo rod. The catch was notable given the gear and the location, marking a remarkable feat for the angler.

Bill Vogt Point Isabel Juan Vogt

D Annunzio Improves After Operation in June

Gabriele D Annunzio, Italian poet and author, is reported better after abdominal surgery performed in Tealinn Riviera on June 27. Doctors say his condition is improving as he resumes routine activity.

D’annunzio Tealinn Riviera Gabriele D'Annunzio

Women urged to monitor rising blood pressure now

An advisory targets women at midlife noting symptoms such as headaches, shortness of breath, dizziness and nervousness. It promotes Norma A pbselevia'n prescription from Sommers-Wagnert drug stores claiming relief, money back guarantee, and the promise that often one bottle helps.

Norma

McMullin's Formula Promoted for Colds and Coughs

An old advertisement urges readers to try McMullin's Formula as a home remedy for chest colds, bronchial troubles, coughs, asthma, and throat issues. The product is sold by Sommers-Vangeer, with directions included, in Sedalia, Missouri.

McMullin Sommers-Vangeer Tilden-McCallin Co Sedalia

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