Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1930

Page

4

Trial for Suner 1s Seeks Writ for New Evidence

Attorneys for John M. Mackenzie, convicted killer in Ram Creek case, seek a writ of coram nobis claiming new evidence unknown to defense and court since the 1894- era trial. A second sanity trial set for March 17 may follow if the petition fails. affidavits by witnesses claim to have seen Theodrick Murphy at the shooting in September.

John M Pete') sKenzie Ram Creat Tle McKenzies Monve Tate Nobis Edge W. W. McCrory Mcouzie Theodrickh Murin Street McKenzie Mucphy Bes F. Flores Weel Murphy Weils Lamar Seeligson Texas Court of Criminal Appeals High Court West George

Dog and Sand Cause Indirect Death of Little Boy

Denver March report details an accident where a sand pile from a loaded truck, meant to fulfill a boy Arthur Ward Jr. dream, led to his death. The incident spurred a coram nobis petition and appeals. legal minds debate insanity claims and potential new trials as prosecutors pursue a revised case based on fresh affidavits and testimony.

Boy Denver Cols Arthur E. Ward Jr Arthur Ram Ontaide Hin Brather Ay bin

Hello World Grandfather Becomes Grandfather in La

Henderson owner of KWEKH radio known as Hello World Dog Gone man says he is now a grandfather after the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs John M Temple Mrs Temple is the former Ken non Henderson Temple's a manager and announcer at KTRS station and formerly lived in San Antonio

Sheevepory. la Y—W. Kek. Henderson KWEKH Henderson John M. Temple Temple Kennon Henderson John Enother KTRS Lved San Antonio

Norris warns of time bent by fast living and narcotics

Dr J Frank Norris of Fort Worth’s First Baptist warned in San Antonio that Ameceleans with modern conveniences overwork and rely on drugs to cope. He supported the Porter narcotic bill to revoke licenses and place addicts in narcotic farms, calling for a shift in church engagement and a new 6000 seat auditorium in Fort Worth.

Harry J. Frank Norris First Baptist Church of Fort Worth Norris San Antonio Beethoven Hall Plas National Association For the Prevention of Narcotica Br Heart America Euditorium Metropolitan Opera Alti Suditerium

Mussolini Calls On American Envoy In Rome

In Rome on March 12 Premier Mussolini summoned the United States Ambassador Garrett to his residence. Accompanied by Secretary Glunta he met at the palace and spoke in English. The dialogue touched on a broad range of topics from domestic affairs to potential cooperation.

Rome Mussolini Bacce Garrett Glunta Avahanaghor Garerett Palace Ypallica Irenis United Heares

Fiesta Carnival Plans Despite City Refusal

Fiesta Association plans a carnival despite the city’s refusal to permit use of parks and plazas. President Harry Martyn states vacant lot between Nueva Street and U S Armenil property on South Morea Street will host tents and equipment. if not, another site will be sought. Mayor Chamber and the city commission rejected the plaza use citing property damage and owner objections to carnivals.

Harry Martyn Fiesta Association Nueva Street U. S. Armenil South Morea Street Martyn C. M. Chamber

Rebel Chief and Son Killed in Tripoli Battle With Italy

Rome dispatch reports a clash between Italian native troops and a Tripoli rebel tribe led by chief Suleiman Sefen Maser. The chief and one son died in the battle near Marsa while his widow and five older sons were captured as the caravan was seized. Berlennzgser was among the prominent Tripoli rebel leaders.

Rome Merch War Department Mripoli Suleiman ‘Sefen‘maser Berlennzgser Tripoli

Mine Galli Curci Cancels European Tour Return to U.S.

Paris dispatch reports soprano Mine Galli Curci, recently retired as prima donna of the Metropolitan Grand Opera, has cancelled the rest of her European concert tour and plans to return to the United States. She cited frustration over statements about exorbitant fees alleged in Budhanest papers, expressing regret over the disruption to her schedule.

Paris Galli Curci Metropolitan Grand Opera Companys New York United States Thece Aereseou Critimiste Budhanest Connbey

Mrs Bryan to Rest Beside Husband in Arlington

Washington March 22 Mrs Mary Baird Bryan will be buried beside her late husband William Jennings Bryan in Arlington Cemetery after private ceremonies. He died January 26 at his daughter's Hollywood home while she had been visiting for the winter. Funeral services were held in Los Angeles.

Bryan Washington, D. C Mary Baird Bryan William Jenninze Bryan Arlington Cemetery M Grace HR. L. T Margrnay Hollywood Afr Owen Lon Angeles

Louisville Pastor to Lead Wednesday Evening Service

Dr. FH Morriton of Louisville Kansas will lead the preser service at Travis Park Methodist Wednesday night at 7 30. K 4H Tate secretary will lead the Fellowship group at 4 15 p m. The citizen of Wisconsin and Tennerase will attend the supper as a fiesta of honor.

Morriton Louieville Travis Park Tate Citenn Wisconsin Tennerase

Sanitary Sewer Petition Placed in Block 10

Residents of the 10 block petitioned for a sanitary sewer upgrade. The request was referred to the street committee, Taul Wi. Kteffler noted for consideration and action.

Man Patricio Acenup Weilnraday N Wueilars Steael Comuinnios Taul Wi Kteffler

Plain dog pardon entry and long flight news

An odd mayoral record lists a dog described as plain dog after owner John Crabman asked for its release. The dog had been missing a week, and the file notes the breed for identification when pardoning the captive. Also a distant travel note reports Van Lear Black’s non-eventful Burma to Bangkok flight.

John Crabman Paso Bondo John Bankok Siaw van Lear Black Akpab Burma Heuoi Tongking Jacan

MENT CLEAVER AWES BURGLAR AT NORTH OOP GROCERY

A. Mutenera proprietor of the North oopf grocery at 1805 Bacco road stopped a burglary using a heavy cleaver. He entered the meat market, swung at the prowler’s head, who fled toward Blanco road. Mutenera followed, returned the burglar to the store, and police were summoned as detectives prepared charges.

A. Muteners Bacco Road Mutssera Mytenera Swingiog Kiran Mutssere

Also Mentioned on This Page

yKenzle BE. Powell Tersell State Hospital Ther McKenzie Cane Bickford’s Gunter Hotel San Antonio, Texas Houston Street Madagascar Stora Inet Hagy & McCollum Porter Bill Italy Cas The Pric Nona MISS Bill J. Frank Norrie Carnal Europe Louisville Pongola Shantung Shantung Mallinson Cheney Ries Ene Remee Rey Sos Plain Dog Kansas Kansas City Kansas Citys Leavenworth Mate Hone Building Trades Counscil Council Builders’ Essociation el En Wolff Marx Co
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication