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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1932
Page
4
In Hawaii, Navy guards maintained vigilance as five defendants including District Attorney General Harawal faced manslaughter verdicts in the Massie trial. Darrow and associates expressed concern for their clients while Navy officials and local authorities held a restrained, anxious calm.
In Winchester Kentucky Mrs W S Massie, mother of the defendant Massie, expressed surprise at the manslaughter verdict in the Horolum honor slaying trial. Sister Dorothy Massie and others anticipated acquittal though the mother declined further comment after receiving news of the jury’s decision.
Mrs. Emily Jones of New Bedford speaks after Albert O. Jones, sailor co-defendant, is found guilty of manslaughter in the Honolulu Massie Fortescue power slayme trial. She says she is sick, dissatisfied, and unsure if the verdict is unfair.
Major Granville R. Fortescue expressed heartbreak after news that his wife and son in law with Gyo enfisted naval men were found guilty of manslaughter in Honolulu's high profile honor slaying case. He evaded interviewers today.
Honolulu police seek to detain four remaining defendants in the La Moana attack case alongside Joseph Rahshawanl for allegedly assaulting Mrs. Kalia Massie. Officials indicate retrial prospects hinge on ongoing proceedings and interviews with suspects.
In Honolulu on April 49- CINS news reported Rear Admiral Yates signaling the navy’s readiness to quell possible disturbances tied to the honor stabbing trial verdict. Police and navy forces prepared as payday drew sailors from Pearl Harbor, with tensions high between sailors—sympathetic to Lieut. Thomas H. Mesele—and some civilians. Navy patrols increase and armed police were stationed as the city awaited further developments.
Fragmentary text reports a former governor asserting a matter is settled. The garbled lines reference WALLACE FARWINGTON and scattered names and places, with unclear context and dates.
Geneva dispatch reports Secretary of State Stimson making progress on two policy plans during talks in Geneva. The meeting addresses European debts and a unified approach to postwar economic stability, highlighting shifting alliances and potential deadlines.
In Bellmore Ohio on April 30 seven month old Lelly Louise Bareh was buried by her father Grover Cleveland Bareh who dug the grave himself after grave diggers demanded pay. Poverty-stricken and struck by misfortune the father said there was no money to hire help.
In a Honolulu court scene, prosecutor John C Kelley denounces American admirals as strangers in the Hawaiian Islands, tossing xenophobic remarks to a mixed jury as tensions rise between white and yellow residents and the U S Navy amid political strain in Hawaii.
An exclusive INS interview with juror Theodore Char recounts the Massie Fortescue trial in Honolulu. He describes the jury’s split verdicts, the push to manslaughter, and the belief that a single act did not justify killing Kahahawai. The piece notes no racial lines in deliberations and emphasizes justice over suffering.
Manila dispatch reports a typhoon of unprecedented fury wiping out the village of Jala on Jain Island and wrecking two ships. The casualty count and exact details are uncertain due to garbled text but indicate significant destruction and loss near Manila.
Washington April 40 The demand that President Beaver pardon four defendants in the Tawai honor slaying case was voiced by Sen James Hamilton Lewis Democrat of Illinois. He said the president can pardon Lieut Thomas H Massie Mrs Grace Fortescue and two Navy enlisted men despite Justice Department rulings and urged a full Navy Dept investigation. Several senators called for impeachment of Judge Gristy for proceeding with the indictment and the trial outcomes, while Senator McKellar urged acquittal for justifiable homicide and other lawmakers urged a broader inquiry into Hawaii administration.
In Los Angeles Judge Lindsey expressed hope that President Hoover would transfer the Massie murder trial to California if a new trial is granted. He commented the verdict shocked many and praised defense arguments as thoroughly effective, questioning how red blooded men could be so misled by justice.
Readers are urged to request The Light's F F Rental Directory, twelfth issue, featuring Pigely Wigely Stores. The notice promotes availability across Ws fren regions and invites subscriptions or purchases for the latest rental listings and related services.
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