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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1927

Page

9

Supreme Court Upholds Sterilization of the Insane

Washington May 3 The Supreme Court upheld state power to sterilize feebleminded citizens. Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes declared three generations of imbeciles are enough, affirming compulsory sterilization under the welfare clause and addressing Carrie Beck’s case from Lynchburg Virginia. The ruling touches on the legality of removing reproductive capacity from inmates of feebleminded institutions and its broader implications for future criminal and dependent populations.

Bs Universes Service Washington Supreme Court Virginia Oliver Twendall Holmes Cartie J. H. Bell Caling Lynchburg Virginia Court of Appeals Bell Carrie Rice Holmes Cerrie Beck Ros

Brackenridge Boy Wins First Place in Violin Contest

Gilbert Fierras of Brackenridge Senior School won first place in the violin section at the annual inter-scholastic music meet in Belton. Marie Marrs and James Lewis of Main Avenue also earned top honors in voice and piano. The North Dallas high school quartet won first in its division and over 400 competed as judges from Georgetown and Fort Worth presided.

Gilbert Fierras Brackenridge Senior School Belton Marie Marrs Marble James Lewis Main Avenue Biss Marthener Glace Jane Morse Waco Blies Blaise Tush Beaumont North Dallas Aartette Weco Methodist Home Dorothy Carr Temple Ace Cinsa Julius Albert John Daler WU. E. Meyer Georgetown Ralph Lee Austin E. Clyre Waitlack Fort Werth

Harmonica Contest Promotes Healthful Music In San Antonio

Miss Nann Hilary Harrison announces a harmonica contest at Main Street High School auditorium Friday at 8 o clock under San Antonio Music Week. The event, organized by Mrs I Fox, features prize money from music companies and entrants from the T SEC Harpionica club. Entries close Friday by phone Travis 4010. Nightly concerts and a Saturday organ recital accompany the week’s program.

Mise Nann Hilary Harrison Antonio Wom Fridiay Wretve Senior School Auditorum San Antonio Garrison Mes Fox T. Sec 4& Harpionica Clit Travis Choral God Mark

Marconi Plans Rome Wedding With Old Roman Family Daughter

In Rome Senator William Marconi, inventor of wireless, is to marry Maria Christine Berzi Sess i, a young member of an ancient Roman noble family. The Vatican court granted a decree of nullity in Marconi's previous marriage to Baroness Marignali, clearing the way for an annulment and Catholic ceremony.

Marconi Rome Wiliam Marconi Maria Christine Berzi Sessi Geet Marignali

Checco Faces Robbery Trial With Murray On Bench

Checco is scheduled for trial on robbery charges with Murray presiding. The proceedings include references to related defendants and locations in Alma and surrounding areas as reported by a local paper.

Checco Murray

Convict Man of Killing Convict Man of Killing Richmond

A jury found a convict guilty of murder in Richmond tied to the Blue Ridge prison farm incident. He received a sentence to the penitentiary following the trial.

Richmond Tet. Ang Blue Ridge

Reward fund grows in San Antonio attacks case

San Antonio officials and veterans groups expanded a reward pool for the attackers in two linked assaults on local students and a schoolgirl. Donations from Charles Heninger, Sam Antonio Light, and American Legion push the total to new levels as court proceedings and police work continue.

San Antonio San Antoni Oth Thirty-seventh District Court Grat W. S. Anderson Charles F. Heninger Sam Antonio Light Uke Carter American Legion

Woman Driver Collides to Avert Collision and Fine

A woman driver was fined 3 pounds 5 shillings on a negligent collision charge after explaining to court that she struck a vehicle at the Delahare and Hackberry street corner Monday night to avoid hitting a telegraph pole. The post-accident details were garbled in testimony.

Post Corporation Gaurt Jacky Vete Wofen Saale Plios Delahare and Hackberry Streets

Woman Spy Begins Prison Term Ere She Is Deported

London May 8 Kate Gusnfeldt a German national began a two year term of imprisonment ending with deportation after being found guilty of conspiring to obtain a British passport under false pretenses. British officials asserted espionage ties and described her as dangerous internationally while noting her baggage contained invisible ink and other suspicious documents.

London Kate Gusnfeldt Glins ‘Blezer Ilias Ethely Qhiles Scotkinds Xend Mail Great Britain Morrow

Army Orders List Of Jet Colserves Service At Forts

May 03. Army orders posted naming officers and assignments across multiple departments. Entries include James G. D. training at Presidio of San Francisco, Edward F. P. O’Hara to Timor college, and various transfers to Forts Sam Houston Fort Bragg and Fort Sill with Hawaiian and Philippine department connections and naval guard postings.

Washington James G. D Edward FP O'Harn Tymor College Presidio of San Promisey Lieut Cela Raymond Fy Sotorics MC Fort Yam Houston Howard Jr South A. G Svagbington Joan B. Suuusan Meni George Pf. Hawex T. D Fort Bragg Philippine Department Elleu L Feomort D. Hussell Albare San Francisco D. C. War College Raritan Murray B. Bush Celunitia Port Ringgold Claude KR Fort Sam Hayaston Intructor Naval Guard Obie Scholt Io University of Hawaii Laighton Tarthington Gal Paname Canal Department Charles D. Te. Sthanschaty Wareezatyr Howard Ll L. Reinhardt Moo Wwe B Senkey Bayatian Epsrensor Benning Bevon J. Pytery Walian Rocane Yarmment Fort Monro Pratt Fort Riley Hawaiian Lénsley H. Spenter Tamain Kaveas State College Marvin & Ken Frank B. Patterson G. Walington Anthony UW Flint Mick Hedquist Bao Ohare Wis Ghicaga Depot Trining George Vs. Vanture Flal Port Nelson Jefferson Barracks University of Delaware Harry Swans S. C Georgis James Brown Cars Norfolk Moyls Charles H. Taler Gagrr Newpare News Fort Marrone Aloysions Harts

Refills Rheumatism Prescription Over a Millen Times

A New York druggist firm with 73 years in business has sold its rheumatism remedy 8.2651 over a million times. People send from foreign countries for the medicine that relieves rheumatic pain. Local druggists stock it and offer it to customers for 31.00. Veimer and Amend, 25 Thirti Ave, NY.

New York Guty Proce Veimer& Amend Thint Ave

Qs Estate on Texas Side Restored to Owner

Gen Felis Dias reports nineteen nerves of his former Mexican estate restored on the American side of the Rio Grande after boundary actions. He says the boundary commission recognized his ownership and that only his personal claim remains on the U S side.

Bruwansville Yer Felis Diag Mexico Brosensville Banco Prine General Dias Zepe Rio Grane Helmy Browne

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