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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1936

Page

12

Murder charge prepared in Los Angeles district case

District Attorney Baron Fitts plans murder charges against Robert James for drowning his fifth wife Mary James. James reportedly disclosed during prolonged questioning a plot with accomplice Charles H. Rape to kill Mary using spider venom or poison.

Los Angeles Baron Fitts Robert James Nearohi Boyber Lin Iis Mary Janes James Hwiw Willy Charles H

Public safety case involves alleged drowning and snake venom

In a heated dispute Janes and Hope accused each other of murdering a 2 year old woman. Hope testified he drowned the child after an alleged attempt at a surgical operation and a rattlesnake was involved. James denied the claim, faced a morals charge, and both men were questioned by officers as investigators pursued possible accidental death.

Hope Janes Jurnex Soe James Nesala Ware Alev James Dénwd Hope Trea Mike Allman Votin Polley Darawning Nice Hisrick aMommey Pavo Georgia Arkansas John Rushin Hire Mahon Pare Taint Shaw Royston Willie Kees Lepante Ark

Two Car Crashes Fatal to Girl 16

A 16 year old Joni High School student was killed in a crash after a party near Wave here. Her car struck a parked milk truck and then another vehicle drove into the ambulance. She died at the hospital on arrival.

Houston LNSJ Borge Joni High School Seriguslo Bronoungel

National Music Week Observed In San Antonio Programs

A San Antonio observance of National Music Week featured an organ recital at noon in the Municipal Auditorium and a German song festival in the auditorium in the afternoon. An old-time fiddlers contest at the Express Publishing building was moved to 3:30 PM Wednesday. The kickoff Sunday drew several thousand to see the Twenty Kind and Ninth Infantry bands perform near the Alamo. UnderW O Wallace Appleton the bands played nine selections ending with The Eyes of Texas. The event honored Alamo heroes with Mayor G Quin and city officials in attendance.

San Antonio National Music Week Express Publishing Olserance Alamo Wallace Appleton Texas Atsibube Ge Uns The G. ¥. Quin Fort Sam Houston

Sea Fog Brings Death Collisions on Seaboard

Heavy sea fog along the eastern seaboard caused two ship collisions and a death over the weekend. The Canadian Planter and City of Auskland collided near Vineyard Haven Massachusetts with one death reported. The ferry Amelina rescued 47 crew and fishing excursionists after a collision near Ambrose lightship. Panama Pacific California encountered motor trouble and returned to port under power. Lisle officials found no sabotage evidence.

New York Vineyard Haven Mass Auskland Amelina Ambrose West Coast Panama Pacific New California Stout Lisle

Arizona insurgents form own convention in Arizona politics

Insurgent faction of Arizona stores a factional convention after the regular meeting adjourned without naming a national committeeman. Supporters of R. G. Langmade organized a separate gathering led by Mrs. Eleanor McCoy to press for Langmade and McCoy to represent Arizona on the national committee.

Arizona Tucson Aria Dumorrade R. G. Langmade

Prowler menaces coed at Texas University

Austin police seek two men after a UT student reported a prowler entered her dorm room early and attempted chloroform and choking. The incident occurred in Austin on May 4 and involved Julie Bunny of Galveston, a UT student.

Austin Julie Bunny Galveston University of Texas

Penny Checks Go to Seven Communities

Treasurer John L. Fiester mailed 1 cent checks to seven Chenango county communities. The checks represented their share of the New York state franchise tax for the first quarter of 1936.

Elmira Bay John L. Fiester Gchenning County Suns New York State

Centennial School Song Event Draws 12 000 Children

More than 12 600 pupils from 20 counties join in a Centennial Music work site song at Neth Sieki at 3 30 pm Tuesday. About 125 musicians from city junior schools will perform songs arranged by Mrs Llu Griesentock music supervisor who directs. Stella Hirgins represents the children's contributions to both the Cert and Music week. L A Wooris former superintendent of education proposed event.

Junio Llu Griesentock Stella Hirgins P Tv Pcorvany L. A. Wooris

Honor Medal Men Honored in Frisco

San Francisco yesterday paid tribute to surviving Medal of Honor recipients from the Manila Bay action of May 1. The twenty eighth Bowery day celebration featured a parade and exercises at the Dewey monument in Union Square. Assemblyman Kennett S. Dawson spoke, praising William Randolph Hearst and denouncing opposing organizers. CANILE STOLEN. 1906 theft report notes a mare and calf taken from nearby pasture.

Sar Francisco San Frantisen Dawson San Francisco Wiliam Reindolph Vewrst

Knife Wounds Send Victim to Hospital in City Attack

Nance, 28, of 139 Goliad Street, was treated at Medical and Burgi Hospital Monday after knife wounds suffered in an assault by an unidentified man in the 160 block of North Street.

Goliad Medical and Burgi+ea North Street

Nirito Pain Relief Claim Ad

A dramatic medicine notice touts Nirito as a fast acting cure for neurasthenia rheumatism and muscular pain. It promises swift relief from agony and a money back guarantee if the first three doses fail to ease the pain. It cautions against narcotics while urging readers to ask their doctor about Nirito.

Nuisto

Camel Cigarette Claim Promises Calming Digestion Aid

An advertisement claims smoking Camels calms nerves and aids digestion by an alkalizing effect from a blend of tobaccos. It asserts Camel flavor brings well being and allows steady smoking without tiring the palate.

Horry

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