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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1931

Page

8

Deadlocked jury asks for retrial in Kardor case

Robert Teckett, described as a menace slayer of Paul F Kardor, faced retrial after a Ninety fourth district court jury failed to reach a verdict on March 21. Jurors debated a range from five years to the death penalty before deadlocking for two days. Judge McCrory discharged the panel at 2 15 p.m. after 45 1 2 hours. The state plans to retry the case the week of May 25 with new evidence, while defense counsel Burkett notes the jury was deeply divided on initial ballots.

Robert Teckett Paul F. Kardor Muat Agii Ninety Fourth District Court Dyrote Dodee WW. McCrorr Herry Thoreday Straen Joe B. Burkett Mr Crory Tro Fime Sen Burkett Delos Finch B. F. Teadin

Faces New Trial of Kardow Holdup Case

Kardow faces a new trial on charges of a holdup after the first murder trial ended without agreement on a verdict. Jurors previously agreed on the penalty in related proceedings, highlighting ongoing courtroom contention.

Jury Deadlock Delays Retrial In Tennessee Case

The judge postponed Thursday’s reset while jurors reported they could not reach a verdict after the defendant’s firing of a pistol. Witnesses described Lockett’s relief at a temporary reprieve and a dispute with Kardow at 500 East Mall Avenue ending in gunfire that left Kardow struck by three of six bullets.

Kerdow Hal FR Graham East Mall Avenue Rdow Kardow

Young Husband Admits 50 Thefts

An 18 year old Milwander man confessed to over 30 robberies and was held to the grand jury in Chicago after admitting thefts totaling 50,180 pounds. His 17 year old bride, who is pregnant, stood by as the Municipal Judge Francis Allegretti ordered proceedings.

Chicago Milwander Lad Francis Allegretti Julius O T. Toszlewicz

Trinity River Navigation Bills Debated in Senate

Austin May 8 The Trinity River navigation bill tops Senate agenda while House groups push home rule and county representation revisions. Debates pit urban consolidation aims against farming county concerns with amendments raising population thresholds to 75,000 and plans for welfare division creation.

Austin House Senate Beck Fort Worth Wondal Ouston Rght Parrish Lubbock Munte Greenville Lord Sherman Con William H. Strongs Houston West Texas

Fasteeth powder promises comfort for denture wearers

An advertisement touts Fasteeth powder that keeps false teeth firm and comfortable with no bad taste. It claims denture wearers avoid embarrassment and feel at ease, urging readers to ask local druggists for the product.

Jaike Sommers

Denial of Bow death by own action reports out of Hollywood

Hollywood May 3 reports deny Clare Bow known as the It Girl of the films died by self harm after a collapse during rehearsals. Paramount officials refute the tale and Rex Bell claims the reported scuffle with Bow is fabrication. Bow rests in a Glendale hospital, reportedly receiving a liquid diet.

Universal Seevic Hollywood Clare “Bow Jnl Paramount-Fubliz Shar Walker Clara Artress Hollyroad Rex Bell Mixes Row Jay Miss Bow

Farrell to Plays in Salomy Jane with Janet Gaynor

In Hotly WoOdn Calif on May 8 Charles Baerell recently married Virginia Wells will act opposite Janet Gaynor in the film Salomy Jane Raoul Walsh is expected to direct the production, according to reports.

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