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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1929
Page
2
Amarillo May 10 Attorneys for R H Hamilton former member of the State Supreme Court and member of appeals who is under moment there for the death of his room mate Tom Wallon were expected to launch their fight to obtain his freedom on bond today. In the meantime Hamilton was in jail with two hoolleggers and a borg.
In Sonora California on May 10, handwriting experts loom large in the trial of Mrs Eva Roblin, accused of poisoning her war veteran husband. Defense attorney Charles Prince challenges new evidence including a stomach finding of strychnine and the prosecution's claim that Roblin posed as the mysterious Mrs Joe Williams to steal the drugstore register records.
District Attorney Fred Thomerson says the case is not bailable and plans to keep Ram Won jailed if possible. The text notes a past marriage to Theresa, daughter of Hamilton, and mentions potential renewed action tomorrow amid a bitter legal fight over bail.
Helen Wills, American tennis champion, delighted by a reception last night in the first court of the season at a London venue, smiling as she greeted Queen Mary. The California star showed charm and confidence in the public display.
The local American War Mothers chapter opened its headquarters at the Gunter Hotel. Mrs Elizabeth Clark, president, seeks volunteers for a May 11 carnation sale to raise funds for the general Jocad chapter. 15,000 carnations planned. proceeds aid veterans and local activities.
A late 19th century style court record lists actions across thirty-seventh to sixty-seventh district courts. It cites cases including Texas versus J B Hagen, Larkin F Price, and several civil matters with custody, real estate, and damages determinations. The document names judges Terrell Tasie, W W McCrory, and mentions Alamo paving and Union Telegraph as parties or interests.
May 10 report from Cicero states Thel Fy plant of Fonel Wagner has faced threats for nearly a month from milk dealers’ associates who oppose Wagner for refusing to join their union. A bomb damaged the dairy facility early today, causing fear and disruption. Wagner previously declined to join the association, prompting continued intimidation.
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