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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1929
Page
5
Wisabeth Murray a lecturer author and suffragist pleaded guilty to using emails to defraud. She was sentenced in federal court by Judge Jamey C. Wilson. Murray, who dined with Mrs Lela Barnum of Amarillo, claimed to found a Worm's Historicm foundation and offered a life membership. She was arrested in California on a federal warrant.
Two Chicago gangsters linked to the Al Capone outfit, John Scallio and Albert Anselmi, were shipped from New York to Palermo, Italy, to be buried after their deaths. The riders, united since boyhood, died on separate streets but were sent together for a final voyage aboard the Konia steamer.
District attorney probes fatal blast during filming of a historic ship reconstruction off California bay in 1620s. One man, Charles Gerald Devis, dies while four others Harry Brosses, Hrick Ivinson, Ernest Olson and Charles Carlson are seriously injured after a dynamite mast explosion on the Tl ewellyn Morse vessel at Calu-lia bay.
Voters at a school board election faced an unusual scene with no candidates. One member sought re election, while no others filed. Electors had to write in names on the ballots to fill the seats.
May 15 reports from Little Rock reveal Horseracing bill spurred heated sessions as investigators indict Hecce A Caudle of the Arkansas Railroad Commission for bribery in connection with the bill. Pulaski County grand jury and Prosecuting Attorney Best announced charges against Caudle and another unnamed individual. Governor Harvey Darnell and various state officials have been questioned and summoned as the probe continues.
GOSUEN Ind May 16 Waller AL Tullman 96 former minister and state representative from Wikhart sentenced to one to ten years in prison for issuing fraudulent checks.
Army Orders posted in Washington detail extensive relocations retirements and promotions. Officers named include Col. Amos A Fries and Majors John Richards and Willard Luckwell among others as they move to posts such as Springfield Armory Fort Meade and Alaska. Medical examiners and retiring officers are noted with new duty assignments and campus transfers.
Windsor Conn report on a student death proceeds with little progress as investigators pursue leads. Alfred J. Mickey maintains a theory of self inflicted death. Two witnesses corroborate a year old Marval Sellege junior is linked to the case.
In Monmouth Oregon a three member arbitration board valued the extreme tip of a cow's tail at 35 dollars while disputes over other tail parts and related items were noted. Gardener A C Towers questioned rockled portions while Mooris offered partial reimbursement and Morris held firm at 30 dollars.
An urgent request from the U S secretary of state urged Mrs. Vivres of New York to refuse a voyage aboard the Great Zeppelin. The consul at Beatingk reported she would not undertake the trip, prompting a delayed second attempt and a later United States date.
A boy named Uabeiel, twenty, of Tutoping lies in Srear hospital after a dynamite blast in his hut. He sustained injuries when a quantity of percussion dynamite exploded during use. Doctors fear possible loss of eyesight.
Supposed fashion note describes Miss Flapper wearing long gowns. Thearticle, mixed with garbled text, hints at upcoming styles and dress details influenced by recent trends and designers.
May 15 Kansas City report describes a garish cigaret lighter sparked disruption in traffic as a bulky avatarist caused drivers to honk. A large car swerved, damaged rear fenders, then lurched forward, halting congestion briefly before resuming.
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