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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1935

Page

12

Girl Guilty in Knife Slaying in New Orleans Night Spot

Bonnie Hill, 23, convicted of manslaughter in the March 22 stabbing of John Irving Pierce, 92, at a French Quarter club. Jury deliberated about an hour and a half. sentence deferred. Hill testified they were drunk during the quarrel and claimed self defense. Family cried as verdict reached.

New Orleans Bonnie Wl Khaaluc Ping Hoy John Irving Pierce Bonnie Pierce Louise Hill Omrk Ark Raymond Hill Wheaton College Bonkle Piérce Jackson, Miss

Slayer Mad Dr A K Tayloe Charged With Murder

Dr A K Tayloe charged with murder in the shooting of Mrs May Long owner of Milam galleries at her Alamo Heights home two weeks ago. Dr L N Goodson reports Tayloe insane. District Attorney John R Shook says he will seek indictment despite the insanity finding.

A. K. Tayloe May Long Milam Alamo Heights L.'N. Goodson Bounty Health Goodson John R. Shook W. J. Johnson San Antonio State Hospital T. E. Christian Tayloe

Robstown Deaths Blamed on Weather

Robstown area sees cooler weather after a sultry spell attributed to two deaths. Frank Fatmacka collapsed on Monday afternoon at his Hollandale farm south of Banquette and died soon after. An unidentified Mexican worker collapsed while plowing near Robstown and was found dead in the field. Temperature reached 90 degrees on Monday.

Roseluwwni Robstown Frank Fatmacka Hollandale Banquette

Securities bubble bursts leave thousands with pennies to their names

Boston May 22 The bursting of a twenty one million dollar securities bubble trimmed investors assets. Attorney General Paul A Dever reports only about 382000 of 16 million in Seaboard Utilities securities remains and roughly 8000 of 5 million in Railroad Shares securities survive. The bundles were bought by New Englanders through bankrupt J D Parker and Company Inc.

Boston Paul A. Dever Seaboard Utilities New

Pair Go to Trial on Dope Charges

LUBBOCK May 22 Dr A Hartman physician and Dr L W Kitchen veterinarian both of Post and named in a new indictment for marijuana violation were ordered to trial today. The two men along with Sheriff W F Cato of Garza County and Tom Morgan a farmer face trial for the death of Narcotic Agent Spencer Stafford slain with a machine gun at Post on February 4.

Lubbock V. A. Hartman L. W. Kitchen Post Marcotta Law Viollation Tria W. F. Cato Garza Comery Tom Morgan Spender Stafford Stafford

Bank Loans Show Period Increase

National and business loans rose for the first time since October 1933 in the period from December 31, 1934 to March 4, 1935. The increase totaled 1,252,000 dollars, disclosed today by J. F. T. O'Connor, comptroller of the currency.

Washington F. T. O'Connor

Maverick Pushes for House Vote on TVA Power Bill

Washington May 22 In a combative session Representative Maverick Democrat Texas pressed for a House committee vote on TVA expansion amid a fight over new powers. He challenged audit extracts as fraud while May invited him outside as the clash intensified. Comptroller General McCarl criticized TVA expenses as the bill seeks explicit authority for selling power.

Washington, D. C House Military Committee Tennessee Valley Authority Maverick Democrat Texas New Deal Tennessee Valley TVA Regiaglation Senate TVA May Kentucky J. R. McCarl Qurine Houor Committee

Ford and Lincoln to Restore Pre Crash Wage Scale

Detroit May 22 Henry Ford Pord announced plants will reinstate the 1929 wage level for about 120000 workers at Ford and Lincoln factories. The increase adds roughly 2 900 000 dollars monthly to payrolls. Average pay is expected to rise above the 8 dollar minimum with 6 cent daily raises for minimum earners and 5 cent hourly gains for those above minimum.

Detroit Mich Henry Pord Ford Lincoln

Labor Opposes Big British Air Fleet

In London on May 17 the government announced plans to double Britain’s military aviation to 1500 planes with rapid buildup and a supplementary appropriation. Labor declared its intention to oppose large increases, as Baldwin framed the move as facing an emergency and sought Parliament approval.

London Great Britain Labor Party Stanley Baldwick Council House of Commons Baldwin

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