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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1925

Page

2

Crowe Presses Tampering Probe in Murder Case

In a tense court session Judge Lynch backs State's Attorney Crowe as he seeks speeding tampering investigations before the Shepherd murder trial. Crowe cites a likely broader political influence campaign and juror pressure while denying interference from the state’s team in veniremen inquiries.

Crowe Shepherd Wiliam Nelson McCntock Lynch Veniremen Summienus Venireman Dsnek

Circumstantial Evidence in Poisoning Trials Stirs Courts

A column debates circumstantial evidence in murder cases, citing Theodore Durant, Roland Molineaux, Mrs Cornelia Botkin, Johann Hoch, and Abs Leutsert. The piece connects alleged poisonings to courtroom outcomes, noting how indirect proof has often convicted suspects across era and jurisdictions.

Leutgert Iid

First Chinese Faces Jury in Death Case

San Jio's first Chinese murder trial opens with Fong Goon charged in the Ng Ben slaying at Humboldt hotel. Jurors are chosen after the death-penalty option is waived. defense to argue self defense with Chinese conflicts noted throughout proceedings.

Fong Goon Ninety-fourth District Ng Ben Commerce Street Melican San Antonio Pershing Army China Ben Fen William ‘Riebe Anita Mirandd Humboldt Hotel Ami Howev San J Nio Ninety-fourth Goon Mexico

Aged Sisters Die Within 24 Hours in Camden

Mrs. Jennie Farler dies within a day of her sister Mary Aunt Polly Whita in Camden. The two sisters reportedly lingered in sorrow after a long separation, with Polly passing shortly before Jennie.

Camden N. 3 Polly Jennie Farler Mary Whita

Motors and teeth theme court case unsettles West Side

In New York on May 26 a court heard claims over dental bridges a $13000 limousine and an $8000 bill. Mrs. William Bramwell Downing testified of suffering after Dr Howard T Stewart took bridgework and demanded the large charge. Downing, linked to the Wallin family, said she could not eat as the bridgework was kept and the car not returned.

Francisco Molineux New York Roland Molineaux Molineaux West Side Willam Bramwell Downing Waldorf-Astoria Howard T. Stewart Fifth Avenue Downing Wallin Kentucky Theodore Roosevelt

Lieutenant Carroll Takes Airway Trip With Private Jones

First Lieutenant F. C. Carroll of the Third Attack group at Kelly Field began the weekly airway run to St Ian on Tuesday after a Monday delay due to storm and high wind. He was joined by Private Jones headed to Muskogee Oklahoma on furlough.

F. C. Carroll Kelly Field St. Ian Jones Muskogee Okla

Young Preacher John Troxler Jr Delivers Sermon

Mayfield Kentucky May 26 a 14 year old preacher John Troxler Jr son of Rev J A Troxler pastor of Mayfield Presbyterian church gave his first sermon in Frances Crittenden county His topic was How Jesus Called His Disciples.

Mayfield John Troxler Jr J. A. Troxler Mayfield Presbyterian Church Frances Crittenden County Jesus John

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