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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1922

Page

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Cadena murder trial venire panel grows with six jurors chosen

Six jurors were selected for the Frank Cadena murder case as the trial nears noon Monday. Cadena, who reportedly claimed insanity, sat silent during voir dire while attorneys questioned prospects about capital punishment, reading and English proficiency, and potential racial prejudice. A Mexican-majority courtroom awaited selection as Cadena allegedly shot his sister‑in‑law Verkite in her home, wounding her and fleeing before surrendering.

Inromen Frank Cadepn Hig Criter Pailita Jintenez Noril Bout TV Veniremen Walter H. Complick Alsin Weithold August C Neeb Curtis L. Strume Tom B. Black Bod Escusei Cadene Halton Woode Cadena Verkite Backa Cediirera WB. Anderson del Venize

Appointment of New Police Chief Sparks City Speculation

Amid tense city chatter at the central police station, rumors swirl over Thomus JT. Morking O Hee’s resignation as chief and who will fill the post. City officials weigh acting arrangements while council leaders consider candidates, with weighings focused on continuity and authority.

Wistelt Renetto Thomus Phil Weight Nestier Lucypagox Leveyn Thor Wright Martin

Saengerfest 18 Held at Kordecieksburg May 26

May 26 event in Kordecieksburg featured several groups and attendees. Details are partial due to damaged text, but mentions Ne Movants and various participants, with food servings noted and local organizers listed.

Kordecieksburg Wee

Local Concert Includes Varied Selections and Parish Figures

The program featured Arion of Fredericksburg and Adolf Hupt as officers, with Max Stebling secretary and Naz Schooner wolf as president. The evening concert drew a large audience and showcased multiple choirs and soloists from San Antonio and nearby towns, under the direction of Adolf Hopf and directors from Arion and Germania.

Wifilém P Merechwale Arceary Arion Fredericksburg Adolf Hupt Max Stebling Naz Schooner Wolf H. V. Nesland Robert W. Klinselliefer Thans Mrg Robert Wimn Mieses Ida Forum I. B. Sonia Motberg AL Asnsehke Anon Hopf San Antonia Adolf Hopf Concertin Charles Klarrer

Cars for Veterans Parade Parking Plan in Philadelphia

War veterans will be parked along Rost Commerce Street opposite St. Joseph's Hall after a Memorial Day parade. Parade marshal W F Bicfer t said volunteers will place vehicles for veterans to use to reach the National Cemetery for ceremonies, with the march set to begin at 9 oclock Tuesday morning.

Nationa Oits W.F. Bicfért Veterana Rost Commerce Stedt St. Joseph's Hall

Three New Committees Draft City Sign Law Amendment

Three appointment signed by Commissioner PHIL Wright Son assemble to draft a dignified sign ordinance. An advisory committee and sign billboard panel, including Harold Kayton and Ed Helmag, will review proposals and draft the ordinance for incorporation into the new Building Code. The measure aims to meet fire and police requirements and goes to council upon completion.

Phil Wright Fire Ant Follovwelng Chectar Wright Anhn I. Rechter Fred Bmithers Charles Gunther Harold Kayton Reno Easton Ed Helmag W. Riddle A. Pomnee Nr. Tackson

Pilots Delayed In World Flight Attempt Across Italy

Winding at Hovely Park during a world flight attempt, Blake damaged the gear and propeller while near Marseilles. It will be towed to the Miami aviation field for repairs amid forecast delays. A separate incident reports Willie Walker, 3224 Munk Crockell, struck by a car in the 200 block North Center Street. the driver fled per police.

Marseilles Mar Y Blake Hovely Park Tong Turin Italy Wil Po Tait Willie Walker Negra Munk Crockell Yiollce Wick Pollu

Neff Proclamation Declares Memorial Day In Texas

Governor Neff urges observance of Memorial Day on May 30. Texans are asked to decorate graves of fallen soldiers and hold patriotic exercises in schools and communities. The proclamation emphasizes national unity, devotion, and respect for those who died serving the Republic.

Auttis Nottles Tureday Texas United States Abe Eloude Mouid Noylig Trecdne Pat Mf Texa& Dd Nerely Posni- Wie Usav

Roadwork Progress Near Tow Bridge

Grading and leveling proceed on the bridge in the sondery part of town. A stock civil engineer has been placed on site along with a crew busy removing granite rock from jacar incidents four miles from Akun. The remaining mile of highway will be spanned with granite rock. Engines A. Re Mourad and crew lead the work. Contractor Craven plans the job within five weeks.

Sondery Wighway

Obituary: Hubbard and Barris Families Mourn Members

Two obituaries detail the deaths of Mary Jahn Harts Hubbard and Mary diving Barris aged 68 in San Antonio. Survived by husbands, children, and extended relatives, services planned at 4 p.m. with Hart & McCollum directing. burial at Mission Burial Park.

Mary Jahn Harts Mary Dfving Barris J. MM. McWhorter Weat Houston Street Mississippi San Antonio Tarrig Fier Mire Keene Bloan HL E. Hein W. W. Manes Ke. J AC McWhorter Teale Warria Mee

Life Saving Demonstration At City Pool Event

A Red Cross lifesaving demonstration is scheduled for Monday night at the city pool. The event, led by Sikes Kelieh Til ron and a Red Cross life-saving committee member, will show artificial respiration and rescue techniques. Two demonstrations occur each summer, highlighting resuscitation methods amid a recent San Antonio trogonies context.

Sikes Kelieh Tilron Ted Cross Wilbert J. Longfellow American Red Crops Unusnal San Antonio

Arbitration Plans Over Tacna Arica Muddle Discussed

Washington May 20 Observers report new arbitration ideas for the Tacna Arica dispute between Chile and Peru. Delegations hint at a plan allowing arbitrators to decide sovereignty under the treaty of Anson or pursue another settlement method. Both sides held hopes the aloof scheme could yield a resolution despite unclear indications from officials.

Byhe Asachmead Brass Washington Toonte Avica Anson

READY FOR PLAY Tor final dr rebtbreal fur "Kind, ding."

A community pageant presents a school play at Mal Avenue High School on Friday under the Little Whealer and fox guidance. The production showcases local talent in a fundraiser style event with guests and organizers unnamed due to text garble.

Rebtbreal Neacomcunity Mal Avenue Ho'elauk Little Whealer and Fox

Tenont of Tay Protésidt' Crothon' Homd'ob Shia' Dity

A stage notice from New York City detailing a local community play about life, family, and resilience. Produced by a local group led by Mrs J A Bindley, the cast includes Nora Dewesen John Fy Dora Witherspoon and others. Performances set for Main Avenue High School Tuesday afternoon.

Crohton Charles Keuyer New’ York Fonomant Mother Lava Denmo Wag Euecesd New York Roth Main Avenue High School Tuesley Nora Dewesen John Fy Nolo Dora Witherspoo

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