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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1926

Page

12

Big 1 Bluefish in Spotlight of Hall-Mills Case

The Hall Mills murder trial features Henry Stevens offering an alibi tied to a six pound bluefish caught by Arthur Applegate on September 1 1922. Witnesses place Stevens on the beach on September 14 1922 as the killings occurred about 50 miles from the New Jersey coast town. The court heard testimony from Mrs Anna Evanson the Stevens cook about that time and details of the alibi and travel.

Somerville W. Noy Arthur Applegate Tawalletce Hall-Mills Henry Stevens Frances Stevens Hall Willie Stevens Blether R. Mills New Jersey Anna Evanson Shipper Senator Simpson Beach Haven Simpson Bound Brook Stevens Voice Walters

Scorpion Self Stings Itself to Death in Texas

An unusual International Newsreel image shows a Texas scorpion stinging itself to death. The caption mentions Mr. Stevens, sun exposure, a laundry remark, and the Wilsons being taken to Point Pleasant after noon.

Texas Mr. Stevens Simpson Henry Stevens Wilson Point Pleasant

Woman Suffers Relapse In Jersey City Hospital

Mrs. Fane Gibson experienced a relapse with an unfavorable condition reported at Jersey City hospital. The testimony involved three men from a college in Somerville, and the stein toll was noted in court proceedings.

Jersey City N. J Fane Gibson

Mexican accused in Ramsey case faces defense stance

The trial records suggest Martinez enticed Dr Ramsey away then used his car for a San Antonio journey. Defense contends the Mexican, sick and hidden at his sister in law’s home, returned to Laredo leaving the car behind and that any agreement with Ed Dubose was for reward only.

Mathis Laredo Leahy Ramsey Martinez San Antonio Ed '3 Dubose Martites Townsend Ihe Mex Nez Dr. Ramsey

Canal Tugs and Rail Competition Stir Economic Debate

The piece argues for canal transportation as a cheap alternative to rail and rail siding, citing a ten thousand ton haul on ten barges at low upkeep costs. It questions whether railroads will permit such shifts, mentioning Secretary Bloover and Mr Hoover’s earnest push for canals from the Great Lakes to the ocean and gulf.

Uropi Bloover Great Lakes Ocean Gulf Hoover

Consuelo Vanderbilt Speaks On Marlborough Marriage Rumors

In a Paris interview published by The People a former duchess alleges no parental pressure in the Marlborough Consuelo Vanderbilt marriage. She states the step was hers alone and accepts some romantic notions but says others speculated. She adds she has given no further interview.

London Duchess of Marlborough the People Ela Paris Consuelo

Monument To Be Made death by own action Proof

Federal officials decide to construct a protective monument around the Washington monument after Henry C. Anderson a Spanish war veteran leaped to his death on the pavement below He is the fourth person to die by jumping from the spot. Bars will be installed in the observation tower to prevent future jumps.

Universal Service Washington Trederal Washington Monument Henry C. Anderson Anderson

Tragic Camp Bullis Grenade Accident Injures 14-Year-Old

Rene Foage, 14, son of C Roselawn addition, was brought to Santa Rosa infirmary after an unexploded grenade detonated while he handled it on a Camp Bullis range. His left hand was blown away and his right hand mangled. facial shrapnel injuries occurred. Doctors say he is critical but likely to survive and eye sight may be saved.

Rene Foage C. Roselawn Santa Rosa Camp Bullis Hooge Camp Bulli

Chain Store Head Speaks on Store's Community Role

V. CG Brown of the Grant stores spoke at the Associated Advertising club meeting in the St. Anthony hotel. He discussed the place of chain stores in the community and their impact on local business.

V. CG. Brown Grant Associated Advertising Club St. Anthony

Senator Glass Jr Involved In Virginia Crash

Roanoke Virginia reports Carter Glass Jr son of Senator Glass and Miss Leon Thomas of Lynchburg were injured in a late night automobile accident near Roanoke with the latter seriously hurt.

Roanoke Carter Glass Jr Senator Glass Virginia Leon Thomas Lynchburg Here

Prussian Prince Reaches Mexico on Mexico cit visit

Prince Henry of Prussia brother of the former emperor arrived in Mexico City last evening to begin his visit. A large crowd gathered at the railway station and along nearby streets to greet the prince with cheers.

Mexico Prince Henry of Prussia Germany

New Cardinals to Be Named at Secret December Consistory

Rome dispatch reports several new cardinals will be created at a secret consistory to be held in December. The report notes preparations are underway and specifies no names at this time.

Ytversal Service Rome Bnor

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