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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1925

Page

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Trial and jury deliberations in Texas murder case near end

Fragmented court report notes a dramatic murder trial as prosecutors argue for guilty verdicts and manslaughter options. Jurors, seated amid a crowded courtroom, hear testimony about an ex-husbands letters and jealous motive while a tense atmosphere builds toward closing arguments and a potential verdict.

Blainian Ford Buzinne Clare Crawford Rena Crawford Jarve Merve Susinne Lamar Seeligson Jary Uurler Seeligson University of Texas Charles M. Craw Om Tapeford Joe Diaz Etriet Court dueGrors

Mitchell Trial Hears Air Charges Repeated

The trial recounts air charge allegations amid testimony about meteorological services and aviation routes. Witnesses discuss improvements for aviators and proposed maintenance of units at aviation institutions, plus an Alaska route plan through Canada to Asia and Europe.

Mitchell New York Culver Milltarp Academy Indien Alaska Causa Canada Asia Europe

Dirigible Rigger Testimony At Navy Court Martial

Shenandoah airship disaster testimony reveals offi cer Bayeh warned not to reveal info, Carlson described gas cell manifold action before breakup, and Sheridan warned of consequences for those who spoke. Mitchell case looms as Colonel seeks to defend aviation strategy and Hawaii defenses amid ongoing court martial proceedings.

Weah Arthur Bi Carlen Rig Ger Shenandeah Shewanudih Amidali Oa Carlson

Navy Flier Sheridan Testifies of Threats Over Mitchell Case

Lieutenant I W Sheridan testified before the army court martial supporting Colonel William Mitchells charges of government air service negligence. He reported being followed into the Willard Hotel lobby by a stranger claiming Navy ties who warned him to retract statements or face violence and professional ruin. The man resembled the late Dr Steinmetz and wore no rings. The encounter occurred in Washington on November 23.

Mitchell Lowell H. Smith Army World Flight Alan Tesl Charles P. Summerall Eorpa Hawaii Bummerall Justifien Teothe Court N Dritchall Judas Advocata Yeoston Perriey Stedt Washington I. W. Sheridan William Mitchell Y Wan Nei Willard Hotel Mary Sheridan de. Stein Meta

Grand Jury Probes Black Terror Reign in St Hedwig Road Attacks

Grand jury probes post opera era outbreaks tied to St Hedwig road terror. Twenty one charges filed against three black suspects. a fourth confessed to multiple crimes, naming accomplices. Victims summoned. one suspect hospitalized and then implicated another man. Investigators race to arrest a fleeing accomplice linked to a decoy setup.

St. Hedwle Road Otchiger Usry Arnault Edward Joseph Austin Grand Cy St. Hedwig Road Tercolama Dsn Vary Hood Bhorit James Stevens John Long Duke Garver

One Eighth Income Of America To Pay 1924 Taxes

New York. November 3. A study by the National Industrial Conference Board shows twelve and one half cents of every dollar of American income in 1924 went to taxes. The total tax burden rose markedly since 1918, from 4.9 per cent in 1918 to about 22.65 per cent in 1924, aided by higher state and local levies and a dip in national income in 1924. The board notes the 1924 national income was around 63.0 billion dollars, with current purchasing power nearly double 1923 levels.

New York National Industrial Conference Board Saya Sising Windus Wearnet

Probe Liquor Sale to Dallas Students Reported

District attorney opened a case into alleged liquor sales to school children after a raid found two youngsters with liquor. A man and a woman were arrested at the scene, a quantity of liquor was seized, and one girl made a statement to officers.

Dallas Bdallar

Merchants Advised of Good Will Visit Schedule

Saint CC Wolfe of the trade extension department of the Chamber of Commerce writes merchants in numerous towns to expect a Good Will visit during the first week of December. Letters inform merchants of the San Antonio delegation and exact schedule. About 109 men have reservations for the trip, with others urged to book as seats remain limited.

CC. Wolfe Trade Extension Department Chamber of Commerce Meredonia Odam Rio Grande City Minsion Meduea Pharr San Juan Edinburg Alamo Donna Wermeo Metended Tar Fora Bon Benito Raymondtili Lyford Sarita Kingsville Bishon Wriscoll Rotstown Allee Brownaville Corne Christi F'nYfurrian Presone Sinioro Benavidor Realitas Hobronville Miranda City Lareda San Antonio

Poland Ends Women in Salons Ruling Sparks Protests

Poland Lodz November 23 The labor inspector rules no more harmoldy forcing salons to discharge women and hire men. The decision has sparked a storm of protest from unemployed workers and a heated public response.

Poland Barmatis

Little Jimmie Jimmie English Becomes Awarded Hero

In Texarkana a young girl named Jimmie English battled a life threatening affliction linked to a blade-like growth near her heart. A fundraising appeal by The Light of San Antonio spurred donations totaling over 1000 dollars for her surgery by Dr Graham Bratts in St. Louis. The operation freed her from bed, and after months of recovery she returned home to Texarkana a healthy, hopeful child.

Jimmie Texarkana Shamia Tett St. Louis Graham ‘“Bratts Jinmie Yell San Antonio Jimmie English Bar Grakim 'Evarta Jims San Antonis Cat Avianie Perdiur

Burglars Do Christmas Stealing Early

Prowlers probed Sterling hotel and nearby homes Sunday in a spree described as anxiously to do their Christmas stealing early. A prowler stole fur and cash from beneath a pillow, while another took a phonograph and cash from a resident. A theft of a $260 diamond from H L Vaughn was reported, and an overcoat was stolen from a parked car. Names and addresses of victims appear in the report.

Sterling Helstmes Ynirit Bay J. E. Maywood East Myrtle Catherine Wasn Gak Street

Rainelander Notes Read Injury Trial On June 6

In a court session the witness described a scene with Alicia and Rhinelander in a priya room. The defendant testified that Alicia’s skin appeared the same color as when he last saw it, ending his testimony for the day as adjournment was taken until other witnesses for the plaintiff testify.

Priya Legwerd Davis Mig Joner Justine Monihauser Alica Raipelander Talen

Session ultimatum to call special session by noon Wednesday

The article notes a pending verbal ultimatum to Governor to convene a special session by Wednesday noon, with the petition demanding action. Representatives Trewin and Felix Raymer of Austin say they have enough signatures to force the issue. Senator Eugene Milles of Weatherford expects no direct pension action but hints the legislature may seek resignations from a highway commission.

Eros Satterwhiten Trewin Felix Raymer Austin Eugene Milles

War on Race Track Gambling Plan Formed Nationwide

Reform groups announce a plan to launch a nation wide campaign against race track gambling with a cross state committee. Backing comes from the Civic League of New York the Methodist Board of Temperance and Morals and anti gambling factions in Maryland Tennessee and Kentucky.

Washing Lux Avi P Reform Association International Reform Federation Civic League of New York Methodis Board of Temiparance

Firm Loses Fight To Halt Oil Probe In Elk Hills Case

Washington war era note reports Standard Oil of California failed to stop the Interior Department from continuing its mineral character inquiry at Elk Hills California. The District of Columbia Supreme Court denied a prelim injunction, ruling Interior Secretary had authority to proceed and no court could halt the investigation.

Washington Standard Oil Company of California Interior Department Ceetaig Elk Hills Cal District of Columbia McCoy Secretary of the Interior

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