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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1939

Page

2

Maverick Faces Trial On Alf Dozen Counts

Maverick stands trial on a dozen charges alleging unlawful payment of poll taxes and related offenses. Judge Ferguson weighs conspiracy counts and reacts to defense arguments about procurement and the statute language amid a crowded courtroom and contested rulings.

Maverick Alf Fudge Ferguson Johnson Hiel Ferguson Carl Wright Johnson Jegts Bexary Beri Fexas Junge Ferguson William Aubrey Aubrey Jaimson Johkson O'Brien

Old Times in San Antonio Recalled as Court Drama

A retro chat recounts Booker Chambers and Maverick figures tied to 1930s San Antonio indictments. The Don recalls grand jury intrigues, acquittals, and political scheming around Chambers Garner and local officials, with notes on tax talks and city attorneys.

S. A Leia San Antonio Walter Tynan Chambers Maverick Channers A¢ Hoy Box Cay Wright Johnson Dot Maury Booker Booser Kinesx Red River County John Nance Garner K. Qum Des Louis Lipscomb Shlet Rey Ashworth Grand Jury Carl Wright Johnson Austin Albert Chevez Max- Well Burker Martin Wright Martin Don Carlos Tang Carlos Johnson Vier the Maverick

Trial Sidelights From Day Two At Maury Maverick Case

The trial continued with Mayor Maverick calmer and more composed than the previous day. Judges and officials conferred in private chambers while defense and prosecution noted heightened security and courtroom attendance. Mrs Maverick described Maury as prayerful and confident, while her comments highlighted the strain of political prosecutions and the costs of defense.

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Call It Music But It’s Noise Serenade Ends Peacefully

Two serenade incidents in San Antonio disrupted neighbors on a Monday night but ended calmly. Celestio Gonzales complained after a midnight serenade by three boys to three girls. Police advised no further disturbance. Later, a resident on Smith Street used a hammer in retaliation against a barking dog. Officers intervened, the hammering stopped, and the dog quieted.

Miso San Antonio Celestio Gonzales South Laredo Smith Street

Assault Suspect Held to Grand Jury

LAGRANGE Wyo. 2B 4 Dave Walker a 17 year old negro held today for grand jury action after County Attorney John Mars Burger said the youth admitted criminally assaulting a 60 year old woman. He was brought here from San Antonio where he was arrested Friday.

Veterans to Host Charity Bing Party at Eagles Hall

Sam Houston post No. 76 Veterans of Foreign Wars and allied groups announced a charity bingo party at Eagles Hall Friday at 8 p.m. Quartermaster La L. Nt. Stolle says proceeds will fund Christmas baskets for needy families.

Sam Houston Post Alailiany Priday Eagies la L Nt. Stolle Quartermaster Procseus

Relief crisis grips Cleveland as crowds threaten food

Mayor Harold H. Burton warned of destroying regular services to feed hungry jobless as 2000 protesters demanded immediate relief. He rejected state responsibility and sought a special session to address the crisis, amid calls for fed aid and possible local action.

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There Are Two Ways to Get at Constipation

Ad copy notes two methods for constipation relief through daily bran cereal. It promotes Relioge's Alt-Bran by claiming it supplies bulk to the diet, to prevent headaches and discomfort, with directions to consume toasted cereal with milk or baked into muffins and to drink water. The copy claims bolded distribution by grocers.

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