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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1935

Page

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Trials in pistol slaying case at Fort Sam Houston

Trial proceedings for soldiers DeWitt Rucker and Jesse C. Beens feature juror selection and motions on severance and voir dire. Judge W W McCrory rules on quashing the venire, while defense counsel allege improper drawing and prejudice. Sheriff's handling of prisoners cited amid death penalty qualification.

DeWitt Rucker Fort Sam Houston Aljit Alexander Helotes W. W. McCrory Criminal District Cour J. 2. Goldrich Battery Shop D. G Aniin Harlandale School Board McGrory Jesse C. Eens Galt Sgebberg McCrory Hien Tuck Chapin Ventre Chapin Paul Elday

Indicted Dike Cadena linked to slaying case in Texas

Rucker and Blevins give sworn statements confessing to Tiliag station hold ups in Bexar and nearby counties. They received 99 year sentences. Mrs Hila Rucker of Gaffney DC attended with her son to court and found work. Blevins came with his young wife Jean Slevins. Chapin and Grover Morris named as counsel for Rucker. Nuss and Gilpin for Blevins. Prosecution by Kilday, Leroy Jeffers and LJ. Gittnger.

Dike Cadena Alexander Rucker Blevins Hila Rucker Gaffney D. C

Notorious Alcatraz Inmates Dominant Inmates Describe Banished

Relia ble sources report Al Capone George Bates and others at Alcatraz Island as the prison’s most notorious inmates. A prison informant says Capone and Bates perform in the yard and that snitching and fist fights are common. The routine is described as rigid and bitter.

al Capone George Machite Kelly Amert Bates Alcateas Island Capone Banjo Pith Alcatraz Sritekers Prizon

Tardy and MST Mule Proves Brisk in Extreme Climates

The Ethiopian mule extends its reputation by traversing rugged mountain passes with ease. It reliably carries loads ranging from 150 to 280 pounds, adapting to diverse climate conditions and terrain.

600 Delegates Expected at 85th Christian Church Parley

The 85th International convention of His Disciples of Christ opens in San Antonio with an estimated 6000 delegates. Preconvention meetings led by H A Holloway and Dr Charles Scoville outline ordination talks and youth programs. President Dr D W Morehouse to present Tuesday evening. Sunrise prayer service planned at Alamo site with A R Main conducting. Communion for thousands set for Sunday at the auditorium. Dr Ivan Lee Holt and Dr Frederick D Kershner among speakers on union and missions.

Stough Disciples of Christ H. A. Holloway Taciapapolis National Evangelistic Society Charles Reigh Scoville Eureka Springs Ark Central Christan Church Scoville Central Christian Church Tople Prophets Proncera Patriots Unicorn Entral Christian Church Municipal Auditorium Patrick Henry The Christian Churches San Antonio D. W. Morehouse Brestant Drake University Des Moines Tews Alamo A. R. Main Melbourne Australia Texas Christian Church John Brice Dalton Frederick D. Kershner School of Religion Butter University Indianapolis Kershner Christian Union Ivan Lee Holt Louis Federal Council of Churches of Cnrist America Orient Ministers’ Pension Fund Plaza Hotel Ida B. Wise Smith Christian Restirch

Imitation. CJ Will Get’s Jo Imitation

Mistranscribed notes describe impersonation and public figure mimicry. A Cleveland man A A Trimble is praised for voice impersonations and connections to Will Rogers impressions. He claims no acting background yet plans talks with industry officials.

Greta Garbo A. A. Trimble Cleveland Trimble Will Rogers Will Ly

Church evangelist cites decline and revival in men’s faith

Dr. Charles Relgh Seavitt of Eumba Springs Ark, here for the Disciples of Christ convention, laments political maneuvering and praises a surge in church attendance especially among men. He notes a craving for real truth and praises two-fisted Christianity while claiming to have baptized over 130,000 on U.S. and European tours.

Charles Relgh Seavitt Eumba Springa Ark Monilay Disciples of Christ Ballyhoo Dr. Scoville United States Europe

Bandits Knife Victim Frank Cooper Attacked in Houston St

Frank Cooper a New York salesman was attacked by four Mexicans with knives in the 1800 block of East Houston Street. He was severely cut on the arm and mouth during the robbery of £70 and received treatment at Robert B. Green hospital. He described one bandit as large with a black mustache, whose finger he bit during the struggle.

Frank Cooper New York East Houston Street Cooper Robert B. Green Hospital Strugele

Sleeping Bag Among Shipments to Tahoe Listed

A genuine woodsman sleeping bag, as used by trappers in the Canadian Northwest, was shipped to Tahoe aboard the Rose Marie. Nelson Eddy, the owner, plans to use shin real Woodsman style among distant Icatlen.

Tahoe Rose Marie Turt Tte Canadian Northwest Nelson Eddy Icatlen

Purl Wisecracks at Lobby Inquiry in Dallas Senator’s Quote

At the senate commission’s mid point, former Senator George Purl of Dallas laughed off the lobbying probe into chain store tax opposition. He quipped that he felt like an optimist who fell from a New York hotel, shouting as he passed each floor that he was “all Taght Sofer, boys.”

Austin Senate George Purl Dallas New York Purl

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