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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1929

Page

3

Indictment of More Pantages Defense Witnesses Hinted

In Los Angeles on October 17, key defense witness Eunice Pringle and others faced testimony about visits by Nick Dunney and Danacy to the Pringle cottage in Garden Grove. The defense sought to cast doubt on charges tied to the Alexander Pantages girl attack case while investigators pursued conflicting accounts and potential perjury claims.

148 Angeles Ruth Lane Alexander Pantages Mea Fane Garlant Ditty Bunlee Pringle Nick Dunney Los Angeles Lee Blacket Yauteville Wigante Eunice Pringle Huron Fitts Garland Biffle Biffle Arkansas Dor Pantages Alacket Erand Buuin Nick Durmaey Muni Priggle Gorden Grove Danacy Pringle Danaey Hhr Éinkster Misa Pringle Pantages Eunice Dunner Garden Grove Filta Rodney Fricke de Pantages Rink Dleterming

Pebecatooth Promises Tasteful Teeth Care

A Bet cites Pebecatooth as both tasty and effective, noting that despite an initial dislike for its flavor the product cleaned teeth and impressed friends. The respondent sticks with it a week, praising its tang and after-flavor as proof of keeping teeth clean and lovely.

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Fall in Court Ends With Testimony Gaps in Bribe Trial

Albert B Fall former interior secretary wheeled from District Supreme Court in Washington after failing to testify amid bribe charges. Heard testimony centered on a brief three to four minute period with Pantages and Eunice, with prosecutors highlighting differing statements from Heard. Garland Biffle the defense witness was briefly identified, and court rulings limited defense access to certain documents as the trial progressed.

Albert B. Fall Secretary of the Interior District Supreme Court Washington Stewart Heard Pentages Beards Nick Duncar Tollywood Ee Passet Eunice Pringle Pontiges Ford Vaudeuille Witneas Garland Biffle Perjlrp Foyle Vaundeville Ruperson Dhulge G. Pricke The Cour Exper

Testimony of Dead Secretary at Doheny Trial Read Into Record

Washington reporters detail Edwin Denby’s testimony in the Doheny Fall bribery case. Denby, former Navy secretary, is quoted claiming he carried responsibility for Elk Hills oil reserve actions and influenced executive orders, while the judge cautions the defense.

Doheny Washington, D. C UNS Elk Hills Naval Oil Reserve L. Doheny Gntay Secretary of Interior Albert D. Fall Edwin Deshy Secretary of the Navy Ang Brovgik Fall Denby Fell Jurark Navy Harding

Circus Elephants Execution Ends Black Diamond’s Parade

A crowd of 1500 watched the circus elephant Black Diamond shot dead after a failed poisoning attempt. Five rifle shots and a final eye shot ended the beast’s life as he stood chained on a wooden block amid the jungle horror exhibition.

Black Diamond Log Habe Jewel Ruth Diamond Running Amick Denly Eva Donahow da Prickett Bell Buck Tee Black Diamond Muastodon Mesquite Hia Corsitana Diack G. Barnes Thereleus Tans Nagel Ad‘i Hines Souston Ing Houston Wise

Fragmented scribbles on a world balance and unrest

A garbled text fragment discusses global rulers, a failing bond to carry heavy burdens, and soldiers with hooks. It mentions a bend on top, feet tied to toads, and soldiers moving with their burdens. It references Canada and a Socialist member urging reform through evolution rather than revolution.

Bexar Chiefs Ignore Threat in Courthouse Decision

Reported in San Antonio is a standoff as Bexar County officials refuse a push to cut off Main Avenue past the courthouse. County leaders cite space needs and the value of preserved courthouse ground, while others threaten a ticker organization.

Justices of Peace Bexar County Main Avenue Besar

Women Gall River Parley Seeks Mayor’s Input on Meeting

A city committee plans to present conclusions from a women’s river parley to the mayor. Mies Viis of the Conservation Society invited the mayor to attend. Mayor M. Chambers said he will not commit due to prior work and no agreement yet. The text references the murder of Mrs Eva Donohue and an animal named Black Diamond tied to the case.

Mies Viis Conservation Ofciety M. Chambers Mire Eva Donohue Prickett

Jealousy blamed in elephant's attack killing in Texas

In Corsicana Texas on October 17 1930 Curly Prickett former circus elephant trainer was executed in Kenedy Texas for the death of Eva Donhue on her farm near Kereng. He had previously tried to calm the elephant during the attack and was wounded.

Corsicana Texas Black Diaman Eva Donahue Curly Prickett Kenedy Donghue

Robbing Lone Bandit Strikes Filling Station Attack

A lone man robbed Gulf Fine Station at 47 Frender, taking about 18 dollars from the cash register after forcing attendant A. T. McCown into a closet. The intruder, described as tall about six feet, wore gray attire and implied threats, while another attempted robbery earlier involved Escabedo at Monterey Street.

Bencic Gulf Fine Station Frenderickersburg Gond Thurslay A. T. McCown McCiown Piveutigading Cern McCroun

Garfield Warimnington Ro Garfinlil Interior Secretary Appointed Chairman

In Roosevelt administration, Garfield Warimnington Ro Garfinlil, secretary of interior, was designated by President Taaveer to chair the rennaissement conservation and management of the public domain.

Warimnington Tamea Ro Garfinlil Secunlary Boasevelt Taaveer Renuaissiment Consersation

Old Trail Drivers Meet in San Antonio

A crowd gathered in San Antonio as old trail drivers and their supporters recalled frontier days. Speakers praised the endurance of those who forged westward roads and rivers, with Negro attendees urged to receive equal membership in the association.

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