Doomed Man and Sheriff Clash Over Trial Details
In a tense courtroom narration, the doomed man's harsh words surface as defense attorney argues for a second hearing while the sheriff asserts measures will protect all. The sheriff recalls sharing a hearty supper with the defendant, noting a misused phrase and the prior fear of a shooting incident as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Ellison
Elgon
Norning
Warnine
Millikia Ayas
Aord
Jil
Kidnap Gang Holds Illinois Girl for 2500 Ransom
Henry Peters, a Mid-Test show promoter, reports his 14 year old daughter Tlinois girl has been kidnapped and is being held for a $2500 ransom in Chicago. Peters and private detectives searched after she vanished three days ago following a party in Chicago. A telephone call demanded the money at a designated spot with a promise no harm would come to her.
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Universal Secvier
Adstet
Henel ‘Peters
Louis Peters
Prometer
Chicago
Peters
Nonsensical OCR Fragment Hints at Local Event
Fragmentary text from a historical notice hints at an upcoming event or issue with impatient anticipation. It mentions Antoine and a gleaming arrival before Sunday and references a S200 bounty, but the passage is garbled and difficult to parse for concrete facts.
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Bess Carroll
Antoine
Chigger Eengan
Jury selection proceeds in Millikin sanity plea
The trial resumes with rapid jury selection in the Millikin sanity case. Judge Jeffrey overruled a venue change and denied a defense motion for a special jury panel while defense counsel sought time to confer with the defendant. Millikin, escorted by prison chaplain, is guarded as two court terms run concurrently and a grand jury is impaneled after the term ends.
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Theo
Mall
Bordell
Gina
Jeffrey
Ponci J. W. Hartfield
Hawkins
W. HE. Hawkins
Austin
San Antonio
Ihab Dair Prise
Joman
Alifhkin
M. C. Jeffrey
Witesses
Bfe
Millikin
Hugh Pindigan
Walter M. Hillsfor
York
Houston
Tockhart
MMT
Witnesses Called to Lockhart Sanity Hearing
Approximately 35 San Antonians left for Lockhart to testify in the A. V. Millikin sanity hearing after subpoenas by the state. The list includes Mrs. Lala Blake Fred Avomas Joe Wimberly G G Cone and many others plus two Bexar County deputy sheriffs and a will. Musicians from Amarillo Dallas attended the 1928 convention of the Texas Federation of Music Clubs at the state fair.
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Torkhart
A. V. Millikin
Lala Blake
Fred Avomas
Ggee Cone
Joe’ Wimberly
V.garrison
Kelly
X "Nm
Sampson
Vollman
OG Milles
Harvey
Duke Carver
Kins - Tefé Dixon
Adeline McClain
Wy Bradyley
Hl. Martin
R. D. Frame
George Stendebach
Bexar County
Amarillo
Dallas
Tens Federation of Music Clubs
Wexus
J. J. Crume
JD. Cole
Potter County
Harmony
McDowell
Pawn Tickets Lead to Two Arrests in City Burglary Probe
Detectives arrested two men Saturday amid a pawn ticket probe. One suspect was picked up on furlough near Government Hill while the other, tied to a Grawnsvilie area burglary, was seized by Detectives Mice and Bartholomue. Communications with Brownsville confirmed one man is wanted there.
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Government Hill
Mice and Bartholomue
Brownsville
Jigglebug Cartoon Contest Promises $2000 In Prizes
A curious newspaper note in The Light details the Jigglebug contest for San Antonio street cartoons with $2000 in prizes. Writers and readers are invited to submit single panel cartoons illustrating local street names, with cash awards for top entries and a coupon return system.
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Lindbergh
San Antonio
Woodlawn Avenue
Castro Street
Eversbolly
Sunday Dance Events at Local Halls and Venues
A fragmented list of dance events across town venues including Fest Hall Prinz Hall Labor Temple and Meloni Bath. It notes weekly Sunday dances, prize masquerades, midnite dancing sessions, and live music by various orchestras with dates and locations mentioned in a scattered 19th or early 20th century notice.
Army Orders Map Personnel to Posts and Duties
Army orders posted list personnel assignments across stations and departments. Including Harrison S. Kenrick and Alfred W. Bloor attache roles, and Lt. Trev and others assigned to Forts, posts in Panama, New York, and Washington. Also notes medical staff at Letterman General Hospital and reserve corps details.
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Wasspsgton
Harrison S. Kenrick
C. A
Buffaly
Gag Francisco
Mmass
Guatimels
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Salvador
Honduras
Pan
Sen Jose
Bam Houston
Roy Z
Morris
M.C. Felice
M. O
Fort Bam Hovelon
Mrrchfield
Arthur L. Philbrice
E. C
Providence
R.T
New York
Malcolyn W. Hil
Balti
Robert @ Sutton
Mapes
New Yorkty
William FP. Dewitt Mh c
Fort Davis
Canal Yone
Revord
Postman Defends Boston Terrier in City Police Visit
Postman Robbie Crealey, 10, brought his Boston terrier Teddy to the police station after Teddy allegedly snapped at a baby. The boy claimed his mother sent the dog for the officers to shoot, while others argued Teddy is friendly and tame. Lt. Jenkins noted Teddy’s daily greetings at the House.
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Postman
Union Gity
N. T
Robbie Crealey
Teddy
Froid Taebr Fein
Jenkins
Bobby
Eddy Lome
Wind
Abby
Durango Bootlegger Host Arrested After Street Fight
An unfavorable remark about bootleg beer led to a free for all at a Durango street house. Prohibition officers raided the premises early Saturday. The bootlegger, host, faces prohibition act charges. a guest who was singled out suffered a dislocated shoulder. Neighbors noted the host had recently moved in and invited friends to celebrate the first brew.
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Durango
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Caldwell
Tlinois
L. A
Lapland
Carrol! Thurmond
Roy Marker
McKinley School
Nugglebug
Foreign Landa
Light
Rush
Millikin Sanity Plea
Forrant
Cdorts
Denles Mutlo
S. A
Lockhart
Garden Bi Crockett
Saab
Grerstote
Bacon Hill Baptist Church
Fredericksburg Re
Asthys Flaes
Wm. H. Joyner
Paultfinders
Gene Tunney
Christian Science
First Church of
Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
Church of Christ
North Algo
Fifth Street
Alamo Heights
Magnolin Avenue
Belknap Place Sunder
Pera
Maverick Building
To & P
Jigglebug Frolic
Turge Lindsey
Colorado
Oregon
Calla Taindsey
Socrates
State of
Illinois
UPI
State Highway Department
Fam Creen, Kerr and
Labor Temple
Prinz Hall
Rat
Eversuady
Binue
Comveres
Sat
Midnite
Merrymaker
Ah Ivery
Sum
Southeen Yardiffe
We. C. Hall
Greerent
End Park
Slumid Kleiner
Mie
Voudouze
Bundag Leh
Desloor
Murle
Mumber
Bellinger Brass
Henry
Happy Suven
Murdinez
Suwiay
Entral
Cristian
Auren
Main and
San Pedro
John W. Darby Aminister
Bertzmerg
Optometrists
Art Opticians
Babcock'’s
Legger
Guest
the Old First Church
Presbyterian
P. B. Hill
Sdch
Beacon HM Presbyterian
Rev. W. Brand
Paul Whiteman
New Crystal Ballroom
Gunter
aBaker
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