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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1931

Page

3

Two Get Life for Texas Child Murder

William Bryan and George Scott, both 23, confessed murderers of 7-year-old Edwin Canoe, were sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor in the Texas case heard by Judge McCrory. Jury delivered verdicts after brief trials, with Bryan and Scott pleading guilty and receiving life terms. The action followed the October crime in Neam County.

William DB. Bryan George BM. Scott Eewin Canoe Hunterilie Anfile Frivine Canada Thors Norlean Canada Lisan Aire Ladon Big Dooth Neam County Texas Bryan Bevan Sam Jilge McCrory Paen Toiler John McKay McGrory J. J. Yelton Iest McCrary T B Simmons McQrees Scott Jade McCrory Dexar J B. F. Tatton Paul J. Killay Enid Aneiek Corporation Court Carlos A. Martinez Avenue Matlock Martinez Anil Martines Soledad Street Charles Vetri Fred Scharfenberg

Jury sentences in Canada murder case described

The report details trials and sentencing in the Canada murder case. It notes Bryan and Scott receiving life terms, the defense and witnesses, and the state’s contention that Scott attacked Canada to rob him. It mentions Mrs. Canada’s composure, relatives’ reactions, and the quick arrests leading to the conviction.

Commandant Praises Pilot for Ambulance Flight Mercy Mission

A letter of commendation lauds First Lieut. Wowari K. Ramey for piloting an ambulance plane from Kansas City to Washington with two patients nine days ago. Brig. Gen. Strnd Heintzelman at Fort Leavenworth praised Ramey’s promptness and skill, noting co operation and thorough mission execution. Maj. T. J. Tanley, field acting commander, is also thanked for authorizing the flight.

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Roosevelt Takes Slips At Al Smith In Radio Speech

Governor Roosevelt in a radio address derided former Governor Smith over opposition to a constitutional amendment. The measure would let New York fund a $19,000,007 reforestation plan over 41 years outside the forest preserve, and establish tree numerics.

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Two Mothers Grieve After Sentences

In a Ninety Fourth District Court, William B Uryan and George M Scott received life terms for the murder of Frays Canady during an attempted robbery tied to bootleg whiskey. The mothers Otis Stringer and Mia Norlean Canada mourn their losses while a third mother, Mrs TA Watkinson, faces life without her son Bryan. Both convicts expressed regret but reflected on their past, with Bryan admitting whiskey drove their crime.

George M. Scott William B. Bryan Erwin Canada South Flores Atreet Atnte Kilday Clem D. Hagerty Scott Simmons Bryan Canada Nut Minnie Watkins Rendalin Street Tryan James B.tickey Felipe Gaban W. I. Fitch J. Yelton J. M. Tienek U. P. Ackermann O. A. Meller Aredt Myer Alfred Sultenfuss G. McCaughan Fritz Geiser Ray McCloskey McKay Raymond South Wol+ier Tynan Nanda A. A. Jaewards Finneral Waco Mispert McCrory Babee Bess Carroll William B. Uryan Frays Canady Dra Vegan William Dreynu Wintskey Mia Norlean Canada Otis Stringer Whee Erwin Ghana Enuk Alfarany Sud Ig Alont Ars TA. Watkinson Meyer Yang Ryan Ccourtroom

Weather storms sweep Northwest Montana and Wyoming roads

A blizzard blamed for heavy snow and wind disrupted travel across Wyoming Montana and parts of Idaho yesterday. Snow and freezing conditions spread from western Colorado to Washington with drivers urged to beware slick roads and delayed air service on transcontinental routes.

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