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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1929
Page
2
Oklahoma City Sept 19. Governor W J Holloway announced he accepted an invitation to speak alongside Governor Dan Moody of Texas at the inaugural river fair opening in Sherman Texas on October 7.
Testimony in the Becky Rogers bank robbery case focused on alleged insanity. Professor Rousse testified he believed Becky irrational after noting her odd behavior and a hospital remark. Former Sheriff Sterling Clarke also said he knew Becky and thought she was crazy. Defense notes protest over perceived bias in juror handling.
The article notes Mussolini resigning seven cabinet posts while remaining premier and interior minister as the king issues changes by royal decree. It discusses Rothermere urging Britain to drop the Palestine mandate, Jerusalem question, and Zionist influence, with commentary on U.S. stance and the mid-1920s foreign policy scene.
The article details a contested Terrell race where winners from the last congressional election face seating disputes involving Harry M Wurzbach and McCloskey. Local leaders fear a special election, with Weber and Johnson poised to enter the race if seating changes occur. Resignations at city and county levels spark political tension.
In New Braunfels on September 13 a restrained bird drew the gaze of Rebecca Rogere as it circled a courtroom. The girl, captive in the county case tied to a bank robbery, showed a momentary spark of awareness as the bird escaped through an open window, watched by Bre Grace Bradley and the court.
The injunction suit filed by Mary E Brady against Pub lix Theater Corp and W J Lytle to stop removal of fixtures was continued indefinitely Friday as parties work toward a out of court settlement. Testimony and courtroom tension included a remark by Otis Stogers defending Becky’s mother, while German language discussion hinted at a verdict. A restaurant-fueled inner turmoil and local minuscule banter colored wait times during proceedings.
Early training in good citizenship through a student run bank at Alamo Heights Junior and Elementary Schools. It features a student mayor executive council post office fire department and legislative body. The bank offers checking and savings with 4 percent interest and handled 1800 in student fees for 1928-20.
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