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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1929

Page

2

Becky Lawyers Argue Fate of Girl in Bank Robbery

The trial stalled as lawyers argue Becky. The jury eyed the December 1926 bank robbery at Farmers National Bank of Buda, with the state and defense closing their cases by Tuesday afternoon. Court recessed until 3:30 PM as jurors were fatigued from seven days of testimony.

bresk@net Dittert Otto Hogers Fred Blundell Farmers’ National Bank of Buda Becky Tewae Tria Ig Hare

Be­cky Rogers Bank Robbery Trial Deepens Evening Tense

The trial of Becky Rogers for a December 1106 bank robbery enters a six hour argument phase after a day of long prep and objections. State and defense lines harden as psychiatrists testify on insanity while jurors prepare for a verdict or possible insanity plea.

Three Trails Yawns on New Braunfels Trial Proceedings

Rebecca Bradley Rogers stands trial in New Braunfels over a Buda Farmers Bank robbery charge. The jury weighs guilt and sanity with two possible verdicts. If guilty and sane, she faces at least five years in penitentiary. if not guilty by reason of insanity, she would be freed and receive treatment at home in Fort Worth. Otis Rogers, her husband, leads the defense and will seek higher court review if needed.

Udge John Watson J. Lee Dittert Arquivesta Leo Brewster Otis Hogers Frank Voight Comal County J. FH. Seblerer Eravulela Becky Husland Otis Rogers Fred Brandell Rogers Blandell Leckhart Joe 4 Wooten Austin Becky Rogers Abe W Johnson The Antonio State Hospital New Braunfels Texas Rebecca Bradley Rogers University of Tesas Coed Buda Farmers Yorsonal Bank Otis Rogera Fort Worth

Local tale of Julius and street life in town

New York native Miyera moved from New York City to Luling Texas in 1883 and spent over 25 years in commerce before relocating to San Antonio. Julius, a longtime fixture, died before a dispute over ownership of his loyal saddle could be resolved. Authorities twice restricted Julius from street vending, later lifting the ban, with officials deeming him a town fixture not subject to the law.

Julius New York Miyera New York City Luling Texas Sam Antonia Tooth Perod Phil Wright Ballyhoning Dal Ana Beem

Pepe Today and War Era Echoes in Territory News

Fragmented clipping recounts wartime bait aboutZeppelins and food airlift ideas, Wall Street call money fears, and a town crier revival. It notes a mayoral ban, the crier's later decline, and references a trained horse star Myers with family details and funeral notes. It ends with estate thoughts and classified ads.

McKenzie Fate in Parley With Governor Moody

Judge W W McCrory of the Ninety fourth District Court met in Austin on Wednesday to confer with Governor Moody about the fate of John M. Pete McKenzie the convicted murderer currently confined at Terrell State Hospital. Dr George F Powell superintendent at Terrell reported McKenzie may be sane. McKenzie was moved from San Antonio State Hospital five weeks ago after a jury found him insane and not liable to the death penalty for the murder of Detective Chief Sam Street.

W. W. McRory Austin Moody John M Pete) McKenzie Tudga McCrory McKenzie Terrell State Hospital Judge McCrory George F. Powell Terrell State Terrell Institution San Antonio State Hospital Sam Street

Vote on county seat in M'camey Texas

Voters in this county show strong interest in Saturday's election to decide if the county seat remains at Henkin or moves to this location. The outcome will determine local governance and administrative center for the area.

M'Camey Texas Wib Henkin

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