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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1933

Page

11

Lamson to Fight Death Penalty in New Trial Bid

San Jose California September 18 defense lawyers vow to exhaust every avenue to save David A Lamson 31 Stanford University executive from execution In a last bid for life Lamson seeks a new trial as he faces a judge for sentencing following a murder conviction His daughter Allene Genevieve 14 may be the subject of a custody fight as brother in law Frank Thorpe plans to file suit The jury earlier tested the defense accident theory by constructing a bathroom scene to mimic Lamsons alleged fall of his wife in the Stanford homeписок

San Jose Calif David A. Lamnsin Stanford University Pres Lamson Allene Thorpe Lamson Edwin M. Rea Maurice Ran-kin San Francisco David A. Lamson Lind Timitaze George H. Hegerieh Ute Jury Stanford Aciicle Lam Son Ison Samson Cape Wnt Fisteey

University of Texas Frats Resume Fall Rush After Four Years

Fraternities and sororities at the University of Texas will hold their first fall rushing season in four years. The university eased rules, allowing junior college transfers to be pledged at the start of term. Rush week for freshmen is February 20, with eligibility tied to scholastic standing.

U. of T Austin University of Texas Hhe University Juab

College student brings horses to Jersey town campus

In Weiden Texas a college student from Tarieton started a program to bring Jersey cows to campus and establish small dairies to cover expenses. The plan evolved into teaching riding as a way to earn a living, with Wayne Burridge of Milleraville credited with the idea and the aim to train locals in Horsemanship.

Han Vinns Texas Act

Gonzales Senior to Command at A M

Gonzales senior 21 year old agricultural student G V Thimes to be cadet colonel and corps commander for the coming school year at Texas A and M. Promotion by Senator Cal A 2 Fivery head of the military department with college president approval.

Brok G. V. Thimes Gonzales Colonal Texas A Sent. Cal. A Fivery Thi College Dladioges Holmes FP. Infantry

Senator James J. Davis Second Lottery Trial Begins

New York report says the second federal lottery trial for Senator James J. Davis opened before Judge Johnie Hagen of North Carolina. Theodore G. Miller heads the Loyal Order of Maour propagation department and Davis's director general Reymond Walsh sought severance. fourth defendant Herward C. McGuire had pleaded guilty earlier. Davis stood alone in the first trial which began a year ago and ended in mistrial two weeks later. The charges concern alleged shipment of ot-

New York U.S James J. Davis Johnie Hagen North, Carolina Theodore G. Miller Propagation Department of the Loyal Order of Maour Davis Reymond Walsh Louis Meal Tresdweil United States Herward C. McGuire Jimi Miller

New Mexico and Idaho Ballot on Repeal Tuesday

New Mexico and Idaho vote on repealing the eighteenth amendment tomorrow as the two states join three others that have already backed repeal this week. With three states needed for repeal, proponents expect more states to vote against nationwide prohibition by November 7. Prohibitionists dispute the momentum of the repealists.

New Mexico Idaho New” Mexico Fay

Conspiracy in Interstate Charity Balls Tied to Moose IASL

A report outlines alleged conspiracy connected with charity balls held by the Moose organization in 1930 and by the IASL. The items involve ticketing and interstate commerce issues, with authorities examining the conduct surrounding these events and fundraising efforts.

the Moose IASL

City Manager Growth Stressed At Conference

Chicago dispatch reports the City Managers Association showing a quarter century rise in manager governed cities to about 440 nationwide and 18 of 44 large cities over 100000 population. Executive officer Ridley notes expected growth as more cities adopt manager charters and presses for better public service.

Chicago Sharling Staunton Uiniance Ridley Cincinnati Ohio Rochester Dallas Fort Worth Kansas City Oakland Galil San Juan Porto Rico Dublin Ireland

Flier Discovered Knifed to Death in West Hollywood

Hollywood authorities report the body of aviator and parachute jumper William T. Dodson found outside his home with 48 knife wounds. Police suspect a Saturday night quarrel at a West Hollywood club over an insult to his young wife Tanya led to the fatal attack.

Hollywood William T. Dodson Dodson West Hollywood po‘Ice Tanya

Fan Dancer Demands Arrest Over Salary Dispute

Shiner police report says Sally Rand, the fan dancer, entered a police station with a bruise under her right eye and demanded the arrest of Sant Kalki 44, manager of the night club where she has been appearing. She alleged he struck her during an argument over pay.

Shiner Cricago Sally. Rand Sant Kalki 44

Hearst Day Designated For Century Of Progress

Chicago officials plan October 1 as William Randolph Hearst day to honor the publisher for his papers role in the Century of Progress. Dawes invites Hearst to formalize the salute with a separate October 7 Hearst day. The note cites Hearst sponsorship of the gold cup regatta and a 15 mile marathon prize in a Lake Michigan salute to veterans.

Chicago. Ill Usi Rure CG. Dawes Thit William Randolph Hearst Dawes Hearst Jeter San. Bimeon Calif Herald and Examiner Agaliy Ieading Staleur

Trapped Selesmen Find Connections Amid Classified Ads

A fragment hints at job seekers linking with employment columns in light classified ads. The brief notes profilable connections and potential avenues for opportunity within a local paper section.

Selesmen

Bids Received On 1.3 Million Highway Project

Bids totaling 1.3 million dollars for a highway construction project were received by the Texas highway commission as part of a winter unemployment relief program funded mainly by an emergency grant. Some smaller projects were noted and another contract round valued at 1.5 million was announced for October, with wage scales set and potential five hour work shifts to maximize employment across numerous Texas counties.

Austin Sept He Tenas Highway Commission Totes Libbock Wyler Rusk Mills Bexar Kendall Kindle Howard Parmer Om Green Ghernkee Lani Guadalupe Hockley Biles Swisher Carson Panola Bell Anuntyes

Shoes Found After Park Theft Incomplete Items

Fragmented report notes several pairs of shoes found at Travis Park Monday morning, abandoned after a thief broke into a Montgomery sales associate’s car at Keller’s department store on 124 South First Street.

Travis Park Lhief FLA. Monteony Kallison’s South Fins Street Sampl Montgomery

New French Pursuit of U.S. Cotton Details

New negotiations for 3,000,000 bales of American cotton for French interests begin next week with the arrival of R Coles Neidecker in New York. Neidecker is an American national banker based in Paris, announcing the move from his headquarters.

New York R. Coles Neidecker Paris Neidecker

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