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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1927
Page
2
Testimony in the Browning case depicts a troubled marriage with accusations of cruelty denied by the husband. Witnesses describe affectionate gestures and gifts, while the defendant’s wife claims abuse and a confrontational dispute unfolds in court.
Universal Service reports film showings of courtroom scenes from the Browning trial in many New York houses. Audiences applaud Browning’s appearances, and in some cases Peaches’ pictures drew cheers.
Phillip Shook of San Antonio heard WOAW Omaha ask for Mr. Hudson, leading Fort Sam Houston tailor J. A. Hudson to learn he had a niece, Mrs. Jessie Tucker of Omaha. Hudson contacted his relative after Mrs. Tucker’s request.
Readable parts describe a fragmentary note about a tough game and double cash mystery with references to shipping. The text is garbled and lacks concrete names or events to anchor a full report.
Charlotte Mills, daughter of a skti choir singer, testified as a witness in the drowning trial. Her testimony provided key details about the events leading to the incident and the sequence of actions surrounding the case.
Announcement of the complete program for the United Merchants of Texas convention sets San Antonio open for over 1000 merchants. The event runs February 7 to 9 at the Menger hotel with lectures on competition, credit, and merchandising, plus style shows and a banquet.
Houston trial enters sixth day as Mrs IL8 Scareman testifies about the couple who secretly wed and the father’s alleged comments. She recounts how the groom claimed his son struggled in Princeton and implied the daughter should salvage him, noting the marriage occurred in Battle Creek Michigan.
United States and British evacuations accelerate as American marines prepare to depart San Diego for Far East duty. Consuls warn citizens to leave Chungking Changsha Szechwan and Nanking while missions retreat from Fukien province amid mob violence and disruption of schools.
The Army posts orders reallocating officers among Fort Hamilton Fort Sheridan Brooks Field Camp Lewis and Fort Sam Houston. Lieut Col Fay W Stabson moves to Port Hamilton and Lieut Col Ben Learn Jr remains Fort Sheridan. Capt John M Turner moves to Memphis with recruiting duties. Capt Philip P Quinn to New Jersey guard instructor. Capt Frederick Huntington to Ohio guard instructor. other lieutenants Branson Brunson Walsh Coughlin Oyster receive training and reporting duties at Brooks Field for air corps.
Cantonese foreign minister Eugene Chen halted negotiations on a new modus vivendi to replace existing treaties with Great Britain. The talks ended after Britain showed concentrations of armed forces at Shanghai, and the Cantonese side refused to sign the British proposal.
District Judge Cooper Sansom overruled motions during jury selection. Defense sought access to Roberto Martinez and Ed Dubose statements and interview rights, but were denied. Court officials planned to use all officers to manage courtroom crowds as jurors began deliberations after noon.
Peking authorities dismissed Sir Francis Aglen the British inspector general of Chinese maritime customs after he refused to collect surtaxes recently decreed by the government. The move follows a British note seeking that armed forces not be landed in Shanghai as tensions rise in Chinese affairs.
International News Service reports in Peking that China suspends violence for five days of feast and celebration as the new year begins, symbolized by the rabbit. Troops on both sides receive a small bonus and the fighting quiets, while bandits also stay quiet.
The Chaumont brought Marines to San Diego as the fourth regiment readies for rapid embarkation for potential Far East service. Officials say orders to Gaum or directly to a Chinese port remain undecided as mysteries linger over the unit’s destination.
Witnesses from several states testified in the federal trial of Sheriff Reymond Teller and ten Willacy county citizens on peonage and conspiracy charges. The case follows a Raymondville slaying inquiry and habeas corpus testimony about forced labor and attempted escapes. Judge Hutcheson warned visitors that bringing a pistol into the courtroom would be punished.
Postmaster P. G. Lucas announced lower air mail rates for letters weighing half an ounce, now 10 cents anywhere in the United States. The change abolishes zone charges and applies to mailable packages up to 50 pounds sent by air.
The second trial was postponed due to absence of a defense counsel in the Henry Guerra versus Dr W A Bing et al case in the Fifth District court. A ceremonialado or similar procedural note appeared as the session adjourned amid ad hoc discussions.
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