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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1933

Page

5

Colonel Taliaferro divorce hearing set in Hollywood

Lu cien H. Taliaferro a retired army colonel and Hollywood writer, pending since November 9, seeks divorce from Lucene Gootenow Taliaferro. He alleged cruelty. she cross-claimed, seeking maintenance. Marriage in New York in 1925. Property agreement reportedly reached, suit not contested.

Reno Lucien H. Taliaferro Lucene Gootenow Teliaferro Taliaferro Taliaferros New York

Einstein Told of Earth's Beginning by Jesuit Priest

Pasadena June 11 report on Albert Einstein returning to school for his forty seventh year as a student while Abbe Georges Le Martre of the University of Leuven Belgium teaches him about the earth’s beginnings and the expanding universe as science notes his standing among its thinkers.

Pasadena Albert Einter Hetlin World of Science Nepard Einstein Abbe Gorges le Martre ‘i University of Euvain Belwom

Beer Measure Placed Before Senate Committee

A state beer measure with 3-2 majority on alcohol content was presented to the Senate Judiciary subcommittee in Washington ND for approval. Chairman Blaine urged rapid action to move the bill to the full Senate, though several pending proposals could affect timing and constitutional objections were noted.

Washington ND. C Blaine Judiciary House Senate

Bandit Killed After Denver Bound Bus Robbery

A bandit was killed during a Denver bound bus holdup near Kansas City after the attackers took control on the intercity viaduct. Passengers resisted. Ernest Martin the driver was struck in the heart by a gunshot as David Taylor’s wife and others sought safety. An autopsy reveals a dead bandit carried Herman Fuller’s identification card.

Kansas City Alain Iinter-City Ernest P. Martin Severa Funke Taylor Denver Taylor Herman Fuller Heavenct

Commutation Won in Mexican Case for W J Mears

Austin January 11 James Allred Texas attorney general said he and Ballard Caldwell district judge El Paso had succeeded in obtaining a Mexican government commute of a death sentence against W J Mears of Anylas to seven years imprisonment Governor Sterling and others had worked on the case Mears was awaiting execution after shooting three men he believed to be his father’s killer Later it was found he had mistaken the man’s identity He was imprisoned at Chihuahua City Chihuahua for years while Americans sought relief

Austin James ¥. Allred Texas Ballard Caldwell el Paso W. J. Mears Sterling Othera Chihuahua City Chihuahim

Employment on Railroads for October Higher

Railroad employment in October rose to 1,093,225, the highest since June 1932, continuing an upward trend after September. August had a low of 996,317, with October surpassing the 1,000,000 mark for the first time since 1880. Reports were released by the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commision

Wife Suspected of Plot Killed in Breakfast Tragedy

Chicago dispatch reports Raffele Perillo aged 69 a laborer shot his wife at the breakfast table after accusing her of an earlier plot. He fired six bullets into her head and body then summoned police. Mrs Perillo mother of nine children.

Chicago Raffeele Perillo

Gen McCoy Ordered to Fort Bliss Texas as Cavalry Commander

Maj. Gen. Frank H. McCoy, fresh from work with the League of Nations commission on Manchuria, was ordered by the war department to Fort Bliss Texas to command the Hirst Cavalry division.

Washington, D. C Frank H. McCoy League of Nations Commission War Department Fort Bliss Texas Hirst

Whiskerweights draw ends fight in St Petersburg

In St Petersburg Florida Corporal William Judd aged 92 and George Washington Brown aged 80 battle to a draw in the Whiskerweight championship of America. Referee Charles Eldredge counts a fatal ten as seconds surge into the ring. no victor is declared after the fourth round.

William Judd George Washington Brown St. Petersburg Fla Charles Eldredge Kaut

Mooney's Mother Continues Fight for Son's Release

Mary Mooney, mother of Tom Mooney, travels across the U S and Europe urging support to free her son from San Quentin. She spoke at a meeting here last night claiming his innocence and asserting participation in the 1916 San Francisco Preparedness Day bombing.

Mooney Bacramento Calif Dan WieMys Mary Mooney United States Europe Tom Mooney Ata Ias San Francisco San Quentin Sor Ife

Death by self-inflicted illness cited in Terrell Wells case

Justice of the Peace Jom F Onton ruled Tuesday’s death of 72 year old Andrew Walatrem from a gunshot was a death by own action. Witnesses linked illness and despondency to the tragedy in Terrell Wells where the man was found shot. Funeral plans not determined.

Justice of the Peace Jom F. Onton Andrew Walatrem Mail Cartier Terrell Wells Justice Onton Uhr

Mathewson Weeps as Bride Buried

In Shanghai a two week newlywed, Margaret Phillips of Philadelphia, is buried after an airplane crash ended their honeymoon. Her husband Christie Mathewson Jr wept at the funeral as his mother from Hong Kong represented him with a wreath bearing his name.

Mathewson Shanghai Jan Lisut Christie Mathewson Jr Margaret Phillips Philadelphia Hongchew

Silent Broker Shot In Pasadena Double Attack

Ralph H. Chapman a 67 year old investment broker and his 4 year old aunt Miss Etta L. Alford were attacked in his driveway. Chapman refused to aid police claiming he would tell if he expected to die. Both victims suffered gunshot injuries from sawed-off weapons. Alford wounded in body and face while Chapman was shot in the face multiple times.

Pasadena Calif Guanen Ralph H. Chapman Etta L. Alford Chapmer Chapman Miss Alford Fils

Don’t Get Down Hearted About That Nagging Pain

Public health note warns that nagging side pains may signal internal issues and urges avoiding dangerous drugs. Promotes Cream of Nujol as a harmless, affordable daily bowel cleanse that won’t cause cramps or interfere with activities. One bottle lasts over two weeks, with a tasty formulation.

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