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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1927
Page
15
On the stand Mrs. Browning testifies about alleged extreme cruelty during six months of marriage to Browning. She discusses a diary offered for identification, noting a copy made before marriage and omissions of names. A tabloid glare frames the testimony as cross examination continues.
Marked by mass singing and concerto music the operetta The Student Prince will be staged at the municipal auditorium for two nights and a matinee on January 28 and 29. The production features a romantic Heidelberg setting with a student corps mass singing. Many cast members have performed in grand opera abroad and earned high acclaim in American theaters.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism liniment that soothes and penetrates sore joints. It claims instant relief from pain stiffness and soreness with 65 years of use for rheumatism sciatica neuralgia and backache and urges readers to buy at any drug store.
Col. B. G. Peyton of the Ninth Infantry launches a post discharge education program for soldiers planning to leave the army. Maj. Benjamin B. Stocker oversees the special schooling to prepare veterans for civilian life, promote continued army ties, and counter communistic propaganda.
A Camden raid on Paul Stanley's moonshine tent ends in a lethal gun battle. Sheriff’s Deputy Zach Horton and Stanley die, while Sheriff Arthur Ellis Jack Lewis and D. Deer ing of Lavann Ark suffer injuries. Stanley’s wife and daughter nearby. Stanley reportedly ambushed officers when Horton neared. Milner fires back, two others wounded as others flee.
Stafford Lightburne age 145 former Amarillo mayor dies at home 181 Princess pass his body in state at First Presbyterian church until Thursday afternoon funeral services will be led by Rev PB Hitt Lightburne a Canada native came to Texas as a youth he served ten years as mayor of Anna Tilly and later engaged in ranching near Victoria Beeville and Rockport he is survived by widow Mrs May Lightburne and one brother Harry Taightburne of Chicago
Funeral services are set for Mrs Nancy D P Emrich 50 of 520 Argo Avenue Alamo Heights who died Tuesday night The Rev A T P McCurdy pastor of Vine Street Presbyterian Monarch will preside She is survived by her husband two sons Chester and Terry Emrich two brothers George and Chester Gane and her parents Mr and Mrs J Z Vane of Sutherland Springs Texas
Mrs. Lee Hatch of 121 North Street reported accidentally disposing of her wrist watch into the city trash. Workers at the incinerators are watching for the watch as they process tons of rubbish on Wednesday.
J. W. Wilson reported to police that a handbag containing two $50 life insurance policies was stolen from his car on Navarro street. He said the policies reduced his life value by $10,000 compared to Tuesday.
Bernhardt Wall, after a 33 year absence, returns to San Antonio to sketch and etch the Alamo and other missions for a Texas missions history. Through the San Antonio Art League he will use local studios at the San Jose and Concepcion missions, starting with a moonlit aquatint of mission San Jose as the book frontispiece. He plans a large etched scene of President Coolidge taking the oath in Plymouth, Vermont, and has produced works of Dawes, Landis, Tan Lewis, Carl Sandburg, Cabell, Mrs. Coolidge, and the president’s father. In Texas he will also etch Governor Moody, then head to Chicago in April for an engraving of Clarence Darrow. Also: Love letters of Thackery to Mrs Jane Brookfield go to auction in New York next month.
Bonds of the recent issue were escorted by plainclothes guards to Rus es on Wednesday by City Clerk Fred Vries and presented to General Claude Pollard. City Attorney Joseph Ryan, who had prior business in Austin, will oversee legal steps with the attorney general before papers go to the comptroller for registration. Mayor John W. Tobin signed the bonds this week. tax commissioner Frank Busbick and Vries completed signatures Tuesday as bonds were packed for shipment. The city has until Web 15 to deliver them to purchasers.
Mexico City reported sporadic religious fanatics revolts converted from various regions have been smothered, according to General Min secretary of war. The Yaqui Indians in the north are not included in the statement as subdued. News service account notes ongoing unrest and government stance.
The article reports that the Mexican land arbitration bill will be sent to President Coolidge. U.S. officials show tentative approval while Mexico City officials react favorably to the arbitration resolution. Saenz reportedly pleased. U.S. embassies note no specific complaints about property confiscations as permits are reviewed. The piece also notes tensions with Nicaraguan Liberal leader Sacasa warning of possible clashes with U.S. marines and Littoral troops.
A total of 5511 students were enrolled in San Antonio junior schools Wednesday, per figures from C. C. Gall acting head of junior education. Attendance reported for Hawthorne 736, Emerson 6213, Tanier Toe 691, Twain ee.
Queen Marie of Romania will dine at the American legation in Bucharest on Friday night hosted by American Minister Culbertson. Twenty four covers will be laid. Guests include Prince Nicholas and Princess Heana. King Ferdinand is not expected to attend due to illness.
Advertises Chlorolin Dip as a disinfectant and germicide for poultrymen and dog owners. Claims to kill fleas mites and prevent disease caused by germs and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Physicians and druggists now recommend Calotabs to break up a cold overnight or cut short grippe flu sore throat or tonsillitis. One or two Calotabs at bed time with water. No salts nausea or interference with eating work or pleasure. Next morning the cold vanishes and the system is purified with a hearty appetite for breakfast. Family package with directions, 35 cents, at any drug store.
A group of friends staged a mock marriage as a legal defense in an annulment suit. The principals did not commit bigamy or live together, according to a claim filed in New York on January 26.
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