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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1928

Page

11

Ex-fing Champ Ins Seeks Divorce

Mexico City May 18 A former world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Butane filed for divorce from his wife, alleging incompatibility and that she is believed to be in England. The filing disclosed details of the suit and its basic grounds.

Mexico City Gadgery Cuernavaca Tommy Butane England Burns Tim Jefferon IKK Jack Johnson Sydney Himantit New Fork Noah Bru Goodian Nims Swift Julia V. Bunny Brheso London Ban Diego Chl Howard G. Kelley Grand ‘Crunk Railway Canada Montreal Big Springs Tex

Exiled Mexican bishop buried in San Fernando Cemetery

Photo shows the body of Rt Rev Ignacia Valdespine, exiled bishop of Calientes, borne to rest in San Fernando Cemetery No 2. Burial beside Archbishop Jose Mora y Del Rio who died April 22. Exiled Mexican nuns appear in the background.

Ignacia Valdespine Calientes San Fernando Cemetery No. 2 Archbi Jose Mora Y del Rio

Cuernavaca divorce mill operation described by agents

Report from correspondents in Cuernavaca under H B Gisco details a rapid divorce scheme. Grace explains divorces would be granted within about twenty five days after filing certificates and residence proofs in the Morelos estate, with Noah Bru alias Goodman and wife Julia Bunny amid uncertain custody and location.

Cuernavaca Divorce Mill Operaion H. EB. Gisco Mexico City Paul Ullenbach Far Court Cueenavaca Grace Morelos Hime New York Merscy The Deeres

Army Orders and Assignments List from War Department

A dense record of military orders lists Major M G Taddol and numerous officers assigned, relocated, or granted leave across forts such as Fort Winagdruden Fort Bam Houston Fort Benning and Fort Monroe. It notes revoked orders at Col J M Water and others and includes training postings at Edgewood Arsenal Washington and Montmouth with dates in July August and September and various ranks from captain to major.

M. G. Taddol Oakhend Port Winagdruden It & Furnel M. C. Warneington Hagewood Arsenal Bott M. G Philee Saiority Fort Bam Houston I. Cape J Meiine Fom Cond Sth Porthly F.C. V. Crawler Bort Biller Gl. D J. M. Water Waah- Sakton Fort Dulas C. W Flrat Lient Glen Wakeman York Ben. Harrison Washington Army Tho. Center Cavalry Bevinash Fort Huachuca Tenth Cav M. O Fort Benning Fort ‘Atten Paw Mrs Infantry Leavenworth Ork Niagara Ke R. Woot Mitchell Fie A. C C.F. Wheater Wright Maj Ise Sumner Infantry Tueke Satuar B.A. Leavertyord Edgewood Arsenal Tom For Atchigan University of Wisconsin C. L. Lertholt Dye Cal Burnett G.5 J . Knight Thrae Montha Lyaby F.A Drunmond M.D. Barncaitan Tatanic Fiat Lidut W. i. Mittrick

Polo Player Flies North To Connecticut Polo Grounds

Yack Lapham, famous polo enthusiast and amateur rider, flew his plane north to Os Ridge New Canaan Connecticut for the summer home. Eight of his polo ponies were taken along for the season to enjoy the polo field in Connecticut. His family planned to join him there after Wednesday. He spends winters in San Antonio and El Paso and summers in Connecticut.

Yack ‘Lapham Os Ridge New Canaan Cent Connecticut Apbatn San Antonio el Paso

Three Muscle Shoals Bills Face House Debate

Bernice Washington May 16. Three Muscle Shoals bills face the House as lawmakers again tackle the wartime nitrate and power project disposal. With all private leasing bills rejected in committees, the remaining options appear to be the state backed measures aimed at settling the Alabama development dispute.

International News Bernice Washington Alabama

Niagara Falls meeting calls for penalties after shooting

Western New York residents gathered in Niagara Falls to urge punishment for two coast guardsmen who shot Jacob H. Henson after he ignored orders to stop. The crowd of about 8500 sent resolutions to Secretary Mellon and Senators Wagner and Copeland. Elks and delegations from Buffalo and nearby towns attended. Henson lies seriously wounded in Niigara County.

Niagara Falls Coast Jacob H. Henson Washington New York Mellon Wagner Copeland Buffalo Sclavahy

Prohibition officers destroy giant copper still near Fort Worth

In Fort Worth area a 2000 gallon copper still, one of the largest in Tarchint county, was destroyed by prohibition officers after a Friday burn at the United States helium plant about six miles north of town this afternoon.

Fort Worth Tarchint United States

Tombstone Adopts Plan Quietly Removing Daytime Chief

Tombstone city council passes a resolution relieving the chief of police of daytime duty. The move shifts responsibility to the town marshal and enhances peace during daytime hours, aiming to curb past lawless reputation and restore calmer days.

Tombstone Ariz Ehould Tombstone Fly Council Pallee Ias

Stream Warning Sent By Oyster Department

In Austin on May 16 the oyster department issued warnings about polluted water courses. A thousand warnings were sent out to alert residents and fishing interests to avoid contamination and spatter dangers to health and ecosystems.

Austin Amik Oyster Department

Paris Tokio Pilot Crashes in Burma Disaster

May 10 ARYAB reports Capt. George Pelletier D'Oisy, on a Paris to Tokio flight, crashed during landing on a Burma race course. He escaped injury.

Burma Aryab George Pelletier D'Oisy Paris Tokio

Death claims Allen Seale sheriff dies after monthlong illness

Allen Seale 4 sheriff of Malus county died in a hospital after a monthlong illness. He underwent surgery in April for a dominant disorder and had been in poor health for the year. Local courts were closed today in tribute to his memory.

International Aarriee Daldas Allen Seale Aheriff Malus County

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