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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1932

Page

2

Morales sued for divorce injunctive relief and community property

Andree Morales, president of the Mexican Business Men's association, seeks a divorce and injunction from Judge W. S. Anderson in Whértysse court. The petition requests a $200 monthly alimony and a temporary restraining order to protect community property valued at about 43,000 dollars, including Sonora parlors in San Antonio and Royston, with total community estate estimated at 49,000 dollars. It accuses Morales of infidelity since 1929 and accruing debts, hindering Mrs. Moreles’ use of the Durango Street home at 902. The case lists San Antonio marriage in 1922 and separate relations with another woman as grounds.

Andree Moréles Morales Sant San Antonio

Plea of Guilty Nets Youth Two Years in Prison

Wilbar Budde Tumlinson pleaded guilty in the Ninety fourth District Court to two burglary counts. Judge W W McGrory sentenced him to two years in the state penitentiary. Tumlinson blamed accomplice Gip Cain and noted Cain’s federal conviction for violation of the national prohibition act. He said he hoped to marry and that Cain urged him to steal. The indictments cited burglary of the National Guard Ermerz and Barbera's Sporting Sands store, both in December 1931. Tumlinson is part of a burglary campaign referenced by Rhevitt Albert Hauser, with several prior offenses cited in court records.

Wilbar Budde Tumlinson W. W. McGrory Tumlinson J. B. Carin Gip Cain Terenfly Judes McCrory Cain Mod Tom- Unson National Guard Erjerz Barbera Sporting Sands Temnson Rhevitt Albert Hauser

Wife's Salary Freed In Domestic Relations Case

Mrs Daniel Martin wins reversal in Philadelphia court after husband sought $36 weekly support. The order had set her to pay $23 weekly toward his support due to his age and infirmities.

Salahy Freed Philadelphia Daniel Martin

Congress Debate Highlights: Senate Considers Import Levies and Tax Bills

The Senate continues review of import levies and revenue measures while committees explore banking, agriculture, and regulation. Lawmakers push investigations into various topics, with the revenue bill advancing and other committees reporting on planned actions and potential reforms.

Batardat Senate Davis-Felly Co Tasular

Friction Denied in Massie Case Prosecution Shakeup

Honolulu May 21 Rumors of friction quickly denied among law enforcement over the prosecution of four men accused of criminally salting Mars. Massie wife of a naval lieutenant faced insinuations that Prosecutor John G. Kelley might resign. The islands await a jury trial as Kelley vows to retry if he stays in office. Governor Lawrence M. Judd commuted sentences of Lieut Thomas H. Massie and three others convicted of slaying Joshawal, tied to Mrs Mascie’s attackers.

Honolulu Mars Thalis Massie John G. Kelley Rst Tal Kelley Massie Islands Lawrence MM. Dudd Thomas H. Massie Joshawal

Quiz Stepmother After Hanging of 7-Year-Old Child

A 7 year old boy was found hanged in a garage rope from a rope. The father Otis A West discovered the boy Edward Franklin West dead at home. The stepmother Mrs Verein West faced public auction by De Kolb county authorities. A 60 inch chair and a nail keg were noted at the scene.

Wiles Pest Herp Verein West de Kolb Otis A. West Edward Franklin West

Quake Wrecks Central America Village

A strong earthquake struck near Washington University area and caused widespread damage across Central America including Nicaragua and Anagua. Surge in tremors reported May 21 with fatalities and injuries amid collapsing structures and disrupted communications.

Murders Linked to American Friendship Society Arrest Brings Charges

Athens Ohio May arrest of George W Stevens 52 ties to Harry Powers murders in West Virginia. Officials say Stevens used the American Friendship Society matrimonial agency to contact women and that his wives included Blanth Burch Athens Ohio Luly Burse Plainwell Michigan Cora Hamilton Tinton City and Allen Liggett Mae netic Springs Ohio plus an unidentified pair in Berlin.

Athens Ohio Harry Powers West Virgina George WW. Stevens Win Owith American Friendship Society Michigan Ubituriliss Stevens Blanth Burch Luly FE. Burse Plainwell Mich Cora Hamilton Tinton City Allen Liggett Maenetic Springs Gberlin, Hin

Putnam Makes Long Flight From Ireland In Plane

Mrs. Putnam, accompanied by Bernt Balchen and a mechanic, took off from an Irish field for a 610 mile hop to St John. Weather was favorable and fuel loaded at 420 gallons to cover about 25 hours aloft as she aimed to surpass the DO X and reach Europe on a trans ocean flight.

Bernt Balchen Richard E. Byrd Atlantic South Pole Balehen Niovola Long Island Bulchen Mr. Putnam Roward Scrass Europe Aviatrig Grorge Palmer Putnam Jast Balchen Eddle Gerstd St. John Teterbaro

Mrs Putnam Boasts Varied Career

NEW YORK May 21 Amelia Bailor Putnam a trans Atlantic filer has built a diverse career over 34 years. War mural photographer social worker aviation company executive magazine editor teaches and serves on aviation committees. She earned a Federation Aeronautique Internationale license the first American woman to do so and is an honorary member of the 300th Right First Aero squadron. She crossed the Atlantic June 18 1929 from Trepassey Newfoundland to Haworth Wales in a monoplane Frendstin with Brultz and Gordon.

Putnam New York Amelia Bailor Federation Atronautique Internae Uneale Dirs Atlan Ipn Trepassey Newfoundland Hurywort Wales WE Mir Brultz Louis Gordon Mitoren

Letter to the Editor on taxation and governance

A signed letter argues taxation is excessive and argues for an alternative government funding idea. The writer claims past rulers mishandled funds and praises a tested system without compulsory taxes, declaring their own idea far wealthier than global tax revenues.

Scilor Crasrac Murselini Viola

New Party Need Urges Constitutional Party Reform

Algernon Lee calls editor and readers to form a constitutional party distinct from Democrats and Republicans. He argues for a group that defends the entire constitution, demands rights for all citizens, and serves public interest without favors to officeholders.

Congress The Union Algernon Lee

Just American Answers Citizen To the Bitar

A terse statement asserts that employment or silence is demanded, claiming the American soldier secured citizenship. It contrasts being a "1st Citizen" with being a just American, implying a critique of loyalties or eligibility in a national context.

Bonus Foe Denounces War in Letter to the Editors

A reader signed as Just a Citizen calls a 28 year old worker opposed to war. The letter argues the soldier’s cause and questions the meaning of war, presenting a disabled soldier perspective amid wartime debate.

Soliier

Senate Passes Billion Dollar Revenue Bill Amid Tariff Battle

In Washington May 21, Senate backed the import duty program of a billion dollar revenue bill after a stormy session. A levy on foreign oil and on foreign coal passed, with coal and lumber vetoes by coalition Majorities 43 27 and 39 34. Debates featured amendments by Senator Democrat Maryland and Senator Republican Nebraska. Leadership aimed to push the bill through before July 1, despite partisan strain and last minute maneuvering.

Washington, D. C Demoocrat Alice Senate Sdings Maryland Norra Nebraska Kom Poinl George Laetar

Motives Sought in Lindbergh Baby Case Cur Turner

The Norfolk ship builder Curtis faces police questions over possible motives behind the Lindbergh baby ransom hoax. Investigators note his negotiations were implausible and profits from a sold story unlikely, with bail set at 16000 as he remains jailed in Flemington New Jersey. Rev H Dobson-Pearl refuses to travel for questioning while offering to talk to police. No progress reported on identifying the kidnapper or killer of Charles Lindbergh Jr.

Hopewell John Hughes Curtis Norfolk Shipbuilder Thas Gurls Mms Matey Asree Curtis Charles Augusta Lindbergh Jr Coast Guard Bram Norfolk Fiemington N. J Dean Rev. H. Dobson-Peacorl Lindbergh New Jersey Norfolk John F. Condo

Two Valley Men Accused in Stock Theft

A faulty complaint filed with Justice of the Peace John P. Olson's court alleges that Baden and H Purcell stole 153 shares of Central Southwest Utility company stock valued at 19 000 and five United Public Service bonds worth 500 from Mrs. G Bly of Pharr on May 2. Detective A W Herbst has the warrant for their arrest.

Valley Baden H. Purcell Barzihe Gbly Pharr Justice of the Peace John PF. Oslon A. W. ‘Herbst Central Southwest Unicy Company United Public Service Bly

Capital Newspaper Men Officials Barbecue Texas

Washington newspaper men and state officials attended a Texas barbecue hosted by Capital Newspaper men. 15,000 wowads of barbecue beef were served as government officials and distinguished guests joined in the event. Governors and a mayor were among the out of town invitees at Ammarillsi Texas.

Texas Washington D. C Mien Ammarillsi National Press Club Rreeble Maryland Gardanr North Carolina Reveriey Porto Teo Ernest C. Thompson Amarin

Socialists Open Milwaukee Meet in May Day Gathering

In Milwaukee Wisconsin on May 2 a socialist convention drew about three hundred men and women. Delegates from four states attended the meeting at the Milwaukee auditorium to map strategy for reshaping America’s political landscape. Many were young party workers eager to take a lead in the movement.

Milwaukee Wis Humic Aistersnnee Socialist Party America

Perfect Statement From Leavenwortit May 21 19

In the dated report from Leavenwortit May 21 19, Orneva 1 Cann struggled to complete tasks, unable to drink or dine as expected. Rep bf Alin referenced a waned effort while Wylah and Halahee faced encivar grade constraints of 100 piv Gent, with Rulbirdshroughout the ow gentr.

King Kidnaping Case Probed In Multiple Agencies

Investigators viewed a ransom note and man’s gallery in New Seachelle and at the central bureau of identification in Trenton to identify a figure known as Tone. Taxi driver Joseph Perrone had also examined New York rogues galleries without success. The Lindbergh related King case has no new findings with further department reviews planned.

New Seachelle Pagnes Me Aman Tone Joseph Perrone Auppacds Dr. Condon Galery New York City Central Bureau of Identification State Patiol Trenton King Polie Department Te Lindbergh Schwarzkopf

Mexico plans to drop auto bond rule for import cars

Mexican officials in Nuevo Laredo say final details remain to be worked out as the government moves to discontinue requiring bonds for automobiles entering Mexico. Before the change, plates must be made to designate the country of origin and carried on each car.

Laredo Ter Nuevo Bnd Mexican Department of Communcations and Pubiic Works of Mexico

Federal Relief Sought by Methodist Meet

The Methodist general conference was urged to obtain immediate federal relief and a sixfold program to address unemployment and the current economic crisis. Two committee reports warned private charity and state funds are exhausted, risking starvation unless federal aid is provided.

Methodist Meet Atuan

Move to Unite Churches Pushes Union Plan

A fragmented report from Denver outlines a plan for church union among Presbyterian and American churches. The text references a United States movement toward unity, naming leaders and meetings and noting a soon gathering for the assembly.

Rebels Murder Case Reported In Distant Province

A garbled dispatch from a remote Indian province details a murder involving individuals named An, Mugden, and Manenuein. The message mentions timing, policy shifts, and local fronts, with a reference to a fringe group or well-known figure Ghhyese wells.

Mugden Manenuein Nowe Agdlicy Thi Dapmiscin Canatlinie Ab Tandy Fis Aanidorny Kirtig Provice Indoo

Legislator Reveals Payroll After 100 Secret Relatives On GSA List

Washington May 21 One hundred lawmakers at least list relatives on the government payroll as payrolls are made public after a long secret history. Speaker Garner's wife and secretary is named, while his son Tully Garner formerly served as resident secretary though unpaid now, with many relatives living outside Washington or doing actual work.

Washington, D. C Ronsgress Congress South Trimble Speaker Garner Tully Garner Uvalde Texan Wahington

Prowlers Flee After Alarm At Med Center Street

Neighbors turning on a porch light thwarted a break in at A. Jorrie Furniture Co. in Med. Several residents report thefts and attempted thefts in the area including $28 from Louis Lo Crabb and a $700 diamond ring lost by Clara Byrd, with items such as a lawnmower and wagon also taken. Police received multiple reports of prowling and thefts around local addresses.

A. Jorrie Furniture Company San Pedro Avenue Med Fred Ruetzel Ridgeway Court E. Sandfield Auslin Alreel Louis Lo Crabb Narih Alamo Thomas Guerra

Funeral Services Held for Child Paralysis Victim

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for 11 year old Benny Igathicon Thorlon who died Thursday after an attack of infantile paralysis. The services were at Porter Loring chapel with Rev. G M Fooner presiding. Interment was in Misia Burstpare. Survived by parents Edward W Horton Sr and Mrs. Horton, a brother Edward W Horton Jr, and grandmother Florence Morten.

Benny Igathicon Thorlon Houston Te Porter Loring Chapel GM. Foonel Edward W. Horton Stalher Florence Morten Amite, le

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