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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1928

Page

5

Belleau Wood Reunion Reflects A B F And Second Division

In St Louis on May 81 some veterans marked the ten year anniversary of the Belleau Wood action. Delegates from thirty chapters in twenty eight states gathered with Second Division Association members to raise funds for a memorial and to publish a division history. Dignitaries included Maj Gen John J Le Jeune Maj Gen Preston Brown Col Hanford MacNider and Maj Gen James G Harbord.

ST. Louis Belleau Wood France John J. le Jeune Marines Preston Brown Hanford Mac Nider James G. Harbord

Urge Dismantling of Bremen Plane

The Sagona arrived at Bremen after visiting the wreck near Greenley Island reporting the monoplane Bremen must be dismantled before it can be loaded aboard the steamer.

Bremen N. F Greenley Island

Husband Held In Death Of Texarkana Bride

Higginbotham, 29, jailed in Texarkana charged with murdering his 11 year old wife Frenees Shin Higginbotham who drowned in a creek near Redwater Texas. He was arrested at New Boston by County Attorney RG Waters and Deputy Bheril W Culberson. A preliminary hearing is expected Friday. The woman bore a bruise, and cramps were cited as a drowning cause.

Texarkana Ark Orl Higginbotham Frenees Shin Higginbotham Redwater Tersa Fond Higginbotham New Boston Texas RG. Waters Bheril W. M. Culberson

Presbyterian Church in USA adjourns after week of deliberation

Tulsa May 31 The one hundred and forty first general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the USA closes its final session committed to world peace the spreading of Christ in doctrine and the advance of tolerance and church sanctification Delegates prepare to return home some as missionaries with zeal for Christianity.

Tulsa Lee Christ Presbyterian Church

Bolivia Names New U.S. Minister Credentials Presented

David B. Kaufman became the American minister to Bolivia and presented his credentials to the Bolivian government in La Paz on May 31. The ceremony marked the start of his diplomatic mission in the country.

Bolivia U.S LA Paz David B. Kaufman Bia

Onion Fines Autonst for Varied Violations

Judge John S. Onion ordered fines totaling 80 dollars in a vare paralion court on charges of vett e violations. Ten cases were dismissed for entooug renkons. Fined individuals include HOA, Guts, 155 Alberto Rosas 10 Tra Turvis 25 CT Wyatt 50 Tucker Bowles 3.

John S. Onion Vare Paralion Entioug Renkons Hort Hoa Guts Alberto Rosas Tra Turvis CT. Wyatt Tucker Bowles

Hang Slayers of Poligeman Kennedy and Brown Executed

London, May 31. William Henry Kennedy and Frederick Guy Brown were hanged for the murder of Policeman Guttersidge at Stapleford Abbots in September. They were arrested as automobile thieves in January and later convicted on April 27 after a largely circumstantial case aided by three women on the jury and a female prosecutor.

London William Henry Kennedy Frederick Guy Brown Poligeman, Guttersidge Stapleford Abbots Scotland Yard

Lindbergh Lands in Long Beach After Overnight Ordeal

GP-A dispatch from Long Beach California reports Charles A. Lindbergh, famed trans Atlantic aviator, overdue from a Grand Canyon flight. He spent hours cruising above Merced hills near a beacon, finally spotting the beacon and attempting a landing without disaster.

Los Angeles Cal Long Beach Cali Times Todas Charles A. Lindbergh Grand Canyon Ol Company Merced Biot

Texan Kin Lost Five Days in Alaska

In a wartime message, Mrs. Christian of Korterville learns her brother Richard Hesser, a radio operator and Army flyer, is aboard a damaged aircraft that reportedly traveled from Point Barrow toward Alaska. A search party from Fox is noted, as relatives await official word from the War Department.

Alaska Army Richard Hesser Mra van C. Christin Korteville Nceayi Mra. Christian Oklahone City Rarcan Fox Pietore Nomratara Messero Mes Christion War Department

Texarkana Mail Employee Drowns in River Incident

Texarkana May Day report states 29 year old Texarkana mail terminal employee Nernéxt Hamimton drowned after a boat incident near the Md River, with campinian T. J. Prather attempting rescue but failing to recover him. Local authorities investigated the 20 mile stretch for clues and safety lapses.

Texarkana Texatrana Hamimton Texarkana Mai T. J. Prather

Albatross Fails to Break Record

Albatross fails to break the world record as the team and crew attempt a historic mark at Los Altos air station. Officials report a setback after a midflight issue, with no record achieved. The incident occurred in Santa Anna, California, on May 11, amid aviation sport competition details.

Santa Anna Cal Ind Andy

Bomb Explodes at Obregon Campaign Office in Mexico

Police faced another bombing after a prior blast at the campaign headquarters of Ges Algarg Obregon. The targeted office was linked to Obregon's political faction, with authorities noting the earlier attack aimed to terrorize congress members allied with General Obregon.

Mexico City Ges Algarg Obregon

Hawkins Brands Jones Candidacy In Texas Governor Race

Judge William Hawkins of Breckenridge predicts the Texas delegation to the Houston convention will back Jenny Jones as a favorite son for President. The statement links Joby Boyle and Governor Dan Moody as part of the party’s strategy with Governor Al Smith mentioned in context.

Hawkins

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