Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Milson slouches in his seat on the witness stand, resting one index finger against his temple. Millson Downs files for a divorce from his wife on grounds of cruelty, testifying that on several occasions Mildred knocked him unconscious with a milk bottle, bit his finger to the bone and attempted to shoot him with an unloaded gun. Photograph appears with the article, "Woes Told By Downs," Los Angeles Times, 04 Oct 1935: 9. Text from newspaper caption: Milson W. Downs, contractor and former wrestler, on witness stand as he told of punishment at wife's hands. Text from negative sleeve: 2482 - Mildred Downs Chas Charles E. Downs (former city council man, brother of <-) Milton Downs Milson W. Downs (ex wrestler, wealthy contractor) Divorce hearing 10-3-35
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uclamss_1429_8935 ark:/21198/zz002dgwzc
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Law & legal affairs--California--Los Angeles Witnesses--California--Los Angeles Divorce--California--Los Angeles Wrestlers--California--Los Angeles Family violence--California--Los Angeles Downs, Millson W., 1895-1992
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