Judge Holds Up Aimee Semple McPherson Trial
A Los Angeles judge warned attorneys not to bring dirt into the courtroom during a $240,000 breach of contract case against evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton. The case centers on a film project with director J. Roy Stewart and allegations involving Cromwell Ormsby and a later contract. The evangelist left the stand as the session adjourned, planning to preach in Amarillo.
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Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton
Leon Yankwich
Homer Johnstone
Joseph Ford
Yankwich
J. Roy Stewart
Ormsby
Ford
Mrs. Hutton
Johnstone
Froge Case Mirrors Dreyfus Espionage Controversy
The article details Captain Georges Froge's near arraignment over alleged Belfort fortifications leaks. Maitre Legrand defends him, clearing Froge of all charges while prompting questions about who manipulated events. It compares to the Dreyfus affair and surveys modern espionage across military, commercial, financial, and diplomatic realms.
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France
Germany
Belfort
Frege
Valdahon
Froge
Alexandre
Maitre Legrand
Captain Froge
Paris
Dreyfus
Devil's Island
Europe
Rue de Saussares
China
John Bull and Uncle Sam Face Friction in Anglo American Ties
The piece notes 15 years of contentious Anglo American relations driven by war debts the League of Nations prohibition and economic conferences. Viscount Lee of Fareham says similarity of language breeds misunderstanding though both sides share media and cultural exchanges. The essay highlights lingering old ideas and mutual misperceptions.
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League of Nations
Ellis Island
Ireland
Oxford
British Isles
John Bull
Uncle Sam
Viscount Lee
Fareham
Teddy Roosevelt
American Society
London
Britain
America
England
Blue Star Ointment Claims for Foot Itch and Skin Troubles
An advertisement promotes Blue Star Ointment as a remedy for stubborn foot itch germs and various skin troubles including eczema rash tetter ringworm pimples. It asserts the ointment melts and soaks in without burning.
Adam and Eva to be given by seniors Friday
Senior class presents Adam and Eva at 8 PM Friday in the High School Auditorium. The comedy shows a wealthy father and his extravagant family with a young manager who longs for a home. Tickets are 25 cents and on sale at City Drug Store No. 1.
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Adam
Eva
Adam and
Burns Mantle
America
Adam and Eva
Mantle
City Drug Store
British readers follow Roosevelt era American crime news
The English press fixates on Roosevelt's U S politics while crime dominates coverage. British audiences note Americans as rough smokers of wealth and power and Hollywood's global influence shapes their view. A London rental ad reports quick occupancy after appearance in The News & Globe.
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Lieved
America
United States
Roosevelt
Sherlock Holmes
Edgar Wallace
Hollywood
London
Mac West
France
Century of Progress Revue at Paramount
Chicago shows present a stage revue with Robbie Young headlining the Century of Progress program at Paramount. The cast includes Irene Dynne and Ginger Rogers among others with a notable floor show by Don Pablo and his troupe.
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Robbie Young
Chicago
Century of Progress
the Paramount
Don Pablo
Raquel Torres Rumored Engagement to Stephen Ames Grows
Hollywood reports a romance between Raquel Torres and Stephen Ames gained momentum as Ames arrived from New Orleans. Asked about an engagement, Ames called the reports premature and declined to confirm.
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Hollywood
Raquel Torres
Stephen Ames
New York
Adrienne Ames
Miss Torres
Ames
New Orleans
Revue and film notes feature Irene Dunne and more
A program links a singing chorus Louise Kay and Norman Hart crooner with the Carlton Brothers for a revue tied to the film If I Were Free featuring Irene Dunne. The Vinegar Tree becomes Should Ladies Behave with Alice Brady Lionel Barrymore and Conway Tearle in lead roles. Jean Parker writes a novel on modern youth. W C Fields appears in Six of a Kind with the familiar sick pool table from Follies.
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Paramount
Irene Dynne
FAIR
Cording
Louise Kay
Norman Hart
Carlton Brothers
Irene Dunne
Olive Brook
Alice Bracy
Lionel Barrymore
Miss Brady
Conway Tearle
Mary Carlisle
W. C. Fields
Fields
Kidneys Clean Out Acids and Toxins Warned
A vintage health ad warns kidneys remove acids and wastes from blood via tiny tubule filters. It promotes a Doctor's prescription Cysten Formula claiming fast relief from symptoms like upset stomach nervousness and low energy, promising money back if not effective.
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NEA
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Legion of Honor
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Wilbur E. Swenson
Certified Public Accountant
Oliver Eakle
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Rialto
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Heather Angel
Ginger Rogers
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News & Globe
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Werner Bros. Musical Super
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Mle
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IFES
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Rex
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Guthrie Meclintic
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