British custom men in war on rum runners
London reports an intensifying campaign by police and customs against smugglers using fast motor boats from the continent. The Stratford court fined a youth for trying to land tobacco and rum from a motor barge tied near Dagenham marsh.
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International News Service
London
Flushing
Mouth
the Thames
Stratford
Thames
Dagenham Marshes
Continent
Holland
Southend
Sleeping Giant Rocks Kill Two In New Haven Head
Two workers died and scores were injured when rock from Mount Carmel at the Sleeping Giant head in New Haven collapsed during construction. Panic followed as workers fled, and the missing body was not recovered for days. The incident rekindled legends about the Sleeping Giant as authorities investigated the cause of the sudden avalanche.
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International News Service
New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
Long Island Sound
Mount Carmel
Brothers Divide Name Samuel
Dr Uel W Lamkin, named Samuel at birth, explains he and a twin brother arrived together forcing parents to split the given name. He notes his mother and father could not agree on a second name, leaving him to carry both names in effect.
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International News Service
Minneapolis
Minn
Uel W. Lamkin
National Educational Association
Samuel
Traded Husbands for Car Ride Sparks Divorce Suit
Wichita, Kansas July 18 Mrs Helen June Hill 28 trades her husband Gordon 35 to Mrs Pearl Moter Eldorado for her husband William for an automobile ride A rear view mirror incident leads Hill to seek and then claim a divorce She also notes she has worked since marriage and contributed most of the family income.
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Wichita, Kans
Helen June Hill
Gordon R
Pearl Moter
Eldorado
William
Mrs. Hill
Mrs. Moter
Mr. Moter
Mr. Hill
Police Report Notes Unusually High Runaway Youths
A Globe reporter records an unusually large number of runaway boys and girls this year across Amarillo and Panhandle towns. Most are found near home, but some travel far aided by passing drivers. Police say parental permission and rides should be refused to save costs and limit danger. Many runaways come from separated homes.
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Globe
Num
Ber
Amarillo
Panhandle
Southern Dry Democrats meet in Asheville to oppose Smith
An invited group of Southern Dry Democrats gathers in Asheville to plan a campaign against Governor Smith of New York. Bishop Cannon and Dr. A. J. Barton lead the effort, aiming to elect prohibitionists to Congress, with an open session planned and public attendance uncertain.
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United Press
Asheville
N. C
Bishop Cannon
Cannon
Flesher Seeks Re election To Second Term District Attorney
A political notice states W. J. Flesher seeks voters for a second term as District Attorney. The snippet discusses naming nuances between twins and references the candidate’s electoral bid, urging support for re election.
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W. J. Flesher
Adv
Husband distributes booklets aids Lydia E Pinkham campaign
In Lodi California Ted Hinzman delivers about 30 million health pamphlets yearly for the Pinkham Medicine Company. His wife credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for her improved health and urges neighbors to try it.
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Pinkham Medicine Company
Ted Hinzman
Lodi
California
Lydia EL
Pinkham
Lete's Pyorrhea Remedy Ad at City Drug Store
An old advertisement claims a single bottle of Lete's Pyorrhea Remedy cures bleeding gums with guaranteed satisfaction. It promises money back from the druggist if not satisfied and directs readers to City Drug Store for purchase.
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Lete
City Drug Store
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