Plan to Claim Young Killers Were Insane
In Chicago two youths face murder charges. Bert Arnold 17 and James Varecha 18 undergo insanity defenses after a hammer attack on Arnold's step grandmother and a separate killing. State officials note Arnold is aware of his acts though alienists assess mental state.
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Chicago
Bert Arnold
Richard Leeb
Nathan Leopold
James “Iggy” Varecha
Arnold
Frank Jordan
Bobby Franks
Loeb
Leopold
Varecha
Harry S. Ditchbourne
Ditchbourne
Trotzky faces hostile Danish demonstration in Esbjerg
Leon Trotzky exiled Russian revolutionary was met by about 300 Esbjerg Communists on the pier as he disembarked from a steamer from Dunkirk. Banners proclaimed Long live the Soviet and Down with Trotzky the traitor while a railway coach waited to take him to Copenhagen for a lecture on the revolution that created the current regime.
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Esbjerg
Denmark
Leon Trotzky
Dunkirk
France
Trotzky
Copenhagen
Russia
Jury selection halts in Mrs Sharp murder trial
Del Rio Texas November 24 jury picking in the murder trial of 20 year old Mrs Bessie Sharp stalled as a second special venire failed to materialize. District court opened at 9 AM with eight jurors seated after yentre of 60 jurors the previous day. State alleges Sharp gave strychnine laced salts to poison Telefus Sharp to marry a cowboy lover.
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del Rio
Texas
Bessie Sharp
Telefus Sharp
Kansas Citian Wins 3500 Mile Race Against Death
William G. Turner won a 3500 mile air race to reach his dying mother, Mrs. Nettie Turner, in Colon Panama. A cable to his wife in Kansas City said her condition remained critical. Turner traveled via Brownsville Tampico and Mexico City after departing Kansas City.
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Kansas City
U.P
William G. Turner
Nettie Turner
Colon
Panama
Turner
Brownsville
Tampico
Mexico City
Creomulsion Promises Relief for Persistent Coughs and Colds
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. It claims creosote is a top healing agent and promises relief for persistent coughs colds bronchial asthma bronchitis and other respiratory diseases with a money back guarantee if not relieved.
Trap farmer captured after siege near Ross Kentucky
In Ross Kentucky on November 24 a 72 year old farmer Fred Henzimeier resisted arrest for hours firing on officers. He was captured after a neighbor lured him from a fortified hilltop home. One officer and one neighbor were wounded. A shotgun automatic pistol and shells were found in the house. Six county policemen participated in the siege.
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Ross
Fred Henzimeier
John Leopold
Leopold
Henzimeier
Henzimeter
Liquid Shumake touted as remedy for over active kidneys
For eighteen years Liquid Shumake has been used in thousands of homes to treat excessive kidney action in adults and children. The advertisement claims it also helps other troubles caused by kidney disorders and notes druggists supply it with directions for a small cost.
Murder charge against Chowchilla clubwoman in illegal operations case
Mrs N Browning prominent Chowchilla clubwoman held without bail on murder and performing a criminal operation charges after a grand jury probe into an alleged illegal operation clinic at her Browning farm. Indictments claim at least 25 women died. specific case cited is Evelyn Ina Akers who died April 5. A magistrate said the lavender ledger and instruments were seized during a raid.
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Madera
Cal
U.P
Sg. N. Browning
Chowchilla
Browning Farm
Invalid Will Case centers on torn note and San Jose man
Frank Smith living near San Jose California near death scrawled seven words on wrapping paper. Courts must decide if the note is a valid will disposes of his 20 acre property and about 5000 dollars to Fred Gregory once a friend. The will is shown above.
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Frank Smith
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