Starves to Death and Leaves $150,000 in California
An 86 year old Italian immigrant John Mosto died in San Diego after days of starvation. County hospital doctors confirmed his death on September 17. His will, filed for probate, left a $150,000 estate to four Genoa nieces and nephews and to new nephews and a niece in Sonora California.
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San Diego
Cal
W. G. Andrews
Dachau Concentration Camp
John Mosto
California
Italy
Genoa
Sonora
Mounted Jumbo Becomes Tufts College Mascot
Jumbo the largest captive elephant in modern history was mounted after death and now stands in Tufts College as the institution’s mascot, attracting attention for its lasting display and symbolic value.
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Tufts College
Missing caviar shocks Royal dining at Claridge's
A royal reception in London is disrupted when the Shah of Persia’s planned caviar supply vanishes. An RAF dispatch rider later delivers a travel-stained parcel containing the missing delicacy for the Imperial household and Cabinet ministers.
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Claridge’s
London
Shah of Persia
RAF
Quilts At Tri-State Fair Display Through Generations
Two quilts showcased by Mrs. Holman and Mrs. Meadows span eras from 1860s to 1948 style. The older piece features slave-themed motifs and is tied to the Moore and Plant families with attached antique thimbles. The modern quilt illustrates a Kipling elephant tale with animal figures and a moral ending. Work begins on a 30 foot Neblett Hospital addition at Canyon.
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Globe
Kipling
Tri-State Fair
T. W. Holman
Cleveland
J. J. Meadows
Talia
Amarillo
Neblett
Canyon
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Torrington
Brilliant
Truetone
Big EA
Enredidad
VITA
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Winchesters
Marlins
Savages
L. C. Smiths
Winchester
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Western Auto Stores
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Abin
American Eagle
Ryder
Daisy
Seagram’s
Seagram Distillers Corporation
Chrysler Building
News-Globe
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Polk
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