Desert Murder in the Desert on the Desert Road
Descriptions of a brutal killing carried out by Char We Davis and Lawrence C. Camp TM after they accepted a ride from Leslie Nichols, a good Samaritan. They allegedly bludgeoned him, shot him, and buried the body in the desert near Imperial County. They pawned Nichols’s watch for seven dollars as authorities recount the confession amid looming lynching threats.
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Centro
Cal
Leslie Nichols
Good Samaritan of
Char We Davis
Lawrence c. Camp
C. N. Gillette
Imperial County
Nichols’ Auto
Watch
Davis
Birmingham
Ala
Campbell
Marquette
Mich
Colorado Desert
Hell
Nichols
Gillette
Tolerance Magazine Suspended Over Klan Dispute
Publication of Tolerance a magazine opposed to the Ku Klux Klan will be suspended pending final disposition of factional differences between its publishers. Libel suits totaling $150,000 are pending, including one by William Wrigley Jr who claims an article misrepresented him as Klan member.
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Chicago
William Wrigley, Jr
Foley & Co. mail-in trial pack advertisement
An old advertisement invites readers to cut out a slip and mail it to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package. The offer promises Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and croup, Foley Pills for pains and rheumatism, Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and biliousness, and notes the products are sold everywhere.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Watkinsville Routs Hartwell 42 14 In Home Court Victory
In a fast paced game at the y gym Watkinsville defeated Hartwell 42 to 14 before a full house. Andrews Ward and Crowley starred for Watkinsville with Andrews scoring repeatedly from long range and Little Wan also in fine form despite bad luck. Hartwell showed moments of flare but struggled with formation and defense. Wanda Hawley files for divorce amid sensational charges against her husband.
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Watkinsville
Hartwell
Lars
Chilker
Hartwell Guards
le’ Andrews
Watkins
Hartwell Quintes
Andrews
Ward
Crowley
Little Wan
Ep Olgy
Morris A
Wanda Hawley
Hawley Seeks Divorce From Al Lan Hawley in Los Angeles
Wanda Hawley motion picture actress seeks divorce in Los Angeles alleging failure to provide abuse and dissipation of money. She says she earned their living, faced contempt and public criticism, and was dragged from a car amid reports of her husband entertaining other men in their Hollywood home valued at about 12000 dollars. Her given name Zelma.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Wanda Hawley
Allan Baton Hawley
Hollywood
Misa Hawley
Zelma
Europe
New York
Athens High trounces Elbertown High 45 to 31 in Ga cage clash
In Elberton Ga on Friday Athens Highs Red and White basketball team beat Elbertown High 45 to 31. Captain Paul Nicholson led the visitors with high scoring and strong team play. Mapp, the Red and White guard, also stood out as Athens extended its lead in the North Georgia title race. Byrnesville to face Gainesville High next.
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Banner-Herald
Elberton
Athens High
North Georgia
Elerton High
Athens
Invaders
Paul Nicholson
Tad
Mapp
Juard
Byrnesville
Gainesville
Watkinsville and Lavonia clash in rematch at y auditorium
Tonight at six o'clock the Watkinsville basketball squad hosts Lavonia High in a hard fought game. Both teams recently tied after Watkinsville beat Lavonia in Lavonia, with fan support strong as the Hartwell-Watkinsville rivalry deepens. Referee Conover will start the fracas promptly as both sides seek revenge and a clean state record.
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Watkinsville
Lavonia
Geason
Hartwell- Watkinsville
Lavonia High
Conover
Ai Bella
Athens Girls Fall To Decatur In Tough Night Showdown
Athens High fell 26 to 9 as Decatur dominated from the opening, scoring 2 points in the first half while the Decatur lineup pressured from all angles. Cunningham led Athens with 20 of the 26 points, and Bowden's four point effort complemented Knowles.
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Atlanta
Athens
Decatur
J. Bowden
Knowles
Tve
Cunningham
Athens High
Towles
Buchwald
Going to See Bolero Again in Spring Fashion
The piece notes spring dresses and suits featuring bolero jackets. The bodice showcases bolero effects at the front with a bloused back, a wide front vent in rich brocade or tapestry, narrow sleeves from elbow to wrist, and a newly styled collar.
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Bolero
Lincoln Memorial Luncheon Honors Votes Cast in New York
A luncheon in New York honors Lincoln memory with attendees including Warren Crane who plans to travel to cast his ballot. The event features an oyster supper and a blend of notable guests as the era references Robespierre and fashion figures.
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New York
Toe Ann
Lincoln
Warren c. Crane
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