Father confesses drowning two sons to wreck his future
In Chicago Ind on March 3, Montreal-born man Joseph Smith, 39, confessed to drowning two of his three sons George Jr 9 and John after planning to kill all three. He tied them with wire, laid a plank over the canal, and lured them to view their grandmother’s grave as a ploy. One body found in Indiana Harbor Canal and another yesterday, with police and neighbors piecing together the grim details.
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George Khrisholm
Toda
Girl Alone to Debut Next Week in Messenger
Anne Austin penned the new serial Girl Alone for the Athens Messenger. It will begin Thursday March 15, immediately after the current serial ends March 14. The story follows Sally Ford, an orphan, as she faces romance and adventure in a world with few options.
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Messenger
Anne Austin
Meanonger
Sally Ford
Sally Fort
Lelia
Anna Austin
United States
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Remioner
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Los Angeles Airship Lands In Snowstorm At Lakehurst
Crew of the Los Angeles battles a blizzard to land the dirigible after a 4300 mile flight. Ground crew of 150 braces the ship as the cable snaps and the airship is guided into its hangar amid high winds and heavy snow. One ground crewman is injured as the ship finally settles indoors after a perilous several hour effort.
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Germany
Mine Concerns Seek Eviction Of Union Men
In Columbus, March 2, mining firms in Jefferson, Delmont, and Blarkson counties filed supplemental petitions in federal court seeking eviction of union miners from company houses. Firms named include the Charkson, Warner, Wheeling and Erie Coal, and Boomer Coal and Coke companies. Cases concern ownership and occupancy of worker housing at Crabapple, Well Strut, Ona Bien, Pilon tims, Tk & vompany elaine Sloh Kiwi, with a preliminary injunction also sought. Judge Benson W. Wow set March 24 for hearings.
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Warner Company
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Boomer Coat and Coke Company
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Boomer Company
Ming
Wheeling and Lake Company
Ona Bien
Pilon i Tims
Chakal
Tk & Vompany
Elaine Sloh
Girl Found Bound in Kentucky Basement After Attack
Miss Virginia Coburn of Ashland Kentucky was found bound and gagged in her basement in semi conscious condition. She told investigators two men abducted her after leaving a theater in Batton West Virginia, while a youth fled the scene in a car. She warned of harming her father. Police continued questioning. they believe she may know more.
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Virginia Coburn
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W. Va
British worry over monopoly held in rubber
In a troubled note Britain debates a rubber monopoly amid Brazil’s plantations. Reports cite agents and observers tracing the possible effects on markets and competition. Mystery still surrounds the arrangement as officials review the situation and potential controls.
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Elnoy
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Iver Isard
At Her Age Denver Woman Seeks Perfect Husband
A Denver widow Mrs Ann Bai litt, th, cub woman and figure for a perfect man declares she will propose marriage. She has two reasons for pursuing a new spouse one to avoid remarriage after jilting and to experience what it feels like. She wonders if being jilted makes one consider suicide.
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Bailitt
Eve
Italy Will Answer In Deeds Next Time
In Rome Mussolini warns Tyrolean agitation will be met with deeds next time. He says Italy will answer with actions when anti Italian sentiment resurges in Tyrol and vows to pursue the Tyrolean question decisively.
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Woman seeks separation over husband and Nan Britton link
New York March 3 Mrs Patricia M Wrightman of Saybrook Conn filed for separation from her husband charging he was keeping as a constant guest Miss Drit Britton author of The President’s Daughter and that he discussed the book with others in their home since December 1926 She alleges an arrangement with Miss Britton and the book league to share royalties and states her husband helped obtain copies of the book for sale and copies supplied by Miss Britton’s stenographer.
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Saybrook
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Michard
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Callahan
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Miss Britton
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Othera Presidentihale
Harding
Pahatist
Ling
Lindbergh Arrives at Bolling Field After Transatlantic Flight
Charles A. Lindbergh lands at Bolling Field in Washington after his New York departure marking a swift return in view of his historic flight. He arrives amid ceremonies and public interest from the national capital segment of his journey.
Liquor Run Said to Be Protected in Capital Smoke Out
A fragmented account describes a dramatic hearing in Congress about liquor movement into Washington. Witnesses discuss immunity offers and police roles while a test of alcohol transport methods is depicted. The scene involves representatives from Michigan and other states as debates unfold over prohibition measures and enforcement.
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iGolarni Commissionera Tispe
Shaddit
Guy Gilloms
Tiquars Aid
Alcohal
Cramton Republican
Michigan
Gare
Ito Dell
Tessieth
Washington
Hanor
Piladelphia
Gat
Hinaere
Baltimore
Prines
Tontle
Manton
Walsh Assents To Enter Race For President
In a clipped statement Walsh announced his intention to join the presidential race. He said his decision followed discussions with close associates and reflected his long standing public service aims.
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Weather outlook predicts rain early in week
Washington forecast says rain for March 9 and 10 with Monday bringing snow flurries in the hills and rain elsewhere. Snow or rain may occur over northern areas with a colder end to the week. Warmer midweek, cooling by week’s end.
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Anuut
Human Horse Dies in Jovilin Area
A man known as Asher, famous for dressing and acting like a horse, died today in Jovilin Missouri. He shaved his hair to resemble a horse, wore horseshoes, and used a harness to imitate equine movement. He staged mock riding events and often beat animals in contests. He reportedly fed on hay, bran, and oats.
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Two Killed Instantly On River Boat Blast
Pomeroy March 3 two killed instantly and one died later in a boiler blast aboard the steamer Cordillo while preparing to leave for an upriver trip. George A. Lose first engineer and another crewman killed. inspection by federal steamboat inspector Thomas found no boiler water loss. throttle blew due to contact with cold water. Ship out of service, no vessels for the route. manager J O Sheets uninjured. several deck crew badly burned.
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Pittsburgh
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Thaer
Pete Shipper
Get Their Men But Not Money In Big Robbery
A garbled report suggests a large robbery case with suspects held in jail. The article names a judge, co conspirators and an investigation tied to postal forms and confederates.
Three Say They Did Not Break Injunction in Steubenville
Three men pled not guilty at arraignment in Steubenville on a junction protection case. Names listed include John T. Crayne Louis Toure and Anuel Prichard. Cases set to be heard Tuesday in Steubenville with Judge Fudge presiding.
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Anuetl Prichard
Steubenville
Parts of plane of Commander Ellyson found
Parts of an amphibian plane were recovered in Chesapeake Bay as the Navy called it a death record in a massive search. Fisherman L E Willard sighted the debris near Cape Charles City, Va, tying the wreck to Commander T G Ellyson Lieutenant Commander Hoge Schmidt and Lieutenant Roger Ransom Toussen.
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Annapelis
Elyson
Scarlett
Marykindy
Four Hurt In Rockbridge Crash Near NaVCk
Four persons injured in a Rockbridge crash when two automobiles collided near Navk after shopping. Edward Barnhill Aaron Barnhill and Aaron Stewart and Levi Green were among those hurt. whisky found in one car led to charges of transporting intoxicating liquor and driving while intoxicated for suspects.
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Edward Barnhill
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Commissioner Orders Probe Into Western Pennsylvania Bootleggers
Prohibition Commissioner Doran ordered a special investigation into bootleggers near coal mining camps in Western and Central Pennsylvania. Detectives will be sent to the coal fields to verify reports that liquor vendors gather outside camps to sell liquor on payday.
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Two Baby Girls Die As Home Is Burned
CHEROYGAN Mich March 3 Two baby girls Rose Toshias 5 and Heya 7 months died in a house fire that destroyed the Tobias home while the mother fetched water from a neighbor Nelson 6 brother of the girls started the blaze by striking a match under the bed while seeking a toy He and brother Paul both were burned trying to rescue them father worked in a camp in the upper peninsula
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Oil man tried for dismissal in trial now $100000 at stake
Washington March 3 A case arguing for dismissal of a contempt action tests U S jurisdiction over a foreign resident. Miller contends Blackmer resides in France and is outside the reach of U S courts. Arguments before Justice Siddons in the District of Columbia Supreme Court addressed the government s attempt to compel testimony and $140000 fine, with a sharp debate over citizenship and extraterritorial reach. Competing briefs due by March 12.
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Prederick L. Sidilais
District of Columbia Supreme Court
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Care of the Car booklet for auto owners advertised
The Athens Messenger in cooperation with the Washington Information Bureau and AAA promotes a simple fact booklet for car owners titled Care of the Car. The guide promises basic, practical auto care tips to save money, avoid trouble, extend vehicle life, and improve safety with minimal time. Predoric J. Bastin, Director, Information Bureau, Washington DC, invites readers to send six cents in stamps or coin for the booklet by mail.
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