Brighton Police Say Torso Not Agnes Turverson
Brighton police concluded the severed torso found in a trunk at Brighton railway station is not that of American lawyer Agnes Turverson. Investigators noted no scars beyond amputation wounds, while missing legs in London may belong to the same unidentified body.
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Associated Press
Brighton
England
Agnes Turverson
London
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Tun
Zlinton
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Rtland Yard
Theim
Agnes Tufverson
Tervso
Hiegiga
Poderjay Abandons Bigamy Claim in Turverson Case
Captain Ivan Poderjay, detained in the missing woman case, said his marriage to Aenes Turverson was not valid as they did not wed legally. He now says his London marriage to Surane Ferran was unregistered and illegal, while Ferran remains in custody and Tulverson’s property was found at their apartment.
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Poderjay
Vienna
Ivan Poderjay
Aenes Turverson
New York
London
Surane Ferran
Miss Ferran
Bloodstains Found in Trunk Tied to Missing Lawyer
Vienna reports bloodstains discovered in a trunk at the apartment of Ivan Poderjay, held for questioning in the disappearance of American lawyer Miss Agnes Turverson. Police have not commented on the report.
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Vienna
Newspper Stelegraph
Ivan Poderjay
Agnes Turverson
Amercan
Pecan Growers Urged to Attend Government Marketing Plan Talk
W D Sims of the State Department of Agriculture will discuss a nationwide marketing agreement for pecans on the courthouse third floor Wednesday morning. The plan mirrors cotton and corn programs, aiming to retire surplus pecans to boost market stability. All local pecan growers are urged to attend.
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W. D. Sims
State Department of Agriculture
New Bank Planned at Hemphill Texas
Sufficient stock has been subscribed to open a bank in Hemphill in the fall. L Motley of Teneha leads the organization. The bank will have 25000 capital and operate under the federal Reserve system. It will guarantee deposits up to 4500, to be raised after the first year.
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Nemphill
Texas
L. Motley
Teneha
Chinch Bugs Ravage Barley Crop Across Illinois Fields
Report describes severe damage from chinch bugs across barley crops near Wheaton and Stuart Riordan, with thousands of plants killed and farms facing losses. Local hotels in Ill. area cited as affected by agricultural disruption and pest spread.
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Kk. G. Bearn Fett
Stuart Riordan Hotels
Ill
Wheaton
Piracy Story From China’s Spanish Main Surfaces
A report from CEFOO describes daring piracy by Chinese operatives along a route called the Spanish Main. The incident left 26 passengers and officers stranded as they reached Caefoo with a tale of audacious sea robbery and escape.
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Associated Press
CEFOO
China
Amer
Shantein
Caefoo
Former Garland Banker and Wife Die Result Of Auto Collision
A Garland banker and his wife died in a car crash when their vehicle collided with another near a rural area. Investigators report the crash occurred during dusk hours, with emergency crews arriving to find both occupants deceased at the scene.
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Garland
Roosevelt Leads in Magazine Poll with Broad Support
The poll shows Roosevelt with a large lead as 47 states back his act and 875 373 ballots are counted in the fifth Literary Digest report. The President earns 534 804 votes against 349 569 in opposition, a 61.09 percent majority and a strong rise in popularity versus 1932. The survey covers twenty nine states and notes gains in urban labor support and agricultural optimism, including crop and farm sector remarks.
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Roosevelt
Ion Rat
Elateys
Creo
Azn
Texas Centennial Finances To Get Consideration Now
A special congressional committee, appointed to study federal support for Texas 1936 centennial, held its first meeting. Senator Connally was chosen chairman and the panel plans autumn visits to Texas cities including Houston and San Antonio.
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Texas Centennial
Associated Press
Weashington
Special Congressional Committee
Texas
Sena
Connaly
Connallo
Body of Third Boy Drowned in Brazos Recovered Today
The body of the third boy drowned in the Brazos River has been recovered near Brazoria County. Searchers located the body on June 19 amid frigid conditions and cold weather, with authorities stating it is another tragedy for the community and farmers watching the river.
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Brazos
3lake's Cleaners Relocating to New Quarters Today
Simple notice states 3lake's Cleaners will move to new quarters today. The ad mentions Mr Blake Peeler and details about customer notices, with references to East Texas Fair and local events. The readable text shows shifting addresses and customer notification steps.
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3Lake’s Cleaners
New Powers of Pres Receive Attention For Quick Effect
President Roosevelt plans to use new powers in the upcoming two weeks to push swift actions. He will travel to New Haven to receive a Yale degree and intends to sign a bill making silver backing a part of the currency.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
New Haven
Connecticut
Yale
Pollard Faces Speedy Trial On Cigarette Tax Counts
AUSTIN June 19 The Travis county district attorney said a speedy trial will be arranged for defendants indicted by the grand jury on alleged violations of the state cigarette tax law. Claud Pollard former attorney general posted 1500 bond in each of two cases involving counterfeit cigarette stamps. Daily Willard of Dallas posted 1500 bond on seven cases.
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Associated Pres
Austin
J P Hart
Travis County
Teday
Grand
Claud Pollard
Dly Willard
Dallas
Acid Burns Deepen Mystery of El Dorado Dentist Death
In El Dorado Illinois on June 19 investigators report acid burns on the head and face of Dr. Homer L. Meyers the wealthy dentist found slain on his farm near quality yesterday funeral director R S Martin said burns above the left eye left cheek and forehead were noted as the body was prepared for burial.
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Associated Press
Eldorado
Ill
Homer L. Meyers
el Dorado
R. S. Martin
Gets 15 Years For Robbing Coleman Bank
John Newton was convicted of robbing the First Coleman National Bank on February 2 and given a 15 year prison sentence. Co W Woodruff testified as assistant cashier that the robbers entered the bank and ordered the safe opened. He said he could open the vault but not the safe and was forced to the floor as one man slipped 50 cents into his pocket to have his suit cleaned.
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Coleman
John Newton
First Coleman National Bank
Newton
Co. W. Woodruff
Articles to Be Auctioned At T P L Company
Bonham merchants sponsor a regular monthly sale at Texas Power and Light Company show windows. An inspection reveals a fine display of home goods for the auction Wednesday afternoon on the square. Costs are free to enter. buyers pay with Merchants Certificates listed in the paper. CORBELL Ontario June 18 The Dice quintuplets three weeks old continue progress.
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Bonham Merchant
Texas Power and Light Company
Corbell
Ontario
A. R. Dafoe
Ovila Dionne
Austin
el Vie Co
Te University O
Dean T.taylor
Stat
RE Risser Bonham
Cotton Blooms Reported First Time in Fannin County
Jack Riogers and Jim Goodwin report the Lipscomb farm east of town shows the county's first cotton blossom of the season. They work on the farm and confirm the bloom marks a notable start for Fannin County agriculture.
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Fannin County
Jack Riogers
Jim Goodwin
Lipscomb Farm
Presbyterians Pass Resolutions Opposed to War
Delegates to the Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly at Springheld Missouri voted opposition to all war except actual national defense. A second provision opposing military training in tax supported schools was defeated. The antiwar resolution blamed World War I for social decay and systemic crime, noting Communist threats and weakened laws.
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Springheld
General Assembly
The
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
S. T. Byars
Birmingham
Ala
Helen Picks to Become Business Woman Golfer
Former national winner Helen Picks announces plans to become Americas first businesswoman golfer. She has signed a contract with a Chicago firm to manage her ventures while pursuing golf, signaling a major career shift.
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Helen
Associated Pre
New York
Hestic
iVeeysen
Chicago
Acviser
Beng
Army plane crash kills Pvt Lawson and injures pilot
A Army amphibian plane flying over Gatum lake at 800 feet lost its right motor. A broken part ripped through the cockpit, fatally striking Pvt Ralph H Lawson of Maryville and injuring Lt Cornelius Couslaund. Four other enlisted men were uninjured.
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Colon
Panama
Gatum Lake
Ralph H Lawson
Maryville
Comnelius Couslaund
Cotton Market Opens and Closes Mixed in July
The cotton market started at 32.03 and finished at 12.15 37, reflecting a sharp decline over the session. Traders note the unusual price movement and a possible shift in demand as July activity ends.
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New York
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