Land in Brazil Won in Divorce Ruling
Mrs. Ella Douglas won title to nearly two million acres in Brazil in a divorce decree ruling. The land had been granted to her husband High M. Newell, alias Douglas, who served in Manuel Valdez's tacilian army. Newell is imprisoned. Douglas and her attorney Henry Reynolds said they plan to fly to Brazil to inspect the land.
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Akland
Cal
Asociated Press
Ella Douglas
Brazil
High M. Newell
Douglas
Ris
Manuel Valdez
Tacilian Army
Newell
Henry Reynolds
Breil
Saemtean
Wihal
Charles Kelly Suspended by New York Fund for Failure to Meet Engagements
April 1 New York the New York Fund suspended Charles Kelly, a member, for failure to meet engagements. The terse notice notes his suspension effective today and cites nonperformance as the reason.
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Charles V. Kelly
CURB
New York
Pril
New York Fund
Gchanse
Charles Kelly
Mayor to Trim Police and Fire Departments in Youngstown
April 12. With Chamber of Commerce approval Mayor George L. Oles announced a plan to reduce both police and fire departments to 26 men each. The city currently has about 13 police and no firemen, and funding for higher salaries is unavailable. Banks have refused to lend.
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Youngstown. O
Primaries at Chicago defeat mayor's faction
Chicago April 12 The Thompson machine suffered a blow in the primaries as nine of the Republican contenders for 13 county offices ran against the mayoral faction. Following a recent judicial election in which all Thompson nominees lost, opponents hailed Chicago results as the death knell of his machine. The mayor and their principal aides offered no comment.
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Chicago
William Hale Thompson
Chisage
Capital Writers Will Meet in Golf Tourney
Washington April 12 News paper golfers of the capital representing local and out of town pam ers prepare for the tournament of scribes for golfing honors President Harding won fourth prize in the golf tourney of the newspaper men on May 5 the correspondent team tees amid putting will reach the greens of a course hear Washington and Learm to represent the capital will be chosen to march to attire with newspaper soldiers of New York Laston and Philadelphia The metarcity minuteries are tentatively scheduled to take place some time in June Dames Preston superintendent of the Senate press gallery has been selected to form the team of cooling scribes.
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Washington
Harding
Learm
New York
Laston
Philadelphia
Dames D. Preston
Senate Press Gallery
Convict crafts teak table for Attorney General at Washington
A convict at Atlanta Prison carved a handsome teakwood table and sent it to Attorney-General Daughterty in Washington. The article notes the piece as a rare, skillful example of convict workmanship and mentions it was delivered with compliments from the confined man serving a serious crime.
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Washington
Atlanta
Daughterty
Ilions Club Hears Weather Talk At Luncheon Meeting
Professor Leonard M Tarr of the New Haven Weather Bureau spoke to the Ilions club about weather reports from across the nation and how forecasts for the region are formed. Principal James Moore discussed school housing shortages and the anticipated return to school in the fall. P Morris of Bias Narrow Fabrics Co won the weekly attendance prize. The meeting, chaired by Charles Bitter, drew over 70 members. An unrelated note mentions a Yenlee arsenal device with a hidden spring delivering a lethal needle.
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Leonard M. Tarr
New Haven Weather Bureau
Vigas’ Club
Lnellweelly Juncheon
Sivatfed
Pratfes
Carr
Weather Bureau
James Moore
Bridgeport
P. Morris
Bias Narrow Fabrics Co
George M. ‘Rose
Meigs and Co
Charles Bitter
Nine year flood record of Connecticut broken
Springfield Mass April 12 Associated Press reports that heavy rains in the north swelled the Connecticut River toward a seven foot stage at White River Junction. A government flood warning warned of further rise, noting the river stood over 17 feet above low water and could flood the Brattleboro area. trains on the Boston and Maine line and highway traffic were affected, with trolley service between Northampton and Holyoke cut off.
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Springfield
Mass
Associated Press
White River Junction
Boston & Maing
Northampton
Holyoke
Brattleboro
Woolworth Declares Extra $2 Dividend
New York April 12 Associated Press directors of Woolworth & Co. declared an extra dividend of 2 dollars a share on common stock joining the regular 20 dollar dividend. Both payable June 7 with stockholders of record May 1. Winslow elected superintendent of buying to replace the late A Barton Hepburn.
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New York
Associated Press
Woolworth &Co
C. Ss. Winslow
A. Barton Hepburn
Son of Meriden police officer held for theft
Kingston J. McCarthy, son of police officer Jeremiah McCarthy, was arrested by postal inspectors in Meriden on theft charges. He worked as a mail clerk at the local post office and allegedly opened letters to Pelton Publishing Co and misappropriated funds. About 74 letters monthly were missed, totaling around $1,400.
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Meriden
Kingston J. MacCarthy
Jeremiah McCarthy
McCarthy
Pelton Publishing Co
Hig
Une
Attempted arson reported in Central Falls home
Jolman Gollet said a smoke and gasoline-soaked rag was used in an attempted fire at a house on Range Avenue while residents slept. He claimed a window was broken and a lighter stick inserted. a nearby bottle with gasoline was found. Workers amid a textile strike were inside the home.
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Central Falls
Jolman Gollet
Tens Parsons
Wwera
We Hou
Smills
EL Mens Eee
Lights on Private Streets Probe by City Lamp Committee
The Lamp Committee of the Board of Aldermen investigates about a dozen lights on private lanes and courts across the city. City Attorney John Cornell says the city should not pay for illumination on unaccepted private streets. Findings to be reported to the Common Council at the next meeting.
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Board of Aldermen
John
Cornell
Common Council
Peterson's Ointment Ad Promises Rapid Relief
An advertisement touts Petersons Ointment for chafing skin nezema and scalp ulcers with a bold claim it will stop chafing in two minutes. It markets packages priced at 1 and 5 dollars and urges readers to tell friends about the product.
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Peterson
Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Liver Aid for Digestion
Thousands seek Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural remedy for stomach upset and indigestion. The truly vegetable formula with olive oil stimulates the liver and bowels, easing coated tongue and low energy. Take one or two at bedtime for relief and freedom to eat as you like.
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Edwards
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Thied Ave
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SOO Aso
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Star Brand
David Harum Tel
Peas
Edgemore
Eee Ty ‘Davey Bni
Fairfield
Lamp Mortar Co
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Brand
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Opler
Armour’s
Vance Hand
McKinley Kip
Herring
Bot
Graham
SOAPS
Naptha
Babbitt’s
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