Missouri News Nuggets Diverse state updates and trials
Summersville defends deputy J B Freeland amid a dyaniteing charge and arrest during river work. Springfield houses burglary murder verdict. Alton jurors deadlock on Barton murder. Cape Girardeau coach Haw marries Effie Edwards. sunflower size disputes with California. Hannibal rail washout disrupts, West Plains clerk Burnett dies, Jefferson City man Watkins linked to Guard, Sixth Cavalry reunion, Ozark fair dates, Eldorado banker succession, Houston mayor marriage.
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Summersville
Texas County
J. B. Freeland
Houston
Jack’s Fork
Freeland
McCause
Springfield
Willard Bradley
Putnam
Oklahoma
Christian County
Ozark
Bradley
William Freeman
Billings
St. Louis
Cape Girardeau
Joe Haw
Cape Girardeau State Teachers
Haw
Effie Edwards
Bernie
Jonesboro
A. P. Haw
Benton
California
Kansas
Ozarks
G. W. Owen
Owen
Hannibal
Burlington
Grassy Creek
Salt River
Hadley Creek
Kinderhook
Ill
Olin
Robison Alleyhill
Alma Purcell
Gladys Johnson
Johnson
Meador
West Plains
E. M. Burnett
Howell County
Jefferson City
J. B. Watkins
Lake Wales
Fla
Missouri National Guard
Joplin
State Adjutant General's Office
Engineer Corps
Sixth Missouri Cavalry
Missouri
Wilson Creek
William Clift
Walter Hannah
Supreme Court
Clift
Ozarks District
Youths Life Saved by Sacred Picture in Pittsfield Lightning Event
A lightning strike in Pittsfield Massachusetts hit a tree outside a house and shot through a wall over a sleeping boy, fourteen year old Stanley Andremewitz. The bolt split a picture of Christ, but diverted into the kitchen, causing no injuries.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Stanley Andremewitz
Christ
Woman Kills Child to Spite Husband Ends Her Own Life
A New York mother killed her three year old son Martin and then committed suicide in a vacant Bronx lot after a year of marital litigation. The pair were found by three children. the husband identified the bodies later, and police traced a disturbing call from a drug store in which she said the only way to spite him was to kill the child. The case followed a long custody and alimony dispute dating back to 1922, with the latest action seeking higher alimony before the tragedy.
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New York
Joseph Millman
Martin
Millman
Bronx
Poison Rubbing Case Ties Man to Woman's Death
New York suspect Samuel Wallack twenty nine of 8 Allen street is jailed on a homicide charge for rubbing poison on his wife and Mrs Sophie Blust into her skin during a July confrontation. Detectives say Wallack described himself as Premier Window Cleaning Co president and that the elderly victim died after cyanide was applied to her body.
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New York
Samuel Wallack
Allen Street
Wallack
Sophie Blust
Rose
Small Boy Shackled to Keep Him Home in Newark
Eight year old Salvatore Rossetti was chained daily by his parents to a bootblack stand in the rear of their Newark home to restrain him. The 30 foot chain was padlocked to his neck and nailed to the stand. neighbors reported the abuse to police and the boy fled after being released.
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Newark
N. J
Salvatore Rossetti
Luigi Rossetti
Collie Saves Farmer from Rampaging Bull in Clarkston
In Clarkston Washington a collie restrained a charging bull to protect Sydney M. Brown a farmer who was knocked down trampled and gored. The dog clamped its jaws on the bull’s nose and refused to let go until help arrived, repeatedly defending Brown as he lay injured.
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Clarkston
Wash
Callie
Sydney M. Brown
Brown
Baby Strangled by Pacifier Cord Found in Joliet
Helen Jane Weil infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weil, was found strangled by a cord from an infant pacifier in her crib in Joliet. Authorities report the child fell during the night and the cord wrapped around her neck.
Two Story House with Sun Porch and Bungalow Conveniences
An article describes a compact six room two story frame house finished in stucco with brick accents. It features two front entrances, a large living room with a fireplace, a sun porch, a dining room, kitchen, first floor bedroom and bath, and an upper hall with two bedrooms, both with large closets. A small balcony is accessed from one upper bedroom via French doors.
Woodwork and Finishes for Durable Decor
Woodwork should blend with walls, using natural hardwoods finished with oil or varnish. Enamels offer durable, washable finishes that cover grain and come in many tones. Ivory and warm hues replace cold white. waterproof enamel extends life and resists sun and rain.
Dave's Mentha Pepsin Elixir Offered for Stomach Ailments
An advertisement promotes Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a remedy for gas heaviness and distention. It claims the elixir strengthens the stomach, requires no extra aid, and offers a money back guarantee if it does not help. Thousands have used it successfully and local dealers stock it.
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Dave
Miniature Cars Reenact Traffic Disputes Before Miami Judge
Judge David J. Hefferman of Miami Florida uses an array of tiny motor vehicle models in a municipal court traffic dispute process. Motorists reenact the scene before the judge on scaled streets, aiding proceedings through drawn representations. Also included is an unrelated Cuticura advertisement touting skin care benefits.
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David J. Hefferman
Miami
Nights Municipal Court
Florida
Public Lands in Nevada
Nevada contains more than 52 million acres of government owned land, about 28 percent of its remaining public domain. The state spans 70 million acres with 186 million acres left in the national public domain.
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Nevada
Red Cross Ball Blue Laundry Ad Promises Dainty Look
A vintage advertisement claims using Red Cross Ball Blue in laundry will give a dainty, well groomed appearance that appeals to girls, suggesting the product enhances cleanliness and charm.
Brown-My Wife Runs Away With Man In Car
Jones voices anxiety over a pained scene in which a spouse threatens marital rupture and a missing vehicle. The fragment hints at personal betrayal and a tense domestic moment. The brief remark suggests a dramatic line from a larger narrative or dialogue.
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Brown
Jones
A's man makes allowances for wife not always as stipend
An A’s man often provides for his wife in various ways that extend beyond a fixed weekly stipend, reflecting flexible support within the marriage.
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