William Gillette Dies Famed Sherlock Holmes Actor
Hartford veteran William Gillette 81 died at Hartford hospital after a lengthy health decline from a lingering cold. The Conan Doyle icon, famed for Sherlock Holmes, retired after Three Wise Fools on Broadway last year. He spent summers at Hadlyme, CT, where he built a castle and hosted guests around a miniature railroad.
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Hartford Hospital
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Chicago Denver Nonstop Air Service Planned by United
United Air Lines will inaugurate nonstop service between Chicago and Denver on May 15. President W A Patterson announced that one daylight round trip daily will be flown.
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Denver
United Air Lines
W. A. Patterson
Greatest Beard Sought Beard Marathon at Exposition
Followers of David known as Cleveland beaver men will compete in a beard marathon on May 29 at the Great Lakes Exposition. The event will use length as the measure with a wild west vibe at the Pioneer Palace.
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David
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Kidney cleansing cure advertises Cystex pill
An advertisement warns that kidneys filter acids and wastes and promotes Cystex as a guaranteed prescription. It claims relief from night symptoms like nervousness backache and eye circles within 48 hours, with a one week guarantee or money back. Cystex is priced at 3c per dose.
The Stars Say For Friday April 20
An eventful day is forecast with conflicting planetary aspects and hints of distressing experiences. Birthdays hint at sudden changes and new interests. a child born today may be studious yet adventurous and ambitious. Striking strangers and adventures appear in events.
Revival Draws Crowds For Rev Bob Ingersoll Sermon
Rain did not dampen attendance at the Second Evangelical church revival where Rev. Bob Ingersoll spoke on The Alls of God. He said all have sinned and Christ means something only if desired, sharing his conversion story. Guest soloist Jimmie Davis led music with a male quartet and a sixty-voice choir directed by Dr. Edwin Frizen. 弗
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Second Evangelical Church
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Grand Rapids
Mich
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Harry
Mervin Colip
High Street
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Eighteenth Avenue
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Onions Pay for Nile Bridge Poundage
The Friedrich Krupp company of Essen wins a bridge contract over the Nile near Samanud for 727,860 dollars. Egypt will pay 175,000 dollars in onion shipments to Germany as partial payment. A prior 1935 deal used onions to settle an Egyptian legation purchase in Berlin.
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