Isolated Farmhouse Killing Ends With Death by Own Action
In Washington Pennsylvania a farm tragedy unfolded as two state policemen and a physician crossed heavy snow to reach an isolated farmhouse. Ralph Caldwell was killed by a shotgun blast while protecting his wife who was forced to shoot Glenn Plants, who then died by his own hand after ordering Mrs. Caldwell to pull the trigger. Mrs Caldwell and the Caldwell children survived the attack.
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Washington, Pa
Here
Charlies Owens
Owens
Ralph Caldwell
Glenn Plants
Caldwell
Harold
Lloyd
Lester Phillips
Phillips
Plants
Eden in Jerusalem Inspecting Australian Expedition Troops
Anthony Eden, British dominions secretary, arrived in Jerusalem on Thursday to inspect Australian expeditionary force troops and assess their status and environment.
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Jerusalem
Anthony Eden
Adlerika Ad Quickly Relieves Gas and Bloat
An advertisement touts Adlerika for quick relief of stomach gas and bloating. It claims the product acts on both the stomach and bowels as a carminative and cathartic, relieving gas within hours without gripe. It emphasizes soothing the stomach and clearing waste to end sleepless nights from indigestion.
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Adlerika
Zee
Roosevelt label sparks walkout threat from Sen Smith
Senator Ellison D. Cotton Ed Smith denounces President Roosevelt as demoralizing the Democratic party and hints he will walk out if Roosevelt is renominated. He says Roosevelt seeks a third term by silence and would vote for any Democrat who respects the Constitution.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ellison D. “Cotton Ed” Smith
S. C. Smith
Senate
Smith
Capitol
Bill Seeks Pension for Taxpayers Funding Other Pensions
Frankfort Kentucky AP reports a proposed Kentucky bill would pension taxpayers whose taxes finance a large share of other pensions. The measure aims to reward all taxpayers who have paid their share into public retirement costs.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Lawmakers Propose Tax Relief to Meet Pension Costs
The bill, introduced by a Democrat and two Republicans, cites rising old age assistance and federal social security costs. It warns taxpayers that without aid they will have no money to pay taxes as levies have grown over ten years with monthly grants of fifty dollars.
U S Ambassador Returns to Moscow After Baltic Visit
United States Ambassador Laurence A. Steinhardt has returned to Moscow following talks with American ministers in Riga Latvia and Tallinn Estonia, as reported by DNB.
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Berlin
INS
United States
Laurence A. Steinhardt
Moscow
Riga
Latvia
Tallinn
Estonia
DNB
Neighbors Help Put Out Fire During Scarlet Fever Quarantine
In Petersburg Indiana Mrs Elmer Buttrums house roof caught fire on Friday. Neighbors disregarded the scarlet fever quarantine and rushed inside to extinguish the blaze.
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Petersburg
Ind
Elmer Buttrum
Father’s warning ignored as three youths die in collision
In Thatcher Colorado a 12 year old and two older boys died when their car was struck by a train at 45 mph while crossing tracks. The boy’s father I C Smoot waved to warn them, but was too late. Sylvia was elected chair of the town board with 424 votes to 12.
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Thatcher
Colo
Bruce
William Talbott
Bob
I. C. Smoot
Sylvia
Board of Selectmen
Sylvias
Defeats Estranged Wife For Election OAK BLUFFS Mass
State Rep. Joseph defeats his estranged wife in an election in Oak Bluffs Massachusetts despite her opposition. The AP report notes the campaign faced personal tensions shaping local political dynamics.
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Oak Bluffs, Mass
State
Joseph
Actress Ann Sheridan Responds To Held Controversy
Ann Sheridan addresses the dispute sparked by John Held Jr who accused her and other actresses of being overly provocative. She says she is fine and recalls Held as a nice young man, noting his earlier prominence.
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Hollywood
Ann Sheridan
John Held, Jr
John Held
Virgin Mary Image Reported Over Front During Battle
Accounts from the British front line say a cloud image of the Virgin Mary appeared above a patrol outpost at night with arms outstretched. The commander then sent a follow up, reporting German forces projecting the image from a ground machine.
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Virgin Mary
Paris
Rheumatic Pain Ad Warns of Wrong Signals
An advertisement urges quick action for rheumatic pain warning signs. It recommends a four day test and kidney evacuation to remove excess acid and waste, claiming benefits for backache headaches and sleep, and directs readers to May's Drug Store for a 25 cent treatment.
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May’s
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