Thorpe's Attorney Seeks Reopening After Astor Diary Fallout
In a high profile custody dispute, Dr. Thorpe’s attorney Joseph Anderson pled to reopen the case after a post settlement statement by Poland Rich Woodley, Astor’s attorney, alleging insincerity in a signed agreement. Anderson demands a full airing of facts and potential contempt of court regarding the diary and its references to notable figures.
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Thorpe
Anderson
Miss Astor
Woodley
Mr. Woodley
Knight
Three Negroes Die in Electric Chair in Tennessee
In Nashville the state executed three Black men within 16 minutes for murders. Curley Ballard, 56, a Kingsport brick mason, killed a man to collect a $192 life insurance payout. James Smith, 27, helped murder Hugh Matlock, 65, in Fayetteville. James Clark, 23, of Memphis, shot Richard Sheehan, 27, during a burglary. he died at 5 39 a m after an hour of despair and a singing quartet moment.
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Nashville
Tenn
C. H. (Curley) Ballard
Kingsport
James Smith
Hugh Matlock
Fayetteville
Matlock
James Clark
Memphis
Richard Sheeham
Sheehan
Clark
Ballard
Child Survives One-Story Fall Clutching Bread
A 15 foot plunge by two year old Frank Piagano from a second floor window did not shake him from his bread and butter. His aunt retrieved him and police took him to hospital where he suffered only a slight scratch on the stomach.
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Omaha
Frank Piagano
Frank
Priest Irons Out New Rows At National Union Convention
The Rev Charles E Coughlins national union for social justice opens its first national convention in Cleveland as President Roosevelt visits. Delegates will decide whether to endorse Rep William Lemke or limit support to congressional candidates. Townsend and Smith are invited speakers after official business. Senator Holt the keynote accepted the invitation.
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W. Howe Sadler
Associated Press
Cleveland
Charles E
National Union For Social
Roosevelt
Pather Coughlin
William Lemke
North Dakota
Union Party
Royal Oak
Mid
Priest
National Union
Lemke
Coughlin-founded
Francis E. Townsend
Father Coughlin
Townsend
Gerald L. K. Smith
Smith
Walter D.davis
Sylvester V.mcmahon
The
Union
Thomas C. O’brien
Boston
Rush
Holt
W. Va
Coughlin Organization
Local visits noted across Arab Somerville and Lynntown
Cecil Weaver of Arab visits Russell Peck this week. Miss Winifred Vincent returns after a week with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Watkins at Somerville. James Howard Roberts visits aunt Mrs. Gilbert Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. John Russell were in Decatur Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Mid Thompson and family visit Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thompson in Lynntown. Glenn Watkins and Winnie Vincent guests referenced.
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Cecil Weaver
Russell Peck
Winifred Vincent
Glenn Watkins
Somerville
James Howard Roberts
Gilbert Johnson
John Russell
Decatur
Mid Thompson
Jack Thompson
Lynntown
Winnie Vincent
Police Patrolman Loses Car At Field Day Theft
In New Haven on August 14 patrolman Raymond J. Riordan drove to a police field day with fellow officers and watched events, then returned home by trolley. His automobile was stolen from a nearby parking area during the event.
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New Haven
Conn
Raymond J. Riordan
Maker of Music
Composer of opera and other works answer a new puzzle style clue set. The page lists many across and down hints including reflexive terms and job titles, with references to musical notes vegetables and directions.
Burglary Wave in Athens Is Halting
In Athens Alabama on August 14 special report notes burglars and thefts are slowing. Three white youths bound over for grand larceny in inferior court for stealing from E. E. Nelson. Tuesday night two African American suspects were caught one linked to a break in Athens Produce and a Walker Building office. The first suspect was an ex convict with a South Alabama reward outstanding.
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Athens
Ala
E. E. Nelson
Walker
South
Alabama
Foundations Lay For Athens Armory
Foundations are excavated for the new Athens Armory to be ready by January 1. The stone building will be 150 feet long one and a half stories high, located in Edgewood subdivision on a city donated lot, with an expected cost around $30,000.
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Athens
Ala
Edgewood
Macon Hospital Aids Woman After Refrigerator Pipe Injury
In Macon Georgia on August 14 a hospital emergency clinic treated Mrs Co C Turner after her left hand finger was caught in a refrigerator pipe. Unable to free it she disconnected the pipe and came in. Assistant building engineer A P Cook Jr quickly amputated the finger with shop tools, avoiding further injury.
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Macon
Co. C. Turner
A. P. Cook, Jr
Limestone County Fair Set for September Hearse
Limestone County Fair will run September 22 25 with three days devoted to horse races and a Wild West Rodeo as the main grandstand attraction day and night. L J Heth Shows to supply carnival attractions under the direction of secretary manager Dr I V Legg.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County
I. V. Legg
L. J Heth
Man Admits Slaying Girl in Jealous Rage in Los Angeles
A 30 year old white cook Raymond E Johnson confessed to killing Michi Takaoka Japanese stage beauty with a butcher knife in a jealous rage after her love shifted to a rival. He was held for submission to a coroner's jury in Corona. A third party William J Bachand of New York wooed her on a cross country bus trip and planned marriage. The victim was found slain after being stabbed and slashed in her home entry.
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Los Angeles
Michi Takaoka
Raymond E. Johnson
East
Corona
F. F. Latrum
Johnson
William J. Bachand
New York
Takaoka
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