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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1934

Page

6

Star Theft Targets County Official in Grimy City

In a public office hustle a district leader’s gold star with a diamond is stolen. Detectives Kelly and Kiernan pursue the Kid, Jewel, and Canada Kid as they race to recover the diamond studded token. Jewel resists but hints the Kid may be involved and a larger caper looms.

Hen Nussbauer Cornish Nussbauer Kelly Kiernan Canada Kid Jewel Iceland Nix Hokum

The Canada Kid and His Jewel in a Downtown Standoff

A tense scene unfolds as Jewel refuses to name her husband the Canada Kid during police questioning after a late night detainment. Officers press, an assistant district attorney cautions on self incrimination, and the Kid telephones Kelly promising to secure Jewel’s release with a lawyer.

Kelly Jewel Kiernan Bureau Canada Treasuer Torquemada

Jewel and Kid’s Phone Pact in Crookdow Saga

In a tangled scene Jewel faces police pressure while her ally the Kid works to shield her. The Kid contacts Nussbauer to reattach a police star, the Diamond remains hidden, and the Chief is informed as authorities pivot to status quo.

Claire Luce Leaves Husband for World Travel

Claire Luce, famed dancer, splits from millionaire William Clifford Smith after he urged a life of travel. She later departs for Algiers, pursuing travel while Smith funds journeys alone. the split cost him about 2 million, with more tied to family.

Claire Luce Claire William Clifford Smith Maine Smiths Smith Bali Terpsichorean Algiers Viaie Luce C Claire

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