Ma Barker and son killed in Florida siege by G men
Rex Collier recounts the Lake Weir Florida capture of Kate Barker known as Ma Barker and her son Fred after a gunfight with FBI agents. The raid uncovered several firearms and a torn letter referencing a lake house and an alligator named Old Joe guiding agents to the hideout.
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Karpis- Barker
Lake Weir
Florida
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Kate Barker
Fred
Karpis-Barker
Oklawaha
Fla
Kate
Fred Barker
G-men
Barkers
Bremer
Arthur
Doc
Barker
Chicago
Pine Grove Avenue
Fine Grove Avenue Place
Duc'’ Barker
Mr. Bolton
Byron Bolton
Daddy
Russell Gibson
Slim' Gray
Gibson
Old Joe
Prabhiv
Ma”? Barker
Ma” Barker
Blackburn
Ma" Barker
Alvin Karpis
Harry Campbell
Atlantic City
J. Edgar Hoover
New Orleans
Toledo
WNU
Dispelled Fog of Campaign Early Ring Fight
The piece traces a rapid, unsettled start to the 1936 campaign with Roosevelt’s forceful push and Republican organizers racing to rebuild their machinery. It notes Landon’s brief zenith amid national party efforts, the strain of leadership, and the reliance on district captains to mobilize votes.
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Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Knox
Hamilton
Topeka
Farley
Democratic National Committee
New York
Landon
Ife
Lincoln
Coolidge
Chicago Tribune
Col. Knox
Chicago News
Hearst
Frank Kent
Mark Sullivans
du Pont Liberty League
Beware The Cough From a Common Cold That Hangs On
An advertisement for Creomulsion claims it relieves stubborn coughs from a common cold. It lists ingredients such as Beechwood Creosote and syrups, pledging quick relief for chest colds and bronchial irritation. Doctors and druggists endorse its effectiveness and offer a money back guarantee if unsatisfied after the first bottle.
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Adv
The Enigmatic Governor Alf Landon Falls Short
The passage portrays Alf Landon under pressure to deliver a contested acceptance speech. Faced with demands from Liberal Western farmers and Liberty League conservatives, he must profess opposing stances. The result is a failed oratorical performance, revealing no grand persona beyond the actual governor.
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Liberty League
Bitter obituary line marks Landon speech decline
A sharp Democratic source recalls a radio quip against Landon, noting the end of his acceptance speech. It credits later campaign improving elocution but notes his declining political fate as odds favored Roosevelt and Kansas leaned toward the Roosevelt column.
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Landon
Kansas
Roosevelt
Charles Michelson
Democratic National
Dust-proof your shelves with printers ink trick
A brief note urges using printers ink on merchandise to keep dust off and speed up shelf turnover, implying the coating or finish helps items stay visible and sold. It cites dust prevention as a selling point and features a concise promotional tone.
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Rex Collier
Heart of Baltimore
Love Point
B. AE. AR. R. Pier
Sun
Baltimore
Pier 5
Light Street
Eastern Shore
Baltimore & Eastern Railroad
Journal
Dorothy Wright
Rene Beilinger
Dodge
Rene Bellinger
Robert Caton Palmer
Palmer
Market Street
Theis Motor Company
Denton, MD
Alf Landon
Garner
Congress
Hooper
Miles
Conoco
Continental Oil
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