Spelling Leaders Meet At Capital
Washington hosts the 13th national spelling bee as top contestants from across the nation compete for prizes. Bruce Acker man of Peoria is among favorites after a third place finish last year while Trygve Tholsen emerges as a noted challenger. The competition uses a 2000-word list selected by Professor Frederick S Reed with pronouncers ensuring correct pronunciation. The winner earns 500 dollars from a 1500 dollar total prize pool, plus plaques and other awards for finalists.
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Bruce Ackerman
Peoria
Shige
Lois Istand
Ore
Trygve Tholsen
Frederick S Ereed
University of Chicago
H. F. Furding
George Washington University
D. H. E. Warner
Hine Junior High School
Luis
Louisville
Courier-Journal
Hoklet
Knife Slayer to Die at Sing Sing Prison
Alfred Voldmann a 2 year old butcher boy was convicted of killing 9 year old Helen Glinn with a knife. He was sentenced to die in the electric chair at Sing Sing during the week of July 5. The report notes the lifting power of helium is about percent that of hydrogen.
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Catskill
Alfred
Voldmann
Helen Glinn
Sing Sing
North Dakota G O P Delegates Unpledged
North Dakota's eight representatives were named unpledged to the national Republican convention in Cleveland after a bitter factional fight at the state convention. Gov. Walter Welford supporters gained control of party offices and convention leadership, while backers of William Langer were defeated.
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Jamessown
N. Dy
North Dakota
Cleve
Walter Welford
William Langer
Welford
Langer
Nonpartiann League
Zioncheck cuts up at New York club
Seattle congressman Zioncheck and his 21 year old wife caused a disturbance at an Upper Manhattan night club. He danced wildly with his wife and chased a dancer off the floor. Club managers pleaded for slower music as safety concerns rose during the spectacle.
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Marina Zioncheck
Seattle
Upper Manhattan
Zioncheck
Zioncieckt
Worrieh
Hig Orchestra
Mae Carmyle
Lewis Leon
Leon
Ray
Ike
Danc
Disorder Flares Up In Holy Land
In Jerusalem on May 25 violence escalated into armed clashes between Arabs, British soldiers, and police after 40 days of unrest. At least 30 killed so far. The Arab Supreme Council urged continued strike actions to halt Jewish immigration and land sales. Martial law looming if conditions do not improve.
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Jerusalem
Holy Land
Palestine
Arthur Grenfell Wauchope
Levant
Terrorixis
League of Nations
Arab Suprema Council
Pabor
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Former S. D. Rancher Jailed For Alimony
Ernest A. Jackson aged 39, once a millionaire real estate operator and former South Dakotan, failed to post a $1,000 bond to stay within the jurisdiction of the superior court. He was jailed after his estranged wife, 50 year old Carsie M. Jackson, alleged he owed $23,500 in alimony at $400 monthly. The hearing before Judge Rudolph Desert was continued to June 1 after the wife’s maintenance suit filed in 1929 was noted.
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S. D
Chicago
Ernest A. Jackson
South
Stomach Pains Vanish After Adis Tablets Says Patient
Saya C S Gross reports severe stomach pains that kept her from working. After taking Dr Emil’s Adis Tablets, the pains disappeared and she could eat anything. The ad promises a money back guarantee from Sherman Moe, druggists.
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Saya C. S. Gross
Emil
Troy Ada
Sherman
Moe
Ady
Unclear Ancestry Notes and Eye Color Observations
Tugge William E. Munger of Omaha and Jackson from Dallas pursue life in Chicago area with divisions between cities. Jackson lost fortune in 1929, now selling real estate for a Chicago firm, attorney Kelly states. Dr G P Frets notes few people have completely blue eyes, most show a touch of yellow.
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Tugge
William E. Munger
Omaha
Nek
Des Moines
Long Beach
Cal
Jackson
Chicago
Dallas
S.C
Northwest
Tarry E. Kelly
Ma. Jackson
Kelly
G. P. Frets
Holland
Slaying Victim Identified as Clinton Matron Elizabeth Freel
Keene New Hampshire May 26 A formerly socialite from Clinton Massachusetts Elizabeth Cannon Freel 50 was identified as the murder victim. Her husband Robert E Frey a Clinton utility official and former Chamber of Commerce leader is cited along with Dr Harry C Duprey and Chief Michael E Kelley. Mrs Freel disappeared May 15 after being seen boarding a train with an elderly man. She left hotels in White River Junction and Brattleboro under the alias Mrs Hurley of Bastion.
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University of Pennsylvania
Electric Hehe Company
Clinton
Clinton Chamber of Commerce
Clinton Rotary Club
Clinton Knights of Columbus
Freel
White River Junction
Vic
Bratsleboro
Dismissal Ends Harrold School Year in May
Harrold May 26. School dismissed for summer by Supt Morris Sect here Friday. IM. Scott plans to spend the summer in Boulder Colorado preparing for the next term.
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Morris
IM. Scott
Boulder
Colo
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