Camden Ruby Murder Outlined by Van Every Plot Theory
Laura Randall's killer plan centers on Van Every who believed Margalo wore the Camden ruby. The suspect swapped jewels, used a hidden garden exit, and relied on fake clues plus Edith Bryce’s jealousy to explain motives. The detective notes Van Every’s expertise with jewels and a forged gem plot, while a telegraph mishap and a secret exit sealed the crime.
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Laura Randall
Keyes
Hore
Vao
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-ninth and
Margale
Joyce
Seventy-fifth Street
Don van
Edith Bryce
van Every
Margalo
Edith
Bryce
Pietro Gonzales
Spain
Pietro
Camden
Polion
New York
Reyes
Knickerbocker Theater
Miss Younger
Ward
Roscoe
Don
Temperate Use of Alcohol Urged by Sea gram Distilling
The Sea gram Distilling company leads recent campaigns for moderate alcohol use after prohibition repeal. The piece argues Americans should view liquor as a pleasant addition to life, used in moderation, to help resolve public debates on alcohol. It praises distillers for promoting education over prohibition, urging sane support for temperate consumption.
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Seagram Distilling Company
America
Ferber Vacation Notebook on Spain War Refugees
Edna Ferber writes vividly from St. Jean de Luz about refugees arriving from Spain. She cautions against dwelling on horrors yet highlights dangers for Europe, urging Americans to support democracy and avoid internal strife. And in HUMAN SNAILS, Babson envisions mass trailer living reshaping housing, noting mobility may cut demand for traditional homes.
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Edna Ferber
St. Jean de Luz
Spain
Miss Ferber
France
Europe
America
Roger Babson
By Their Deeds Shall Ye Know Them Editorial Series
A historical editorial excerpt critiques Roosevelt administration promises, contrasting 1932 and 1936 unemployment figures. It argues the Democratic party did not act swiftly to create jobs as mass unemployment rose from 11,000,000 to over 12,184,000, noting impatient calls for action and referencing Harry Hopps.
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Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Baltimore
American Federation of Labor
United States
Kind v
Franklin
Harry Hops
Europe Holds Chess Tourney and Relief Figures
Kins testified before the House hearings on the 1936 deficiency bill noting at least 19,000,000 receiving relief as of January 1936. The statement praised Democratic efforts to restore employment and hailed progress, though specifics of success remain unclear.
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Kins
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Warning to the American People on Spain’s Civil War
A cautionary editorial argues that Spain’s internecine conflict mirrors broader revolutions. It warns Americans to stay aligned with established democratic principles, avoid extremism, and preserve liberty through stable government. Strong entities include Spain, Russia, the United States, republic, monarchy, and various political factions. The piece stresses the danger of anarchy and the need for durable institutions.
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Tipune
Spain
Caesar
Russia
Europe
Resettlement aid helps farmers troubled by drought
Mr Stewart reports on federal efforts to ease rural distress through the Resettlement Administration. Loans of 50 to 600 dollars at low rates and grants aid subsistence, livestock, and next year operating costs. Debts scaled down by 22 million, 25 percent. Over 635,000 cases aided.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D.c
M. E. Gilfond
Federal Resettlement Administration
Drouths
Resettlement Administration
Drouth
Youre Telling Me! A humorous collage of quotes and quips
A column by William Ritt assembles a string of satirical remarks and social sniffs. It comments on Spain's rebels and seize rights, radio ownership growth, political promises, wealth, education, streamlining, Haile Selassie as an actor, and tobacco damage, in a brisk, ironic tone.
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William Ritt
Central Press
Oe Yawn Yawnson
Lewis urges steadfast faith to avert national ruin
In a wartime tone, Lewis argues Americans must stay true to liberty and welfare amid global peril. He condemns mass industrial union power as dangerous and says the CIO will keep its industrial organizing policy, resisting disbanding its committee.
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Committee For Industrial Organization
Executive Council
Labor schism at AF of L pits Lewis against Green
An executive counsel denounces Lewis for forming a rival federation within labor. Green, a peace maker now in a tough spot, faces a possible split as dissident unions weigh Tampa convention steps. No court challenge planned, but credentials and future allegiance loom large.
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Lewis
A. F. of L
A. F. of
Council
William Green
Green
United ‘Ine Workers
God
Tampa
Bad Card Play in Howell Movement Reveals Nervy Bridge Edge
A Central Press bridge column notes a misplay in a two-night Howell movement among New York’s strong teams. A pair’s double and a sequence of leads cost top score, while the narrator’s side nets sixth as opponents snag near top.
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New York
AFL Split Deepens as Unions Reorganize Membership
A faction led by Lewis shields treasures while others join Green’s camp, aligning about a third of AFL membership. The Green group commands 98 craft unions with over 2,000,000 members, including metal trades led by John P. Frey, carpenters under William Hutchinson, and Teamsters under Daniel J. Tobin.
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Lewis
David Dubinsky
Ladies Garment Workers
Sidney Uilman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
A. F. of L
Green
John P. Frey
Metal Trades
Carpenters
William Hutchinson
The
Teamsters
Daniel J.tobin
Halifax Call Delays Virginia Church Pastor’s Mission
The Rev. Gordon Vincent of the First Baptist Church received a call directing him to Halifax Virginia Destination Bootle Thurch. He chose to defer his mission assignment and remain.
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Wheeling
Gordon Vincent
First Baptist Church
Halifax
Nova Bootle
Thurch
de Felsion
Weather and crash details in Buckhannon report
Pilot Zier and crew described a flight over the area with a 2000 foot ceiling and low visibility shortly before the crash. Investigators found instruments functioning and landing gear retracted. Zier leaves a widow and two children amid fatal burns to Miss Eliza Hyre in Buckhannon where a February fire damaged stock.
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Chicago
K. D. D. Walker
Walker
Zier
Marine Corps
Monsmairt
Buckhannon
Eliza Hyre
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Kansas
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