Laura Randall Solves Mystery of Margalo’s Death
Laura Randall reveals key details to Captain Keyes about Edith Bryce, Mrs Bryce’s tenants, and a ruby while tracing the stake on a stairway of intrigue. Laura’s last hours include a planned 10 o’clock meeting, a gray visiting woman, and the tale of a mysterious sable and a diamond birth gift.
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Keyes
McManus
Mr. van Every
van Every
Joyce van Every
Roscoe
Edith Bryce
Mr. Bryce
Mra. Bryce
Mrs. Bryce
Mrs. Taft
Della
Mrs Bryce
Delia
Florida
Manda
Mr. Taft
Captain Keyes
Mrs.Taft
Mr. Bryc
Laura Randall
Mrs .Taft
Laura
Fee
Mra Bryce
Abe
Margalo
Mia
Bryce
Keyes and
Moe
Theatres Combat Heat With Cautious Cooling Debate
Observers note theatres feel chilly on hot days forcing patrons to wear coats, then suffer cold outdoors. Air-conditioning is beneficial but requires smarter, discreet use to avoid discomfort and overcooling for audiences.
Laughter Week and Olympic Prep in Wartime Berlin
The piece notes a Nazi led Laughter Week in Berlin aimed at mental prep for the Olympics, praising cheerful expressions before the coming strain. It questions feasibility with goose stepping, and contrasts beer consumption in America with prewar levels, suggesting societal drinking shifts amid sports and cinema trends.
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Cumberland Times
Labor Ministry
Berlin
Iter
Garmisch-Parten
American Brewers’ Association
Nation’s Roosevelt Support Sparks Debate on American System
The Nation backs Roosevelt and praised the Soviet model, a stance unique among prominent magazines. The piece warns that such support signals powerful forces steering away from the long-standing American system, a situation demanding serious reflection from all, regardless of party or role.
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Roosevelt
Industrial Miracles and Henry Ford Farm Automation
The piece quotes Henry Ford predicting farms will shed animals as mechanization takes hold. It hints at laboratory ideas to industrialize farming, imagining machines that milk, lay eggs, and convert corn to pork chops, while noting no Ford vehicle or tractor yet announced.
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Henry Ford
Henry
Railcar air conditioning survey seeks passenger views
The Association of American Railroads invites riders to rate air conditioned cars by warmth, coolness, stuffiness, drafts, and tunnel smoke. Results may guide future policy though broad consensus is unlikely. The piece notes potential use of such questionnaires in theaters as well.
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Association of American Railroads
The Lewis Uprising and Labor’s Political Alignment
The Nation praises John L. Lewis and his committee for industrial organization and the Non Partisan League as labor reshapes American politics. Editorials see an era of labor power rising, linking Lewis’s drive to Roosevelt’s re election and a broader shift in industrial society.
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Hinton Daily News
John L. Lewis
United States
Lewis
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Socialistic
Committee For Industrial Organization
Mr. Berry
Labor League
J. B
Hardman
Industrial Union
Roosevelt
Labor
League
Thor
Increased Production Brings Prosperity Propaganda
Lincoln Republican extols GOP ten year record under Roosevelt critique. It cites machinery use up 30 percent wage earners up 25 percent wealth up 25 percent and national wealth up 37 percent while blaming New Deal policies for reduced production and jobs. The piece urges restoring the Republican party in November to “Put the Payroll Builders Back on the Job.”
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Republican Party
People of America
Roosevelt
America
Solution of Robbery Epidemic Is Announced
New York police and District Attorney Martin W. Littleton said they had the solution to more than 200 Long Island robberies. Fred L. Boelsen, 21, of New York confessed after being arrested in a stolen car. Boelsen is described as the son of a retired New York police sergeant.
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New York
Nassau County
Long Island
Martin W. Littleton
Fred L. Boelsen
Washingtons Contradictory Business Outlook In Election Year
Washington reports a complex, sometimes contradictory view of the economy in an election year. Despite a harsh agricultural drought and persistent unemployment, real estate and manufacturing show gains, the stock market rises, and retailers thrive while big business remains mostly anti New Deal and skeptical of government praise. The piece notes veteran bonuses and relief spending circulating broadly, with observers asking for an explanation of the mixed signals.
Suspect Confesses To Break-ins Across 200 Homes
Police report includes a confession from Boelsen who claimed to have broken into more than 200 houses since last January. Inspector Harold R. King and Littleton quote him saying he earned $12 for brief breaks and that the crimes were easy, prompting ongoing investigations.
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Harold R. King
Littleton
Boelsen
Telling Me! Witty musings on war, travel and human foibles
A collage of quips and reflections from William Ritt on travel during vacations, war reporting, social trends, and farm life. Satirical take on sprays of modern life, from media to manners, with light zingers about chaos and human nature. A witty, opinionated column style piece.
Catholic U Professor Kerby Dies in Capital at 80
The Rt. Rev. Monsignor William Joseph Kerby professor of sociology at the Catholic University of America and long time member of its staff died yesterday in Washington. He was 80.
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Washington
William Joseph Kerby
Catholic University of America
The
Star
Noted Wellesley College teacher dies after collapse
Ellen Fitz Pendleton, 71, internationally known concert pianist and former president of Wellesley College, died in Wellesley Mass after a collapse looming more than a month after retirement. A 1886 graduate, she returned to teach mathematics and served as secretary and dean before becoming head in 1911.
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Wellesley
Mass
Ellen Fitz Pendleton
Concertor
Wellesley College
Huntington Welfare Worker Mollie R Donovan Dies
Mrs Mollie R Donovan active in welfare work died after a two weeks illness in Huntington. She was born in Uniontown Pennsylvania and lived in Pittsburgh for a time. She was married to Charles R Donovan a federal auditor stationed in Richmond Virginia.
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Huntington
Mollie R. Donovan
Fire probe ordered after Delbarton blaze
Charleston July 28. The state fire marshal directs an investigation of a Delbarton fire from last week. R M Knott, assistant, will conduct the inquiry.
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Charleston
Delbarton
R. M. Knott
Declarer Avoids Finesse to Ensure Contract
In a contract bridge hand the declarer chose not to risk a finesse. By carefully counting tricks and pursuing sure lines, the declarer aimed to guarantee game rather than gamble on a tempting yet uncertain play.
Duplicate bridge confusion after a 1 No Trump opening
In a duplicate game my partner opened 1 No Trump as dealer with both sides vulnerable. I overcalled diamonds, aiming to force entries and guard against unguarded finesses. East’s queen won first, diamonds shifted, and declarer counted two spade tricks, three club tricks, two diamond tricks, and two unguaranteed tricks to just reach game. If partner took a losing heart, we’d go down.
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Declarer
Bast
Bia
West
Gumnmy
Dhoni
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