The Pan Hunters. Mabel McElliott meets Jack Waring romance
In a Chicago office scene Susan grapples with Denise Ackroyd's social circle and Bob Dunbar's departure. Denise dominates, leaving Susan jealous and reflective. Ray Flannery doles out cynicism on love as Susan shields her feelings until Jack Waring suddenly intervenes.
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Jack Waring
Bob Dunbar
Susan
Denise Ackroyd
Denise
Strinsky
Bob
Lake Geneva
Young Dunbar
Pe Penton
Dunbar
Cnise
Miss O'Connell
Heath
Miss O’connell
Ray Flannery
Hubbard Woods
Ray
Logan
Congratulatory Wires Pile Up for New Plymouth Model
The Plymouth factory received unprecedented praise after launching the new finer 1932 Plymouth a week ago. H G Ilderton Motor Co local Dodge dealers report thousands of letters and telegrams, plus many personal calls, and some new owners wired the factory directly with praise.
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Plymouth
H. G. Ilderton
H. G. Ilderton Motor Company
Dodge
Longest Bridge Africa Could Eclipse World Water Span
The proposed rail bridge across the Zambesi would span 11 650 feet over water, potentially making it the world’s longest water crossing. By comparison Hell Gate Bridge in New York measures 13 553 feet total with 2 735 feet over water.
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Africa
Zambesi
Hell Gate Bridge
New York
Dead Sea Has No Outlet and Lacks Animal Life
The Dead Sea contains no outlet and no animal life. Birds and animals avoid the region.
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Dead Sea
Caringhaus Seen as Leading Close Race for Governor
Raleigh April 11 J C B Ehringhaus edges toward the Democratic nomination for governor while Richard Fountain and A J Maxwell gain support. Observers foresee a possible second primary among the trio as campaign momentum shifts amid shifting endorsements and voter opinion.
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Caringhaus
Maxwell
Ehriehaus
Fountain
Ehringhaus
Slayer Guilty Of Three More Crimes
A 34 year old carpenter Fred Stokes alias Frank Tilliam surrendered to seek the body of his common law wife Ella Lamarr and admitted four murders. He also confessed to three Florida killings and an escape from a Florida chain gang. Velma Lamarr was injured protecting her mother.
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Birmingham
Ala
Fred Stokes
Frank Tilliam
James F. Hawkins
Ella Lamarr
Hawkins
Florida
Stokes
Freeport
Fla
Richard Burgins
Jacksonville
Hazel Lloyd Stokes
Burnett
Burgins
Velma Mae Johnson
Lamarr
Wild Canada Goose Lays Egg In North Carolina Yard
In Raleigh on April 11 a wild Canada goose diverted from its flock and settled in a Washington, North Carolina backyard. The lone goose waddled, laid an egg then flew off, with Assistant State Game Warden Charles J. Moore confirming the amusing incident.
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Raleigh
Washington
N. C
Charles J. Moore
Saved By a Hand
Boston youths Harold Gruhn and William Hautz were walking on Blanchard road when a bullet struck Gruhn in the head area. The bullet grazed his forehead after passing through his hand. Police investigating the incident believe the shooting aimed at someone nearby.
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Boston
Harold Gruhn
William Hautz
Blanchard Road
Gruhn
Pugilism Derives From Latin Pugil Meaning Fist Fighting
The term pugilism traces to the Latin pugil which means fighting with clenched fists. It highlights ancient boxing language and etymology for sports terminology.
Reynolds Speaks In Asheboro On Campaign Message
Hon. Bob Reynolds spoke to Randolph county Democrats at the Asheboro courthouse outlining his senate bid. He criticized taxes, banking and farm policy, urged tax shifts from land to liquor, and argued for honest handling of prohibition. Reynolds pledged to serve North Carolina’s best interests upon election.
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Reynolds
Asheboro
Bob Reynolds
Randolph County
D. M. Weatherly
Franklinville
United States Senate
Farm Board
Hoover
North Carolina
Canada
China
Randolph
Tobacco and Powers Companies
Danville
Mr. Reynolds
British and Allied Forces Face Setbacks on Lys Front
On April 11, 1918 German advances forced the British to withdraw from Armentieres while Canadian troops repelled several assaults near Messines ridge. Mereville fell to German attack before night as British lines retreated to stronger positions. Australian divisions were ordered to the danger zone as Haig warned of heavy German strength. Allenby reported a victory over Turkish forces in Palestine. In Washington, Wilson named William G. McAdoo as director of principal coastwise shipping lines.
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Lys
Armentieres
Messines Ridge
Mereville
Lys Sec
Sir Douglas Haig
Allenby
Palestine
United States
Wilson
William G. McAdoo
Malone backs Young for president and Smith for treasury
Dudley Field Malone, New York lawyer and Democratic delegate, urged nominating Owen Young for president despite his wishes and Alfred E. Smith as secretary of the treasury. He also named other candidates for cabinet posts and suggested John N. Garner for vice president, leaving Franklin D. Roosevelt unnamed.
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Boston
Owen BD. Young
Alfred E. Smith
Treasury
Dudley Field Malone
New York
John N. Garner
Franklin D.roosevelt
Randolph County GOP selects officers and delegates
The Randolph county Republican convention Saturday elected W. L. Ward as county chairman to lead the campaign in Randolph. Delegates and alternates to the state convention in Charlotte on April 14 were named from Asheboro and all sections. The county’s current officers are Democratic except for the clerk of court, Rufus Routh, a World War I veteran.
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Biseaus
Randolph County
Charlotte
Asheboro
Randolph
W. L. Ward
Rufus Routh
Get Your Babies On Installment Plan
Chicago dispatch notes a sensational plan offering babies on installment with cut-rate prices. A 1 bed room package includes 10 days hospital care for 55 dollars, while 2 bed rooms run 65 dollars or more with private facilities. The piece hints mothers can escalate to deluxe options at higher daily rates through advance payments.
London Lady Weds Lord Stanley in Green-Blue Attire
Lady Andrey Chetwynd Talbot married Lord Stanley of Alderley in a notable ceremony noted for an 18-strong bridal party and green-blue attendant dresses seen as unlucky. The couple planned a 13 week honeymoon.
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London
Andrey Chetwynd-Talbot
Lord Stanley of
Alderley
De Valera Defies England In Clare Speech
In a fighting speech to his County Clare constituents on Sunday President Eamon De Valera declares Ireland is not a British colony and vows to remove the oath to the crown. He urges mutual understanding with Britain if Britain abandons domination.
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Dublin
Eamon de Valera
Clare
Ireland
Free State
Britain
Father and son joke about retirement in German Wochen im Bild
A humorous interaction features a father hints at retiring next year and passing the business to his son. The son quips about working a few years and then tiring as well, captured in a light Wochen im Bild caption.
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Cnee
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