New trial set in sensational California murder case
Harry New Jr., son of U S Senator New of Indiana, goes on trial in Los Angeles for the July murder of his sweetheart Frieda Lesser. Proceedings focus on alleged temporary insanity and the influence of an alleged illegitimate birth. The case ties national prominence and a family tragedy to a dramatic courtroom confrontation.
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Harry New
Los Angeles
Calif
Harry S. New, Jr
United States
New
Indiana
Galvin W. Craig
Frieda Lesser
Birmingham
Tonango Canyon
Lillie M. Burger
Senator New
Asa Keyes
Veniremen
le Compte Davis
John L. Richardson
Davis
Alice Burger
Frieda
Hom
Topanga Canyo
Hollywood
Tonneau
Harry
Senator Yew
Indianapolis
Burger
Nd New, Jr
Harry New, Jr
Alice Lesser
Destiny
Lesser
Department of Justice
World cotton supply threatened warns British delegate
Professor John A. Todd, at the New Orleans World Cotton conference, warned that the global cotton supply faces a decade of strain. He urged fair grower prices, better marketing, and strict consumption economy, noting American acreage falls and wartime disruption as prices rise while Europe and Asia lack stocks.
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Blackpool
Eng
John A. Todd
New Orleans
The
Textile Institute
Europe
Asia
America
Special Services To Be Held Here For Presbyterian Schools Drive
Special services are planned in Lexington High Point and Morganton as part of the million dollar campaign by the Synod of North Carolina to fund Presbyterian schools. The effort, directed by the general assembly team of Christian education, aims to raise 1,000,009 dollars by March 1, with about 600,000 pledged already. The drive highlights Christian education’s rising support across the synod and the nation, citing denominational schools as essential to national welfare.
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Mamie Bays
Presbyterian
Synod of North Carolina
Lexington
High Point
Morganton
General Assembly
Team of
Christian Education
Southern Presbyterian Church
United States
Manufacturers Record
Mean Man Names Boat After Wife in Odd Tribute
Local chatter centers on Flubdub who reportedly named his motor boat after his wife as a loving tribute. The comment sparks confusion as responses note the gesture may be hard on Woanhare and require a clearer aim.
Painter Var Ruith Faces Sight Loss on Cavell Picture
London report says veteran painter Var Ruith, age unknown, began a large canvas about Edith Cavell’s fate but learned his eyesight was failing. Eye specialists predicted disappearance within months yet he finished the final touches on the armistice anniversary.
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London
Edith X. Cavell
Var Ruith
City Leadership Loses Millions in War Relief Venture
Vienna reports a 13 million crown loss tied to a wartime relief venture run by a former city council headed by Mayor Weisskirchner. Funds from needlework guilds and municipal war kitchens were allegedly diverted to Hans Hafner for failed artificial milk and footwear schemes. The government seeks explanations as lawsuits proceed with Slovak suppliers claiming damages.
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Vienna
Rewmann
Weisskirehner
Hans Hafner
Hafner
Weisskirchner
Slovakia
Red Blooded Men urged by Pepto Mangan ad
An old advertisement urges readers to become red blooded through Pepto Mangan in liquid or tablet form sold with the Gude brand. It touts soldiers and sailors as red-blooded heroes and links vitality to the product, appealing to health and social vigor. It targets both men and women as the audience.
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Mangan
Modern office talk prompts money request during hours
A brief exchange in the Houston Post mocks a businessman asking why a telephone was removed from his office. Jim replies that modernization is useless if it lets his wife press for money during business hours, noting the prior night’s pocket search.
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Oscar
Jim
Houston Post
Book prices rise as clerk notes higher costs
A shopper notes books cost more than before while a customer laments rising prices. The exchange captures inflation impact on reading material and everyday goods.
Cat’s Tail Cut Off to Cure Mange Fined in New York
Joseph Farrone a fish dealer at 175 First Avenue testified in Essex Market Court that he cut off a cat’s tail to cure mange. He discarded the tail in a barrel and a neighbor sent it to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Magistrate Frothingham fined Farrone $15 calling it a cruel custom and suggesting soap.
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New York
Joseph Farrone
First Avenue
Essex Market Court
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Frothinghaim
Taming My Husband Stuns Readers With Dramatic Style
A dramatic feature titled Taming My Husband appears in The Enterprise, showcasing a bold narrative voice about marriage. The readable fragment hints at intense domestic themes and a striking narrative approach.
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Farrone
Venetia Smith
Djier
Gilette
LOKS
Whiepman
Haubigants
Mary Garden
Alto Strop Safety
Jor
Azure
Thermos
Ory Poet
Hart Drug CO
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