Texas man dies in Shreveport hotel fire
Opal O Kelly 24 of Carthage Texas killed as fire damages the Tullos hotel two upper floors in downtown Shreveport Louisiana early today. Guests escaped through smoke and flame with only a few injuries. CG 48. Shadowers of De Berry Texas tried to rescue O Kelly but was forced to flee.
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Opal O'Kelly
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Texas
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O’kelly
Shadowers
de Berry
Ss. J. Flores
Flores
Cotton Gin and Sawmill Burned in Sims North Carolina
A fire in Sims North Carolina destroyed a cotton gin and a sawmill owned by Burnett Supply Company early today. Estimated loss about 12500 dollars as the blaze spread rapidly before buckets could contain it. Nearby stores and houses were threatened. Wilson fire department responded with chemical equipment.
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Wilson Fire Department
Burnett Supply Company
Mellon Supports Coast Guardsmen in Black Duck Shootings
Secretary Mellon stated the coast guard acted within the law in firing on the liquor smuggling boat Black Duck off Newport, killing three. He said warnings were given, the vessel tried to escape, and the guards acted to stop violators carrying liquor into the United States.
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Black Duck
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Lowman
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Bahama
United States
Newport
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New York Merchant Hangs Self to Avoid Arrest
Abraham Lauterstein, 44, a Brooklyn furniture dealer, died by hanging in his store basement as federal authorities sought him and nine others tied to a $500000 bankruptcy scheme involving the National Home Outfitting company. He allegedly faced a racketeering mail fraud indictment.
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New York
Abraham Lauterstein
National Home Outfitting Company
Pittsburgh
United States
Lauterstein
Brooklyn
Stone Newspapers Unearthed Near Ostia Report Pompey Death
Large stone tablets resembling ancient newspapers were uncovered in evacuation war near Ostia. Scientists note tablets record Pompey’s death in 49 B C and Julius Caesar’s will, a form of news compiled long before actual newspapers.
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Ostia
Pompey
B. C
Julius Caesar
Jewish Law Sets 72 Hour Meat Consumption Window
A rule in Jewish dietary law requires meat to be eaten within 72 hours of slaughter, guiding observant practices on meat preparation and consumption.
Ex convict admits parole forgeries in California case
Willis E. Carter an ex convict confessed to police he used forged stationery of Representative Albert E. Carter to send parole pleas to the state prison board for San Quentin inmates. Carter was arrested after trying to shoot two officers and denies involvement by Phillip Valentine John C. Hurst or his wife in the scheme. Police say the forgeries aimed to collect money from convicts and relatives, but no paroles were granted.
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Los Angeles
Willis E. Carter
Albert E. Carter
California
State Prison Board
San Quentin Penitentiary
Carter
Phillip Valentine
J. J. Valentine
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Tokyo Proposes 80 Floor Underground Skyscraper
Tokio Japan proposes an unheard of skyscraper built backward with an 80 floor depth. The design envisions a steel framework cylinder 155 feet in diameter and 1100 feet deep costing 12.5 million dollars.
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TOKIO
Japan
America
Engineering Pays Darings Palmer for Charing Cross Bridge
Frederick Palmer receives one of England's largest engineering fees for supervising the Charing Cross bridge construction. He earns 1,000,000 dollars but must pay his assistant, leaving him well off.
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London
England
Frederick Palmer
Charing Cross Bridge
Dome Lights Guide Pilots On Havana Capitol Dome
Five 36 inch relay- luminous white lights of 60 000 candlepower have been installed on the cupola dome of the new capitol to guide night fliers. Birth in Canada during May 1929 numbered 20 302 vs 21 046 in May 1928.
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Havana
Canada
Elimination of women and children from night mill work
The North Georgia Methodist Conference committee urged cotton mill owners and lawmakers to end night work for women and adolescents. The report cites textile disorders in North Carolina and calls for church driven temperance education and home guidance to protect youth and promote Christian marriage.
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Monroe
Committee On Temperance and Social Service
North Georgia
Commonwealth
Turkey Croquettes Wonderfully Easy For Young Diners
A weather report mentions using leftover turkey for croquettes. It notes the little pieces are ideal for croquettes and will be popular with children, similar to drum sticks.
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