Parker Jr. Amid Grand Jury Action Over Lindbergh Case
Burlington county chief detective F H Parker Jr aged 24 and four others were charged by the Kings grand jury on Thursday amid allegations of involvement in a torture and murder plot connected to the Lindbergh kidnapping. Witnesses reportedly placed Parker at a Brooklyn Sheephead Bay area house and at a Mount Holly street location as authorities probed the case. Parker reportedly refused to cooperate as jurors heard testimony from witnesses who aided in locating a suspect.
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Ore. Stiits
F H. Parker Jr
Burlington County
Kings Grand Jury
Young Parker
Eyas
Ely
Parker
Brooklyn
Sheephead Bay
Eridel
Keré
Mount Holly
Parker St
Elimination Helps Catch a Cold with Black Draught
A reader from Ona West Virginia describes constipation relief with Black Draught, claiming it steadies the system, reduces bloating, and helps perform daily work. The ad notes 25 cent packages and endorses the product.
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Clyde Martin
Ona
W. Vently
Parker Family Ties Figure In Hauptmann Case Stay
The fragment discusses Parker Sr not being identified in the indictment though delivered by a homie after abduction, noting a “confession” that delayed Hauptmann’s execution. It also mentions Parker Jr assisting his father in building a case against Wendel.
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Parker Sr
Wendel
Deliverit
Iby
Parker
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Packer Jr
Behind the Scenes in Washington on Power Plant Fight
The piece notes New Dealers and Virginia reporters opposing a power plant expansion amid smoke concerns. Forester Silcox and UMW leader John L. Lewis figures, with RLB’s Edwin S. Smith, John Collier and others signing a protest telegram to Hopsop. The kerosene and candle committee vows lower rates as Washington pays 38 cents per kWh versus Alexandria’s 0.73 dollars. In Iceland, codfish are used as currency.
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Virginia
U. S. Forester
F. A. Silcox
New York
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Edwin S. Smith
National Labor Relations Board
John Collier
Percieval 5. Rossiter
R. G. Bolling
Woodrow Wilson
Hopsop
Washington
Alexandria
Sheriff Denies Embezzlement in Ark Trial
Former Sheriff Zoll C. Smith testified for two hours denying embezzling 8 52.21 in public funds as the trial nears a jury verdict. He admitted shortages but blamed assistants for miskeeping books while state accountants detailed years of shortages and unreconciled sums.
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Marianna
Ark
Zoll C. Smith
Spireult Court
Smith
J. Bryan Sims
State Comptroller's Department
Sims
Frank Storey
Finis McCoy
Clyde Andrews
F. P. Primes
Frank Jones
Historic rocks form wall in Chatfield description
In Chatfield Minnesota George A Haven bank president built a stone wall containing historic rocks Plymouth rock from Plymouth rock pebbles from the Tower of London dungeon Lookout Mountain Civil War battlefield artifacts and a tablet recalling Company A 2nd Minnesota Infantry March 22 1861. Braemar in Scotland is noted as the coldest town with an annual high temperature of 115 degrees above zero.
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Chatfield
Minn
George A. Haven
Chatfield Bank
Plymouth Rock
Tower of London
Lookout Mountain
Minnesota Va
British Isles
Braemar
German Colonies May Be Returned
London report notes growing fear that Britain may return Tanganyika and other former German mandates to Germany to appease Nazi expansion. Prime Minister Baldwin dodged direct denial amid parliamentary questioning. Churchill warned Europe nears a climax, urging higher taxing and a stronger Britain to meet rising armament threats.
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London
Eng
House of Commons
Africa
Germany
Stanley Baldwin
Tanganyika
Adolf Hitler
Winston Churchill
Churchill
England
Europe
Britain
McGuffey Reader History and William Holmes McGuffey
Pennsylvania born William Holmes McGuffey who wrote the famed readers began life at a ruined toy house. He attended Old Stone Academy in Darlington and Washington College before teaching languages at Miami University. Despite massive sales, his earnings were modest until an annuity was set by his publishers.
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Pennsylvania
William
Ford
McGuffey
Claysville
William Holmes McGuffey
Darlington
Washington College
Paris
Anvien Langiages
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Miami
Truman & Smith Co
Cincinnati
Willams McGuffey I
Alexander
Standings and results rip through Southern Association games
Southern Association standings show Little Rock beat Birmingham 4 3 and New Orleans edged Memphis 5 4 while Atlanta routed Nashville 8 2. Cincinnati beat St Louis 8 6 and New York defeated Washington 10 6 as Philadelphia topped Boston 5 3 and Chicago downed Pittsburgh 2 1. Detroit crushed St Louis 18 0.
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Little Rock
Birmingham
New Orleans
Memphis
Atlanta
Nashville
Chattanooge
Knoxville
New York
Washington
Cleveland
Chicaza
Philadelphia
Boston
Detroit
St. Louis
Pat. Atlante
Nashville Chattanooga
W. Leel
Chicago
U Louis
Liberty Hill Social Notes Mention Visits and a Birthday Party
Liberty Hill residents report guests visiting from Shreveport Louisiana and attendance at Patmos singing last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Sid Anderson visited Mr and Mrs Waller Abbott last Sunday. Miss Marble Atkins is visiting in Shreveport this week. Little Billie Wyn Beckham hosted a birthday party Saturday afternoon with friends attending.
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L. A. Davis
P. L. Aslin
Luther Aslin
Paralee Anderson
Mrs. Richards
Luther Astin
Arthur Anderson
Will Anderson
Connie Hare
Elvidge Boston
R. H. Tunstell
Clovis Fuller
Macy Glen Beckham
Jock Huckabea
Storns
Patmos
Sid Anderson
Waller Abbott
It Past Forty Try This Laxative
An ad touts a laxative claiming it revives digestion for people past forty. It emphasizes quick stomach relief, smoothes intestinal flow, and promises a gentle, pleasant taste with a family size bottle option.
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Kren
uGilia
Corpus Christi Police Recover More Goods Than Reported Stolen
Corpus Christi police recovered more goods than were reported stolen last month. Stolen goods valued at 4210 dollars, recovered items valued at 1450 dollars, highlighting police efficiency in returning property.
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Corpus Christi
Texar
Corpus Christ
Soviet Union plans to open for forelim students
The fragment notes an intent related to the Soviet Union allowing or inviting forelim students to attend something. No clear names, places, dates, or exact actions are provided to specify the event or program.
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Soviet Union
Kruschen Salts Diet Ad Promises Quick Health Boost
An old style advertisement urges weight loss and vitality via a lean meat diet and daily Kruschen Salts intake. It claims improved attractiveness and energy after a month with a half teaspoonful in hot water each morning, promising no drastic cuts and a “Kruschen Feeling.”
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Orville Werringer
Elmer Brown
Roy Anderson and Company
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Washington, Ark
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Tom Kinser
Mississippi
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Armour's
Reece Market
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Kroger Quality
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