Fort Smith Woman Links Gypsies as They Return to Prosperity
Mrs. W H Cole of Fort Smith Arkansas runs a drug store at a major Romany crossroads and serves as an informal postmistress for gypsy bands worldwide. She reports a wave of tribes planning early returns to the United States and notes costsello family ties and Russian gypsy estates as examples of the tribes’ mobility and trust in her communications role.
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NEA
Fort Smith
Ark
United States
W. H. Cole
Miller Costello
Miller
Steve Costello
America
Brazil
Mrs. Cole
Yaf&as
Main
California
Yankov
Fortune Told Fraud Leaves Woman Penniless
In Knoxville Tennessee a woman named Dela Dunn paid $1 for a fortune reading from a voodoo practitioner. After the reading she woke to find nearly all her money gone with $100 missing from her fortune. The incident highlights a deceptive scheme by the practitioner known as Modern Mamaloi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Dela Dunn
Mamaloi
Dela
Humorous Exchange On Stage Ends With Zing
The Humorist quips during a playful stage banter as the artist recalls past kisses counting four, joking that one object of affection is a pineapple and two bananas, closing with a cheeky jab.
Cotton Is Selling Above Last Year
The August 6 to 12 period saw active higher cotton prices with August 12 quotations about 13/16 cents above August 5. Spot inquiries grew for prompt shipments though in limited quantities. new-crop movement remains limited. The 1932 crop forecast is 11.3 million bales, with boll weevil infestation worsening in the Delta, and wet weather aiding weevil spread. Average Middling price at ten markets on August 12 was 6.82 cents, up from 5.65 on August 5.
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Mempfhis
U. S. Department Agriculture
Texas
Mississippi River
Juries Cut To Eight In Ottawa County Court
Ottawa county officials adopt eight member juries for civil cases for the coming year in district court. The plan, agreed by the Ottawa County Bar association Taxpayers league and commissioners, also extends to eight member juries for criminal cases if defendants consent.
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Miami
Okla
Ottawa County District Court
Ottawa County Bar Association
Taxpayers’ League
Board of County Commissioners
Gun sought to identify weapon in Miss Merrill slaying
Natchez Mississippi officers hunted Monday for markings on a pistol allegedly linked to the August slaying of Janet Sarget Merrill at her Gleburnen plantation mansion. Suspect George Pearles, shot at Fine Bluff a week earlier, died resisting arrest. Officers headed to Chicago to retrieve the 32 20 caliber gun believed used.
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Natchez
George Pearles
Janet Sarget Merrill
Gleburnen
Pearles
Fine Bluff
Pine Bluff
Merrill
Chicago
Miss Merrill
War memorial unites Czech and German in Libechov
The joint World War memorial in Libechov Bohemia has renew ed friendship between Czech and German communities, overcoming twelve years of postwar diplomatic strain. Both peoples fought each other in the war yet the monument fosters a revived pre war cordiality.
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Prague
Libechov
Bohemia
Drunken horse and wagon driver jailed in Albuquerque
In Albuquerque New Mexico Thomas Ruiz was arrested for driving a horse and wagon while intoxicated. He was found erratically steering through the street and held in jail.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Thomas Ruiz
Death Toll Rises as Texas Hurricane Hits Gulf Coast
The death list reached 25 as a tropical hurricane battered farm areas near the Gulf coast, damaging crops especially cotton. Galveston’s sea wall helped, while Houston avoided major destruction though windows broke and structures lost roofs. Winds reached 70 mph.
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Texas
Houston
Gulf Coast
Galveston
Gulf
Evidence finished in flier's trial in Miami
Evidence was completed Monday in the trial of Captain W. N. Lancaster for the killing of Haden Clarks. The defendant allegedly fought for the affection of Mrs. J. M. Keith Miller, an Australian aviatrix. Arguments began immediately with no time limit set for either side.
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Miami
Fla
W. N. Lancaster
Haden Clarks
J. M. Keith-Miller
Honeymoon by Rail Ends With Detainment
Mervin Miller of Hobson Ohio and his bride began a honeymoon aboard a coal gondola on a fast freight train. They were later mistaken for a burglar and a jailed woman and held until identification in New Lexington Ohio.
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New Lexington
Ohio
Mervin Miller
Hobson
Daniel and the robber at Glen Daniel's restaurant
A colored Daniel confronted a robber who entered Glen Daniels restaurant and demanded money. Patrick Smith claimed a gun, but Daniel drew his weapon and the suspect fled, pursued by Daniel. Police later captured the fugitive.
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New York
Daniels
Dan
Goliath
Daniel
Patrick Smith
Glen Daniel
Patrick
Leaky Roof Forces Rainy Service at St. John’s Church
London report states St. John’s Church in Great Clacton has a badly dripping roof. The Rev. E. H. Shaw notes members may bring umbrellas and raise them inside if they stay, but none have yet.
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London
St. John's Church
Great Clacton
E. H. Shaw
Father’s guardian blocks vows in romance
In Los Angeles a Civil War veteran Charles Woolpert, 91, is forbidden to marry widow Elizabeth Hoaglin, 76, because his son William, designated guardian with the elder's consent, does not approve. The case centers on the son controlling his father’s nuptials.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Charles Woolpert
Elizabeth Hoaglin
Charles
William
Farmland Assessments Under Review by Hempstead Board
The Hempstead County Equalization Board meets at Hope city hall on a tour starting in Washington to review farm property assessments this year. Members led by chairman R. A. Carrigan of Ozan and including A. H. Wade Blevins and S. F. Huntley, examine values while city reviews are planned for next year. The board cannot set original assessments but adjusts figures reported by the Hempstead assessor John W. Ridghill to a common standard. Citizens conference with the board during the process.
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R. A. Carrigan
Ozan
A. H. Wade
Blevins
S. F. Huntley
Hope
Equalization Board
Arkansas Tax Commission
John W. Ridghill
Hempstead
Nevada Countian Fined For Liquor
J L Miller white bootlegger found guilty of possessing and transporting liquor by Judge A A Gentry in municipal court. He is fined 100 dollars plus costs. Jack Putnam black man acquitted on same charge. Several other locals acquitted or pleaded guilty to related offenses. four state cases dismissed.
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J. L. Miller
Nevada County
A. A. Gentry
Jack Putnam
Miller
Adene Johnson
Leo Farmer
John Arnett
Gentry
John Moose, Jr
Deupty
John Vesey
Harke Purtle
A. W. Byrd
L. H. Jackson
J. E. Stanley
Paraguay Greets Its New President
In Asuncion Eusebio Ayala was inaugurated for a four year term as president. His inaugural address pledges conciliation with Bolivia in the Chaco territorial dispute.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Eusebio Ayala
Bolivia
Chaco
Brownwood Opens Notable Charcoal Art Factory
Brownwood Texas starts a new industry with a promising charcoal factory. The venture is described as rare for the United States, with few other such facilities existing nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
Tex
United States
Walker Henchman Crosses Himself at Investigation
Albany New York Walter R Herrick city park commissioner and Walker ally disputed Hofstadter committee testimony by saying he did not know who he bought 300 Interstate Trust shares for and later claimed they supported a loan collateral for J Allen Smith tied to a bus franchise bid by Equitable Coach company.
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Albany
N. Y
Walter R. Herrick
New York City
James J. Walker
Hofstadter Committee
Roosevelt
City Hall
Interstate Trust Company
Samuel Seabury
Ist Bale Premium Awarded In Hope Hempstead County
An annual premium for the first bale of hemp from Hope in Hempstead County was awarded in Hope. T. N. Ross won the prize after selling his bale to Henry Watkins for 7 cents a pound. The Hope Chamber of Commerce gathered merchant contributions totaling $11 in cash and $2 in merchandise.
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Hempstead County
Hope
Joe R. Floyd
Hope Chamber of Commerce
T. N. Ross
Hope-Fulton Road
Henry Watkins
Hope Star
John P. Cox Drug Store
John S. Gibson Drug Store
L. C. Burr & Co
Geo. W. Robison & Co
Ward & Son
Replian’s
Briant’s Drug Store
City Bakery
Hope Furniture Co
Gorham & Gosnell
Moore & Hawthorne
Mc. Ritchie Grocer Company
Citiens National Bank
J. C. Penney Co
Hitt’s Brownbilt Shot Store
Futterson’s Department Store
Pardon Corrects Emory A Thompson Vote Total
The Star notes Emory A. Thompson placed third in the representative race with 1597 votes, corrected from 1442 after an official canvass showed precincts correct but the chart mis totaled. The Star admits failure to verify the tabulation.
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Emory A. Thompson
County Central Committee
Star
Garner to Stump In East and West
John Nance Garner wrapped a post convention meeting with his boss and left for New York to confer with National Chairman James Farley on campaign plans. He and Governor Roosevelt had a breakfast conference and expect Garner to visit the East West and Middle West during the campaign. Roosevelt said he would meet with Garner regularly to estimate results and plan future efforts.
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Albany
N. Y
John Nance Garner
New York
James Farley
Washington
Garner
Vernor Roosevelt
East
West
Middle West
Roosevelt
Garner says Smith would have been great president
New York Democrat John W. Garner argued that former Governor Alfred E. Smith would have been one of the nation’s greatest presidents, speaking on a Monday plena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John W. Garner
Sol
String Collector Tracks 50-Pound String Ball
John A. Davis of Fictairn began collecting in 1915 and has assembled a string ball over 50 pounds in weight. The ball measures four and a half feet in circumference and holds an unknown total length of string.
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Pittsburgh
John A. Davis
Fitcairn
Davis
New Army Dirigible Debuts at Scott Field Illinois
The Army introduces a new non rigid dirigible at Scott Field, its sole lighter than air port. The craft carries six crew, 425 gallons of gasoline, 60 pounds of freight, and 210000 cubic feet of helium. Maximum speed is 65 miles per hour.
Nevada Mineral Output Shrank in 1931 by 7000 Ounces Gold
Reno report shows Nevada gold production in 1931 fell by 7000 ounces from 1930. Total mineral output also dropped by 10 million dollars versus the previous year.
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Reno
Nev
Nevada
Economy drive merges bureaus cutting costs
The plan consolidates the Bureau of Navigation and Steamship Inspection with the Steamship Inspection Service into a single bureau with a $9000 yearly rise, while absorbing the Radio Division by the Federal Radio Commission yields larger savings. The net effect claims about $68,000 yearly saved, offset by minor new costs, and highlights job losses mainly among married clerks and field staff as part of the reorganization effort.
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Rodney Dutcher Washington
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Navigation
Steamship Inspection Service
Bureau of Navigation and Steamship Inspection
Treasury
Radio Division
Commerce Department
Federal Radio Commission
Malcolm Kerlin
Secretary of Commerce
B. of N
Maritime Inspection
Radio Commission
Radio
Washington
Uncle Sam
Commission
Spanish Rebel Is Political Puzzle
SEVILLE Spain Gen Jose Sanjurpo who seized the city and soon proclaimed himself captain general of Andalusia became a puzzle after the rebellion. Arrested within 24 hours, he remained a monarchist loyal to public order yet distanced from politics. He later spoke against unpatriotic socialist efforts. Born Zaragoza March 28 1872.
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Seville
Spain
Jose Sanjurpo
Andalusia
Alfonso XIII
Huella
Alcala Zamora
Victoria
Escorial
Castilblanco
Santurpo
Spanish Morocco
Sanjurpo
Zaragossa
Chicks Must Behave in Ohio Farm Case
Thomas W. Vance sued Frank Timberlake's farm over chickens damaging crops in 1930. The court awarded $100 in damages and ordered the birds kept at home by injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Frank Timberlake
Thomas W. Vance
Timberlakes
Five hurt as car crash blinds driver on Hope Rosston road
An accident Saturday night near Hope left driver Charlie Haynie blinded by dust from a passing auto. His Ford veered off a ditch, injuring five companions including two seriously: Miss Dorothy Arnett of Emmet and Miss Rosa Lee Auld of Rosston. A Hope Furniture ambulance took the injured to Julia Chester Hospital for treatment.
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Charlie Haynie
Hope-Rosston Road
Dorothy Arnett
Emmet
Rosa Lee Auld
Rosston
Cecil McMillian
Prescott
Miss Arnett
Frank Arnett
Elizabeth Arnett
Hope
Rosa Lee ‘Auld
Julia Chester Hospital
Hope Furniture Company
Misses Arnett
Haynie
McMillian
Auld Sisters
Car wreck on Hope Rosston road injures Vines family
A Ford sedan owned by L. C. Vines turned over in a four foot ditch on the Hope Rosston road shortly before 10 PM Saturday. Occupants L. C. Vines Otis Vines his wife and baby escaped with minor bruises and scratches. A second large automobile, possibly the one that passed a high speed car on the Rosston road, struck the Vines vehicle and fled. both cars were southbound.
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L. C. Vines
Hope-Rosston Road
Hope
Mr. Vines
Otis
Charlie Haynie
Rosston Road
Vines
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