Wight Club Slayer Found Guilty in French Quarter Death
Bonnie Hill, 23, was found guilty of murder after testifying about a drunken quarrel with John Erving Pierce at the Nut Club in New Orleans. The verdict ended a trial that began Tuesday morning with a jury verdict of manslaughter while the sentence may range from one to years. Hill cried as her mother and brother wept. Pierce, from a prominent Jackson, Mississippi family, died after a confrontation that involved a knife. The sun was blamed for a separate fire at Tom Madr ow's Nebraska home caused by a window flaw ignition.
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Disarmament Meet May Follow Speech
London reports discuss a new European security and disarmament conference as a logical response to Adolf Hitler's foreign policy address. Press opinions favor swift peace measures and he offers to join talks on naval limits. The Times and Liberal News Chronicle see decisive steps toward practical disarmament, while unrelated notes mention house spiders and unshod Hawaii football leagues.
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London
Adolf Hitler
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Germany
Hitler
Great Britain
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Times
Tax Collections for State Hikes
State revenue officials report a 60 percent rise in income tax collections over last year with 1931 calendar-year totals reaching $215,262.99 as of Tuesday and an estimate of $325,000 after extensions. Individual returns show gains in filers and assessments, while corporate filings rise to 463 from 289 last year, aided by cotton profits and broader prosperity.
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Wiseman
L. A. Henderson
Income Tax Division
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Chaplin to preside over state osteopathic meeting
Dr. Arthur J. Becker of Kirksville Missouri will keynote the thirty sixth annual Arkansas Osteopathic Association convention to be held Friday and Saturday at the Hotel Marion Dr Becker professor and past president of the American Osteopathic Association Dr Etta E Champlin of Hope will preside Mayor Overman to give welcome and Dr B F McAlister of Fayetteville will respond The opening day focuses on Becker address and papers on diagnosis and principles of osteopathy A members dinner is planned Friday night Saturday features papers including The Treatment of the Chest and The Treatment of Hernia and a roundtable led by Dr Becker
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Kirksville
Arkansas Osteopathic Association of Physicians and Surgeons
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Kirksville College of Osteopathy
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Etta E. Champlin
Hope
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Clyde W. Dalrymple
Hern
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Helena
Beekts
Real Life Beside the Screen Charms Hollywood Stars
In a studio discussion during The Farmer Takes a Wife filming, director Victor Fleming and stars like Janet Gaynor and Henry Fonda praise Charley Bickford for portraying authentic characters. The conversation links common, neighborhood personas to onscreen success, citing Will Rogers, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Irene Dunne, Wallner Beery, and others as models of relatable acting. The piece notes Jimmy Davies Bush, 20, poised for a long acting career focused on art over rapid advancement.
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Welker
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Janet Gaynor
Victor Fleming
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Miss Gaynor
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Margaret Hamilton
Chirley Jones
Amy Smith
Will Rogers
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Axlaire
Cay
Irene Dunne
Wallner Beery
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Peter Grimm
Jimmy
Hollywood Tales From The Peacemaker Set And A Staid Star
Hollywood anecdotes reveal producer Ira Gershwin praising the fun aspect of film work while star Richard Dix rushed to complete The Peacemaker just before his twins arrived. Dix’s wife Barbara Blane and Frances Grant once bet on who would reach Hollywood first, with Barbara later arriving and Grant sent to meet her by studio agents. Frances reportedly awaits her publicity check.
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Barbara Blane
Frances Grant
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Barbara
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Attendance Quota Exceeded at Easter Revival Service
The First Methodist church reports attendance surpassed quota again at the midweek Easter to Pentecost revival with PO persons present. About 60 attendees have come for these services so far. A 10 day meeting runs May 30 to June 9 if weather allows on the church lawn.
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Methodist
Penteros
Sinelay
Churel Lawn
Doan's Pills Promised Kidney Relief Since 40 Years
An old prescription advertised as clearing poisonous wastes from 15 miles of kidney tubes and filters. Warns of acid poisoning, backache, loss of pep, and swelling if kidneys do not empty 3 pints daily. Recommends asking a druggist for Doan's Pills. 1934 advertisement from Lister-Milburn Co.
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Ioster-Mliburn Co
National Bank Loans Rise for First Time Since 1993
Washington reports a small uptick in national bank loans, rising to 1,252,000 from December 31, 1984 figures, marking the first increase since October 1993. The change contrasts with a 409,345,000 drop in loans and discounts between March 5, 1906, and March 4, 1935, amid broader banking shifts.
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Washington
National Link
FT. O'Connor
Tiel
Morel
Race Betting Bill Reaches Governor for Signature
ARPEMASON CITY Missouri lawmakers gave final approval to legalized parimutuel wagering on horse and dog racing. The measure passed the Senate with a constitutional majority after a strained maneuver, having previously cleared the House. The bill now goes to the governor for action.
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Arpemason City
Missouri
SAYS CARDUS SOON WELERD Myo mother was such a belles 1 Cardus
A fragmented testimonial claims Cardus medicine helped a nervous patient with back pain and general ill health. The writer, Mrs Saov Fereara, attributes improvement to Cardi and notes multiple women testify to Cardi’s efficacy without physician guidance. The piece reads like a consumer endorsement from an old period advertisement.
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