Gompers Estate Probate Challenge by Widow Amid Will
Samuel Gompers senior left about 30000 in estate with 15000 in cash and securities and four Sherman Park NY lots. Executor Samuel J Gompers seeks probate in DC court. widow Gertrude A Gompers joins not, argues will attackable. Debts at about 1.90, widow to receive minimum allowed by law.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
Samuel J. Gompers
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Gertrude A. Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Beauty Bill of U.S. Last Year Figures Over $117 Million
The census bureau reports the nation spent over 117 million dollars on perfumes cosmetics and toilet preparations in the previous year, up about 26 million from 1921. The 1928 total for druggist preparations including cosmetics patent medicines and compounds rose to 425 million dollars versus 341 million in 1921.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Ford Plant to Close Eleven Days for Inventory
Ford Motor company plants in the Detroit district will shut down at midnight Wednesday to idle until January 5 for the annual inventory. Most branch and assembly plants nationwide will close similarly, affecting about 125 000 employees across the Detroit area on an eleven day holiday.
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Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Poisoned Whisky Claimed 81 Deaths in New York
New York City reports 81 deaths since the start of the month from poisoned liquor. Police struggle to trace the source while Christmas and New Year celebrations raise fears of a rising alchololic death toll. The lower east side is described as flooded with poisonous whisky labeled concoctions.
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New York
New York City
Charles Norris
Lower East Side
Fullem's Condition Remains About Same
The condition of Homer Fullem injured in the Sunday automobile crash on lower Main street, which killed James Leo Lynch, remained about the same at 2 PM with Fullem conscious only at intervals.
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Homer Fullem
James Leo Lynch
Lower Main Street
Frank Wampler Hurt In Street Car Crossing Incident
Indianapolis public service commissioner Frank Wampler of 2161 North Meridian street was injured when struck by a truck at Illinois street and McLean place. He suffered bruises and slight head injuries after attempting to cross to board a southbound street car and said the driver was not at fault. He was taken home and expected to be laid up for two or three days.
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Indianapolis
Frank Wampler
North Meridian Street
Public Service Commission
Iilinois Street
McLean Place
Royal Arch Masons Called Meeting for Installations
A called meeting of Royal Arch Masons is set for tonight at 7 30 to install officers.
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Royal’ Arch Masons
Royal Adh Masons
New Divorce Announcement Fad From Canada
A Canadian trend shows engraved cards announcing divorces. An example notes Mrs. John Henry Howard states Her husband John Sleary is given the bounce. The snippet appears in the Boston Transcript and reflects social humor about private breakups.
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Canada
John Henry Howard
John Sleary
Boston Transcript
Illinois murderer goes to his death gladly
Les ter Kahl, wife killer, died on the scaffold in Carlinville Illinois. He walked to the noose with firm step and said he welcomed death. Sheriff Russell sprung the trap at 8 11 p m and a physician declared life extinct moments later. He killed his second wife Margaret Schlauter after guiding her to hide behind bushes to flush game. Governor Small denied a reprieve to avoid spoiling Christmas.
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Carlinville, III
Lester Kahl
Russell
Kahl
Margaret Schlauter
Gilman
Ring’s Legend Becomes Clue in Chicago Woman Case
Police identified Mrs. Minie Dietrich of Elkhart Ind as the speechless patient in St. Bernard's hospital after a paralytic stroke on a train to Chicago. A wedding ring inscribed H. P. D. and a calling card with a friend’s address led to the discovery. Dorothy Boelkert, her Chicago daughter, said her mother was en route to spend Christmas with family when she fell ill.
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Chicago
Minie Dietrich
Elkhart
Ind
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Dorothy Boelkert
Edward Vonderschmitt Weds Mary Louise Gaunac at Vincennes
Edward Vonderschmitt manager of the Bungalow store on Tenth street northeast married Mary Louise Gaunac the daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Gaunac Saturday at Vincennes. They will reside at 1020 A street northeast.
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Edward Vonderschmitt
Tenth Street
Vincennes
Mary Louise Gaunac
Louis Gaunac
12 year old Dorothy Cunningham burns linger
Word from the Lindsey home near Pleasantville reports Dorothy Cunningham, age 12, remains alive after severe burns sustained early Sunday. Other burn victims are improving as authorities continue investigations into the fire.
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Dorothy Cunningham
Lindsey
Pleasantville
Idea Not Asked For What Ine Is
A compact note from the New York Mercury quotes a wavering exchange about identity. The fragment hints at a discussion of recognition and meaning with a tepid, ironic tone.
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C. C. N.Y. Mercury
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Bolivia
Boston
Aikins
THE
Linton Trust CO
Santa Claus
Variety Store
Linton Trust Gory
Iain
U.S
FORD
Fullem
Singer Shop
Vincennes Street
Illinois
Ring
Indiana
Nickl Tonite
VY Ran
Johnny Hines
Doris May
Ruth Renick
Dan Mason
Warner Bros
Pathe
Elinor Glyn
Aileen Pringle
John Gilbert
City Transfer CO
Hone Dixon & ‘Hannum
Hamilton
Kodaks
Hamilton’s Drug Store
Idea
Humming Bird
J. W. Wolford & Sons
Ham’s Store
Enterprise
South Main Street
Linton Gas & Coke CO
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