Matkins Held In Death Plunge Of Divorced Spouse
The case centers on a death plunge involving Matkins and his former wife Steck at a nightclub. Steck allegedly attacked Matkins with a slipper after he refused to join Steck and Matkins at a party. Detectives found fingerprints suggesting Steck clung to the hotel room window sill while Matkins allegedly died. Witnesses Payton and Marsh placed Matkins and Steck together earlier, then left. Steck sought custody of their two sons, Thomas Jr. and Robert, with Matkins.
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Matkins
Saxe
Nazarene Church to Present Pageant The King from Glory Land
A pageant titled The King from Glory land will be staged by a 25 member cast at the Nazarene church located at Richmond and Thomas streets on Sunday at 7 30 p m The organizers promise the production will be the biggest and best yet offered by the church due to strong cooperation from the orchestra and cast members
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Nazarene Church
King
Gloryland
Richmond
Thomas Streets
Installation Held By Columbia Eastern Star Chapter
Columbia Louisiana December 19 officers for 1936 installed by the local chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Names include Mrs Lutie Hawkins as worthy matron and W D McSween as worthy patron with a full slate of associate matron conductress and other officers.
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Columbia
Order of the Eastern Star
Lutie Hawkins
W. D. McSween
Jettie James
J. W. James
Helen Kidd
Irby Lea
Lila Gilbert
L. C. Nunn
Carrie Hill
Zarada James
Marshal
Doris Meredith
Earline Hopkins
Adah
Flora Meredith
Ruth
Zilla Cottingham
Esther
Lois McSween
Martha
Josephine Bridger
Electra
Flora Thompson
J. M. Hawkins
Sentine
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For fast relief from acidity after overeating or smoking, take 2 teaspoons of Phillips Milk of Magnesia in water or 2 tablets. It alkalizes the stomach and neutralizes acids causing headaches and indigestion. Regular use after meals can reduce frequent acid stomach symptoms. ensure product is clearly marked Genuine Phillips Milk of Magnesia.
Ethiopian Forces Halt Italian Advances in North Eyeing Settlement
From Somaliland fronts Ethiopian commanders move south while British French aims for peace between Italy and Ethiopia are shelved by the League of Nations. A French and British settlement proposal faces heavy opposition and public nervousness over a potential breach with Italy.
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Anele
Somaliland
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League of Nations
Italy
Ethiopia
League
Hoare Defends Policy Over League Fear in Commons
Sir Samuel Hoare told the house of commons fear of a League of Nations breakup, not Italian threats, shaped Britain’s foreign policy. He warned an isolated attack could dissolve the league, and noted his efforts to mobilize world opinion at Geneva. The Prince of Wales attended as Hoare spoke.
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France
Italy
Associated Press
London
Samuel Hoare
House of Commons
League of Nations
Laval
League
Geneva
Prince of Wales
Sir Samuel
Baldwin
Bonus Bill Fate Discussed By Burns And McKellar
Senator Burns warned passage depends on inflation relief and potential veto outcomes while urging early action. Senator McKellar, a longtime advocate, said a $2 billion soldiers bonus could be paid without heavy tax burden and posed no threat to balancing the budget.
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Congress
Steiner
Oregon
Patman
Roosevelt
American Legion
Washington
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
Senate Appropriations Committee
McKellar
Steamer Burns Off Long Island Coast
A 2376 ton steamer Marie de Ronde caught fire off Long Island near Blue Point Coast Guard station. Coast guard cutters and multiple small boats sped to the scene eight miles offshore, with witnesses estimating 300 to 400 feet in length and no SOS signals observed. The vessel was later described as a freight steamer. no further details on passengers were provided.
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New Orleans
Long Island
Atlantic
Coast Guards
New York
Coast Guard
Pontchartrain
Blue Point
Fire Island
Great South Bay
Bayshore
Christmas Program by Monroe Kiwanis Club at Hotel Virginia
The Monroe Kiwanis Club held its Christmas program at Hotel Virginia with selections from The King Cometh cantata sung by Elizabeth Trull, Mrs. Walter Rosbury, Mrs. T. L. Webb, D. P. Gerald, and Lee Stukce. Mrs. G. C. Cornett was pianist. no meeting is planned next Wednesday for Christmas Day.
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Monroe Kiwanis Club
Hotel Virginia
Elizabeth Trull
Walter Rosbury
T. L. Webb
D. P. Gerald
Lee Stukce
G. C. Cornett
Mystery Deepens in Thelma Todd Death Case
Thelma Todd death case widens as a driver identified by a witness is sought. District Attorney Baron Fitts questions Mrs. West while 20 witnesses are summoned to the county grand jury to resolve how long Todd lived after leaving a Hollywood party. Carbon monoxide theory questioned amid a coroner verdict of possible accident.
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Hollywood
Fitts
R. J. Abernathy
Wallace Ford
Miss Todd
Mystery death linked to guest hinted in danger remarks
Autopsy Surgeon A F Wagner placed time of death between 6 and 8 a.m. Sunday and suggested death could have occurred 12 to 30 hours before discovery. Grand jury foreman George Rochester disclosed new information that may solve the bizarre case. Meanwhile, note that the first American apartment houses arose in New York City from 1870 to 1875.
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A. F. Wagner
George Rochester
United States
New York City
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