Underworld Leader Barker Dies In Chicago Gang Shootout
Chicago reports say Public Enemy George Red Barker, linked to the Capones, was shot dead outside the Norford hotel on Crawford avenue. Two men, Larry Evans and George Bickford, were questioned as investigators recovered Barker's body and noted death was instantaneous. Barker had long escaped major Cook County convictions despite numerous violence charges.
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George
Red) Barker
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Keystone Hospital
Barker
Cook County
Stearns Electric Paste Ad Claim
An old advertising blurb touts Stearns Electric Paste as a simple solution to rats mice and cockroaches. It cites decades of use and offers a money back guarantee if not effective.
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Stearns
St. Louis Lawyer Questions Jurors On Kidnaping Trial
Paul A. Richards, a St. Louis attorney, is represented by counsel but questions prospective jurors himself during his trial for kidnaping. The proceedings show the defense leader taking an active role in jury selection.
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Paul A. Richards
St. Louis
Plans for Kerrville Texas gold mine after ore discovery
Plans are underway to open a gold mine at Kerrville Texas after a well yielded gold bearing ore. The find signals potential mining development in the region and draws attention from investors and local authorities.
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Kerrville
Texas
Britain Offers to Erase Debts at Lausanne Conference
At the Lausanne economic gathering Britain proposed wiping reparations and war debts, while France urged prioritizing elimination of trade barriers. A temporary accord suspends reparation payments from June 30 to end of conference, avoiding a Hoover moratorium extension. Neville Chamberlain said Britain would waive its £2 billion claim if others follow, stressing speed to restore credit.
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Switzerland
Great Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Belgium
Japan
Neville Chamberlain
MacDonald
Memphis Mayor Endorses Day Law Repeal
Memphis Mayor Watkins Overton, a Democratic convention delegate, called for repealing the 18th amendment. He argued the law erodes respect for order and should be decided by the people, while rejecting a fully open saloon. He mocked Republicans’ prohibition plank as a murky mix. Ringworm note follows.
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U.P
Watkins Overton
Tennessee
America
Overton
Louisiana House Passes Bills on Taxes and Penalties
The Louisiana House of Representatives approved several measures including H 648 to ratify a Louisiana State University and New Orleans Charity Hospital agreement, H 697 increasing marijuana sales penalties, H 719 shifting a small kerosene tax portion to gasoline inspection, H 733 targeting bootleg gas enforcement, H 823 expanding authority for New Orleans basin canal, and H 824 exempting Breaux Bridge property from levee taxes within the Atchafalaya district.
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House of Representatives
Bouanchaud
Louisiana State University
New Orleans
Provost
Woods
Board of Control
New Orleans New Basin Canal
Thibodeaux
Breaux Bridge
Atchafalaya Levee
The Wet Parade Opens at Paramount With Modern Life Drama
The Wet Parade opens at Paramount, offering an intimate romance and a sharp, punchy plot about modern living. It contrasts prewar life with today’s fast scenes while exposing sensational incidents and social corruption, directed by Victor Fleming for entertainment value.
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Paramount Theater
Victor Fleming
Bargaining Counter At Paris Department Store Draws Housewives
Housewives in Paris now visit a special bargaining counter in a large mercantile store. Shoppers bid on articles and the store reserves the right to accept or decline within 48 hours.
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Paris
Spellbound Typist Causes Wry Workplace Gaffe
In a candid exchange the manager asks about the new typist and the chief clerk concedes uncertainty while noting she spells atrociously. The remark highlights office humor over performance.
North Carolina Schools Need About 1000 New Teachers
Average daily attendance in North Carolina public schools signals state will require roughly 1,000 additional teachers next year to maintain class sizes and instructional coverage.
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North Carolina
Roosevelt Fires Across GOP In Magazine Pieces
New York Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt attacks the Republican administration on foreign and domestic policy in Liberty and Collier's weekly. He denounces debt expectations, calls for aid to prevent want, and proposes farm relief including removing the farm board from commodity speculation and cutting mortgage costs.
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New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Liberty Magazine
Collier's Weekly
Liberty
Washington
America
Europe
United States
Roosevelt
Concrete curing impacts water tightness in college tests
Experiments by civil engineers at Town State College show that curing methods significantly affect concrete water tightness. The tests compare different curing practices to determine durability and resistance to water penetration.
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Town State College
California Archery Club Practices on Moving Horses
The California archery club trains in the Indian method of shooting from horseback. Archers ride rearward and shoot while the horses move, demonstrating balance and precision on a dynamic target course.
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California Archery Club
Portland Patrolman Beaten by Bold Bandit Forces Escape
Patrolman H. W. Green was accosted by a daring bandit in Portland. The thief grabbed the officer’s gun, forced him to drive out of town, and then fled in Green’s car. A separate line notes USC has a hammer capable of 3,000,000 pounds force.
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Maureen O'Sullivan
Tarzan
Portland
Ore
H. W. Green
Green
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