Son in Law Shows Sign of Insanity in Murder Case
Clyde Reese Bachelor faces a murder charge in Wetumpka Alabama for the death of his father in law Judge Lamar Smith. A plea of insanity is expected. Bachelor confessed plotting with Hays Leonard who fired the fatal shot. Families are wealthy and have quarantined themselves as the case unfolds with no clear motive.
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Wetumpka
Ala
A. P
Clyde Reese Bachelor
Lamar Smith
Bachelor
Judge Smith
Hays Leonard
W. E. Bachelor
Clyde
Smith
University
Clyde Bachelor
Mobile
Elizabeth
Maria Out in Maiden Trip Sparks Police Wagon Debut
An inmate happy to see Maria the patrol wagon received its first use at Five Points. An alleged drunk was moved to a checkpoint and a special officer Seifers aided the parade, noting the vehicle serves emergencies and raids and can function as a balance.
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Maria
Yeseres
Calles vows firm policy on religious clauses
Mexico City Sept 2 Coincident with Congress opening President Calles and the Catholic Episcopate reaffirmed their unalterable positions on enforcing religious clauses of the constitution. Each accuses the other of responsibility for priests being barred from churches and an economic boycott hurting trade. Calles said religious regulations would be pushed firmly, with support from a majority of the people.
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Mexico City
A. P
Congress
Callies
Calles
Summer Like Record Coolness Drenched by Rainfall
Summer ended cooler than any on record with rainfall far above 1925. In June to August the city saw no entirely clear days in August and heavy downpours on August 24. The highest temperatures reached 101 and 104 in 1625. Total July rainfall was 5.56 inches, while August rainfall reached 4.58 inches, above normal.
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Katie Key
Mercury
Desros
Poisoning Sickens Peoria Youth at Picnic
About 200 people fell ill after a Christian Endeavor outing in Peoria Illinois with tainted veal loaf blamed for ptomaine poisoning. Two girls were gravely ill and two clergymen among the patients as doctors fought to save lives. Authorities suspected tainted meat from a prepped banquet and rushed care to the affected families.
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Peoria
Ill
A. P
Vesal Joaf
Christian Endeavor Societies
J. Summers
R. F. Joop
First Evangelical Church
TC-5 Traverses Inland Route After Shenandoah Tragedy
The TC-5, a semi rigid army dirigible, crossed Ohio from Langley Field Virginia to Scott Field, passing Belpre Parkersburg Athens Washington Courthouse and Noble County near the Shenandoah crash site. It covered 75 miles from Athens to Washington Courthouse in about 1 hour 15 minutes with crew signaling to spectators.
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Associated Press
Army
Ohio
Langley Field
Scott Field
Belpre
Parkersburg
W. Va
Athens
Noble County
Washington Courthouse
Athena
Valentino to be buried in Hollywood by Hollywood
Rudolph Valentino's body will head to Hollywood tonight for burial in the film capital. Alberto Guglielmi, Valentino's brother, approved the American burial after a 45 minute talk with manager George Ullman. Pola Negri greeted him at the pier as plans to inter Valentino where he rose to fame gain momentum.
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New York
A. P
Rudolph
Valentino
Hollywood
Sheik
Alberto Guglielmi
Guglielmi
Jewelry Stolen from Cardinal Dougherty Recovered
Philadelphia police recovered most of $50,000 in jewelry and bonds stolen from Cardinal Dougherty's residence. Two suspects, Lester Price and Mitchell Novack, are held for questioning after Price confessed to the break in and robbery. Notable items include the cardinal's Episcopal ring valued at about $8,000 and another ring tied to Archbishop Prendergast valued at $5,000.
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Philadelphia
Cardinal Dougherty
Lester Price
New York
Mitchell Novack
Washington, D.C
Price
Novack
Archbishop Prendergrast
P Nogress
Tennis Authority London Brief Silent on Match Results
Wimbledon era report notes Aug 3 that tennis events yielded unclear results as the foray into the Teen category showed upheaval with limited details.
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Tennis Authority
London
A. Pr
Eee Bull Mae
Baten
Ee Foray
Revolutionary Troops Driven Back In Fight
In Nicaragua near Coseguina government forces claim victory over revolutionaries. US gunboat sent from Corinto to recover wounded men. Beacons near Caset extinguished for military reasons. Revolutionary leaders Sedales Vanegas and Torres reportedly killed. rebels cut off from supply lines.
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Managua
Nicaraga
Nicarauga
Chamoun
United States
Corinto
Coseguina
Cosegina
Samuel Sedales
Julian Vanegas
Torres
Wife slashed to death by Orleans man
Edward Harmeyer, 42, believed drunk and tormented by separation, killed his wife by slashing her throat as she slept in New Orleans. A private watchman restrained him as the injured wife reached a neighbor and collapsed. Harmeyer confessed at the police station citing premeditation and sharpening a Tazor.
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New Orleans
A. P
Edward Harmeyer
Harmeyer
Mary Fegan
Taggart threatens libel suit over Show Boat alterations
Democratic Indiana leader Tom Taggart says he will file a $100 000 libel suit against Doubleday Page & Co publishers over deletions and references in Edna Ferber's Show Boat. The publisher removes paragraphs touching on Taggart and gambling. The Ferber novel has sold over 185,000 copies and won a Pulitzer for So Big.
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New York
A. P
Tom Taggart
Jeader
Indiana
Doubleday Page & Co
Don Ferber
New York World Age Today
Miss Ferber
United States
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Movie Producers Lift Ban on Wide Bonnets
Culver City California September 2 Motion picture producers relaxed a prior ban on broad brimmed floppy hats worn by women stars and featured players. The compromise limits the ban to times when driving automobiles due to vision obstruction and accident risk. Several actresses solved the issue by carrying two hats including a small turban.
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Culver City
Cal
A. P
Freak wager in Texas involves mule’s harness
In Texas a freak gubernatorial wager surfaced as State Representative Ruben Loftin planned to harness a mule to pull the winner during a county gathering in Clay County. Frank Holliday, a former legislator, wagers he will harness Loftin to a wagon with collars and traces, ensuring no逃 running away as the bet centers on Mrs. Miriam Ferguson’s reelection.
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Austin
Tex
A. P
Texas
Ruben Loftin
Frank Holliday
Lette Square
Clay County
Henrietts
Loftin
Miriam Ferguson
House of the Thirty-Ninth
Holliday
Spain Withdraws? Paris Dispatch Conflicts Report
Paris dispatch reports uncertainty over Spain and Geneva agencies as council talks surface. unclear wording suggests withdrawal or withdrawal debate amid tense diplomatic signals.
Martial Law Tightened on Earthquake Island
Martial law restrictions were tightened across Horta Faust Island after Tuesday's disastrous quake to curb looting. Reports say 26 killed and nearly 400 injured as many buildings were wrecked.
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Horta
Faust Island
Azores
A. P
Brookhart Defends Deflation Criticizes Meredith At Fair
Sen. Brookhart, at the Dutch Creek fair, accuses former Secretary Meredith of misrepresenting a 1920 Federal Reserve meeting. He says agriculture faced deflation through secret actions by the Fed board and advisory council. He notes Meredith’s absence from the meeting but responsibility as former agriculture secretary.
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Washington
A. P
E. T. Meredith
Smith W. Brookhart
Federal Reserve Board
Dutch Creek
Advisory Council
Federal Reserve Bank
Secretary of Agriculture
Wall Street
Meredith
Harding
Pioneer J D Pribble dies in East carbon industry leader
J D Pribble died in Charleston West Virginia 11 PM after a four month illness. As general superintendent and major stockholder of Columbian Carbon and twelve subsidiaries he helped build Louisiana’s carbon industry earning the title father of the field. Monroe officials and civic groups sent condolences as Pribble’s work expanded the local economy and carbon enterprises. He was widely recognized for foresight and modesty despite great fortune.
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Wora
Monroe
Charleston
W. Va
J. D. Pribble
Columbian Carbon Company
Pribble
Secon
Steat
Geners
Southern Carbon Company
Tocal Company
River and City Weather Update Amid Incomplete Readings
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered river and city weather figures for Memphis Shreveport Alexandria Monroe Cairo and Camden. Values include temperatures or measurements like 20.1 0.8 and 26.2 0.7 with occasional notes fall or rise and unclear units.
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River’ Steel
Mississippi
Memphis
Wickshure
New
Olivatis
Shreveport
Alexandria
Camden
Monroe
Cairo
Bold but unsuccessful bank robbery at Choudrant bank
Yeggmen failed to breach the Bank of Choudrant st Cheudrent last night after cutting the rear door lock and burning a 14 by 16 inch hole in the steel vault. They could not open the time lock and fled with no money taken. alarm woke none in town.
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Bank of Choudrant St Cheudrent
Geggs
Sarah
Velua Ig Bi
Somme
C. & Vining, Esshier
Sweet Potatoes Gain Followers in U S Mark
Chicago September 2 A P dispatch reports Virginia sweet potato growers and other aristocrats of the potato trade push popularity of sweet potatoes versus Irish potatoes. Government agricultural bureau notes last season sweet potatoes yielded about five and two tenths percent of Irish total for the year, with crop health and price factors cited.
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Cricago
A. P.j.virginis Aweets
Nancy
Holts
Goverm. Mer Bureau of Agricultural Economica
Iriah
Dame Fashions Whis Cause On Hard Times For Ragman
Philadelphia hears that ragmen face shrinking profits as fashion evolves. Report notes city streets see fewer customers, higher costs, and the poorhouse looms for many families. The era of bustle and petticoats has passed, reshaping urban labor and daily life.
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