Vestryman Confesses in Night of Double Murder
Somerville, Sept. 19 Ralph V. Gorsline vestryman of St John the Evangelist admitted to authorities he was in De Bussey Line the night four years ago when Rev Edward Wheeler Mall and Mrs Eleanor Mills were murdered. He said he heard shots and voices, corroborating the earlier account given with Catherine Rastall who accompanied him.
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International News Service
Somervilue
N. J
Ralph V. Gorsline
Episcopal Church of
Gorsline
Catherine Rastall
Miss Rastall
Musicians Strike in Chicago Ends
The Chicago theatre musicians strike, involving about 3000 players, ended after an all night conference with theatre owners and union representatives. President James C Petrillo secured a three year contract raising weekly pay by 4.51 in year one, with increases planned in years two and three, and musicians ordered back to work as theatres open at noon.
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International News Service
Chicago
James C. Petrillo
The
Musiciats” Union
Moving Picture and Vaude
Fifteen Runoff in Final for Miss America Crown
Atlantic City September 10. Fifteen contestants entered the final round for Miss America 1928. The survivors include Anna Mae Reoger Miss Philadelphia Mildred Marlock Miss Newark Myelynns Crowell Miss Orange Marjory Jogsting Miss Washington Robe Bird Blondel Miss Dallas Eleanor Read Miss Norfolk Joyce Jean Hurd Miss Singing Marguerite Jordan Miss Kansas City Corinne Groves Miss St Louis. Continued on page three.
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Sonla Ler
International News Service
Atlanticity
Fay Lamphier
Mingivings
Middle Atlantic
Newark
Mildred
Marlock
Orange
Myelynns Jeanne
Crowell
Washington
Marjory Jogsting
Misa Dallas
Roaebird Blondel
Norfolk
Eleanor V. Read
Misa Lansing
Joyce Jean Hurd
Black Youth Killed While Protecting Girls Near Chester
Chester Pa September 10 police say two teenage girls were dragged from a car by masked Black assailants after a 10 year old boy Walter Harden was fatally harmed trying to protect them. Entrances to Philadelphia guarded as posse searches rural areas for fugitives believed on the run in connection with the incident.
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Chestier
Philadelphia
Delaware County
Walter “Budd” Harden
Innely
Bridgewater
Harry R. Yarnall
Florence Scott
Anna Klemsky
Chester
W. EB. McClenacan
City-County Home Nears Readiness for October Move In
The City-County Home on Wilwood-New Castle road, a concrete brick and steel structure, is nearly ready for occupancy by October 1. It will house 110 residents with separate male and female quarters, a chapel, hospital, and nurse quarters, plus a heating plant and kitchen. Superintendent Perry S. Snyder and wife will move in, and the building is touted as a near fireproof model for the state.
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Wilwood
New Castle
Perry S. Snyder
Pennsylvania
A. I. Thayer
Marriage Licenses in New Castle and Beaver Falls area
Marriage licenses issued for Charles F. Ki Mne and Arsenio Flora in New Castle along with Raphael Inono and Howard Snowden in Beaver Falls. Also listed are Anna Waghington and Teter Lapiza in New Castle, with Julia Zietinski noted in New Castle.
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Charles F. Ki
Arsenio Flora
New Castle
Rtaphael
Transfer of Rev Wingerd Approved for New Castle Pastorate
At a St Clairsville Presbytery meeting in Bridgeport Ohio the transfer of Rev B Wingerd from Martins Ferry Ohio to Central Presbyterian church of New Castle was approved. Wingerd will begin his pastorate September 19 with Shenango Presbytery planning September 18 for installation at the New Castle church.
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St. Claireville
Presbyterian Church
Bridgeport O
B. Wingerd
Martins Ferry
I O
Central Presbyterian Church of
New Castle
Wingerd
Shenango
Plan To Contest Valentino Will Sparks Legal Fight
In Los Angeles on March 10, Alberto Guglielmi, brother of late screen star Valentino, hires two prominent local lawyers as counsel as rumors of a will contest surface. The disputed provisions name secretary George Ullman as executor and Teresa Werner of Salt Lake City as a third beneficiary related to Valentino's former wife.
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Los Angeles
Itadelph Valentino
Alberto Guglielmi
George Ullman
Valenting
Teresa Werner
Salt Lake City
Valentino
Cantonese Radicals Fire on U S Ships
London dispatches say Cantonese radicals fire on British and American ships on the Yangtse as tensions rise. Britain considers a naval demonstration at Wanhsien to secure vessel releases. Hawkins due at Hankow. Wu Pei Mu reorganizing to recapture cities. U S destroyers Stewart and Pops hit by rifle and machine-gun fire, two sailors wounded.
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London
Yangtse
China
Wanhsien
Hawkins
Hankaw
Foreign Office
Wu Pei Mu
Wuehang
Hankow
United States
Stewart
Pops
Bandits Stage Daring Robbery Of U S Currency
Two bandits robbed a mail car on a Grand Trunk Railway train near Evergreen Park Chicago suburbs stealing over 100000 dollars in currency. They locked two clerks in the car and fled by car, with discovery only at Marvey Illinois as the train passed. The money was headed to the First National Bank of Harvey.
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International News Service
Chicago
Grand Trunk
Woman Hurt Struck by Car At Corner of Washington and Pearson
Mrs. Thomas Borovilos, 611 Raymond Street, was severely injured and shocked after being struck by a car driven by high school student Myrna Smith, 1105 Delaware Avenue, at the Washington Pearson corner. She was treated at home for head wound and shock. Smith reported to Officer Nelson, and Borovilos’ husband retrieved the purse with valuables.
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Thomas Borovilos
Raymond Street
Fast Washington Street
Vearson Street
Misa Myrna Smith
Delaware Avenue
Boro- Viles
East Washington Street
Pearson Street
Boravilos
Miss Smith
Nelson
Lothe Hisband
Germany Pushes General Disarmament At League Entry
Germany joins the League of Nations and urges general disarmament, arguing the Versailles treaty disarms Germany and advances peace. Foreign Minister Stresemann emphasizes cooperation, cites Lataria pacts and arbitration deals, and signals support for a League aided disarmament process amid stalled talks.
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Germany
Lataria
Ger
Herr Stresemann
Assembly
League
Jassembly
Council Orders Payment For Sidewalk Laying
The council authorized a payment of 204.89 to Cagnatti for laying sidewalks on South Water Street following a recommendation from engineer Willer of Gily.
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Counci
Cagnatti
South Water Street
Gily
Willer
Death Record: John Reynolds, 71, passes away
Obituary notice for John Reynolds aged 71 of 760 Laethrep Street reports his death. No further details provided.
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John, Reynolds
Lae Threp Street
Elder hunter’s license refused after request for privacy
A 93 year old applicant sought a hunting license in Franklin County. Treasurer Keller refused to disclose the hunter’s name after the applicant was asked if he hunts and replied that he does, but wants no publicity.
Prince of Wales Injured Playing Golf in France
The Prince of Wales sprained his thumb while attempting a difficult golf shot near Biarritz. He denied reports of a poisoned arm and told reporters he was en route to the beach in a red dressing gown as he recovered.
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International News Service
Biarritz
Prince of Wales
Bandits Held On Bonds After Jewel Heist
Robbers arrested within 33 hours after leaving a train at Champaign with 506000 dollars in jewels. Each is held on 300000 dollar bonds on three robbery charges. Oliver A Berg identified as a hired killer for a Chicago alcohol-running gang. Sheriff John Gray credited with capture. In Evanston, Roberta Treedy dies from a 60 foot elevator shaft plunge in the public library. Beulah Brown escapes with minor bruises.
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Cinternational
Champaign
Linbie Central Ltailroad
Oliver A. Berg
Kiler
Chicago
John Gray
Evanston
Til
Roberta Treedy
Uutis
Evanston Hospital
Evanston Public Library
Beulah Brown
This Day Means We Are Finished With War Says Briand
The article reports Aristide Briand declaring peace as Germany joins the League of Nations. Stresemann replies with a historic speech, German and French delegates applaud, and Briand signals a new era of friendship, ending the era of machine guns and trench warfare.
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Briand
S. Dunbar Wever Iuernational
Hows
Geneva
France
Germany
Aristide Brand
League of Nations
M. Briand
Herr Stresemab
Herr Stresemann
Frante
Frenchman Sets New Channel Swim Record
London Sept 10 French swimmer George Michel completed the English Channel crossing in record time. He started from Gris-Nez at 5 32 pm and landed at St Theresa near Dover three miles north of the town. Spectators and enthusiasts hailed the feat amid skepticism and praise from rivals and supporters alike.
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London
George Michel
Michel
Gris-Nez
St. Margaret's
Dover
Wichel
France
Crump
Michal
Mutiny to Eng critic on the street in dubious verse
A satirical fragment shows a narrator railing at an English critic while noting rising taxes police presence and a crowded street. Notes sound as crowds gather and merchants offer discounts as a drought of stability looms with brisk weather and casual chatter.
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Isid
Rhea
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