Ban on Hickory Limbs in Some States Pushes Bathing Beauties West
Hollywood dispatch reports censorial restrictions in several states spur a wave of bathing beauty applicants to Hollywood. Jack Jungmeyer notes many Sennett girls hail from stricter regions, with Thelma Hill of Emporia and Elsie Tarron from Clarkdale cited as examples, while Hazel Williams is a Hollywood exception. The piece suggests state bans drive inland girls to seek glamour on the coast.
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Hollywood
Jack Jungmeyer
NEA
Freedom of Holywood
Mr. Freud
Mack Sennett
Elsie Tarron
Clarkdale
Ariz
Hilsie
Hazel Williams
Hoover Seeks Change in Law to Allow Joint Buying
Secretary Hoover urged Congress to modify foreign trade statutes and extend the Webb Pom erone act to let American buyers form common purchasing agencies for foreign raw materials. He cited sisal, nitrates, iodine, potash, rubber, quinine, tin, mercury, coffee and others under foreign control, noting 1928 imports exceeded 525 million dollars and warning prices affect farmers and the cost of living.
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Washington
Hoover
Senator Capper
Republican
Kansas
Commerce Department
Yucatan
Chile
Spain
Consumers Seek Protection From Unfair Practices
The speaker argues that consumers should act collectively to counter price manipulation by outside suppliers. They seek protection against wrongful treatment while accepting fair profits for foreign producers to ensure steady supplies.
Prince of Wales Helped After Steeplechase Spill
The Prince of Wales sustained injuries in a steeplechase at Arborfield but is not seriously hurt. He will rest for the week and miss public engagements while officials report he passed a good night and progressed satisfactorily. He may return to London within a day or two.
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London
Prince of Wales
Arborfield
St. James’ Palace
Aldershot
General Trotter
Slayer Shot in Duel Over Wife and Son Case in Wyoming
Fred Van Gorden a 42 year old Casper real estate and insurance agent was killed in a duel with Converse county Sheriff Albert Peyton at Daoug las Wyoming as officers moved to arrest him for alleged slaying of his wife Pearl and their 12 year old son Arthur Pearl Van Gorden a prominent society woman was found dead in Damp Bridge Creek two miles east of Casper Van Gorden reportedly faced creditors over forgery and embezzlement and was being sought for arrest.
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Wyoming
Casper
Wyo
Fred van Gorden
Casper Real Estate
Albert Peyton
Converse County
Daouglas
van Gorden
Arthur
Pearl van Gorden
Damp Bridge Creek
Valley township school burns in Rock Run blaze
Goatesville Pennsylvania March 17 A early morning fire destroyed the Valley township school a three story stone and frame building at Rock Run causing about 20000 in losses. Three hundred children attended the school and no suitable vacant building exists to house them for the term with classes uncertain. Cause unknown the fire started in the cellar and the old landmark dated back fifty years with the third story added fifteen years ago.
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Goatesville
Valley Township
Rock Run
Two Escape from Jail in Lewistown
Edgar Bradley aged 26 of Burnham and John Myers aged 22 of Lewistown escaped from jail in Lewistown Pennsylvania by climbing through the ventilator and using cell doors as a ladder. They reportedly climbed the twelve inch wall to the rear yard and fled through a stable into an alley and remain at large.
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Lewistown
Edgar Bradley
Burnham
John Myers
Quite a Busy Bird
Chicago on March 17 reports 261 charges listed in seven pages of a police arrest book against Harry C. Thomas. described as confessed murderer, robber, burglar and safe blower. The complaint includes 233 burglaries, four safeblowings, robberies, sixteen attacks on women and a murder charge. Estate Goes to 29 Norristown Pa March 17 joint will of three West Worristown sisters results in adjudication dividing an estate worth 4764 among thirty nine cousins. The sisters named Mary C Catherine G and Elizabeth C Geyer.
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Chicago
Chicago Police Department
Harry C. Thomas
Norristown
West Worristown
Selly
Orphans’ Court
Mary C
Catherine G
Elizabeth C. Geyer
Traffic Officer Tells Intimate Details of Illness and Recovery
Clarence D. Hinkle a veteran traffic officer at Fourth and Market Streets in Philadelphia describes indigestion and nerves after a year of poor appetite. He credits Tanlac with restoring his stomach and nerves and says his work is a pleasure again. Over a million bottles sold.
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Hinkle
Tanlac
Faw
Clarence D. Hinkle
Fleming St
Thiladelpa
Philadelphia Police Department
Fourth and Market Streets
Lancaster Man Locked Wife In Room And Turned On Gas
In Lancaster on March 17 Carl Geesey of 00 East King street locked his 16 year old wife in a room and turned on the gas after financial strain and failed job searches. Mrs Geesey said he threatened to end it all and then ordered her to pack and leave. Geesey was arrested and jailed after the meeting.
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Lancaster
Carl Geesey
East King Street
Geesey
Alderman Herr
Geeseys
Elkton
Mid
Lim Geesey
Engst King Street
Terr
Stallone Faces Lengthy Wait Before Possible Death Sentence
Pasquale Stallone of Olu Forge is jailed after being sentenced to twelve years in Eastern Penitentiary for second degree murder. A separate first degree murder conviction and a pending third charge raise questions over whether the twelve year term will precede any death penalty. The killings occurred on election night at Stallone’s store when Vorrenar Scienza Ralph Letterk and John Methtect were found fatally wounded.
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Serenton
Pasquale Stallone
Olu Forge
Edwards
Stallone
Eastern
G. W. Maxey
Rum Runner Tug Albatross Seized After Thirty Mile Chase
Coastguard cutters captured the seagoing tug Albatross after a thirty mile chase. Three six pound shots were fired at the tug by the cutter Gresham. The captain and fifteen crew members were arrested. A separate report from Chicago notes 10 year old Johto Lender was electrocuted installing a radio in his home.
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New York
Albatross
Gresham
Capiils
Chicago
Johto Lender
Fashion Notes on Tuxedo and Suit Styles
The article discusses choosing a finely tucked tuxedo bosom with a tweed suit and notes that tailored serge or kasha suits suit feminine frocks with frills or embroidery. It notes permissible styles for refined dress.
Great Healer for Latias Island States Burns and Bruises
An advertisement extols San Cura Ointment as a powerful antiseptic claiming instant pain relief and rapid healing for a badly scalded arm. It lists uses from itching and eczema to sores and sunburn, priced 60 cents a jar, with San Cura Soap at 23 cents.
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Williamson
Gilbert Hard
Rinard
Mile
Williamson's Drug Store
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U. S. Industries
Ureheve
Wales
BUCS
By Roy Grove
D. Hinkle
Kitty
Latiis
Staos
Greenawalt’s Drug Store
Kuppenheimer—Fashion Park
Styleplus
Frederick
B. Rosenour & Sons
North Market ST. Frederick
East Patrick ST
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