Hall Mills case remains unsolved mystery after ten years
New Brunswick New Jersey. Ten years after Rev Edward Wheeler Hall and Eleanor R Mills were murdered near Phillips farm the case stays unsolved. Mrs Frances Stevens Hall and her brothers were tried and acquitted on murder charges. Henry de la Bruyere Carpender was indicted but never convicted. Mrs Hall, now sixty six, lives at 45 Nichols avenue and wears black as she devotes time to charity. Her brother Henry, now sixty three, resides at Lavallette with his family.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Edward Wheeler Hall
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Eleanor R. Mills
Phillips Farm
de Russey Lane
Frances Stevens Hall
Slenry
Willie” Steves
Ilenry de la Bruyere Carpender
Hall
Nichols Avenue
Willie
Carpender
Wall Street
Somerville
N. J. Mills
Carman Street
Charlotte
New York
Danny
Jane Gibson
The Spender By Thomas Arkle Clark
A reflective obituary piece on McKelvey who died young leaving a wealthy, spendthrift life. Friends and family mourn at his funeral as his widow and three children face an uncertain future with little or no insurance or savings. The piece contrasts his open generosity with lack of future planning.
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McKelvey
Melelvey
Three-Piece Suit Lacked Support After Spending Spree
A 1932 Western Newspaper Union report notes a man left without resources after being a thoughtless spender. The item highlights his financial hardship and lack of assistance following his actions.
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Western Newspaper Union
Modern Home Updates Highlight Kitchen and Glass Trends
A vintage note describes new kitchen ranges with stippled enamel and novel glassware with tinted stems. Tips include using lemon juice to firm boiled eggs and beeswax in turpentine to polish furniture scratches.
Baby Sperm Whale Captured After Desperate Battle
A lone baby sperm whale separated from its mother was captured near Bermuda after a fierce struggle. Three native fishermen lured it ashore, rope was placed around its tail, and a motor boat towed the exhausted creature to exhibition ground. Spectators crowded Bermuda shores as Dr. Wheeler identified the species and William Beebe helped dissect the whale.
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Somerset
Bermuda
Bermuda Railway
F. G. Wheeler
D. Sc
A. A. Milne
William Beebe
Lives Turned Topsy Turvy in Somerset Murder Trial
The indictment against Beau Brummel Jr was quashed after his relatives were found not guilty by a Somerset county jury in the murder of Mrs Mills. A second indictment accusing four suspects with Mr Hall s murder was pressed after the trial as investigators failed to identify who fired the shots or who slashed.
Noted Astronomer Scout Turns Freshman at Kansas
Clyde Tombaugh, discoverer of Pluto in 1930, has entered the University of Kansas as a freshman at Lawrence. The Kansas farmer boy from Burdette worked as a janitor at Flagstaff Observatory before his Pluto discovery in 1926 and now spends time fishing and hunting in good health.
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Pluto
Clyde Tombaugh
University of Kansas At
Tough Buckeye Lifelong Worker Cited For Overwork
A profile recalls a steady Buckeye worker who died young due to overwork and overeating. Friends say he might have lived longer if he conserved energy. The piece blends reminiscence with domestic crafts and household tips.
Relief From Neuralgia In Few Minutes
An advertising feature touts Bayer Aspirin for rapid neuralgia and rheumatic pain relief, claiming instant stomach dissolution and swift easing of headaches in four to five minutes. It urges buyers to ensure the box bears Genuine Bayer Aspirin and the cross mark on tablets, noting heart safety and brand authenticity.
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Bayer Aspirin Laboratories
Bayer
Evil Eye Myth Backed by Scientific Claims
A report summarizes scientific views on the evil eye and human radiations. Dr Otto Rahn of Cornell notes eye and body parts emit radiation affecting yeast cells, while Gartleruber argues vision arises from electrical tension, challenging conventional sight.
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Otto Rahn
Cornell University
Joseph Gartleruber
Herr Gartleruber
Love Letters Identify McCarthy Body Avert Potters Field
In 1890 yellowed love letters led to identifying the body as John J. McCarthy age sixty one and saved him from burial in Potter's Field in Peabody Massachusetts. A found check traced to a Boston trunk holding the letters and eventually to McCarthy's siblings in Potsdam New York. The reflection ends with a political quip about pallbearers and candidacy.
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John J. McCarthy
Potter's Field
Peabody
Mass
Boston
McCarthy
Potsdam
N. Y
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Health From Laxatives
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin as a daily tonic for vitality. It claims a lively liver and active bowels prevent aging, promotes appetite, and guards against headaches and bilious spells, recommending use for adults and children alike.
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Dr. Caldwell
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