Trial reveals Ehring refuses to name companion in Hall Mills case
Somerville reports Ehring the millwright and former truck driver balked at naming the woman riding with him in De Russey's Lane the night of the Hall Mills double slaying. He finally mumbled Jennie Lenfort as the name under court orders with public policy blocking broader identification. The court urged disclosure of the married woman’s identity while ruling against naming her husband. The trial resumed with C Russell Gildersleeve testimony as pages continued.
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Somerville
N. J
A. P
Hall- Mill
Robert Ehrring
de Russey
Ebbing
Robert H. McCarter
Ehrling
Justice Parker
Simpson
Jennie Lenfort
Jane Gibson
C. Russell Gildersleeve
Michelson Announces Light Speed Estimate at 295.796 km/s
Albert A. Michelson presents to the National Academy of Science in Philadelphia an accurate light speed value of 295.796 kilometers per second. The announcement follows decades of experimental efforts at Chicago and worldwide, refining the previously accepted 299,792 kilometers per second toward a more precise figure.
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Chicago
Albert A. Michelson
University of Chicago
National Academy of Science
Philadelphia
Wosa
Huceazu Srientiot
Nobel Prue Ernner
Raf Michelson
Mont Wilson
Deaths of Two Youths Named Gray Spark Inquiry
In Lebanon New Hampshire state authorities seek explanation for the violent deaths of two youths sharing the Gray surname. Roland Gray 12 was found with a bullet wound near the heart and a pistol nearby. Frederick Gray is missing presumed dead after jumping into the Connecticut River between Lebanon and Seven Falls after being seen on a bridge Friday.
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Lebanon
N. H
A. P
Roland Gray
Roland
Frederick Gray
Connecticut
Here
Sellewa
Frederick
Dog saves family as home burns in Nashville blaze
A dairy farmer’s dog named Collie raced into the burning house to rescue his owner’s wife and three children before dying from severe burns. Neighbors Hedinger and Redingar aided in the chaotic scene as flames enveloped the Johnson home and the dog fought to reach the interior. Willie Stephens slept in a truck nearby, unaware of the tragedy unfolding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
A. P
Walter Gasser
Cellie
James A. Johnson
Gasser
Johnson
Brae Cate
Oes
Cilie
Savin
Collie
Typhoon and tidal waves devastate Philippines
Typhoon tidal waves and floods strike Southern Luzon causing hundreds dead and millions in damage. Batangas province bears the worst losses with about 200 dead as relief groups and Red Cross teams rush in to assist while wires lag and figures rise toward 900 or more deaths.
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Manila
Luzon
Batangas
Cavite
Laguna
Tagabasa
Red Croes
Samar
Hi Bi
Raven
Los Bases
la Guna Do Bay
Mantis
Kaumana Course Opens Above Hilo for Golf
The Kaumana golf course near Hilo Hawaii opens for play on Mauna Loa slopes between ancient lava flows. The 1000 foot elevation offers sweeping views of Hilo and the Hamakua coast, marking a boost to island golf activity.
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Hilo
Hawaii
Kaumana
Mauna Loa
Hamakua
Late News Bulletins From Washington and Around
A sprawl of brief AP dispatches reports bids for ships from the American Merchant Marine project, attempted assassinations punished by firing squad decrees, a New Jersey witness case, coal field payroll rise to 750000 dollars, and crime updates including a Chicago raid and a 50 year prison sentence for Martin Derkin related to auto theft and murder.
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Washington
Chipping Board
Chicago
Martin Derkin
Fadera
Shondea Meany
Sisien Automobiles
Oisi
Prince
Durkin Wee
Shanahan
Edera
Major White May Succeed Day Director in Prohibition Post
Washington dispatches report Major H. H. White former prohibition administrator for Texas and Oklahoma is a candidate to replace Edmund Budnitz as Maryland Delaware and District of Columbia prohibition administrator. Senator Bruce and Sen elect Tydings question the choice and favor Maryland or Delaware origin to avoid rash acts. The Maryland delegation may oppose a nonlocal appointee while observers expect a Republican to be selected.
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Baltimore
A. J
Washington
H. H. White
Teanasa
Oklahoma
Edmund Budaitz
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
William Cabell Bruce
White
Contreass
Major White
Bruce
Rudnitz
Frederick N. Zihlman
House of Representatives
Weller
Man
Andrews
Congress
Mendota Bridge Dedicated to Minnesota Veterans
The Mendota Bridge, the world’s longest concrete span, opened to traffic linking Mendota and Minneapolis across the Minnesota River. It honors Minnesota veterans notably the 155th Field Artillery unit and Fort Snelling military reservation, with a ceremony marking the dedication.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Mendota
Pro & Men
Iink
Minnneapoli
Minnesota
Minneteca
Minnesota River
Fort Seeling
Miliary Reservation
Ferd
Gopher
Mercar Expeditionars Forres
France
Sub Carries Planes Tokyse Kobe Launch
Report from Kobe states a new 2,000 ton submarine carrier was launched today. Details of its craft remain secret though it appears to carry 12 centimeter aircraft and several smaller craft.
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Tokyse
GIA P Gt
Kobe
Two Burned As On Live Wire At Laurel Del
Two Eastern Shore Gas and Electric linemen, Robert Hudson and Sam Phillips of Salisbury, were injured at Laurel Delaware while working a power plant pole. Fellow worker Wien Laak and Wilson Lank acted quickly to shut off the current. Hudson fell ten feet to concrete, suffering neck burns and two toes burned. Phillips incurred severe burns. Both men were sent home for treatment.
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Easter Shore Gas & Electric Company
Laurel
Del
Robert Hudson
Sam Phillips
Salisbury
Hudson
Wilson
Phillips Beady
Soils Are Studied for Road Improvement Needs
A historical note highlights research into soil properties and composition to improve highway engineering. Experts examine how different soil types behave under load, moisture, and temperature changes to guide construction and maintenance strategies.
Doctor and Bride Seized in Kidnap Attempt at Honeymoon Party
Bellport New York November 8 A physician Dr Si as Rogers Corwith 66 and his 18 year old bride Mane Viola Alter hosted a party that ended with guests driven from the house after a failed kidnapping bid. Younger guests grew intoxicated. a man grabbed the bride as dancing, pursued by the husband, who knocked him down. The village constable arrived and ordered everyone home.
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Bellport
N. Y
Amy
Sias Rogers Corwith
Mane Viola Alter
Corwich
Or.ville
Princess Astrid of Sweden Arrives in Belgium to Welcoming Crowds
Princess Astrid, wife of Prince Leopold, arrived in Antwerp with her parents from Malmö. Crowds lined the voyage path as royal reception preparations for a religious ceremony in Brussels were announced, with both Swedish and Belgian colors displayed along the route.
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Astrid
Sweden
Kui
Leopold
Ium
Antwerp
Belgium
Princersa
Malmoe
Vastergotland
Stockhola
St. Gedule
Cat- Brussels
W. Bedra
Open Switch Is Cause Of W. Md Wreck
Twelve persons were injured when the westbound Baltimore to Hagerstown passenger train collided with an open switch on the Western Maryland Railroad at Thurmont. Brakeman mishap led to the crash. several mail clerks and passengers suffered head cuts, facial injuries, and bruises. Officials reported signals were set for a clear track but a switch was thrown in error.
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Magerstown
Perenne
Baltimore
Hagvratown
Western Maryland Railroad
Thurmont
Nolan
Loudon Avenue
Adfress
Shorman
Manwood
Baltuemore
Nese
Hark
Snyder
EL Lafayette St
Baltumore
Nodaseph
Frederick
L. E Butts
Westminster
J & Wash
Ss. Wager
Walnut Ave
Samuel Strite
Edmunon Ave
George W Rosa
Poplar St
Gwynn Falls Park
John N Thompson
Marine
Y M Oca
Galamore
Emericman
Nasseneer
Baltumers
Frederck
Avenger
Cher Sents
Slagerstown
Union Bridge
Weller Dems Defeat Triggers Burnitz Resignation Debated
Washington on November 8, officials argued Senator D E Weller’s reelection loss had no bearing on Edmund Bodnitz’s resignation as prohibition administrator for Maryland Delaware and the District of Columbia Bodnitz had long sought to quit the post and had previously served as prohibition administrator for several states a Navyard man.
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Washington
D E Weller
Senate
Edmund Bodmer
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbiea
Mer Budnitz
Budnetz
Bodnitz
Dave H
Bud- Butz
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Pet
Philippines
American Red Cross
Tetala
Reme
Wesselial
Nerten
Nev
Niegioia
Kansas City
Kansas
Martin O'Brien
Ona Sataedsy
Robert M. Sueilner
Day
Texas
Budaitz’ Peat
Horace
Capolis
Robert Hudven
Employees Electric Co
Quik
Wien
Laak
W.md
Ile
Nol Re
Burnitz
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