Liquor-Crazed Man Kills Three Daughters With Axe
A court record shows a quarrel sparked by Harry Feddern denouncing the United States and praising the deposed Kaiser. His wife Mary Feddern testified of an escalating dispute that led to an arm wrenching struggle and a knife wound to him. Bail set at 2000 for Mary’s grand jury appearance. Feddern had lived near Mindel Weck on Delmar road with a farm and store.
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Harry Feddern
United States
Kaiser
Mary Feddern
Tor
Feddern
Feeders
New York
Teoy
Minde Weck
Delmar Road
Jazz music debate in England sparks contention
London officials report a public dispute over jazz music as Sir Hamilton Harty and Jack Hykko prepare to lead talks. Harty calls jazz an accursed American form while HyKko vows to debate openly, promising no hidden jazz instruments in his attire.
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London
A. P
England
Sir Hamilton Harty
Manchester
Jack HyKkon
Paul Whiteman
Sir Hamilton
Hylton
Chestertown Chamber Plans Countywide Drive and HQ
Kent County Chamber of Commerce directors approved a countywide membership drive and will establish headquarters in Chestertown to centralize chamber business. A new county resources booklet was distributed during the League Centennial and Miss Anna Cook Coleman led a popularity contest visit to Philadelphia with other winners.
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Chestertown
Kent County Chamber of Commerce
Mixe Kent
Anna Cook Coleman
Philadelphia
Neal A. Trudow
Delmarai
Tear Gas Used to Quell Student Riot in Ann Arbor
Tear gas was deployed at a student demonstration in Ann Arbor as authorities moved to disperse the crowd. Reports say officers used gas to break up the riot after clashes near a theater and state police joined the response.
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Ann Arbor
Ex Convict Confesses Slaying Wardens Near Marquette
Roy Nunn, an ex convict, confessed to killing state game wardens Arvid Erickson and Emil Skoglund during an attempted arrest on September 25. He led officers to the body site in Sands Plains and described throwing the victims into the harbor with stones for the deer spotlight shooting motive.
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Marquette
Mich
Marquette Harbor
Arvid Erickson
Emil Skoglund
Roy
Nun
Michigan Woods
Nuna
Olce Aaid
Sands Plains
Here
Nunn
Ericksen
Skoglund
Chicago Gang Leader Kosinski Killed in East Side Blast
In Chicago on Oct 23 an accidental explosion on the West Side trapped and killed Three-Finger Lipid, leader of the Saltis gang, amid a failed plot to obtain defense funds with Joe Saltis. Kosinski, long-criminal record, had been tied to past safe blowing, robbery and burglary convictions.
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Chicago
Mel West Side
Lipidon
Kosinski
Joe Saltis
Wisconsin Woods
Saltis
Dust suffocation causes death on highway in Franklin
In Franklin North Carolina on October 25 1936 according to AP a new cause of death suffocation by highway dust was entered in vital statistics. Harley Zorrelle aged 55 died while driving an ox team when he was dragged a short distance after falling from the wagon. He held the reins and dust filled his mouth and nose leading to smothering death.
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Franklin
N. C
Harley Zorrelle
Injections Denied in Centennial Strike Case in Philadelphia
Philadelphia observers report: a request by the men’s committee of 100 for an injunction to restrain Centennial from operating Senders was refused in the Court of Common Pleas. The same committee faced a separate action with a jury verdict finding the expedition not guilty of violating the Blue Lawn of 1791. Additional briefs were filed and explications argued as the cases moved forward.
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Philadelphia
Court of Common
Men's Committee of 100
Aimee Semple McPherson Seeks Vindication in Conspiracy Case
Los Angeles October 27 Aimee Semple McPherson now facing criminal conspiracy charges Projects victory and vindication as the 18 day hearing continues Judge Carlos Hardy testifies that two mysterious men offered 25000 ransom to produce the missing pastor and that police were alerted after McPherson’s mother consulted authorities The hearing resumes Monday entering its fifth week with testimony focusing on alleged kidnapping plots and ransom offers.
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Los Angeles
Aimee Semple MePhersom
Angelus Tem
McPher
Douglas
Ant
Excape
Neckinsley
Davis Arrested in Atlanta Check Theft Ring
Henry B. Davis, 23, was arrested on charges of stealing a cache of Federal Reserve Bank mail checks. He led officers to a stash near Atlanta containing checks ranging from 11 to 127.22 to 9600 seized from mail. Davis said he waited in the post office lobby as a Federal Reserve messenger retrieved mail, with letters dropping to the floor during the transfer.
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Atlasta
Henry B. Davis
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Kee
Fe Fear Reserve Bank
Atlanta
Federal Reserve Bank
Davis
Cevera
A A WARS OM MT AND RUN DRIVERS
Washington reports the American Automobile Association condemns hit and run drivers urging organized action. The statement stresses courage and responsibility, urging motorists to desist from dangerous behavior and to support safety campaigns.
Mass Earthquake Strikes Armenia. Hundreds Dead In Leninakan
A devastating earthquake in Armenia near Mount Ararat killed hundreds, injured thousands, and left thousands homeless. Near East Relief reports all 40 American workers safe and Leninakan damaged with orphans sleeping in tents. Doctors and nurses mobilized to aid victims and an emergency appropriation was requested.
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Leninahan
Armenia
Secres
American Near East Relief
Henying
Mount Ararat
New York
Qet
Near East Relief
Erivan
Near East
Leninakan
Behef
Kent School Board to Take Census
The Kent Board of Education plans a census of echoed age 15 pupils to determine how many children attend schools. Superintendent Robinon and district staff will conduct surveys with parents to gather cooperation and verify pupil counts for state reporting.
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Kent School Board
Chesterton
Kent
Bard
Sebert
Gistrida
Amd
Queen Marie of Romania Keeps Busy Social Schedule
Queen Marie remains active through a packed New York itinerary despite a cold. A physician treated her at the Ambassador Hotel while Princess Ileana attended a Capitol Theatre reception. The day includes luncheons, gallery openings, a Brooklyn visit, a review of the 106th Infantry, and a dinner at the Hotel Biltmore.
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New York
A. PI
Ambassador Hotel
Marie of Romania
Albert B. Duel
Prince Nicholas
Brooklyn Navy Ard
Ileana
Capitol Theatre
Simone Lahovary
Colony Club
Romania
Thileston Wella
Mra Wells
Edouard Jonas
Eastth Street
Mongendre
Queen Mane
Brooklyn
106Th Infantry
Armory
George Washington-Sulgrave Institute
Harry Greb Dies in Atlantic City in Mournful Toll
The boxing world mourns as Harry Greb dies in Atlantic City after a storied career. tributes pour in from promoter James Mason and others noting his grit and skill as one of the era’s greatest ring men.
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Harry Creb
Atlantic City
Erena
Harry Greb
James
Mason
Grebe
Pittsburgh
Fragmented Note on Ashore Area Contention
A garbled report describes a dispute over land or space near a picturesque shore, with unclear parties and aims. The text hints at enforcement or protection against erosion and access loss, but specifics are unreadable.
Man Kills Three Daughters In Liquor Frenzy In Brockton
James Stoddard a 56 year old laborer attacked his sleeping daughters Mikired seven Florence thirteen Edna Marion fourteen in their Brockton home with an axe after suffering delusions of harm. Marion escaped as police arrived to find the house blood smeared and Stoddard under arrest. He told officers he killed to save them from being burned and claimed intoxication and a prior police record. The mother had died years earlier and Stoddard faced charges for failure to support the children.
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Brockton
Maas
James Stoddard
Florence
Edna
Marion
Stoddard
Florence and Mildred
Mildred
Bricks for Paved Streets Could Cut Highway Costs
Washington officials of the Agriculture Department forecast annual highway paving savings exceeding 2 million dollars due to new brick paving methods. Tests show two and one half inch bricks, properly supported, perform satisfactorily under traffic, potentially replacing thicker bricks.
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Washington
A. P
Agriculture Department
Frm
Antion
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Ima
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Oloae
Paice
Wichhert
St. John's College
University of Delaware Tus
Ociate Department
War and Navy Departments
Geneva
Senate
Collecse Park
Lanernuty
Maryland
North Carolina
Usiverenty
Remier
Aimee
Carlos Mardy
American Autmobile Association
Motte
Pirewer
Cersa
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Iere
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Lancheon
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