Kidnap Plot Breaks With Arrests And Ransom Talks
A Chicago area kidnap ring led by Harold Conliffe and others is under police pursuit after seven suspects confessed to abducting an automobile magnate Gaynor and planning Chicago kidnappings for ransom totaling 31 million. Arrests were made and negotiations continue as authorities seek Gaynor’s release and possible death penalty consideration for principals. A senator’s son, David M. Barkley, faces a separate hearing for reckless driving.
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Gayner
Harold Conliffe
Chicago
Tulaln
Garpar
Crystal Lake
Gaynor
James McCormick
Choy
Hardy Ers
Assuseant
Pune
Aideeping
Detroit
Wildam Tig Bill Tews
Frank Cerson
Hayre Burns
Seksen
James O'Brien
Bertin Hanns
Arthur Brown
Washington
David M. Barkley
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Carl
Toba T. Cilmare
Cardui Ad Claims Back Pain Relief in 19th Century Ad
An archaic medical advertisement touts Cardui as a cure for terrible back pains and weakness. It features a plaintiff Mrs Alice Murphy and depicts drastic improvement after use, claiming restored strength and health despite severe ailments. The text mimics a testimonial style common in period ads.
Crack flyers try student roles at Kelly Field
A group of army fliers led by First Lieuts Odas Moon and T. W. Blackburn along with Capt. J. E. Moore return to student status at Kelly Field to gain another rating. The scene shifts as professors teach classes with these pilots acting as students in a curious training exercise.
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Kelly Field
Odas Moon
T. W. Blackburn
J. E. Moore
Local Spotlight Notices Show Town Visits and Guests
A stream of visitors and hosts fills the spotlight notes from Beeville to Eagle Pass and San Antonio. Residents greet relatives, friends, and guests such as Mrs A A Frank, Mrs Mark Beau, Revs A Waylor, and Mr and Mrs from various towns, with many spending Easter or weekends in nearby cities.
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Arthur Morrie
Frank Poster
Pleasanton
San Antonio
Bee
W. Thrown
Heeville
Ram Antoni
Mies Brown
Caldsrell
Smith Supporters Claim Governor Has Iowa's Votes
Smith supporters argue the governor secured Iowa's electoral votes amid disputed counts. The ambiguous text references party figures, dates, and regional tensions as supporters claim victory while opponents question the ballot outcomes.
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Smith
Iowa
Unclear OCR fragment on a domestic tragedy
Fragmentary text mentions poisons, self harm, a husband, children, and names that appear garbled. No coherent event, date, or location usable. Summarization limited by unreadable OCR. core ideas about a suicide and family references remain speculative.
Knights of Air Seek Added Rating by Attending School
Cadets at the Air Service Advanced Flying School consult Captain Tabu I Monte and Lieutenants Moon and Wey Bingkourn to join a observers course. They aim to augment their World War pilot ratings with new air observer qualifications.
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Knights of Air Seek
Adhe Aekuel du
Tabu I. Monte
Mirsyp
Oius Moon
Bhonis Wey Bingkourn
Air Comue
Sctiool
Kelly Geld Hivved
Moore
Eerior
Steadar
Young Cox Freed on Charge He Ran Laborer Down
James M. Cox, former Ohio governor and 1920 Democratic presidential hopeful, had a simple assault charge dropped after a Fifth Avenue incident. He still faces counts of leaving the scene of an accident and driving while intoxicated. Cox, a Yale senior, was arrested March 31 after a police chase during which shots were fired. a laborer identified him as the driver after the collision.
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Sew
York
UPI
James M. Cox
Ohio
Connertina
Ata
Fifth Avenue
Young Cox
Ali Cout
Cox
Yale
Yong
Children Visit White House For Annual Eye Roll
Children gather at the White House on a chilly April day, lining up for an annual event tied to a govern ment initiative. The scene features Washington youngsters and officials. coverage notes the ceremonial aspects and local color of the tradition.
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White House
Washington
Che
Mpton
Mase
Byrd Airplane Flown Into Gold Area during North West Expedition
General report on Byrd and crew flying over Reindeer Lake Manitoba and Northwestern Canada prospecting for gold. Bennet and Balchen with Canadian Western Airways completed a short flight from Le Bas to the gold country, claiming multiple sites and evaluating a nearby claim valued at about 24 000 dollars. Crosby and Crosgan, Alaska fliers, plan to return with Fokker planes to support further prospecting. Also notes test results for a 6000 pound Ford plane and announces Dave Watson's candidacy for Bexar County District Attorney in the Democratic primary.
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Weno
Struthard Byrd
South Vale
Bernt Bibben Ajul Floyd Bengell
Yilots
Fields
Reindeer Lake
Manitoba
Byrd
Sony of Prospectors
Lo Bus
Bennete Guid
Yalehen
Ald
Mes Ussvei Plad
Canadian Western Airways
le Bas
Arly
Bennett
Kenneth
Joseph Crosgan
Sennett and Balchen
Winnipeg
Lie Company
Canada
Dave Watson
Bexar County
Democratic Party
Hig Tuy
Fragmentary notes recounting a late night voyage incident
The readable fragments describe a voyage westward with uncertain names and places. A person is said to be injured or alert after an event, with references to a trip, a night, and ensuing recovery amid unclear local details and scattered names.
Explosion wrecks house on the Chicago West Side
A blast shattered a home on the Chicago West Side last night, damaging two nearby buildings and injuring a few residents. Police suspect an explosion tied to a to rack build and Industrial concerns, with the building owned by Harry Sameky of a local company.
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Pall
Pera
Pakadena
Guilit
Albert
Ouse
Chicago
Atory Bnnding
Batah
Wan Cespurnibie
Harry Sameky
Uw Espeenr Company
Regents Meet in Galveston to Set Budgets Today
Regents in Galveston consider budgets for the University at Austin and the medical college. The session opens today as part of the university council agenda.
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Galveston
Galviston
Vex
Urs
University At” Austin
Medical College
Coxus Regents
Ceesion
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