Death takes son of Edison in Springfield hotel tragedy
Thomas A. Edison Jr aged 59 died of coronary thrombosis in a Springfield hotel while returning from New Hampshire to East Orange New Jersey. He traveled with chauffeur and W H Hildebrand Edison used alias I J Griffin to avoid notice. Survived by wife Beatrice A Faison and multiple siblings and half siblings. A small classified ad for used radios appears at end.
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San Antonio News Roundup of Local Residents Travels
San Antonio social notes detail residents returning from visits to Houston Port Arthur and Galveston along with trips to Chicago Santa Monica Monterrey Saltillo Helotes Kerrville and Dallas. Several couples and individuals plan upcoming events at hotels and homes, with engagements and hosting duties noted.
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Mexico
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Kerrville
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Sheir
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Buffalo
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Deluge Strikes Genoa Killing Six and Hurting Dozens
A violent surge of water swept Genoa harbor after a day of fierce storms. Six people died and at least 50 were injured as ships were driven from moorings and waterfront structures damaged. The liner Gente i Savoie broke free, several vessels adrift, cranes toppled, and nine tankers were blown off course.
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Gente i Savoie
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Troops Guard Tepin as Labor Demonstration Rattles Navalt
Telegrams received by El Executior report Inderal troops guarding Tepin, capital of Navalt state, after a labor demonstration against Governor Pana. The dispatch notes the tense scene in Mexico City area as workers protest.
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Blast at Mine Attributed to Inter-Mine Warfare
A dynamite blast attributed to the Inter-Mine Union warfare destroyed the engine room of the Valler Coal company mine in Benton on August 26. The explosion damaged bailers, hoisting gear, and leather apparatus, leveling a one story brick building with damage estimated at $100,000. No injuries were reported.
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Scotty and lamp halt sale of Boreaux house
A scubty dog and a kerosene lamp spoiled a house deal for Harry Bareaux of 421 Avondale Avenue Boreaux who came from New York 30 days ago to pelt one house. The lamp broke loose dragging the table as Boreaux fled to the door. Fire department arrived too late and the house burned with damage estimated at 3000 dollars.
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Pleats Take Fashion Spot This Fall
New York fashion notes show pleats dominating fall styles in unexpected places. Pleated sleeves and skirts appear on gowns and sportswear, with pleated scarves and handbags. soft jersey two piece dresses in gray and natural hues lead the season.
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Report Spurs Aionaper Hunt
A nationwide search by city, state, and federal authorities intensified today after a tip that a man resembling gangster William Mahan, wanted for the Weyerhaeuser kidnap-taping, was seen near Westminster, Maryland, driving a sedan with Ohio license plates.
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Mercedes Reports New Oil Discovery
Mercedes reports a new oil strike nine miles north of the town as Union Sulphur’s two wildcat wells come in at a rate of about 400 barrels per day on a two hour test. The oil originates from a new deep horizon at 7490 to 7497 feet and differs from the Mercedes field opened last April. Initial tests indicate a specific gravity near 0.84 with a heavy, sulfurous content.
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Man Found Dead Believed Texan Near Estancia
ESTANCIA New Mexico Aug 21 The body of a man officers said they believed was Truman Settle of Plainview Texas was found last night on the Santa Fe railroad right of way east of here. Officers said the man apparently either had fallen from a train or fallen in an attempt to board a moving train.
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Flainview
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Ten Thousand Coal Miners Walk Out in Schuylkill District
About 10,000 miners in the St Nicholas central breaker district of Schuyl Ill ecurity joined a strike today. Strike leaders said all 10 mines in the area were shut down by the walkout as workers demand equalization of working time across the 10 categories.
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Independents Fight Acreage Proration Hearing
Independent operators countered major producers at a railroad commission hearing on acreage proration factors for production. In other news, Paramount announced Willard Robertson to star in The Virginia Judge with director Edward Sedgwick attached to the Walter O Kelly project.
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Kidney health warning urges rapid daily cleansing
An alarming health warning claims kidneys flush out 3 pounds daily and urges quick action to eliminate waste. It describes pain, backache, sleepiness, swelling and eye puffiness as signs of danger, urging immediate steps to prevent severe illness.
Fall Handbag Parade Showcases New Leather Designs
New York August report reviews fall handbag fashions highlighting leather varieties such as frogback antelope suede puffed calf saddle leather alligator pigskin and ostrich. Top handles remain popular with roomy soft structures and novel fasteners monograms and security features including gilt padlocks keyholes and metal button details.
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Claremore plans Rogers Memorial in Oklahoma
Claremore moves to build a 2600 museum to honor Will Rogers on a 20 acre site bought for his future home. The facility would display the humorist's writings personal belongings and Indian artifacts. A gas rate hearing in Austin set a preliminary railroad commission session for Wednesday on the Fort Worth dispute.
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Customs Officers Waive Hearing in Rio Grande Slaying
DEL RIO August 26 United States Customs Officers Cole Blackwell and Esl Franks waived hearing on charges tied to the August 21 pitched battle near the Rio Grande during a smuggler killing. By mutual agreement District Attorney Julian LaCrosse and U S District Attorney W R Smith the trio were placed under $1000 bonds awaiting grand jury action November 4.
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Crosby Studio Walls Covered with Autographs
Colleqts Autographe Bing Crosby, currently engaged in Two for Tonight at Paramount, decorates his studio office with autographed pictures of screen and stage stars, creating a gallery of notable figures.
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