Wife Takes Own Life as Protest
Waukegan telegram reports Charles Wickham attended the funeral of his former sweetheart a day early against his wife's wishes. Upon returning home he found Mrs Wickham unconscious in their kitchen. She died soon after.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1931
Page
15
Waukegan telegram reports Charles Wickham attended the funeral of his former sweetheart a day early against his wife's wishes. Upon returning home he found Mrs Wickham unconscious in their kitchen. She died soon after.
An advertised cure claims Prescription A-2851 relieves long standing rheumatic aches by targeting uric acid and dissolving the chalky deposits. The ad touts decades of pharmacy dispensing and over a million uses, urging readers to obtain the remedy today from their druggist.
An old advertisement claims a popular prescription removes uric acid and rheumatic pains. It touts a Bayer style cure, promises dramatic relief within days, and oversells the product as safe, opiate free, and guaranteed. It urges readers to visit Somm ers Drug Stores for a bottle and renewed vitality.
Fragmented text references remedies for a stubborn cough and sleepless nights. Mentions various medicines and sedatives, including warnings about side effects and questionable effectiveness. No clear patient names or dates are identifiable from the readable portion.
Open Forum letter questions charity game economics, claiming teams received $30,000 each for short events, while a park rental of $15,000 and other expenses totaled $21,000 with no benefit to charity. The writer mocks the arrangement and cites Milt Gross.
The state rested its case in a Lewisberg murder trial as Minnie Saal faces testimony about a 1 year old stepson Mickes who died in October 1930 from scalding. Defense moves to strike nurse Alma Clator Doke's statements about Mickes last words including a prayer for his mother to be kinder to the other children.
CUICAGO Der 4 4 percent Daniel Gilday officer of the Engleroot Lag and Order league held by police pending outcome of an abdominal wound. Witnesses say Kool was shot when he and companion Alkema paused to offer services. Alkema and Kool described Gillay as intoxicated and acting in self defense.
New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District, comprising Moria and Lawson counties, votes today to choose a successor to the late Ernest H. Ackerman. The campaign centers on support or repudiation of President Hoover, drawing national attention as a Democratic victory could widen the party's House majority.
In San Angelo Texas last night Terry Sterrett drug store owner shot at a man approaching his garage with a large gum of money. McAfee, former Central fire station operator, was killed. Mrs Sterrett was wounded in the shoulder as she rushed to help her husband.
Washington notes the Parole Board is considering Albert J. Fall's release after his nine year and one day sentence in New Mexico State Prison for fraud. Chairman Wood stated the case is under consideration and not yet complete.
Fragmented OCR text describes a debate over voyages and governance aboard a board. It references dainty excursions, palatial literature, and a Dean’s note about preventing foreign ships from reaching a harbor. The passage is garbled with unreadable phrases and misread names.
A brief note reports President Von Windenbure granting the Broening government near unlimited power to raise duties to a prohibitory level in a short decree. The decision signals a major tariff shift amid ongoing political tension.
Sid Bwith operator of a Houston service station reports a robbery by one of ten men who drove in and stole the cash register containing $29 last night. The incident occurred around 9:00 p m and Crock 2400 is listed for contact. The tele weather edition of The Bis ui ol mentions the event.
Secretary Hyde examined material on beer benefits for farmers in a lengthy inquiry. The review sought to determine if reintroducing beer would boost farmers' profits and address solicited aid, with ongoing analysis of potential effects and economic impact.
Mrs Aton Oak, age ninety one, shared how she keeps youthful with regular bouserwerk, a nightly routine she calls essential. She celebrated her ninety first birthday with white wood-pilking and song, then ended the day with a final dag.
Washington reports a revival of bandit activity in Nicaragua. American chargé d affaires at Managua Willard Beaurie told the State Department. In a clash at Villa Nueva on November 27, five bandits were killed. Classified ads list wind and curl pieces under Classification 131, Light.
Deteriorating ties between Jugoslavia and Bulgaria flare as Slavin rejects King Voris’s apology for damage at the Jugoslavian Legation. Demonstrations over the Neuilly treaty provoked rioting. Jugoslavia pledges punishment for rioters.
A Neshaminy creek bridge near Newton Pa collapsed yesterday killing Wal Ross II. The fatal incident occurred as he sat in his automobile when the bridge gave way. Authorities investigated the collapse and the scene was reported by local press.
A 67 year old grandmother, Mrs. Ann Baranski, was found guilty by a jury in a Chicago court yesterday. She faced charges of complicity with her son, killed in the robbery, and Tarol Marcell, who testified for the state, helped convict her.
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