Ormiston Talks Identity and Detectives in Harrisburg Flat
Chicago writer Ormiston explains he has not hidden, has used a different name, and was found by police after a two month stay. He recalls detectives failing to recognize him at Atlantic City and a train encounter with a newspaper photo. He cites attorney Edward A S Martin and notes he writes radio technical pieces and fiction.
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Harry Donnelly
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United States
Atlantic City
American Detective Society
Amphascador Hotel
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Edward A. S. Martin
Icago
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How to Get Rid of Rheumatic Pain
An advertisement touts Mustang Liniment as a painless remedy for rheumatic pain, claiming fast relief without drugs. It promises deep penetration, no smarting, and muscle looseness, urging readers to buy through their druggist today.
Harrisburg Man Prefers Ordinary Life Over Disguise
The subject, a man named Ormiston, says he travels light and avoids disguises, walking past police stations in Harrisburg and dining regularly at the same restaurant and another local spot. He claims authorities have not pursued him aggressively and recalls moving between major cities while using a typewriter for work.
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Harrisburg
Ormiston to Be Prosecuted in Los Angeles Case
Deputy District Attorney B. J. Dennison said Kenneth G. Ormiston will be prosecuted on the same charges as others tied to the Angellus Temple case. He noted two Los Angeles detectives would be sent to meet Ormiston and “see that he Teaches Los Angeles.”
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International News Service
Los Angeles
Ormiston
B. J. Dennison
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Angelus Temple
Aimee Semple McPherson
Amsinnie Kennedy
Lorraine Wiseman-Seilaff
Samuel Blake
Dennison
Keyes Seeks Ormiston Return in McPherson Case
Los Angeles prosecutor Asa Keyes, in Washington to testify in the Fall-Doheny oil case, seeks to have Kenneth G. Ormiston, former Angelus Temple radio operator, returned to California after his arrest in Harrishurz Pa. Keyes will pursue extradition as soon as arrangements allow and then take charge of the McPherson case.
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Washington
Asa Keyes
Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson
Harrishurz
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Angelus Temple
California
McPherson
Divorce suit hinges on pretransfer property claim
A divorce case filed by Mrs. Slaughter rests on a property transfer made before the divorce was granted. The plaintiff alleges a follower of a Negro cult reader styled herself "Mary Reveal" sought a soulmate through religious teachings, impacting the case.
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Mary Reveal
Pan-Am Round-Trip Fare Cut Noted in December Sale
Rates lowered for Pan-Am travel on a round trip from all points with a sale starting December 37 and a 9 day limit ending December 20.
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Pan-Am
New Clue Arises In McPherson Kidnapping Mystery
A jewel charm on a Silver chain and a portable typewriter found during a car search may link Kenneth Ormiston to the Carmel cottage case. Detectives compare the machine’s typing with the ransom note and seek identification via the charm and belongings from Ormiston’s car.
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Minnie Kennedy
Los Angeles
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Ifohn
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Coolidge Focuses on U S Canals and Hoover Link
The article notes President Coolidge aims to improve canals and other waterways in the United States. It suggests a Coolidge Hoover program, highlighting tariff debates and European concerns while praising domestic progress under Coolidge.
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Coolidge
United State
Statewide Highway Weather Forces Caution on Roads
Miss Mae Hearn of the highway department and the Chamber of Commerce urged motorists to avoid travel unless necessary as heavy rains blanket the state. Many roads, including routes out of San Antonio, become tough going with slick stretches reported statewide.
Dallas Dentist Dr A R Spurgin Found Dead
The body of Dr A L Spurgin a 49 year old Dallas dentist was found in his locked and bolted home after his brother Dr R B Spurgin forced entry. A pistol lay on the bed near the body.
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Spurgin
R. B. Spurgin
Aimee Unconcerned Over Ormiston Arrest
Aimee Semple McPherson said she attached no significance to Kenneth G. Ormiston being found in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. She declared she is not concerned with his whereabouts and is busy with the temple's Christmas program. She denied being Ormiston's companion in Carmel cottage amid the ongoing sensational case.
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Kenneth Ormiston
International News Service
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Aimee Semple McPherson
Kenneth G. Ormiston
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Angelus Temple
Mr. Ormiston
Mexico Railway to Build 15000 Depot at Laredo
International Lines at Nuevo Laredo plans a $15,000 depot to aid passengers entering the United States. Bertram E. Holloway, president of the Mexican railroad, announced the project on Thursday. The new building will improve comfort and reduce delays caused by crossing the Rio Grande, previously forcing travelers to alight miles from the river and wait hours.
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Laredo
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Nuevo Laredo
Bertram E. Holloway
United States
Rio Grands
Barber Kills Self Cleaning Pistol Death Near San Augustine
Tom Moore, 84, barber of Steep Creek six miles south of San Augustine, accidentally shot himself through the heart while cleaning an automatic pistol, causing instant death.
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San Augustine
Tom, Moore
Barber
Steep Creek
Devil Powerful Says Divine Held in Mann Act Case
Reverend Walter G. Jones formerly of Third Baptist church Portland Ore is jailed in Oregon on a Mann Act indictment. He allegedly deserted his wife and daughter to transport Elia Pearl Lee treasurer of his church from Oregon to Los Angeles amid a yearlong affair. He will be moved to Portland for trial.
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Los Angeles
Walter G. Jones
Third Baptist Church
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Elia Pearl Lee
Oregon City
Federal Ag
Slot Machine War Advances As Court Considers Destruction
A petition seeking a destruction order for a slot machine was filed in Ninety-fourth District Court before Judge W W McCrory. A January hearing is set on the petition by District Attorney C M Chambers. The machine's owner is unknown and the petition condemns it as a device designed to rob and skin the public.
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W.W. McCrory
Ninety-fourth District Court
McGrory
Disttrict
C. M. Chambers
Ford mileage contest highlights San Antonio event
Albert Boong of the Petrich Sam Tamber company will lead the San Antonio contingent in a Ford touring car at the Southwest Texas Ford mileage contest in San Antonio on December 13. After defeating 52 entrants in the preliminaries, Koonz drove 44.2 miles per gallon on the Tareda road from Kelly Field. Finalists will be the top mileage drivers from the preliminaries.
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Petrich-Sam Tamber Company
San Antonio
Texas
San’ Antonio
Koonz
Tareda Road
Kelly Field
Sen
Mexican oil firms discuss compliance with new law in Mexico
Mexican oil executives led by Manuel Calero and officials from foreign firms met to resolve legal details under the new Mexican law. By January 1 foreign companies are expected to be in full compliance and their properties registered under the controlling company.
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Mexico
Manuel Calero
Wickett
New York
Messrs
Calero
Green
Branch
Poperties
Chaplin Falls Ill as Divorce Talks Continue
Los Angeles December 9 Chaplin is confined to bed with a slight cold as attorneys try to reach an agreement with his estranged wife. Chaplin has not been informed of his wife’s illness and is under orders to rest. Lawyers confer by telephone and Loyd Wright visits Chaplin’s Beverly Hills home as talks proceed.
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Los Angeles
Charlie Chaplin
Jay Flat
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Thebe
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Wright
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Penny Girl Slain in Chester During Robbery Attempt
The 14 year old Penny Girl Oliver Strickland of Commerce Georgia was shot during an attempted holdup in Chester Pennsylvania and died on the way to hospital. The incident occurred as the assailant fled the scene leaving a homicide behind.
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Oliie Strickland
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