True Story of Killings Told by Ruth Judd
Phoenix dispatch describes Winnie Ruth Judd recounting a self defense tale and the hiring of a physician to dissect bodies linked to eight murders. She claims involvement by Agnes Samuelson and Mrs Leroi, details a pistol and an iron, and asserts a second escape from an asylum as officers move her to a hospital ward.
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Ruth Judd
Phoenix
Ariz
Dez
Winnie Ruth Judd
Mes Dita
Yuma
Los Angrirs
Wt. Judd
Jidd
Sierte
Newoun
Agnes Alin Teroat
Hedvig Batnvelson
Sanietson
Los Angeles
Phrystaian
Angeles
Turia
Miss Samuelson
Mes. Leroi
Dr. Judd
Milks Samuelson
Mrs. Judd
Sammy
Weather Summary for Texas and Vicinity
Partly cloudy conditions forecast for San Antonio with a variable wind and mild temperatures. Saturday highs near 76 and Saturday night around 48 degrees, Sunday warmer with light to gentle winds. East Texas into the coast shows partly cloudy nights and warmers in the west. West Texas mainly fair Saturday night and Sunday, with warmer readings in central areas.
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San Antonio
East Texas
Warner
Nord
West Texas
Wes
Italy Peace Pledge Told in Chamber of Forces and Guilds
Italian Foreign Minister Count Galesti Clana decried staying out of the war by agreement with Germany and restated Italy’s pledge to peace. He said Milan talks last May settled on avoiding questions that could spark disputes for years. He urged firmness in protecting land, sea traffic, prestige, and future power, and opposed Balkan alliance or neutral powers. He criticized Anglo-Russian mutual aid deals and blamed postwar treaties for Europe’s wars.
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Rome
Dee
Count
Paseis
Italy
Ro Wettat
Maé Iq
Cline
Aloe
Moceaw
Berlin
Russia
Gersmany
Glano
Europe
Foreign Actress Plunges to Death in New York Hotel
Lola j Laszlo a 21 year old Hungarian film actress and daughter of composer Atadar Laszlo fell from a tenth floor apartment in the Hazon Brevevick von Oppenheim building onto a Gladstanm hotel roof. Witnesses heard a shriek and saw the body fall as detectives questioned Von Oppenheim who said he was a family friend at a party to celebrate his departure for California. Laszlo had reportedly fought two duels in Hungary and later arrived aboard the liner Manhattan. Her father, neighbors say, is a motion picture writer.
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New York
Lola J Laszlo
Atadar Laszlo
Hazon Brevevick von Oppenheim
Gladstanm Hotel
Fenre
Miss Lasche
Willian, Fox
James
Brady
von Opnenbeim
H Hmself
Miss Laws
California
Jopkin
Germany
Miss. Laszlo
Manhattan
Maren
Ie ‘Gudapert
Artress
Sap Ship Tests British Blockade From Rotterdam
The Japanese freighter Bays Meru sailed from Rotterdam with German potash and machinery for what may be Britain’s first test of the blockade against Germany. Negotiations in London delayed departure while it was unclear if Britain had approved the cargo. The ship had been held in Rotterdam for negotiations before the export ban announced November 27.
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Hotterdam
Great Britain
Rotterdam
London
Grenna Oulpia
Tepes
Heutral
Wyatt Bomb Plot Trial Captures Dallas Headlines
A jury weighs the fate of E. Wyatt after testimony detailing an alleged bombing at the home of a Wasaybier secretary following a rejected advance. Prosecutors push for life imprisonment as lawyers wrap up final arguments amid sensational claims of intimate liaisons and motive.
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Dallas
Des
Tony
Wyatt
Janky Ox
Wasaybier
Wevange
Texas
Miss Mary
MiNer
Hla
Tha Wenth
Weather Forecast Promises Warmer Weekend Sunshine
Sol notes continued sun and warm weather for the weekend. Forecasters predict Saturday and Sunday will bring picnickers sunshine with a high near 76 and a low around 48.
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Sonanwavo Wenthee
Chunber of Commerce
Arbor
Weston seismograph records moderate quake near northwest
The Weston college seismography stallion reported a moderate earthquake today, likely in Japan, with the shock felt around 4:29 a.m. Eastern Standard Time from 500 Wiles northwest. Reverend James Z. Devlin noted the event as a probable prewar era occurrence.
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Weston
Macs
Tee
Weston College
Dapan
James Z. Devlin
Panama's President Dies After Heart Attack
Panama City reports the death of Dr. Dian Demossenes Arogemena, president of the Republic of Panama, from heart disease after a November attack and hospitalization. Vice President Fer-1 Himdex Jaen succeeds as acting president. Cathedral bells tolled, and the body was moved toward the capital as the nation mourned.
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Panama
Dian Demossenes Arogemena
Republic of Paria
Anyab Pertonaing
Pir
Exqnier
Himdex
Soviet gains and Finnish countertack in northern Finland
Reports from Helsinki say Russian troops advance steadily through northern Finland while Finnish forces mount a counterattack. Diplomats note Finland’s plea to stop the invasion. Moscow has not acknowledged broadcasts. Northern sectors near Salmijarvi and Bothnia remain contested as winter conditions persist.
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Helsinki
Finland
Vaino Togner
Russia
Deadline Set for Nazi Battleship to Leave Port
Montevideo reports a Uruguayan panel found the Graf Spee seaworthy and set a 5 p.m. Sunday deadline for Captain Hans Langsdorf to sail. Britain remains wary outside as the war court battles for control of the River Plate waters.
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Montevideo
Germany
Hans Longedorff
Britain
Ajax
Achilles
Exeter
Grot Spee
Battle Damwee
Miso
Graf Spee
Sheir
Uruguay
Leveitarint
Urite Hunv
Finnish high command reports Russian destroyer sunk
Fragmentary military reports claim a Russian destroyer was sunk by shore batteries in the outer Turku archipelago. Initial counts also mention capture of 40 Russian tanks and the Russian advance guard driving west of Kiantadarvi with many troops surrounded in the lake area.
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Suamuscalmi
Red Army
Kiantadarvi
Decisive fight near Pitkajaryi as Russian advance nears
War report from Svanvik Norway at the Finnish border states a potentially decisive clash looms near Pitkajarvi. Russian motorized columns move from Rorsligich toward Salmi Jaevi while Finns reportedly seize new positions near Pitkajarvi.
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Salmi- Jaevi
Somea 1
Kuvermnaerkii
Chamberlain Skips Tea On Front Line Visit
British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, during a second day inspection of expeditionary forces in France, declined tea with officers and stated he has not had tea for ten days and did not intend to start now. He noted preferring honesty over bowing to habit, as he toured the western front.
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Farig
Det
Pvj
Chamberlain
France
Toynadr Taree
Lomrlime
Western Front
Chamiberk
Woman and Man Slain at Office Party
In New York a violent incident at a pre Christmas party in a company office left a woman and a man dead from gunshot wounds. The victims were identified as Margaret, 20, and the other as a male employee. Police reported a chaotic scene with a fast, deadly exchange of shots disrupting the gathering.
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New York
Ae Margaret Inn
Liverpool
Vesuvius Eruption Updates From New Lava Flows
Naphes reports two new streams of lava descending the mountainside toward Valley and Covzietig as officials warn of no imminent danger to the prominence. Monitoring teams say lava rivers began overnight and continued through the day with activity at the volcano’s base and ongoing operations on its slopes.
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Vasivius
Norwegian ships sink off British coast in early report
Two Norwegian steamers struck mines and sank off Britain’s northeast coast. Ten men reported missing, seven injured, and 30 rescued. Captains named from Ragui Isleok and Ragui area. Rosterdam report notes Ursus sinking after explosion near the English coast with survivors aboard Live Nethtyids steamer Brinda. Netherlands and Greek steamer Ger Nune aid rescued crews from sunk BELT near Atlanta.
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London
Dre
Anines
Brituhys
Wilts
H. C
Peter Indhussid
Gernune
Atlanta
All Quiet, Western Front Report: Sparse War Update
Paris dispatch notes no significant events reported. German command communique echoes minimal activity. Dec 18 item cites absence of major developments. reflects routine fronts with no spiral actions described.
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Western Front
Erhitn
Gerwat Hie
Train Wrecked by West Coast Gales
Gusting west coast winds wreak havoc on coastal rail lines causing extensive damage to tracks and service delays. Officials issued warnings as crews assess wreckage and safety measures amid ongoing storm conditions along the Pacific coast.
War at a Glance AP summary Uruguay warship ultimatum
The dispatch reports Montevideo Uruguay warning a trapped German warship to leave port by tomorrow afternoon or be interned. Rome says Italy remains out of war by agreement with Germany. Finns report recapture of Suomussalmi then withdrawal. A Flemish negotiation offer is ignored and sea lane losses rise.
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Associated Press
Montevideq
Uruguay
Rome
Ciano
Italy
Germany
Helsinki
Suomussalmi
Moscow
London
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Ucussiats
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U.S
Foreign Office
Salmijary
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Bothnia
Plaivte Ski Toons
Warn
OHS
Paris
Communiana Lodey
Seattle
Okhiy
Pacific Yarthwest
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