Family tragedy tragedy in Fort Wayne sparks investigation
In Fort Wayne Indiana a family of Lawrills dies in a gas fueled murder suicide attempt. Kenneth Lawwill a five year old boy dies along with his baby Florence after a note claims they die together. The parents and two sisters perish as gas fills their home and a cloth wedged under a door leaks poison. The note hints at a shared end but chaos follows. Authorities investigate the sequence of deaths and the family tragedy.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Larwills
hatWelodd
Kenneth Larwill
Attorner
Mary
Louise
Florence
Florenta
Bolles
Greaster
Lawler
Chain store tax plan advances in Texas house
Austin February 14 report from the Texas House revenue and taxation committee says a bill to tax chain stores and groups of more than five with a maximum of 100 per unit annually has been recommended. The tax schedule ranges from three dollars for one store to one hundred dollars for six or more units, with filling stations lumber yards and packing houses exempt. The measure mirrors a bill from the regular session last year that died in the senate.
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Austin
Tenis House of Representatives
House
Senate
Plea for Orphans' Home Support by President Eldridge
Mrs. Titus A. Eldridge, president of the Protestant Orphans' Home board of managers, appeals for continued philanthropic support for the Woodlawn Avenue children’s home. She notes the 1833 hardships, states children were clothed educated and cared for, and thanks friends for past generosity while calling for ongoing aid in 1934.
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Woodlawn Avenue
Banders Row
Titus A. Eldridge
Board of Mangers
Army Requests to Revoke Col Lindbergh’s Commission
New York February 14 The army has been asked to revoke Colonel Charles A Lindbergh s commission in the officers reserve corps Arthur W McMahon of New York filed the request accusing Lindbergh of conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman for sending a telegram to President Roosevelt protesting cancellation of mail contracts The decision rests with Major General Dennis F Nolan commander of the Second Corps area who was at Tonawanda New York where his mother died yesterday
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New York
Arny
Charles A. Lindbergh
Officers Reserve Corps
Arthur W. McMahon
Lindbergh
Roosevelt
McMahon
Naval Reserve Air Force
Hhey
Dennis F. Nolan
Governor's Island
Nolan
Tonawanda
N. Y
False Labeling Complaint Filed Against McMehon
A false labeling complaint was filed in County Court Law No 7 on Wednesday against R F McMehon of 1711 West Arby Place by Ranger Steve Mankin. The complaint alleges McMehon placed tobacco dust and Venezuelan red pigment in a Kamala powder labeled package to resemble the original fill.
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R. F. McMehon
West Asrby Place
Steve Mankin
McMa~t
Pistol Complaint Filed Against Man
A man was arrested by Gus Brown, county attorney CG, and charged in Wadzat County with unlawfully carrying a pistol. The case, recorded at the county court, lists a Wednesday filing and mentions a pay-by-cons arrangement in a local classified Money-To-Low section.
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Gus Brown
Billie Breet
Wadzat
Lag No
Dent
Educational Week Chairmen Named
Educational Week chairmen named for the blind’s local educational week set for February 19 to 94 include Mrs. J. Lockwood leading the Braille division of the American Red Cross and Mrs. Preston Dial heading speakers. Other leaders cover music Catholic day Lutheran Missouri Synod and Lions day with co-chairmen for Lions and First Baptist church events.
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J. &. Lockwood
American Red Cross
Preston Dial
P. %. Carson
Henry A. Guerce
William Stevens
Mire
Kerum ‘Beals
World Prayer Day Observed At St Mark's Church
Christians observe World Prayer Day with a four hour program at St Mark's Episcopal church on Friday. The event sponsored by the Protestant Women's Association opens with a candle lighting service at 10:30 a.m. Mrs Arthur Moore chairs the observance.
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Even Land
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Protestant Women’s Association
Arthur Moore
Blue Star Ends Eczema Itching Remedy Ad
A short vintage ad touts a product named Blue Star to relieve eczema itching. It claims the ointment soothes, soaks in quickly, reduces burning, and heals without stinging. Emphasizes safety and reliability for skin irritation relief.
Luckies Cigarettes Promote Smoothness and Throat Protection
Descriptive lines claim Luckies use center leaves for a fully packed cigarette that draws easily and burns evenly. The text emphasizes mild, smooth taste with no loose ends and promises throat protection for a finer experience.
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