President Hoover Fishes in Florida Before Return to Washington
Universal Service reports President Hoover sailed from Tongeby Florida after a final days fishing the eventful outing marked by superstition and a gaggle of mosquitoes. He invited photographers for a final boat photo as sailfish eluded him while Mrs Breck and others boasted larger catches. The president planned to be at his desk in Washington Monday amid domestic and international duties.
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Youth Kills Girl Without Cause in California
In San Luis Obispo County on February 1, 11 year old Jimmy Achter fired through a window, killing Margaret Pennington, 14, while the Pennington family dined. Authorities say the motive was unknown as Jimmy told officers he saw Margaret’s head in the window and pulled the trigger.
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Old Opera to Have Its Premier Soon
Halle Barony Feb 15 The Opera House will host its first night in over fifty years with Jacquia Offenbach's Mariella a premiere long awaited after the manuscript resurfaced and was copied for the stage Marvelin TM presents the revival marking a rare posthumous debut by the composer and the work’s rediscovery.
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Broker to Appear in Death Probe
James F. Dowd, a Chicago broker and friend of Broadway entertainer Mrs Dorothy Kilg, traveled to Washington to appear before a grand jury investigating the October death of Mrs Aurelia Fischer Dreyfus after a fall from the Potomac Boat Club halcons. Reports from Chicago suggested Dowd could explain events cited by the Dreyfus family as leading to her death.
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Dorothy Kilg
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Stinson Introduces Four Passenger Cabin Monoplane
Chicago February 15 The Stinson Aircraft Corporation Detroit announced the introduction of a new four passenger 210 horsepower cabin monoplane to sell at 3775 at the International Aircraft exposition in St. Louis Previously such planes sold for 10500 to 12500 marking the first major price reduction by a manufacturer to bring airplane costs closer to motor car levels.
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Chicago
Day Juryle ss Bills Slated for Approval
Washington Feb 15 Representative Christopherson Republican of South Dakota announced the House judiciary sub committee will likely recommend passage next Tuesday of the Wickersham law enforcement commission bills for prohibition enforcement. The bills authorize court commissioners to handle minor prohibition cases while barring district attorneys from pressuring convictions under the Jones law.
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Birth of Infant Ends Respite for Man on Reprieve
C. E. Douglas, former auditor of Peoples Ben and Trust, surrendered to sheriff to serve a five to ten year term for exhibiting false bank statements. His newborn son arrived just before his stay of execution ended, after a trial that ended with a conviction for fake statements and a civil award against him.
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Duchess of York Awaiting Stork
London reports a new heir expected to join the Duke and Duchess of York's family within months. If a son, he would be England's future king with Prince of Wales titles tied to marriage prospects. News stirred strong interest as Windsor line continuation appears likely.
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Woman Appointed Harbor Master in Britain
London February 18 A 21 year old woman has been named harbor master at Fealxton Millport on the English Channel. She is the only woman harbor master in Great Britain and her appointment marks a notable milestone for the maritime service.
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Liberty Tomato Crop Undamaged by Cold Weather
Liberty Tozea Feb 15. Dranite the severent cold weather recorded in Vexae for years, the blizzard hoe not damaged tomato plants here protected in hotbeds. County Agent RK Meyers says plants will be large enough to be wet in fields by mid March. About 1,000 reven of Marglobe tomatoes will be planted in Liberty county and marketed cooperatively through recently organized marketing associations.
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Unidentified man dies at city hospital after disturbance
An unidentified man about 35 years old died at the city hospital at 2 24 p.m. Saturday. He was admitted in stupor Friday night and revived enough to cause a disturbance, leading to his removal to the police station. He was returned to the hospital Saturday morning. Death believed caused by poisoned liquor.
Long settlement in estate dispute over Pullman car
In Los Angeles on February 15 a superior court settled the dispute between Claire Haldwin Stocker and Walter T. McGinley former stocker manager. The estate won possession of Stocker’s private Pullman car and dropped action for accounting of alleged moneys due. McGinley was granted $40,000 for alleged indebtedness to Stocker and dropped attempt to foreclose a $370,000 mortgage. Attorney Francie J. Teney for the executor called the settlement a 60-40 proposition.
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Walter T. McGinley
Mesa Manuager
Ousperior Court
Estaty
McGinley Wan
Francie J
Felons Slug Guard Placed in Dungeon at San Quentin
Cal Feb 15 Three convicts were placed in the dungeon here following an attack on a guard during an escape attempt. The incident occurred at San Quentin Prison in California and authorities moved swiftly to secure the facility. The men faced disciplinary actions and ongoing investigation by prison officials.
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Camp Fire Girls Leader Praises American Life
Camp Fire Girls national secretary Edith Kempthorne, in New York after four months abroad, says American girls are unafraid and courageous. She notes exposure to crowds can push risk but yields overall advancement for girls, citing experiences in New Zealand and other nations.
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Ambassador Moore in Grave Illness in California
Alexander P. Moore recently named ambassador to Portugal lies gravely ill in California. He suffers lung and throat infection and was moved from Monrovia Sanitarium to the California Hospital after treatment by Dr. P. G. White.
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INS
Alexander P. Moore
Arabacandor
Porland
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Californian Hospital
Gangster Tony Lombardo slain in Chicago alley
Tony Lombardo, 25, bootlegging racketeer and underworld figure, was found shot dead in an alley in Chicago. The body bore shotgun and revolver wounds, apparently inflicted by two assailants who dragged him and left the shotgun 1% feet from the scene. The killing marks another entry in the city’s crime record as authorities seek suspects.
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Banquet Held by Abba Dabba Pouda Society
Four dozen members of the Abba Dabba Pouda society at San Antonio Timlor College held a banquet in the Rose Room of the Menger Hotel Friday night. The entertainment was provided by British Ramay and Jamie Grove. C. E. Barnes is the sponsor of the society.
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