Doctor Killed in Chicago Mercy Case Mystery
Dr Bilber Peacock a pediatrician on North Side Chicago was lured by a fake mercy call and shot in his car. Police say motive unclear with robbery and narcotics angles under investigation. widow Ruth Peacock reports his disappearance and police later found his body near Whipple Street. He served as World War I ambulance driver and is survived by wife and a young daughter.
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Peacheh
Brutst
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Peacock
Celdom
Avting
Marlin McCormick
Dain
Netcotic Division
Ruth Peacock
North Whipple Struef
Z, Smale
Buith Cecil
Fi Wnier
Raiders Crack Down At Paddock and Wander Bars
Inspector Lee Miller and state safety agents raided the Paddock club at Commerce and Mary streets, seizing two gaming tables and $55. Thirty minutes later at Wander Bar on Main, Miller arrested a man and seized a table. Four men pleaded guilty to gaming charges in justice courts, paying fines totaling $17.50 each.
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Lee Miller
State Department of Public Safety
Miller
Paddock Club
Commerce and Mary's
Main Avenue
Justics
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Comas
R. J. Dillon
Dock Club
Thieves Loot Cars Parked Downtown in New York
A downtown area reports car thefts targeting parked vehicles. Local authorities urge residents to lock doors and avoid leaving valuables visible as they investigate several incidents. Substantial damage and scattered personal items were found at multiple sites along the avenue.
1500 CCC Workers Hunt Lost Flier
A fragmented wartime notice reports 1500 CCC workers seeking a missing flier. Partial names and places hint at tracing instructions and a response window, with unclear dates and locales.
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CCC
Hunt
Arms of Wanderers Ride to Wisconsin Onboard LaGrocem
Fragmentary text outlines a voyage involving wanderers aboard a vessel named LaGrocem in Wisconsin. Details are incomplete, but references to months and destinations hint at a travel or expedition notice with limited legible names. No clear events, dates, or fully identifiable organizations are present.
Society Notes Highlight San Antonio Social Season
Mrs Shilin Corbhsier and Mrs Jobo He Prester hosted visitors at Mrs Roy Campbell's Welmore road home with 31 guests. District and club events include YWCA board meeting changes,Girl Reserve and Junior Council gatherings, a Glonial dance at San Antonio Country club, Shakespeare Twelfth Night reading, and plans for future galas and charity fundraisers.
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Jobo He Prester
Get
del Preston
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Roy Campbell
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Y. W. GC. AL
North Pins Street
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Workers Education Growy
Edna Hunt
Asovietion
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Nes
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Misses Moliie Mildred Smith
Mina Woodrome
Blanche Dudgeon
Altee Sparks
Oleta Ray
Ralph Moody
Auestianies
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J. R. Audlett
Frank Wragley
Fire Girl Reserve
Max Morrison
E. Quincy Street
N'Clork
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Emil Mueller
Ruth &. Hawins
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Business Girls
Felix H. Ulrich
Fort Worth
Rupert Gresham
Messy Wives Club
San Antonio Country Club
Bark Moore
Willard Bernan
Margaret Marcua
San Antonio
National Junior Council of Jewish Women
Sah Fedto Avenue
Scions of Banking Firms Enter Moving Pictures
Hollywood chatter notes Peter Hamilton grandson of D B Morgan joins Paramount in finance while Marian Wolfe nephew of Barney Beruch acts in Love Before Breakfast. Warner Bros and others sign talents. Governor Alfred E. Smith visits studios. Jane Withers signs new Fox contract. many stars seen at events as New Year ends.
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Louella
Angeles
Jan
Peter Hamilton
D. B. Morgan
Paramount
Hamilton
Marian Wolfe
Barney Beruch
Carrie Lombard
Wolfe
Hollywood
Alfred
Slo
Southern Methodists
Mary Bickford
Herold Lloyd
Science Gets Inning On Radio Broadcast Schedule
Tonight on the Columbia network several programs air including Bearthets of the Untown with Dr John B Buwalnds of Caltech discussing earthquakes and Drama of the Stiles on unknown planets likely ending the sun. A dozen bands and other weathered acts fill the lineup from 5 to 9 pm with various orchestras and stations across KTsa WN stations.
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Columbia Network
ETSA
John B. ‘Buwalnds
California Institute of Technology
Magda Planetarium
New York
Tin Nation
Side Show At Dull Washington Golf and Politics
Among delinquents was a navy commander tied to a senator. Returning from golf Borah and his wife parked across the street near the Democratic National Committee. They strolled up the drive and placed required cards at the front door. The scene hints at nomination chances amid public event and sport attire details.
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Washington, D. G
Navy
Thelma Todd Death Theories Return To Court
Los Angeles authorities and the district attorney shifted to a death by own action theory in Thelma Todd's December beach garage death. Grand jury testimony by Ida Lupino suggested attempts to stage an accidental death. Two witnesses will be questioned to explain Todd’s possible motive, while Roland West reported receiving threatening letters amid the mystery.
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Los Angeles
Gan
Thelma
Depictiva
Comedienne
Ida Lupine
Miss Todd
Roland West
Filiny
Todd
Cranks
Slaying of Woman Ruled Accidental in Chicago
CHICAGO, Jan. 4. The shotgun slaying of Elsie Henneman, 25, wife of a paint shop union official, was ruled accidental by investigators. They said two gunmen aimed at her husband, George Henneman, as she sat beside him. a fatal shot struck her head. Tetley Henneman expressed fear of further harm.
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Elsie Heineman
George
Henneman
Tetley Henneman
Central Christian Installation Set For New Officers
Central Christian Church will install new officers at a Sunday service. Officials include W. H. Locke PF. Cilette W. J Fyres J.D. Trans elders Nomer Adams Dxmovan Caldwell Zack Calr E. G. Garvey De J. M. Hou BH. Z. Hughes Preston N. Jar hoc J. Arthur Bandkin Raymond H. Willams D Pitts Sr. David W. Safich and deaconesses Mrs. George W. Jonts Mim Leo Howell
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Nomer Adams
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J. M. Hou
BH. Z. Hughes
Preston N. Jar
Political tension on eve of Congress battles
Uproar over a GOP strength forecast contrasts with Democratic fears of a nationwide shift. Reports say West and Midwest gains could tilt the House, while Senate races in Idaho South Dakota Kansas Wyoming New Mexico Oregon and Montana loom. Navy procurement and a White House card ritual add to a tense Washington scene as return to Congress nears.
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Mapoe
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Borah
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Kansas
Wyoming
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt Guests Turn Tea Visit Into Long Call
A brief encounter ends with Mrs Roosevelt inviting visitors into the home for tea. The guests, described as flustered, stay for more than an hour of polite conversation and formal attire before finally taking their leave.
Spiritualists Unite Churches in San Antonio
The First and Second Unit Spiritualist churches consolidate under pastors Rev. Harl H Sutliff and Rev. Nellie Sulit. Meetings will be held at the Akers chapel, uniting congregations in a shared ministry.
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Harl H Sutliff
Neliie Sulit
Hele
Akers Chape
Guest Ministers to Preach at Tobin Hill Services
Guest ministers will preach at both Sunday services at Tobin Hill Presbyterian Church this week with additional services through Friday. Rev TM Mo Curehet missionary to Africa will address the US a.m. service, and Rev Brooks I Dickey, Western Texas presbyter, at the 7 20 p.m. service. An address is planned by Rev A Writcell of Washe ingly D Cy sill at spiritual chapel 69 Trenton Avenue ab p.m. Sunday.
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Montay
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Trenton Avedue
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