Massie Case Ends in Commute Pardons Debated
The Massie Fortescue case ends as Governor Judd commutes the four defendants’ sentences after a racially charged trial. Navy personnel involved face no discipline, while Attorney General Hewitt and Darrow debate federal action for full pardons. Congressman Thatcher leads a 104-member petition seeking unconditional pardon.
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Thalia Messie
Navy
Ward Wortmen
Massie
Harry Hewitt
Clarence Darrow
Defense
Lal
Hewitt
Judd
Congress
Thatcher
Kentucky
Kahahawaiast
Darrow
George S. Leisure
John C. Kiley
Charles S. Devis
Qanu Island
Fengeeutor Ty Ortescue
Maryse
Consright
Crilversit Serv
Ane
Honolulu
Une
Massie-Fortescue
Joe Kahahawat
Fortescue
Hawaii
German Doctor's Remedy Promises Quick Cleanse
An ad touts Adlexika as a German remedy for stomach gas pressure and bowel cleanse. It claims no aloe or senna and promises relief in days, with a gentle cleanse in hours, marketed by Saidie leading drug stores and Simitees-Waewers locations.
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Dolor
Saidie
Waewers
Smeama health and happiness message in garbled text
Fragmentary note pledges better health and happiness to you but offers unclear guidance on drug quantity and treatment duration. The text appears as a promotional or personal message with distorted phrasing and missing context.
Stolen Ring Found On Suspect Body In Police Action
Police recovered a $400 diamond ring stolen from Lyle Sellards of 1107 Howard Street. A 20 year old woman was arrested in connection with the theft after the ring was found hidden on her person during processing at headquarters. She denied the theft and charges are pending.
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Lyle Sellards
Howard Street
Bellards
Nolice
Russia Expected to Import Wheat
Washington May 5. Agriculture department grain officials say Russia likely bought world wheat, possibly taking North American stocks. They note a short crop last year and rationing used to fund new plantings and export demand.
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Washington, Pd.c
Agriculture Department
Debt Payment in Silver Is Urged by Somers
Washington May 5. Chairman Somers of the house committee on silver says conditions would improve if foreign nations are allowed to pay debts in silver. New Yorker proposed the president accept before July 1 1936 silver payments at one and a half fine ounces per dollar owed.
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Washington, D. C
Somers
House
New Yorker
Fugitive Slain by Houston Detective
Houston detective Morrison killed Federico Valdez, a 27 year old Mexican, during a chase ending in a short street. Valdez allegedly advanced with a knife and Morrison faced murder charges, released on a $1 bond.
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Houston
Olly
Angua W
Morrison
Federico Valdez
Valdez
Roosevelt Sure of Wyoming Support At Democratic Convention
Cheyenne Wyoming May 7 Approximately two thirds of the 199 votes to be represented at the Democratic state convention in Casper next week have been pledged to Governor Franklin D Roosevelt of New York for the party s presidential nomination. Only 100 votes were necessary to assure Roosevelt of Wyoming s all delegates to the National convention.
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Roosevelt
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wyo
Casper
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Light's Freetal Directory Twelfth Issue Ad
Small retail note promoting the twelfth issue of The Light's Freetal Directory available at Pleely Wiggly stores. Highlights mention location and accessibility for readers seeking the directory.
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the Light
False Teeth Comfort Tips From The Pharmacy
A quirky old advice note speaks of false teeth not embarrassing anyone by dipping or slipping during daily use. It suggests keeping dentures in place for comfort and freshness, with practical tips from drug stores.
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Gil Fagheth
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Ies Otrero
Navy Department
Yates Stirling
Hawaiian Naval District
Thomas H. Massie
San Francisco Naval District
Stirling
A. O. Jones
Edward J. Lord
Joseph Kahnhawal
John
Kelley
Anecne
Adams
Hoover
House Judiciary Committee
Chatman
Lisrinent
Seg
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Salling
San Antonio
Moscow
Cloverbloom
Sal Shing
Poteet
Idaho
Texas
Delicatessen
Han Tedeo Ave
Fredericksburg Road
Jarre Laat
Sam Houston
Chase & Sanborn Folger's
Medicim Size
Ale
Kraft
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