Mystery extortion plot targets banker in Pasadena
In Pasadena on May 27 a critically wounded man described as Jack Williams became the focal point of federal agents investigating a $72,000 extortion plot against Herbert D. Ivey, a wealthy Southern California banker. Agents pursued the gunman’s true identity, his hideout, and the other ten named in Humstong notes. a shootout with Ivey’s would-be impersonator left Williams and Detective Lieutenant Perry Archer wounded, with Archer reportedly out of danger and Williams uncertain to survive.
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Calif
Tedersl
Herbert D. Ivey
California
Tru
Jack Wiliams
S Williams
Lieutena
Perry Archer
Santa- Fino
Archer
Williams
Donald Wood Signed For Dickens Picture
Universal Service reports Donald Wood, age 18, chosen by Warner Bros to portray Charles Darnay in The Tale of Two Cities. The piece notes industry chatter about casting, with Selznick borrowing Wood from Warner’s for the role, amid broader Hollywood gossip and upcoming projects involving Zasu Pitts and Slim Summerville, Mary Astor, Fay Wray, and others.
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Squella
Parsons Motion Picture
Universal Service, Inc
Los Angeles
Donald Wood
Wolly
Wood
Donald
Warner Bros
Ronald Colman
Zesu Pitts
Slim Summerville
Slim
Zasu
Universal
Someohe
Hugh O'Connell
Pitts
Aten Kandel
David Diamond
Warner Brothers
Arthur Caesar
Hollywood
Count Carpagna
Mary Astor
Mary
Franklyn Thorpe
Mary Isne
Fay Wray
Zondon
John Monk Saunders
the Fead
Gouverneur Morris
Farm Values Reveal Gain Across Western Plains
Washington May 27 The Parm real estate sates ad vanced three points to within eight points of the 1912 14 average for the year ending March 1 1935 The 1933 valuation was the lowest since 1942 or 74 per cent of the 1912 1814 average In the western plains drought area farm prices were at a low ebb with Texas and Oklahoma Panhandle regions still suffering drought but the state shows a general increase over last year with gains of about three points.
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Washington
Parm
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Plains
Texas
Oklahoma
Panhandle
Malcontents Urged to Capital March Opens Roster
In Los Angeles on May 27, veteran Royal Robertson urged expanding the planned march to Washington. Unable to muster a solid army, he opened the pro test trek to all critics of current policy, including advocates, strikers, and pension losers. The march aims to reach the national capital tomorrow.
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Los Angeles
Washington
Royal Robertson
Roberstam
Zersubad Densigs
American Federation
Robertson
National Capital
Japan Sees Itself as Naval Target
A pamphlet issued by Japan's news propaganda bureau on Navy Memorial Day hints the empire views itself as a target of U S sea power. The piece marks the Russo Japanese War anniversary recalling Japan's victory over Russia's Baltic fleet.
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Japan
Torio
Jape
United States
News Propaganda Bureau
Death by own action linked to jealousy blames painter father
Jealousy over his son's fame is blamed for the death by own action of painter Robert Lynelt, father of Robert Linendr, a noted film star. Authorities noted the incident at a property on Third Street and described the case as a public incident tied to the elder Linendr's career.
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Patn
Robert Lynelt
Robert Linendr
France
Lyana
MUNI PICTURE ENTHRALLS GAIT GAIT AND MAJOR FILMS REVIEW
Sam Woolford reviews a slate of early talkies led by Paul Munt in Black Pury at the Antec. He praises the mine drama and Munt’s performance, notes a fitful union focus, and highlights Karen Marley, Cab Calloway, and a Walt Disney color cartoon. He also comments on Mae West’s Going to Town, One New York Night at the Texas, Princess O Hara, After Office Hours, The Little Colonel, and Day of Reckoning with Katharine Hepburn and others, noting strong crowd appeal and varied genres across the program.
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Sam Woolford
Paul Munt
Warner Drathers
Antec
Munt
Moni
Jaid
Karen Marley
Enors
Cab Calloway
Robber Kitten
Walt Disney
Mae West
The
Majestic
Mae
Buenos Aires
Southampton
New York
Texas
Franchot Tone
Una Merke
Conrad Nagel
Damon Runyon
Jean’ Farker
Chester Morris
Countess in U S to Greet Former Prince
The Countess of Covadongs sails toward New York to meet her husband, former crown prince of Spain, arriving from Paris. She denies a quarrel forced her to leave him six months ago in Paris. She muses about possibly going to the movies with him.
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U. S
Miami
Fiz
Covadongs
New York
Crown i Ass of
Bpaly
Pari
Kavana
Wisband
Paris
Volcano erupt raises alarms in Iceland valley
An unusual volcanic event occurred in Axarbord valley, northern Iceland, with a 944 foot fissure opening and lava flow threatening nearby trees. No earthquake accompanied the eruption, according to geoscientists on site. The report notes the sighting amid ongoing natural curiosity and urges cautious observation.
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Reykjavak
Ieeland
Axarbord
Iceland
Plainview Squadron Led Lawrence s Raw Youth Aviation Group
Esielly Moore's Night squadron chose Plainview Squadron as its name with Mrs AL D Gorman sponsor and J Gorman as captain. The Sky Devils flight squadron under Max Selvett meets hunter Birdmen of America race at Lions Field Saturday June. Members Bryan Starnes and Byran Starnes command. The group recently visited Winburn field and emblems for all members may be ordered from Junior Birdmen Library, Central Park West, NYC for 26 cents. orders issued the same day.
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Esielly
Moore
Plainview Squadron
Mra
AL D. Gorman
West
Houston Street
Theress J. Gorman
Eleanor J. Gorman
Aargeante Ateatms
Dune Bryan
Sky Devils
Flght
Max Selvett
Hunter Birdmen of America
Lions Field
Byran Starnes
Winburn Field
Dunlor Birdmen
Junior Birdmen
T Central Park West
New York City
Wheat program to continue after referendum
Washington D C April results show farmers favor continued wheat adjustment program by 179,029 to 28,390. AAA expects four more years of controls as the nation’s wheat crop remains in check. A blotter can be obtained from Licht wanted ad counter on Broadway at Fifth Street. free.
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Washington, D. GC
AAA
Licht Want
Broadway
Fitth Street
U S Bond Offering Thought Test
Washington May 34 financial circles questioned Secretary Morganthau's plan to sell 100 million dollars of 8 percent bonds to the highest bidders rather than to the public at par. Bids below par would be rejected to prevent underfunding. The 4 percent bonds were 1946 48 and the sale was tied to 625 million dollars of gold on June 15 1934.
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Washington, D. C
Morganthau
Treasury
Morgehtnau
Ogisthorpe Women Earn Honors at College Commencement
At Atlanta May 27 women dominated the Ogisthorpe University graduation with twelve receiving honorary degrees led by Amelia Earhart who earned doctor of public service. Other honorees included Caroline O Day Helen Rogers Reid Gloria Thompson Ruth Blair Florence Rens Sabin Annie Jump Cannon and more. Additional awards went to Martha S Berry Gora Synth Gould and Sidney Lanter Jr. The piece ends with a classifieds note for beauty services.
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Atlanta
Ogisthorpe Universlty
Pro Ford
Aineuls Earhart
Avland
Sha
Gayoline O'Day
New York
Helen Rogers Reid
New York Heralds Tribune
Doutor of Laws
Glora Mildred Thompson
Vassar
Ruth Blair
Archives of
Georgia
Floriice Rens Sabin
Annie Jump Cannon
Caroline Miller
Josephine Roche
Bredxurs
Marths
Methesney Berry
Beery Schools
Roms
Gora Synth Gould
Sidney Lanter Jr
Barrymore 10 Protect Self in Divorce Battle
John Barrymore faces divorce from Dolores Costello with custody and support disputes outlined by attorney Willan H. Neblitt. Costello seeks custody of children and substantial alimony, while Barrymore remains aboard a yacht near Cuban waters awaiting resolution of the case.
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Los Angeles
Willan H. Neblitt
John Barrymore
Ted
Dalores Costello
Neblitt
Miss Costello
Bye Barrymore
Cesarist
John Blyth Barrymore
Peiress
Barrymore
Cuban
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