Silent film actor John Bowers drowns near Maltby beach
The body washed ashore near the Maltby beach film colony and was identified as John Bowers, a silent era screen star who leased a nail boat at Santa Monica. He had lived apart from his wife Margherite de la Marie for years. Bowers rose from New York stage to silent pictures after 1916 with notable roles in Light Class and others.
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Utopia Seeker On Hunt Island Refuge Plan by British Couple
Nassau November 17 The S Rena Rel Pacifica carries Mrs Edwyn W Farrell Be ck and an American relative Austin Beck toward Nassau to seek a lone Bahamian island utopia to retreat from civilization. Beck, 37, from Swampscott Mass, plans a private settlement under the British flag with two companions while Major Tyrrell Beck and Doris Pathrick are noted. Treasury updates follow with receipts and expenditures for the year to date.
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Stubborn Fighting Continues in Eastern Suiguan Province
Chinese newspapers report continuing attacks by Chinese troops and Mongol regulars against provincial forces in eastern Suiguan. Invasions face stubborn resistance as reports describe steadfast defense and ongoing clashes with insurgent forces.
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Suiguan
Death of Auditor Albright in Akron Homicide Puzzle
Akon officials faced a murder puzzle in the death of Albert J. Albright 45 year old auditor of the First National Bank Massillon Ohio described as apparent murder Mayor Warner of Munroe Falls said he heard a shot then the crash of Albright s automobile into a bridge on the Cu yahoga river Why was the body in the back seat and why did he die as the car moved Also an advertisement line about safe investments appears.
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R. D. Warner
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Here
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Battle of Madrid Feeds Fears of Madrid Defenses
In a delayed dispatch from November 16, 1996, reports describe an artillery duel in University City near Madrid. Observers note reinforced Soviet and French aircraft, tanks, and an international brigade aiding the White Army. Madrid defenders fortify the Manzanares banks with machine gun nests as the city remains a fortress.
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Madrid Under Fire as Bombardment Rages Through Night
Madrid endures a brutal second air raid as fascist shells and bombs strike central districts including the Prado, Martin de los Heros, and San Miguel. Government officials report heavy casualties, widespread fires, and mass executions in the Manzanares defense push. Five rebel planes are downed near Madrid as authorities warn of continued danger and urge calm.
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Open Forum Letter Defends Commissioner Uhr on Assessments
A signed Open Forum letter supports County Commissioner Robert F. Uhr against a District Judge Johnson ruling on Aurora apartments and county taxes. The writer argues the county and city assessments are too low, cites 46 percent of original cost, and urges upholding Uhr’s stance to protect small homeowners from higher penalties while criticizing arbitrary valuation cuts.
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Florida Canal Geoapproval and hearings set
War department reports a special board of army engineers found the Florida ship canal project justified in the public interest. Sea level canal aimed at 33 feet deep and 250 feet wide with an estimated cost around 157.5 million dollars, plus 5.4 million already spent. Public hearing scheduled for December 18.
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Board of Army Engineers
Florida Ship’ Canal
Grifta
Bond foes study action after vote on issue
Opponents of the bond issue who voted last week Tuesday failed to decide whether to challenge the election in a meeting of the Citizens' League executive committee. Doe S. Sneldon, chairman, said they hope to reach a decision shortly as the committee continues an inquiry into possible irregularities. A brief legend summittee report noted ongoing investigations into the election. A wide selection of good used cars is listed in Class.
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