Prisoner of the OGPU Greeted by Brutal Warden
Arrested March 26 1928 on espionage charges the Finnish businessman of seven years was sent to OGPU camps. The narrator describes brutal transfers from Leningrad to Moscow to the Dublansk prison, the long arduous journey north, icy conditions, and the harsh treatment by convoy soldiers as prisoners are moved to a northern penal camp near Kotlas and exposed to cold, hunger, and intimidation. The account details morning bread and boiling water shortages, crowded carriages, and the brutal efficiency of guards.
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Apikor
Russia
OGFU
Alice Montis
Conenlate
Kitchin
Rossa
Finland
GGEU
Leningrad
Moscow
OGPD
Eeforovsky
Commissariat of Justice
Viatka
Kotlas
Jess
Hubertular Granovsky
Fuk
Gueady
Meister
Xotlag
Citizan
Lefortovsky
Baltrusowich
Order of the Red
Hanmer
Curindus
Thore
Two Camp Chiefs Inspect Prisoner Goods In Cold Camp
The two passengers identified as camp chiefs Monakhov and Bukhaltzey conducted a harsh inspection of belongings. Prisoners endured extreme cold, hunger, and a strict examination of clothing and valuables under tight control, with money limits enforced and some items confiscated.
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Vorontsov
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Claims Malaria Cure
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a complete cure for malaria, claiming it stops chills and fever and restores health. It promotes tasteless quinine and tonic iron, markets two sizes, and urges purchase at drugstores.
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Malaria Grove
Malaris
Teke Grove
Nazis to Ban Jewish Pupils from German Schools
Berlin reports the Prussian culture and education ministry announces Jewish children up to age 14 must leave German schools by Easter 1935. Special schools for Jews will be created only if a community has at least 20 Jewish children. limited special arrangements will apply.
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Berlin
Bernard Rust
Contmssioum
Chandler Assured Kentucky Victory In Democratic Runoff
Louisville reports show Lieutenant Governor A. B. Chandler leading in the Kentucky governor race. With 3208 of 4919 precincts tallied, Chandler had 201,497 votes against Thomas and Rhea’s 183,176, reflecting broad support despite administration backing for the rival. A Highland Park property listed at 500 dollars appears in the same edition.
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Louisville
Taday
A.B
Chandler
Governhor
Thomas &Rhea
Ruby Laffoon
Farley plans to quit public life after 1926 campaign
Washington Post reports Postmaster General Farley intends immediate retirement from public life after the 1926 campaign. A top associate says he will not seek New York gubernatorial nomination, potentially leaving Governor Lehman unopposed for a third term. Farley’s first step would be withdrawal from his cabinet post, with no exact date set before year’s end.
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Farley
Sersig Inc
Washington, D. C
Universal Service Today
New York
Lehroan
Plate
Rainy crash near Deridder kills four at crossing
In Lake Charles, a violent rainstorm was blamed today for a deadly automobile train crash on the Evangeline highway at Deridder. Four persons died and two were injured as the downpour reduced visibility at the crossing beside the railroad line.
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Lake-Charles
Deridder
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Timofegich
Prieet
Funk
Little Granovsky
Penny
Tinofeyich
Nere
Timofevich
Granavsky
Tolfier
Ogpu Nortern
Botlas
White Sea Canal
George Kitchin
Monakhov
Kotlag
Bukhaltzey
Almus
Soliers
Recs
Vorontsoy
Longman
TEMCO
San Antonio
Sachsen Eepeeran
Alvyad
Peraiainway and” Cher
Tine Olyrey
An. Antonio Music
CG PL
Wiedson, Cres
Kentucky
Highland Park
Coat West
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