Newport News Shipbuilder Admits Hiring Shearer Services
A Newport News shipbuilder testified in court about employing Shearer’s services in a domestic case. The witness described tensions with a woman named Dolly, including quarrels over infidelity, intentions to write, and reconciliations. The testimony covered alleged letters, threats, and a night spent together, ending with Dolly leaving the man for another person. Court adjourned with the defendant on the stand and the judge noting footprints of events.
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Liquor Seizure Aboard French Vessel Confiscates 5000
Rest 24 report states customs agents confiscated 5000 worth of champagne and cordial hidden in a water tank aboard the French Degrarne. No arrests were made.
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Sande
Coolidge Wedding Cake Delights Plainville Couple
Flo and John wed as the bride ordered most items from local suppliers near her Plainville home including a three foot square wedding cake from the caterer, a striking centerpiece for the ceremony and reception.
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Wedding Gift and Coolidge Attend Trumbull Estate Event
Reported details from a Maine ceremony describe a $50,000 wedding gift from Florence Trumbull’s father to John and Florence. Calvin Coolidge and family attended, with a reception scene disrupted by a rumored bootleg attempt. Florence wore ivory satin as her grandmother, aged 86, recalled her own 50 year vow.
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Amherst
Unclear fragmented text with varied topics and unknown origin
Fragmentary OCR from a historical page covers political rhetoric about law and the constitution, farming notes on corn borers and alfalfa, butterfly and worm control, and musings on science and space travel. The disjointed prose mixes personal opinions, agricultural tips, and speculative ideas without a clear single incident or event.
Lobbyist used at home and abroad in shipbuilding probe
Washington argues that Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Corp hired William B. Shearer as an observer and reporter for the Geneva conference era. Ferguson testified of loans and payments from the Merchant Marine fund to Shearer, and Palen acknowledged arranging the dealings as Senate investigates American shipbuilders.
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Apartment Fire Causes $150 Damage at Finn Dewey Place
Early Tuesday a fire swept a curtain in a front parlor at 12 Finn Dewey Place, causing about 150 dollars in damage before firefighters extinguished it. Mrs Mary Ky Sprure, owner of the apartment house, woke to the blaze and alerted others. The origin of the fire was under investigation.
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Jewelry valued at 600 missing from residence
Jewelry valued at 600 disappeared from Mrs 0 Ko Varentins home at 240 Wat Avenue. A watch with 20 diamonds and a tinthnonilive pin were reported missing after a morning disturbance. The watch bore the engraving of Dr Lincoln. Sanitary details unclear due to damaged text.
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Youth Unable To Pay Fines Faces Jail In Court
Aniled 16 year old Lewie Bramlett of 904 Prado Street faced six traffic violations in Corporation Court. Judge Dave Watson noted few traffic ordinances remain unbroken as Bramlett received fines totaling 23 dollars plus 5 dollars costs but could not pay and was jailed. The charge of operating a motorcycle with more than one passenger was dismissed.
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Eakeley to Keep Heights School Marrs Decides
F B Eakeley, former principal of Man Avenue High School, will retain the superintendency of the Los Angeles Heights Independent School District. Decision announced in Austin Tuesday by State Superintendent Marrs. Whitehead, previous candidate, had contested the appointment. Marrs ruled he had not shown he had accepted. Whitehead may appeal to the state Department of Education.
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Renewal Violence in New Orleans Car Strike Warfare
In New Orleans a renewed street car strike caused police to tighten precaution. A South Clairbotie Avenue car was damaged by an explosion beneath, tearing four feet of track and a hole through the car floor. All windows were shattered. two crew members and three black passengers were uninjured.
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Nephew of Rubio Slain in Election Riots Report
Dispatches from La Prensa report violent municipal election clashes across the state. Ortiz Tabin, nephew of the presidential candidate, is said to be killed in Yarn City, with hundreds wounded.
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Moody Reverses Ellis Furlough Over Street Fight Claim
Governor Dan Moody revoked the furlough of Wilbue Bilin who was convicted in Bexar County of forgery after dispatches from Austin stated Bilin engaged in a street fight at McAllen since his release. Moody cited those conduct grounds as justification for revoking the furlough.
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Peggy Joyce Fast At Donning Duds
New York report notes Peggy Joyce in a rapid wardrobe scene aboard the Lavina as a trial in Los Angeles unfolds. Jurors in the M Tain Pantages murder case were to hear final arguments from both sides before a verdict was sought.
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Jugoslavia Seeks Cleveland Canvas
Belgrade notes diplomatic moves involving a request related to Cleveland amid references to a U S angle and ongoing status in Washington. The fragment hints at international outreach and a potential veniable canvas consideration but lacks coherent details.
Blind Newsboy Fined Five Dollars For Cursing
A blind newsboy, 58, was fined $5 for continued cursing after witnesses including Judge Dave Watson and Sam Hocker testified. The judge told the man to stop swearing in public, noting his blindness should not excuse abusive language on West Commerce Street and ordering the fine to be paid.
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Goliad Street
Shehtporation Court
Dave Watson
Sam Hocker
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West Commerce Street
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Oil well fire hazard reported in district
A fire hazard report describes hazards from a shallow oil well in the district between Mons volt avenna and Concepcion rounds. Water remains at the end of the well, with un air quality concerns noted. The city will regulate operation and sinking of wells. Fire Chief G. Sarran prepared a written report, which labels the wells as a menace.
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Youth Arrested In Suspected Kidnapping Case Contained
A youth named Hamirez was arrested after allegedly abducting a child and driving a stolen truck from parents in Hotrtown on September A. The boy was found in the front seat as the suspect claimed not to know why he took him. Authorities described the incident as a troubling kidnapping case with police processing at headquarters.
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Bottled Beer Rating Case Faces Corporation Court
In a corporation court hearing, Toler Nave Woteon faced charges connected to a beer incident described through garbled text. The case references drunkenness and negligent actions during a trolley car scene, naming Ed Paradow and others in unclear details. The fragmentary report notes a North bores address and hints at a dispute over a beer rating system.
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Calaonnia
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Reopening of Anglo American diplomatic ties noted at Foreign Office
In London the British Foreign Office hosted discussions on resuming Anglo American relations. Foreign Secretary Arthur Tenderoan and Ambassador Me Thovaniovaky presided as representatives from the two nations exchanged notes and outlined procedures for normalized diplomacy.
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Mexico to quit jury trial for expert commission
President Ported Gil announced in Monterey that under the new penal code trials will be handled by a commission of experts instead of the old jury system. The commission will order physical and mental tests by scientific methods, and its decision will be final. The code aims to curb cargoes of dangerous drugs and penalize import and sale of such substances.
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Allaulate
Mexico
Ported Gil
Univergal
Monterey
Congress
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Britain to Ratify Arms Traffic Rule
Geneva dispatch reports Lord Robert Cecil announced Britain would ratify the international convention regulating traffic in arms. The pledge was voiced before the League of Nations assembly. The note details discussions on related regulations and potential measures across departments and markets.
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