Jailed for 1912 Murders On Ex-Wife Tip
GUNNISON Colorado February 19 A man named Melistrup linked to Detroit was arrested on a tip from his ex wife Mrs Jennings. Police say Melistrup formerly Edward J Welford alias Melistrup shot Howard L Carpenter in 1912, claiming his wife suspected him after a divorce. The sheriff notes Mrs Jennings had divorced Melistrup years earlier and fled before Carpenter’s ambush shooting. Authorities say the case hinges on the ex wife’s testimony and identification.
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Gunnison
Bo Lindsley
Suanison
Detroit
Edward J. Welford
Howard L. Carpenter
Abs
J. R. Jennings
Jennings
Melford
Melistrap
Elks Honor Famous Old Cat in Seneca Falls
Seneca Falls Elks will name Tommy Clark an honorary member at a birthday banquet. At 23 he is billed as the world’s most famous cat. More than 300 guests attend as the feline is wheeled into the banquet hall in a custom circus cage and will receive initiation ceremony and remarks.
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Seneca Falls
Tommy Clark
113 Teachers Fail Test for N.Y. Post
News item reports that 113 teachers failed a New York post examination. Fragmentary text references marking exams and a private schedule, with unclear details about survivors or implications of the test results.
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N.Y. Post
New York
Fed
Man of the Hour Rear-Admiral Land Takes Command
Rear-Admiral Emory Scott Land, 59, succeeds Joseph Kennedy as chairman of the commission to rehabilitate the American merchant marine. Land, born in Canon City Colorado, a Wyoming and Annapolis alumnus, is a decorated naval officer and former naval attaché, known for piloting submarines and earning the Navy Cross. He learned to fly at 47 and will lead a tough task force with his wife Elizabeth Stiles of Newton Centre, Mass.
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Emory Scott Land
Lodar
Joseph P. Kennnedy
Canon City
Col
Col-Charles
A. Lind
Zh Land
Univernsity of Wyoming
Annapolis
Land
Asiatic
Admiral Sims
London
Navy
Allied Naval Armistice Commission
Aval
Bureau of Aeronautics
Land Falls
Helr
Kermurdy
Imarine
Genial -Suiler
Laramié
Wye
Washington
Fitza
Lunatics Named In Hudson County Ballots Probe
A New Jersey committee investigates voting irregularities in the Hudson County district during a gubernatorial election. Boxes from the Ninth district yielded voter records showing ineligible or mentally impaired individuals, including a rabbi who moved from Newark to Providence, and others in hospitals or under arrest. Hearings will resume Wednesday.
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Newark
N. J
Rhode Island
Miracoiggsh
Hadson County
Hudson Couns
Clee-Moore
David Werner
Jessex City
Providence
Serio
Whem
Florida
Cou
Wegnesida
Tornado Death Toll Reaches Twenty Five in Louisiana
A South tornado killed a child and damaged homes in Pastburg and Puller's Crossing. In Redessa Louisiana 25 people are confirmed dead with many injured. Debris searches near Shreveport and Atlanta ended, and damage is estimated at 250,000 dollars. Oil field losses were major as seven supply houses were demolished. Governor Leche r sent state police and guardsmen to assist rehabilitation efforts. Survivors receive shelter in private homes and hotels.
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Rodessa
Redessa
Louisiana
Aia
Shreveport
Atlanta
Tex
Richard ‘Lecher
Omer
Farmer Finds Cow Nursing Three Pigs in Barnyard
BROCTON February 19 Farmer Albert Titus noted his prize cow produced less milk than usual. He investigated the barnyard and discovered three piglets nursing from the cow, a startling misplacement of livestock and unusual behavior at the farm.
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Brocton
Albert Titus
Yartlet
Three Nations Plan Bigger Warships As naval race accelerates
London February 29 The United States Britain and France will lay down battleships this year surpassing the 42 100 ton Hood in size. The Tendon Telegraph reported that the ships will strengthen the leading powers naval forces, signaling an escalation in naval construction among the three nations.
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London
United States
Britain
France
Hood
Tendon Telegraph
U S Fliers to Lead Aerial Maneuvers
In Buenos Aires on February 19, U S Army fliers will headline a sequence of aerial maneuvers tied to Roberto Ortiz's inauguration. Forty nine U S airmen flew from Florida to Buenos Aires in 27 hours 30 minutes of flight time amid 100 degree heat, as Argentina’s regime under Justo remains in focus.
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Buenos Aires
United States
Roberto Ortiz
Florida
Buenos,Aires
Lendarion
Nis
Argéntina
Pastu'ss
Fire damages Castle Vienna residence in February blaze
Fire swept through the residence of Max Reinshardt in Castle Vienna on February 19 causing serious damage. Local authorities investigate the cause as flames engulf part of the building and threaten nearby structures. No injuries reported at this time.
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Vienna
Poldskrow
Max.Reinshardt
Farm Week at Cornell Draws 15 000 Visitors
Farm Week at Cornell attracted about 15 000 people this week, a five day campus visitation record. Highlights included Prof. George F. Warren of Cornell discussing price stability and the Rogers Allen milk law impact, with Daw Adie criticizing youth unemployment and social security barriers.
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Cornell
Goovertorence
George F. Warren
Toosevelt Admittration
Fred H. Sexaver
Auburn
Dairtmen’s League Co- Operative Association
Rogers-Allen
Lexauer
David C. Adiorm
State Department of Social Welfare
Adie
Leland Spencer
Trotsky Hints Son Poisoning In Paris Death
In Mexico City on February 18 Leon Trotsky suggested his son Leon Sedoff may have been poisoned. In his first public statement since the death, Trotsky denied any illness and described the event as sudden, insisting no prior warning was given and expressing shock at the loss.
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Mexico City
Leon Trotsky
Leon Sedoff
Paris
Bolshe- Wasteader
Woman Relies on Regular Transfusions For Life
A woman repeatedly needs blood transfusions every two weeks after a ten year old illness ended her body’s blood making. Doctors say she may live years on donor blood and hope her body may someday regain its blood production function.
Pin Ball Machine Looted In Cafe After Break-In
Police report a cafe break-in before noon yesterday. Three men pried open a pinball machine and removed contents. A key was found stuck in the machine, suggesting an attempted concealment.
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Stanley S Ston
Oroke
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Puller’s Crossing
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