Chicagoars' Wheat Market Corner King Dies at 3
CHICAGO, Anil — Joseph Volter Leiter, a Chicago capitalist and sportsman famed for a colossal effort to corner the wheat market, died at his Chicago home aged 3. He reportedly accumulated vast holdings before his fortune waned. Death attributed to heart disease and pneumonia.
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Chicago
Joseph Volter
Harvard University
Levter
Levin, Leiter
Marshall Field
Philip D. Armour
Elter
Leiter
Armour
Utter
Duluth
Chicago Mart
Lester
Mingis
Chicago Street Railways
Ariington Race
Filkowski Jury Selection Nears Completion
In Cleveland on April 12 the jury for Jos Filkowski, charged with first degree murder in a payroll robbery, was to be completed tonight. Filkowski showed keen interest during questioning, reacting to capital punishment talks as six men and six women were tentatively chosen. Prosecution and defense have each used one of their six peremptory challenges.
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Cleveland
Jos Filkowski
Tony Veryk
Filkowski
Contention Over Highway Width Sees 30-Foot Plan Favored
At a Ridgeville meeting residents debated widening the road to thirty feet to preserve trees and avoid excessive changes. T. Winckles urged quick action while Ault outlined a plan adding eleven feet on the south side with brick resurfacing and a five foot beam. Victor Reese challenged a push for forty feet, noting no broad support and resistance to crushed rock schemes. The vote favored thirty feet, with plans to be drawn and a May contract expected.
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T. Winckles
Ridgeville
Miners Vote To Continue Strike In Ohio and West Virginia
Delegates from Ohio and West Virginia mining districts vote to keep the strike order issued March 31. Miners agree to permit mines supplying public institutions to operate if satisfactory working agreements are reached with miners.
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Zanesville
Ohio
West
Virginia
Robber attack leaves public accountant shot in Cincinnati
Robert J. Strong, 55, a public accountant, was shot near the heart during a garage-door robbery in Cincinnati. The robbers stole three $500 liberty bonds and $150 in cash. A revolver and a laundry-marked handkerchief were found nearby. Strong's condition was reported as hopeful for recovery.
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Cincinnati
Robert J. Strong
Strong
Net tightens around four in Honolulu murder trial
In Honolulu April 12 1932 prosecutors pressed a murder case against Grace Fortescue Lt Thomas Massie and two sailors in the Kahahawai killing. Witnesses described a car scene and a body found wrapped in a canvas sheet. Police tied evidence to a false mustache and a driver’s role as Mrs Fortescue’s defense team led by Clarence Darrow prepared further.
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United Press
Honolulu
T. H
Joe Kahahawal
Kahahawal
Grace Bell Fortescus
Oahu
Clarence Darrow
John Kelley
Kelley
Edward Lords
Albert Jones
Darrow
George Harbottle
Kahahawai
Godely
Thalia Fortescue Massie
Jones
Joe
Massie
Hoopai
Joe Kahahawai
White urges budget cut to balance costs in Ohio speech
Gov. George White of Ohio told the Ohio Society that confiscatory taxes are not the remedy for the nation's economic ills and urged less partisanship and more common sense. He said the budget must be balanced by reducing the cost of government.
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New York
George White
Ohio
Ohio Society
White
Castoria the children's remedy for colic and upset stomachs
A vintage advertisement promotes Castoria as a safe regulator for babies and children. It emphasizes gentle action, no harsh drugs, and suitability for infants and older kids, warning to look for the Genuine Castoria name when giving the remedy for colic, fever, or digestive issues.
Extra heavy large white towel with colored border
A local retailer advertises an extra heavy large towel in white with a colored border. The item is offered regularly at 25 cents.
Fragmented OCR note with unreadable content
The readable text is minimal and unclear, offering no coherent person, place, date, or event to summarize. The fragmentary nature prevents forming a meaningful headline or summary with entities or concrete facts.
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