Darrow to Close Defense in Nador Slaying Case in Honolulu
In Honolulu on April 27 the 76 year old defense chief Clarence Darrow prepared for his final plea in the Nador slaying trial. A doctor stood by as Darrow, short of breath, aimed for a two to three hour closing address before Circuit Judge Charles Davis to aid Lt Thomas Muassie, society matron Grace Bell Fortescue, and two Navy enlisted men Albert Jones and Eduard Lord. The seven jurors were to deliberate after the closing arguments by Prosecutor Kelley and Judge Oasis’s instructions.
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Charles Davis
Darrow
Thomas If Muassie
Melow
Grace Bell Fortescue
Albert Jones
Eduard Lord
Prova Ulor
John C. Kelley
Oasis
Uninspired fragments mix on Lindbergh son case and Leipzig fair
An assortment of disjointed clippings note a jury decision on a Lindbergh era murder in Hawaii, mention a centennial Washington in Germany with toy reproductions, and report a Birmingham pension fund for a symbolic ex slave figure. The source blends miscellaneous historical briefs with scant detail.
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Leipzig
Washington
Germany
Powerful light to rise at Tatoosh Island lighthouse
Seattle reports a major lighthouse upgrade at Tatoosh Island to raise the beacon power from 13,000 to 315,000 candlepower by June 1, making it the strongest light on the Pacific coast. The Cape Flattery tip near Juan de Fuca Strait will see the beam doubled in intensity as part of the project.
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Seattle
Tatoosh Islands
Pacific
Cape Plattery
Juan de Vaca Straits
British to honor Nightingale on Red Cross Day
London marks the birthday of Florence Nightingale on May 12 as Britain honors her enduring legacy with Red Cross Day celebrations across the country.
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Nightingale
London
Florence Nightingale
Cat o nine tails price shift in late 20th century crime stats
London officials report crime statistics showing the cat o nine tails was ordered for only £14 in 1980, versus £1510 in 1929. The birth rate for seven shows contrasts with three in earlier years, reflecting changing enforcement and social patterns.
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London
Twelvetrees Film Coming to Rivoli
Helen Twelvetrees stars in Bad Company opening tomorrow at the Rivoli Theatre. REO Pathe presents the Charles R. Rogers production with John Garrick as Steve and Ricardo Cortez as Goldie Gloria. Supporting cast includes Paul Hurst Frank McHugh and Harry Carey directed by Tay Garnett who previously teamed Twelvetrees and Cortez in Her Man.
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Helen Twelvetrees
Rivoli Theatre
REO Pathe
Charles Rh
F Rogers
Helen King
John Garrick
Steve
Ricardo Cortez
Goldie Gloria
Paul Hurst
Frank McHugh
Harry Carey
Tay Garnett
Miss Twelvetrees
Mr. Cortez
Portland invention tests motor oil with glass film
Dr A A Knowlton in Portland unveils a new motor oil tester that samples crankcase oil and displays it as a precise thin film under glass. The device clarifies oil condition faster than the old wiping method, helping car owners assess engine health quickly.
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Portland
Dre
A. A. Knowlton
Premier's daughter knits in idle moments in London
Miss Ishbel MacDonald, daughter of the premier, disclosed at a recent meeting that she takes up knitting during idle moments in London. She noted the hobby helps pass time and keep hands busy while engaging with public duties.
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London
Ishbel MacDonald
Electric hare rents in Argentina decreasing
Electric hare rents in Argentina are decreasing as markets adjust to new energy costs and policy influences. The change indicates shifting pricing dynamics for power access and infrastructure in the region.
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Argentina
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