Minister Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life in Richmond
In Richmond a Disciples of Christ pastor, Rev. George W. Holder, 45, killed his wife at their home and then shot himself, dying minutes later. His wife was his second spouse and former housekeeper. they had married recently and Holder had retired due to ill health.
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George W. Holder
Disciples of Christ Church
South
Agnes Wickham
Charles Capanana
la la Bombard
Helen
Georgianna Willis
Ls Bombard
Charles le Febyra
Gildis
LaBombard
Bridgeton
N. J
Frank Young
Camden
Howar
Thomas
Young
Bancroft Rites Next Wednesday
Japanese royalty and officials paid respects to Edgar A Bancroft American ambassador to Japan who died in Tokyo. Funeral services will be held at St Andrew's Church with Bishop J McKim presiding. The body will later be shipped to Yokohama for the cruiser Tama to take to the United States.
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Edgar A Bancroft
Japan
Empetheless Nagako
A Ean
Ambassador Bancroft
St Andrew's Church
J McKim
Karuizawa
Leeland McAfee
Metor Theological Seminary
St. Andrew's Tuesdernoon
Yokohama
Tama
United States
MacMillan Arctic Expedition Rescued From Ice to Greenland
A radio dispatch reports the MacMillan Arctic expedition aboard the steamers Peary and Bowdoin escaped ice and reached Eta Greenland the base today. Lt Commander Byrd in charge of the aviation unit confirms the relief and arrival.
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Macmillans Proceen
Washington
Peary and
Bowdoin
Girl Joyrider Says She Prefers Jail Over Home
In Liberty Missouri Pauline Jones an 18 year old girl told Circuit Court Judge Ralph Hughes that she wants to go to jail for joyriding rather than return home She refused to obey her uncle Albert Williams who tried to stop the car and was struck as the girl sped away The court faced a dilemma due to her age and lack of a suitable detention home but she insisted on serving time behind bars.
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Liberty
Paline Jones
Pauline
Ralph Hughes
Circuit Court
Albert Williams
Williams
Daughrer
Raids Arrest Sixty Inmates At Meadow Brook Gambling Club
A large Providence raid on Meadow Brook Country Club alleged as a gambling hub led to sixty inmates seized, with Thomas F. Moran named as alleged head. Eleven officers joined the operation uncovering wires. forty five suspects were later released.
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Aurel
Meadow Brook
Nereth Providence
New England
Thomas F. Moran
New
Rhode Island
Convicted Pennsylvanians Given Probation After Prohibition Conspiracy
Ben N. Moses and Harry Sageler of Pittsburgh receive maximum two year prison terms and $20 000 fines for conspiracy to violate the prohibition law in district supreme court. Justice Siddons suspends prison terms, places them on probation, and paroles them to gather fines. Indictment tied to removal of 1090 cases of liquor from a Penwick Delaware district. Police fines for July total 4943 35 with small allocations for licenses permits and flood costs.
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Washington
Justice Siddons
District Supreme Court
Ben N. Moses
Harry Sageler
Pittsburgh
Kentucky
Millard F. West
Internal Revenue
Siddons
Penwick
Dear Mrs Thompson and readers on youth and marriage
A mother seeks guidance to shield her daughter from repeated unhappy marriages and another single parent voices a teen’s plea for social freedom. The column offers paternal advice on control versus independence, plus a reader’s note about social limits and a sample party menu.
Greatest happiness of the greatest number debated long
The passage contrasts utilitarian ideals with Samuel Butler who argues that helping the many may hinder the sensible few. It questions morality and political economy when governing sincerity and public virtue, noting officials often mask true thoughts to please the majority.
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Samuel Butler
Mother blames canned heat for son’s murder spree
In Wichita Kansas Bill Mussett 2 faces possible life imprisonment for fatally shooting Rene McClelland 82 and her mother Frank Smith 67 from his home window after a dispute over alcohol. Police say the slayings stemmed from a grudge over drunken conduct sparking blame toward liquor sales rather than the boy.
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Bill Mussett
Wichita
Kan
Rene McClelland
Frank Smith
Mussett
McClellan
Bar Low Necks Short Skirts in Spanish Temple
Notices posted at entrances of churches on the Balearic Isle of Menorca urge modest dress for women. The message warns that those wearing short skirts, short sleeves, or low necks are not allowed entry and may be removed, adding a final note against spitting on the floor.
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Brussels
Balearic Isles
Prohibition Enforcement Faces Limits and Fractures
A historical briefing notes limited progress in enforcing the Volstead Act amid continued liquor trade in big cities. Secretary Mellon considers modifications to the law, arguing prohibition cannot be fully enforced and needs revision to curb corruption and illicit markets.
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Tivon
Treasury
Mellon
Tory
Wask
Ohemies
Ellsworth on Pole Expedition Plans and Funding
The explorer shared tales of shoveling through snow and ice with his crew and recounted raising about $15,000 of the $150,000 needed for the venture. He expects lighter-than-air craft to enable a future pole reach, possibly a dirigible, and intends to use film from their explorations to attract more investment. He noted plans to return to New York after speaking at the Century Club.
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Ellsworth
New York
Century Club
Two Die and Eight Hurt as Steel Beam Falls
St Catherines Ontario August 1 Edward Lynch and his youngest son are dead, Thomas Alberts reported dying and eight other men were injured when a heavy steel beam fell on them while working on the Welland Ship Canal today.
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ST. Catherines
Ont
Edward Lynch Eal
Thomas Alberts
Welland Ship Canal
Tribute and flag presentation at Bryan funeral in Dayton
The Dayton Tenn funeral for Bryan featured a flag draped casket presented to his widow by Kelso Rice, with Rice receiving a silver fountain pen engraved with Bryan's name as thanks. Mrs Bryan plans to return with her son and other family to Miami and stay there indefinitely.
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Miami
Kelso Rice
Dayton, Tenn
Washington
Ree
Rice
Bryan
Barber Claims Royal Descent From James the Sainted King
Madrid reports Kriegersmans a barber who asserts direct descent from James the Sacred, King of England. He has sought British recognition but received none while continuing to share and accept tips.
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Barber
King James
Madrid
Kriegersmans
James the Sacred
England
Brussels
Cleveland Produce Market Notes on Butter and Dried Goods
Market items include butter and dried goods with prices such as 6.50 and 5.90 noted. Western firsts and nut offerings appear in terse market lines from Cleveland.
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Prades
York
Livestock Prices Mixed as Markets Close
Market reports show good to choice cows at 5 to 97.50, calves and veal priced variably with receipts around 390. Lambs and sheep range with ewes and wethers around 1 to 4, hogs and pigs with mixed quotes, and miscellaneous items including veal and porcine products varying. The overall market tone is listed as lower with uneven demand and several categories closing at varied levels.
Scouts Eye Chuck Corgan as Western League Sensation
Scouts from more than ten major clubs have watched Wichita Western League shortstop Chuck Corgan. His glove work speed and bat have made him a standout in the league attracting significant attention.
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Chuck” Corgan
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