Ku Klux Klan Repudiates Blackmail Charge in Stallman Case
In Mattoon Illinois on August 3 members of the Ku Klux Klan denied knowledge of any attempt to coerce or persecute Miss Cora Stallman whose body was found August 1 in a cistern at her sister’s farm. A coroner’s exam showed drowning not poisoning and officials awaited toxicology results as they reported threatening messages signed K K K and references to a mysterious “Invisible Empire.”
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Mattoon
Ill
Ku Klux Klan
Cora Stallman
Miss Stallman
Invisible Empire
M Man
Union of Cincinnati
University of Illinoise & Urbana
Stallnan
Staliman
Yanks Buy Star Catcher of Western League
New York reports the Yankees have purchased a star catcher from the Western League. The move follows a season noted for strong defense and hitting, with plans to integrate the player into major league duties. The purchase underscores the club’s quest for seasoned talent to bolster their lineup.
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Yanks
Roy Leubbe
Sandjet
Omaha
Yankees
Pretty B boney Marguerite Nungesser Wins Parade Role
In Newark New Jersey Marguerite Nungesser daughter of a wealthy hardware man won the annual Ashbury Park baby parade title She was chosen for the part of Princess Flora and represents the city in the event reflecting the season's pageant customs.
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Newark
N. J
Marguerite Nungesser
Ashbury Park
S.J
Princess Flora
Dear Mrs Thompson and the Unsent Letters
A reader asks if she can feel love or emotion, claiming she cannot cry for loved ones or pain. Mrs Thompson counsel explains emotional variation is common, love combines loyalty devotion and compassion, and urges exploring two suitors with casual summers rather than an exclusive pledge.
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Mrs. Thompson
Death sentences shock Nizhni Novgorod judiciary
Three judges of Nizhni Novgorod were sentenced to death and thirty others condemned to long confinements amid a purge that swept the city’s entire judiciary. The actions followed accusations of accepting bribes as the Soviet government cracked down on corruption.
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Moscow
Nizhni-Novgorod
Mmehiys
Suifkty
Oribes
Strange World and Unthinking Reactions Highlight Local Tale
A whimsical tale recalls a girl who bobbed her hair before her birthday and faced friends' disapproval from a courting partner who lamented hairpins bought. A penniless groom offered frayed notes to a minister, promising future support via church schooling for any children.
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Whos
Cou
Jones
Parson
Markets Cleveland Produce Market
Fresh a8 a-193 bu Raeeb ackberries N.49-7 Navy 71-0 Pora Sweet Potatoes Tarmatoes Lat pk.
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Cleveland
Raeebackberries
Navy
Livestock Market Prices and Receipts
Stocks Cle VKs CAT ket stea and calves show mixed bids with choice steers at 12.00 and veal value around 14.00. Sheep and lambs steady with good to choice lambs 14.00 to 16.00, wethers 6.00 to 7.90, ewes 5.00 to 6.00. Hogs receipts 300 with prices from 11.75 to 14.85 for various classes.
Philanthropist Amos Whiteley Dies in Indiana
Amos X Whiteley a retired Beane Iron Manufacturer, horseman and philanthropist of Muncie Indiana dies aged SA. He was father of William N Whiteley noted inventor. Burial is planned in Springfield Ohio on Wednesday.
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Philantroopist
Muncie
Ind
Amos X. Whiteley
Beane
Aday
Hla
William N. Whiteley
Hamson
Springfield
Ohio
Abraham Lincoln
Amos Whitefey
Omy
Spripedeld
Berlin Heights Farewell Service Noted
Fragmentary text records a farewell event at Berlin Heights on a Sunday morning with references to Mrs Clara Cook of Elyr and a son, mentioning August 1 and a local household. Details are garbled but indicate a memorial or church service.
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Berlin
Clara
Clara Cooktan
Family Visit Trips and Local News Notes
Residents report motor trip to Texas to visit Mrs Ira Forest. Os Fowler injured recently after a collision. Geo Otto and daughter Wanline visit Sandusky. Nelson Ferber welcomes son Harold Ransom born July 28 at Clyde. Florence Hine spent weekend at home.
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Texas
Ira Forest
Os. Fowler
Geo
Otto
Wanline
Luella Houser
Sandusky
Nelson Ferber
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