Accuse Man Of Sending Letters Of Extortion
New York February 17 federal officers planned to charge Frank W Blake 45 accountant with six Lindbergh Act violations for sending extortion letters to Thomas Franklin Manville Jr playboy of Mamaroneck New York demanding 3500 and threatening to accuse Manville's mother as a smuggler if not paid Inspector J J Broderick arrested Blake at Haskins and Sells and he was questioned at the Federal Building overnight Arraignment set today before Commissioner Garrett W Catter
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New York
Post Office
Frank W. Blake
Thomas Franklin
Tommy) Manville, Jr
Mamaroneck
Playboy
Manville
J. J. Broderick
Blake
Haskins and Sells
Public Accountants
Britain Probes Leakage Of Sea Power Secrets
London February 17 British admiralty ordered a probe into suspected leakage of secret information about the new 35 000 ton King George V class battleship to Germany. The inquiry follows German reports in Pocket Book of War Fleets detailing vessel particulars regarded as inaccurate on some points.
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London
Admiralty
Germany
Great Britain
King Georgevi
Newcastle
Pocket Book of War Fleets
Geoffrey Shakespeare
Parliameptars
Woman Police Chief Appointed in Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff Missouri appoints Mrs. Josephine Davis widow of the late Chief Robert J. Davis to fill the unexpired term. She took office November 1 and will serve until the April election. The city of about 10 000 population is noted as possibly the only U S city with a woman police chief.
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Poplar Bluff
United States
Josephine Davis
Robert J. Davis
Ira Bradley
Special Services To Enter 24th Week
The Full Gospel Tabernacle enters its 24th week of evangelistic services with a Sunday School at 9 30 A M. Evangelist Irvin E Ade preaches on Jesus on the Cross of Calvary. A sermon on The Worthy Lamb and the New Song of Complete Redemption continues the Revelation series.
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Full Gospel Tabernacle
Irvin E. Ade
Jesus
Calvary
Christ
Public meetings announced for next week evenings
Public notices invite residents to attend meetings on Tuesday Thursday and Friday evenings next week. The public is welcome to participate and hear agenda items.
Edith Mae Hat Shoppe Spring Opening Marks Sixth Year
Edith Mae Hat Shoppe, in the same location since February 18, 1933, unveils a modernized, enlarged look with new fitting rooms cabinets and enhanced lighting. Miss Genna Boote, the manager, praises public reception as a formal spring opening is held tomorrow with favors for ladies.
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Edith Mae
Genna Boote
Handicapped Driver, 72, Graded Highest In Test
Fort Worth Texas report shows J. Frank Lawrence, 72, deaf in one ear and with impaired eyesight, earning top marks on a driver’s license exam. He scored 95 of 100 on the road test and 90 on traffic rules. officials said his driving was cautious and he obeyed signals. Lawrence drives for a local express company.
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Fort Worth
Tex
J. Fvank Lawrence
Lawrence
Bus Driver Embroiders and Makes Gifts at Christmas
Camden New Jersey resident John Downs is a tall bus driver who embroiders lobby pillows and scarves for friends at Christmas. He describes his large fingers as useful for sewing and recalls navy service. A tablet honors Grace Darling at Longstone Lighthouse in England, linking the Darlings to a famed voyage and wreck.
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Camden
N. J
John Downs
Grace Darling
Longstone
England
Darlings
Peace Plan Presented To Franco In Civil War Context
London reports indicate Foreign Secretary Viscount Halifax signaled to Conservative MPs that the Spanish civil war may end imminently. Diplomats circulated that British and French envoys were to ask General Franco about the three point Negrín peace plan, promising Spain’s independence, freedom from foreign influence, and no reprisals.
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London
Viscount Halifax
House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee
Francisco Franco
Juan Negro
Catalonia
Negrin
Cortes
Spain
Lord Halifax
House Foreign Committee
Cabinet
Boys Hide Bicycles Then Raid Store In Kokomo
Four boys parked their bikes at the Kokomo police station asking for safety and waved goodbye. A short time later officers were alerted to a bicycle store robbery and raided the shop finding the youths there, their bikes confirmed as stolen.
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Kokomo, Ind
Rally At Nazarene Church This Evening
Ten Churches of the Nazarene meet at the Church of the Nazarene at 114 Harwood Street for a Young People's Rally. Rev Glenn Gould of First Church of the Nazarene Cleveland will speak, with special music and congregational singing. Public urged to attend, arrive early for seating. service at 7 15 PM.
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Church of the Nazarene
Churches of the Nazarene
Harwood Street
Glenn Gould
First Church of the Nazarene’ of
Cleveland
Gould
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Cheerful Recovery
A promotional piece urges readers feeling blue to try Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a general tonic to boost energy and resilience. It claims millions use the product and pass the word to friends and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
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Edenburg
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India
Rev. J. Glenn Gould
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Elyria
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Belmont
All America
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