Guarded in jail after torch murder confession
Jersey City reports Howard Swavely, an insurance man who confessed to torching his wife Elizabeth, was kept under tight guard in his cell to prevent self harm. He was arraigned on a parole charge and held without bail. Police say he admitted starting the fire but dismissed motive tied to life insurance. A woman claiming to be his first wife says Swavely had a jail record in Philadelphia for plotting against her, and he remarried after release without divorce.
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Jersey City
Howard Swavely
Swavely
Jank Eggers
Elizabeth
Philadelphia
Wellington women plan Thanksgiving shower for clinic
Wellington Ohio women plan a Thanksgiving shower for the Chic hospital, a new clinic serving accident victims and the sick. Many patients cannot pay for care or room and board, so townspeople aim to donate bed linens towels canned fruit and vegetables. The clinic was opened by Dr. R. W. Falls and welcomes all doctors in town.
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Wellington
Chic
Clinic
R. W. Falls
Former Wellington Woman Read Plays in LaGrange
Nell Ames Horr, once of Wellington, read two plays at the LaGrange Mason Temple opening the Drama Course in the city. She presented Michael and Mary by Alexander Milne, praised for bringing the audience close to a legitimate stage production. Her second program The First Mrs Fraser is set for November 18.
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Wellington
LaGrange
Nell Ames Horr
Masonic Temple
Woman's Afternoon Club debates The Movie Versus the Drama
Mrs W R Wean hosted the semi monthly meeting at her South Main home. The program featured a debate on The Movie Versus the Drama with Mrs Robert Walden for drama and Mrs Burt Curtice for movies. A general discussion followed. Several local and visiting guests joined the gathering.
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Woman's Afternoon Club
W. R. Wean
South Main Street
Esterday
Robert Walden
Burt Curtice
Walden
Wellington Boy Plays for President Hoover at Navy Game
Edward Branson of Ohio State, son of Mr and Mrs A R Branson, was in the state band that performed in Washington. He wrote that he stood within six feet of President Hoover during the White House visit. The band formed an anchor shape to honor the Navy while parading. Sir William Soulsby, aged 79, witnessed his fifty fifth Lord Mayor of London elected this year.
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Wellington
Hoover Edward Branson
Ohio State
A. R. Branson
Ohio State Band
Washington, D. C
Ohio State Navy
Branson
White House
Hoover
Ohio “Boys
Navy
William Soulsby
London
Casino Restaurant Tops New York Social Scene Reveals
In New York the Casino restaurant in Central Park opened with gusto before facing a raid and rising as a premier metropolis social hub. Mayor Walker and M. Biddle Jr. drew crowds while celebrities and stockbrokers filled the bill, amid ornate decor and brisk, expensive dining. A tale of social showcase and city lore unfolds with anecdotes of autographs, lost bankbooks, and a reunion of long separated cousins.
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New York
Central Park
Ritz
St. Regis Grill
Pierre’s
The
Colony
Walker
A. Dreael Biddle, Jr
Philadelphia
Wall Street
Broad
Wall
Dorothy Parker
Mayor Walker
M. Biddle
Plaza Foun
Leaky Memories From a Pub Drinker in 1930s Drive
A writer recalls testing his drinking water at a public fountain and ending with a soaked head and neck, joking about being “leaky.” He notes a past talent for finishing cold beer quickly and reflects on aging with light humor.
Polish police ordered to wear metal cuirass and shield
Polish police forces have been ordered to don metal cuirasses and carry shields as part of a new security directive. The measure aims to enhance frontline protection for officers amid rising street incidents and public demonstrations.
Fess Demands Republicans Held Fast On Prohibition Issue
Washington November 11 1930 Senator Simeon D Fess Ohio Republican National Committee chairman says Republicans must not straddle repeal of the 18th amendment warning a straddle could split the party He cites Wickersham Commission reforms as likely but does not propose changes He predicts Democrats will oppose repeal in 1932 and notes dry leaders plan aggressive counter measures backed by industrial leaders and church groups
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Washington
Wickersham Law Enforcement Commission
Simeon D Fess
Ohio
Republican National Committee
Fess
Ciry
Republican National Party
Hoover
Curtis
Borah
Methodist Board of Prohibition and Public Morals
Republican Party
Denial of NYC Motor Freight Line Plan
The Public Utilities Commission denied on Monday the New York Central Railroad application to operate a motor freight line between Toledo Cleveland and Danbury under the railroad name. The ruling ends the proposed highway operation plan by NYC in Ohio.
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Columbus, CO
New York Central Railroad
Toledo
Cleveland
Danbury
Public Utilities Commission
Public Utilities Board Denies Application for Extra Service
The commission cites lack of demonstrated public necessity for extended service. It notes several motor freight firms support adequate existing service and warns against unnecessary expansion. Communities listed include Gann ME Fremont Clyde Hellevae Joeville Norwalk Obertia ria North Ridgeville Oba Falls Berea Oak Harbor Clinton Gypsum.
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Clude
Gann ME
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Walter Colley
Fred Renchart
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C. W. Recard
R. B. Bowman
Hopkins Clinic
Lois Whiton
Andrew Waters
Shelby
BE. E. Waters
Ryle
PS Gat
Tain
5Th Avenue
McGowan's Pass Tavern
New York Daily
Sullivan County
Park Avenue
California
McNaught Syndite , Inc
James Rolph, Jr
San Francisco
Norway
Milk Fund
Eagles and Elks Halls
N.Y.C
Arid’s
Dre Draswistee Barbers
Uae
Sullivan's
Ohioans
Merthe & Co
Merthe’s
Canton
Arel
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Middle Ave
Broad St
Elyria
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Elyria Block
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