Prohibition plank highlights Democratic Chicago platform
The Democratic national convention in Chicago adopted a prohibition plank calling for repeal of the Eighteenth amendment and immediate modification of the Volstead Act. It urges congressional action to repeal, with states supervising temperance and revenue from liquor under state control, while supporting phased reforms and a strong federal role to curb importation.
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His Wife Cuts in With a Coffee Pot
Robert W. Weirick obtained a divorce from Mildred A. Weirick in Superior Judge Dudley Valentine’s court after he testified he was dancing with a girl friend when his wife tried to cut in and struck him with a coffee pot.
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Gordon Weller
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Woman admits hoax suicide plot inspired by radio voice
Mrs. Winifred L Woodard told how she posed a suicide and fake child death to attract Patrolman Floyd Cullings of the Los Angeles police radio, believing her husband jealous. Cullings broadcast a plea against self harm. Woodard, wife of George L Woodward of Boulder Creek, explained she was drawn by the broadcaster’s deep voice after years of marriage.
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FiveYearOld Frankie Undergoes 97 Operations at Cook Hospital
In Fairmont West Virginia Frankie a five year old born with laryngeal stenosis has endured 97 operations in two years and ether 32 times. Silver tubes were fitted into his trachea to aid breathing and weekly dilations are needed. He recalls crying only on Saturdays his operation day.
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Man Married Ten Times Jailed for Back Alimony
Paul Ellis sixty five was sentenced to six months in jail for failing to pay alimony to his ninth wife in Chicago. Estranged from his tenth wife and courting an eleventh, Ellis has nineteen children supported by public charities per attorney Yale Fischman for Mrs Ellis No 9.
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Paul Ellis
Yale Fischman
Unruly Prisoners Ordered to Wear Dresses in Penitentiary
In Canon City Colorado two inmates in the ball and chain gang were forced to wear women's dress for three days as punishment for breaking prison rules.
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Giant Owl Triggers Citywide Power Failure in Missouri
A five foot wingspan giant owl disrupted two 33,000-volt lines causing a total blackout for 58 towns in Humansville and nearby areas. The bird attempted to cross between lines and shorted the circuit, leaving communities in darkness.
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Humansvilles
Woman Plays Violin as House Burns in Wendell Mass
Mrs. B. Hubbard neglected her home while playing her violin, allowing a grass fire to spread to the house causing its destruction. No injuries reported.
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Wendell
Mass
B. 8
Hubbard
Nero
No Bed of Roses for the Optimist
The author, Esme. Rice, reflects on persistent pessimism and cautious realism about life. She contrasts optimism with daily pragmatism, noting how frequent disappointments temper hopes yet preserve genuine affection for friends. Published in the Forum and Century.
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New Haven Hotel Charges Breakfast With Room
A New Haven hotel making breakfast compulsory with room rate sparked a comic clash. A cloak and suitor skipped breakfast, ordered a $3 dinner, and claimed the breakfast is included with the room. The waiter replied that breakfast is part of the rate. He argued he overslept.
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New York Sun
Nice to Be Bad Brothers Speak on a Trip
A short tale contrasts two brothers one polite and well behaved the younger unruly and needing constant correction. With parents away for a long trip the decision is to take the misbehaving boy along while the elder stays with friends at home. On departure the younger taunts the other wishing he could go on long trips if he were bad.
His Fate Johnson The Last Pedestrian Dies This Morning
Blake reports a motorist may have run over him but Johnson claims a sales man spoke him to death. The fragment notes a fatal pedestrian incident with conflicting attributions and no clear official conclusion.
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Blake
Prayer Prevents Theft at Cincinnati Confectionery
Two robbers entered Mary Wilhelm's confectionery in Cincinnati but fled after Wilhelm prayed aloud for protection. The would be thieves exchanged glances and hurried away, leaving the shop unharmed.
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Cincinnati
Mary Wilhelm
Miss Wilhelm
Girl Kills Wildcat in Home Kitchen Incident
Ethel Roff of Siskiyou county California shot a wildcat inside her home kitchen. The event occurred some time ago and is reported in the record.
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Los Angeles
Ethel Roff
Siskiyou County
California
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