Killer Sheck Slays Officer Then Is Shot in Court
In Chicago on July 25 a jailed gunman John Scheck escaped guards in the criminal court bullpen and fled into a corridor. Bailiff Jack Kavanagh fired at Scheck wounding him and Sevic, a patrol officer, who died later. Scheck fired twice at officer Sevick and collapsed after Kavanagh retrieved Sevick's revolver. Co defendant Carl Grundboetter fled the bullpen. an investigation into the visit and the eight visitors at the time is opened. Six deputies were dismissed, including Kavanagh, as the shooting ended with Scheck mortally wounded and facing possible execution.
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Chicago
Criminal Courts
John Sévick
Freedom
John Scheck
Scheck
Carl” Grundboetter
Sevick
Jack Kavanagh
Be- Vick
Hollywood 18 boosts weight loss claim ad from 1922
A Carlson Minnesota reader cites a Hollywood 18 weight loss pill promising 16 to 25 pounds shed in the first month. The ad touts a simple glass of water before breakfast and guarantees results or a refund, urging readers to buy through Cauffman or local druggists.
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Carlton, Mins
Hollywood
B. Oh. Hassing
J Daily
Ancy Carroll
Clara Bow
Atar Jos
Cauffman
Scout Tells Experiences On Bus Trip To Camp Limberlost
Scouts from Washington and Frederick Counties recount a 233 mile train and bus trip from Canton to Kendalsville Indiana and Akron Ohio. They describe Blue Ridge buses performing well, packed lunches, iced water, and a night storm at Camp Limberlost on July 23 1933 near Gene Stratton Porter’s former home now run by Fort Wayne district scouts.
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Limberlost
Kendalsville
Ind
Washington
Frederick
Chicago
Niagara Falls
Canton
Blue Ridge
Yone
Akron
Norwalk
Freemont
Napoleon
Ohio
Butler
Gene’ Stratton Porter
Boy Scouts
Fort Wayte
Scout Camp Weather Disaster At Century of Progress Trip
Henry R. Coates reports a severe storm at a Scout camping trip near Chicago. A tornado uprooted five tents and scattered gear while Scouts sheltered in remaining tents and vehicles. No injuries. one Scout in Fort Wayne camp was hurt when a steel bed was carried away. The group proceeds to cabins and a Century of Progress focus, led by Fred Entler.
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Fort. Wayne
Henry R. Coates
Chicago
Fred 'P. Entler
Local Girls Camp Opens At Nawakwa In Biglerville Pa
The Senior High School Girls Camp at Biglerville Adams county opened July 18 for its fifth year. Camp Nawakwa sits 16 miles northwest of Gettysburg and trains girls for leadership in home churches. Director is M Hadwin Fischer Ph D, associate director Mids La Vene Grove. The 128 girls attend with 11 faculty and 18 cabin leaders. A second camp for young women runs August 1–15, open to both sexes.
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Biglerville
Gettysburg Seminary
Mids ‘la’ Vene Grove
Harrisburg
Crash injures three in Pennsylvania overhead bridge incident
Mrs. Clarence Hood and her three year old daughter Dorothy Hood, along with Arthur Cruze of New York City, were seriously hurt when Cruze lost control of the car on the Approach to the Pennsylvania overhead bridge north of Greencastle early yesterday morning.
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Clarence Hood
New York City
Dorothy Hood
Arthur Cruze
Pennsylvania Overhead Bridge
Greencastle
Cruze
Wild dogs hunted after attack on five week old punt
In Baltimore a pack of four wild dogs raided stock FDR and a five week old punt defender. A dog treed two armed men who fired. Patrolman John Thomas and his son killed the animal after she took shelter in a cave. Three other dogs are believed to remain. hunts to continue the week.
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Baltimore
Sparka
Baltimore County
John Thomas
John, Jr
Shere É Cave
Ahepas Elect New Officers at Maryland Convention
Nicholas Sakelos of Baltimore reelected district governor at the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association annual convention in Annapolis which closed Monday. Peter Chipouras of Washington elected lieutenant governor James Konstant of Annapolis secretary James Hallas of Washington Del treasurer and Peter Semies of Hagerstown marshal. Wilmington Del chosen for next year’s gathering. parade closed the two day event with Semfes of Hagerstown as marshal and participants from Baltimore Washington Wilmington Annapolis two patrols Legion Band Veterans of Foreign Wars and city fire department.
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Annapolis
Nicholas Sakelos
Baltimore
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
Peter Chipouras
Washington
James Konstant
James Hallas
Del
Peter Semies
Hagerstown
Wilmington
Semfes
Outlaw Clyde Barrow Fights Police in Iowa Chase
Clyde Barrow and Marvin Barrow elude authorities after a machine gun battle at a wooded hideaway in Dexter Iowa. Police pursue with airplanes armored cars motorcycles and cars as they close in on the brothers who are wanted for four murders and wounding three officers. A waiter’s tip sparked the pursuit after reporting a man bought five dinners then carried them into the woods.
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Dexter
Iowa
Clyde Barrow
Texas
Marvin
Clyde
Barrow Brothers
Barrows
Bed of Roses at the Maryland Theatre reviewed
Constance Bennett stars in Bed of Roses at the Maryland Theatre with Joel McCrea and Joni Halliday. Bennett's new portrayal blends glamour with a fresh character, supported by Pert Kelton and Samuel Hinds. The film is set against Mardi Gras, Mississippi River craft, and New Orleans street scenes, with photography capturing mood and mystery.
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Constance Bennett
Maryland Theatre
Rko-Radio Pictures
Joel Mctrea
Joni Halliday
Miss Bennett
Mississippi
McCrea
Halliday
Dan
Paige
Pert Kelton
California
Samuel Hinds
Father Doran
Misa Bennett
New Orleans
Drama at Colonial Theatre Heralds Fox Romance
Colonial Theatre presents Humanity a one day Fox drama about a young scientist and his love amid contrasts between wealth and poverty. Starred by Ralph Morgan veteran actor and Alexander Kirkland with Boots Mallory Irene Ware leading newcomers in a tale of class conflict and romance.
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Fox
Colonial Theatre
Ralph Morgan
Alexander Kirkland
Succeanen
Boots Mallory
Irene Ware
Fim
All-Star Picture at Henry's Theatre Delivers Grand Cast
Henry's Theatre presents The World Gone Mad featuring John St Pauls J Carroll Nalab Louis Calhern Mary Brian Neil Hamilton Evelyn Brent and Pat in a sprawling production praised for its scale and notable ensemble. The review highlights the film's cast as the standout element and notes the ambitious scope of the feature.
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Henry's
John St. Paus
J. Carroll Nalab
Louis Calhern
Mary Brian
Neil Hamilton
Evelyn Brent
Pat
Grandmother and Mother Start Me on Vegetable Compound
A readable fragment notes a person crediting relatives for using a vegetable compound and claims improved ability to do work. Includes garbled phrases and a partial address in Indiana, with references to a pharmacist and daily medicine use.
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Leland Fisher
Center St
Huntingtom
Indiana
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