Infants' deaths case against Ruby Clarke dismissed
In Brooklyn a homicide charge against Ruby Clarke of Nyack was dropped after a detective found no evidence linking her to the three infant deaths found in a trunk she had stored in a Brooklyn warehouse in 1932. Magistrate Hirshfield discharged her, noting the bail issue and lack of proof.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Ruby Clarke
Nyack
Miss. Clarke
New York
Miss ‘Clarke
David Hirshfield
Miss. Clark
Magi
Strate Hishfield
Bay Oysters Never Better
Oystermen in Chesapeake waters reassure shoppers that oysters are fine to eat despite unseasonably warm temperatures. Mercury reached 72 degrees, shrubs bloom, and fishermen claim Ragpanahannock oysters are premier and will keep. Weather forecasters expect colder conditions by the weekend.
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Washington
Oystermen
Chesapeake
Potomac
Christmas Seal Sale Begins Soon in Maryland
Thanksgiving Day marks the start of the 28th nationwide Christmas Seal sale to fight tuberculosis. In Maryland the sale is run by the Maryland Tuberculosis Association. Proceeds fund county clinics, child welfare efforts, prevention education, and other TB programs statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Maryland Tuberculosis Association
State Tuberculosis Association
Raid With Flowers Turns Up Seven Alleged Gamblers
Philadelphia police used a floral sales ruse to seize seven alleged gamblers. Lieutenant Mehaffey led a raid after a house bell rang and the seller offered flowers. Harry Normand, 36, is held as proprietor. the other six face aiding and abetting charges.
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Philadelphia
Mehaffey
Harry Normand
Deaths in local area claim four lives and services planned
Death notices report Daniel M Beard of Beard's Church age 22 died at home after a three week illness. Susan L Shank of Maugansville age 73 died of pneumonia. Charles H Stone of this city died at Mont Alto Veterans Hospital age 47, World War veteran. William F Tribby of corner Lacuat and Randolph streets died at home age 63. Funeral services and locations listed for each, with church affiliations and surviving relatives. Also notice of a Sunday chicken dinner fundraiser at Sunset Camp.
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Daniel M. Beard
Beard's
Smithsburg
Leitersburg
Charles
Harvey
Chewsville
A. K. Coffman
Lestersburg Lutheran Church
N. D. Worman
Susan L. Shank
Maugansville
Reiff
Charles H. Stone
Mont Alto
Washington, D. C
Buckeystown
Frederick County
Currie Stone
James
San Diego
Cal
Cora Hoffman
This City
Susan Stone
Mary Lockner
Lillian Shoemaker
Gertrude Stone
Frederick
Earl Stone
New York City
Nicé
Bor m
William F.tribby
Lacuat
Randolph Streets
Washington Square
M. E. Church
Woodmen of the World
Mary J. Tribby
Hughe W
Margie S. Stouffer
Catherine
Thomas Preston
Hamilton
Elvin Follin
Joseph
Carl
Hillsboro
Liquor Profits Boost Cities Revenues Across States
A survey by United States Municipal News shows cities gain from liquor profits and license revenues. Minneapolis cites a new license tax rule and large back tax collections. Virginia and Wisconsin shares exceed projections. Norfolk eyes fines on drunken drivers. Akron considers higher license fees.
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Chicago
John Barleycorn
United States Municipal News
Bulletin of the
U. S. Conference of Mayors
American Municipal Association
Minneapolis
Virginia
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Control Board
Wisconsin
Norfolk
Akron
France votes war budget amid German rearmament fears
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies approved a 5.689 billion franc war budget after a swift session on German rearmament. Colonel Farley warned of 600,000 troops in German barracks and new Rhine bridges while Archimbaud urged readiness and a strong nation linked to peace efforts.
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Farley
Rhine
France
Archimbaud
Hitler
Russia
Poland
Japan
Beaugitte
the Meuse
Metz
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Certified Holly To Be Available
Maryland State Forester F W Besley announces the department will cut holly in state forests and sell it at cost to garden club members to demonstrate proper harvesting. The program aims to conserve supplies while allowing decorations this Christmas.
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Baltimore
Counterfeit City Warrant Found During Red Cross Roll Call
In Knoxville on Red Cross roll call day a counterfeit ten dollar city warrant was found among contributions. A genuine ten dollar warrant was later sent to Red Cross headquarters with a note reading I couldn't sleep please forgive me.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Red Cross
Daffy Dean Pranks Fan With Jar Of Cold Cream
In Little Rock on November 23 Paul “Daffy” Dean joked with an autograph seeker. He offered a jar of cold cream that released a snake when opened. The incident drew a shriek and laughter as Dean laughed and returned to Russellville, Arkansas with tea to “have some fun.”
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Little Rock
Ark
Paul
Daffy” Dean
St. Louis Cardinals
Daffy
Russellville
Mild Weather Signals Indian Summer Exit
Warm, gentle breezes carried through last night as weather officials warn Indian Summer’s end is near. The day’s high reached a cool 3 degrees, with forecasts calling for a shift in temperatures and drier conditions ahead.
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Weather Bureau
Paul Os
Football Game Comes First In Bay City District Title Race
In Bay City Texas on November 23 high school football in Class B District 25 continued despite a temporary injunction. Eagle Lake and Richmond High School runners up ordered their teams to play for the title at Eagle Lake while court arguments proceeded on making permanent the injunction. Superintendent R E Scott of Richmond urged continuing play “the football fight come first and the legal fight afterwards.”
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Bay City
Tex
W. B. McNabb
Bar of Justice
Eagle Lake
Richmond
McNabb
R E. Scott
Orders Are Orders At St Paul Gunpoint Robbery
Floris Trisk, a St Paul garbage collector, was robbed of $69 after cashing a pay check. A gunman forced him to drive to the Union Depot and wait three hours, but the assailant did not return.
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ST. Paul
Floris Trisk
Trisk
Union Depot
Too Particular at Chicago Blind Date Bureau
Professor Brooks Steen, founder of a blind date bureau for men at the University of Chicago, faces picky applicants who ask if the date is tall enough, has a car, or if they must walk and what time she must be in.
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Chicago
Brooks Steen
University of Chicago
Quotations From Stein Bros. & Boyce
Daily stock prices and market quotes compiled by Stein Bros and Boyce from the McComan Armatrong Building. Includes current values for 주요 securities and brief investment notes for traders and local investors.
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Stein Bros. & Boyce
McComan-Armatrong Building
Stein Bros. & Boyce, McComas-Armatrong Building
Corset Shop Adverts In Chicago Business District
An advertising snippet lists corsets priced at 3.50 with special fittings and repairs offered by Alice Weasley Corset and Gift Shop at 31 South Prospect Street, Ady location.
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Alice Weasley
S. Prospect St. Ady
Illicit Rum Trade Probe Continues in Franklin County
Harrisonburg Va November 25. The federal grand jury investigation into Franklin county illicit liquor operations continues with a steady stream of witnesses. Over twenty have testified or are ready, and more will be brought in as the probe extends for weeks. Investigators say whisky operations lie at the case’s core, but no indictments or targets are disclosed. Dancing tonight at Hecho-Way Inn Cearfoss Md Max Dartz Orch.
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Harrisonburg
Franklin County
Hecho-Way Inn
Cearfoss, Md
Max Dartz Orch
Girl Scouts To Collect For Red Cross Drive Tomorrow
Girl Scouts will canvass streets tomorrow morning to raise funds for the current Red Cross campaign. About 26 scouts gathered donations totaling roughly $100 last Saturday and aim to surpass that amount tomorrow at various central city tables. The drive closes Thanksgiving Day, five days hence, with memberships for 1936 payable at Red Cross HQ, Potomac Edison, Chamber of Commerce, Bentz and Dunn, E C Flery, and Smith's Pharmacy among others.
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Red Cross
East Washington Street
Potomac Edison Co
East
Washington Street
Chamber of Commerce
Bentz and Dunn
North Potomac Street
E. C. Flery
West
Smith’s Pharmacy
Washington Square
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Miss Clarke
Kapse
Washington Square M. E. Church
Lloyd Davis
Rose Hill
Sunset Camp
Western Pike
Scot Ironer
Tristate Electrical Supply Co
Hagerstown, Md
South Potomac St. Ce
Jpemnation
Intercute
Hagerstown
Parliament
Cantort
Amer
Wat
Anaconda Snide Ee
Atchison
Wee
Beth. Steel
J. I. Case
Chrysler
Consol
Gas
Crown Ck. & SL
DuPont
Gen Elect
Gen. Motors
Goodyear
Ontt'd
N. Y. Central
North Amer
WM Penna. R.R
Chicago Grain Market
Red Cross Drive
Ee DD
Freischmann
ASCO
Brazil
Phillips Delicious
Morton’s
N.B.C
Ton
Acme
Victor
Asco Sauer
Florida
California
Hagerntown
Beonsboro
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