Beefeeter cops argue over weight in 1930s bragging match
New Jersey sergeant Patrick J. Kelly boasted of 429 pounds while Illinois patrolman Arthur Guenther claimed 346 pounds as the national police tonnage title. John Hutchinson of Ocean Township, New Jersey, said he could top them at 337 pounds. Kelly noted his own growth, recalling 384 pounds on the streets in 1931, and blamed sleep for weight gain.
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Patrick J. Kelly
Illinois
Kelly
Arthur Guenther
la Salle
Lil
Quier
John Hutchinson
Océan Township
Long Branch
N. J
Guenther
Hutchinson
Fragmentary self description of sleep and diet habits
The text presents a fragmented statement about ability to sleep anytime, moderate eating, and being "bone dry." It appears as an isolated personal note lacking clear event or context. No identifiable people, organizations, or locations are present.
Fifteen Indicted In Federal Court In Baltimore
A federal grand jury indicted 15 individuals Tuesday on charges of conspiracy to defraud the internal revenue laws by operating unregistered stills and producing untaxed liquor. The cases stem from a Treasury Department probe led by U S District Attorney J Bernard Flynn and A U S A T Barton Harrington. Most defendants hail from outside Baltimore. among them are John J Skelly a former New York police official and Charles J Smith a former prohibition agent with others including Moe Kassof and Sam Harris aliases. Eight other alleged workers are named.
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Baltimore
Internal Revenue Laws
Treasury Department
United States District
J. Bernard Flynn
United States
T. Barton Harrington
John J. Skelly
New York Police Department
Charles J. Smith
Philadelphia
Moe Kassof
New York
Sam Harris
Daniel Davidson
Splendid Turkey Outlook Reported in Maryland
College Park Maryland November 25 The Thanksgiving outlook is bright as Maryland turkey producers report high quality flocks. Wade H Rice poultry specialist of the University of Maryland Extension Service notes abundant locally produced feed and better grade birds despite high imported feed prices.
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College Park
Maryland
Wade H. Rice
University of Maryland Extension Service
Fire at Dry Docks Company Sparks Missing Worker Hunt
Warren Johnson, president of the Dry Docks Company, stated six white men and three Negroes were working when the blaze began and are now missing. The incident highlights the peril faced by labor crews during the disaster.
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Warren Johnson
Dry Docks Company
Nine men believed entombed aboard S S Scantie fire
New Orleans November 25 Nine men were believed entombed in the hatch of the S S Scantie of the Merre merack Line after a Tuesday fire. At least four were saved and searchers continued for the others amid the smoke and flames.
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New Orleans
Wnine
S. S
Merremack
Labor meet brands communism fascism and Nazism threat
In Tampa on November 23 the American Federation of Labor condemned communism fascism and Nazism as threats to liberty and peace. The 56th convention decried dictatorships that suppress political differences and execute opposition, while discarding the John L. Lewis revolt issue and noting intent to keep rebel unions suspended.
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Tampa
Fla
American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis
Lewis
W. R. Trotter
Typographical Union
William Green
A. F. of L
Green
Frederick Hagerstown dual highway to continue work this winter
Thomas M. Linthicum, district engineer of the State Roads Commission, said the Frederick Hagerstown dual highway will continue through the winter. He oversees about 12 miles in Frederick County and notes fills will settle over the cold months. Much of the county work has a solid base for concrete if fillings settle. the road will open after a few more culverts are finished and the first of two 20 foot concrete lanes will be laid next spring.
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Frederick
Thomas M. Linthicum
State Roads Commission
Frederick-Hagerstown
Linthicum
Frederick County
Meat market owner ordered to state hospital after arson claim
Frostburg Md November 25 John D Rees owner of a local meat market was ordered committed to the state hospital for mental treatment after his arrest for starting a fire at his store on November 16 to collect insurance. He admitted setting the blaze to trigger an insurance payout and faced arson allegations.
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Frostburg
John D. Rees
State Hospital
Rees
Pigskin Parade thrills Hollywood fans at Henry's Theatre
Crowds flock to Henry's Theatre for Pigskin Parade a football musical featuring a starry cast including Stuart Erwin Patsy Kelly Jack Haley Arline Judge Betty Grable Judy Garland and more The plot follows Texas State University a small college drawn to play Yale on Armistice Day as coach Haley hustles to ready the team and Patsy Kelly rescues the day in one of the film s highlight scenes
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Hollywood
Henry’s Theatre
Stuart Erwin
Patsy Kelly
Jack Haley
Arline Judge
Betty Grable
Johnnie Downs
Dixie Dunbar
Tony Martin
Yacht Club Boys
Judy Garland
Texas State University
Yale University
Patsy Kelley
Stars acclaim roles in Academy film The Road to Glory
Frederic March Warner Baxter and Lionel Barrymore praised The Road to Glory at the Academy Theatre marking its closing day. March called it an actor's field day with broad emotion and performance range. Barrymore called his part outstanding in his screen career. Baxter said he will seek similar roles to extend his career.
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Twentieth Century - Fox
Academy Theatre
Frederic March
Walner Baxter
Lionel Barrymore
March
Warner Baxter
Real cleansing for bowel discomfort Adlerika ad
Mrs Mabel chott shares thirty years of constipation relief after using Adlerika. She reports rapid improvement, reduced gas and headaches, and better sleep and appetite. Cauiman's Cut Rate Store markets the product with a keeps-the-claim tone.
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Adlerizka
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