Adoption Cancelled Court Rejects Cinderella Hope
Mary Lou Spas, 21, driven by desire to become a nun, pleads at Newark convent but is rejected. District Attorney Newcombe denounces her tale as a fraud while Dr. Luahn describes the acts as a deliberate bluff. Edward W Browning, a wealthy real estate operator, arrives with her parents after hours in Newark.
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Cotham
Anl
New York
Aoe Spas
Edward Wwring
Lisnaire Real Estate
Syndi
Mary Une
Newcombe
Queens
Emnty
Hemian
Joseph F. C. Luhan
Browning
Mary Louie
Dr. Lu
Katibeet
Sui
St. John
Suon
Edward W. Browning
Newark
French and Spanish Open Operations Against Abd El Krim Riffs
Paris reports joint French and Spanish operations will begin against Abd El Krim's Rif forces in Morocco. The initial goal is to straighten the Franco Spanish front near Laracho as a response to the Rif rejection of peace talks. Marshal Petain's Morocco tour informed the plans for a fuller campaign.
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Paris
Abd-El-Krim
Morocco
Madrid
Laracho
Marshal Petain
Dorothy Ellingson Jazz Murder Trial Faces Second Hearin
Dorothy Ellingson, 16, charged with killing her mother in a jazz fueled spree, proceeds to a second trial after a prior insanity finding. Her defense seeks temporary insanity, while she pleads for a chance at a family home and normal life.
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San Francisco
Dorothy Ellingson
Napa State Hospital
Dorothy
Walter McGovern
Dan Dorothy
State
Insane Sum
Thrift Progress Reported Across U.S. Savings Banks
The Federal Reserve Board announced a half billion dollar rise in savings deposits from July 1924 to July 1925 across 902 banks. Total savings reached 7.99 billion with New York Boston and San Francisco districts posting the largest amounts and San Francisco the highest percentage gain.
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Robert 8. Thornburgh
International News Service
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
New York
Boston
San Francisco
Federal Reserve
Prohibition in Mexico Looms as Saloon Doors Close
Mexico City reports economic strain pushing prohibition measures. Cafes and famous cantinas close as rents and taxes bite. President Calles backs prohibition and plans action at the next congress session. Strong drink taxes curb imports and profits, leading to widespread closures.
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Mexico City
International News Service
Mexico
Calles
The
Rhine
Congress
Typhoon Hurts Three Hundred In Holland Report
Amsterdam dispatch from the Exchange Telegraph Company says a cyclone struck Borculo injuring 300. The storm is described as unprecedented in Holland. The note mentions 1933 tax figures and a separate 74 in a different context.
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London
Ln Ie
Amsterdam Dispatche Exchange
Tapinien
Borculo
Holland
Political battle lines drawn over New York factions in 1928
Reports show a Democratic split with McCooey backing Hylan and Walker challenging him, while Governor Smith and Hearst loom over state delegates. Republicans nominate Wantermann and Harvey for key posts as party lines tighten before primaries.
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Matali
Battle
Cent
Gvuchee Smith
Meg Randolph Hearst
Mocratic
Ublican
Franklin D. Wanterman
Republican Citizens
James Fingeman
Fie
George A. Harvey
Board of Aldermen
Charles S. Whitman
Herman Rosenthal
John H. McCooey
Brooklyn
John F. Hylan
William H
Big Bill
Edwards
Wilson
Princeton
William A. Cakeley
Bronx
Board of
Aldermen
James J. Walker
Tammany Hall
Hylan
McCooey
J. Harry Tiernan
Pens
Richmond
Smith
Hearst
New York State
Tiernan
Walker
Stinnes Fortune Dwindling Despite Asset Sales
Berlin August 11 The late Hugo Stinnes heirs face debt pressures despite high prices for industrial securities sold by a German banking group. Quick assets are about 60 million marks, while urgent obligations exceed 160 million marks. A drowning rescue mention follows.
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Berlin
A.P
Hugo Stinnes
Stinnes
Leonardi Elixir Promises Health and Strength
An old advertisement touts Leonardi Elixir as a remedy to lack of vigor and health, claiming to build blood and stamina. It notes availability at Van Antwerp Drug Corp and other drug stores.
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Leonardi’s . Elixir
Aetaee
Odin
Leon Ce
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Kotex
Remarkable Health Boost Promises From Vegetable Compound
Over 200 000 women reply to Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claim it aids recovery from fatigue and enables them to resume housework and work duties after illness. The advertisement emphasizes swift results and urges readers to request the medicine by mail order.
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Watter E. Anderson
Coontz Flagship Enters Port Wellington Harbor
The U S S Seattle flagship of Admiral Robert Coontz arrived in Port Wellington New Zealand this morning with the Pennsylvania Oklahoma Nevada Richmond Trenton Marblehead Memphis and Relief passing into the harbor.
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Wellington
N. Z
A.P
U. S
Seattle
Robert =. Coontz
United States Fleet
Pennsylvania
Oklahoma
Nevada
Richmond
Trenton
Marblehead
Memphis
Relief
Murder Charge After Crash Near Pikeville
Henry Kitchen driver of a car that crashed near Pikeville is charged with murder in connection with the fatalities. A warrant alleges whiskey was found in the wreckage and points to alcohol as a factor in the crash.
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Pikeville
Henry Kitchen
Henry
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Los Angeles
H. B. Humphrey
Weather Bureau
Santa Barbara
Humphrey
United States
Dallas
Texas
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Gilbert
George M. Dallas
Ueenie Slaughter
Harbor
GROVE
Ae Pathan Vere
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Tollene
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Southern Shippers
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South
Merchants Bank Mobile
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