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Kari Wagner a 23 year old former circus performer and alleged killer known as Texas Slim surrendered to Sheriff Lillie Barber at Miller county jail Texarkana and faced murder charges in two cases. He claimed to have killed several men across Mississippi Tennessee and Leakesville while escaping jail after a death sentence. No hearing date was set.
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Texareana
Ark
Kari “Kinnie" Wagner
Desperado
Lillie Barber
Miller County
Wagner
Sam Carper
Will Carper
Bob Carper
Texarkana
Petingagner
Logan
Texas Slim
Sherif
Kingsport
Tenn
Leakesville
Barber
Mississippi
Gate City
Tennessee
Miss Barrett Halted Again
Dover reports unfavorable weather and rough seas halted Miss Barrett's travel today delaying her planned voyage and activities.
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Dover
Wholesale prices fall one percent in July report
Washington reports wholesale prices dropped one percent from June to July with a 5.34 percent decline for the year. Farm products showed lower averages than June due to declines in winter wheat hogs lambs onions and potatoes.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Sorce
F Clothing
Cotton futures edge higher at New York and New Orleans openings
Cotton futures in New York and New Orleans opened with modest gains. October contracts traded around 16.70 in New York while December and January hovered near 16.78 and March near 17.00. Traders note activity around Pierce-Arrow and Hudson Motors as openings reflect sector movement.
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New York
Wall Street
Eugene
Pierce-Arrow
Trucks
Hudson Motors
Peake & Ohio
Valentino Appears To Survive Crisis Despite Peritonitis
New York August 19 Valentino shown signs of improving after surgery for appendicitis and a gastric ulcer. Doctors say local poisoning may have caused the illness and a mercurial antiseptic from Philadelphia was sent for possible blood poisoning. Telegrams from film figures and fans flood the hospital as Valentino sips broth and milk and awaits further word on recovery.
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Au- Saad Valentine
Valentino
New York
Rudolph Valentino
George W. Raisziss
Inir
Pennsylvania
Adelphia
George Ullman
Winifred Hudnut
Theresa Werner
Paris
Strike Closes Manville Mills in Labor Standstill
Manville Jenckes Company cotton mills in Manville shut down today due to a strike. R. L. report notes workers halted operations at the mills, affecting production and local employment as negotiations continue.
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Manville Mills
Manville
R. L
Manville Jenckes Company
Crash of Plane in France Kills Three
London Aug 19 The details of the French air union aeroplane crash will be known later. The death of DeLisle brings the total dead to three.
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London
Air-Union
DeListe
DeLisle
Italian Prince Umberto Ruspoli Shot by Thieves
Genzano Italy August 19 Prince Umberto Ruspoli was shot and killed by one of two thieves in the garden of his villa. The assailants fled as police began a search for them and authorities reported a family of Italian nobility involved in the incident.
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Genzano
Italy
Umberto Ruspoli
Fami
One Yankee Killed in Air Fall
A French cross channel airplane crashed in fog at Aldington Kent killing one American and one Italian and injuring seven Americans including five women. Dead: Robert Blaney of Boston and Vigo Rizzi of London. Injured: Mildred Warden, Victoria Varden, Edna Searn, Margaret Hazzard, Stanley Hazzard, and Lawrence K. Passengers and crew described a chaotic rescue with crew freed from the nose section and the pilot and mechanic among those injured.
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London
Aldington
County Kent
Robert Blaney
Boston
Mass
Vigo Rizzi
Mildred Warden
Victoria Varden
Baltimore
Edna Searn
New Rochelle
N. Y
Margaret Hazzard
Stanley Hazzard
Lawrence K
New York City
Ahdertabe
Bas Mgr
Ate
Teleera Communication
Wilson
Air Force
Plane crash over Aldington kills three in fog
An air ministry probe investigates the Aldington crash that killed pilot M. De Lisle and two others, with American Robert Blaney of Boston among the dead. Nineteen aboard, including seven Americans, were injured as the plane hit a barn and haystacks during a forced landing. Royal Victoria Hospital treated the injured while a London manager of the Ambassador Club, Vigo Rizzi, also died.
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Folkestone
Les
British Air Ministry
Gan
Aldington
England
M. de Lisle
Robert Blaney
Boston
Europe
Harvard
Vigo Rizzi
London
Ambassador Club
Paris
Royal Victoria Hospital
Victoria Warden
Central Land Bank of Baltimore
Channel
Edna Bennett
Calles Likely to Stand Firm Against Peace Move
Mexico City reports President Calles shows determination to resist any peace initiative. He signals firm stance and rejection of proposals, as authorities assess options and potential shifts in policy.
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Mexico City
Calles
Jinx Faces Thefts At Theater And Vehicle
J Jinks reportedly carries a streak of luck as he leaves a theater where his pocketbook vanishes. Police recover a purse with cash and banknotes totaling $2,950. A spare tire is stolen from a vehicle connected to the incident, complicating the case.
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J. B. Jinks
Jinks
Boy Holdups Escape Poses In Bold Thefts
Pueblo, August 19 Two boy bandits Lester and Forrest flee after robberies tied to a Jesse James image. They held up a filling station in Garden City, stole a car, and raided a YMCA camp Rye area. A large pursuit followed as residents fortified cabins and volunteers patrolled the hills. The chase shifted toward Rye as a battle potential loomed with armed officers and a search expanded.
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Pueblo
Colo
Lester
Forrest Pees
Jesse James
Poasen
Garden City
Camp Rye
Rye
Arden
Cloves Trial Near End in Murder Case
Seattle jury nears verdict in the Wallace Cloves murder trial after extensive testimony on an alleged unnatural relationship between Cloves and his daughter Sylvia Gaines. Prosecution details Gaines talk of the crime and movements of Sylvia from Smith College to Lynnfield. Defense cites jealousy claims by Gaines' second wife to argue fear for Sylvia's safety as she vanished on a walk. Judge Jones instructs jurors on first degree murder verdict and potential life or death penalty.
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Seattle
Wash
Wallace Cloves
Oneiessits
Livia
Ahe Pendattion
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Peyser
Lynneld
Gaines
Sylvia
J Jones
Railway Workers to Get Increase at Louisville L and N
Representatives of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks and officers of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad signed an agreement granting about 4500 employees wage increases totaling 400000 dollars annually. The minimum wage for a clerk who has passed the student grade rises to about 4.29 dollars, up from 4.47, with a sliding scale based on length of service and job type.
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Louisville, Ky
The
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Sheffield not to resign post
Secretary Kellogg said there is no foundation to reports that James R. Sheffield will resign as ambassador to Mexico. He is not in disagreement with the state department and plans to return to Mexico after a vacation in the United States this summer.
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Paul Smith
NW. Y
James R. Sheffield
Mexico
Kellogg
State Department
Sheffield
Department
Bodies of youths missing in Mississippi river tragedy
New Orleans reports the bodies of Joseph Laporello aged 15 and Edward Morkan aged 9, who drowned while swimming in the Mississippi River, had not been recovered by yesterday. Authorities continue search efforts as the incident remains under investigation.
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New Orleans
Joseph Laporello
Edward Morkan
Buyers See Progress In Port
Several hundred retail merchants from three star will view the new state port terminals this afternoon on a harbor boat trip aboard the Bay Qu. The chartered steamer will sail toward Chicagoue to overlook port terminal work, the Mobile bay bridge, and the coal station on Eley Island before traveling to Fairhope for an outing and supper.
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Three Star
Eek
Fairhope
Bay Qu
Chicbogue
Mobile Bay
Eley Island
Eastern Shore
Mobile
Sangea
Danae
Specia Uyers
Chamber of Commerce
U S Troops Sought for Border Action After Arrests
In San Diego a U S commissioner processed charges against Mexican leaders Estrade and others tied to a move to seize Lower California. Bonds ranged from 1000 to 5000 dollars with few posted. 115 rank and file remained in custody as a Navy guard was slated for civilian arrangements per a telegram from a distant marshal’s office.
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United Naval
Aurelio Cver
Marine Bar
United States Mar Shats
Los Angeles
Navy
British Ship Now At Tangier
A Tangier dispatch reports rising discontent among Spanish and native residents fueled by reported torture of prisoners by police and General Primo De Rivera's plan to press Tangier into the Spanish zone. A British destroyer 6 Splendid watched from Tangier as French warships were expected from Casablanca.
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London
Daily Mail
Tangier
Morocco
Tech
Primo Deene
Splendid
Casablanca
Former Canton Prosecutor Held on Prohibition Conspiracy Charge
Norman Clark, former Canton police prosecutor, was arrested in Canton Ohio on a conspiracy to violate the prohibition law charge. The warrant ties him to the federal probe into the murder of Don Resulting from Metlett publisher of the Canton Daily News, with details involving office tenure and associates.
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Canton
Ohio
Norman Clark
Don R.sulting
Metlett
Canton Daily News
Clark
Cari
eZee
United States District
A. E' Borastess
Kerosene Prices Rise Across Territories
The Standard Oil Co of New Jersey raised kerosene prices by one cent per gallon, setting new rates at 17 cents per gallon in its territory. The announcement follows similar moves by Ineclair Refining Co, indicating a broader price adjustment across the market.
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New York
O11 Co
New Jersey
Ineclair Refining Co
Grand Jury Hearings On Double Murder Case Start
The proceedings focus on Willie Gayeed and Shela for the murder of Rev. Edward Mali and Mrs Eleanor Gould. Prosecutors argue the case may proceed to trial with witnesses and grand jurors present as part of the investigation into the Wheeler Hall and Mrs Mills murders from four years ago.
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N. Seer
Essie Willie Gayeed
Wile Shela
Teday
Cha
Etward Ward Mali
Eleanor Roa
Gould
Willie Gena
Ahete
Carpender
Stevens
Ea Wheeler Hall
Eleanor Mi
Mills
Elsie Barnhardt
New Brunswick
Marie Tee
Patterson
Bie
Mire Peppers Stevens Hall
Lee
Mille
Fugitive Earl Moore to be Returned on Statutory Charge
Earl Moore a negro wanted on a statutory charge was to be brought back here today by Deputy Sheriff James L. Sullivan after being captured yesterday in Pensacola by Escambia County Sheriff de Penton. Sullivan was dispatched yesterday afternoon to locate him.
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Earl Moore
James L. Sullivan
Moore
Pensacola
Bsheriff de Penton
Eocambia County
Sullivan
English Gold Shows Small Rise in Paris Bank Report
The Bank of France weekly statement lists changes in francs with gold at home up 17,000, silver in hand up 756,000, and notes in circulation down 612,629,000.
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Paris
Bank of France
Nicaragua Mobilizes Troops to Suppress Revolt
Washington dispatch reports the Nicaraguan government is mobilizing and sending troops across the country to quell revolution outbreaks as of August 19. State Department spokesman Lawrence De can charge at Managua announced the move.
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Washington
Lawrence de Can
Managua
State Department
Break in British Coal Talks Ends Prospects for Peace
Negotiations between British coal owners and miners in London broke down, ending hopes for a quick settlement of the lengthy coal dispute. No further details were provided.
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London
Canton Canton Hqor Case Ties Murder to Prohibition
Federal and local investigators pursue links between Canton liquor trafficking and the Don Mellett murder. Norman Clark, former Canton prosecutor, is charged with conspiring to violate federal prohibition law alongside Louis Mager. Mazer, a Canton crime figure, faces charges over liquor transport and car release for the underworld. Investigations target higher ups as McDermott seeks immunity by implicating others.
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Pud
Vhan Canton
Tate
Ben Rudner
Massillon
Ohio
Patrick EU- Mo
McDermott
Nanty Glo
Aeniagon
D.C
Ora Slater
Stark County
McClintock
Investigation into charges against Mena college in Arkansas
An Arkansas investigation into charges that a Mena college promoted free love and anti American teachings continued as the state Legion debated a resolution to close the college. The resolution was referred to the executive committee for a thorough inquiry amid heated discussion.
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Little Rock
Ark
Mena, Ark
Butler County Arrests in National Law Violation Case
Deputies Nash and Ed Gwin of Mobile along with Choctaw officers arrested Townsen Bush and Adams and others near Butler County for alleged violations of federal law. They were taken to Clarke County for processing while U S Commissioner C A Coates Morris oversaw proceedings. Several defendants from Cromwell and Cro in were detained on charges tied to a national crime law.
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Butler
Townsen Bush
Pre Adams
Ad Tel
Nash
Ed Gwin
Mobile
Choctaw
Clarke County
Ore United Missioner
C. A. Coates Morris
James
Cromwell
Adams
W. Ed Ford
Joe Poe
Cro
Birmingham
Gewin
Goodile
Knights of Road Face Road Jobs in Mobile Court
Hoboes passing through Mobile were arraigned in the acting Recorder Court. Raymond Stather and Watts, from Santa Elena, were dismissed. Mitchall Gayson, Henry Webster, and A Burgess faced charges under prohibition and liquor laws. Gayson fined, Webster cited, Burgess dismissed after testimony about a stomach treatment at a negro’s house.
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Hoboes
Mobile
Raymond Stather
Watts
Santa
el New Orleans
Mitchall Gayson
Henry Webster
Schwarz to Welcome Visteor at Camp McClellan Visit
The Mobile group at Camp McClellan will be met by Sheriff Leon Schwarz and local soldiers. He carries cigarettes and tobacco gifts from Kiwanis and Rotary clubs. The visit spans several days with Governor events on Saturday, August 21. Miss Anna Louise, sheriff's office clerk, took vacation to visit New Orleans.
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Mobile
Camp McClellan
Leon Schwarz
L Kiwanis
Thiff
Anna Louise
Sheriffs Office
New Orleans
Rate case briefs used in stave
The complaint of the Mobile chamber of commerce against the states from points on the Central Railroad to Mobile will be handled by shortened procedures, that is briefs and written arguments in the interstate commerce case.
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Mobile Aever of Commerce
3 Central Railroad
Mobile
Gee
Interstate Commerce
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Valentine
U. S
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Steveris
Hall- Mills
Nicaragua
Pat Mo-Dermott
Mazer
Cleveland
Don Bellett
Louis Mager
Mellett
Detroit
A. E. Bernsteen
Carl Studer
Marsh
Choctaw County
Amos Murphree
Knights OF Road
Schwarz
Visteor
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