Woman found burned on pyre of logs in Franklin Parish
In Winnsboro Louisiana on October 13 a young woman was found dead and burned on a crude pine log pyre in Te Swamp twelve miles from town. Dr J D Rogers coroner says she may have been slain then cremated or killed and burned to destroy clues. Gasoline odor lingered. a white gold ring and a small suitcase were the only clues.
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Winnsboro
Te Swamp
Louisiana
Franklin Parish
J. D. Rogers
Foreman Shot by Youths as East Side Gang Feud Surges
New York on October 18 reports the shooting death of a United Marine Corporation foreman by two youths. The crime blotter also notes a street duel wounding two men, highlighting renewed East Side gang feuds on Columbus Day.
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New York
A.P
United Marine Corporation
East Side
Mail truck thieves in Los Angeles arrested after heist
Five of seven bandits who robbed a registered mail truck in Los Angeles last Thursday are under arrest and authorities recovered most of the nearly $500,000 in cash and jewelry. One suspect remains at large and the haul reportedly included ash.
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Los Angeles
Jack Daw's Adventures fun chapter with Miss Muffet scene
Hal Cochran writes a whimsical scene where Miss Muffet greets readers and laments needing more spoons while sharing cards and whey. Jack and Dotty decline, leaving Miss Muffet to finish the meal interrupted by the spider.
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Miss Muffet
Jack
Dotty
Spider
Mother Goose
Jack Daw
Mother Goose Land
Securities Recovered After Gang Incident
Announcement by Captain of Detectives E. C. Catro said securities taken by the gang have been recovered. The statement was issued last night confirming the return of the stolen items.
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E. C. Catro
Draft Convention Aims to Eradicate Slavery Worldwide
Geneva reports the League of Nations drafts a convention to end slavery in all forms. Viscount Cecil defends the protocol as a strong step, while the United States and several nonmembers are asked to study and support immediate measures toward abolition. An international conference is planned for formal adoption.
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Geneva
A.P
Gue of Nations
League of Nations Assembly
Drummond
Viscount Cecil of
Chetwood
Lord Cecil
United States
League
Mexico
Ecuador
Germany
Eight-Foot Gator Killed After Roaming Road Near Brooksville
In Brooksville Florida Oct 13 a eight foot alligator that tried to act as traffic officer was struck by a car driven by C C Black and Mr. and Mrs. Dow George. After a chase the beast hissed and was killed with a limb club. It was later brought into town strapped to the car running board.
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Brooksville
Fla
United Press
Cc. O. Black
Dow George
George
Black
Thieves Loot Del Val’s Rome Apartment for Jewels
Thieves who studied the movements of Domingo Merry Del Val, royal secretary and diplomat, are suspected in a holiday raid that stripped his Madrid or Rome apartment of jewels and decorations valued at $50,000. Del Val is related to the cardinal and the Spanish ambassador to Great Britain.
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New York
International
Domingo Merry del Val
Alfonso
Spain
Merry del Val
Cardinal
Pius
Great Britain
Chaplin Not Keen on Playing Hamlet
Chicago Oct 13 Charlie Chaplin dismisses rumors of a Hamlet cameo saying he has no ambition for tragedy and prefers to make people laugh. He travels from New York to Hollywood noting a barber shop closure due to lack of trade and comments on shooting accuracy in Kentucky. A contest for England’s best town crier was held in Wales.
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Chicago
Charlie Aplin
Hamlet
Hollywood
New York
England
Wales
Russia and Germany Sign Trade Treaty Implementing MFN Principles
Moscow reports a ten‑section treaty between Russia and Germany adopting most favored nation terms. Signatories include German ambassador von Bromdorff-Amtau and delegate von Koerner for Germany, and Soviet officials Litvinoff and Hanetski for Russia. The accord follows the Rapallo framework and aims to shape postwar European economics.
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Moscow
Russia
Germany
von Ulrich Bromdorff-Amtau
von Koerner
Maxim Litvinoff
Hanetski
Europe
Promiscuous Sale of Firearms Sparks Discussion
Louisville report notes a claim that traffic in firearms causes about 15 000 deaths annually in the United States. George G. Graham of the American Life Convention spoke to the legal section. John W. O'Leary of the U S Chamber of Commerce is slated to speak Thursday.
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Louisville
A.P
United States
George G. Graham
American Life Convention
John W. O'Leary
United States Chamber of Commerce
First Soviet Agreement With Capitalist Nation Highlights Compromises
Prominent government officials say the significance rests on the first Soviet agreement with a capitalist country, addressing economic questions between two systems. Both sides made concessions, with the Soviet Union stressing Germany’s recognition of its state monopoly on foreign trade and the extraterritorial status of the Soviet trade delegation in Berlin.
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Germany
Berlin
Warning Signs of High Blood Pressure and Remedies
The notice warns that symptoms such as sluggishness anger sleeplessness and shortness of breath signal high blood pressure which can lead to Brights Disease apoplexy or sudden death. It urges immediate medical checks and mentions a pit medicine and a famous doctor's prescription sold by first class druggists to reduce pressure and purify the blood.
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Bright
van Antwerp
New Wool Rugs and Blankets Arrive with Special Prices
New wool rugs in rounds and ovals come in assorted sizes from 3.75 to 12 dollars with special pricing. Blankets in wool wool and cotton and all cotton feature new arrivals and sale pricing from 3 to 17.50 dollars.
Fur Trimmings Line Features Wide Range of Furs
Fall and winter fur collection announced with Fitch, real squirrel and red fox furs in gray beige and brown. Real mink beaver nutria sable lynx and blue fox listed, plus stone marten black cat lynx imitation fox white black gray sand and brown. New chinchilla and assorted coney varieties offered with genets and monkey fur trims in multiple widths and colors.
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Stone Marten
Chinchilla
Fall Gloves Debut with New Kid and Fabric Lines
retailers announce daily arrivals of their fall glove collection featuring kid and fabric gloves with fancy or turn back cuffs in shades Gray Biscuit Pigell Mode Brown Black and White.
Unbleached Domestic and Pillow Case Special Offers
Classified item notes 39 inch unbleached domestic fabric at 12 1 2c yard special 81x99 size at $1.39 each. Bleached pillow cases in standard brands available CRS fee 19c 29c 35c.
Bath Towels Special in All White Styles
All white bath towels advertised with sizes 18x36 and 22x44. Notes mention heavy single and double loop towels, regular values 25c and 50c, with special pricing around 1.24 and 35 cents respectively.
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Specia
Our Gift Shop Offers Unusual Bits at Pressing Prices
A quiet shop presents beautiful merchandise from top importers. The store emphasizes loveliness and charm with novel items offered at pressing prices.
Heisey Glassware Lot Offered In Gift Shop Display
A description touts a large Heisey tableware assortment including goblets iced teas parfaits oyster cocktails wine footed iced teas and champagnes. The items are advertised as etched and well patterned in the Gift Shop display with prices noted in magazines.
Knitwear line debuts with infant and Carters items
A new Knit Und jae infant line appears with pieces including aiden and s elieu styles and Carters knitwear on display in Neapolis. The collection blends cozy fabrics and baby friendly designs for early wardrobe needs.
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Jae
Aiden
Selieu
Carters
Neapolis
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