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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1935

Page

5

Film Star Faces $100000 Suit Over Theft Claim

Dorothy Devore, film actress, is sued by her ex husband A W Mather, Hawaii importer, for 100000 he says she took after their separation. Mather alleges her presence in a guest room led to the split and that 20000 disappeared from their joint Hawaiian bank account. Betty Compson named as expected witness in Los Angeles.

A. W. Mather Hawaii Dorothy Devore Los Angeles Betty Compson Mather Miss Devore

New York Moves On Law Reform And Jury Change

New York lawmakers study extensive justice reform to strengthen enforcement. Bills would allow women to serve as jurors, curb traffic in small arms, and substitute a public defender for private criminal lawyers. Commissioner Valentine urges burden of proof on criminals.

New York Valentine New York City

Science Boosts Treasure Hunts with Modern Diving Gear

Modern engineering and scientific tools aid treasure seekers as divers use rigid steel diving suits to reach deeper depths. Cocos Island, 400 miles off Costa Rica, remains a famed treasure trove drawing expeditions each spring for pirate gold and galleon riches.

Cocos Island Pacific Costa Rica

Surgical Triumph by Pr Claude Beck at Lakeside Hospital

Pr Claude S Beck performed one of the first operations to relieve angina pectoris at Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland Ohio. The note mentions the term wildebeest with its debated pronunciation and outlines its zoological description.

Claude S. Beck Lakeside Hospital Cleveland

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