Crowds Pack Court as Hough's Murder Trial Nears Close
Bedford Iowa crowds fill the court as the Carl Hough murder trial nears closure. Defense attorneys Richard Organ and M R Brant begin closing arguments while County Attorney J R Locke prepares to conclude. Hough denies killing Wilton McKenney a 19 year old elope partner from Herrick South Dakota.
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Hough
Bedford
Carl Hough
Richard Organ
M. R. Brant
J. R. Locke
Wilton McKenney
Herrick
Chicago taxis test drivers mental skill for emergencies
Chicago Yellow Cab uses Northwestern psychology department tests sponsored by the county coroner to assess prospective drivers. The first test has a live wire drill with six plugs and a lever to cut current, measuring presence of mind under simulated danger. Some candidates panic and flee, while capable applicants act quickly to shut off the current.
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Chicago Yellow Cab Company
Department of
Northwestern University
Ma Ferguson House Sign Read “Por Rent” for Children
Temple Texas December 6 1933 a placard on the home of Governor-elect Ma Ferguson read “Por Rent Children Barred” as she prepared to move into the Austin executive mansion. She apologized for the clause saying children are dearer than furniture and had no respect for it.
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Ma Ferguson
Temple
Tex
Austin
Fragmentary Scene With Globe On Mushroom Top Table
A damaged OCR fragment describes an electric light globe atop a mushroom shaped table and a heavy object on a worn table. The text notes a disbelief about getting the jab, but details are unclear.
Women Take Growing Life Insurance Policies Rise
Chicago December 1. Miss Mary L. Downing chief ranger of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters reports women's interest in life insurance increases yearly. Many of the largest policies in the United States are held by women.
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Chicago
Mary L. Down
Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters
United States
Papes Cold Compound Promises Fast Relief for Colds
An advertisement touts Pape s Cold Compound as quickly breaking a cold with two tablets every three hours for three doses. The first dose allegedly relieves symptoms while the second and third eradicate the cold. It is claimed to be pleasant to take, free of quinine or opiates, priced at thirty five cents with a druggist guarantee.
Wealthy Women Carry Large Sums in Society Notes
Miss Downes says several women, including Mrs Mollte Nelteher Newberry of Boston formerly Chicago, Mrs Marshall Field II of Chicago, carry fortunes from $1,000,000 up to $2,000,000 and $4,000,000.
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Mollte Nelteher Newberry
Boston
Chicago
Marshall Field II
Chaplin Bride Louise McMurray Meets Marriage Rules
Los Angeles reports Charles Chaplin's 16 year old bride Louise McMurray has met all marriage requirements and a tutor notes she studied about 20 hours weekly as part of preparations. The article notes the couple’s status and local reactions to the wedding.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Charles Chaplin
Louise McMurray
Urgent kidneys cleansing remedy advised in old ad copy
An aged advertisement urges both men and women to flush kidneys with quart of water before breakfast. It promotes a lemon acid lithia drink to neutralize system acids, claiming it cleans kidneys, relieves bladder weakness, and prevents serious kidney problems.
California Compulsory Schooling Law Announced
Raymond Duntop, director of the compulsory education department, announced the state law allowing part time schooling as the department continues to investigate the case.
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California
Raymond Duntop
Compulsory
Studies for Minors Under 18 Under Dunlop Plans
Miss Margaret Paterson, tutor of the young bride, filed a report detailing a 20 hour weekly study schedule up to Navy, 17, last. Dunlop explained the arrangement and its educational aim for the minor.
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Dunlop
Margaret ‘Paterson
Navy
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