Bishop Cannon Sues Tinkham For Libel Over 1930 Jameson Funds
Bishop James Cannon Jr filed a 500000 libel suit in the District of Columbia Supreme Court against Representative Tinkham for accusing him of violating the federal corrupt practices act. The case concerns 65300 received in 1928 from E. C. Jameson to use against Alfred E. Smith, with Cannon asserting damage to his reputation as a citizen and church leader.
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Washington
James Cannon, Jr
Pene
Alfred B. Smith
Virginia
Tinkham
Republican
Massachusetts
Southern Methodist
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Bishop Cannon
Ishop Cannon
William Randolph Hearst
Hearst Newspapers
Carmon
E. C. Jameson
New York
Smith
Hearst
Boston
George Holden Tinkham
Derby luck finances ease for Newark man after Derby ticket
H. P. Jenkins of Newark New Jersey tied to Derby luck despite a paralytic stroke. He and his wife held a ticket in the Irish sweepstakes on the Epsom Derby in England that paid at least 4000 dollars and was worth as much as 150000 dollars as a potential winner.
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H. P. Jenkins
Newark
N. J
England
Jenkins
Kose Ee
O_MOT
Daime
Pilots Airplane Into Another Killing Helper
Dorris Thomas Murphy seaman died after an airplane piloted by Lieut. Richard S. Moss taxied into a plane where Murphy and Cliff Llewellyn Bostwick aviation mechanic mate were working at the naval air station Pensacola. Bostwick was slightly hurt. Murphy died en route to the naval hospital.
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Associated Press
Pensecola
Dorris Thomas Murphy
Cliff Llewellyn Bostwick
Aviation
Chanics
Richard S. Moss
Naval Air Station
Murphy
Naval Hospital
Faces Death for Love Calmy
Mrs. Maude Lowther a quarter blood American Indian from Ashtabula Ohio stands trial in Jefferson Ohio for the murder of Mrs. Clara Smith. Tilby Smith her fiancé and the husband of Mrs. Lowther is set to die in the electric chair on August 17. Lowther confessed she waited in the rain for them to pass a lonely spot then shot Mrs. Smith as she held her baby. Tilby Smith drove to his brother’s garage and claimed a holdup killed his wife, a claim he later recanted. The shooting occurred ten days after Lowther and Tilby met at a movie.
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Maude Lowther
Ashtabula
Jefferson
Clara Smith
Tilby Smith
Tilby
Mrs. Smith
DO X Takes Off on Final Atlantic Leg After Delays
The German seaplane DO X cleared Porto Praia Cape Verde on the Atlantic leg to Brazil after multiple delays. A 30 second water run lifted her heavy load from the harbor and she vanished into haze. A 5 pm radio report said all was well and the craft contacted safely from the south Atlantic.
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Porto Praia
Cape Verde Islands
Atlantic
Brazil
Briefly Told Talk Not of Wasted Affection
A compact line notes affection was never wasted and implies a thoughtful reflection on love. The terse statement centers on emotional value rather than action, suggesting quiet assurance about prior feelings.
For Rent Ads Mix in Small City Notice
Classified rental notices list: 137 S Main St apartment with private bath seen by Mr Shade at Hotel Fairfax. Delightful corner brick house with 10 rooms 2 baths furnished or unfurnished at 169 W. New six room house at 1363 Berryville Ave. A note on New York residents wearing red flannels for rheumatism appears.
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Mr. Shade
Hotel Fairfax
Winchester Court Orders Referenced In Zirkle Estate Case
Notice of a May 27 1931 decree in William L Zirkle versus Helen Crisman et al directs a Master Commissioner to assess Mary A Zirkle estate realty heirs partition potential lien priorities and unpaid taxes. Public notice sets June 20 1931 in Winchester for execution of the order and requires creditors to prove claims.
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Corporation Court
City OF
Winchester
Virginia
William L. Zirkle
Helen Crisman
Mary A. Zirkle
Mary A Zirkle
Rouss Avenue
Winchester Way
B. P. Harrison
New face powder MELLO-GLO promises lasting smoothness
Advert shows MELLO-GLO Purest powder with a new French process for longer wear. It claims a natural bloom, even blend with any complexion, no flaky look, no shiny finish, and pore minimization without irritation. Sold by Baker's Drug Store.
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United States
Baker's Drug Store
Advj
Administrator's Sale of May Bell Woodward Household Goods
As Administrator of the estate of May Bell Woodward I will offer the deceased's household goods for cash at public auction on June 10 1931 at 11 A M at 109 South Kent Street. Leather parlor suite beds and bedding tables chairs stands looking glasses gas stove and more. Admr. of May Bell Woodward dec d. (6 3 61) The Machine age remark follows.
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May Bell Woodward
South Kent Street
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Cameron
S. Main St
S. Stewart St
Frank Gearing
E. Piccadilly St
S. Cameron
Amherst St
J. Frank Bayliss
Berryville Ave
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Glaize, Jr
Shirley Carter
John G. Hubbard
N. Loudoun
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Boyce
Nick Lingrin
Roomers
N. Braddock St. Davis Apts
Stilwell
T. J. Dale
S. Kent
E. Clifford
Agi
Tony Cabooch
Anheuser-Busch
Columbia Broadcasting System
Budweiser
the House of Anheuser-Busch
ST. Louis
Budwe
Dolars
America
Our
Union Bus Station
Gina Capitol
Seyaound
A&p
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Eadace
del Monte
Morton
N. B.C. Premium
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Sunnyfield Si
Sultana Red
White House
Joan
Limas Waldorf
P&g
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