Accomplices Sought in Pasadena Extortion Plot
Federal agents pursue the identity of a wounded man who called himself Jack Williams after a shootout tied to a $72,000 extortion scheme against banker Herbert D. Ivey. Investigators seek accomplices, the suspect’s hideout, and a motive, amid notes promising death and torture to Ivey and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Herbert D. Ivey
California
Jack Williams
Department of Justice
Ivey
Eugene Woods
San Marino
Wiliams
Bus Driver and Railways Blamed in Student Death
A fatal bus rail collision at a grade crossing drew blame toward the bus driver and railroad for not maintaining watchman protection. The incident involved a Williamsport group returning from a University of Maryland science lecture in rainy conditions. Recommendations urged stronger crossing protection, full bus stops 25 feet from crossings, driver vigilance, and safer bus routing away from unprotected crossings.
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Williamsport
University of Maryland
Thescc
Ble
Barbara Bell Fashion Patterns for Summer Suits and Blouses
A breezy Barbara Bell pattern feature highlights a collarless summer suit with elbow sleeves and a back panel for fullness. Pattern No. 1615-B offers sizes 12 through 20 with generous yardage guidance and a call to order the Barbara Bell Pattern Book for more designs and sewing tips.
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Schiaparelli
Barbara Bell
Mrs Herrell Called By Death In Washington
Mrs Hannah Elizabeth Herrell 64 widow of Bruce Herrell died in Washington D C after two years residence and illness. Survived by three sons George W Grubbs brother and two sisters. Body to Winchester for 2 pm funeral at Kurtz funeral home with Rev E B McGukin officiating and interment in Mount Hebron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Elizabeth Herrell
Bruce Herrell
Washington, D. C
East Boscawen Street
Leo Herrell
Washington
Lindsey Herrell
Seattle
Wash
Bernard Herrell
Winchester
George W. Grubbs
Thomas Sawyer
Frederick County
Esther Grim
Kurtz
E. B. McGukin
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
First US Casaba Melons From Asia Minor Seeds
The first casaba melons grown in the United States came from seeds imported from Kassa ban in Asia Minor to California in 1878.
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United States
Kassaban
Asia Minor
California
Livestock And Produce Markets Show Mixed Price Movements
Market report notes cattle and calves steady to lower with butchers and slaughter types varying. Hogs mostly unchanged with lighter weights higher. sheep and lambs weak with best lambs around 10.00. Eggs firm. Philadelphia poultry and butter prices listed for several grades and weights.
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Haedee
U. S
Philadelphia
Long Island
England's sole women's Masonic society founded in 1913
The Honorable Fraternity of Freemasons established in 1913 marked the first and only women’s Masonic body in England. The society developed to provide female members access to Masonic fellowship and lodge activities within a formal fraternal framework.
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England
Honorable Fraternity of Freemasons
La Guardia as 1936 Third Party Hope Sparks Debate
A Central Press summary surveys independents and radicals weighing Fiorello La Guardia as a potential third party candidate in 1936. It notes cautious GOP resistance, broad radical interest, and the impracticality of several named figures, plus a New York ghost story detour highlighting cultural mood.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Fiorello H. la Guardia
New York
Congress
la Guardia
Kiney P. Long
Huey
la Follettes
Wisconsin
Father Coughlin
F. E. Townsend
William E. Borah
George W. Norris
Milofieno
Markets Boosted by Gold Support and Mixed Stocks
New York May 27 Europe’s gold stand weakens share prices but sentiment holds up as equities firm after a hesitant start. French gold receipts in London support, but forward French funds are heavy. Closing quotes show listed stocks with Allied Chemical at 151, Union Pacific 98, U. S. Steel 34 7 8, and Woolworth 60 1 2 among others.
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New York
Europe
London
Stock Exchange
Allied Chemical
American Can
American Smelters
American Tel. & Tel
Atch
Topeka & S. Fe
Bethlehem Steel
Chrysler
Consol
Gas of
N. Y
Corn Products
General Electric
General Motors
Goodyear
Int Harvester
Johns Manville
Montgomery Ward
N. Y. Central
Penn. Railroad
Stand. Oil of N. J
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
Woolworth
Futures And Cash Wheat And Other Grain Quotations
Chicago and Baltimore grain quotes from May 27 show wheat May to Dec futures at varied cents, corn and oats values, and rye levels. No. 2 mixed wheat and No. 2 mixed corn prices are listed with cash grain figures for Chicago and Baltimore.
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Chicago
Rye
Baltimore
Local Markets and Wholesale Flour Prices
Local markets list wholesale flour prices per barrel in various bag sizes and blends. Patent brand and mixed feed rates shown, including 98, 48, 24, and 12 pound bags, with corn meal and mash pricing. Also notes potential typographical errors and daily market updates.
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Star
Ee Veees Tae
Jnsteves
Farm Supply Price List From Country Butter Market
A historical price excerpt lists dairy products and livestock rates including butter and creamery items. It notes 98 lb bags of flour or feed at specific per barrel prices, along with cracked corn, corn meal, and various bag weights. The fragment includes vendor codes and operating labels for a local market.
Social and Personal Davis Family Week in New York
Mr. Horace Davis Jr travels to New York for a week staying with Mrs. Caroline R. Hunter on South Washington Street. Miss Caroline Carson of River ton visits Dr. and Mrs.
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Mr. Davis, Jr
New York
Horace Davis, Jr
Mr. Davis
Caroline
Hunter
South Washington Street
Caroline Carson
Riverton
Hunter H. McGuire Home Mention and Carson Arrival
Hunter H. McGuire is noted at their home on Braddock and Amherst streets. Miss Carson arrived in the city on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter H. McGuire
Braddock
Amherst
Miss Carson
City
Ladies Aid Meeting Planned At Mrs Robbinsons Home
Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Fred Robinson, 455 North Loudoun Street, Tuesday evening May 28 at 7 45. A full attendance is asked as matters of importance will be considered.
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Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren Church
Fred Robinson
North
Loudoun Street
G Men at Capitol Delights Fans This Week
James Cagney stars as a tough law enforcer in G Men at the Capitol for three days starting today. Thrilling performances expected Monday through Wednesday draw big crowds.
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James Cagney
Law and Order
Capitol
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Chief Clue
Life Magazine
Winchester Evening Star
Times Square Station
New York, N. Y
The
Bell Syndicate
Ine
Casaba Melons
Butter
Women
Masons
East 45Th Street
James
Manhattan
Broadway
Midtown
Nils T. Granlund
Melvin Green
S. Washington St
Auspices
Woman's Aux
Christ Church
Winchester Markets
Fairmont Avenue
Peyton Street
S. Cameron Street
Steward Fawcett
N. Main St
Cameron Street
North Main St
C. L. Nicodemus
Bath
Cork St
A. B. Gas Range
South Main Street
Franklin
W.va
Front Royal Road
Cameron St
C. B. Smalls & Son
National Avenue
Peyton St
Simmons
Carement Wecad
C. I. Brumback
Market Street
J. M. Fishpaw
M.S. Care Star
T. R. Care Star
American Cooperage Co
N. Kresson
E. Lane Ave
Boston Terrier
White Palace Restaurant
Royce
Abner Royce Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Etta Kett
Ettas
Paul Robinson
Auine
National Crime Bureau
CAI
Etta
Wibiavehewen Nes
Amie Spying
Csus
Cesves
Ccwss
Eeese
Ee Rse
Moling & Cather
T. F. Timberlake
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