Pretty Boy Floyd Shot Down in Ohio
A dramatic pursuit ends near Wellsville as outlaw Pretty Boy Floyd is fatally shot after commandeering a car near Conkle farm. Officers pursue, capture, and confirm Floyd’s identity while the Kansas City massacre ties loom in the background. A crowd gathers outside the mortuary as authorities plan next steps.
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Floyd
Ohio
Purvis
Kansas City
Ian
Wellsville
Conkle
Sallisaw
Okla
Banks
Tiltonville
Indict Youth For Extortion At Harrisonburg
Edward A. Small, 28, of Pulaski, was due to enter a plea in Harrisonburg on an extortion indictment. He allegedly wrote a threat demanding $1,000 from M. P. Landis, superintendent of General Chemical Company, Pulaski. Small was jailed and may plead guilty locally or at the Abington term beginning Nov. 12. Four liquor and postal indictments also surfaced with probation rulings and warnings from Judge John Paul.
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Nburg
Edward A. Small
Pulaski
Small
M. P. Landis
Pulaski Chemical
Will
Harrisonburg
Early Bouldin
United States
District Court For
Western Virginia
John Paul
Abington
General Chemical Company
York
Landis
M. C. Pierce
E. W. Caffee
Pierce
Caffee
Soee Oh Mocache
Walef Swope
Augusta Ter Hartman
Prentiss B. Williams
Madison County
Kelly Walter Hous den
Page County
John S. Shifflett
Greene County
Lee Kline
Shenandoah County
Paul
Paul Emp
Sterling H. Ritchie
Genoa
Chillicothe Reformatory
Raleigh C. Newman
Highland County
Roy Holmes Ritter
Winchester
Ritter
Lee J. Franklin
Cedarville
Warren County
Franklin
Post Office
Star of the First Water as a Phrase for Quality
The article explains the term of the first water meaning perfect and pure in gems and objects. It notes the phrase suits precious stones and extends to imply very high quality though less apt for stars.
Englishmen set record to win distance flight
Scott and Black, former British army and navy pilots, averaged 176.5 miles per flying hour for total time and 160 mph. They flew a De Havilland Comet gypsy-motor plane to win ahead of rivals, drawing 30,000 spectators at Laverton Airdrome. Prizes total 50,000 plus a 2,500 gold cup, with second place at 7,500 and 2,500.
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Lia. Scott and
Black
Resee
de Haviland
Laverton
Flemington Field
Scott
Melbourne
Charleville
Volcoe
Sir MacPherson
Addiiton
Intuition Shapes a Winning Hand in Bridge
A bridge expert notes that winning contracts hinge on card intuition. The hand shows South's keen sense on one occasion, while others may vary. The description cites a specific hand with high cards AKQIJ1098 and 1072 K 10.
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South
Bridge hands and intuition drive a grand slam bid
South with 30 points opens 4 Diamonds and North overcalls. The hand features dramatic trumps play, late club discards, and a pivotal King of clubs lead that wins a crucial trick. Despite perfect defense by East and West, the declarer secures six no trumps doubled and a grand slam threat.
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South
North
Dummy
West
East
Flight enjoys warm welcome in Port Darwin voyage recap
Turner reports a good trip and pleasant flight as Americans receive a hearty welcome at Port Darwin. Col Turner appears in blue silk shirt and riding attire, while a five ton Kronosaurus fossil shines as a standout find in Queensland Australia. Warbler is noted for its distinctive black and white striped plumage.
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Port Darwin
Turner
Colonel Turner
Queensland
Australia
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Jon
Clarkson
Desperado
Pire
Dillinger
Thomas H. Robinson, Jr
Stoll
Louisville Society
Robinson
Springfield
Walter Floyd
Chhief
Hugh J. McDermott
East Liverpool
U. S. Department of Justice
McDermott
Richetti
Citi
George Lafferty
Columbia County
Union Station
Apply Cooperage Co
Balti
Ebert
E. Monmouth St
Ee Ee Ae
Keefer Pears
O. Snyder
Kernstown
R. C. A. Radio
Victrola
Loy
Fairmont Avenue
North Cameron St
Duncan Phyfe
West Botor i
I. Bailey
Hillman Drive
Cook
Valley Pike
Inquire Green Garden
Loudoun St
Richards
Loudoun
Niae
Stewart Street
Miller
Florida
West Boscawen Street
Cameron St
E. Kern St
E. Monmouth
P. O. Box
Robert Jackson
Pall Mall St
U. S
Premium Coin Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Cincinnati
Timor Sea
E. V. Shepard
Central Press
U. 8
Patent Office
Stanley
Noah
Lee Stay Central Press
Westinghouse
Northern Virginia Power CO
Orth Loudoun Street
Big Sister
Poe
MR Stokes
Imr Stokes
Byles Forgrave
Orearn
MR. Stokes
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