Lita Grey reveals her crash with Charlie Chaplin
Lita Grey, at age 16, recalls meeting Charlie Chaplin during The Gold Rush era, their secret Mexico wedding, and his later neglectful behavior. She describes frequent absences, controlling finances, and insults that led her to leave for her mother’s home with their children Sydney and little Charlie Jr. The narrative portrays a drastic shift from early affection to estrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liza Grey Chaplin
Charles Chaplin, Jr
Sidney Heri
Prescott Jury Flayed For Leniency In McKelligan Verdict
Judge Joseph S. Jenckes of Phoenix criticized Yavapai juries for returning a too lenient verdict of man slaughter in the Eugene T. McKelligan case involving the killing of City Manager John H. Robinson. He contrasted this with judgments in Mohave and Kingman cases where juries imposed harsher penalties, urging that more decisive juries exist there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Yavapai County
Joseph S. Jenckes
Phoenix
Eugene T. MecKelligan
John H. Robinson
Maricopa County
Diry
McKelligan
Mohave County
Kingman
Cold Weather Showdown Finds coldest Arizona Town
Phoenix papers tout cold snaps to claim the state’s chilliest spot with Pinedale in Navajo county edging Flagstaff. The writer notes Phoenix and southern areas flee to pine country in summer, while Northern Arizona stays cool and breezy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona
Pinedale
Navajo County
Flagstaff
Sex Appeal and the Jazz Age Critics
A clipping critiques modern youth culture and theater, arguing that calls for healthful fashion mask a push for daring trends. It cites three headlines about petting parties, Broadway censor disputes, and youths joining bandit gangs, framing them as outcomes of the jazz era.
Test of Arizona game law to deter mine bird possession limits
A Phoenix sportsman and two California friends were found with more than 20 game birds each and were arrested and fined $10 each. The state took the birds, prompting a test of whether the law prohibits possession or daily harvesting of more than 20 birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Phoenix
California
Winslow Daily Mail Launch Faces Arizona Newspaper Race
The Graham Guardian notes Arizona leads with many daily papers through AP coverage. It highlights the Winslow Daily Mail started by Giragi Bros in Winslow, northeastern Arizona, suggesting their potential to succeed on the main Santa Fe line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Associated Press
Daily
Winslow Daily Mail
Winslow
Giragi Bros
Tombstone
Santa Fe
Giragi
Laugh Month Debate Fails to Move Public Opinion
A 1927 editorial questions the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America request to designate January as Laugh Month. It mocks the plan, noting post holiday bills and windfalls of debt, and argues other months might better suit a lighthearted observance. The piece suggests public sentiment would laugh at the proposal if timed after New Year bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of
America
America's Prosperity Falls Like Golden Shower Across All Classes
The article argues that prodigious American prosperity is widespread across all social strata, not confined to industrial magnates. It cites rising wages, increased purchasing power, widespread use of electricity, and a booming bond market with $250 million sold in early December as signs of an era of universal prosperity shaping the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
New York
Radio operator Kenneth G. Ormiston in captivity amid Carmel affair rumors
The Nogales Herald reports Kenneth G. Ormiston, the only known captor target, as a likely participant in the Aimee Semple McPherson case. He has written letters denying involvement, fled earlier, and now says he will fight, with questions about his truthfulness and ties to the Four-Square preacher lingering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Kenneth
Aimee Semple McPherson
Division of Religion
Keneth
Aimee
Carmel Cottage
Bunk
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Maiden's Heart and a Distilling Tip Included in Whimsical Tale
Tessie Gullet shares a glance into a maiden's heart as a new romance unfolds amid salacious hints. The scene features a comical episode in a subway encounter ending with a wife’s appearance solving a delicate situation. Concludes with light verse and apologia notes in the column’s closing blesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tessie Gullet
Illinois Senator-Elect Smith Faces Senate Seating Fight
Washington letter reports Col. Frank L. Smith from Illinois confronts a Senate fight over seating due to a 125000 dollar primary campaign contribution from Samuel Insull. Insurgent and Democratic factions seek to avoid his seating, fearing favoritism and a slush fund probe led by Sen. Reed, with Sen. Ashurst backing further action.
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Ashington
Frank L. Smith
Washington
Illinois
Smith
Senate
Samuel Insull
Chicago
Illinois Public Utilities Commission
James A. Reed
Slush Fund
Ashurst
Arizon
Cheeses and tariffs stir debate in national policy
A string of varied clippings discusses tariffs on imported cheese and patriotic calls to include specific cheese types. The piece moves through anecdotes about marriage, fashion, and gossip, reflecting 1926 media tone and miscellaneous social observations.
Close Harmony Woman Edits Paper on Sex of Victim Jokes
A female editor reshapes a newspaper piece focusing on the gender of victims in a series of jokes. The action reflects editorial stance and response to gendered humor.
Christmas Chiropractic Offers Free Sessions and Adjustments
The poem lists targeted free services for family members including Uncle Ned Auntie May Brother Bill Hank Maria Dot Perce Nephew Frank and Anne. It frames a humorous wish to ease Christmas shopping by gifting spinal care with a light comic tone.
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Ned
May
Bill
Hank Maria
Dot
Perce
Frank
Anne
Height of Something or Other
Man dies during operation he could have survived without it. Court investigates medical decision and sufficiency of consent. Medical team faces scrutiny over risk assessment and procedure choice. Local health officials urge review of surgical practices.
Just After the Battle Shake Hands Line
A brief clash ends as leaders debate post battle signals. The exchange questions follow up on sportsmanship and tactical decisions in a tense moment between rival teams across the field.
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Lita Grey
Crash
Charlie Chaplin
Mexico
By Dan Thomas
Los Angeles
Calif
Charlie
Mother
Hollywood
Montmartre
Chaplin
Kid
Jackie Coogan
Charlie Junior
Sydney
Professor Flop-Flop
Broadway
Babes
Bisbee Review
Yuma Sun
Nogales
Gullet
Taj Mahal
India
Miss Guillet
John Greenleaf Whittier
Washingtona
BY Rodney Dutcher
NEA Service
Arkansas
William
NEA Service, Inc
Spain
London
Mortuary and
West Second Street
The
New York Life
Nicholas P. Nicholls
NEW York Life Insurance CO. of
N.Y
Southwest
Jules L. Vermeersch
Fairbanks Morse & Co
Frank J. Kimball
Westco-Chippewa Pump Co
E. Jefferson St
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