Word: demon
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Rupert Taylor, jailer of the town of Aiken, S. C., was testifying at a Coroner's inquest held upon the death of three Negro prisoners-Demon and Clarence Lowman and their sister, Bertha. The jailer's account was simple...
...burned in the cemetery on the anniversary of his death. Meanwhile the Lowmans were tried and sentenced to death. The State Supreme Court reversed this sentence and ordered a new trial. Judge Lanham, presiding in the case, had just charged his jury for a verdict of not guilty on Demon Lowman. Perhaps this was what had started the night callers at the jail...
Roaring like a fire demon, the car devoured 250 miles almost without slackening. From Rome it fled across Umbria and Tuscany into the hills of Forli. A quirk of the thumb and Mussolini cut the ignition. An easy swing of the wheel and he coasted silently up the drive of a country villa at Carpena. Dazed, the Premier's chauffeur looked about him, rubbed caked dust from smarting eyes...
...piano by Isa Kremer Eili, Eili Arranged by Jacchia Minuet Bolzoni Ouverture Solennelle, "1812" Tchaikovsky Songs with piano by Isa Kremer Suite from "Shulamith" Goldfaden a. March to Jerusalem b. The Blessing c. Raisins and Almonds d. Finale: In Beth Hamikdosh Intermezzo from "Cavalleria Rusticana" Mascagni Ballet from "The Demon" Rubinetein
Everyone knows some vocal dummy who persists in giving damaging evidence to his partner and likewise the demon bidder who whispers optional auctions before finally declaring...