Poisoned Wife Trial Sparks Demand for New Hearing
Major Charles A Shepard, accused in the mercury poisoning death of his wife Zenana at Topeka, remains free under bond until February 2 when he faces formal sentencing. Defense plans to seek errors on the trial, while witnesses testifed to the motive and alleged poisoning scheme with Mina Grace Brandon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A Shep
Zenana
Mina Grace
Brandon
Antonio
Tex Toeen
Cu L. Kages
Kages
Shepard
Assor
Bert
Topeka
Kans
Denver
Fustions General Army
Shepar
Epeerators
Bredieine
Misa
Randon
Tort Riley
Santo
Charles A. Shepard
Amedia
Weather fragment from era reports unclear text
Fragmentary weather note reads ESE direction and features, but key details like location time and measurements are illegible, leaving uncertainty about temperatures precipitation or wind.
Monaco Guards at Palace as Riots Ring Monaco
Monaco Army surrounds the palace to shield Prince Louis amid rioting and mass arrests. About 50 guards kept reserve while 100 men stood watch, no serious injuries reported, but crowds created a noisy scene and prompted police releases. The protest aimed to pressure the prince on business in Paris and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atony F. Hanscom
Carlo
Monaco
Prince Louis
Hele ‘Ile
Paris
Funds of National G.O.P. Used In Norris Campaign
Washington Dec 22 Records show that money borrowed by Robert Hi Lucas executive director of the Republican national committee to help finance a publicity campaign against Senator Norris Republican Nebraska was backed by funds of the national committee. The campaign funds committee heard the testimony and debated party regulation while Western independents urged an open fight and disclosure of sources. Joseph Not of Cleveland was summoned for testimony as part of the inquiry into the national committee’s finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Harold Oliver Washington
Robert Hi. Lucas
Republican National Committee
Norris
Republican
Nebraska
National Committee
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Erate Lane
Novbi le
New
Merseo
Norrie
Miecende
Eenate
H. Cooper
Commercal Nation Bank of
Fonds Soules
National’ Committeey
Joseph
Cleve Tenner Athe Nation
Mtn
Pendleton Denies Role in 1927 Pampa Bank Robbery
Ace Pendleton, in solitary confinement at amps, denies involvement in the 1927 Pampa bank robbery for which he is charged. He claims he was in Wyoming or Marlin, Texas at the time. Prosecutors will pursue trial early in January. authorities formerly identified Pendleton as a robber alongside accomplices Ray and Alfred Gastelet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace Pendleton
Pampa
Wyoming
Marlin
Texas
Ray
Alfred
Gstelet
Tenuiary
Pendleton
Fort Worth
W. Bs Archer
Pendton
Sinclair Lewis rails at reformers during Sinclair visit
DERLIN December 22 Sinclair Lewis declares reformers a world burden and even mocks himself as a reformer while arriving from Stockhol m where he received the Nobel Prize. He says he will exile from America but supports individual reform and criticizes blanket reform. He and Nell Loumis travel with him and plan a brief stay before Copenhagen and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derlin
Sineair Lewis
Finn
Hisself
Nol
Tim
America
Game Officials To Feed Hungry Legislators
Legislators attend a January 13 dinner hosted by the game commission at the Stephens Austin hotel. Gov Moody, Lt Gov elects, and state officials will hear remarks by Sterling and Governor Moody among others. menu includes venison, quail, and turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesson
Das Moody
Sterling
Barry Miller
Edgar With
Stephens, Austin
Venton
Quest
Wid
Turkey
A. E. Wood
Gene Towe
Amarille
Je HT
Bibby
Marshal Marzell L. Buckner
Dallas
Gus F. Lehreiner
Kerrine Kleberg
Ringeville
Willd
Tucker
Beaudester
Veletant
Tag
Moods
Wood
Early hearing given in Davis case in Carter county
Ardmore Okla Dec 22 Colquist Davis 20 held without bail for trial in district court on charges of killing deputy sheriff Con Keirsey at Wirt Okla Dec 10. Preliminary hearing showed Davis acted as his own prosecutor with testimony from Cathey For 18 and Colquitt Davis relative. Witnesses testified Colquitt fired at Vernon Cason and Keirsey shot back in a house search for a stolen auto context. The case centers on a fatal shooting and subsequent depictions of events leading to the deputy’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Okla
Col‘quist Davis
District Court
Carter County
Con Keirsey
Wirt
Davis
Cathey
D. I. Davie
Colquitt
Wichita
Kan
Davis Brothers
Colqust
Vernon Cason
Undersberi
Cana
Keirsey
Keisrey
Bae
Fragmented court notes speak on mood of business leaders
A garbled report cites a judge predicting business downturns lasting under two years and notes potential job losses. It mentions three justices in Chardon and Munson, with unclear details about hunting, a ferret, and a game warden. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse for precise events.
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U. L. Herrington
Munson
A. T. Devin
Merrington
Laster
Reyanide Orchardon
Census figure puts state in fore for item in cities
A census figure signals the state leading in a key item across several cities. Officials note urban centers show high demand while rural areas lag, highlighting policy implications for distribution and future funding.
Population shift frames rural United States urban growth
Washington bureau reports that rural populations decline as urban and suburban areas expand. Texas shows faster urban gains, while national figures reveal only partial urban concentration with many residents still living outside incorporated cities. Suburban expansion accompanies better roads and transit, but work and ties remain city centered.
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Texas
Lone Star
Iy Bess Furman
Washington
Dre
United States
Steuart
Elty Concentrtion
Asia
Ural
Hector
Ity
Census Bureau
American-Born Widow Of Italian Poet Freed In Anti-Fascist Case
Mrs HJ De Boris an American born widow of an Italian poet was acquitted today of anti Fascist activity charges. Three men among the defendants were given sentences while another was ordered to prison. The court scene showed seven Black Shirts in uniform, the trial likened to a military court martial as details of the propaganda distribution were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free
Amecatat Poe
Rome
Dee
HJ. de Boris
Teno Hendy
Masion Vineingweree
Delmett
Asante
Olga Benedetti
Maded Marchi
Delosis
Lillian Verron
Express Het
Bondi
DeBosis
Mre
Airs
DeBosin
Olga Bes
Marathon Dancers Reach 274th Hour in Prize Dance
The marathon dance event continues near Polk Street at a miniature golf course as couples push toward the $1,000 prize. Dancers have survived shifts and fatigue in a two week effort starting from Radio risk on the Pashandie highway, with teams moving every hour and partners ferrying teammates during rests. The record stands at 936 hours, aiming to crown the longest dancing pair. organizers King Frady and Jachaon of Wichita Falls oversee the endurance contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celock
Polk Street
Nan
Bone
Ull
Amarile
Pashandie
W. Shan Fom
Paria
Periser
Fen
King ¢ Frady
Chicago
Hia
FUR
Jachaon
Wichita Falla
Sam Dawn
Two Robbers Kidnap Banker In Apache Bank Heist
Two robbers entered the Apache Ame rial Bank in Apache on December 22 forced cashier Ola Pieratt and two employees into a vault, seized cash, and escaped. Police hunted the suspects as the bank staff tried to recover from the shock. W Pieratt reportedly remained missing hours after the raid. Assistant cashier Joh Eckers aided in alarm and pursuit. Bank president W. Hannah traveled to New Orleans on business. Also noted is a December 22 shortest day and Beeemyer pleads guilty to theft charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieratt
Joh Eckers
Saale
Eekers
Oene
W. Hannah
New
Ioan
Third 10 Die In Efforts 10 Rob Company
A string of deadly robberies at Wildorado Grain and Mercantile ends with a unidentified man, about 45, shot dead by guard Harry Whilam during a break in. The slain man was found with buckshot through the heart. authorities pursue the surviving accomplice and seek missing car details. Local funeral held as police trace the assailants.
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Wildorado Grain & Mercantile Company
Wildorado
Harry Whlam
Elamaard
Harmon
Intex
Minneapolis
Omaha
Nebraska
Bandit
Elam
Potter ‘Hi Oldham Coantien
Bim Sfordsy
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Sateen
Ese
Ent Jrim Verstare
Bore
Monaco Army Guards
National G.O. P
Sinclair Lewis
Sweden
Nee Lomis
Copenhagen
London
Goh
Pennsylvania
Bascom
Timmo
Tex Io
Daddy
Santa Claua
Santa Claus
Christhood
Beesemyer
H."meesemyer
Guaranty Maiding and Loam Association of
Los Angeles
BY HH. Elam
Roy Harmon
Ember Donald
Smith County
Wan
Wilder Me
Minnesota
Minn
J.F. Carnie
University Avenue
Minneapolia
McFinn
Sith
Fort A
Sherut ‘County Judee
Challen Ingram
Ben L. Fisemann
Davis Drug
Shattuck
Olin
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