Poison case tied to mob fear shapes Illinois trial
Mount Vernon Ill Dec 16 Judge Kern ruled that a claimed confession by Mrs Elsie Sweetin cannot be admitted as jury evidence in the joint trial of Lawrence M Hight for the murder by poison of his wife Wilford Sweetin Mrs Sweetin testified she signed the confession under duress from Hight who warned of a mob and hanging if she did not confess She claimed she never poisoned her husband and that the confession was false
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Kern
Sweetin
Anna
Udiun
Hight
Mount Vernon Court House
Mount Vernon, Ills
Elsie Sweetin
Lawrence M. Hight
Wilford Sweetin
Kid Norfolk KOed at MSG as Gibbons stops bout
A graphic photo shows Kid Norfolk collapsing after being beaten into sensibility, falling to the canvas in the sixth round at Madison Square Garden. The referee seizes Gibbons to halt the match, which Tom wins by knockout.
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Kid Norfolk
Madison Square Garden
New York
Gibbons
Tom
Oyster culturist to survey Georgia oyster beds
Dr. Paul Galtzoff of the Bureau of Fisheries will survey Georgia waters with Tidewater Commissioner Clancy beginning January 1 1925. The study, unpaid by the state, aims to identify waters best suited for oyster growth and inform rental rates under the new Tidewater law.
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Atlanta
Paul Galtzoff
Government Bureau of Fisheries
Georgia Game and Fish Department
Clancy
Peter Twitty
State Game and Fish Department
Galtzoff
Twitty
Atlantic
Gulf
Georgia
Classified Rates and Rate Increases Notice
Classified rates outline a 2c per word price for first insertion and 1c per word for each subsequent insertion. Display space is not available in the classified columns and the copy mentions 4c per word with 2c for subsequent insertions.
Wonderful chair offered at the price you want
Friendly sales pitch promises a wonderful, comfortable chair for any budget. Customer urged to visit and view options, with the claim that shoppers will be more than pleased with the selection and pricing.
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Michigan
Tea Wagon Sets The Table For Unexpected Guests
When visitors arrive unannounced you scramble to set the table. The Tea Wagon provides an easy solution that makes hosting simpler and keeps tea service polished. Prices are stated as favorable.
Console Table And Mirror Adds Dignity And Style
A hall display promises dignity and smartness with a console table and mirror. The text highlights individuality and modest prices, inviting readers to view the offered pieces.
Old Man Moths Won’t Look In On Cedar Chest Gift
A bold sales pitch touts cedar chests as wonderful gifts for Christmas. The copy emphasizes modest price and broad appeal, insisting the chests are charming and will face no criticism from recipients.
Nest-O-Tables Demonstrated as All-Purpose Space Saviors
A local dealer extolls Nest-O-Tables as versatile and compact storage solutions. The pitch highlights their single compact footprint while offering multiple uses, inviting customers to view demonstrations and appreciate the space-saving design.
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Latham & Atkinson Jewelers
Whitehall
Davis & Freeman
Diamond Poultry Farm
Becs
The
Associated Press
Our
Times-Recorder
Sumter County
Gyles-Andrews Furniture Co
Jackson and Forsyth Sts
Americus, Ga
Gyles-Andrews Furniture Company
Davenport
Lamar Street Americas
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