King Ben Arraigned Amid House of David Scandal
Benjamin Purnell known as King Ben faced two warrants in Benton Harbor Michigan as three former girls from the House of David colony accuse him of criminal assault during blood purification rites. Hearings revealed testimonies from Bessie Woodworth and Gladys Bamford Rebe and Ruth Bamford Reed. spectators packed the court as Purnell appeared calm on his cot awaiting bound over decisions. The case hinges on age of consent and credibility of the accusers amid a four year search for the cult leader.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Benjamin Purnell
Justice Court
Benjamin
Purnell
Ara Weildon
Bessie Woodworth
Florence Forhans
Gladys Bamford Rube
Ruth Bamford Reed
Parnell
King Ben
Woodworth
Deputies String Popcorn for Sheriff’s Christmas Tree
In Silver Bow county 1926 deputies led by Under Sheriff D O Robinson and Chief Deputy Jack Duggan spent a day stringing popcorn for a sheriff’s Christmas tree. The decorated tree will be used at a December 27 party when deputy children receive presents from a Santa Claus. Sheriff Larry Dougean has held yearly events. Fred Sutherland previously played Kris Kringle and, though dead, a new Santa Claus will be chosen for the night.
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D. O. Robinson
Jack Duggan
Sherif Larry Ducgean
Santa Claus
Fred Sutherland
Kris Kronele
Kris Kringle
Germans angered by release of accused officer
German citizens react to the French court martial verdict absolving Lieutenant Roucier of manslaughter in the killing of a German civilian and wounding of two others at Germering in September. The French claim he fired in self defense after being threatened by crowds.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Rhineland
Roucier
Germershen
Landau
King Suspect Benjamin Purnell Faces Charges
Mrs Ruth B Reed and her sister Mrs Gladys B Rubel testified in court that King Benjamin Purnell assaulted them while members of the colony. They described the alleged crime during yesterday's proceeding.
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Ruth B. Reed
Gladys B. Rubel
Benjamin Purnell
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Cures Coughs Fast
A Chicago reader from 651 F. 46th St. reports a stubborn cough kept them awake until Foley's Honey and Tar Compound was tried. The product, praised for its pine tar and honey blend, is sold widely and recommended by druggists.
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Foley
F. 46Th St
Chicago
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