Murder Confession Puzzles Officials in Illinois
CHICAGO November 30. A warrant charging 64 year old Charles Kohr with murder of his brother Henry Kohr 11 years ago in Belleville was issued by St Clair County authorities. Kohr confessed in Chicago claiming decades of guilt. prosecutors must prove death cause. Kohr said he struck Henry with a club and dumped the body in a cistern. the boy was 13. The body was found nine months later and a coroner's jury ruled accidental drowning. Deputy Sheriff will transport Kohr to Belleville for further proceedings.
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Railroad awarded in suit against Sugar Creek Coal
In district federal court Judge George W. McClintle ruled for the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and awarded $421.22 to the rail line with $24.78 credit for unpaid transportation charges against Sugar Creek Coal Sales of Mt. Hope. The judgment totals $396.44.
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Sugar Creek Coal Sales Company
Mt. Hope
George W. McClintle
Man Riding Injured Dog Killed by Auto
In Kirksville Missouri on November 30 William Foreman aged 65 pulled over to aid an injured neighbor’s dog on the highway. He was struck by an automobile while examining the dog and died from his injuries.
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Kirksville
William Foreman
France Seeks Defense Pact With Britain Belgium
Britain is poised to back a French plan for a mutual defense pact with England and Belgium. Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden publicly warned against blocs, while informed sources say the accord would be defensive and not divide Europe.
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London
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Belgium
Anthony Eden
House of Command
Reckless Driving Campaign Mapped for State Ahead
A statewide plan targets education for veteran drivers and stricter enforcement. The conference urges uniform traffic rules, more cyclist safety measures, and bans on unsafe used cars. Police will modernize accident records and train a January academy at Jacksons Mill under Captain Rexroad. Immediate action on road law enforcement was ordered amid rising gasoline use and higher highway deaths.
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Vermont Governor Held in Bank Fraud Case
Arrest sparks city sensation as Vermont officials discuss alleged bank thefts spanning 1923 to 1933. Governor faces trial amid testimony from Cocklin about secrecy and financial losses charged to bank surplus and profits. A separate item notes Rev Eric Robson in England using a phonograph to call worship.
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Cocklin
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Bloomer
Eric Robson
St. Andrew's
West Kirby
England
U S Conciliator Called in Strike at Midland Steel
In Detroit, federal labor conciliator A L Faulkner prepared to resume talks with Midland Steel Products officials over a wage dispute. About 1,200 workers occupied the day shift at the plant amid blocked frame shipments and ongoing picket action in the yard.
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Midland Steel Products Company
A. L. Faulkner
Cleveland
John Andriena
United Automobile Workers of America
Te Meter Comporation
Midland Company
Plymouth
Pliant
Poard
Fire Destroys Famed London Crystal Palace
A massive blaze consumed the historic Crystal Palace in London built for the 1851 Victorian era exposition. Firefighters battled 282 feet of structure as towers and girders threatened collapse and the district’s water supply failed. The event disrupted plans for King Edward's coronation celebration and drew huge crowds and police assistance.
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Herat Pelt Hall
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Italy and Germany form anti Soviet pact alliance
The article notes Mussolini and Hitler aligning in a joint action against Soviet Communist activities. It describes a shift in Fascist policy and mentions a rapprochement with Japan as part of a broader diplomatic realignment.
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Senate Rail Inquiry Targets Missouri Pacific Amid Receivership Findings
Senate committee orders a rail inquiry to focus on the Missouri Pacific system and 24 other carriers recommended by Joseph Eastman. The probe aims to expose how financiers use money and hidden entities to control large transportation networks, with many roads in receivership.
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Missouri Pacific
van Sweringens
Joseph Eastman
Federal
Wheeler
Girl 14 dies after alleged beating by stepfather
Sheriff and police describe a jealousy motive in a case where a 14 year old girl was beaten and stamped at a camp in a nearby county. The mother reportedly said the stepfather tied and beat the child before the girl was taken to hospital and struck by a car.
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Otthers
Snruck
Ward
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Roosevelt Arrives in Buenos Aires Amid Tumultuous Welcome
Roosevelt arrives in Argentina for a peace conference session as two U S secret service cars collide during a street setup causing minor injuries but broken headlights. President Justo and cabinet depart for rest while Roosevelt gathers with the American colony and meets Argentine leaders including Nobel laureate Carlo Saavedra Lamas.
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Justo
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Cordell Mull
United States
Sumner Welles
Alexander W. Weddel
Qe Pler
Carlo Saavedra Lamas
City Bus Franchise Discussion at City Meeting
City officials weigh a Charleston Transit bus franchise with the state road commission to operate on Washington Street and other streets. City Solicitor Walt and Councilman Mathews push for limited powers and route safeguards while roads and future expansion plans are debated.
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Philip H. Walt
Harry L. Mathews
West Side
Charleston Transit’ Company
Washington Street
Mathews
Hill
West Virginia
George Sutherland
Charleston Transit Company
Howard R. Klostermeyer
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Arthur M. Hill
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la Tar
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Miss Williams
Brooks
Speeches to Be Broadcast From Inter American Conference
New York reports that opening speeches by Argentina’s President Agustin P. Justo and U S President Franklin D Roosevelt will be rebroadcast Tuesday afternoon. Transmission begins circa 3 45 p m Eastern Standard Time via NBC and CBS from Buenos Aires.
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New York
Agustin FP. Justo
Argentina
Nonsevelt
Buenos Aires
NBC
CBS
Roosevelt speech eyed to banish war in western hemisphere
Delegates from 21 American nations gathered as President Roosevelt's forthcoming address was seen as outlining a definite plan to banish war in the western hemisphere and shield the Americas from attack from Europe or Asia.
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Meyor
Buenceres
Roosevelt
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Americas
Europe
Asia
Ruptured Men Offered Free Truss Trial in Kansas City
A doctor claims a new rupture method works quickly and offers a free $3.50 truss with a trial package. If the method fails, he promises a refund and keeps $2.80. readers are asked to mail to EO Koch at 7321 Koch Lag, 2904 Main St, Kansas City Missouri.
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Main St
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