Which of These Boys Is Telling Truth Life of a Child Murder Case
In Ra Indiana a seven year old Benny Slavin dies after a rifle shot on Thanksgiving. Cecil Burkett thirteen faces a first degree murder indictment as Frederick Schermann eleven and Cecil’s brother Alfred nine testify. Other Burkett children will testify though none saw the shooting. Slavin’s parents and witnesses prepare for a court battle over who fired the fatal shot.
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Ora
Cecil Burkett
Tral At Knox
Gecil
Burkett House
Frederick Schermann
Cecil
Frederick
Alfred
Burkett
Benny
Elsie Slavin
Albert Slavin
Yehay
Which Would You Believe Cecil Burkett and Slavin Murder Trial
In Knox Indiana two young witnesses Cecil Burkett and Frederick Schermann present conflicting accounts in the murder case of Bernie Slavin. Prosecutor James A. Dilts argues the bullet path proves Benny could not have fired the rifle. defense attorney W J Reed argues a deflected trajectory. The trial hinges on how twelve adults judge a child’s truthfulness and whether 11-year-old Cecil Burkett should face death or freedom.
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Dilts
Benny
Reed
Cecil Burkett
Wallace Named Head of Agriculture Policy for Harding Campaign
Henry C. Wallace of Iowa, later secretary of agriculture in Harding's cabinet, built his view from farm life, a farm journal editorship, and community standing. The article profiles his family, education, and wide circle of influential visitors, noting his transition from editor to policy leader in Washington.
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Iowa Agricultural College
Carrie Brodhead
Muscatine
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Phi Kappa Phi
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Eleet Harding
Henry C. Wallace
Iowa
Wallace
Harding
Minnesota
Kldwin T. Meredith
Meredith
New Cabinet Portfolio Suggested for National Defense
Washington March 2. Senate New of Indiana urges creation of a federal department of national defense uniting the army navy and an aviation division under a single cabinet officer. The proposal aims to streamline military oversight and strengthen national security under President-elect Harding.
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Department of National Defense
Army
Midwest league formed with six clubs and new schedule
A Midwest professional baseball league was organized at a regional conference. Members include Denver, Casper, Sterling, Greybull, Laramie, and Scottsbluff with Cheyenne and Billings rejected for six club plan. Rick Ricketson elected president treasurer and secretary.
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Casper
Denver
C. B. Abergast
Jake Cranhinger
Stering
Tuckersen
Gebrgy Tebenu
Sterling
J. J. Gunningham
Jake Cranninger
Charles P. Abergast
Greybull
G. B. Landers
Cheyenne
Statement shows where money went in war fund report
President Wilson sent to the house an itemized expenditure statement for the 150,000,000 war fund and Paris peace mission costs. The report, requested by a house resolution, was not public but would be printed overnight and released today. The item notes 21 major generals in the U S army.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Paris
Midwest Refining Pro-Rating Salt Creek Oil Runs
Midwest Refining implements a 65 percent production cap across all Salt Creek leases the first time in Wyoming history. The rule stems from infield and refinery storage buildup and the unfinished eight inch line. Limitation to stay until new storage is in place and may be rescinded as stocks drop and facilities expand.
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Salt Creek
Midwest Refining Company
Casper
Department of the Interior
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