Money Trust Probe Faces Questions of Committee Bias
Washington Dec 9 United Press reports Representative Lindbergh of Minnesota sponsors a joint resolution forcing House and Senate money trust inquiry members to declare no financial ties to banks or brokers under investigation. He claims bankers and their lawyers are using every means to blunt the probe as thirty witnesses are called to testify.
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United Press
Washington
House
Senate
Lindbergh
Minnesota
Partner of Slain Man Held Guilty in Michigan Murder
In Baldwin Michigan a circuit court jury found O M Arebach guilty of first degree murder for the shooting of his partner Harry Fisher a Chicago businessman during a September hunting trip. The verdict followed evidence contradicting Arebachs claim the rifle fired accidentally as he rolled a cigarette and the attempt to ship the body without an inquest. The case centered on alleged motives involving Fisher’s wife and possible insurance interests.
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Baldwin
Mich
O. M.arebach
Harry Fisher
Chicago
Fisher
Here
Arebach
Aretach
Seismographs Record Earthquake Shocks at Georgetown
Pronounced shocks were registered by the seismograph at Georgetown University early this morning. The disturbance was estimated as originating about 1,800 miles distant, suggesting a distant seismic event.
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United Press
Washington
Georgetown University
Railroad Refused Right to Increase Rates
Washington authorities report the Interstate Commerce Commission denied increasing freight rates for cotton seed products from Oklahoma City to Texas points. The ruling impacts the Missouri Pacific and Texas carriers.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri’ and Texas Railroad
Oklahomea City
Pexas
John Brake Sentenced for Manslaughter in First Degree
John Brake was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree for the killing of Ernest Brothers. The jury's verdict led to a 56 year penitentiary sentence imposed by Judge Wert, with execution stayed pending appeal to the Supreme Court. Vince Garth also received a 15 year sentence for manslaughter in the first degree, with similar stay pending appeal.
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John Brake
Ernest Brothers
Brake
Judge Wert
Law and Equity Court
Supreme Court
Vince Garth
Wert
Special Grand Jury Convenes to Hear Trinity Case
A special grand jury, empanelled last November and in session about two weeks, resumed hearings this morning after a December 9 adjournment. No major cases were taken up yet, but it may probe the charge against John Owens accused of attempting to rape his 14 year old daughter near Trinity. Numerous witnesses have been summoned and lined the courthouse corridors as the jury convenes for the week.
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John Owens
Trinity
Court House
J.P. Cotton
Willoughby Presbyterian Church
Mall
Decaturs
Ninth Street
South
Gordon School
South Side School
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Mr. Merrill
Inglebrook Whiskey
Louisville
New Decatur Alderman-Elect Seeks Seat Tonight
Alderman-elect 8. M. Winton will appear before the New Decatur City Council tonight to be recognized as the duly elected representative from West Town and seated. Briefs in the Winton-Reece case have been filed with the Supreme Court, with an opinion expected soon. No other special business is listed for the meeting.
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8. M. Winton
New Decatur
Mob hangs three in Choctaw County
A Mob hanged three Negroes in Choctaw county early today and six more Negroes are en route to Mobile for safe keeping. The message from Choctaw county reports the lynching and the arrival of additional captives for transfer.
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Choctaw County
United Press Mobile
Mobile
Bird Man Brindley Set for Tomorrow Flight Show
Aviator Oscar Brindley and his aeroplane arrived in the Decaturs and plan two flights tomorrow afternoon near Vine street starting a little after 1 o clock. The big plane will be moved to the aviation field tomorrow morning for tuning and readiness. Brindley, modest about his air feats, invites the public to watch as crowds from across the country are expected for a large event.
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Oscar Brindley
Decaturs
Vine Street
Brindley
Bank Street
Kansas governor selects women for state posts
Governor elect George M. Hodges of Kansas says women will be appointed to several state positions including on the State Text Book Commission and the Board of Regents. He notes women have proven capable in minor offices and will be employed in state hospitals as doctors. He speaks after adopting equal suffrage in other states.
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Kansas
Hodges
Capitol
Olathe
Okla
George M. Hodges
Texas
Silet
Kansas State
Board of Regents
Buttrey 15 Announces New Ladies Dry Goods Sale
Buttrey 15 offers the latest style and quality in dry goods with a special sale on ladies suits. Formerly priced from 17.60 to 36.00, now 14.98. Large line available but hurry before sell out.
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Buttrey
My Baby Needed Shoes Shoplifter Breaks Down in Court
A Chicago woman sobbed that her baby needed a Christmas present as Municipal Judge Scully sentenced six women shoplifters to jail. The detective had found a tiny pat of sausage under her cape and she admitted taking slices, claiming necessity.
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Chicago
Nelson
25000 Christmas Gifts Go Astray Each Year
Washington reports 25000 Christmas gifts fail to reach recipients yearly due to misaddressed parcels. Postmaster General Hitchcock urges public co operation to ensure correct addresses and left upper corner sender details to improve delivery and station records.
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United Press
Washington
Aes
Hitchcogh
Omarel
Man Charged With Violating Prohibition Law
Wil Lynn, a white man, wanted on a charge of violating the prohibition law, dodged officers for several days. He was caught Saturday and arraigned this week before Judge Wert of the Law and Mau Court. bond set at $500.
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Wil Lynn
Wright
Rountree
Wert
Law
Mau
Cotton Market Summary Item
Middling 122-8 with strict middling 1264 and good middling 122-4. Market steady.
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Money Trust
Representative Limbergh
Bill
Congress
S. M. Winton
Avier
Ellen Nelson
Unlited Press
Cotton
South Town
Postmaster General
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