Peasant women charged in a string of murders in Europe
In a distant European town, four peasant women faced charges in a spree of arsenic killings tied to inheritance disputes. Prosecutors claim more than a dozen murders occurred near Therswinkel. the defense cites societal factors and drunkenness among men as mitigating causes.
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Doe
Lothine
Therswinkel
Httle
menavas
uliaae
Clee
Marte Koteto
Mrs Simpson Dies Near Wanda on Farm at 96
Mrs Simpson widow of Noble Simpson died at her son Charles on a Wanda area farm aged 96 after a fall fractured hip. Born in 1848 she and Noble married in 1898 and had nine children Charles Mars Crank Eugene William and Tom. all preceded her in death except Charles and Thomas. Body at Straubner funeral home until noon Sunday then to Wanda Church for viewing and 2 PM funeral with interment at Wanda Cemetery. Pastor Rodey will officiate.
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Mateacet Simpson
yeous
Chates
Wanda
indy
Simpson
Noble Simpeon
Simpeon
Simpon
Chartes
Mars
Crank
Eugene
William
Thai
Charles
Thomas
Stra and
Sehnelder
Wands
fig Wandy
Mey. Rodey
Community fund reaches seven thousand total yet to hit eight thousand
The Sdwadsville Community Chest reports a total boosted to seven thousand plus with additional pledges this week. President H Armstrong says about 125 more will be contributed soon and the campaign will remain open indefinitely to reach the $8000 goal.
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Sdwadsville Community Chest fund
H. ©. Armstrong
Armstrong
O. M. Stewart co
Annie Manhart
David Cunningham
John Taylor
John SCHTEICK
Jon Keel oie
Lynch
Hartis Lynch
Walter Rembko
Guy Dunwilddt
JOWU
Trump
Man Awarded 1100 in Hand Injury Suit
Willam Yankauskh of Collinsville received a 1100 verdict from a Madison County Circuit Court jury in Judge Brown's division against Joseph Laurinsky of Collinsville. Yankauski claimed assault on December 24, 1928 at Laurinsky's billiard hall, seeking 10000 damages. Laurinsky contended Yankauski was intoxicated and led him out. witnesses noted torn clothing and a wrist injury but police that the injury occurred in a coal mine.
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Willam Yankauskh
Collinsville
Brown
Madison County
Joseph Laurinsky
Yankauski
Laurinsky
billard
Yankaushi
Yankausti
Woman Seeks Funds From Estate in Probate Appeal
The last October term jury session before Judge Jesse Brown dealt with an appeal from the Dobbins estate probate case. Mrs. Lucy Postanko seeks 2000 dollars for hospital attendance during the decedent Joseph Dobbins's final illness. The estate, valued at 1500 dollars, lists Rev. David I. Scully as executor. Postanko previously received 1000 dollars via probate, with an appeal filed in 1927. Dobbins left no known relatives. A veulseman named Mike Dubish, connected to the case, was excused. Judge Brown plans continue business into next summer with new filings in January, March and May terms, and aims to cut jury trials to save costs.
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circuit court
Jesse Brown
Joseph Dobbins
Madison
Lucy Postanko
Dobbins
David I. Scully
Postanko
Mike Dubish
veulseman
lved
Brown
Paris Welcomes New US Ambassador Edge
Walter FW Edge arrived in Paris to begin duties as United States ambassador to France. He was greeted warmly by French officials and the American community, with cheers along the train platform marking the occasion.
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Paris
Walter FW
Edge
Joey
United States
Ambassidor
menis bets cl
shalauig
Arson Trial Began in Montgomery County Court
The arson case of Hastings and Hastings Hastings and Hastings was begun in Montgomery County circuit court today. The jury was seated and the trial moved forward with evidence to be presented.
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Hhratore
Hillsboro
Hoang
Dri Eugene Hastings
Reymond
Montgomery County
Edwardsville Stores Offer Wide Christmas Selections
Edwardsville shops present a large Christmas edition with a wide range of gifts from cents to $1000. Merchants tout artistically arranged displays and affordable prices as housewives and shoppers fill windows and post office with parcels for mailing to relatives. The Intelligencer highlights holiday articles and notes the nine day window for purchases.
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Edwardsville
lst
United States
Railroad Man Talks to Rotary
A. Raisford of Cincinnati, publicity manager for the Big Four, told Edwardsville Rotary yesterday that railroads are essential to national prosperity. He argued efficient transport reduces inventories and interest costs and defended freight rates, noting a loaf of bread costs ten cents with transportation costs shaping price. He cited New York City freight data showing two-thirds of the selling price comes from handling and profits.
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United States
A. Raisford
Cincinnati
Big Four Railroad
Edwardsville
Rotary club
yestaday
Radford
New York City
New York
RAM Chapter Holds Election and Installations
The RAM chapter met at 7:50 PM in the Masonic Temple to elect officers for the coming year. Installing officers were John W. Speed, Dr. C. L. Brockmeier, and A. P. Haris. Afterward, a social hour and refreshments followed, with Dr. C. L. Brockmeier presented a past High Priest Jewel.
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Masonic Temple
John W. Speed
C. L. Brocckmeier
A. P. Haris
C. L Brockmeie
Lawyers admitted by Supreme Court in Springfield ceremony
Thirty five Illinois men sworn in by Justice KE. R. DeYoung at the Illinois Supreme Court in Springfield yesterday. Attendees include the court and Paul M Angle who spoke on Abraham Lincoln in Springfield. Luncheon hosted by Illinois Bar Association. Simon Kellerman plans Edwardsville office. Mrs. Poole travels to Ottawa after mother Mrs. Charles Olmstead dies following paralytic stroke. funeral held Tuesday.
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Simon Kellerman
ITI
Illinois
KE. R. DeYoung
Ilinoois Supreme Court
Springfield
Ahnois
Abraham Lincoln
Paul M Angle
Abraham Q Lincoln Home Association
Supreme Court
Sansamo Club
Illinois Bar Association
John D. Black
Illinois State Law Association
Mra
Simon Kellerman, Jr
Kellerman
Lincoln
Lincoln's Tomb
Kel Terman
Edwardsville
G. C. Poole
Ottawa
Charles Olmstead
Thunder and Lightning Scene in Edwardsville at Dawn
Unusual early morning thunder and lightning were reported in Edwardsville around 6:20 AM following overnight rains. Residents noted slick pavements cleaned by the rain and a forecast of unsettled, cooler weather with northerly winds. Temperature reached 69 degrees yesterday, with today and Saturday expected to stay changeable.
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Edwardsville
Miners Block Mine Access in Madison County Rain
About 400 LU m aghi Coal No 2 miners blocked Lebanon Road crossing at Canteen Creek today in a rain driven attempt to prevent men from going to work. No violence reported as union meetings were held and officials anticipated further action tomorrow morning.
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National Miner's Union
Madison County
Lumaghi Coal Company
Lebanon Road
Collinsville
United Mine Workers of America
Belleville
Canteen Creek
Collins Ville
New Drug Firm Ballweg Schwartz Opens In Town
Ballweg Schwartz Inc opens its new drug firm with rebuilt premises named soda fountain and modern cabinets. The two page Intelligencer ad promotes noon lunches and a 50 cent turkey lunch tomorrow. Martha Washington candy is featured along with a new line and national wholesaler affiliations.
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Ballweg-Schwartz,Inc
Intelligencer
Martha Washington candy
Nral
McKesson & Murrell Drug Company
Madison County
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