Divorce and crime shadow family ties in Dr Bev Jer case
An incoherent statement ties a divorce to quarrels with his son and daughter from a marriage and to alleged Mrs Elder involvement. It recounts Dr Bev Jer fleeing after killing Mrs Elder at his office, claiming a patient fight caused his torn clothes, then returning home, discarding garments, and walking to a river eight miles south of St Louis where he found an unlocked club and ate stale bread and cold coffee.
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Meramec River
St. Louis
Five Cases Before Mayor Charles King In Court
Five cases appeared before Mayor Charles King in municipal court this morning. One case was continued. A. M. Knotts paid a $5 fine for reckless driving of his coal truck after a collision with Robert Sinclair on Market Street. Knotts was also charged with speeding and resisting an officer and was later arrested in Fetterman. The case was continued to December 29 at 11 o'clock. One drunk was fined $5 and ordered to work off the penalty. Sylvester Smith, arrested for drunkenness and swearing after being released, was told to return to jail to work out a $25 fine. Dale Foley admitted shoving Harold Shaw off the street in an assault charge, fined $5 and to pay or report for work. Commissioners held a brief session on routine matters. water rents past due will cut service.
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Charles King
A.M. Knotts
Main
Robert Sinclair
Thornton
Knotts
McMoss
Moran
Latrobe
DeMosa
Fetterman
Summerville
Sylvester Smith
King
Smith
Dale Foley
Ed” Harold Shaw
Fred Kunst
White Obituary Notice Highlights Long New York Career
The obituary details a writer and publisher connected with magazines and periodicals in New York for ten years. It notes recurring heart attacks leading to his death on Sunday. Survived by his mother and a daughter, Jean, with his former wife Laura Bent White in Philadelphia. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 from his mother's home, with Rev. Frank J. Turvander assisting Rev. Eu.
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New York
Loeatral
Advertising and Styles
Jean
Laura Bent White
Philadelphia
Frank J. Turvander
First Presbyterian Church
Debt revision promise unlikely in Paris shock
Paris observers doubt Washington will promise debt revision to sway the chamber of deputies into immediate December interest payment to the United States. Some deputies may raise the American debt question when the Austrian loan, approved by the League of Nations, is discussed, signaling chamber sentiment.
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Paris
Washington
Chamber of Deputies
United States
League of Nations
Trapped Workers in Millhouse Collapse Near Safe Air
Continued coverage describes rescue efforts as Millhouse officials say by noon sufficient fresh air has seeped into the trapped section, allowing squads to prepare for entry. The report notes ongoing concern for the workers and the advancing timeline.
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Millhouse
Wash Streets for Yaleday Busy City Workmen
City crews washed streets for Santa Claus and Christmas season but daytime traffic and late night congestion delayed the work. It was six o clock Sunday morning before the crew returned to the fire hall. Today 50 men reporting under the RFC plan were forced to call it off for a third consecutive day of rest.
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Japan
Grafton
Plot to assassinate Premier Saito uncovered in Japan
Police disclosed four members of a reactionary patriotic organization were arrested in August and charged with plotting the assassination of Premier Makoto Saito. Publication of the plot was banned until investigation, and the quartet was committed for trial after authorities said they had acquired dangerous weapons.
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Tokyo
Makoto Saito
House Urged To Probe Bonus Army Eviction
Rev Black of New York urged the House to investigate the eviction of the Bonus Army from Washington described as uncalled for and executed at bayonet point. The call framed the incident as a government action against veterans demanding relief.
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House
Bonus Army
Washington
Black
Dem
N.Y
Missing 9 year old Helen Kairia searched for
In Norwood Massachusetts police and Boy Scouts along with a friend continued the search for nine year old Helen Kairia who has been missing since noon on Christmas Day. The effort marked the third day of searching with volunteers scouring neighborhoods and nearby areas.
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Norwood
Mass
Boy Scouts
Helen Kairia
Pyrenees Tremors Hit Eastern Mountains No Damage Reported
Seismographs at the Perpignan observatory logged earth shocks in the eastern Pyrennes mountains today. No damage was reported, and no injuries were mentioned in the bulletin.
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Perpignan
France
Pyrennes Mountains
Grand Jury Refuses Indictment in nurse case
New York nurse Nora G. Paulson, 28, appeared before a grand jury who declined to indict her for manslaughter after an error in administering medicine reportedly caused the death of three babies at Cornell Medical Center. The event occurred ten days prior to the grand jury hearing.
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New York
Nora G. Paulson
Cornell Medical Center
Paulson
Music Hall Opening At Rockefeller Center Tonight
New York press reports the music hall at Rockefeller Center opens tonight as the largest entertainment center of its kind in the world. It will seat 6200 on the main floor and mezzanines, with 250 police officers and traffic lanes kept clear to Central Park for the celebration.
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Muse Hall
Rockefeler Center
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50Th Street
6Th Avenue
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Roxy) Rothafel
Central Park
Death by own action leaves note admitting wife murder
Sidney J. Hawks, 38, an unemployed salesman, killed himself after writing a confession that he poisoned his wife to be free to live with another woman. The note says Helen helped plan the slaying but deserted him when funds ran out, and describes spending 1500 dollars from the wife’s policy on Helen and her family.
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Kansas City
Sidney J. Hawks
Hawks
Helen
Lost diamond and rings found returned to owner
Mrs Pauline Carpenter lost a diamond and her engagement and wedding rings in the J C Penney store. They were found by Mrs Warder of Pruntytown and returned after a lost ad appeared in The Grafton Sentinel. The items held sentimental value and financial worth, with a second holiday recovery noted.
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Pauline Carpenter
J.C. Penny Company
Grafton Sentinel
D. J. Warder
Pruntytown
Sentinel
State courts vary as to what constitutes saloon
Washington reports the divergent rulings on what a saloon or intoxicating beverage means under the Volstead act. Courts differ on whether a saloon is a room, a building, or any place where liquors are sold or consumed. Definitions of intoxicating liquors range from any beverage containing alcohol to specific thresholds, with several states defining wine as intoxicating and others extending to non intoxicating sales in dance halls or soft drink venues.
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Illinois
Oregon
California
Albania
Montana
Minnesota
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New York
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Colorado
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Missouri
Iowa
Ruling on Jamaica Ginger Ties to Intoxicating Liquor
A compilation shows state court opinions on Jamaica Ginger and other beverages. Ohio and Colorado treat Jamaica Ginger as intoxicating liquor or a matter of common knowledge, while Mississippi limits it to medicinal value. Michigan defines cider with 2.58 percent alcohol as intoxicating liquor. Sheriff-elect Bennett and wife inspect the sheriff’s residence as move plans begin, with Sheriff Mays relocating to West Main Street.
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Georgia
Colorado
Mississippi
Michigan
Bennett
Mays
West Main Street
Three Men Describe Death of Clayton Child Case
George Wilson testifies that Paul Oakley killed the Clayton child by choking it to silence its cries after entering the home and discussing the body. Mrs Wilson and Dr Taylor corroborate the injuries and apparent burning on the left ear. Coy Oakley attends the door and recalls the reaction.
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George Wilson
Wilson
Clayton
Paul Oakley
Oakley
Paul
Whitworth
O. R. Taylor
Constables Take Oaths In Local Districts
Elmer H Smith was sworn in as constable for Fetterman district, with W A Wilhelm added as constable for Grafton district. Officials prepare to assume duties Saturday evening in January as magistrates and constables arrange offices and locations.
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Elmer H. Smith
Frank Bennett
Fetterman
Lst
Bennett
W. A. Wilhelm
J. H. Reynolds
Feterman District
Lucas
Warder's
Mr. Reynolds
James L. Lilly
Somerville
Califf Rites Held For John William Califf
Funeral services for John William Califf 39 were held at St Augustine's Catholic Church led by Rev Hannon. The cortege then moved to Clarksburg for interment at Holy Cross Cemetery beside his father. Califf proprietor of Blen Avon Hotel for four years died Friday night after a long stomach disorder. He is survived by his wife a son his mother and a brother. Local friends and out of town mourners joined the funeral cortege.
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John William Califf
St. Augustine's Catholic Church
Glarksburg
New Year Quiet Returns to Busy Town Life
The article describes a slow return to routine after the holidays in a small community. Shopkeepers and workers settle into post holiday labor, with many people resuming regular routines. The piece notes upcoming district changes and a new county sheriff, signaling a quiet start to the year.
Chain store robbery in Minneapolis two robbers flee with funds
Minneapolis police report two men robbed a local chain store today, slugging a staffer with a pistol and abducting two workers who forced open the safe. About 4000 to 5000 dollars were taken before the suspects released the hostages and fled toward St Paul.
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Minneapolis
St’ Paul
Coming Strand Strange Interlude Run Set For January Dates
Norma Shearer stars in Strange Interlude at the Coming Strand with Clark Gable in supporting roles. Opening performances run January 15, 16, and 17, with showings at 236 46.
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Norma Shearer
Clark Guble
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