MIGHT AND PARAMOUR SENTENCED
Mount Vernon Jan 3 Judge J C Kern overruled motions for a new trial and sentenced Mrs Elsia Sweetin to 35 years and Lawrence M Hight to life for the murder of Wilford Sweeting. Hight to Menard prison and Sweetin to Stateville. The judge criticized Mrs Sweetin for her role in the poison plot.
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Mount Vernon
Jover
J.C. Kern
Elsia Sweetin
Lawrence M. Hight
Wilford Sweeting
Hight
Men
European security to be considered by nations soon
London reports British officials say the entire question of European security will be reviewed shortly. If the Geneva League protocol fails, security pacts between nations may be raised again, with Belgium showing interest in an Anglo Belgian agreement though Britain delays until spring.
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Associate Press
League of Nations
Geneva
Paris
Associated Press
Clementel
United States
M. Clementel
Herrick
Hungarian legitimists push for Otto and Zita return
Vienna reports rising agitation as parties form a parliamentary committee to probe the legality of the 1918 law and reestablish the Hansburg dynasty link. The Austrian Christian Socialist and monarchist groups back the move while the Social Democrats vow to block any action.
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Associated Press
Hungary
Otto
Zita
Hansburg
Contest for Lake County Senate Seat Heated by Court Challenge
Senator James H. Lyle of Arlee and Senator elect Ralph R. Tower of Polson, both serving Lake county, prepared to contest the senate seat. Lyle claims a four year term from a 1923 April special election when Lake county was created. Tower won last November by about 50 votes. If denied, Lyle will seek relief from the senate elections committee, then the state supreme court. Tower would appeal if Lyle is seated.
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Ralph R. Tower
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Tower
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Nine Die in Flames in Montreal Fire Tragedy
A Montreal blaze killed nine people, eight of them children, as fire destroyed three houses across two city sections early today. Fire officials say the incident began in one dwelling and spread to neighboring homes, leaving several residents homeless.
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Six of Gray family found dead from gas in mystery incident
Six members of Jesse Gray's family were found dead in their small house. The cause was gas poisoning, with the source unidentified and the municipal gas line not connected to the residence. Authorities investigated but details remained unclear.
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Lop Another Billion Off U S Public Debt
The treasury reports substantial debt reductions over 32 months reducing the peak debt from $26,596,063,647 to about $21 billion. In 1924 calendar year official figures show $925,494,706 shaved off and 1923 saw $1,072,250,610 cut. December operations trimmed $234,422,256 with further cuts expected in March financing.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
United States
Bomb Explodes at Spokane Post Office Branch
An explosive mail bomb exploded at Spokane's railway post office branch injuring none of two Japanese workers nearby. The crude device, mailed from the main station to Wallace Ovey of Great Northern, was set to blow when a package opened. No motive or clues yet.
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Associated Press
Spokane
Post Office
Wallace Ovey
Great Northern Railroad
Ilyard
Tof
Ovey
Daylight Radio Signals Cross Continent in Test
The American Radio Relay League announced that daylight amateur radio signals on 21 meter waves crossed the continent. John J Temarliz of South Manchester achieved the feat, with three western amateurs confirming December 21 reception.
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Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
Jan
American Radio Relay League
John J. Temarliz
South Manchester
Omaha business leader Adolph Myer dies by own action
Adolph Myer a prominent Omaha businessman and writer for Germany in the World War dictated his obituary then killed himself yesterday afternoon. Initial reports suggested heart trouble but later confirmation declared it a death by own action.
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Omaha
Jan
Adolph Myer
Germany
Myer
Weather outlook for the coming week in northern Rocky Mountain regions
Washington dispatch notes a week starting Monday with mostly fair skies in the Northern Rocky Mountain and meteau regions. Temperatures near or above normal with a brief cold spell around midweek.
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Associated Press
Washington
Rocky Mountain
Meteau
Erickson Becomes Governor of Montana at Noon Tomorrow
Judge Erickson will assume the Montana governorship at noon tomorrow, the Democratic choice in a Republican state. He did not seek the post, having previously served as an associate justice and later as Democratic state chairman, and was urged by friends to run. His decisive victory shows broad voter support without promises of political favoritism.
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Montana
Supreme Court
Stewart
Helena
Democratic State Committee
Boom in radio stocks drives restless New York trading
In New York on January 1 the stock market surged as radio and electrical shares led a feverish session. Prices moved within a broad 10 point range, many stocks hitting record highs since the post election boom, marking the day as a notable market rally.
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New York
Bullich
Governor-Elect Erickson to Be Sworn In at Capitol
John E Erickson will take the oath as governor at 1 o'clock tomorrow in the executive reception room with Chief Justice L L Callaway officiating. The event includes introductions of successors for several state offices and a noon session for the legislature. A public reception at the capitol will follow with formal lines of officers and guests announced.
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John E. Erickson
Reina
L. L. Callaway
State Supreme Court
John Matthews
Townsend
Welington D. Rankin
W. E. Harmon
O. H. Junod
Leonard Young
Hobaon
Lee Dennis
Erickson
Matthews
W. L. Holloway
House
Callaway
State Capitol
E.G. Toomey
Ray Church
J.T. Carroll
T. W. Choate
Carroll
Phil Greenan
Missoula
Charles L. Sheridan
W. S. McCormack
Albert P. Stark
John A. Matthews
L. A. Foot
C. T. Stewart
George P. Porter
May Trutper
Ward Crosby
Sea of Slush in New York Streets
New York faced eleven and a half inches of snow costing the city about 3.3 million to remove. Municipal crews rose to 20,009 workers with 1,200 trucks and 417 plows as steamers delayed up to four hours. Passengers trudged to piers with trunks abandoned in drifts and tug assistance recovering them. Five people died in the metropolitan area due to the storm.
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New York
Jan
Metorpolitan
Stop Gap Cabinet for Germany
Berlin reports a commission from President Ebert to form a nonpartisan officiating cabinet led by Marx. As parliamentary support fails, a stopgap cabinet with several incumbents and four vacancies may seek emergency powers to operate without a working Reichstag majority, aiming to present by Monday's session.
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Good Demand for Labor Foreseen Across States
Prospects for employment appear bright nationwide according to the United States employment service reports. Western agriculture should ensure normal demand, while industrial centers show renewed factory and mill operation either underway or anticipated.
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Esociated Press
Washington
United States Employment Service
West
Telephone wedding ends in divorce in Texas
Fort Worth Texas January 3 Mrs Helen Weller 19 was granted a divorce from William Horace Keller 20 by Judge Lattimore. The couple had been separated by two thousand miles since before their May 3 1923 telephonic wedding with Keller in Bremerton Washington and Miss Helen Leona Satterwhite in Fort Worth. A 4000 mile wire linked the two cities routed through St Louis Chicago Denver San Francisco and Seattle.
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Lattimore
Willam Horace Keller
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Bremerton
Wash
Helen Leona Satterwhite
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Chicago
Denver
San Francisco
Seattle
Tax receipts show 1924 income and profits total decline
The treasury reports Americans paid 1 773 509 732 in income and profits taxes in 1924, about 21 million less than 1923. First six months 1924 receipts were 783 585 050, last half 89 924 662, with 5129 387 973 and 974 685 362 noted for 1923 comparison.
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Washington
Jan
Federal Treasury
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United States
Mussolini’s Chamber Speech Draws Roaring Backing
In Rome Mussolini electrified the chamber declaring the situation would clear in 48 hours and vowing government strength to crush the Aventine opposition. Deputies applauded wildly jumping benches and embracing as the premier projected decisive action.
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Omaha Man Held After Slaying Wife in Basem ent In Old Time Crook Link
J Warren Hahne 46 a wealthy Omaha contractor is held without bail after the death of his wife Mac Bl ine 46 whose body with gashes was found in the basement of their home. Police say he is insane and will not seek a confession. A plumber and a hammer found at the scene are in custody. Mrs Hahne formerly Mae Scheener of Colorado Springs is survived by her husband a Tulsa brother and Denver relatives.
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