Priest Appeals to Masons as Accused Poisoner Faces Trial
In Kansas City Kansas, defense counsel reveal a Catholic priest appealed to Masons to raise a 2040 defense fund for Major Charles A Shepard, an army medical officer charged with poisoning his second wife Zenana Shepard. The case hinges on motive versus crime, with Grace Brandon to testify for the prosecution.
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Fort Riley
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Social season begins tonight at Capital Washington
The official Washington social season opens with President Hoover and Mrs. Hoover hosting a dinner for cabinet members and their wives. A formal White House reception for the diplomatic corps follows Thursday night. This marks their first such event after last year’s was canceled due to Secretary Good's death, with weekly dinners or receptions through mid February except Christmas week.
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Washington
White House
Wets Plan Caucus to Press Attacks on U S Dry Laws
Washington dispatch reports anti prohibition lawmakers plan a caucus to push repeal of the eighteenth amendment and expand wine and beer sales. Representative Linthicum of Maryland led last session’s wet bloc and aims to launch an aggressive campaign for modification or repeal, targeting the upcoming Congress.
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Prohibition
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Judiciary Committee
Dogs abused by racketeers in New York
New York AP dispatch reports racketeers are using dogs in theft rings. Sydney Coleman of the society says boys steal pet dogs and resell them through fences. A $100 reward is offered for evidence leading to conviction. thieves hide dogs in secret places and groom them to avoid identification by owners.
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Sydney HH. Coleman
Wounded laborer 33 in critical condition in St Louis
George Edmunds, 33, found wounded in a doorway in St Louis, remained in serious condition at city hospital. He was shot in the abdomen and refused to identify his assailant beyond saying it was an Italian. Police hold a man for questioning after a newspaper vendor and a report of two men seen together near a saloon where Edmunds was found.
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Ralad's Widow Aids New President
Mrs. Charles N. Whitehead widow of the former Russouri Kansas Texas Railroad president was named assistant to the new president M H Cahill at St. Louis offices. She will direct service and organization from a woman's viewpoint, refining service and boosting rail usage among women. She traveled with her husband during his career and is familiar with the territory.
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Russouri- Kansas-Texas Railroad Company
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Ile Territory
Total Reserve Loans Show Big Decrease
The New York Federal Reserve Bank reports a sharp drop in the total volume of reported loans against securities for the nation. The estimate for current loans is about 10.5 billion dollars versus nearly 17 billion a year ago, per its monthly review published today.
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Final Action Deferred in Poison Ban and Senate Oath Fight
A heated race over a poison ban and oath of office ended with a 58 to 27 vote denying the oath to Senator-elect James J. Davis of Pennsylvania amid campaign finance scrutiny. The Nye committee projected further reports on campaign expenditures, while a separate Geneva session saw opposition to gas warfare and resistance to tank bans and heavy-caliber cannons, with limited support for German limits and Soviet backing for Count Von Bernstorff.
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Woman on trial for first degree murder in Denver
Mrs Pearl O Loughlin faces twelve jurors in a Denver murder case over the death of her 10 year old stepdaughter Leona O Loughlin. Prosecutors say she admitted the acts in a police statement, while defense counsel cites duress. Leona's body was found in a city park lake with ground glass in her viscera. Leo O Loughlin, Leona's father, was hospitalized after eating ground glass.
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Damages suit filed in Cleveland over alleged conspiracy
Robert C. Mason filed a federal case seeking 500000 dollars alleging conspiracy false arrest false imprisonment and assault by Zeblwn W. Davis president of Diamond Portland Cement George D. Hurlock and six others Mason says he and his wife and son were forced to Cleveland hotel where death threats were made and he was forced to turn over money and securities through his attorney the case details remain incomplete
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Dec
Robert C. Mason
Fairmount
Zebwion W. Davis
Diamond Portland Cement Co
George D. Hurlock
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Tegister
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George E. Darmstatter
Davis
Five Gary youths face murder charge in Arlene Draves case
In Gary Indiana five youths David Thompson Virgil Wickland Leon Stanford Paul Barton and Harry A Shirk waived preliminary hearing for the murder of Arlene Draves 18 held to Lake County criminal court without bond Prosecutor Oliver Starr said a grand jury would convene Monday to consider the case The girl was to be buried in Reynolds Indiana after funeral services The youths asked permission to attend the services and may be taken to the mortuary under guard Starr said he would seek the death penalty for the five The preliminary hearing for Clarence Johnson continued to Friday and the state warned that charges of accessory to murder could be dropped if poisonous liquor was not found in the victims organs
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Herman L. Key
Lake County
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Lquor
Foster trial delayed in Tribune reporter killing case
Frankie Foster’s trial for Alfred Lingle’s murder in Chicago was unexpectedly moved to February 15 after a tentative jury was chosen. The state asked for delays and offered bond. defense sought a jury withdrawal and Foster was released on 20690 dollars bond as prosecutors cited not exposing witnesses and affecting the Lingle investigation.
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College herds win 17 championships at Chicago stock show
Chicago December 2 AP Twenty eight championships were decided in the animal section of the International Livestock Exposition. Purdue University led with eight championships, dominates fat swine and sheep. Wisconsin and Kansas Agricultural College each won multiple titles including Yorkshire barrows, Berkshire pen, and premier Dorset Wether. Grand champions included a Shorthorn bull from F W Hubbell Des Moines and an Aberdeen Angus bull from Briarcliff Farms Pine Plains N Y.
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Pine Plains
Hoover traces mood of business to 1928 figures
President Hoover reports a broad drop in business activity from 1928, citing department store sales at 83 percent, manufacturing output 80 percent, mineral production 90 percent, factory employment 84 percent, bank deposits 108, wholesale prices 83, and cost of living 94 percent. He states overall activity down 15 to 20 percent based on various indexes.
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Kruschen Salts Endorsed By 82 Year Old User
An elderly Flint man, J. F. Becker, proclaims Kruschen Salts life saving and health improving after months of use. He praises the product to friends and family, noting better health at 82, with an 85 cent bottle lasting four weeks and suggesting purchase at G. A. Fischer Drug Co. or any drug store.
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G. A. Fischer Drug Co
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Young Brothers Begin Six Year Federal Prisons
William H. Young and Fred C. Young, founders of W. H. Young Bros Ins, who caused about 2 million dollars in investor losses when their brokerage firm failed, started six-year sentences for using the mails to defraud. They were sentenced at St. Louis, then escorted to Leavenworth.
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Fred C. Young
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Leavenworth
Young Brothers
Police Lieutenant Delaney Quits Under Fire in New York
Police Lieutenant William Delaney, cited in an appellate inquiry on a New York vice ring, has applied for retirement per police headquarters. Informer Chile Acuna named Delaney among others, alleging innocent women were arrested on fake vice charges and handed to lawyers and bondsmen. Funeral notice: Brotherhood of Central Evangelical Church to meet Dec 3 at 2 p.m. for Brother Fred J. Holeworth.
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William Delaney
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Acuna
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Srotheruoood
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Fred J. Holeworth
A. A. Peasner
Progress Made for Peace Cites National Strength
President Hoover notes substantial progress in national peace and security, with economic and educational advances. He cites 80 to 85 percent of normal activity, stable prices, and resilient financial institutions, urging confidence as the country remains self sustaining and prepared to lead prosperity. He emphasizes optimism from past, present, and future efforts.
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