Fall-Sinclair Oil Case Juror May Have Been Offered Bribe
Washington dispatch reports a juror in the Fall-Sinclair oil case may have been approached with a bribe through intermediaries. Edward J. Kidwell, who supplied evidence deemed of great importance, met with Assistant District Attorney Burkinshaw, then with District Attorney Gordon. No direct offer was confirmed, but secrecy surrounded the proceedings as investigators review possible implications for the mistrial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
Edward J. Kidwell
Sinclair
Kidwell
Burkinshaw
Gordon
Burns
Frank J. O'Reilly
New York
O'Reilly
Edward Kidwell
Charles G. Ruddy
Kildwell
Zero Blast Subzero Toll Hits Continent With Promised Relief
A vast cold wave from Canada draped the continent in subfreezing weather as cities from Virginia to Minnesota felt record lows. Illinois deaths rose to nine from the cold, while Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota reported multiple fatalities. Relief was forecast in parts, with western Iowa and other areas expecting higher temperatures soon. Coast guard and rescue efforts aided vessels in Lake Superior areas as crews waited for wind to abate.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Towa
Great Laxes
Mercury
Chicago
Illinois
Canada
Iowa
Wistonein
Missouri
Minois
Indiana
Califor Gulf States
Taki
Vicinity
St. Paul
British Columbia
Alberta
Lake Superior
Lake Ste Marie
Michigan
Collingwood
Ontario
Coast Guard
Eouth
Good Roads Bill Reintroduced By Congressman Reece
Congressman Reece re introduces a good roads bill for federal aid to rural highway construction outside the existing federal aid system. Endorsed by rural carrier groups and R F C organizations, the measure aims for multi year hard surface road building with hearings planned in January. In Roanoke Virginia, eight deaths occurred in November, down from October’s sixty one, with 54 white and 24 Black deaths.
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Washington, D. C
Reece
National Rural Carriers’ Association
Tennessee Association
National Organization
Washington
Committee On Good Roads
Roanoke
Health Department
Exhume to Probe Death of Louise Montcabare
In Selma Alabama on December 9 AP reports Attorney General Charlie McCell ordered exhumation of Louise Montcabare to examine wounds said to have caused her death on November 21 She was reportedly shot after being arrested for speeding by Calera Police Chief Bishe who claims she committed suicide A Shelby county grand jury will review the examination findings on December 20 to investigate the case.
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Selma, Or
Louise Montcabare
Charlie C. McCell
Bishe
Calera
Ala
Shelby
Italians of Va unveil statue to memory of Columbus
Italian Virginians unveiled a Columbus monument at Byrd Park in Richmond. Ambassador Nobile Giacomo de Martino and state officials attended. The statue by Peter Leguaioli was presented by Henry L. Cavaretti to the city as thousands watched a multi‑section ceremony with 19 gun salute and Italian hymns.
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Nobile Giacomo de Martino
United States
Henry L. Cavarati
Virginia
Richmond
Byrd Park
Ralph A. Gugielmo
Andrew J. Brennan
Wishod
Frank Realmatto
Columbus Monument
Harry F. Byrd
J. Fulmer Bright
John Mershal High School
Benedicting College
Petrucio Leguaioli
Byrd
Executive Mansion
Charlottesville
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Weather notes Virginia and Tennessee forecast details
Weather Virginia fair and cold tonight then fair Saturday with slowly rising temperatures and light variable winds. Tennessee should see increasing cloudiness Saturday with warmer readings. Readings were taken at 6 pm daily by C L Bunn with data on highs, lows, and rainfall.
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Virginia
Tennessee
U S
C. L. Bunn
Not Guilty Plea Entered By Widow In Hammer Killing
Velma West 21 pleads not guilty at arraignment after confessing to killing her husband with a claw hammer in Perry Ohio. Attorney engaged and family supports her while funeral plans proceed for T Edward West, 28, as details emerge of the alleged self defense. Tenative plans set for Kris Kringles arrival in Kingsport to open Christmas celebration with band from Dobyns Bennett High and a parade forming at the high school. The motorcade will travel to Highland Park to greet the Avenida region visitors.
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Painesville
Ohio
Velma West
T. Edward West
Kris “Kringles
Kingsport
Kingsport High School
Dobyns Bennett High School
Santa Clara
Bristol Highway
Highland Park
New Trial Sought in Murder Case of Mrs Lillendahl and Beach
Mrs Margaret Lillendahl and Willis Beach, convicted of killing her husband, seek a new trial in Mays Landing N W. If denied, they face up to ten years in prison and a $1000 fine. Lillendahl, mother of an eight year old, was married to a retired physician about thirty years her senior. Beach is described as a poultry farmer.
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Mays Landing
N.W
Margaret Lillendahl
Willis Beach
Lilliendahl
Beach
Vera
Margaret Lilliendal
N. 3
The Mercury Drops to 10 Degrees Early Today
King Winter tightens grip on Kingsport as thermometers show 10 degrees above zero at six this morning and 21 above at eight. Officials expect little warming today while coal trucks rush to replenish supplies amid chilly streets and steam from starting autos.
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King Winter
Kingsport
Mercury
Banker's double murder and suicide shocks Pasadena
Francis E. Stevens a 61 year old Pasadena banker and broker killed his two sons George 13 and Frances E Jr 20 then shot himself on December 9 at a Sanitorium after leaving letters citing sickness in the family and financial troubles. A packet of papers found in the car and a will dated November 21 valued at 131 520 plus a 50 000 life policy were uncovered. Mrs Elizabeth Lucas Stevens arrived at the sanitorium to assist investigators.
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Pasadena
Calif
Francis TE. Stevens
Stevens
George
Frances, E., Jr
University of Michigan
Columbus
Indiana
Elizabeth Lucas
That City
Senate pits votes over Vare oath in bitter clash
Washington December 8 9 The Senate split over whether William E Vare of Pennsylvania should be seated after the oath fight and hearings. The Norris resolution bears on immediate exclusion but allows an investigation before ruling on his seat. The battle mirrors the Smith case and centers on vows to grant or withhold the oath to both senators under contest.
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Washington
Senate
William E. Vare
Pennsylvania
Norris
Vare
Frank L. Smith
Ilinois
Smith
Matement
Ware
New 1928 License Tags Go On Sale December 16
W P Flora deputy court clerk announced that 1928 state license tags will go on sale December 16. The tags must be placed on all cars by January 1 with no grace period. Tags are black with white figures and a white state outline, shorter than 1927 plates but heavier construction. Sullivan county fees start at 16 70L and will be sold in Kingsport. City tags in Kingsport follow the same black and white design with the factory outline and “The City of Industry” slogan.
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W. P. Flora
Haye
Sullivan County
Kingsport
City of Industry
Lindbergh to Attempt Washington to Mexico City Flight
Charles A Lindbergh plans a flight from Washington to Mexico City after accepting an invitation from President Calles. Route and timing depend on conditions, with no Gulf of Mexico crossing planned if avoided. The Spirit of St Louis engine awaits final inspection and could be reused if satisfactory.
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Washington
Dec
America
Goonwill
Charles. A. Lindbergh
Mexico City
Calles
Mexico
Lindbergh
St. Louis
New York
Paris
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Last of family found dead in Suffolk home
Mrs. Eudora Lydia Ball Kilby, W years old, a member of a two prominent Suffolk family, was found dead in her bed this morning by her daughter Miss Eudora Kilby. She was the last of a family of twelve.
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Suffolk
Eudora Lydia Ball
Kilby
Eudora Kilby
Remus Bootlegger Trial Hearings End in Cincinnati Testimony
Verbal evidence of defense ends as depositions read in the Remus murder trial in Cincinnati. Clarence Darrow and Dee, La Buy, Igoe testify to Remus’s sanity and reputation. Prosecution to call witnesses in rebuttal. two depositions, including Warden Snook, also presented.
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Clarence Darrow
Cinginnatl Dee
Chicapay
George Remus
Michael Igoe
South Park
Josep la Buy
Fomer
la Buy
Reimus
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Remus
Jenee Rooney
Gleveland
United States
Chicago
Cincinnati
John Snook
L. Dodge, Jr
Dent of Justice
Eden Park
Charles P. Taft
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Weather Bureau
B. Carroll Reece
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Gov
Christopher Galum Bus
New Brunswick
Rutgers
Lause
Nis Court
Frances B. Stevens
California
William
Iola
Bradford
Dana
Hiram
Reed
Beca
Miss Ford
Abe
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