Murder confession linked to grave digging in bigamy case
Madison January 26 AP report says police believe a spade pick axe and stained mat found in a basement were used by William Coffey in killing his second wife Hattie Sherman near Dubuque Iowa and dumping her body in the Mississippi River. Coffey reportedly confessed and investigators consider an axe and other signs of struggle in the home. Milwaukee AP reports Coffey wooed another girl in Maquoketa and that she vanished. a letter hinted she was not married to Coffey.
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Madisonl
William ‘Coffey
Hattie Sherman
Coffey
Dubuque
Iowa
Mississippi River
Coffay
Madison
Milwaukee
Wis
William Fey
Maquoketa
Wisconsin News
Bos- Mass
Sterey
Coffer
Arrest WILD ARMSTRONG in Bible case arson charges
State witness in the Everett Bible murder case was arrested in Independence Kansas on car theft charges. Armstrong, released January 15, was sought on added first degree murder accessory after the fact charges.
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Independence
Kan
Jan. Lee
Will ‘Arming
Everett Bible
Charles Faurat
Licensing and bank guaranty bills advance in Kansas legislative briefs
Topeka Kansas bills regulating licensing and a bank guaranty fund move through the House and Senate. Rep Bennett of Marshall proposes a state guaranty fund equal to four percent of capital stock with a commission to supervise banks and governor appointing a chairman. Senator Bennett backs companion measures while other proposals include abolition of the Atchison city court and constitutional amendments on rights of mortgagees and liquor transport. Governor Paulen commuted 291 penitentiary sentences with 183 prisoners released and 160 conditional discharges.
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Bennett
Marshall County
Potter
Linncebnt
Fete
Bennet
Berg
Couspanion Bank Guaranty
Sena
Paulen
Tyre
Digcharp
Snowy Kansas Delivers Cold Weather Across State
Snow covered Kansas today with northwest counties receiving the light fall. A sharp north wind cooled mild early week temperatures, dropping the thermometer to above zero. Goodland posted the state’s lowest reading, about twelve degrees above. In Austin Texas, a habeas corpus appeal was denied, halting efforts to block a Massachusetts return of Charles Poxittiwho labeled as a thief.
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Toneka
Kans
Kansas
Goodland
Potizi
Austin
Charles
Elks Bowling Scores and Officials Visit
Custisson Tannee Mr and three others from 3d Lindley were called at the governor's office in Ts Neka yesterday and also visited the legislative session.
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Lindley
Tsneka
Talks Tow Ysshipaton Jan 26 Meeting Report
A terse item notes a January 26 gathering in Hudson Michigan where officials discussed annual Woimay matters. Names and roles are truncated but reference to a community meeting and local leadership appears. The fragment hints at organizational talk and scheduling without full details.
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Ysshipaton
Ac Hudson
Michie
Woimay
S J
Supreme Court hearing on Shriner injunction case
The case concerns the Negro Shriners seeking to set aside a restraining order halting use of emblems and access to temples. Proceedings in Harris County Texas led to a state court ruling that was affirmed by the state supreme court, with ongoing consideration of federal remedies and injunctions against further participation.
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Texas
Washington
Supreme. Court
Ancent
Nobles Tie ‘Shrine
Aux
Harri County
United States
Deaths and Funerals Miss Evelyn Laster
Inauspicious garbled notice notes the death of Miss Evelyn Laster, daughter of Laster, formerly of 936 York Street. She had been employed as a clerk at the Penn. The obituary mentions three brothers and two sisters and a morning service at Faherat home.
Senate committee refuses to release transcript of Kellogg hearing
Washington policy brief reports the Senate Foreign Relations Committee chose not to publish the transcript of Secretary Kellogg’s testimony on the Nicaragua situation. Chairman Borah said the record is incomplete as Kellogg deleted portions, and executive sessions should not be closed to the public, urging openness from the outset.
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Washington
Dan
Senate Foreign Relations’ Committée
Kelloge
Nicararuah
Borah
Wheeler attacks Coolidge over Nicaragua in senate hearing push
Senator Wheeler of Montana demands a public senate foreign relations committee hearing on Nicaragua to expose alleged executive misleadings. He accuses President Coolidge and the state department of tyranny and secrecy, calling for full daylight on U S policy toward Nicaragua.
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Washington
Ator Wheeler
Montana
State Department
Jent J Coolidge
Ellogs
Senate
Coolidge
Congress
Ragua
Wheeler
Nicaragua
Clash Over Policies At American Federation Convention
An Indianapolis AP report describes a policy clash between John L. Lewis and John J. Clearfield regarding organizing coal fields. A local resolution urges the AFL to appoint a ten cent wage committee to guide forthcoming wage talks for nonunion areas.
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Indianapolis
John L. Lewis
Clearfield Dent
Pennay Ty
America
Hebel
Hebel Thei
Federati
Personal item fragment with names and titles
Personal notice fragment listing Mrs and Mrs Ruth Steve with unclear context or action, truncated OCR text.
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Marier Les Aster
Ruth, Steve
Fragmented Clippings Highlight Court and Local News
Washington reports on a Senate debate over arbitration and tax refunds amid a flurry of dated items. The piece notes a Scopes petition rehearing denial in Tennessee and lists local incidents including theft of harness, aggressive dogs, a Perry arrest, and auto crash victims.
Oakridige Choir and School News in December Notes
Miss Tal Martin led a group of songs aired on Monday via KFEU with remarks noting her voice and distinctive words. Mrs Ernest Suiter and Bara, of Oskaloosa, visit with daughter and new baby. Chamber of Commerce meeting and banquet enjoyed. Dowtelas Malloch spoke. Funeral for Mrs Jom Lawson attended. Ridge School reports fourth month of Oak Ridge history, with November 2g to December 24 enrollment. fifteen students posted top marks in arithmetic. Names include Richard Dolan, Martha Hayden Neel Reed, Glenn Smith, Hazel Halt-Doyle Reed, Lois Paul Stowe, Ruby Leonard. First graders read Bobbs Merrill primers. recess divided into two periods. ends with End Ball game.
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Tal Martin
KFEU
Whelpley
Chad
Wicki
Ernest Suiter
Andi Bara
HLG
Vane
Chamber of
Commerce
Jom. Lawson
Rumsey
Oa Hidge
Hteen
Ifteen Cand
Leonhard
Arthur
Leonhard Hard
Richard Dolan
Marthal Hayden Neel Reed
Glenn Smith
Hazel Halt-Doyle ‘Reed
Lois Aul Stowe
New Are
Ruby Eonhard
Ade Tone
Bobbs: Merrill
Local Club Notes Highlight Midlands Event and Guests
A Midland Rural club gathering Friday featured hostesses and a lively program with readings by Miss E Lawrence and a poetry reading by Purcell. Members and guests included Prank Leonhard, Dolan, Hemphill, Stanwix, and many others. Esther Beriter Schoenlein celebrated a wedding anniversary amid refreshments and social rounds.
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Ison LeSuer
Kangas
Sontag
Hemphill
Rot Strong
Bereitek
Bereter
Senat Lawrestee of
Grant
Beard Tani
James
Riley
Bereiter
Rj. C
Maurice -Suiter
Purcell
Edwin
Clayton
van Nice
Esther ‘Berciter Schoenlein
Rolla
Stanwix
Nae Than ‘Hager
Richard
Simmer
E Lawrence
Leonhard
Dolan
Olan
Wand
Toms
Chester'Toms
J.C. Hemphill
Sans Aut Geen
H. Vanch Ister Ghacke Strong
Frank Jaling
Alfred Heck
FL Hartman
Unemaker
Ener Wised
Charles “Wise
Lehmans of
Lain
Sarah’ Tons
Midland Rural Club
North
Lawrence
Frid Farthy
Knop
Bertha Knop
Tad
Magriceme
Joe
Woolf
Corner
School
Bilean Dria
Big Springs Social Notes Mention Esther Hird and Marjorie
Miss Esther Hird and Howard Hens Leet attend a gathering in Big Springs with relatives, celebrating the birth of baby Marjorie Wilson. Parents Mr and Mrs Gibbs honored by well-wishers as stories of community visits and holiday sleighing and coasting events fill the week.
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Esther
Hird
Howard
Neal
Eee
Gibons
Of¢A
Baby Rink
Marjorie
Gett ‘Wilson
Enes Hs
Henry
Mtr
Glenn
Lecompton Pele
A Watson
Darowab
Topeka
Sunda
Ethie
Jeans
Fanly
Stienteone
Igatenworth
Geneve
Davison
Fragmentary note recalls family names and events
A garbled OCR snippet lists several names such as Philips, Wellman, Zook, Pauline Zook, Mrs. Harry Wellman, and mentions a Monday and Tuesday with references to a brother and a champi cy Mrs. Harry Wellman. The legible parts indicate a personal or family record without a clear event or location.
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SoMrand
Philips
Wellman
Zook
Pauline Zook
Harry, Wellman
County fair calf judging and pressuring contest set
The Stribe Goodness office announces Saturday at 2 o clock for a meeting to discuss rules and preparations for a countywide calf showing contest. Every boy in the county is invited to be present and offered a free entry ribbon. Local officials and residents were noted in community updates and visits.
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Stcretary
Windorf
Arling
Latrenes
Levens
Long
Boyd
Matt
Atarry Wellman
Oak Baregay
Jie
Bethany Aeal
Vane ‘Grove School
Ben” “Foréman
Topeka
Waléer Means
Carter's Liver Piles Wills Feliev!oustipation Humorous Ad
Fractured OCR advert claims Carter's Liver Pills relieve head ache indigestion biliousness and constipation with supposed vegetable ingredients. It urges taking at night and mentions druggist prices 25 and 75 cents, signed Hollis Ted.
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Carter
Ted
Iys Hollis
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