Farmer Andrew Combs Kills Neighbor John T Baker
Morning in Center Township Greene county sees Andrew Combs shoot neighbor John T Baker on a public highway. Baker dies four hours later. Combs surrenders near Bloomfield and is jailed, awaiting Greene county circuit court action. The case centers on a disputed road construction project and Baker’s dissatisfaction with the substitute superintendent.
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Greene County
Andrew Combs
John T. Baker
Bloomfield
Center Township
Mr. Hunter
Combs
Siehe
Mr. Baker
Baker
Dean
Prosecution Attacks Defense of Arbuckle at Trial
Rebuttal testimony dominated opening Arbuckle manslaughter trial in San Francisco as prosecutors plan about 40 witnesses. Arbuckle maintains he treated Miss Virginia Rappe after she fell ill at the Hotel St Francis. Defendants dispute the cause of death as internal rupture versus chronic illness, with juror illness adding to delays.
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San Francisco
Cal
Roscoe
Fatty) Arbuckle
Arbuckle
St. Francis
Virginia Rappe
Catherine Fox
Chicago
Miss Rappe
Maurice H. Rosenberg
Rosenberg
Josephine Roth
Virginia Warren
Arthur H. Crane
Stephen E. Hopkins
Tragedy in Jackson Township Leads to Murder Probe
In Jackson township during early May Fred Cox shot his wife at their Owensburg home using the same weapon as in a prior neighbor slaying. Bloomfield court opened for November term. Prosecuting Attorney Vosloh may convene the grand jury to investigate the morning tragedy and pursue a murder indictment against Combs.
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Jackson Township
Fred Cox
Owensburg
Combs
Bloomfield
Vosloh
PAYS TO ADVERTISE BUT NOT FOR A HUBBY
Chicago widowhood tale reports a high school girl who offered herself for sale for 3000 dollars to fund college, but did not obtain the education or the husband. Mrs James Edward Miller claimed the promise failed and she learned a harsh lesson from the experience.
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Chicago
James Edward Miller
Miller
Senator Watson Sees Bonus Bill Enactment Likely
Indiana Republican Senator Watson said after meeting President Harding that a bonus bill for ex service men could be enacted in the forthcoming regular session. He noted a new revenue source from Britain's plan to start annual war debt payments of 200 million dollars to the United States.
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Washington
Senator Watson
Indiana
Harding
Congress
Watson
United States
Association of Nations
League of Nations
Southerland
American Advisory Committee
Sutherland
Indiana Thirsty Gradually Yield to Bone Day Laws
Indiana enforcement officer Bert Morgan reports to Washington that state sentiment in favor of prohibition is growing and aiding local police and sheriffs in curbing bootlegging. He carries a list of whisky runners once sourcing from Ohio and notes commendation from the national bureau as Pennsylvania and New York demand more attention. Morgan was a dinner guest of Cirelle Chaney of Sullivan.
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Washington
Indiana
Bert Morgan
Haynes
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Ohio
National
Prohibition Enforcement Bureau
Pennsylvania
New York
Haynes Bureau
Cirelle Chaney
Sullivan
President to Ask For Three Billion Budget
President Harding will submit a three billion dollar budget to Congress when it convenes December 8 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1928. The estimate is about 1.068 billion less than the 1922 figure, reflecting a saving after Dawes and budget experts trimmed spending. A separate expenditure plan may be submitted if naval arms talks yield further reductions.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Hardin
Dawes
Debt plan for Allies repayment rehabilitates Europe
New York banker Frank A. Vanderlip urged recognizing allied WWI debt to the United States as just and proposed that America act as a lenient creditor. He called for easy payments and using repaid funds to rehabilitate Europe, warning against abrupt cashing in of $500 million annual interest and urging a grand gesture by delaying receipts to prevent destabilizing effects.
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New York
America
United States
Europe
Frank A. Vanderlip
Vanderlip
Eeconomic Club
Woods
New England Hits Second Blizzard of the Season
New England cities and towns slowly recover from the two day storm damage as crews restore lighting communications and transportation. A new hail storm blankets eastern Massachusetts adding to the ice burden and knocking down wires poles and tree limbs.
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Boston
Mass
New England
Massachusetts
Weather Update Calls For Fair Tonight And Wednesday
The forecast indicates generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with no change in temperature. No significant precipitation or storms are expected, and coastal or regional patterns remain steady.
Conference Over by Christmas Foreseen in Optimistic Report
Washington reports from the international conference indicate major agreements expected before Christmas. French delegate Viviani leads the return march December 14 as leaders foresee completion of formal accords after the holidays if possible. US British and Japanese delegates express optimism about progress and intent to honor commitments without enforceable provisions.
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Washington
M. Viviani
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Wines
Cole School House
Jim Watson
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Senate
Mr. Sutherland
Borah
Idaho
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