Mother confesses in tailed trunk crime case in Lawton
Mrs. Sarah Tabor, mother of Maude Tabor, says undertaker Joseph Virgo married her shortly before Maude’s death and prepared the body to prevent decomposition, placing it in a trunk full of salt. She signs a lengthy confession assigning responsibility to Virgo in the case dubbed the hedge “hope chest murder.”
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Virgo
Lawton
Michigan
Sarah Tabor
Maude Tabor
Hope Chest
Joseph Virgo
Miss Tabor
Tabor
Miners in Renohol Lay Down Tools in Protest
Fragmentary report shows UAL miners halting work in Renohol to protest conditions. Notes indicate threats of more disruption and potential escalation if concerns remain unresolved.
Auto thefts plague Main Street area with multiple incidents
The report notes stolen vehicles on Main Street near the Parking Pisc including a sedan belonging to Verda Buchanan. Police issued alerts and increased patrols as searches extended to neighboring towns. Additional notes mention recovered items, ongoing investigations, and a separate update about a river patrol officer’s transfer and duties aboard the Kentucky steamer.
Cabinet Discusses Coal Situation and Railroads Return
Washington dispatch reports the Cabinet met to review the coal supply and the return of the railroads. Secretary Lansing said the coal reports were very good.
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Washington
Lansing
Destination Washington reports Soviet ark bound for Soviet Russia
Immigration Commissioner Caminetti announced the Ark, carrying 249 anarchists, sailed from New York and is bound for Soviet Russia. The four month old son of Mr and Mrs Albert Hotte died at their West Madison home after pneumonia. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow, Springdale Cemetery interment. Rusk brothers finish a derrick bat for Neeth Vernon Lumber Co to salvage timber for Wo Vener & Son, the winning bidder.
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Washington
New York
Soviet Russia
Caminetti
Albert Hott
West Madison
Springdale Cemetery
Joseph, Roy
Frank Rusk
Neeth Vernon Lumber Con
Rusk
Teasheo
Wo Vener & Son
Christmas Toast Urges Open Hearts Year Round
A fragmented Christmas message encourages keeping hearts open and sharing joy beyond the holiday. It pleads against pride and calls for kindness, warning that a closed heart will drown the neediest.
Legends of Christmas Celebréi.csis Sere
Fragmentary text recalls ancient legends about Christmas, promoting peace, joy, and devotion. It mentions the Savior’s birth, universal peace, and bells from under water as part of a coastal or city-wide Christmas celebration.
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Bell
Yitiaere
Phis Taieer civ
Se cdi
Been
Kansas Miners Leader Faces Court Contempt in Strike Case
Indianapolis reports Alex Howat president of the Kansas miners is found in contempt of court as a hearing with Judge Anderson proceeds. Howat was released on a $10,000 bond after agreeing to halt the Kansas strike, with further action set for next Monday.
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Indianapolis
Alex Howat
Kansas Miners
Anderson
Howat
Kansas
Pershing Home Welcome In Laclede Missouri
General John Pershing arrived in Laclede Missouri to a joyous hometown greeting. Formalities were discarded as residents cheered the returning commander amid banners and crowds, marking a spirited homecoming in his old town.
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Laclede
Jobo Pershing
Court Upholds Suppression of Free Man’s Journal in Dublin
In Dublin a chancery court affirmed the suppression of the Free Man’s Journal by British military authorities, ruling the action justified in law and fact. The report also notes local incidents and social updates including a factory accident and holiday travel among residents.
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Freeman’s Journal
Dublin
Chancery Court
Xmas Stock Replenished with New Glassware Lines
Retail notice announces replenished stock for Christmas shoppers. Highlights include Cres Centola and Graphonolas finished in mahogany and oak plus Edison Amberolas and records. Shoppers urged to visit today and make selections.
Seagessis Relics, Train Trip, and Marriage License
The skulls of three Wire Men topped with jeweled crowns are among Cologne cathedral relics. Mr and Mrs Ray Uoooin and daughter Geraldine visit friends by morning train. Clerk Prenatt issued a marriage license to Albert Moffitt of Indianapolis and Della Jean Francis of Terre Haute.
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Cologne Cathedral
Ray Uooin
Geraldine
Marko
Ett
Su Hvide
Albert Moffitt
Indianapolis
Della Jean Francis
Terre Haute
Death of Will R. Jones in Carroll County Ky
Magistrate Will R. Jones of Monglish precinct in Carroll County Ky died at home in English after a short pneumonia illness. He was about 55, a prominent merchant and well known politician. Miss Julia Dixon left Sunday for Cincinnati to spend the winter with her sister Mrs Will Sampson.
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John Backus
Main Street
Donald Bear
Chicago
Chicago University
J. Bear
G. W. Pearce
Terre Haute
Will. R. Jones
Monglish
Carroll County
Julia Dixon
Cincinnati
Will Sampson
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