Third Trial of M Obenchain to Start Today
Los Angeles reports Madalynne Obenchain, once Northwestern University belle, facing a third murder trial for the Belton Kennedy case. She endures jail life, rats haunting her cell, and seeks a verdict after sixteen months behind bars. The defense asks for a balanced jury, while prosecutors press for conviction on charges tied to Kennedy’s Beverly Glen killing in 1921. The accused vows innocence and cites comfort from Socrates and other prisoners to endure this long legal fight.
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Jack Jungmeyer
Los Angees
Madalynne Obenchain
Belle
Northwestern University
Belton Kennedy
Madalynne
Thomas Woolhine
Ralph Ovenchan
Chicago
Kennedy
Tem
Beverly Glen
Arthur Butch
Oben
Madalynne Obenehain
J. Bélton Kennedy
Los Angeles
Christmas Seal Sale Aids Tuberculosis Fight in Kentucky
Secretary J. Lock states the 1921 death rate from tuberculosis dropped to 129 per 100000, a dramatic gain from 229 in 1911. The Christmas seal campaign funds health work, sanatoriums, nursing, and reporting programs, urging public purchase to continue the victorious crusade.
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Bureau of Vital Statis
National Tuberculosis Association
Kentucky
Father and son serve Nebraska as legislators
By Associated Press. Oasha Neb Dec 4 A father and his son for the first time in Nebraska history will serve in the Nebraska legislature when it convenes at Lincoln next January 2. Both were elected November 7. Lewis Ye eham of Ashland will represent the 17th district in the lower house, while his son Charles J. Talmadge will represent the 5th. Both are Democrats and practical farmers. They plan no definite legislation yet but favor progressive policies not entailing excessive state expense.
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Associated Press
Oasha
Neb
Nebraska
Lincoln
Lewis @ Yeeham
Ashland
Charles J. Talmadge
Flays Governor For Easy Pardons in Kentucky
Winchester December 4 Circuit Judge W I R Shackleford told the grand jury that Spiral Smith of Winchester received a pardon after a murder sentence because he had eight children. He criticized the Governor of Kentucky for pardoning such cases and urged jurors to prevent deterioration of the social fabric. Seven murder trials were set for the term.
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Uy Associated Press
Winchester
W. Ir. Shackleford
Spiral Smith
Smith
Kentucky
Shackleford
Commonwealth
Government no power over Klan meeting in Irvine
Associated Press report notes Attorney General Daugherty stating federal jurisdiction over Ku Klux Klan acts is absent, with potential for vigorous federal action if offenses occur. Kentucky Highway Association held a large Irvine meeting to discuss securing band issues to finish a road from Manchester to Pineville via Led Bird and Straight Creek, with Bell County funding set at 60,000 of 400,000.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daugherty
Department of Justice
Augherty
Kentenya Highway Association
Bell County
Irvine
Estill
Lexington Yin -Kyine
Balleyville
Cumberland Gap
Pius
Manchester
Pineville
Led Bird
Straight Creek
E. & Helburn
Associaton
J. F. Bosworth
Middlesboro
Fudge PL Blakey
Lee County
Carter BR Stamper
Beattiville
Knox County
Tardiness of Train Service Not Due to This Division
Local reports show general passenger train delays over several days with officials saying no division cause. Delays largely due to waiting for trains at Corbin and a Junction City derailment affected No 21 by six hours. most trains two hours late. Missionary speaker to address Woman's Day at Pineville Christian Church on December 10. Cattle steady to $9. hogs around $3.00 to $8.25. sheep steady at $4.50. lambs about $12.00.
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Corbin
Junction City
Pineville
Associated Press
Lords Pass Final Irish Constitution Bill
The House of Lords today passed the third and final reading of the Irish Constitution bill, awaiting royal sanction to become law. The measure moves toward completion of the constitutional framework and signals progress in Ireland’s political status this session.
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House OF Lords
iBy
Associated Press
Loxton
Senator Moss Opposes Special Session On Normal Schools
Senator W Moss argues courts should decide Commission authority over Murray and Morehead normal schools and opposes an extra session due to cost. If convened, he would repeal the commission’s appointment power and allow the State Board of Education to select sites and faculty. He praises commission members while noting the political issue resonates in southeastern Kentucky on school establishment.
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Pineville
Murray
Morehead
Leander White L Moss
Commission
State Board of Education
Moss
Kentucky
Rockefeller Foundation
Cne Normal School
Gig Sandy Valley
Cumberland River
Neval
Wihem
Murrey and Morehead
State Board Adopts Basis for Teacher Exam Questions
The State Board of Education in Kentucky has adopted as the basis for questions in theory and practice for elementary certificate exams next year the text Leaching the Common Branches. George Colgin, state superintendent of public instruction, announced. Teachers taking the examination will study High School and Class Management.
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Associated Press
Wranklert
State Board of Education
George Colgin
Policeman Saves Shoes of an American Tourist
Mexico City reports a bold bootblack tried to charge two pesos for a shine to an American tourist. A gendarme intervened as the bootblack drew a knife, forcing the vendor to back down. The tourist paid half price. the shoe shine was then restored. Cross-country runners are training for the 1824 Olympia.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Mexico
Re alignment not third party is prediction
Washington dispatch reports NEHA Service finds Noag answers questions about a new political alignment with YES, plus potential names like Lafollette Baruch Hearst Ford and Borah discussed as possible third party or reform blocs. Leaders aim for reform within parties, fearing a new party.
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Edward Thierry Washington
Neha Service
Noag
Senate
Lafollette
People’s Bloc
la Bailette
Barth
Henry Ford
W. R. Hearst
Bernard M. Baruch
Washington
Conto
Republican Party
LaFolleiles
Borah
Progressive Movement
Lucap
Lindley
Garrison
Wilson
Salvation Army Drive Set for Tomorrow City Businessmen Aid
An organized effort seeks to raise 2000 for the Salvation Army in one day. Frank Lee chairs the effort directing solicitation of the business district with volunteers including I. D. Bill J WL Allison, Tt. L. Maddox, Russ Hill and others. Mrs. Schultz offers her car for collection and several ladies will assist.
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Salvation Army
Frank Lee
Leard
I. D. Bill J WL Allison
Tt. L. Maddox
Russ Hill
Stone
Lave
Hower Hor
Otey
W. B Schultz
House panel seeks power to subpoena in Daugherty case
The House Judiciary Committee decided to seek authority from the House to subpoena witnesses and obtain papers demanded by Representative Keller in pursuing impeachment charges against Attorney General Daugherty.
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House Judiciary
Daugherty
Associated Press
Washington
House
Representative Keller
Minnesota
Call session ends with little accomplished in new Congress
Washington dispatch reports Congress paused after two weeks of calls, then reconvened. The body dropped the Dyer Anti Lurching Bill and confirmed about 1,700 nominations, including Pierce Butler for the Supreme Court, though Butler’s confirmation faced opposition from La Follette and Norman, who demanded a hearing on charges tied to railroads and other corporations and political influences in his home city.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Ealla
Longie
Pierce Butler
St. Paul
Supreme Court
Ia Follette and
Norms
Sle
Butler
Poliineal Teadera
Hig
Josephine Preston Peabody Dies Noted Writer
Associated Press reports Josephine Preston Peabody, noted writer and playwright, died at her Ambridge home after several months illness. Peabody, known for poetry and dramatic works, influenced contemporary literature and earned acclaim during her career.
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Josephine Preston Peabody “Marks
Associated Press
Clayhole damage suits dismissed in Breathitt County
Two damage suits for 100000 each against H S Uain and fourteen other defendants, arising from the Clayhole election battle in Breathitt county, were dismissed without prejudice in Circuit Court after two hours of continuance. Plaintiffs Mrs. Lizzie Allen and Mrs. Pauline Combs, widows of men slain in the Clayhole battle, were among those dismissed.
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Lexington
Bec. 4
H.S. Uain
Clayhole
Breathitt County
Myiudice
Lizzie Allen
Pauline Combs
State Bank of Omaha Closed After Authorities Action
Dec 2 Omaha reports the American State Bank of Omaha with $200,000 capital closed by state authorities. Officials cite dissipated capital and $1.3 million in bad loans while deposits total $1.1 million. Depositors will be paid from the state gravity fund. Divorce filed in circuit court, John Frost sues for divorce from Ekarina Frost for abandonment. married in Siberia in 1921.
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Associated Press
Omaha
American State Bank of
I State Gramity Fund
John
Frost
Ekarina Frost
Siberia
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