Life terms in poison murder trial at Mount Vernon
In Mount Vernon Illinois on December 24 a jury found Lawrence M Hight guilty of murder and his co defendant Mrs Elsie Sweetin guilty of poisoning her husband Wilford Sweetin The verdicts came after an overnight deliberation with Hight given life imprisonment and Sweetin 35 years in the penitentiary The jury had been split on the level of punishment with a compromise eventual to Sweetin’s sentence The case featured long deliberations a chaotic defense and prosecutorial emphasis on confessions and insanity defenses.
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Mount Vernon, Ills
Lawrence M. Hight
Elsie Sweetin
Wilford Sweetin
Hight
Judee Kern
Drogeru G
Thompson
Cain
Wren
Ety
Nate Sweetin
Phomphe
Oea
Sainte Sweetin
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Flaming Plane Crash Kills Several in England
A plane crash at Airdrome Oyven England morning noon of May 24 involved a 8 from London to Paris. The aircraft fell after takeoff and burst into flames, killing or injuring many aboard. Official statements confirm fatalities and indicate an inquest would follow.
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OYVEN
England
Oehy
Teen Air Etpre
Lonedon
Paris
Frper
al Aipsayv Cenignny
Eeoe
Levent Amar
Aeedeest
Arkansas Oil Stocks Tied to Af Death Attempt
An Arkansas oil stock matter is linked to a death by apparent self harm amid insurance funds and a disturbance at a railroad workers’ compensation firm. Police found a man wounded, later hospitalized, as authorities report on the financial conduct and alleged misconduct tied to insurance subsidiaries and executives. Licenses issued in Louisiana and Oregon for marriages are noted, with a local traffic accident involving a Willys-Knight car and Bord lounge car at Catalpa and Gramment streets.
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Bosyoy
Ark Yayo
Sateide
Sres
Arfforts
Owever
Yestern
Bandagres
Mott Jackson
Eastern Mutual Insurance Company
Pratern Massachusetts Street Ryiilne Company
Insurance Common Subsidiary
Hardles Werknen
Surahee
Jackeon
Compans
Fied Ae
Fied
Moe
Mubaal
C. V. Yeegerstrom
Willys-Knight
G. J. Mansell
Colton Valley
Catalpa and
Gramment Streets
Teegerstrom
Mansell
Bandit Robs Bank Kills New Orleans Officer
A gunman robs the Marine Bank on Front Street in New Orleans, fires on police, and kills an officer during the heist. The suspect, described as a man wearing a coat, fled the scene as officers pursued him. Police cordon off the area and search for the assailant.
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N.O
Jailbird Kills Deputy Sheree in Greene County Shootout
Gunman Wagner escaped jail, killed Deputy McIntosh during a siege at a fort in Greene County. A statewide manhunt spread through the swamps as authorities pursued the suspect, who fled into pine forests after exchanging fire with posse members.
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Jailbird
Sheree
Wagner
Mcintosh
McLain
Turner
Sherif McLeond
Wave
Pues
George County
Greeny
Siade
Lycedale
Sherriff McLeod
Greene County
Weather warnings sweep eastern states with cold wave alerts
Torn weather bulletin shows cold wave warnings stretching across eastern states while blizzard like conditions threaten the Midwest and southern Rockies. Forecasters warn of widespread overcast skies and limited visibility with scattered storms developing along the coast from Bay St. Louis to Virginia.
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Shaw
Voller
Alley
Gren
Conerail
Rocky Mountain
East Traif
Craff
Bay St. Louis
Missippi
Apamenicals
Ducksonvile
Plai
Henry
Vasf Ufes
Moree
Unclear Winter Snow Forecast From Chicago Weather Bureau
A frigid cold wave is predicted to sweep the western and central states with heavy snow expected. Weather observers report brisk winds and rapidly dropping temperatures as the cold snap approaches from the west.
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Chicago
Dee
Middle States
Cabinet approves study on possible early evacuation plan
The cabinet meets and endorses a report from the inter Allied control commission. The French government expresses a view that early evacuation may be possible under the peace treaty framework as discussed in the morning session.
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Paris
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Opeg
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Inter Allied
Vaintry Control Commission
Christmas Day Also Vacation For News Star
The News-Star will suspend publication on Christmas Day along with the rest of Monroe. Readers are advised there will be no newspaper on Christmas Day.
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NEWS
Monroe
The
News-Star
Two Crashes Lead to Fatalities and Injuries in City
A streetcar strike near Ouachita Avenue fatally injured Mr. Boston after dragging him ten feet. Correra, who fled, surrendered at the police station and was freed on recognizance. Annie Johnson was struck by a delivery car on DeSiard Street, knocked into the street, and taken to Saint Francis Sanitarium with injuries.
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Serasion
Boston
Ouachita Avenue
Missouri
Anto
Correra
Miss Johnson
Annie Johnson
Selig’s
Frank Tackson
HNO
Dasksan St
NeSfard
Mr. Kea
Winnsboro
Barnes
G8 Through Service In No Kansas City Area
Fragment shows service notes with names Byer and Ran, unclear full context. Readable parts indicate a local brief about vehicle or equipment service in no Kansas city area with personnel references.
Prisoners at Louisiana Penitentiary Receive Holiday Dinner
Warden A. D. Bryan reports inmates and their families will share a Christmas dinner at the Louisiana Penitentiary. The event features various meats and desserts as prison staff and selected prisoners prepare carols and year end observances during the holiday week.
New Gas Well Brought in Morehouse Parish
A new gas well named Delta No. 4 Uy dep brings in 5 000 000 Fr in Morehouse Parish. The record notes a second well Swariae No b in the same parish with unclear further details.
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Morehouse Parish
Mittsral oGias Pradsets
Springfield to Use Searchlights for Santa Arrival
Glaring searchlights will locate Santa Claus over Springfield on Christmas Eve guiding him to the capitol dome. Tumblers announce his arrival as girls in white greet him and escort him to the crowd below. Officials plan to make the capitol dome his annual landing site in what is said to be a historic cooperative reception.
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Springfield
Santa Claus
State Capitol
Tumpecers
Ficmals
Captor
Woman Denies Poison Candy Story In New York Case
A woman named Harriet Messier denies a charge that Mrs Ensminger sent poison candy to harm Georges Ensminger Jr. The incident involved a candy gift sent to a Mississippi area address and prompted police inquiries as details emerged.
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Clean
N.Y
Ensminger Wa Ensminger
Iya
Marion County
Mississippi
Harriet Messier
Georges E. Ensmieser, Jr
Ensminger
Hoes
Mo . Ensminger
Plans for Baton Rouge Docks Put Before Meet
Baton Rouge engineers and city officials discuss dock project and freight handling measures. Site evaluation notes river depth, potential water levels, and a proposed platform change for the waterfront plan amid budgeting and authorization questions.
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Baton Rouge
Fair Weather Forecast for Missouri USC Clash
Weather forecasters predicted ideal conditions for the international football contest between the University of Missouri and the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. The forecast called for pretty cool, clear weather and light winds, aiding both teams.
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Los Angeles
Pradic
Vous
Els Ghrisian Gay
University of Missouri
University of Southern California
Oldest-family member questioned in Georgian murder case
Jackson Mississippi December 24 Sheriff said a message from the Glean New York police chief indicated Mrs George Ensellinger would be questioned in the case. The suspect, Mrs Ensellinger reportedly denies involvement while her son and others defend her. The inquiry continues with no conclusive findings.
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Dee
Sherif
Ley
Glean
N. Y
George Ensellinger
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Ena
Nes Ame
Mista Harars
Aolamhin
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