Shepard defense centers on poisoning claim in wife’s death
Major Charles A. Shepard, a Fort Riley army physician, asserts his innocence amid murder charges stemming from his wife Nora Shepard’s 1909 death. He questions toxic poisoning claims and reveals alleged improprieties by a stenographer Miss Grace Brandon while detailing their meetings and a photograph. a federal indictment followed months later as prosecutors prepare for trial.
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Kansas City
Ken
Charles A. Shepard
San Antonio
Moore
Wowan
Inder
Miss Brandon
Bris
Government
Brandon
Shepard
Geuinet
Delcosa Conzoe
Shenaed
Sierre Sedre
Cail
Eax
Tan R. Towler
Clara Childs
Lewixton
Lost Plane Search Near Gravina Island Sparks Coast Guard Alert
Tas fliers to seek a missing craft near Gravina Island about 16 miles northwest of Ketchikan. United States officers and the coast guard were ordered to fly to the area to investigate Teporus That a plane crash occurred there nearly a month ago. Pilot and crew names not fully clear due to damaged text.
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Ketchikan
Ajuske
Dee
United States Nove Fiers
Coast Guard Euter Cynan
Gravina Island
Teporus
Almot
Ebm. Menaban
Ima Canphison
Threabdites Rob Bank In Birmingham Hold Up
A band of masked thieves robbed the Exchange Bank in Birmingham Alabama today after binding employees with rope. The stolen cash is estimated at around 3000 dollars. In a separate note from Santiago Chile export taxes on nitrates for the first two months of 1920 totaled 18260 dollars.
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Birmingham
Ala
Exchange Bank
Santiago
Chile
Senate nominates a list of officials and ambassadors
The Senate received President Hoover's nominations including William N. Cook of Virginia for secretary of labor J Reuben Clark of Utah as ambassador to Mexico Welliy of New York for U S representative in Norway Nicholas Roosevelt of New York for minister to Hungary J Cutler Weight of Wyoming as minister to Uruguay Lomen named district judge for the District of Alaska Hon. H Creaxell selected United States attorney for the Southern District of Ohio Other nominees include minister resid ent and counsel general to Liberia Charles Michell of West Virginia to the Federal Reserve Board Eugene Meyer of New York Lionel E Winslow reappointed to the Board of Mediation Floyd R Harrison reappointed to the Federal Farm Loan Board David Huenet of Ohio nominated commissioner of Internal Revenue Hers J Anslinger of Pennsylvania selected as commissioner of narcotics James Whiter Clift named chief librarian of the United States Patent Office Lawrence A Gillen of Utah Lieut Col George He Spahling to Mississippi River Commission Douglas MacArthur named general while chief of staff Trenzz Fleirbee of Pennsylvania Tanmas Page of Virginia John Ie Copley of North Dakota Alfred P Benois of Maryland Edgar B Broxford Tran Lincoln Dixon of Indiana nominated to United States Tariff Commission Randolph Breant nominated to United States district judge of Texas
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William N. Cook
Virginia
Tolaf
Hooter
Senate
J. Reuben Clark
Utah
Mexico
Potlan Weilly
New York
Norway
Nicholas Roosevelt
Mungars
J. Cutler Weight
Wyoming
Uruguay
J. Lomen
Alaska
H. Creaxell Waee
United States
Ohio
Liberia
Chas
Michell
West Virginia
Federal Reserve Board
Eugene Meyer
Lionel E. Winslow
Board of Mediation
Floyd R. Harrison
Federal Farm Loan Bord
David Huenet
Internal Revenue
Heres J. Anslinger
Peninslvania
James Whiter Clift
Michigan
United States Patent Office
Lawrence A. Filenn
Ulinetz
George He Spahling
Mississippi River Commission
Douglas MacArthur
Trenzz & Fleirbee
Pennsylvania
Tanmas Page
John Ie Copley
North Dakota
Alfred TP. Benois
Marslani
Edgar B. Broxford
Tranl
Lincoln Dixon
Troiana
Rtandlolph Breant
Travet
Jage
Texas
Border Fight Kills Three Patrolmen and Wounds Two
El Paso December 3. A gun battle erupted at the border between U S border patrol and Mexican forces. Three patrolmen were killed after pursuing a group of gunmen across No Man’s Land into Mexico, where the attackers fled into brush. Two patrolmen were wounded but survived. Mexican casualties were reported as a result of the exchange.
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EL Paso
H—tun
Gleaz Ae International Banntnrs
Tha Cordova
No Man's Land
Bli Aca
Mexico
Hourilars
Two Students Expelled By Teng Ul
Two University of Texas students face expulsion after involvement in an alcohol related death at a fraternity house in Austin. Dean W. T. Moore confirmed disciplinary actions and withheld names. Lambda Chi Alpha members face suspension as the faculty council reviews campus governance and fraternity conduct.
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Woodruff
M. Burny
Nosene
Lambda ChaAlphe
Dean Moore
Lambda Chi Alpha
Veteran Resident of City Succumbs
Funeral arrangements are announced for Mrs Laura Beaty Robinson who died at 3 King William Street Tuesday. A native of Alabama she lived in San Antonio 26 years. Survived by daughter Mrs Vinton Janice of San Antonio and son O Iv Robertson of Little Rock Ark. She belonged to Travis Park Methodist Church and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union.
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Laura Beaty
King William
Tov CLOSES JAIL in Wo Chu Cl, N
Os Tov reports the close of its portable jail in Wo Chu Cl after a year with only tramps seeking shelter. The town boasted 12 consecutive crime-free months, ending a period marked by minimal use of the facility.
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Os Tov
Woochucl
Torn
Gielter
Soviet trial doors are clogged in Moscow
Moscow December 3 The pending trial of Soviet engineers charged with plotting to overthrow the Moscow government saw the tribunal close its doors to the public as private questioning proceeded. Prominent names tied to French interests were mentioned. The court’s closing session is expected Friday with speeches from defense counsel and a likely verdict before the weekend amid calls for severe punishment. Two witnesses from textile and irrigation departments testified in adjourned sessions.
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Moscow
House of Columins
Turnouk
Textile Pauline
Teter ‘S Rider
Irrigation Department
Inquest Planned in Bowles Death
Portland authorities prepared for a coroner inquest into the death of Irma Louekw Paris a 25 year old woman found stabbed in an apartment. Nelson Bowles 38 husband and Mrs Paris are charged with murder after investigators say she stabbed herself.
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Portland
Ore
Twone Bowles
Purlland
Irma Louekw Paris
Nelson O
Bowles
Paris
New Disarmament Parley Planned for 1932
Geneva reports a pre-normative disarmament conference likely set for early 1932. The Permanent Disarmament Commission voted 14 to 4 to invite the League of Nations council to determine the conference's exact fate, with many members absent.
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Geneva
Soeaplet Tay
Jeaterday
Council of the
League of Nations
Faint List of Collisions and Places Mentioned Across Regions
A garbled list mentions collisions and various locales including Treas Dome New Marie Celtina Vnfimitet and Groned sind with names like Tieke and evhterete faaulhrocieris winds. It recalls several city names such as Easton Tevan Turon Mich Tarksonville Omaha Neb Dhoentz Ariz Pittahireh and Wasnineth, with scattered numbers and dates.
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APU Fatern
Sn Treas
Bla Dome
Tapiinne
New Marie
Celtina Hesenae Vnfimitet
Tieke
Faaulhrocieris Winds
Etalon AP Uevesie
Salta
Rink
Cnnditiane
Gorm
Evan
Minnie
Fra Lear
Romony Manlear
Brownarilles
Elena
Mant
Easton
Tevan Turon
Tarksonville
We Man
Cllr
New York
S. Oklahomeite Hiv
Omaha
Neb Dhoentz
Ariz
Pittahireh
Finnar Bert Arihin
Tease
Cime
Essa
Birth Record Change Alters Name and Sex for Youth
In Concordia Kauai a youth born as Melvina had birth records altered to Melvin Hamer to enable military service. The certificate originally listed a girl, prompting officials to change records to reflect the male identity before enlistment.
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Concordia
Kau
Nee
OFI
Melvin Hamer
United States
Macy
Stelvin
Melvina
Melvin
Ltp Navy
Belasco Fails to Rally From Illness in Pneumonia
Anxiety remained over the condition of David Belasco as pneumonia left the producer weak and unable to gain strength. Doctors reported no change in his health.
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Belasco
Iness
York
David Belasco
Pmeumonia
Chicago Car Men See Buying Hike
Chicago transit officials led by G A Richardson report higher fare payments on surface cars, calling the trend a distinct indication that buying in on the up and up.
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Chicago
G. A. Richardson
Texan Talks To Ogics On Leukemia Discovery
Dr Hoy G Giles of Terople Texas discussed leukemia, noting white blood cells can rise dramatically in the disease. He hopes future X ray methods may bring comfort, while surgeons use a new electra knife that cuts, sterilizes, and seals incisions.
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Lob Angeles
Der
North America
Hoy G. Giles
Terople
Texas
Jeukeoia
Eulferera
Gites
Ide
George A. Weeth
New York
Negro Voters Meet In North Buckberry Campaign
A gathering for Black voters will discuss poll taxes and civic participation. The meeting is set for Thursday night at the North Buckberry library near Center Street, aiming to inform and mobilize voters in the local Negro community.
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Inaye Meethiga
Neats Ralers
North Uackbrrry
Thareday’ Nig
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