Ora Indiana Boy Denies Killing Playmate in Court
An 11 year old, Cecil Burkett, stands trial in Knox for the first degree murder of Benny Slavin, 7, with testimony from several children including 11 year old Frederick Schermann and Alfred Burkett. The case hinges on whether the shot came from a rifle Cecil owned and whether the bullet trajectory supports innocence or guilt.
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Ora
Ind
Benny Slavin
Cecil Burkett
Knox
Cecil
Burkett House
Fred
Rick Schermann
Frederick
Alfred
Burkett
Benny
Elsie Slaving
Albert Slavin
Burkett Yard
G. W. Campbell
cor@mer
James A. Dilts
W. J. Reed
Dilts Mue
Bona Reed
Ceci
Mrs. Slavin
Alway
Henny
Alfred Turkett
Fredd
Schermann
Martin
Renny Slavin
Conflicting Witnesses Face Off in Knot murder trial
In Knot Indiana Cecil Burkett stands accused of shooting Benny Slavin. Frederick Schermann, the state's star witness, testifies as the two boys’ accounts clash. The jury will weigh which version of events is believable in the upcoming murder trial.
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Knot
Ind
Benny Slavin
Cecil Burkett
Benny
Frederick Schermann
Inauguration Day Parade as Harding Replaces Wilson
Henry Cabot Lodge and other officials prepare to notify President Wilson of adjournment while Warren G Harding takes the oath in the Senate. Mrs Harding sits in the gallery with Mrs Coolidge as crowds line Capitol grounds and Marine Band plays.
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Capitol
Harding
Coolidge
Marshall
Napoleon
Charlies FE. Hughes
Senate
Sproul
Pennsylvania
Herbert Hoover
Commerce
Wilson
Marine Band
Senate Chamber
Tme
House
Gus Karger
Ohio
M. Harting
Russian Boy Looted Italian Import Co Safe
A 17 year old Russian boy confessed to police that he burglarized the Italian Import Co at 104 King Street Thursday night. Detectives Majewski and Blaine arrested him Friday forenoon. all $57.50 taken from the safe was recovered and he was turned over to the juvenile department without release of his name. Entrance was believed to be through a rear door. the safe doors were not locked.
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John F. Majewski
Don M. Blaine
Ing Co
King St
Chinese Merchants Held Charged With Concealed Weapons
Harry Lew and Goon How, Chinese merchants, were arrested by Patrolmen G. W. Christy and E. Wallet at Third Ave and Yealer Way Thursday night. They were found in possession of two platers and charged with carrying concealed weapons.
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Harry Lew
Goon How
G. W. Christy
E. Wallet
Third Ave
Yealer Way
Thieves Take $50 From Baker’s Coat At Ballard Ave Bakery
Thieves steal fifty dollars from H Munson’s coat at the Ballard Avenue bakery on Thursday afternoon. A bag of silver was left behind in another pocket of the same coat.
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H. Munson
Ballard Ave
Gold stolen from Empress of Russia robbed at sea
Vancouver report says part of the Empress of Russia loot was sent to Wells Fargo in Seattle and another portion to a Seattle bank. The burglars are believed to have netted about 7500 dollars.
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Vancouver
B. C
Wells Fargo & Co
Seattle
Young Men's Republican Club Congratulates Harding
The King county group sent a message of congratulations to President-elect Warren G. Harding. The dispatch was signed by James B. Kinne and Roy C. Lyle, officers of the club.
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Harding
Young Men's Republican Club
King County
James B. Kinne
Roy C. Lyle
Secre
Harding warns against permanent military alliances
President Warren G. Harding in his inaugural address declares America seeks no direct control of Old World destinies but is prepared to join a conference and counsel group that preserves United States independence. He strongly opposes permanent military alliances and vows vigilance against threats to civilization.
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Raymond Clapper
Washington
America
Warren G. Harding
Old World
Association of Nations
United States
Coolidge inaugurated as vice president at Senate
Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts was inaugurated vice president in brief Senate ceremonies witnessed by diplomats and officials. He said the Senate should preserve liberty and be the citadel of liberty, signaling he may not join the cabinet. Marshall delivered a retiring address defending his rise above average citizens.
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Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Senate
Coolidge
United States Senate
Marshall
Pink mesh back fastening garment with rubber insets
An item described as pink mesh fabric features a back fastening design with rubber insets at the back, tape shoulder-straps and a draw string. Available in sizes from 84 to 40, priced unspecified.
Sweaters for Schoolgirls Offer Diverse Colors and Styles
An ad highlights loose fitting and good looking sweaters for schoolgirls in smart tuxedo and button styles. It promotes a wide range of color options including turquoise peacock American Beauty cardinal tan and brown to suit preferred tones.
Glass Flower Vases 35C From The Downstairs Store
Glass flower vases offered at 35 cents each described as thin blown and cut as shown in the sketch. Several shapes available, about 6% inches high, with excellent value. The notice appears from The Downstairs Store.
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Aintily
Fine Tailoring Suits for Boys in Novelty Woolens
Embodying fine tailoring and good suitings these year round suits come in brown green and gray novelty wool blends. Styles include single and double breastings fully lined with mohair knickerbockers lined throughout with reinforced seats and knees. Sizes 8 to 16 years. Priced at 12.65 dollars.
School Code Bill Defeated in Senate in Olympia
After four hours of pitched battle the school code bill No 10 was defeated in the Washington Senate by 21 to 19. The fight split the Republican machine with Bishop leading the opposition aided by progressives and conservatives. A. J. Ryan held the pivotal vote. An attempted referral to voters at the 1920 general election was defeated 18 to 23.
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Olympia
Legislative Seasion
Bishop
Jefferson
Senate
A. J. Ryan
Pierce County
W. Lon Johnson
Spokane
Wounded burglary suspect captured after pistol battle
Prosser reports a burglary suspect with three bullet wounds was captured after a pistol exchange with police. He refused to identify himself and remained under arrest today in Prosser.
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Prosser
Chinese Seattle groups send telegrams to President elect Harding
Telegrams of congratulation were wired Thursday night to President elect Harding by Seattle Chinese organizations including the Chinese Baptist church Chinese Y M C A Chinese National League Chinese National Welfare society and the Chinese Benevolent association all of Seattle.
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Harding
Chinese Baptist Church
Chinese Y. M. C. A
Chinese National League
Chinese National Welfare Society
The
Chinese Benevolent Association
Seattle
Penitentiary Term Given to Forger
Sentence of two to ten years in the state penitentiary was imposed on R. J. Weir, recently convicted of forgery, by Judge Calvin S. Hall Thursday afternoon. Weir's motion for a new trial was denied.
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R. J. Weir
Calvin
Hall
Weir
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