Jury acquits Peggy in Sheik slaying case
Kansas City jury clears Peggy Beal of murder in the death of Anderson Bhetk. The trial, one of the shortest on record, hinges on a novel defense the "sheik love" plea. temporary insanity was offered as a side note. The verdict is hailed as a new chapter in criminal procedure.
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J. F. Beaman
Kansas City
Sheik Love
Ralph & We Court
Peggy
Anderson
of Hearts
Nes
Thuvia
Pessy
George Birmingham
Beal
Trial of Henry Wilkens Opens Amid Prosecution Pressure
In San Francisco on Oct 24 the trial of Henry Wilkens for the murder of his wife began. Assistant District Attorney Leo Soncening pressed the key issue whether Wilkens deposited funds in a bank the day he left with Mrs Wilkens for a camping trip in the Santa Cruz mountains. Wilkens showed calm demeanor but struggled to recall details as the prosecutor probed the circumstances of the trip.
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Gan Francisco
Henry Wilkens
Leoee
Burch Trial Opens at Scene of Beverly Glen Killing
Eight and four men impaneled will hear the third trial of Dr. Burch for the murder of John Belton Kennedy. Evidence opens today at the Beverly Glen scene where court convenes. Sixty-one veniremen examined. jury selected and sworn. two alternates chosen, both women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelws
Dr. Burch
John Belton Kennedy
Beverly Glen
Movie Killer Sets Up Unwritten Law
Hackensack New Jersey October 4 motion picture director Cline pleaded unwritten law as defense in murder case. Attorneys for Cline argued to Miss Susan A. Squire that Bergen's killing was justifiable homicide.
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Hackensack
N. J
Cline
Feens
Hand
Gene
Susan A. Squire
Bergen
Phillips Trial Delayed by Jury Controversy
In Los Angeles on October 24 the Clara Phillips trial stalled as jurors faced delays over seating. Eleven jurors who had been passed for cause remained in the box as proceedings faltered. Chicago reports meanwhile note August Bournique’s 80th birthday celebration with a claim that dancing keeps him youthful.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Clara Phillips
Chicago
Bournique
Woman shoots man to death in self defense
Matilda Berg, 29, shot Herman Alexander, 26, at Third Ave and Yesterday at 12 25 a m Tuesday. Berg, an Indian, is held in city jail on an open charge. Alexander died at City Hospital. Berg told officers Alexander abused her, kicked her in the face and stole her money. She returned to Seattle and worked as a waitress at 503 King St in a Japanese cafe. Alexander followed, attacked her with an ice pick, and Berg said she killed him in self defense.
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Matilda Berg
Herman Alexander
Third Ave
Miss Berg
Alexander
R. W. Olmsted
W. EB. Justus
Seattle
King St
Worker Buried by Load of Asphalt in Vancouver
VANCOUVER Washington Oct 24 John Tuke 55 an employee of United Contracting Co was crushed and instantly killed Monday when a truck he rode on skidded and rolled over dumping more than a ton of hot asphalt upon him Andrew Jenson who worked with him vanished after the crash believed to have wandered into the woods in the Battleground Heisson road area in a panic over the accident indicating possible crazed state due to the tragedy
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Vancouver
Wash
John Tuke
United Contracting Co
Andrew Jenson
Heisson Road
Sleighbell Dance Set by 10‑Piece Orchestra
A sleighbell dance will feature a 10 piece orchestra at the De Honey Academy Pike et on October 27. An announcement lists the event and venue details.
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de Honey Academy
Pike
Repaying First Avenue Causes Business Loss
Friedman and Wolfson, Seattle's long established clothing firm, say repaving delays on First Avenue cost thousands in lost sales over six months. A street blockade shut store entrances, delaying autumn to year end stock clearance via a large sale starting Thursday at 9, with store closing Tuesday and Wednesday for markdowns.
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Friedman and Wolfson
Seattle
First Avenue
Star
Redelsheimer
Flist Avenue
Columbia
Price War Lowers Ford Car Price to 298
Washington reports a price war as Ford cuts the five passenger touring model to 298 fob Detroit. Edsel Ford cites 1922 production gains and raw material control while Durant’s Star car eyes Ford’s market with added battery offer. Durant aims to boost Star production to challenge Ford after April.
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Ford
Detroit
Edsel B. Ford
Ford Company
Washington
New York
Star
Durant
The Strange Odyssey of Seafaring Author Hurst
In a tale of endurance and wanderlust, Hurst leaves a convict ship in India after a harsh life at sea. He endures shipwrecks, get-shanghaied, and poverty before discovering writing. his 1921 novel brought Harper& Brothers fame and a late-life quiet home with his wife.
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Ife
India
Coomer Aland
Hurst
Harper's
Gilcratx
Flurst
Herbert Spencer
Fteels
Die-Hards in England Press for Stronger Governing Role
London reports that unionist die-hards demand fuller control of the government slow to form under Premier Bonar Law. Observers say Law considers appointing Marquis Salisbury as war minister to placate the die-hards while preparations for the November 15 general election proceed. Lloyd George opens outs headquarters near 10 Downing Street as campaign talks heat up. The Labour Party rebuts claims of Bolshevik leanings in a new manifesto.
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London
Bonar Law
Law
Marquis Salisbury
Premier Law
Lloyd George
Downing St
Labor Party
Clamp Lid On Ocean Booze As Ruling Looms
Washington reports the Daugherty ruling poised to go into effect as prohibition authorities prepare enforcement regulations. The Prohibition Bureau will forward draft rules to Secretary Mellon for approval, aiming to curb liquor transport on the seas within the three mile limit. Medical liquor and pre October 21 vessels receive limited exemptions pending further provisions.
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Washington
Daugherty
Supreme Court
Prohibition
Prohibition Bureau
Mellon
High Court
Department of the Ties
Voasela
United States
Justice Day Resigns to Become War Claims Arbiter
Justice Day of the Supreme Court handed in his resignation to President Harding. The resignation takes effect November 14. He leaves the court to devote himself to arbitrating American and German war claims.
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Washington
Justice Day
Supreme Court
Harding
University to vote on game yell style
The University of Washington plans a student vote on the style of yelling to feature at games. The proposed “lady like” yelling, begun this year, lacks unanimous approval and is dismissed by some as a “cake eating” idea.
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University of Washington
Elks and Miks to Celebrate Orpheum Anniversary
The Elks assist the Moore Orpheum in Seattle for the Third Century Orpheum circuit celebration. The Mo rpheum theater extends events through the week with nightly special features. Mayor Brown recalled witnessing Kansas opening over 30 years ago.
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Seattle
Miks
Moore Orpheum
Orpheum
Brown
Kansas
Bee School Learns Bees Sting Like Mosquito Bites
B A Slocum estate bee inspector told King county bee school attendees that the first hundred stings are the worst. He warned against shaking bees as it makes them angry and said after time a sting is no more painful than a mosquito bite.
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B. A. Slocum
King County Bee School
Slocum
Morquito
Phone Rate Hearing Set Between Nov 26 and 28
The hearing on the proposed Pacific Telephone rate tariff would raise charges by about 431 percent for patrons in Seattle and other Washington cities. The dates fall between November 26 and 28, per the state Department of Public Utilities advices to the corporation counsel.
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Seattle
Washington
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Corporation Counsel's
State Department of Public Utilities
Tunsday
Pioneer's Funeral Set for Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Sweany 77 pioneer resident of Washington who died Monday at Swedish hospital will be held at 1 p m Wednesday at the First Christian church She is survived by her husband Thomas J Sweany two sons Royal Sweany of Seattle and Elmer Sweany of Des Moines Ia Two brothers in the East also survive her.
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Thomas Sweany
Washington
Swedish Hospital
First Christian Church
Alleged Forger John Castrilli Extradition Sought
Extradition papers were prepared for John Castrilli who faces first degree forgery charges in Seattle. Castrilli, now in San Francisco, allegedly cashed a $57 check by forging his father Louis Castrilli’s name, a Hamilton Washington cheese proprietor, according to filed charges.
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John Castrilli
Seattle
Castrilla
San Francisco
Castrilli
Louis Castrilli
Hamilton
Wash
Rail Strike Persists Amid Wage Dispute Across Railroads
About 200000 of 400000 shopmen who struck July 1 over wages remain on strike. Peace exists with only 100 roads. machinists leader says two months may force holdout roads back in line, signaling ongoing conflict in the railroad industry.
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James T. Kolbert
Washington
Railway Labor Board
International Association of Machinists
Harry Bronson
Exhibit of industrial arts at public library lobby
For one week beginning October 29 an exhibit of industrial arts will be held in the lobby of the public library.
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Puble Lbrary
Fremont Factory Fire Destroys $300,000 Plant
Fremont Manufacturing Company suffered a devastating blaze that destroyed its plant in Fremont Nebraska. The fire’s origin remains under investigation as authorities assess the damage and implications for the local economy.
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Fremont, Neb
Fremont Manufacturing Company
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Ane
Winces
Burch
Phillips
Pe Beal
Frank Anderson
Henry Ford
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Providence
Oliver Tom Goldsmith
England
Goldsmith
Alaska
Yukon
Gearth
Is Pen
BY Lloyd Allen
Seneca
Justice Day Hands
Pioneer
Dr. Well
W. B. Caldwell
Shelbyville, Mo
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