Army Officer Hanged for Girl's Murder in Peace Time
Manila sentence reports Second Lieutenant John B. Thompson of the U S Army was hanged at Fort McKinley for the murder of his seventeen year old fiancée Miss Audrey Burleigh. The twenty five year old officer, a West Point graduate of 1904, killed her April 5 1925 and said he could not live without or marry her. He was tried by court martial on a first degree murder charge and executed after doctors testified he showed no mental illness.
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Manila
John &.Thompson
United States Army
Fort McKinley
Thompson
Audrey Burleigh
Hamilton P. Calmes
Medical Corps
Burleigh
Alaska's 1925 Trade Figures Highlight Big Surplus
Trade data compiled by John McBride shows Alaska exported 902 228 worth of products in 1925 as the United States paid 7 200 000 for the territory. The year ended with a favorable trade balance of 20 024 224 and total commerce of 906 428 246 with 88 190 511 imported. Gold silver copper output rose while the fish industry dipped due to a small Bristol Bay salmon run and government restrictions.
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Juneau
Alaska
John ©. McBride
United States
Bristol Bay
Pastors Expelled in Mexico City Church Purge
The department of interior reports that 22 foreign clergymen have been expelled from Mexico under the constitutional ban on non native clergy officiating in church services. A majority expelled were Catholics.
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Mexico City
Department of Interior
Mexico
Railroad Authority Dead
Wheaton Ill June death of William H Finley longtime president of the Chicago and Northwestern railway renowned civil engineer and leading railroad authority died suddenly of pneumonia at his home in Wheaton Illinois
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Wheaton
William H. Finley
The
Chicago& Northwestern Railway
Wheaton, Ill
Voters in East Bloomfield elect five village officers
Three voters turned out in East Bloomfield New York to elect five village officers. The report notes election day turnout and the contest for village posts.
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East Bloomfield
N.Y
Guessing About Women in a Lifted World of Wives and Tricks
A male narrator contends with misread signals from women as he spins a tale of a rich suitor J. A. Smith, his girlfriend Trixie Fountello, and a ride in a limousine. The piece questions whether men can ever truly understand women as events unfold around a hootful “Goo Goo Eyes” show and a planned marriage that may end in alimony.
Gooding bill defeated in the Senate
The Gooding bill to bar the interstate commerce commission from allowing lower long haul rates than short hauls on the same route failed 46 to 33 in the Senate. Supporters argued for certainty to aid western development. opponents said the commission should set rates under varying conditions. Several senators switched votes since the earlier bill passed 54 to 23.
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Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Interests To Commerce Commission
Chicago
Pacific Caunty
Middle West
Commission
Inter-Mountain
Pacific Coast
Jin
Reed
Pennsylvania
Wadsworth
New York
Shipstead
Minnesota
Delaware
New Jersey
Kentucky
Michigan
Washington
Tennessee
West Virginia
Colorado
Oregon
North Carolina
KFKX
Howell
Nebraska
House
Department of Agriculture
Army Engineers
Missouri
Kenya City
Omaha
Fioux City
Yankton
Oshkosh drill team leads Odd Fellows meeting in Dalton
The Oshkosh drill team performed the initiatory degree for four candidates Frank White John Overman Walford Larson and Amos Jobe. About fifteen Bridgeport Odd Fellows visited. Miss Ethel Murray of Torrington visited. Dr Zarbaugh and parents moved into the house vacated by Mrs Reed. BEG Anderson of Hildreth visits the Anderson home. Gustin died at home after long illness. Will Collier named deputy sheriff replacing Neal Thonypeon.
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T Heir
OshKosh
Frank White
John Overman
Walford Larson
Amos Jobe
Bridgeport
Ethel Murray
Torrington
Ernest Blome
Zarbaugh
Reed
H. ©. Anderson
Easter Bake Sale at Leonard Grocery
The M. E. Kensington plans an Easter bake sale at Leonard Grocery on Saturday April 3. Pies will be available in the morning at 10 o'clock. Also offered are potted plants and cut flowers for Easter.
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M. E. Kensington
Leonard Grocery
For Sale 1925 Ford Coupe In Al Condition Looks Like New
M. W. Osborn Motor Co offers a 1925 Ford coupe in excellent condition priced to move. The listing highlights the car’s like new appearance and competitive asking price.
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Ford
M. W. Osborn Moter Co
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J. Anderson Smith
Trizle
J. A
Artgons
Trixie Fountello
Trixie
Smith
Denver
Cutie
Johnnie
Abbi
Heller
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Nebr
Cheyenne County Trading Co
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