Branch murder trial opens with McKinney testimony
In Mt Vernon common pleas court on December 1 1919 Thomas Branch is on trial for murder. Key witnesses include Thomas Miller who sold Branch a revolver and Nannie McKinney wife of the slain man detailing the shooting sequence and injuries to Branchs wife and others. Evidence includes the bloodied vest and shirt of Clarence McKinney and testimony from Oliver Keene and Dr John Claypool.
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Nannie McKinney
Thomas Branch
Common Pleas Court
Thomas Miller
Miller
Branch
W. M. Koons
Withona
Clarence McKinney
Stillwell
William Burton
Carrie Branch
Knox County
Richmond
Ind
McKinney
Koons
William McGruder
Harter
Mt. Vernon
Burton
Cleveland
Smith
Pennsylvania Railroad
Columbus
Pennsylvania Roundhouse
Tom
SoPhSwitmaes
Tome of the Witners
Gianctito Avenue
Witners
Babe
Mia
Keene
William M. Koons
Witner
John R. Claypool
John TN. Claypool
Vernon
Oliver Keene
Jand
John M. W
John M. Woolfson
Charien
Welch
Jury At Etads Church On Wednesday Night
The jury accompanying Court Halliff Purcell attended revival services at Gay street church Wednesday evening. They are housed in seven rooms at the Hotel Curtis and may read newspapers without Branch blueprints, with magazines provided for their use.
Senate Defers Article 10 Action as Talks Continue
Washington March 11 Associated Press says Senate action on Article 10 was deferred again. White leaders pushed for a further conference while Republicans signaled possible acceptance of limited changes to the reservations urged by mild reservationists.
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Associated Prous
Washington
Senate
No Hardships in Seafaring Life Now at Galveston
Galveston Texas March 11 Captain O J Christenson of the United States Shipping Board Sea Service Bureau says seafaring work no longer subjects sailors to old hardships. Modern ships offer salt water scents in steel vessels, clean quarters, recreation rooms, high wages, and good promotion prospects. Since November 1 1919 over 200 men have joined outbound crews with about 10 percent as officers. Since February 1 demand for billets rose, prompting help from the New Orleans office. Newcomers choose among four ratings ordinary seamen wipers meatmen and coat passers.
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Galveston
Tex
O. J. Christenson
United States Shipping Board
Sea Service Bureau
Nak
New Orleans
Wilson called unjust to France by French officials
Paris press and officials react to President Wilson's letter on the peace treaty. Andre Tardieu and newspapers Attack what they call gratuitous insult to France while defending France as prudent over militarization and vigilance along the Rhine. French outlets cite misread U S senate stance and urge restraint.
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Paris
Wheson
France
Hitchcock
U. S. Senate
Andre Tardieu
Wilson
Paris Midi
Germany
Rhine
American Senate
Miners Feared Dead in Eldorado Mine Fire Near Panchuce
About 136 workers are believed killed when a fire broke out at the Eldorado mine near Panchuce in the mining city near Mexico City. Rescue efforts and investigations are underway as authorities confirm the incident.
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Benner
Mexico City
Eldorado Mine
Panchuce
Elty
Here
Coal miners see 25 percent wage rise recommended
Bulletin from Washington reports a 25 percent wage increase for bituminous coal miners in the commission majority’s plan to settle the coal strike. No changes in hours or conditions are urged. Miner delegate John White backed a higher rise and will file a minority report. The commission’s coal strike settlement report was sent to President Wilson for approval before public release. Official word on the contents was not available yesterday.
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Coal Strike Settlement Commission
Wilson
Washington
John White
Lockett Dies In Electric Chair At Eddyville Ky
Pentre Kimbrough also called William Lockett died in the electric chair at Eddyville prison at 4 32 am after conviction for slaying Geneva Hardman and four other women. Two brothers of the victim and 17 Lexington residents witnessed the execution along with soldiers and guards. He made no statement.
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Associated Press
Eddyville
Petrie Kimbrough
William Lockett
Geneva Hardman
Hardman
Lexington
Senate orders investigation of United States Grain Corporation
The senate adopted Senator Reed's resolution to investigate the United States Grain Corporation after extended debate. The inquiry was ordered today in Washington as AP dispatches to The Banner report.
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Banner
Washington
United States Grain Corporation
Senate
Reed
Villa reassures Americans as relatives fear ransom
The note from Mexican bandit leader Villa says Americans kidnapped by Villa are safe and will be returned unharmed. The message, shared during the Joseph Williams release, claims he treated the captives as guests and rejects ransom payments. Williams and five others were captured and freed without payment.
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Washington
Relatves
Friends of
Americana
Villa
War Bureau Department
Joseph Williams
Williams
Opposes Bond to Pay Former Servicemen Relief
Secretary Houston told the House Ways and Means Committee that a $2.56 billion bond issue to fund adjusted compensation for veterans could spell disaster. He cited the need for economy, tax increases, and prudent appropriations as a way to avoid burdening the public amid a noncritical financial situation. He warned that selling bonds or replacing other paper on the market would face stiff rates.
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Associated Prima
Washington
Houston
House
Waya and Means Committee
Congress
Hedsey Killed for Revenge in Girard
In Girard Ohio on March 11 Emil Hedsey was killed for revenge. Relatives say he carried about $3000 which remains in a bank safe and his pocketbook was not touched.
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Girard
Ohio
Emil Hedsey
Passenger Liner Esperanza Reported Aground Near Mexico
The naval wireless station in Tampa received a radio message from the passenger liner Esperanza stating it is aground off Pregrosso Mexico. The message was reported today, March 11.
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Kame
Tampa
Fla
Naval Wireless Station
Esperanza
Abe
Pregrosso
Mexico
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