Trial of ex policeman Hall in Head murder case resumes
The district court heard testimony as the Hall murder case against ex policeman M Tall continued. Prosecutors expect a long trial with 65 witnesses summoned by the defense. Witnesses described hall and Head’s actions, with testimony relating to Head’s posture and the moment of the blow.
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Hall
M. Tall
George W. Head
Bax
Wingtt
Hazen
Clarenet Stewart
Mrs. Montgomery
Minger
Vadun
Uriscane
Witnesses Describe Altercation Between Head and Hall
Trial recounts show Hall allegedly struck Head during crowd scene. Witnesses testify Head raised arms and attempted to move away before being attacked, with Head dragged from crowd and taken toward depot by Hall. State rests after Mann corroborates blow and Head’s posture.
Tawney Will Make Trouble in Philippine Revenue Debate
Washington December 5 readers saw opposition among House members to Senate origin of Philippine revenue legislation. Tawney Minnesota argues bills must originate in the House, while Overstreet Indiana and others contend the Senate bill relates to existing law and does not invade House prerogatives. McComas leads on tackling anarchy with a death penalty for assaults on the president, arguing for stronger federal action as petitions and bills flood the chamber. Senate recess follows executive session.
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Washington
Mouse of Representatives
Senate
Lodge
Tawney
Minnesota
House
Af Representatives
Philippines
Tenciree
Bilmesota
Overstreet
Indiana
McComas
Hale
Penrose Ac
Committee On Education
Mndor
Industrial Commission
Air
Carnet
Cabovas
Autria
Humbert
McKinney
Inet
Herr Most
Nist Hartmann Amt
Sincw
Congress
Supreme Court
McComus
Megottn
Ula
McAhomas
McCorra
Hoar
Mase
al Oputrion
Min
Sesalon
Simpson Named for Internal Revenue District of Kansas
Washington nominating James M. Simpson for collector of internal revenue for the district of Kansas amid a wave of civil service appointments. Simpson, a long time Kansas Republican figure, led the state central committee in 184 and helped defeat Governor Lewelling, later rewarded with rail board post. He spent much time on his McPherson county farm and backed Burton in the Senate fight without bitter opposition. Forecasts from Chicago anticipate very cold ex-Fait tonight into Friday.
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Washington
Dec
Senate
Internal Revenue
District of Kansas
James M. Simpson
Government Service
J.M. Simpson
Kansas
Republican State Central Committee
Lewelling
Major Morrill
Morrill
Glace
Simpson
McPherson County
Burton
Kannas
Hin
Senator Burton
Confession links Moore case to April 1961 murder in Winfield
Wichita December report details Slim's long confession recounting the Wiltberger killing on April 17 1961. He describes meeting Moore and Shorty McFarland, the ambush near the Santa Fe depot, theft of a purse, and the fatal shot to Wiltberger. Also notes footprints matching Clyde Moore, witness sightings, and the forthcoming defense alibi attempt.
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Wichita
Clyde Moore
Sim
Wichita Jar
Tonde
Slim Sala
C. E. Wiltberger
Winfield
Shorty
Shorty McFarland
Santa Fe
Moore
Shepard
Southern Kansas Railroad
Frisco
Frisco Crossing
Arkansas City
Burt
Ponca City
Land Moore
AGC
Perry
Kansas
Walnut River
Ate Ella Miller
Betts
Himerlc
Charlen Bet
Sentenced for horse stealing in Smith Center case
Roy Howe pled guilty in Smith Center to horse stealing and received a term at Hutchinson Reformatory. He admitted taking a horse and buggy from Smith Center streets one evening in early fall, then later returned the equipment when caught.
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Smith Center
Dec
Roy Howe
Hutchinsom
Ike
Twenty first Annual AF of Labor Convention Opens
Samuel Gompers presides as the Twenty first Annual Convention of the American Federation is called to order in Scranton Pennsylvania. Delegates gather to discuss labor policy and union priorities amid the ongoing workers' rights movement.
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Samuel Gompers
Scranton, Pa
Greatest ever held at AFL convention in Scranton
Delegates from across the United States and Europe, about 275 attendees representing 1.5 million workers, gather for the twenty first annual American Federation of Labor convention in St Thomas college hall Scranton. Protests over seating of several delegates prompt a credential review as disputes over trades and charter jurisdiction loom for the deliberations.
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Europe
St. Thomas College Hall
Band of Music
United Hatters
America
Gabriel Joseph
Chicago Central Labor Union
International Association of Machinists
Society of Engineers
Machinists
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Amalgamated Wood Workers Union
International Tie Layers
Mosate Workers’ Union
Emetrical
John Devine
Committee of Arrangements
Scranton
Lackawanna
Wyomier Valleys
Gampers
Fire destroys Michiegus Alkali plant in Wyandotte
A fire razed the Michiegus Alkali soda ash plant main building at Wyandotte, 12 miles from Detroit, causing an estimated 500000 loss. About 100 workers were inside. all escaped unharmed. The plant operated day and night but the blast left many temporarily jobless. Cause is undetermined.
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Detroit
Dec. S
Michiegus Alkali’s
Wyandotte
J. RB
Curtis Bill Aims 100000 Acre Buffalo Reserve In New Mexico
Washington Rep Curtis of Kansas introduces a congressional bill to create a buffalo reserve of 100000 acres in Lincoln counties New Mexico. The land would be leased for 20 years and overseen by the interior secretary who would appoint a manager to breed and care for a buffalo herd.
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Washington, del
Curtis
Kasas
Lincoln Counties
New Mexico
Secretary of the Interior
Roosevelt Asked to Accept Honorary Presidency of Olympian Games
New York December 6 Baron Pierre de Coubertin head of the International Olympian committee wrote to President Housevelt requesting him to accept the honorary presidency of the Olympian games to be held in Chicago. The letter was sent via Morier for transmission.
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New York
International Olympian Committee
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
Paris
Housevelt Askily
Hakorney
Chicago
Aos
Asa Ihe
Etter
Amy Morier
King Farmer Shakes Chicago Board as Wheat Prices Soar
Chicago December 5 King Farmer seized the trading floor sending prices higher across wheat corn and oats. May wheat peaked at 50% cents while December and May corn set new highs near 65 and 85 cents. Oats rumors of a corner circulated as farmers and stockmen flooded the live stock exhibit boosting overall activity.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Hutchinson
Trmteneratinced
Eee
Zeeguina
Metcalf's White House Dinner Sparks Kansas Political Rumors
Kansas politicians debate Col Metcalf's visit to President Roosevelt and the potential impact on federal appointments. Conversations center on whether Metcalf seeks the U.S. marshalship at Topeka or the pension agency, with Burton guiding Metcalf to dine with the president and Roosevelt's independence shaping the outcome.
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Wilder
Bfetcalf
Roosevelt
Kansas
Colonel Metcalf
United States
Farnas
Liz Crum
Burton
Mrtcalis
Topeke
Col Metvall
Nturton
Cyrus 1Land
Crum
Col. Metcalf
Sny
Red
Lawrence
Lorether
Leland
McKintey
Hoosevelt Kno
Metcalf
Philippines
Kanens
Drum
Pemslan
Nation quits Smashtra Mail after December issue
Mrs Nation announces abandonment of the Smashtra Mail publication. The December issue will be the last. She cites unpaid costs and lack of time after 53 years in the venture. The extrasue will end as part of the final issue.
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Nation
Severe Pacific Northwest Storm Rips Coast Injuring and Blocking
A fierce 100 mile per hour windstorm battered the Oregon Washington coast from the Columbia mouth to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It caused extensive property damage, injured several people including one fatality, blocked roads, and tied up shipping as telegraph and telephone lines failed across counties and cities.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Washington
Ficial Yroath
Columbia River
Straits of Juan ‘de Puen
British Columbia
Whatcom
Wash
Dec
Pea John Marr
Houth Weilington
Beef Prices and Livestock Exposition News from Chicago
Delegates from several nations and many consuls attend the international Live Stock exposition led by General Manager Skinner did the fat cattle demand. Armour & Co. buys the first prime at 23 cents per pound and higher prices prevail for exports. Domestic cattle sales and horse division results feature in the event with notable auction prices for bulls and horses, including Beau Donald and Royal March.
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Chicago
Dec
Ambasesdore
W. B. Skinner
Count Quadt
Cerman
Washington
Count Komuta
Senor
Alberto Serantes
Armour & Co
Cents & Pound
Telgians
Trent
Ble Maxwell
Halon W. Vee
Beau’ Donald
H.W. Cuelty
Kmimepoe
Horace Fairfax
KB. Avowar
C. Ward
Pendietao
Orr
Royal March
St Eingte
Iowa
Campbell Musnei
Bennett
Mintola
Walter Waddell
Lexington
Potterman Hereford Company
Dougine
Wyo
M. A
Williamsport
Ind
Prine
J. F. Dunlap
Jacksonville
Tiwan
Armut & Co
Snowfall Notice and Temperature Report
Three inches of snow coated the area with fair weather expected tonight and Friday after snowfall began around 6 PM and continued to midnight. Total snowfall measured three inches, with traces diminishing by noon today. Precipitation 0.22 inches and wind velocity about 10 miles per hour. temperatures at 7 and 8 AM recorded around 20 degrees.
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Jennings
Toulowing
Teanerer
Celock
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