Forced to Sign Checks Under Gunpoint in Robbery Case
Jury selection consumed the morning as the hearing opened in the district court for the de H. Annis robbery case. Starr, the principal witness, testified that Annis lured him to Blue Lakes, then produced a pistol and forced him to sign two checks totaling 300 dollars after threatening to harm his family.
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Avith
W. A. Babcock
Blarethe
Aniie
Annis
Starr
Nook
Annie
Jriist
National
Hook
Idaho bank robbery trial testimony details
Testimony recounts money in a National Bank and Idaho State Bank, two checks for 200 and 100 dollars, motives for theft, and a pursuit to Twin Falls. Annis allegedly pressed for money, Starr testified that 300 did not satisfy him, and a confrontation occurred at a bank before a mobile escape. The jury selection for the case proceeded with a panel of twelve jurors.
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Stu
Iet
National Bank
Hhl
Wwe
Idaho
Bane
Starr
Ans
Buhl
Annis
Ammistc
Peedee OU Letti
Idwio State Bank
Sterr
Pric
Steir
Gurng
Tu. Green
J. W. Beauchamp
Vance
P. Brown
W 0. McKibben
G. W. Rice
M.C. Ware
John O A. Brown
O. M. Catron
Chas. M. Barton
Frank McCormick
Owen
Lolem
Cabinet Tackles Coal Shortage as Garfield Reports Progress
The president's cabinet met to discuss the general coal situation with no definite steps outlined. Fuel Administrator Garfield arrived from Massachusetts to address major issues, and he later conferred with Justice Department officials and the executive committee of bituminous coal operators. Production reportedly rose from the previous week.
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Associated Press
Washington
Garfield
Massachusetts
Hines
Department of Justice
United States
Layton Loses His First Game in Cue Match
Philadelphia reports John M. Tayton of Columbia Mo loses his first game in the Handienah American pocket billiard tournament to Louis D Kreuter of New York by 3 points to 117 in thirty innings. Bennie Allen of Kansas City wins 125 to 119 over Joseph Concannon of New York. Jerome Keogh of Rochester defeats Edward L Ralph of Highestdown N J 126 to 96 in 38 innings. James Maturo of Denver beats Charles Seeback of Hartford 125 to 67 in 20 innings.
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Philadelphia
John M. Tayton
Columbia
Louis D. Kreuter
New _Y
Joseph Concannon
New York
Bennie Allen
Kansas City
Concannon
Jerome
Keogh
Rochester
N. Y
Edward L. Ralph
Balen
Tames Maturo
Denver
Charles Seeback
Hartford
Conn
Maturo
Seeback
Fire and sewer gas explosion disrupts New York race and district
In New York a six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden was halted after sewer gas explosions and a municipal fire alarm. Thousands evacuated as windows shattered and manholes blew open, causing injuries and widespread panic across Broadway, Seventh Street, and nearby buildings before officials resumed the race.
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New York
Madison Square Gausden
Hoors
Tentorr
UTS
Broadway
Seventh Street
Wenamp Community Service
West Twenty- Seventh
New York Telephone “Company
White Light District
Stay of Sentence Granted for Fargo Bank President
H J Magen president of the Scandinavian American Bank of Fargo had a stay of sentence granted until January 15 pending an appeal after being convicted by a Cass county district court jury of exhibiting false records to the bank examiner. A hearing on the motion for a new trial is set for January 5. Attorneys claim pretrial prejudice and spectator bitterness influenced the jury and filed affidavits from three men alleging overheard opinions.
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Associated Press
Fargo
H. J. Magen
Bank of Fargo
Cass County
Hagen
Dempsey Aims to Meet Carpentier Eventually in Big Fight
Las Angeles reports that heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, amid film work and training in Los Angeles, expects to face Georges Carpentier, European champion, someday. His manager Yearns says a bout could be staged in America, England, or France with promoter Tortorich bidding to keep the event in the United States. Dempsey plans year-round conditioning and has asked for sparring partners as he remains in top shape.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Dee
Jack Dempsey
Chingepion
Georges Carpentier
Jack Iearns
Jack
le Carpentier
Iearns
America
England
France
Tortorich
United States
Dempsey
Il Seas
Hineand
Kaiser Wilhelm Residency Debate in Dutch Parliament
In The Hague Dec 5, Dutch parliament discussed former emperor William II s permanent residence in Holland and the potential of taxing him as a resident if he bought a house at Doorn. Finance Minister Jonkheer De Vries said the government would tax him as a Holland resident if he settled there. Parliament has long studied the issue amid growing antipathy from reports of free movement.
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Hague
Perer Williane
Holland
Jonkheer, Devries
Finance
Kaiser
Doorn
Gover Ronait
English Officers' Action Sues Over Libel Claim
A high court action is brought by English officers against an unnamed defendant alleging libel. The suit seeks damages and retraction, with proceedings set to determine the scope of publication and responsibility for the contested statements.
Invitation to Viscount Ford Lieutenant and MacPherson
New York dispatch reports an invitation extended to Viscount Ford Lieutenant of Ireland and Tan MacPherson. The notice highlights social greeting and formal entries as part of a formal New York event.
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New York
Dec
Viscount
French
Ford
Ireland
Tan MacPherson
Briceish Atrocities Report Sparks Libel Suit Threats
Chief secretary faces libel action over accusations of brutality and subjection tied to a Dublin New York and London report. Frank Walsh, chairman of American yous 310, sends two officials in response to Sinn Fein denial. A. Mish to appear in Etats. William Coote leads delegation opposing the charges in Ireland.
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Esblegraims
Frank Walsh
Cleairman
A. Mish
Dublin
New York
London
Ladken
William Coote
M. P
Tsrer
United States
Sinn
Flying Parson Lands Near Maynard Field After Mineola Flight
Belvin W. Maynard nicknamed the flying parson arrived late today at Maynard field in Winston-Salem after a flight from Mineola New York with a brief Washington stop. He averaged a little over 100 miles an hour during the segment of the journey.
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Associated Press
Winston-Salem
N. C
Belvin W. Maynard
Track and Field Meet Set for Amelia and Valley Tennis Championship
The Valley Conference decided at its meeting that next year the annual track and field meet and the Missouri Valley tennis championship will be held at the Iowa State Agricultural College in Ames. Eligibility rules for the three year term were reviewed but no changes were adopted.
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Ikansab
City
Missouri Valley
Iowa Stile ‘Vericultural College
Ales
Towe
Valley region to decide varsity eligibility and schedules
The present ruling requires a student to attend a year before varsity play. Valley schools facing Nebraska next year will arrange games on their own, without sanction, amid expressed disapproval. Nebraska and Kansas plan to meet in football next fall while Oklahoma joins Valley basketball this season. The conference governing board meets tomorrow.
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Nebraska
Tehber
Kanégas
Nebra
Lincoln
Oklahoma
Bership
Coke Seized by Federal Court in Spokane
Spokane, Wash December 5. About ten thousand tons of coke alleged to belong to the Spokane Falls Gas Light Company and held for unlawful profits were seized today under libel proceedings in the United States District Court by District Judge Rudkin, the US District AttorneyGarrett reporting.
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Spokane, Wash
Spokane Falls
Thunder storm hits Colorado mountains on December day
Franc Junction Colo Dec 5 Rain and a vivid electrical display marked a rare December storm along the western slopes of Colorado. Weather officials described it as an unusual and notable December thunderstorm for the region.
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Colorado Mountains
Franc Junction
Colo
Colorado
Montana railroad commission receives Alberta coal rate telegram
Helena December fifth. The state railroad commission today received a telegram from the railroad administration stating rates would be made for the transportation of Canadian coal, which the commission has secured in Alberta.
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Helena
Mont
State Railroad. Commission
Railroad— —Administration
Commission
Alberta
Local City Hall Meeting Yields Possible Funding Plan
A rough transcription shows Mayor Eldridge and Mr Phies discussing a decision today on the best method to proceed. The report indicates a conference between the two officials aimed at resolving funding strategy.
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Jevelope
Eldridge
Phies A
Pabors Held by California Officials in Miss Maud Tabor Case
Sheriff Calkins said Lester Tabor and his mother Mrs Tabor were being held in Weed after a telegraphic request from Lawton Michigan connected them to the finding of Maud Tabor’s body in the basement of the Tabor home. The pair denied knowledge of the death and claimed they traveled from Oregon to Weed for railroad work before fleeing.
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Yreka
Tabor
Weed
Calkins
Lester’ Tabor
Lawton
Mich
Tabors
Fabor
Oregon
Trains Cancelled on Northern Pacific System
Thirty two trains on the Northern Pacific railway will be cancelled December. The list includes the North Coast Limited running between St Paul and Pacific coast points.
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N. P
Associated Press
ST. “Paul
Minn
Northern Pacific “Railway
North
Coast ‘Limited
St. Paul
Pacific Coast Points
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Anis
Havel
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J. F. Arendt
Remily
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Arendt
Mr. Arendt
Aera
Gotham
STO Hagen
Carpentier
Kaiser Wilhelm
Griffith
Amelia
The
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