GE Rules or Defense at One Trial
The court admitted as defense evidence the Navy secretary Wilbur's order barring Admiral Robison from disclosing confidential information to the jury. The ruling aims to show possible Navy responsibility in the Elk Hills oil lease case involving Albert B. Fall and Edward J. Doheny, with Robison as the Navy’s representative in the negotiations.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilbur
Robison
Justice Hoenling
Albert B. Fall
Edward J. Doheny
Navy Department
Elk Hills
Doheny
Fall
Interior Department
Defense Counsel
Secy. Wilbur
Navy
Hall defendants found not guilty in Mills case release
In Somerville New Jersey on December 4 1937 all defendants in the Hall Mills murder case were freed after Supreme Court Justice Charles W Parker quashed the remaining indictments following yesterday's acquittal of Frances Stevens Hall and her brothers. The quashed charges included the Hall siblings and Henry de la Bruyere Carpender for the Mrs Eleanor Mills murder while indictments for the Rev Edward Wheeler Hall killing were also targeted. Jane Gibson the principal accuser remains critically ill in Jersey City Hospital and may never learn the case outcome.
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Associated Press
Court House Somerville
N. J. Dee
Hall-Mills
Supreme Court
Charles W. Parker
Katzenbach
Frances Stevens Hall
Willie
Henry Stevens
Eleanor R. Mills
Simpson
Moore
Somerville
N. J
Henry
Willie Stevens
Edward Wheeler Hall
Edward L. Katzenbach
Henry de la Bruyere Carpender
Carpender
Stevens Brothers
Hall
Jane Gibson
Jersey City
Parker
Alex
Charles Ringling Dies Originator of the Greatest Circus
Baraboo Wisconsin remembers the Ringling brothers as Charles Ringling dies in Sarasota Florida. The seven brothers built the world famous circus and left civic gifts including a hospital in Baraboo and a theater. Only John Ringling survives among the seven brothers.
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Charles Ringling
Associated Press
Baraboo
Wis
Sarasota
Florida
Ringling Brothers
Ringlings
Bridgeport
Ringling Hospital
Harry North
Washington high school opens season with fast scrimmage
Washington high school's first scrimmage of the season showed fast floor play and promise. Coach McKinstry aims to have a winning lineup by Tuesday night for games against Kalona and Richland on the local floor.
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Washington High School
McKinstry
Washington
Kalona
Richland
Bales
Tucker
Turner
Burlington
Floyd Tucker
Bain
Gene Turner
Fisher
Harold Tucker
Baker
Crone
Lytle
Simpson
McAvoy
Brady
Pierce
Pratt
Brown
Haney
Boileau
George Turner
Sitler
Benson
Korf
Hamilton
Weaver
Bank Robbery in Rochester Nets $10000 During Morning Break
In Rochester Minnesota three or more bandits armed with high powered rifles robbed Olmstead County Bank just after opening, grabbing $10000 and wounding two officers before fleeing by car. Jury then delivered separate verdicts after five hours eight minutes of deliberation, with emotions shown by Henry Stevens and others at the verdict.
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Rochester
Minn
Olmstead County
Simpson
Henry Stevens
Willie
Mrs. Hall
Foreigners Fear Attack in Hankow Struggle
Tensions rise in Hankow as last minute efforts to avert a foreign strike fail. Five American gunboats and one British destroyer patrol the river with extra landing parties. a French destroyer is due. Canton’s foreign affairs commissioner is briefly jailed, workers strike, and pickets control streets as the foreign area gates close.
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Associated Press
Hankow
Officers Named in Washington Lodge No. 26 Election
In the annual election of Washington lodge No. 26 A F and A M the following officers were chosen master L B Lupton senior warden T S Pease junior warden Fred Bey treasurer George McDaniel secretary Arthur Goodin other officers remain appointive J F Ream George NcDaniel and George W Brown were named as temple building committee candidates with one to be chosen to represent the lodge
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Washington Lodge
No. 26
A. F
A. M
L. B. Lupton
T. 3. Pease
Fred Bey
George McDaniel
Arthur Goodin
Lodge
J. FE. Ream
George NcDaniel
George W. Brown
Temple Building Committee
Dr. G Stein of Muscatine Dies at 65
Dr G Stein longtime financial civic figure in Muscatine dies at 65. Former physician turned banker he was president of the First National Bank and connected with other banks. Survived by son 8S G Stein Jr and a deceased other son. wife died years ago.
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Muscatine
G. Stein
First National Bank
G. Stein, Jr
Church Extension Department of Home Missions
New York
Anna Lawson
E Stanley Jones
Josephine Liers
India
Dr. Miller
Sioux City
John R. Mott
Harold Riggs Is Sentenced to Life in Murder Case
Clinton Iowa December 4 Harold Riggs pleads guilty to the murder of Edward J Stewart a local insurance salesman and is sentenced to life imprisonment. A prior hearing determined guilt but the extent was decided today in the first degree murder finding.
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Clinton, Ia
Harold Riggs
Edward J. Stewart
Average Weather Forecast for Week
Weekly forecast for the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys predicts much cloudiness and occasional precipitation, especially in the north, with temperatures likely near normal.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Forces Seek Joint Rates With Barge Lines
Inland Waterways Coalition filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission seeking joint through rates on the Upper Mississippi. The action targets Chicago Great Western Burlington Milwaukee and Illinois Central railroads to team with the Mississippi Barge Line from the Twin Cities via Dubuque to Illinois Indiana Missouri and Iowa. The filing notes railroads have not voluntarily set joint rates despite congressional policy encouraging cooperation.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Dee
Northwestern
Mississippi
Mississippi River
Inland Waterways Cordnation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago Great Western
Burlington
Milwaukee
Illinois Central
Twin Cities
Minnesota
Dubuque
Towa
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Catherine Hull Best Declamer at Washington High
Thirteen contestants showcased home declamatory talent at Washington High School with Catherine HullBest declamer overall and winner of the dramatic class. Lawrence McKune won the oratorical division while David Elder shifted from humor to Antony funeral oration for the final competition. Jeannette Karel led humorous and will join preliminaries with Lawrence.
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Washington High School
Lawrence McKune
David Elder
Antony
Catherine Hull
Anna Marie Anderson
Catherine
Jeannette Karel
Lucille Ross
Riverside Burglar Suspect Nabbed After Veguy Garage Theft
Sheriff Charles Denison pursues burglars who entered the Veguy garage in Riverside and carried off a radio outfit, a shotgun, and a new tire. Cash in the register was left untouched. Authorities believe local residents committed the Christmas burglary and hope to recover the goods and identify the suspects.
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Charles Denison
Veguy
Riverside
Court I Adjourned To Next Monday In District Court
Judge Charles A. Dewey adjourned the district court until next Monday after winding up jury trials. He will open a new term at Sigourney a week from next Monday. The Washington term will begin January 10 with Judge D. W. Hamilton of Grinnell presiding.
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Charles A. Dewey
Dewey
Sigourney
Washington
D. W. Hamilton
Grinnell
Chaplin Wife Seeks Separation With Cash Settlement
Mrs. Charles Spencer Chaplin plans to file for separation from her millionaire husband after a conference with her attorney. She will seek a cash settlement as part of the action.
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Los Angeles
Charles Spencer Chaplin
Y M C A Seeks $2000 More to Complete Next Year Budget
The Y M C A still must raise about $2,000 of an $8,500 budget for next year. Committees plan a bold canvass next week to reach remaining 100 men and several boys, plus some $100 pledge prospects. Through yesterday, $6,462 was pledged with 298 members joined. many schools and teams reported solid support.
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Ning
Davis
Methodists Hear Series of Talks at Burlington Conference
The Iowa conference educational event at the Methodist church drew attendees from Ainsworth Crawfords ville Mediapolis Mount Union Sperry Washington Wellman and Yarmouth. Speakers from across the country discussed local church parish development missionary education and world service with focus on plans, spirituality, and outreach to diverse communities.
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Methodist Church
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Mediapolis
Mount Union
Sperry
Washington
Wellman
Yarmouth
Burlington
Iowa
Curran
Christ
Pingree
Organization For World Service
World Service
Thomas Osborne
Osborne
Kendall
Burlington Makes Yard Improvements in Washington
The Burlington railway extends improvements at its Washington property including station and yard upgrades. New stockyards were built and a loading platform erected with added lighting, welcomed by road patrons in the community.
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The
Burlington Railway
Washington
YWCA canvass pledges reported for next year budget
Unofficial figures indicate about 1100 dollars pledged toward a 2000 dollar budget. The effort is incomplete and women’s workers plan to resume the campaign with renewed determination after checking results achieved to date.
Lecture Course Dates List for Local Concerts
Concert notices list dates for Nexopolitan Serenaders on January 15 at Pantheon, Keb. 1. Pantheon Singers at Keb. 1 on Keb. 2. Earnest Powell at Keb. 2. Gerhardt Duo on March 19.
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Pantheon Singers
Earnest Powell
Gerhardt
Tense Clash as Radical Students Seize Control in Foochow
In Foochow several detectives of the defeated regime were captured and killed by radical students imprisoned for prior activities. The number killed is unknown. The radical student element gains power, the situation remains tense, and the civil governor has retired amid intimidation.
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Amoy
Foochow
Station Gets Fresh Paint and New Water System
A station receives a new water system and is being repainted inside and out as part of upgrades. Local officials say the improvements will enhance service and appearance.
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Thum
Tain
Masonic Lodge
DR. 8. G. Stein
Charlie Chaplin
Charles W. Davis
Bill Holland
Carl Jungbluth
Hugh McCleery
Fred Moore
Orville Elder
Frank Sage
Dunham Morrison
Richard Stewart
Rex Nelson
Jack Lytle
Junior Boice
Turkey
Charles Davis
Dunham Morrison's
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Y. W
Lyceum
Philips Drug Store
Donald Penz
Clifford Baker
Ralph Poole
Charles Long
Avery
Public School Music Fund
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