Threats of Death at Arbuckle Trial Spark Precautions
Reports say a death threat tied to Roscoe Arbuckle’s trial prompted police precautions as Miss Irene M. Morgan battles for life after ingesting suspected poison. Arbuckle faces intense questioning from prosecutors and defense alike as spectators anticipate closing arguments and a verdict.
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Arbuckle
Roscoe Arbuckle
Avfanse
Irene M. Morgan
Los Angeles
Efetts
Fatty
Miss Morgan
Leo
Friedman
Virginia Rappe
McNab
Kendall Calls on Railroads to Give Relief to Farmers
A Chicago conference between the Turn Belt advisory committee of the War Finance Corporation and midwestern governors discussed financial aid for corn growers. Gov. McCray of Indiana argued that farmers deserve cost of production plus a fair profit and urged loans secured by crops to allow longer marketing. Delegates noted low corn prices and tenant farming, with plans for bank-facilitated loans or cooperative associations to aid farmers and prevent forced sales.
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United States
Chicago
Turn Belt Advisory Committee
War Finance Corporation
McCray
Indi
Tor
McCrae
Indiana
Co-Operative Association
Mide Chra
Police shakeup trims two patrolmen from force
Chief H. H. Young dismissed two patrolmen after a meeting with all patrolmen. A. Blonde Lien and Robert A. Fantote resigned while others faced suspension as the board reviews their rights. C. L. Pickens was appointed to fill Elliott’s vacancy. Lien’s position remains temporarily open. Both ex-officers say the grand jury probe does not affect their resignations.
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H. H. Young
Lien
Robert A_ ‘antote
Police Commission
Young
Grand Jury
C. L. Pickens
High Street
Elliott
Mason City
Ralph B. Slippy
Robert Fluerr
Ilinois Central
W Ho
Bold Attack On Londonderry Jail Beaten by Guards
An attack on the Londonderry jail aimed at freeing prisoners was repelled by police guards. Several attackers were killed and authorities pursued Sinn Fein rioters who tore through the city, injuring bystanders as crowds assaulted officers and property.
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Axted Press
Dew
Londonerry
Arton
Sinn Fein
Unconscious Witness Irene Morgan in Arbuckle Trial
Telegraph briefs report Irene Morgan found unconscious in her hotel room due to drugging per a hotel physician. Other items cite Japan China talks on Shantung, a North Dakota senator proposing a national finance conference, arms conference reports including poison gas, and other war and political notes.
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Cal
Irene Morgan
Roscoe Arbuckle
Washington, D. C
Shantung
Washington
D. C
Milwaukee
Wis
Bert P. Herzog
Chicago
Harvey Church
Bernard Daugherty
Carl Ausmus
Anti Saloon League
United States Railroad “Labor Board
Samuel M. Felton
Chicago Great Western Railroad
London
Walter Rathenau
Japan Willing 10 Trade Ratio Plan For War Notice
Washington December 2 Japanese delegation hints a ten to twelve month notice period before war could be waged, suggesting a 60 percent naval ratio, while Britain seeks harmony with US aims. UK influence seen as key to easing tensions as Tokyo weighs the plan.
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Japan
United Frese
Washington, D. C
Hughes
Great Britain
Associated Press
United States
Tokio
Diplomatic Land Advisory Council
Kansas Teachers to Study Rural School Plan in Black Hawk
Miss Lucile Ewing equity superintendent from Olathe and a delegation of 14 from Kansas will study rural school methods at Black Hawk county Cedar Falls December 2 in a letter to college officials. They will stay two days to review the program and its application. A relief drive in Cedar Falls aims to raise 2500 for winter needs begun this morning with district canvassing and house to house visits. Land transfers and real estate changes listed include Lewis Brasdell to Oaklawn addition Waterloo and Samuel Doran to Cedar Falls property. Philadelphia firm Emergency Fleet plans rapid sale of all owned assets as soon as possible. Phillies Powell president.
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Cedar Falls
Teachers College
Black Hawk County
Lucile Ewing
Kansas
Real Estate Transpers, Abstract Co
Lewis Brasdell
Oaklawn
Waterloo
Hickelberr
Watson Ackles
Litcheld
Ney Samuel Doran
HS. Christofferson
Orig
Chicago Bandit Maid Arrested in Los Angeles
Mrs. Belle Heil, 39, a widow of a Chicago banker, confessed to stealing jewelry clothing and a revolver from the Wood residence in Los Angeles where she worked as a maid. She claimed funds ran dry after spending her last $300 monthly allowance and was jailed on suspicion of burglary.
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Mrs. Heil
Chicago
Los Angeles
Cal
Associated Press
Belle Hell
Heil
Resi
Samuel Wood
Joseph Heil
Etta Heil
North Side
Heil Woman Case At Northwestern Station
A case at the Northwestern railroad station involves a woman claimed to have stolen furnishings she told her husband she bought. Heil offered to return or pay for the items, charges dropped, and he sought hospital treatment for her, but she fled and attempted to end her life at the station.
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Heil
Northwestern
Absentee Ballots in Demand as Election Nears
The city clerk reports brisk demand for absent voters ballots ahead of the Tuesday election. About 160 requests were filed by noon as residents plan to be away December 6, with 10 more waiting when the office opened at 1 PM.
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Waterloo
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