Hight May Argue Innocence In Poison Case
Mount Vernon international correspondent reports defense counsel defends minister Hight as trial progresses with final witnesses set. Townspeople recall Elsie Sweetin Brow and preacher’s conduct while jurors weigh evidence and possible accomplice links in husband’s murder.
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Es Fonsa Lee
Mount Vernon
Lawrence M.inht
Purewehie
Tridt
Elsie Sweet
Nelson
Wight
Ina
Elsie Sweetin
Tabernacle
Courlroom
Inn
Elsie
Leste
Py Hevins
Agitators Create Tension Across Nations
The piece critiques agitators in America and Japan whose messaging fuels mutual unrest. It argues Coolidge should take responsibility to calm public opinion and avoid fueling arms competition, noting how cross-border agitation complicates international restraint.
Government seeks new payment to fall in budget plan
Reported push by officials to show a new government payment as part of a feasibility study. Names like Sieg Pomerens appear in government circles and Washington discussions about fiscal measures and policy shifts.
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Gov't
Ngs
Denver Man Denies Report of His Death
Denver man Lichter denies a death report circulating in Missouri and Kansas City authorities investigate a signed tax payment linked to a murder case. Lichter says he left Kansas City last summer and cannot account for the murder report as the case unfolds with county officials seeking verification.
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Denver
Bee
Edip
Lerachter
Wall City
Anttacks
County
Missouri
Lichter
Kansas City
Thoughts on quickness of reflexes across drivers
Washington D C study by J A Moss reports reflex timing tests with college students professional taxi operators and a taxi driver driving a car with underbody sensors. Findings show college men slower than college women and taxi drivers in braking reflex. Measurements show college man about 0.59 seconds to brake college woman 0.118 seconds and taxi driver faster.
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Washington
D.C
Dee
J. A. Moss
National Civil Service Reform
Ong
Nowire
Wit
Watt
Bandits Lock Cop in Washroom With Six Others Take 56000
Four bandits robbed a Chicago loop pawn shop after 10 today disarming a policeman who entered with the robbery crew. They escaped with jewelery worth 56000, forcing victims including the officer into a washroom. A lookout stood guard as others hid, and the door was locked to trap them. The officers escaped by kicking the door open.
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Chicago
Todd
Brusresys
FWO PAY FOR HAVING BOOZE IN POSSESSION
In municipal court today Clyrdg Cronan and Fret Elis faced enforcement of prohibition. Each pleaded guilty to illegal possession of liquor and paid fines. Ellis had one half of the fine waived by Judge J. W. Fisernie. An ordinary intoxication case yielded 10 dollars, plus forfeiture. Des Moines area events included a meeting of panies of liquor dealers with speakers and officials.
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Clyrdg Cronan
Fret Elis
Seed Corn Sells at Five Dollars Per Bushel at Show
Ackley Indiana December 17 Special Following a four county agricultural show last week 28 samples of Silver King corn developed through 17 years of breeding were sold for $5 per bushel. The Four County Agricultural Improvement association sponsored the event and set the price. The prize winning seed sold despite no seed shortage, with some samples bringing high prices as the association notes steady year to year growth.
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Ackley
Seo
Four- County Agriculurald Luprovement Association
Directurs
Srubink
Tarst
Association
Biliiers
Plot. Com
Bees Safe in Trees to State Parks New Iowa Law Declares
Misinus Dec 27 report: Tow town law expands bee protection as honey bees hive in state park trees. Oakland Mills case cited where two honey trees were cut for honey, Thoaglin fined $30 and Coalow., under common law it states anyone may cut bee trees remains disputed.
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Iowa
Misinus
Oakland Mills
Stresemann Asked to Form New German Cabinet
Berlin reports German Foreign Minister Gustav Stresemann is asked to form a cabinet following the resignation of the Marx ministry after elections. The move comes as Stresemann is given permission to consider his own qualifications tonight.
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Streseman
Berlin
Kherttadia
Gustav Stresemit
Oreign
Mays
Aut Eader
Poole
Pala
UN Marx
Weel
Funeral arrangements for local resident Kees
The body of Mes. 7. W. Kees, longtime Termier resident, who died in Los Angeles, will arrive in Waterloo Sunday morning. It will be taken to the Keefe & Towne mortuary for viewing until Monday morning. Funeral services are set for Monday afternoon at the Bittle Brown church near Nashua, with burial in Nashua cemetery.
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J. OW. Kees
W. Kees
Los Angeles
Vai
Waterloo
Keefe & Towne Mortdary
Bittle Brown Church
Nashua
Nashua Cemetery
Elks and Masons to Bury Gompers in Sleepy Hollow
Samuel Gompers former AF of L president arrives at Penn Station from Washington. His body will lie in state at the Mick club, with services and burial at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Tarrytown, under Elks and Masons guard. Memorial services planned in Manila as well.
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Elks’ Club
New York
Associated Press
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania Station
Washington
National Guard
Miks' Club
West Forty-Third Street
Lingh Prague
Federation
Town Hall
Stephen Swise
James Dunelln
Bingham Elected New U S Senator from Connecticut
New Haven Connecticut December reports Hiram Bingham a Yale professor and governor-elect has won the U S Senate seat in a landslide over Democrat Hamilton Holt. The victory fills the vacancy caused by the death of Republican Frank Brancazes. Bingham will resign the governorship next month to take the oath in Washington.
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New Haven
Conn
Hiram Bingham
Republ
Yale
United States
Harmilton Holt
Frank G. Brancaxes
Stile
Senate
Col. Tingham
Washington
Bingham
Yale University
Stone to Inspect Parole Systems of Federal Prisons
Attorney General Stone to launch a nationwide review of federal prison parole procedures after the Atlanta penitentiary closure prompts major concerns. The probe will cover Leavenworth and McNeil Island, with Herbert Hoover Votan leading the Atlanta inquiry as a potential adversary.
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Stone
Washington
Attorna General
Atlanta
Leavenworth
Kan
McNeil
Wash
Herbert HW. Votan
Harding
Will Agnist Stone
Aggregate Earnings of Factory Workers Slump in November
The U S department reported November earnings per worker fell slightly while employment remained nearly unchanged. Total earnings across all industries showed a small decrease, with per capita earnings dipping by a tenth of one percent as establishments nationwide reported results.
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Waishineton
D.C
Argresite
Minu Tacnring
United States
Statis Rude Pure
Ishor Department
Patem
Rescue Mission by Marines Cancelled Near Peking
Reported action shows American marines ordered to Katzan 185 miles north to shield Americans and property from looting, canceled after allied advice that the situation was inland. Also notes receipts for a fundraiser and a local service ad including items like Whack Hawk Painting and Petal prices.
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Peking
Katzan
Here
Maharajah Pretep Singh pictured amid royal intrigue and blackmail
An exclusive photo shows Maharajah General Sir Pretep Singh of Jemtulkashmir, among the world's wealthiest rulers. His nephew Rajah Sir Hari Singh, rumored to be the elusive "Mr. A," allegedly faced American blackmailers who extorted $750,000 after a Paris hotel incident with Mrs Maude Robinson. Disinheritance rumors arise as India reports of the uncle’s potential heir changes.
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Pretep Singh
Jemtulkashmir
Hari Singh
Mr. A
Paris
Maude Robinson
Hari
India
Cold Wave Persists Across Nebraska With Frigid Begin
The cold wave continues across the state with temperatures plunging to zero and below. Omaha records subzero readings at midnight while Lincoln sees a drop from near 40 above to below zero. Sleet falls, resembling hail, and a strong wind dominates the night as officials note a widening cold snap across Des Moines to Sioux City.
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Tae
Omaha
Lincoln
Idt Paints
Burlington Railroad
Nebraska
Des Moines
Colt
Sioux City
Davanport
Kenorck
Early Bird Bandits Grab $30 In Worms Heist
Cedar Rapids Iowa two men forced Lloyd Briner night manager of Si Savage to open, then robbed the cash register of $30 and fled. It is the second garage hold up in two weeks. Zetn weather did not stop George W Hawver from starting a residence at 419 Hawver Court. building permit issued for a $2,300 house.
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Cedar Rapids
Dee
Lloyd Briner
Si |Savage
George W. Hawver
Hawver Court
State Briefs Town City President Jessup Faces Embezzlement Probe
State university leader President Jessup near Ilhenxa is detained in city jail after returning from Louisiana to face embezzlement charges. Bond could not be obtained as authorities pursue the case.
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Jessup
State University
Ilhenxa
Shemandoah
Flor
Carl Wenetrand
Louisiana
Council
Eldara
Alwausc
Bes Moine
Iowa-Nebrask
Salvation Army Kettles To Take Up Duty Thursday
Salvation Army kettles will be stationed downtown from morning until 9 p.m. through Christmas Day, commanded by Eddie Bowe. The bells aim to aid the poor with baskets of groceries and toys, as letters from those in need pour in.
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ARMY
Salvation Army
Eddie Bawe
Renuine
Bowe
Heated Arguments Follow Cold Wave to Sioux City Homes
Sioux City Ia Dec 17 The cold wave that struck Tuesday night sparked an epidemic of heated arguments with three women in different city areas calling the police captain and reporting assaults by their husbands who were arrested for assault and battery The calls came in around 11 oclock last night One wife alleged her husband beat her threw her out of the house and locked the door Also a box of mistletoe arrives at Mrs W J Duke 1902 Washington street from her brother Simon Doty of Muskogee Oklahoma Doty formerly lived on a farm near Clarksville and is well known here The mistletoe legend says it once grew as a tree used for Christ cross and became extinct after that The mistletoe now shows as a parasite on oaths yer trees
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Sioux City
Aluie
W. J. Duke
Washington Street
Simon Doty
Muskogee
Okla
Doty
Clarksville
Christ
Corn and Wheat Reach New High Marks on Market
Kansas City bulletin notes corn and wheat hitting new highs as May wheat tops 31,627-8 a bushel and July corn reaches 51,283-8, December wheat at 1,577-8. Includes stray ad lines from Hinck Market Painting Co. and related notices.
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Kansas City
Austin to fete first woman governor with 100000 guest ball
In Austin plans to celebrate Ma Ferguson's inauguration call for about 100000 guests at the inaugural ball. J P Peil says 7500 invitations will go out this week, with additional dispatches later. Music will be provided by three orchestras and two sets of dancers as crowds occupy the capitol and two downtown hotels.
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Austin
Tex
Ma Ferguson
J. P. Peil
Capitol
Senate Chamber
House of Representatives
Defense Rests Case Against Hotel Prep
In a municipal court trial, FAL Stapher of Lincoln hotel faces charges of operating a disorderly house and engaging in profits of commercialized vice. Defense counsel prepared to call about six witnesses, while the prosecution presented Helen Steeley of Waverly and additional testimonies. The defense team includes J. G. Murtagh and J. H. Meyers. city attorney Harry M. Reed and prosecutor J. S. Tuthill lead the state's case.
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Lee State
Fal Stapher
Lincoln Hotel
Helen Steeley
Waverly
J. G. Murtagh
J. H. Meyers
Harry M. Reed
J. S. Tuthill
Butler County Case Is Heard In Court Here
Trial of a Butler county case moved to district court for convenience, with Judge J. J. Clark presiding. M. F. Wards and J. R. Strickland sued Mrs. Becker Schuler and Mrs. Rhodes to restrain sale of stock in State Exchange Bank Parkersburg pledged for claims Wolf owed. Bank not interested. case concerns ownership of stock shares. Attorneys: Sager, Gregor y & Behnke for plaintiffs. Edwards, Longley, Ransier & Alaris for defendants. Drop Old Thaw Case. Indictments against Harry K Thaw for second degree assault kidnapping and conspiracy dismissed.
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Butler Counity
J. J. Clark
Mason City
M. F. Wawards
J. R. Strickland
JC. €. Wolf
State Exchange Bank
Parkersburg
Wolf
EB. A. Sager
Waverly
Gregory & Behnke
Edwards, Longley, Ransier & Alaris
Waterloo
Would-Be death by own action refuses all nourishment
Adam P. Melton of Iowa, a youth, injured himself Tuesday by shooting in the head and, at Presbyterian hospital, refuses all food and water, guarded by a deputy sheriff. Doctors say the bullet may not have pierced the brain, giving a fragile chance of recovery.
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Adam
Melton
Brin
Sheri
Adam P. Melton
Johnsons Hold Big Edge on All Other Sioux City Families
The city directory shows Johnsons as 1,107 residents, dominating Sioux City. Andersons total 897, Smiths 787, Browns 488, Patersons 461, and Jones 342, with counts reflecting about one in every 81 for Johnsons, one in 100 for Andersons, and one in 1114 for Smiths.
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Johnsons
Sioux City
Jones
Colored Baseball Pitcher Killed in Dubuque
Police investigate the death of George Jackson a noted colored baseball pitcher who died from a skull fracture after a blow. Jackson pitched for Gilkerson's Union Giants in recent seasons. Mr and Mrs Alvott McGea and George Henderson, all colored, are being held in the investigation.
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Dubuque
George Jackson
Jackson
Gilkerson
Union Giants
Alvott McGea
George Henderson
Community Christmas Observance Planned in Janesville
Janesville Iowa hosts a Christmas program starting Saturday with Palbert McRae and Ames State College music faculty performing. The Messiah will be sung Sunday at 11 am by a 40 to 50 voice chorus directed by Mrs. Trambower. A community tree and program at the school are set for December 24, and all are welcome.
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Janesville
Palbert McRae
The
State College At
Ames
Trambower
Williams named veterans bureau regional manager
Washington Dec. 17 Frank L. Williams was appointed veterans bureau regional manager at Des Moines Iowa today. The move places Williams in charge of regional operations as part of the agency’s administrative reorganization and aims to streamline veterans benefits processing.
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Washington, D. C
Frank L. Williams
Veterans’ Bureau
Des Moines
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