Hight Beats the Oppa in jury’s decision today
In southern Illinois the trial of Lawrence Hight, dubbed the poison preacher, ends with a verdict not hung. The state’s attorney warned of eye for an eye logic, while the defense ponders a possible new trial amid downstate tensions. Christmas Eve notes and aviation, liberty stories, and Germany’s disarmament scrutiny fill this issue.
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OPA
Lawrence Hight
Illinois
Chicago
Tina
Wieht
Aarkham Railroads Boom Sparks Expansion Plans
Markham, president of Minnis Central Railroad, says 1924 ends with strong business and rail facilities in good condition. Railroads foresee billion dollar annual capital spending, funded by stock sales, to match rising demand and agriculture recovery. Industry urges continued credit growth and efficiency as Europe stabilizes.
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Minnis Central Railroad
International News Service
New York
Dawes
Europe
Farm Bureau Federation Convention Set for Mid January
Des Moines notices the Iowa Farm Bureau federation announces its annual state convention will be held in Des Moines on January 13 through 15. The brief item confirms dates and location with a public notice style, noting the event’s expected activities.
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Farm Bureau Federation
Tes Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
Paper delivery deadline notice from local office
The notice informs readers that papers should be delivered by 5 30 or lock and to call 5100 for a copy if not received by then. Calls to the office must arrive before 6 30 p m to request a reprint.
Centenarian Frenchwoman Celebrates Christmas Birthday Here
Marcella Tribon, born December 25, 1824 in northern France, marks her 100th birthday in this city. She recalls wedding in 1840, emigrated to America in 1853 with five children, and has 14 children with 104 descendants. Now living with daughter Mrs. Chase, she recalls sea voyage hardships, family losses, and a long life of memory and resilience.
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Marcella Tribou
Waterloo
Tower of Liberty
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Marcello Tribon
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Jo. Chase
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Michel Tribos
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Buchanan County
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Floats Advice Dies of Auto Gas Poison Near Cedar Falls
Frederick William Miller a 65 year old Union township resident died from carbon monoxide poisoning in his farm garage and later at home after refusing hospital care. Survived by three daughters Anna Della and Catherine Los Angeles and son Frank. wife predeceased. Catherine to arrive Saturday. Burial at Gerholt cemetery. Services likely Sunday afternoon.
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Frederick William Miller
Miller
Union Township
Syracuse
Anna
Della
Frank
Catherine
Los Angeles
Gerholt Cemetery
Christmas Weather Sneaks In With Snow Flurries
The region faces a warmer night with a chance of snow on Christmas as forecasters predict an overcast sky and milder temperatures tonight and Thursday. A recent temperature dipped to 1 below zero with government readings around three below at 10 30 pm. Light snow flurries yesterday afternoon and evening failed to heavy enough to cover sidewalks while Christmas travel faces delays from 15 minutes to two hours due to the unsettled conditions.
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Mercury
Clerk Goes Blist in Christmas Trade Kentucky
Sioux City December 24 while clerking in a local department store Mrs Carl Johnson became suddenly blind. Nervousness caused by the Christmas rush of trade is given as the cause.
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Sioux City
Carl Johnson
Plane crash at Croydon kills seven passengers and pilot
United Press report from Croydon, England, Dec 24 describes a London Paris airliner bursting into flames after takeoff killing seven passengers and the pilot. Among the dead was Barbosa Lima of Brazil. Witnesses say the pilot had just begun ascent when the craft caught fire and plunged. Rosewood autos rushed to the scene as flames consumed the wreckage.
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Barbosa Lima
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Sweerland
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Youth Sent Up for Life When 18 Given Christmas Pardon
Lincoln Neb Dec 2 Tony Clarietta freed from a life sentence by a state pardon board after 21 years in prison for murder. He was one of three youths convicted in the Nickel slaying during a dive hold up in Omaha. The board noted the crime occurred in a house of ill fame.
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Neb
Tony Clarietta
Nebraska State Penitentiary
State Paredon Board
Tony
WF. Nickel
Omaha
Pardean Board
Christmas Spirit Gladdens Hearts Across Waterloo
Christmas observances fill Waterloo as five church choirs prepare inspiring programs and stores suspend work. Needy families benefit from Salvation Army baskets delivering food for a family of five, while the Good Fellows and the Waterloo Business and Professional Women's Club help children with gifts. A half-ton of coal is donated for five families, and county wards in Mt Vernon receive Christmas treats as inmates are remembered and fed.
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Waterloo
Salvation Army
Paty
Mt. Vernon Townehin
Beenital
Glenn W. Morris
President Coolidge Sends Christmas Cheer to Disabled Veterans
President Coolidge issued a holiday message to maimed veterans via Frank J. Irwin, praising their service and sacrifices in World War I. He expressed heartiest greetings for the Christmas season, noting seven such seasons since the war’s end. He pledged continued citizen support to overcome their handicaps and assured aid and encouragement.
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Intermaliaal News
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Frank J. Irwin
McClintock Heiress Ties Death Probe to Exhumation
Tsabele Pope 26 a Chicago social figure will aid police in the McClintock death investigation. Coroner plans exhumation of Ralph McClintock to check for typhoid or other causes. Foster parents William and Mrs Shepherd to be questioned. seven precinct witnesses slated. Pope had received an $8000 annuity. McClintock urged marriage before death.
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Isfortane
McClintock
Okear Wolff
Atberney
William D. Shepperd
Isabelle Pope
Northwestern University
Miss Pope
United Press
Uhifire
Tsabele Pope
North Shore
Robert H. Crowe
Oscar Wells
Pla
William D. Shepherd
Albuquerque
Robert J. Stolt
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Shepherds
No Courier on Christmas Day
The Courier will not publish an issue tomorrow due to Christmas Day. The next regular publication day will be Friday, Dec. 26.
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Christmas Fire Ignores Holiday Trade in Brooklyn
New York dispatch reports a devastating blaze opposite the New Albee theatre in Brooklyn's shopping district. Total loss or damage is about 1 million dollars, with about half due to fire, smoke, and water. The fire jeopardizes Christmas trade for Hikes department stores, jewelry shops, and small merchants.
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New York
New Albee Theatre
Brooklyn
White House Denies Wishing Controversy
Washington D C December 24 A diplomatic flap over White House comment on Ambassador Jusserands public address on the French debt led to a White House denial of any intent to provoke a controversy. Dr Jessup improving in Iowa City hospital after typhoid fever. his temperature subsiding and condition described as gradually improving by physicians.
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Gnome Qarters
White House
Jusserand
Jessup
Towa Cit
Unt of Iowa
In & Inca Hopital
Glasgow rent war erupts as tenants reclaim homes
In Glasgow on December 24 waves of evicted tenants, aided by thousands of sympathizers, tore down barriers and restored families to their homes. Police from other districts stood by. Unemployment kept rents unpaid while rental agents claimed losses of about 260000 dollars monthly in west Scotland and Palma.
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Glasgow
West Scotland
Palmuii
Weehawken Police Third Indicted Under Dry Law
About one third of the Weehawken police force faces indictment on malfeasance charges connected with alleged bootlegging. Warrant officers John Dillon and Edward John Wirk are among 14 indicted, as federal raids target 47 saloons in Jersey City and Newark amid Prohibition enforcement.
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Jersey City
Tegging Ting
Wilson County Grand Jury
Wapt
John Dillon
Edward John Wirk
Kid McCoy to Wait Until After Holiday to Learn His Fate
Los Angeles December 24 The jury in the trial of former pugilist Kid McCoy charged with killing Mrs Theresa Mors was given a Christmas recess before verdict as court instructions will be read. In closing, Deputy D A Ostrom said enforcing law is vital and described the crime as the act of a rogue and rake driven by liquor.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Imil Leday
Theresa Murs
C. W. Ostrom
Guilty verdict carries pain past rope
In Mount Vernon Washington the jury found Lawrence M. Hight guilty of polio murder and his wife Wilford Sweetin guilty as well. Hight received life imprisonment while Mrs. Sweetin was sentenced to 85 years. Both defendants vowed innocence and said they would seek a new trial. Judge Kern set December 29 for motions and January 2 for arguments.
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Bee
Lawrence M. Hight
Mel
Isse Sweetin
Wil- Tore Sweetin
Hight
Sweetin
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Kern
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Nelson Layman
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Janna Hight
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