Inquest Into Birmingham Society Woman's Poison Death
An inquest in Chicago probes the death of Florencr Manly Hood of Birmingham Alabama from poisoning in her Chicago apartment. John A. Cushing testifies about she and Walter Hood posing as Mr and Mrs Walter Hood. Mrs Hood died after a party and Cashin faces questions amid a jewelry trove found in her room.
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Florencr Manly Woda
Society Warthy
Birminghin, al
Pitey
John A. Cushing
Hood
W. Hood
Chiergo Ibis Moraine
Chicago
Plavence Mainley Hood
Ynorma
Birmingham
Ala
John A. Cashin
Cashin
Letters
Walter Tigad
Walter M. Hood
Alabama Power Comming
Waukesha merchants warned about out of town solicitations
The Waukesha Association of Commerce secretary warned local residents and women about a Chicago lingerie firm using chain coupon advertising to solicit funds. A Milwaukee crackdown on a similar campaign prompted possible action against the Chicago firm, with risk that buyers may not recover advance payments.
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Waukesha Association Ont
Waukesha
Chicago
Hasiery
Milwaukee
Harding's King Found in Virginia
Norfolk, Va. Knatel Jennett, 16, a cousin of the late President Harding, and her companion Sara Cohen, 19, who vanished from New York Friday, were placed in Travelers Aid custody after traveling with U. S. Destroyer Smith Thompson crew. They reportedly left New York Friday night, went to Washington, then hiked toward Richmond before being picked up along the route and brought to Norfolk.
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Norfolk
Knatel Jennett
President Warding
Sara Cohen
New York
Travelers Aid Society
A. H. Regan
U. S
Smith Thompson
Unay
Washington
Richmond
Waukesha Rotarians Set for Oconomowoc Initiation
Members of the Waukesha Rotary club leave at 5:45 PM for Geonomownoe to participate in an initiatory ceremony for new members of the two clubs. About 60 men travel by interurban car under the direction of George Dobler of the Rotary club leading the ceremonies.
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Waukesha Rotary Club
Geonomownoe
George Dobler
Oral Elit
Farm Burns Destroyed by Fire at Pewaukee Farm
Fire leveled Henry Scherl’s farm buildings early today in Pewaukee, sparing only the house due to local fire department help. Crops and some livestock were lost, and the cause remains undetermined. The family had just endured a severe accident a year earlier when Mr Scherl suffered a skull fracture from a train strike.
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Henry Scherl
Pewaukee
Allout
Scher
County board may vote self out of office
Waukesha county board of supervisors may vote on a resolution to abolish the 37 member board and replace it with a seven man commission. Supervisor Judson Hall of Heartland sponsors the measure, aiming to put the question to a county referendum. The move follows years of discussion and would shift to a commission government if approved. The session also heard Coroner M. J. Woodhead report deaths in the county for 1925 and total admin costs.
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Whukesha County
Witereas
Waukesha County
Woodhead
Cabarets Padlocked in Elgin Prohibition Action
Federal Judge Adam Clif ordered six Elgin cabarets padlocked for alleged prohibition law violations. Named owners include FW. Hunder, Hollywood Inn, Shirley Beat Livery, J. Z. Clancy of Aurora, Archie Blakeley, John Kuk, and Roy Angell along with other Elgin proprietors.
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Chicago
Elgin
Adam Clif
Taday
Jerry's Tavern
FW. Hander
Hollywood Inn
F. W.howell
Shirley Beat Livery
Manley Harris
Gak Dell Cale
J. Z. Clancy
Aurora
Archie Blakeley
Tohn Kuk
Roy Angell
Milwaukee Woman Injured After Crash Near Cronomowee
Mrs Charles W Weeks suffered bad bruises and minor facial injuries when the car she rode in with her husband collided with another vehicle near Cronomowee. The Milwaukee woman was treated for bruises and slight brain bruise as a result of the wreck.
Williamson Takes Secret To The Grave
Police probe Williamson death after a Friday shooting as three men allegedly robbed him near his garage. Williamson refused to name suspects, died without revealing attackers, while detectives stand by bedside seeking any statement. He admitted owning a case of liquor found in his car, but denied illicit activity.
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Paul Whamson
Williamson
Tim
Polles
Alt
Wiliamson
Willatusan
Abolition of Sub Demanded in England
London reports growing popular push to ban submarines after a fatal loss of a sea monster M 1 grey and parliamentary attention. Lady Astar urges global support to end submarines, joined by British and American figures seeking disarmament. German divers arrived from Withenahaven to inspect potential wrecks near Start Point as search continues.
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Clifford KE
Day
London
Great Britain
Hanning
Nairitament
Lady Astar
Pisiament
Worle
Warmen
Withenahaven
Hfting Ashter
Moordale
Start Point
Plannet
Prosecution Seeks Life Term for Noted Figure Stephenson
Protesting his innocence, D. C. Stephenson, once a Klan leader, is sentenced to life imprisonment in a historic case. Reports also note Peay Joyce returning from Paris amid gossip about a controversial social scene and Treadway’s involvement.
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Nobles V
1.E. Ind
D. C
New York
Peay Joyce
Paris
Treadway
Two Former Residents Now in Florida FP
The Freeman receives a letter from Frank P. Haight in which he defends a recent Florida article and comments on migration to Florida. The writer notes Florida's growth with Jacksonville's population rising and traffic in areas like Pensacola and surrounding cities. He discusses public reactions to change and the varied attitudes of new residents versus locals.
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Florida
The
Freeman
Flortte
Mr. Haight
Mieron
Mlordidhy
Tanfayetta
Pampa
Chionge
Tnet
Smree
Ely
Yantpe
Chiergo
Milwaukee
Thy
Feist
Timps Oyer
Apo
Jacksonville
Carroll Fans clamoring for Beloit game
Crowds in Carroll and town press demand a Beloit showdown after a crushing loss to Beloit College. Fans seek a decisive match to crown a real champion among Wisconsin colleges and to boost the team’s morale as West Allis high school prepares for a Thanksgiving title game.
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Beloit
Carrell College
Aoon
Presbyterian College
Caryell
Bellis
Lawrence
Wuscon
Carroll
Whwakesla
Cea
West Allis
Motorists Arrested Over Weekend On Traffic Charges
Police say several motorists were arrested during the weekend on charges including reckless driving obstruction and arterial highway violations. Lasse Bothan Harry Zastrow David Williams John Werbst John Spillman and Stephen Terrllviger were named in reports with arraignments pending for some.
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Lasse Bothan
Harry Zastrow
David Williams
John Werbst
John Spillman
Stephen Tervilliger
Community Event Schedule Shows Local Club Activities
A Monday and Tuesday list of events includes a Masonie judge meeting, park theatre showings like The Half Way Girl and Graystack, Bunco, choral club, American Legion, United Order of Americans, Mrs Winegard's cite, and various group meetings at Maple Ave and local halls. Also notes Knights of Pything, Women of Woosheart, and Odd Fellows evening activities.
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TAS Pimm
Park Theatre
C. F Hall
Choral Club
American Legion Aurlary
United Order of Americans
Four Die in Milwaukee Road Wreck Near Montevideo
A collision near Montevideo Minnesota between the Columbian Canal Line passenger train and a 90 car freight train killed four people and injured many. Names listed include William Fillmore Abe Young and D Harner among the dead, with multiple passengers and crew hospitalized.
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Milwaukee Road
Montevideo
Minn
Chicago
Milwaukee and St.Paul
Wrenville
Here
Auenville
Ena
William Fillmore
Vinelti
Excelaior
Ensineer
Abe Young
D. Harner
Mimmenpolla
Charles 1 Davis
St. Paul
Matthew Jarvis
Minneapolis
Bernard Donovan
Bryin Macklin
Pavile Canal
Tvat
Madierafg
Aml
American Education Week Observed At Waukesha High School
The high school invites parents to visit on Wednesday during American Education Week to see daily classroom work and meet staff. School runs 8:30 to 4:00 with four minute periods and a Wednesday assembly. administrators seek closer home school cooperation.
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Unite States
Partic
Tocal High School
Oer House
Aig
Waukesha
Wieh Section 1
Rogram
Wyk
Four Drowned When Barges Are Loosened
Cleveland reports say three men and four women drowned when four barges broke loose from their tow during a storm near Buffalo harbor. The tug Bartyten dragged at night but could not prevent the incident. Coast Guard boats could not launch due to the gale. Daybreak found the barges adrift and bodies not yet recovered.
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Cleveland
Ugml
T Us
Clevelant
Buffalo
Bartyten
Buffalo Harbor
Boone
Coast Guards
Lake Erie
Calles
George Wolf Shows Improvement Today
A rumor that local contractor George Wolf had died from a fall was unfounded. Reports indicate he is much better with brighter prospects for recovery.
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George Wolf
Mr Wolf
Freeman to Run Weekly Letters by Pare Putney Straight
Pare Putney Straight will publish another set of his Florida view letters on Wednesday this week. The Freeman plans a series of these letters to appear weekly in the Wednesday pages of the Freeman.
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Pare Putney Staight
Florida
The
Freeman
Waukesha County Old Age Pension Law Debate
The Waukesha County Board and supporters discuss old age pension law, arguing the principle of pensions and the possible cost. Critics warn expansion would raise taxes and debt, while some say current funding falls short for elderly residents. The debate centers on state statutes, county duties, and future fiscal impact.
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Waukesha
Tut boy king of Egypt buried with costly ornaments
The Howard Carter expedition reports Tutankhamun’s tomb riches including amulets, a crystal-handled dagger, and intricate bracelets. The king’s youth and fragile condition are noted as his wrappings are unwrapped amid the revealing searches. Receipts from Munleinat court show $19,098.48 for the facet year.
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Tut
Egypt
Cairo
Tut Auk Amen
Jhoriad
Howard Carter
Fond DU Lag
M. Fellenz
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