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383:"John C. Best Convicted of Murder".
428:"Heirs to Contest Salisbury Will".
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518:"Bars Religion From Riot Trial".
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458:"Will Announce Decision Today".
443:"Murder in the Second Degree".
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462:. September 24, 1912.
413:"Nason Renominated".
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398:"Atwill Unopposed".
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