HIHDGK TU AOKOY. XKW VOi’ !v, April 1. Military anil social circles in V»asliinoton and ilia Slate o! Oklahoma were startled by the leport of a tragedy that took place early this mornimj; at the house of -Imice Jean Day, of Oklahoma Oily, involving the death of Lieut-Col. I*olll Ward Heek, a prominent airman and commandant of a militarv aerodrome in the neighbourhood. Oav, who since retiring from the I'ench became a wealthy linnneier and prominent politician, is detained in custody.
Acemding to a statement issued by bis lawyers, a bridge pailv was given at bis house last night, aL which Col. Bock was present. At about 3 a.m. Mr Day drove home bis guests, leaving Col Peek and Mrs Day alone in the house. Oil bis leturii, Mr Day states, lie saw Ids wife struggling ill the arms of Col. Beck. When le entered the room carrying a revolver. Col. Beck, he
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Hokitika Guardian, 20 May 1922, Page 1
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200Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 Hokitika Guardian, 20 May 1922, Page 1
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