Chicago murder trial described with vivid courtroom scene
A vivid account from Judge Caverly's court depicts the Loeb and Leopold case. Reporters, spectators, and two teen defendants sit under guard as the spectacle unfolds, with descriptions of appearance, behavior, and the tense atmosphere surrounding the proceedings.
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Shicago
Judge Caverly
Criminal Courts
North Side
Chicago River
Tyburn Hill
Place de la Roquette
Loeb
Leopold
Moving Picture
Julien
Atelier
Paris
Amarillo murder mystery tale and Alburtus Q A
A reader letter from G C Landis cites a five year old found body twelve miles north of Amarillo with a case of murder linked to a card game. Arthur LeRoy is named as the deceased. Alburtus responds on related questions about Jesus Christ, his mission and the nature of God’s justice.
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Alburtus
Panhandle
Fair Theater
G. C. Landis
Justice of the Peace
Amarillo
Arthur LeRoy
LeRoy
A. M. Curl
Weiser
Idaho
L. B
Jesus Christ
Adam
Christ
Pather
Mrs Ferguson Gains Votes In Texas Primary
Returns from 169 counties show Mrs. Ferguson leading for second place with 139 695 votes to Lynch Davidson 133 482 Robertson remains ahead with 184 845. Edwards leads lieutenant governor with 184 295 while Moody tops attorney general with 274 348. R H Gentry to San Antonio for reserve auditor training on August 1.
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Dallas
Barton
Burkett
Collins
Lynch Davidson
T. W. Davidson
Dixon
Ferguson
Pope
Robertson
Edwards
Malone
McCall
Miller
Meleon
Moody
Wall
Ward
Harris County
Keefe Carter to Exhibit Golf Talent in Hereford
Keefe Keefe Carter an 18 year old golf wizard will play an exhibition in Hereford on Sunday. He is joined by his brother Dorset Carter Jr and Jim Threatt Amarillo Country club manager and star shooter. Critics compare him to Bobby Jones and predict a bright golfing future while noting his Okla hoglaowa championship and rising amateur status.
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Keefe Carter
Hereford
Dorset Carter, Jr
Jim Threatt
Amarillo
Keefe
OkkKlahowa
Bobbie Jones
Dorset Carter
Miracle Man Alburtus Astounds Theater Audience
Attorney J. W. Culwell, representing Mrs. Hobart, questioned Alburtus under a false name at the Fair theater. Alburtus exposed the ruse and hinted at assisting the case, claiming authorities pursue the wrong theory. Ken Boshwitz and hundreds in the crowd witnessed the feats.
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M. de Hobar
Alburtus
W. Culwell
Mr. Culwell
Mr. Boshwits
Defense clash in Leopold Loeb case cited in court
In Chicago the Frank trial featured a dispute between Robert E. Crowe and Clarence Darrow over admissibility of depravity evidence for Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb. Darrow argued such evidence mattered. Crowe resisted. Judge Caverly noted previous not guilty plea cases were not applicable.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Robert E. Crowe
Clarence S. Darrow
Frank
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Crowe
Darrow
Nin
Mr. Darrow
Leopold
Loeb
Caverly
Butterflies: Males Drink Alcohol, Females Refuse
London reports zoologist Sutt found male butterflies drank whisky when offered, rolling off the brim after sipping, while female butterflies consistently avoided the alcohol and preferred water. The study used a wire screened garden with bowls of water or whisky.
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London
Sutt
Honey Ball Melon Shipping Reaches Amarillo Market
Amarillo receives the first carload of Honey Ball melons from the J E Bryant company, a Texan cross of Cannon Ball cantaloupe Rocky Ford and Honey Dew. Ninety six Panhandle points and over forty stores begin selling the fruit with plans to ship to Boston Philadelphia and New York next week. Crossed Three Melons. President Calvin Coolidge is noted as receiving a shipment ahead of officials at the White House.
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Amarillo
J. E. Bryant Company
Tarrant County
Panhandle
Calvin Coolidge
United States
J.&. Bryant Company
Texas
White House
Burbank
BE. L. Higinbotham
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Cole to Issue Weekly Rate Information Bulletin
Amarillo transit expert S. J. Cole, traffic manager of the Amarillo Board of City Development, will begin issuing a weekly bulletin next week. The leaflet will summarize developments in all Texas rate cases and related points affecting Texas, published each Monday in a leaflets store.
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Amarillo
S. J. Cole
No Truth In Report About Robertson Assassination
The Globe received many calls this afternoon asking if Felix D. Robertson, leading in votes for the gubernatorial nomination, had been assassinated. There is no truth to the report and the origin of it is unknown.
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Globe
Felix D. Robertson
Amarillo Tri-State Fair Catalog Off Press
The Amarillo Tri-State exposition catalog is on the press with 120 pages of reading, advertising and a illustrated cover. It contains complete fair and official data, premium lists and department displays, with mailing to begin immediately to Panhandle towns and fair enthusiasts.
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Amarillo Tri-State Exposition
Panhandle
Four Shot as Ku Klux Klan Rally Ends in Violence
Police halted a Chevalan'ae initiation gathering when pro and anti Klan groups clashed on Perry Boul. About 23 men were arrested, most from Haverhill, after shots were fired and vehicles were attacked. Injuries included four men shot and one seriously wounded.
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Livan Musa
Ku Kriux Klan
Chevelan'ae
Taklox
Vallody
Eiyeo
Perry Bol
Worcester
Boston
Springfie
Haverhill
Klajknen
Eaely
Woundeenen
James Connally
Francis Cotter
Edmune
Wee
Ha Erhill
Whittington Well Shot Boosts Texas Oil Output
Whittington No. 1 well in block 46 ty reports increased production after nitro shot and glycerin fracturing. Field observers expect output to reach between 600 and 1,006 barrels daily as the Pan Tex line connects east of Whittington and nearer the field terminal three miles south.
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J. O. W. Mack Sanford
Intion &2
Dorset Carter
Tex
Pan Tex
Whitt
Erton
Tington
Lee- Hutchinson
Tex Thornton Ter
Phenal Hough
Amillar
Whittington
Igton
Weather swing and new equipment at Santa Fe power house
A year ago temperatures peaked at 101 with a 69 low. Today’s high is 88 and low 67. Tonight and tomorrow show unsettled, cooler weather with possible showers. Amarillo Gas completes installation worth 5000 dollars at the Santa Fe power house.
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Amarillo Gas Company
Santa Fe
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Mrs. Ferguson
Texas Election Bureau
Gentry
San Antonio
R. H. Gentry
Fort Worth
Denver
John W. Davis
Maine
Bryan
Nebraska
Davis
Davi
Honey Ball
COLE
Hes
John Allen
Masnac
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