Debating insanity in Loeb and Leopold case
In Chicago on July 31 the defense pressed mitigation of punishment for Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb in the Franks kidnap murder. Clarence Darrow argued for humanitarian considerations, while the state opposed alienist evidence and urged that guilt be resolved under the plea of guilty.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nathan Leopold Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Clarence
Darrow
John R. Caverly
Minois
Bulgarian Protest Over Greek Shootings Prompts Inquiry
The Associated Press reports at Sofia on July 31 nineteen Bulgarians were shot by Greek soldiers amid a tense border incident. An official said four peasants were among 26 seized, and Bulgaria demanded an immediate investigation by the pro-Bulgarian migration commission calling for government action.
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Associated Press
Sofia
Thr
eco-Bulgarian Emigration Commission
Chamber groups seek help to fund sewer costs
South Side residents meeting with chamber of commerce officers to press for shared funding. Clark says chamber match would cover the pay for paving from Harvard to Grand Avenue, but sewer improvements require more aid as costs loom high for property owners. City officials including Rotering and Welgenstein attend, along with Venable and Charles, to discuss funding and storm sewers.
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Chamber of Commerce
Clark
South Side
Il-Chamber
N. A. Rotering
Andrew
Welgenstein
D. J. Charles
Venable
Chamber
Charles
Chaml
Harvard
Grand Avenue
Three Die In Arkansas Exhibition Plane Crash
Crawfordsville Ark July 31 an exhibition flight over the village ended tragically as the airplane crashed from 1600 feet killing three people, two men and a woman, with authorities investigating the cause and confirming the identities of the deceased.
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Associated Press
Crawfordsville
Ark
Arth
Davis Back Bryan Stand Deflects Defense Day Controversy
Davis backs Bryan on defense day controversy in a formal statement from New York. He says his stance and the peace aims reflect the world war era, while campaign plans and meetings with party leaders continue. Coolidge response to Bryan telegram remains private as officials say public disclosure would politicize the issue.
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Davis
Bryan
Associated Press
New York
Gov
Nebraska
Davie
Gov. Smith
Didate
Mr.aid
Smith
Washington
John W. Davis
Mi Bryan
Montana Treasure State Arrives at Prosperity Station
Judge J J Erickson campaigning for governor on the Democratic ticket declares Montana is returning to prosperity. He cites wheat and corn gains, ranch productivity, and rising land values, predicting a vast future as farmers and ranchers rebuild credit and markets after earlier downturns. He travels to Boulder and Bozeman to bolster support.
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J. J. Erickson
Kalispell
Judge Erickson
Tana
Montana
Boulder
Bozeman
Clerk Kills Bandit in Mail Train Robbery
In East Orange New Jersey a postal clerk Eugene Stack killed bandit Manyon at Lackawanna station during an attempted robbery of a mail pouch believed to hold 470,000 in federal notes. The fleeing accomplice escaped in a taxi as Stack, wounded, fired and halted the thief. The notes were not in the pouch, having been sent on an earlier train.
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East Orange
N. J
Lackawanna
Jersey
Manyon
Eugene Stack
Stack
Peddler Steals Silver Bar Under Guard
A peddler walked away with a silver bar under the nose of a guard after passing numerous onlookers. Patrolman Brown arrested the man, stating Stein was staggering under the weight of the bar.
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Brown
Stein
Economic Status 03 Farmer Best in Several Years
Washington July 31 The agricultural outlook shows rising purchasing power for farm products with July relative to 1913. The department forecasts wheat farmers may gain 100 to 200 million dollars above last year, while corn remains weak with poor stands and weed-filled fields signaling potential impacts on livestock and prices next year. Livestock liquidation may extend as high-cost corn affects cattle numbers and market dynamics.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department States
Daho Forest Fire Spreads Rapidly Near Smiths Ferry
Strong winds and extreme dryness fan a forest fire that began near Big Hady Tuesday night six miles east of the Payette River and near Smiths Ferry. Dispatchers report the blaze spreading rapidly and out of control, started by locomotive sparks on the Idaho Northern branch of the Oregon Short Line railway.
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Associated Press
Boise
Idaho
Big Hady
Payetteiver
Smith's Ferry
Stat Land. Commissioner's Office
Cascade
Idaho Northern
Oregon Short Line ‘Railway
Nampa
Nash
State
Los Angeles Lease of Value to City
The county grand jury reported that a seven acre harbor frontage lease at San Pedro to Pan American Petroleum and Transport Co. involving K. J. Doheny was not free from concern. It found dishonesty in the letting process but noted the Doheny plant’s value to Los Angeles as a harbor asset after five months of inquiry.
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Los Angeles
Murder Confession Taints Lapeer Case At State Home
Lewia Johnson, confined at the Michigan home and training school for the feeble minded, confessed tonight to killing Mrs Blanche, 26, a widow employed at the institution, whose body was found early this morning. The report comes as the case moves through local police and state authorities.
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Lapeer, Mich
Lewia Johnson
Iimais
Michigan Home and Training School
Blanche
London breaks deadlock with pro posals for Dawes plan blitz
The inter allied conference moved toward action as M Herriot and Frank Kellogg received proposals. American officials anticipate inviting German representatives to London. The experts pushed plans for reparations under the Dawes framework and discussed extending Versailles terms while safeguarding the commission’s role.
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Associated Press
London
M. Herriot
Frank B. Kellogg
Launchi Dawes
Gera
Anglo Irish Treaty Amendment Talks Delayed
In a parliamentary discussion the Anglo Irish Treaty was said to be amended but the process would be postponed. The debate centered on proposals to delimiting the boundary between Northern Ireland and the Irish state, with no immediate action planned.
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Associated
Wan
Butte Lodge Plans New Home At Montana And Galena
Members of the Butte lodge heard detailed plans for a new lodge home to be built this year at the corner of Montana and Galena streets. The three story structure will contain sleeping rooms on the second and third floors, a large auditorium, two han Sail courts, and state regalia rooms. Plans by Arnold and Vanhouis are in contractor hands for estimates, with ground breaking around August 11. The building cost is set at 107000, funded by a 30000 lot purchase.
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Butte Lodge
Ths
Montana and
Galena Streets
Hida
Archie Melnart
No. 24
Lodge of
Mika
Ereek Reservoir
New York Reports First Snow Flurry
A brief snow flurry was reported today at Mackett Harbor on Lake Ontario lasting about five minutes. The report comes from the Associated Zone with no injuries noted. Local observers described a brief white dusting as cold air moved through the area.
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New York
Macket Harbor
Lake Ontario
Sugar tariff findings sent to President Coolidge
The tariff commission submitted its conclusions on the sugar tax inquiry. The majority reportedly deemed the current rate unjustifiedly high, while a minority favored the present duties as reflecting cost differences. The exact form of the majority report to the president was not disclosed.
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Associated P
Washington
Tariff Commission
Coolidge
White House
Uasion
Cuba
Maelf
Harding
Tsumer
Inquiry Ordered on Gasoline Prices by Attorney General
Washington July 31 Attorney General Stone ordered a new inquiry into gasoline prices. The incomplete report on refining practices may aid understanding of the industry and support statutes challenged in Chicago cases seeking to break up selling agreements tied to cracking processes.
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Wabamgton
Stone Hay
Chicago
Return of Swindler Sought Got $20,000 From Butteman
In CAAL CIPY Utah a request for extradition papers arose as Weber county attorney Joseph Evans sought Governor Mabey’s requisition for John B. Allen also known as Matt Smith, arrested in Montreal. A letter to Charles K. Hughes was written, while Deputy Sheriff Dawid Steele would escort papers to Washington. Allen’s case traces to a 1981 arrest and a bondman trial for perjury, with Brown and Emmis convicted.
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Caal Cipy
Utah
Joseph Evans
Weber County
Charles I Mabey
John B. Allen
Alles
Matt Simith
Alley
Montreal
Canada
Allen
Matt A. Johnson
Butte Onde
Mabey
Charles K. Hughes
Washington
Sheri Dawid
Steele
Vane al
Waa
Oliver M. Brown
Willan Emmis
Brown
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