Leoplod and Loeb Murder Defense Plans Youth Plea
In Chicago the Leopold Loeb case moves toward a mercy plea based on youth and mental irresponsibility. Eastern alienists Dr. Healy and Dr. Glueck joined the defense staff to argue diseased minds while State's Attorney Crowe asserts an ironclad death-penalty case.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nathan Leopold Jr
Richard Loeb
Clarence Darrow
William J. Healy
Boston
Benjamin Glueck
New York
Delings
John Rt. Cavrly
Criminal Court of
Cook
Loeb
Leopold
Caverly
Robert B. Crowe
Noose Ager
Heer
Darrow
Benjamin
Walter Bachrach
James 4. Gortland
Grain Marketing Board Formed After Merger
Grain Marketing Operations begin Monday as Millard Myers chairs the new board created by a $2 merger of five large grain companies. Board members include M D Lincoln, J W Cover Gale, Onear Ashworth, A L Middleton, W E Gould, J F Reed, and others from Ohio Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota Farm bureaus. The report notes a Yukon silver strike with 70 percent lead ore and 30 to 60 ounces of silver per ton at Gino City.
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Associated Pin
Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Onear“Ashworth
Mattoon
Iil
A. L. Middleton
Engle
Gary
Boat Dakota Farm Bureau
G. M. Dyer
Spencer
Iowa
Towa Farmers’ Elevator Association
C. F. Bradtute
Xenia
Yukon
Ans Daweon
Mage Gino City
Frank Gian
Gun Fight Ends Feud Between Aged Men
Helena July 26 A long standing feud ends in a gun fight at Banding with Willian Mulkey and George Derrick reporting mixed fortunes. Witnesses note Mulkey’s age and declining strength while Derrick is said to fight with vigor before authorities intervene.
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Associated Press
Helena
Willian Mulkey
George Derrick
Ellis A. Johneton
Northern Pacific Road Insures Its Employes
Plan to provide life and disability insurance for 30 000 workers with premiums paid by the railroad. Eligible employees six months in service receive $250 life insurance, with additional group life options at reduced rates to be partially subsidized by the company. Effective only if 75 percent subscribe. Continued on Page 19.
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Butte
Charles Donnelly
Northern Pacific Rail
Northern Pacific
Tallway Company
Com. Fam Wisafford
Servo
Group
Ita
Northern Pacific Benefit Association
Mut
No Opposition for Two as Primary Nominations End
With the August 26 primaries deadline at five o’clock clock last evening the Republican slate solidified, save Silver Bow township posts. Julia Harrington seeks Public Administrator unopposed in both parties with M. J. Loughrin also unopposed for County Surveyor. The state ticket totals 160 candidates across 20 districts, each list certified by the secretary of state to county clerks.
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Republ
Atate Teket
Atate
Bliver Bow County
Coolidge Crafts Acceptance Speech at White House
President Coolidge and a few officers closed offices for a half holiday as he works in the White House study on the acceptance speech to be delivered in August. He reviews material, consults Acting Secretary Grew, and plans alongside the campaign to be notified of renomination by the Republican National Convention.
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Associates Press
Washington
President Coolidge
Coolidge
White House
Grew
Seeks to Dry Up Moslem World
William E. Pusayfoot Johnson, a Prohibition era figure, warns of a campaign to convert the Moslem world to abstinence from alcohol. He claims English prohibitionists would assist in Egypt and India despite Arabs not using wines while they are heavy whiskey drinkers.
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Pussyfoot" Johnso
Associated Press
New York
William E. Pusayfoot
Johnson
Egypt
India
Attempted Deadlock at Monday Parley Report
Informal talks continue as Inter Allied Conference delegates enjoy a weekend respite near British capital. In unofficial circles Col James A Logan Jr. among experts remains, while financiers and ports bankers show no progress toward resolving the financial deadlock.
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Spithead
Col
James A. Logan Jr
Wheat Prices Climb to New High Mark
Prices for Canadian wheat surged to a new high amid strong demand and market speculation. Analysts note rising feed and export demand driving the spike, with traders watching weather and crop reports for further shifts.
President Coolidge Denounces Defense Day Plan
President Coolidge rejected the Defense Day proposal as a misstep designed to remind Americans of defense ties while insisting the nation remain unprotected. He urged nonmilitary focus and world peace efforts through the national defense council campaign. The clash follows antiwar protests and criticism of mobilization cues tied to September 12 observances.
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Washington
Coolidge
Nationa Council For
Thin Re
Inconaia
of Defense Dy
Upp
Klan Candidate Leads Texas Race in Early Returns
Dallas July reports show anti Klan candidate leading Texas race with 7 438 votes. Lynch Davidson follows with 6 431 votes. Lieutenant Governor candidate T W Davis 5 388 and Meriam Ferguson 4 62. Adjutant General Thomas Barton 1996 votes listed among early tallies from 47 counties.
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Antoo
Dallas
Tenas
Dalian
Texas
Tess
Lynch Davidson
D. Barton
Vollen On Burtt
Hoppe Granted Interlocutory Divorce Decree
York July 26 An interlocutory decree of divorce signed by Justice Wagner in the case brought by Willie Hoppe billiard champion was filed in the county clerk's office today The jury trial verdict found against Mrs Hoppe on evidence from a raid on a hotel room where she was found with a man
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Led Press
York
Tuntice Wagner
Willie’ “Hoppe
Slerk
Hoppe
Annoet Iw
Blunt Statement to Teheran over IMBRIE murder outrage
Native policeman witness testified to the assault on Mrs. Katherine G. Imbrie widow of the American vice consul but did not intervene The State Department will expedite a formal communication to Persia demanding action to protect Americans and ensure cooperation by Persian officials The note notes the mob attack in Teheran and argues lax Persian police duty and the need for prompt action by Teheran to prevent further incidents
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State Department
Imbrie
Associated Press
Washington
Otheir
Teheran
Katherine G. Imbrie
United States
Persia
Thl
Melin Seymour
Iso
Hail
Ics
Hundreds Rescued From Sinking Ship Off Norfolk Harbor
Emergency at Graney Island when Texas oil company excursion ship Gratitude hit a sunken barge. Navy tug Wytomite ferried 160 aboard to Portsmouth yard after rescue by salt boats from New York Philadelphia and Norfolk. Three passengers, two women and one man, were treated at a hospital. some crews remain missing.
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Texas Oli Company
Graney Island
Norfolk Harbor
Wytomite
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Veetel
New York
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Pennagly
Tar and Feathers Mob Trial Sparks Forgiveness Claim
An AP report from Lurrdeigck describes a girl mob victim forgiving a woman who applied tar. At a preliminary hearing Roenen and others faced threats of tar and feathering for not testifying. Prisoners and witnesses were moved through a corridor as tense proceedings continued amid accusations involving Miss Grandon and her husband Lloyd Hank.
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Lurrdeigck
Lata
Grandon
Roenen
Arshank
Miss Grandon
Lloyd Hank
Mia Grandon
Texas Election Sparks Violence at Polls
An Associated Press report describes chaotic scenes at a Texas polling place during an election campaign. A crowd seized a man and forced away a ballot, triggering a clash as investigators worked to restore order.
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Associated Press
Marlangaie
Henry Will Not Be Named For Revenue Bureau Probe
The Associated Press reports that Secretary Mellon's prohibition enforcement during the national campaign prompted a senate committee to proceed with investigations. Senators Watson of Indiana and Cousens of Michigan publicly stated their view of events after Chair Witton signaled retirement. Democratic members urged full and immediate probes, while the committee rejected Francis B. Sloney as special counsel and authorized Cousens and Dame to select an alternative. Hearing dates and details remained unsettled.
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Washington
Mellon
Deason
Senate
Watson
Indiana
Cousens
Michigan
Ewing
Benat
Witton
Rot
Ne Oversattce
Oeto
Jones
New Mexico
Francis d ° Sloney
Californie
Dames
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Ambrose RE. Bedette
Horace ¥. Casey
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MW. Powers
William J. Thomas
Madge Brogan Dugan
James J. Brett
John C. Murphy
Od Rouleau
Walter A. Sullivan
Ploya F. Johnson
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Atorney
Joseph Binnard
T. ¥. Downey
Henry C. Levinaki
Charles B.o'neill
Henry A. Tyrand
George D
Tool
D. H. Wittenberg
Francis A. Buwer
Brice Toole
County Assensor
C. J. Burna
John W. Curran
Harrington
Fred D. Savage
Neil G. McLeod
County Commission
A. D. Arel
M. J. Sheihan
Timothy Kearney
J.B. Murphy
William B. Orem
John D. Wilson
Frank Eliphson
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Revenue Bureau
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