Chicago Slayers Confess After Prolonged Interrogation
Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb admit kidnapping and murdering their cousin Robert Franks after a tense police interview in Chicago. The pair, under scrutiny for days, discussed the crime and their roles while authorities traced the ransom letter and the weaponless ransom plot.
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Robert
Franks
Loeb
Nathan Leopold
Leopold
Jackson Park
Hesaville
Leeb
Park Lagoon
Richard Loeb
Robert Franke
Trade winds may clear Samoa to curb mosquito pests
Clearing away underbrush on Samoa is believed to let the trade winds sweep away mosquitoes that drain the natives of vitality, improving health and vitality on the island.
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Samoa
Australia to Buy Over 125 Million Worth of Goods This Year
Australia will purchase more than 125.9 million dollars in goods from this country this year, about 50 percent higher than the previous year.
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Australia
Alcohol suspected in death of local boy
A boy who attended St Patrick's school died after a restless night and illness traced to a partially emptied bottle of grain alcohol found in the Sullivan home. Coroner Murphy ordered an inquest for Wednesday at 2 PM.
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Sullivan
Young Lynch
John
Ross Barry
West Granite Street
William Goss
Sullivan Home
Duggan's
Murphy
St. Patrick’s School
New Sleep Aid Pillows Use Watercress Fill
Insomniacs may find relief with pillows stuffed with watercress as new investigations suggest. The era notes Siamese garments lack pockets and chained watches are rarely worn. A silent weatherproof motorcycle has been invented for any riding condition.
Tragic Beach School Fire Claims 18 Rescue Lives
A Venice California fire traps 38 Hope Development School girls as flames engulf the three story building. Nurses from St. Catherine's hospital Santa Monica rescue 18 girls and assist others, while officials plan an immediate inquiry into possible negligence and the disaster's cause.
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Venice
St. Catherine’s Hospital
Santa Monica
Walter Curtis
Los Angeles
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Asa Keyes
Sharpe & Son
St. Catherine's Hospital
Hope Development School
Lola May Rademaker
St.Catherine's Hospital
Anife Battle in Rooming House Ends in Hospital
Two men fought in a rooming house over a shared acquaintance. Banzer, badly wounded, is in critical condition after a heavy blood loss. Torp found him en route to a hospital. A note from Martin indicated his partner would be found at the hospital. Fantin Tafoya is held for questioning.
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Torp
Freund
Banzer
Martin
Fantin Tafoya
Larkin
Harry Merrifield A C M Engineer Dies
Harry Merrifield of the Anaconda company engineering department died at his home 902 North Excelsior Street after a long heart illness. Born August 30, 1896 in North Walkerville, he served seven years with Anaconda and previously as assistant engineer at Steward and Original mines. Survived by wife, two children Mmeline and Joyce, his mother and brother James. member of Modern Woodmen of America. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Harry Merrifield
Anaconda Company
North Excelsior Street
Mr. Merrifield
North Walkerville
Charles Merrifield
Steward and Original Mines
Mmeline
Joyce
James
Modern Woodmen of America
Canton pleads against arms removal from arsenal
Canton authorities under Dr Sun Yat Sen quote the Chinese arms embargo pact to bar the removal of arsenal machinery bought from U S nationals but not fully paid. An appeal was sent to American consular authorities seeking protection.
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Canton
South China
Sun Yat-Sen
United States
Adjourment 15 till Uncertain in Congress Fight
Washington reports show leaders plan an adjournment next Saturday but face opposition from farm relief railroad and reclamation advocates. Longworth will offer an adjournment resolution in the House probably Tuesday while Senate action on key bills stalls. Senator La Follette's stance remains unsettled fueling a potential filibuster or extended session to secure farm relief and railroad measures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Longworth
Ohio
House
Senate
Howell-Barkley
Railroad Labor Board
la Vollette
Wisconsin
Atlantic City
Senator la Follette
Neilson Re-Elected Drama League Head
Francis A. Neilson of Chicago was re-elected president of the Drama League of America at the national convention in Pasadena. Lorado Taft won first vice president, A Starr Best of Evanston and Otto Kahn of New York elected to second and third vice presidents, with Dancle Quirk of Ypsilanti named secretary.
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Associated Press
Pasadena
Cal
Francis A. Neilson
Chicago
Drama League of America
Lorado Taft
Elsa
A. Starr Best
For Sale Six Tires Six by Four
For sale six tires in a single deal. Listed as 100 percent Fawcett tires. Contact telephone 6858 W in Butte for details.
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Fawcett
Butte
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Caesar
Bridget
Criminal Court
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University of Michigan
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Sears-Roebuck & Co
Fiber
Crowe
George Johnson
Dick Loeb
Department of the Seine
Wilson
Idea
By Briggs
MA Swydden
Teave
Little John Lynch
Sherwin- Williams
Sherwin-Williams
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Anife
U.S
Sul Hope
Neilson
Drama League
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