Resigns Olf to Fate After All Pleas Fail
James E. Littera, 49, a convicted killer, was executed in the electric chair at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Columbus after receiving pleas for clemency. He shook hands with witnesses in the execution chamber and was deprived by a prayer service in the prison chapel led by Rev. Willis Slump shortly before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Littera
Harry Grean
Kimberly
Ohio State Penitentiary
Columbus
Willis Slump
Father Was Twelfth Member of His Family
James E. Litteral was executed at the Ohio Penitentiary for murder. His death marked the twelfth loss in his family as eleven of his children are dead. A son born in prison died months ago, and a cancer-stricken wife in Baker, Oregon, faces limited life expectancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Litteral
Ohio Penitentiary
Harry Green
Kimberly
Litteral
James
Baker
Oré
Littoral
Litteral Executed for 1929 Ohio Mine Murder
Athens County judge sentences Litteral to death for first degree murder in a robbery at an abandoned mine near Kirberry in 1929. The killer, who hid the victim’s money, boasted of his crime in a lethal spree tied to Oregon travel plans and a brother’s confession. The case drew state public attention as the execution followed weeks of trials and appeals.
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Tumbua Pentecostal Church
Mattyr
Litteral
Athens County Common
Pieas
E. Thomas
T. J. Stout
Nelsonville
Greenlawn
Eitterel
Kireberry
Green
Fieht
Rockbridge
Henry
Athens County
Jamies Litteral
Nelgynville
Baker
Ore
Garnett Bluffs
Oregon
Henry Litlerat
West
Henry Litteral
George Bateman
Peter Barrows
Secret Service
Thaey
L. J. Eberle
Nel Poshvilte
Prisoner Captured After Day's Ride in Athens County
Deputy Wayne Wingett tracked James Walker Stewart Negro on a non-support warrant for the Pro bate Court. Walker surrendered calmly on the Courthouse corner and joked he was seeking supper as the officer announced the arrest.
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Athens County
James Walker
Stewart
Wayne Wingett
Wingett
Walker
Weather and crime brief on June forecast and lynching incident
The Weather Bureau forecast for Olo Valley predicts showers Tuesday and again Thursday or Friday with warm conditions at week start. Great Lakes region expected mainly fall weather with local showers and a likely cool trend later. In Union, Dan Jenkins, a Black man, was lynched by a mob near town after an alleged assault on two white women. authorities hunted for a second suspect until capture.
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Washington
United States Weather Bureau
Olo Valley
Great Lakes
Union, & C
Dan Jenkins
Here
Wikea
Mek
Wickersham Commission May Be Disbanded Over Funding
Washington reports indicate the Wickersham Commission on law enforcement and Prohibition may be terminated if the $2400 funding is not restored. Senate leaders favor restoring the appropriation, while dry lawmakers question the commission’s value and seek to end it without a fight.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Hinwell
Manan Laters
Lilter
Devngerat
Virginie
Chsit
Cok Rie Fond
Houng
Ter Vitelis
Seiior
Ageni Hs
Jones
Senate
Commlitos
Sheppard
Deammerat
Vexan
Saiu Whey
Dryva
Chalmean Vic
Drva Ag
Hoover
Congress
Liberal sees to death for murder ii Athens County
A chaotic note reports a man killed four children by throwing them from a 400 foot cliff in Athens County. The article describes a second attack following the incident and notes ongoing coverage across local pages.
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Athens County
Miles County
Nelsonville
Athens Society News
Logan
Cleveland
Chance
Community News
Scioto Valley Traction Abandons Line in Ohio
Stockholders of Scioto Valley Traction Co ratified directors proposal to abandon the Chillicothe via Lancaster and Circleville line by widespread vote. The Utilities Commission may sanction the move as buses augment service to meet requirements. The firm began in 1905 with two cars, one burned requiring refinancing.
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Columbus
Sergio Valley Traction Company
Chillicoths
Lancaster
Circleville Ly A
Utilities Commission
Ines
Aml
Incomplete Travel Notes From Mexico Trip
Fragmented OCR text shows a jumbled June report mentioning Mexico City and references to names like Raber and McCormick. The legible parts hint at a trip completion and remarks on achievements, but critical details are missing. The article lacks a coherent event or clear outcomes to summarize.
Deranged Killer Sprang Ends Tragic Family On Cliff
Raymond Sprang of Ansonia, a World War veteran, enraged and distraught, attacked his wife and four children then leaped to a fatal ledge. Firemen, police, and bystanders rallied as Sprang taunted rescuers during a 15 minute standoff before dying on the rocky face near Westville.
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Craw
Canehit
Robert Cahut
Audie Boorter
Hayman
Srutaklanc
Willlim Harne
William Barube
Sprang
Lerube
Fowerby
Viresuan
Barube
Haymond Sprang
Ansonia
Theo
Palaing
aApm
Escape story fragment in chaotic Neuths report
An unclear item reports an escape event with car and maritime references. Names and specifics are garbled, leaving only fragmented hints of a fugitive escape and possible pursuit. The readable details are insufficient for precise attribution or outcome.
Tinkham Steps Into The Open In Senate Controversy
Washington reports a heated exchange over Bishop Cannon Teproanrivhs Teprint proposals. The controversy centers on Medial reform and party lines as Republican leaders face pressure over votes and actions.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
Mloragiarly
Chohiin
Wunnan
Prater
New York
Capitailon
Mr Hatseedn
Alee
Coreens
Satan
Open Boat Journey to New York Ends in Safe Arrival
Johnson and 21 year old passenger Florence from Bermuda sailed a 15 foot open skiff toward New York with only a pocket compass. After two days of rough seas and a shark encounter Florence was saved by swimming back to the craft as they neared Barnegat Bay Light. They reached the Brooklyn base pier in the 124 mile trip, then proceeded to New York. In Bombay a general strike was ordered by the National Congress War Council, triggering police action and demonstrations.
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New York
Evening Journal
Russia
Noel, Lowley
Joseph Movzinaki
Rusnisa
Pelety
Moyzinski
Sowtey
Ranish
Catherine May
Elizabeth Ring
Lowley
Boston
Frank J. Page
Long Inland City
N. Y
Page
Ub-Berek Dalingoh
Jovence Smith
Worth
Bermuda
Brooklyn
Turley
Johnson
Nova Scotia
Florence
Akift
Barnegat Bay
Bombay
National Congress
Egplanjade Moaidan
Athens County Execute Renders First Local Death
A garbled report claims James Litters, a prisoner at Ohta Tenitentiary, faced execution as part of a major case tied to Harry Green of York Township. Details are unclear amid the damaged text.
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James Litters
Athens County
Harry Green
York Township
Three Alleged Day Agents of Ohio Arrested
A report from near Nelsonville details the arrest of three alleged day agents linked to Lin Sinte Prahint. Police say a roadster accident along River Road injured a Green girl, with Shearer, Tripeth, and Beetham detained after a ride with four Deanville girls.
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Ohio
Nelson Vila
Souz
Lin Sinte Prahint
Nelwonville
Potter
Ubtefurge Medicigien
Prahees Coreen
Wes
Tate
Shearer
Allietos
Ohlo
Uae
Eqaert
Monk Chiat Titeanan
Olio
Attler
Havada
Ragarda
Tripteel
Beethamaniel
Runwell Shearer
Focal
Shearer Wana
Bateman Yidha
Eugene Shetrer
Tripeth
Ac Irunk
Deanville
Bain
Doubt Over English Liquor System Affects U S Views
London officials warn England's liquor control may not translate well to the United States citing the Literary Digest Poll Dwight W Morrow's New Jersey victory and George W Wickerham's remarks on licensing. Also reported five bodies found from a Toledo boating tragedy and related clues.
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London
England
United States
United Kingdom
Alliance For Suppression
Literary Digest
Dwight W. Morrow
New Jersey
George W. Wickeraham
Haston
Atanco
Warden Tries to Save Life of a Model
A warden attempted to save the life of a condemned inmate named Literak at the Nelsonville prison. The man, born in Kentucky, faced execution by electric chair after his defense failed and witnesses included newspapermen and guards. He kissed the chaplain and witnesses before the current was applied, dying at 9:10 p.m. and his funeral was held Saturday.
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Columbia
Evith
Herene
bin Elster
der Alyter
Stump
Columbita
Diared
Leto
Litterat van Chron Dyning
K. B. Wall
Chautain
Krump
Te Swenzy
Cotinehus
Execuder
Pastora
Auards
Walterat
Thomas
Awerzy
Gs Dt
Liftern
Hia Dory
I L. Stout
Nelsonville
Ruhere
Sanford Liters
Snake Hatton
Iman
Miohtsieny
Toy Welsonvit
du Othe Mnake
Fis
SONY
Hatter
Ax x Dumberman
Ourdur
Freer
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Ohio Board of Clemency
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Louis A. Thiel
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Wickersham
House
Juan
Repaudeau
News Index
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Mears
X Wa
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Lawrence Corfiakex
Cengus Pepatt
Hp ‘Mente
Jae Maw
Scioto Valley Traction Firm
Mexico
Raber
Yisheick
McCormict
Perens & Optomera Nelsonville
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Raymond Spring
Ant
Thayer
Hoory
Westsville
New Tiftven
Jan
Alherr
Jenkina
Belek
Tinkham
Cannon
Athens
Toledo
Lune
Plete
Erie
Tia Eatin
Boley
Warden
Alter Susott
Suierstall Witter
Wikies
Mynte V. Canper
Olio Tien
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Tere
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Gegrad Willania
Blackdack
Aed
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