Notorious Leopold and Loeb Killings Shocks Nation
Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr confess to abducting and murdering 14 year old Frank Franks in a premeditated crime described as one of the most cunning and brutal in history. The pair, both in their teens, planned the ransom with care and the motive linked to intellectual prowess.
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Richard Loeb
Sears, Roebuck
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Franks
Rano
Ionatre
Loeb
University of
Stricken Gloomy Cells Prisoners Wilt in Trial Drift
Chicago May 8 1 The two youths Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb admitted killing 14 year old Robert Franks in a crime described as just for fun They faced first degree murder charges as state officials prepared for a coroner inquest and the county grand jury to convene. Wealthy families influence and defense plans surrounded the case as doctors psychiatrists and alienists prepared opinions for courtroom arguments.
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ICAGO
Nathan Leopold
Richard
Robert
Robert We
Mon‘llam
County Grand
Inews
Crowe
Chicago
Leopold
Cers
Ant
Aegraches
Attac
Benumre
Leove
Efenne
Bachrach
Son of Broker Drowns in Lake Near Worthington
Campbell Meeker 27 son of Claud Meeker a well known state broker, drowned while fishing on a lake at the Meeker estate near Worthington north of Columbus. He fell from an embankment into the water. a nearby farmer pulled the scum from the water. Police and officers spent five hours attempting to revive him. Meeker had risen in brokerage circles after World War service and was named for former Gov. James Campbell whose secretary father had served on the state executive chair.
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Columbus
Campbell Meeker
Claud Meeker
Meeker
Worthington
James Campbell
Campbell
U I Election Doubtful Amid Conflicting Returns
In Indianapolis Indiana leaders of rival International Typographical Union factions issued conflicting unofficial returns from officer elections. Lynch faction claims a 2000 vote lead while Howard supporters predict a 3000 vote majority for Howard who currently holds office. Full unofficial returns expected Monday.
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Indianapolis
Ind
International Typographical Union
James Lynch
Administration
Charles Howard
Howard
Boys drown as boat capsizes near Island Park dam
In Dayton two youths, Thomas Berry aged 14 from Dayton and Louis Morrow aged 16 from Piqua, capsized in a Stillwater river dam incident. Berry died despite resuscitation efforts while Morrow was rescued with minor injuries.
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Dayton
Thomas Berry
Louis Morrow
Piqua
Island Park
Morrow
Berry
Slayer Freed Under New Mexican Justification Decree
In Mexico City an engineer shot his wife and a man in the street, killing both, then was released 12 hours later under a Procurators of Justice decree declaring homicide justifiable to protect life or honor. The incident occurred on a principal thoroughfare and reflects the new statute cited.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Procurators of Justice
Woman Chews Electric Bulb in Jail Attempt
Mrs Margaret Cook Patti 28, jailed for threatening her sister in law Angeline Patti, tried to kill herself by chewing an incandescent light bulb torn from her cell socket in Sandusky. Doctors say she will recover.
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Sandusky
Margaret Cook Patti
Erie County
Angeline Patti
GOP Promises Strong Campaign Program
Cleveland May 81 Chairman John T Adams of the National Republican committee outlined the party platform to be adopted at the upcoming convention. He said it will praise Republican achievements under Harding and Coolidge, address national problems, and set a practical program. William M Butler, Coolidge’s campaign head, will arrive from the White House with the platform and potential vice presidential nominee. Final convention plans were accelerating over the weekend.
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Coolidge
Adams
William M. Butler
White House
Butler
Daugherty to Appear Friday for Testimony
Former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty was ordered by the Wheeler Brookhart committee to testify next Friday as it closes its three month probe of the Justice Department. The panel heard a disrupted session and a heated exchange over immunity.
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Washington
Harry M. Daugherty
Department of Justice
Congress
Wheeler-Brookhart Committee
Daugherty
Paul Howland
Holland
Brookhart
Iowa
Howland
Harry Daugherty
Gaston B. Meana
England Concedes West Virginia Gubernatorial Primary
E. T. England conceded the Republican primary defeat in West Virginia to Howard M. Gore and telegrammed congratulations. He pledged support, urging friends to back Gore and the Republican banner with loyalty for victory.
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Charleston
W. Va
E. T. England
Howard M. Gore
England
Coolidge
Goff
Gore
West Virginia
Baptists Endorse World Court Resolution at Convention
The Northwestern Baptist Convention adopted a resolution backing the world court proposed by former President Harding. Copies were sent to Secretary of State Hughes and the chairman of the foreign relations committee.
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Milwackee
Northern Baptist Convention
Harding
Hughes
Foreign Relations Committee
Justice Courts to Fight for Lives in Ohio
In Columbus on May 31 the Association of Justices of the Peace and Constables of Ohio vows to continue opposing moves to abolish justice of the peace courts. They defend juries and condemn attempts to replace squires courts with municipal tribunals, criticizing law enforcement and prohibitions while noting political overtones in the state.
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Crabbe
A. B. Correll
Canton
Association
Donahey
Justices of the Peace Courts
Steubenville
Justices Courts
Isaac M. Mositer
Ross County
State Bar Association
Justices
Battling Frank Tinney and the Lady Imogene Opens on Broadway
New York drama begins with a swooning heroine in an arm chair and a menacing villain practicing left hooks on a court attendant. The curtain rises on a great court room scene in the latest Broadway play as the leading lady enters Magistrate Goodman’s court in dramatic fashion.
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New York
Frank Tinney
Imogene
Daily News Contest Promises $3000 In Prizes
Ads inviting Canton Daily News readers to enter an amateur ad writing contest outline the rules and emphasize knowing the advertised products. The call urges researching store offerings and advantages to craft persuasive copy for the contest.
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Daily News
Canton Daily News
Milk Price Cut in Cleveland Reported
Milk prices were reduced by two cents per quart after a conference in Cleveland between representatives of The Ohio Farmers' Cooperative Milk Association and Cleveland Distributors. Delivered milk drops to 12 cents per quart and store milk to 10 cents.
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Cleveland
Ohio Farmers’ Cooperative Milk Association
Cleveland Distributors
Bishop Brown Guilty In Heresy Trial
In Cleveland Bishop William Montgomery Brown is found guilty by Episcopal bishops of heresy for rejecting literal creation and miracles. He vows to continue his fight and declares the trial far from over as he faces the end of his life.
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Cleveland
Episcopal
William Montgomery Brown
Bishop Brown
Movie houses to open today in Canton
Canton motion picture theaters resume Sunday showings after two months closed for illegal Sunday operations. The Valentine and Meyers Lake Park theater had suspended fines and await further charges. Managers pleaded guilty to violations. Judge Bowman imposed $25 and costs.
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Valentine
Meyers Lake Park
Playhouse
American Air Squadron Resumes Earth Circumnavigation
The three U S air cruisers took off from Kasumigara near Tokyo at 2 10 a m led by Lieut Lowell W Smith after Major Frederick Martin left the flight due to accidents They flew in V formation toward the China Sea and landed at Kushimoto Wakayama prefecture about 100 miles south of Tokyo en route to Nagashi the next overnight stop
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America
Kasumigara
Here
Nagashi
Lowell W. Smith
Frederick Martin
China Sea
Kasumigura
Pacific
Kurile Islands
Japan
United States
Toikio
Kushimoto
Wakayama
Foreign policy clash looms at Republican convention
Washington May 81 The rift between President Coolidge and Senate Republicans over U S adherence to the permanent world court tests the party's foreign policy unity. Democrats back Coolidge while Pepper pushes a separate plan diverging from the League. The showdown at Cleveland will shape the platform and party prestige.
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Cleveland
Senate Republicana
Senate
Coolidge
Harding-Howkes
Plot Claims Target Coolidge Aide and Daugherty Case
Alexander L. Fink of Buffalo says a planned frame against former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty was devised by Senator Wheeler with support from Senator Brookhart and whiskey money. He pledges to reveal letters appointing him as investigator to papers and seeks impeachment of Wheeler and Brookhart.
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Coolidge
Frank Vanderlip
Wheeler
R Brookhart
Senate
Daugherty
Alexander L. Fink
Buffalo
N. Y
King
Roxie Stinson
Jesse Smith
Kink
Harry M. Daugherty
Fink
United States
United States Senate
Brookhart
Wheeler-Brookhart
Week's Weather Forecast for Ohio Valley and Great Lakes
The Weather Bureau forecast showers for Monday or Tuesday and again near the end of the week. Otherwise the period should be generally fair. Temperatures near or slightly below normal across the region.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Ohio Valley
Great Lakes
Japanese protest over new immigration exclusion policy
The Japanese government protested the new immigration exclusion measure approved by Congress and President Coolidge. Ambassador Hanihara urged U S reconsideration, arguing it discriminates against Japan and violates international understandings and the gentlemen's agreement. The State Department released the note in part, stressing equal opportunity and fairness in international relations.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Coolidre
Titugheshy M. Hanihara
Tokyo
Hanthara
Japan
La Follette Returns to Fight in Senate
Senator Robert M. La Follette returns to Congress and blocks adjournment plans. He pushes for action on the Progressive railroad program by pressing the Interstate Commerce Commission for a favorable report on the Howell Barkley bill abolishing the Railroad Labor Board, a key point in revisionary railroad legislation.
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Wabilington
Robert M. LaFollette
Congress
laFollette
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
Howell Barkley
Railroad Labor Board
Grand Jury Reconvenes to Finish Rath Hunter Murder Probe
The grand jury will reconvene in mid June to finish the Rath Hunter murder investigation and review new cases. In its first session more than 70 witnesses were heard on the Hunter case but no verdict reached. An ongoing inquiry aims to produce further testimony and may require additional witnesses.
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Rath Hunter
Hunter
Cemple
Nesser
Fishermen Cut Army Post Cable At Manila
Manila June 1 Japanese fishermen cut the cable linking Corregidor United States Army post in Manila to the mainland. Authorities say the cable, containing heavy copper wire, was probably cut to obtain material for anchoring boats or strengthening fish traps.
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Corregidor United States Army Post
Wits
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