Death Sentence for Chicago Whim Slayer is Unique
August Yorel, 27, dubbed the Whim Slayer, killed Lyle Perfort after a traffic dispute. Judge Otto Kerner sentenced him to death in the electric chair, to be carried out April 18, marking a rare Chicago death sentence in two decades and a rare legal case in the era. The verdict followed three days of deliberation, with Kerner visibly affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lyle Per- Feroud
Otto Kerner
Criminal Court
Zermer
Vogel
Kerner
Jose Tee
President Hoover Heads Offshore Fishing Trip
President Hoover leaves Washington for a Florida coast fishing trip with Mrs Hoover and a party that includes Justice Harlan F. Stone and aides. The plan calls for attaching his personal car to a regular through train, sailing from Long Key on the vessel The Saunterer, with return anticipated February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fab
Mire Boover
Jeft
Fshing
Florida
Arcond
Long Koy
Hoover
Harlan F
Lawrence Richey
Allen Buchanan
Myra McGrath
Mildred
Long Key
Jes Beam
Jeremiah Midank
Ploride
Silence Ends? Wilkins Letter Warns of 12 Month Absence
Adelaide reports a public letter from Antarctic explorer Sir Hubert Wilkins written from Montevideo before his departure. He warns that if no word in 12 months a rescue may be too late and urges no risky rescue attempts while expecting help if he is lost. He notes crew quality and safety gear and places the expedition near Deception Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
South Australia
Hubert Wilkins
Montevideo
Uruguay
Antarctic
Sir Hubert
Ale
Broken Sea
Melville
Wilkins-Hearst
Deception Islands
Scoresby
Polar
$500 Offered For Abe Cohen's Life In Court
Two witnesses testified in intermediate court that Robert Ray claimed no standing $500 offer for Abe Cohen, former Chicago detective, while Harry Wilson’s robbery case tied Carl Carney to the crime. Ray pled guilty to robbing Wilson and was sentenced to ten years. Carney denied involvement, claiming Ray acted alone and that they had argued over the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ray
Charleston
Chicago
Irving A. Cohen
Storm Center
Jeanie Smith
Cloyd Carney
Carney
Ray
Harry Wilson
Cohen
Anus
Max
Ray Yiend
Wilson
Ad & Wittens Age
Cheriston
Ohio
Cohén
Brith
Rey
D. L. Salisbury
Arville Hackmany
House Passes Bill Shifting Dry Law Unit
The House passed the Williamson Bill to move the prohibition bureau from the treasury to the justice department. Opposition was light though Michigan Republican Cramton called the provision trifling and potentially harmful to enforcement. The bill would place all bureau employees under civil service rules except key leaders and attorneys.
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Washington
Pec
Irs
Hoovers
Tey
House
Williamson Mil
Prohibittion Bureau
Treasury
Justice Department
Benator Wheeler
Montnnk
Montkean
State Judiciary Committee
By & Wet
Ex- Penditures Committee
Prohibition
Cramton
Michigan
Civil Service Law
Representaton
Clancy
Secretary of the Treasury
Indictments Return in Cabell County Biases and Childers
Cabell County grand jury issues 118 indictments including three true bills accusing Adron and Deon Bias and Basil Childers of robberies during the Huntington period after escape from state penitentiary. Prosecutor Lucien Blankenship says suspects not sent back to Cabell. indictments to be held. Also 87 felonies, 11 charged Harry S. Irons with embezzlement and grand larceny. Irons at liberty under assignment.
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Huntington
Cabell County
Grand Jury
Adron
Deon Bias
Agg
Basil Childers
Huntington Dietrice
Perrod
Fate
Bracon
Lucien Blankenship
Bike Brothers
Childers
Cadell County
Blankenship
Harry 8
Irons
Jackson Building and Loan Association
Liberty
Page & Part 1
Court Dismisses Deadlocked Jury In Brady Murder Trial
A jury in the John W. Brady murder case failed to reach a verdict after almost four days and nights, standing 11 to 1 for conviction. Judge Moore declared a mistrial and Brady returned to jail awaiting another trial. Brady admitted stabbing Miss Lehila Highsmith, a capitol stenographer, amid alcohol fueled turmoil.
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Aubtin
Texas
Fel
John W. Brady
Lehila Highsmith
Capitol
Brady
Keltner
J. D. More
Meltner
Moore
Dayton Moses
Defauss Counsel
Reltner
Hoge Lund
Women Escape Unhurt In M Mechen Church Fire
A fire at the Methodist Episcopal church in M Mechen swept the basement and banquet room where women were preparing a dinner for a steel company employees organization. The loss was about 1 000 dollars insured. Fire calls undetermined.
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M’mechen
M'Mechen
Tire
Methodist Episcopal Church
Clue in Death Mystery Investigated by Troopers
State troopers investigate a possible Harold Graham link to a body found in the Ohio River and buried at Portsmouth Ohio in May. Harold Graham, 19, disappeared in Pittsburgh January 17 1929. A letter from H. Graham of Fairmont asked officials to verify the claim, citing a Charleston report about John Hammond, 19, who returned home after being believed dead.
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Ohio River
Portsmouth
Pittsburgh
Harold Graham
LG. Brooks
H. Graham
Fairmont
Graham
Charleston
John Hammond
Hammond
Leipnoba
Associated Press
Tow
New York City
Los Angeles
Elizabeth Hammond
Portamouth
Ohio
Bis Newme
Dunuacy
Mellon Nations Bank
Camp Explains Role in Loudon School Controversy
County schools superintendent O Emerson Cum clarifies Camp’s role amid disputes over Loudon district finances. He disputes Dr Dunn’s claims attributing motions to Camp and explains state tax commissioner corrections on architect fees and a school site purchase.
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Loudon
O. Emerson Cum
R. H. Dunn
Kahn
Dune
Intercat
Dunn
Florence Kuta
Mr Camp
Camp
Mubn
Dr. Dunn
Milas Kuhn
Nat
Kanawha City
Camp Anid
Unemployment Policy Rapped By Guy D. Goff
Senator Guy D. Goff of West Virginia attacked the tariff policy and measures said to worsen unemployment. He argued industrial levies hurt business as job losses rose, while Senator La Follette faulted Republican inaction. Senator Fess defended administration stance as stabilizing. The debate touched tariffs, industry impact, and unemployment remedies, with party lines drawn.
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Harold Oliver
Associated Press
Washington
Ren
Republican Old Guard
Goff
Weat
Virginia
Tarollette
Gott
LaFoliette
Wisconsin
Republican Independenta
Republicn
Fess
Repuiican
Ohio
Chough
Senate
Industrias
Kertous
Borah
Idaho
Glass
Witfinle
Barksey
Kentucky
LaPollette
Kepache GOP on verge of companionate fusion in tollgate race
Republican factions in Kepache County inch toward a "companionate marriage" to avoid defections that once cost sheriffs, prosecutors, and county officers. The split pits Hallanan and Walker followers in a fragile truce, with fears a Democratic victory could entrench control of the county court and city government. The Walker camp, though smaller, holds power and demands equal spoils, while Hallanan’s stance remains uncertain as the drive opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Brobfets
Republican Party
Kepache
Walter 3. Hallanan
Henry A. Walker
Wnre
House
United States
Long Green
Mr. Hall
Changes In Constitution Divide State Voices
Legislators were invited to propose changes to the state constitution after a two day public hearing by the state constitution commission. A March 14 meeting is planned to gather views from lawmakers and constituents as the legislature resumes consideration of the state code. Proposals include replacing justice of the peace with itinerant courts of record and adopting a court of the first instance for minor matters, with defense and criticism aired by several speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Constitution Commission
Justice of the Peace
T. C. Townsend
C. W. Dillon
Fayetteville
John T. Sinus
Sinus
Justices of the Peace
Simms
Phils Etate
Board Opposes Code Provision Against State Printing Plants
The state board of control voiced opposition to a proposed code provision allowing it to maintain printing plants at state institutions. President H N Bradl iey said the board will press the legislature to amend the chapter to align with Governor Conley’s views. The board cited policy parallels to private enterprise and objected to a section requiring the public printing superintendent to supply all print needs for state offices while preserving limited authority for institutional printing under board control.
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State Board of
H. N. Bradl Iey
Conley
He Beard
Board of Control
Superintendent of Public Printing
Purge on Quarrier Street Triggers Citywide Cleanup
Police purged Quarrier Street of vice and disorder last week. Seven men labeled candy ankles were detained. mayor and chief vowed harsher action. Citizens reported fewer beggars and more legitimate business as cleanup efforts continued.
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Police Department
Quartier Street
John Britton
W. W. Wertz
Chris Brittom
Stern
Quarrier Street
Bummere Street
Millon
Tee
Triangle
Miate Légitimiate Hines
Dell Hop
Naw &Feller
Dryden Street
Suriy
Underworld
Airport to Begin Operations This Spring
Campaign to fund Charleston's new airport misses its 9325,000 goal but will press on with field improvements. Officials say work will begin immediately and the airport should be ready for operation by late spring. Subscriptions have lagged but are expected to rise this week to help complete grading drainage and field readiness.
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CHICA
Chicago
Wien
Col
Robert Bedam Randolph
Annotation of Commerce
Randel
Association of Comanerce
Col Randolph
London
Andre Tardien
Frante
Reijiro Wakstenki
Washington
Italy
Dingo Grande
Lou~don
Hale
Beary L. Stimson
Io Stimaot
MacDonald
Oriligion
United States
Harleston
Errs
Pelow Dunbar
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Brother
Abe Cohen
Life
Bad Boy
Wheeler
Williamson
Cabell
Grand ‘Jury
Bandit Trio
Talesmen
Aoe
Bec
Miss Aighemith
Atab
Troopers
Guy D. Goff
Senator
Coalition
West Virginian
LaFollette
Feas
Kanawha G.O.P
Japan
France
Hallanan
Walker
Sherif
Congressm
Nippon
Confab
Britain
Soci
Great Britain
Chequers
Stimson
Stangaore
Atlantic
Condon
Bae
Jail House
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