Trial reveals mental state of Leopold and Loeb defense
In Chicago court today Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold faced testimony on their motives and state of mind from Dr. Church and Dr. Patrick Frank, with emphasis on whether their crime showed a mental abnormality and if a ransom motive influenced the murder of Robert Franks. The proceedings included expert opinions on compensation, confessions, and the defendants’ reactions to witness accounts as the prosecution sought mitigation and the defense argued for diminished responsibility.
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Che Cago
Richard Roch
Nihan Leopard
Richard Loeb
Murdar
Robert Franks
Barrick
John S Sharkie
Y Avorney
Patrick
Ifort
Talliseise
Scarhors
Ty Patie
de Patrick
Loeb
de Archibald
Church
Hyestid Leupold
Atorgy
Ranenmn
Lenpolit
Sayer
Ransom
Seth
Yapians
Nies
Lusch
Leopold
Locb
Chile
Chere
Chicago
Auto Crash Reported on Concord Road West of Layell’s Station
A serious automobile accident on Concord Road west of Layell’s Station left one or more people badly hurt. Efforts to identify the drivers were ongoing as of this afternoon. The vehicle reportedly left the road and damaged a fence after veering off.
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Concord Road
Afm
Consord
Layell's
Maker Surf
Columbus May Surrender Its Borough Charter
Local taxpayers in Pohwmbaw and Columbus attend a Saturday night meeting to discuss returning Columbus from borough to township government. Residents fear road projects, new bridge costs, and state-imposed improvements if the borough status ends.
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Columbus
Warren County Borough
Asyaxpayers
Pohwmbaw
Heer
Hursuigh
Rommise Sierers
Waren
Pasos
Hoth Columbus
Bell
Colembus Tas
Lattar
Tillo
Wightville
Nolumbus Juromierty
Pocketbook issue dominates Coolidge message
United Press dispatch reports President Coolidge stressing economy in government and lower taxes to curb inflation and boost business. He calls for strict enforcement of laws and condemns wasteful spending while signaling unity with Republicans in upcoming notification ceremonies.
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Washington
Joolidge
Coring. Com
Chuldgete
Honesee
Davis
Butler
Republican National
Resuming Offensive On Tax Delinquents In Erie
A new drive to collect back taxes was announced, with Collector Gordon leading efforts and promising action against delinquents. At a court hearing before Alderman Bassey Erie, a husband and wife faced assault charges linked to the tax case, while Mrs Stevenie faced arrest after a drinking incident and a 1928 assessment dispute clouded further proceedings. The city intends similar legal steps to force payment from delinquents, with notices and enforcement likely to escalate.
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Gordum
Sterns
Bassey
Erie
Erie Cour
Stevenie
Jer
Rushiindt
Delinquents
Jenay
Molleetay Gore
Missing bride was instructor at Allegheny village
Erie August 19 search for Mary Alma Tobin Cooley a former McKeesport teacher and Allegheny Village instructor who vanished from a local Erie hotel after a six day marriage to Herbert McConley. Police and private detectives search hospitals depots and stations for her. husband suspects mental lapse from overwork.
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Pittsburgh
Herbert McConley
Erie
Cooley
Mary Alita Tobi
McKeesport
Meadville
Allegheny Villege
Oodle
Tle Wilé
Palice Hensinday
Siman
Herbert M Zuoley
Mary Alma Tobin
Dry Offiers Attacked After Liquor Raid in East Cleveland
East Cleveland police hunted a mob after seven dry officers were assaulted following a raid. John Connors was beaten unconscious and hurled from a car as the attackers fired shots. Officers seized two half pints of liquor from a garage during the disturbance. Mrs N F Greish and son Edwin left for Titusville to attend the fair.
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Cleveland
East
Nquor
John Connors
Fis Inurlys
Mie
Itry
Fonnety
Nea
Florence McKinney Admits Plan to Marry While Girl Is Dead
Miss Florence McKinney, jailed in Berrien County, confessed to luring Cora Raber to a thicket near Hert and implicating Emil Zapke in the crime. Zapke, her fiancé, aided by driving the victim to the scene, then left her, believing she would die. Sheriff Bridgeman reports the case centers on a motive to marry another man.
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Hert
Sherif
Cor
Gallen
Gora
Fimil
Cora
Emil Zlipke
Emil
Ziapke
Davis Wins Two Nominations In Ohio Primary
In Cleveland Aug 18 former Governor Margy L Davis captured the Republican nomination for governor in Tuesday's Ohio primary. Davis led Joseph L Setber, described as the Klan candidate, by a wide margin. He will face Democratic nominee Vic Domoney, who won easily. Davis and Domoney had run for governor in 1920 and 1904 with Davis succeeding at the polls in the latter race.
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Cleveland
Margy L Dave
Joseph L. Setber
Davis
Vic Domikey
Domney
Carma Thompsin
Blanden Named Junior High Principal by School Board
The School Board held a regular meeting last night naming M J Blanden as principal of the new junior high school. Several elementary principals were approved and other routine staff actions approved including a home economics teacher appointment at Perryburg and arranging for new seating and science room upgrades.
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Blanden
Union City
Schoal
Sehool
Presta
Farne
Ma Terrill
Abigh Senoor
Harrisburg
Virginia Pore
Perrysburg
Hemstriet
Elizabeth Ranney
Concord
Leon
Brown
Fairview
Grannie Grant
Washiington
Livermore
Rob Palmer
Schont Ilistrot
Lnard
Rusterholtz Eletire Mimpany
Brig
Pew
Vhuntin High School
GH. Gordo
Awepter
Ale
Campaig Dod
Sharp quake jolts Japan near Nagoya shocks cities
A sharp earthquake centered near Nagoya Hyasia halted activities in several cities and sent residents into streets. The tremor was strong enough to throw dishes but caused no reported damage or loss of life. Seismologist Nakamura, who predicted the quake weeks earlier, said it originated about two miles southwest of Nagoya. Mrs J Wilson and Mrs H Feldhus traveled to Titusville for the fair this week.
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United Flask Torio
Japan
Nagoya
Kyat
Otage
Nakamura
Nago
Kidnapped Child Recovered After Mountain Orchard Search
In Uniontown Pennsylvania a child named Mary Ketherie MileNell aged tam was found safe after a nighttime search in a mountain orchard. Investigators and volunteers traced the disappearance to a lurking party and coordinated a rescue despite heavy storm and mosquito exposure.
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Uniontown
Marcellis Lewellyn
Dass Mountain
Herland
Mary Ketherie MileNell
Tam
Dwa
Avenie
Vrossburge Suntay
Tay
Dr J C Ribler Named Medical Inspector in Schools
Dr J C Ribler was named medical inspector of the schools by the Board of Education. He will start work at the beginning of the fall term, replacing Dr No Troy Gillette who declines the post. The new salary is 4000 annually, and Ribler is expected to handle health duties among city students. County health authorities recently named Ribler to the role.
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J. —Ribler
Edaratin
Kibler
No Troy Gilléite
Board of Education
Killer
Echoo
Hits
Davis Pleased With Reception At Clarksburg
New York reports John W. Davis greatly encouraged by the reception in Clarksburg and ready to cooperate with his national committee for a vigorous campaign. He will confer with Senator Key Pitman about tour itinerary and plan speeches including the Democratic state convention in Columbus on August 26. Davis, wife, Nye, and staff returned to New York, then to Locust Valley with data for the speaking tour. multiple party leaders to be met today.
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New York
Clarksburg
John W. Davis
National Committee
Key Pitman
Columbus
Ohio
Davis
Locust Valley
Sheen Hall Nuptials Held This Afternoon
Miss Ruth Halle daughter of Mrs. Fred Hall and Howard J. Sheen were united in marriage at St Elizabeth's rectory by Rev Fr V Reiser this afternoon. Attendants were Dorothy Loveland and Waller Sweet. Bride wore lavender and carried a bouquet. couple will reside later and plan August return. Both are well regarded in the community with many friends offering congratulations.
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Ruth Halle
Fred Hall
East Wayne Street
Howard J. Sheen
St. Elizabeth’s
V . Reiser
Dorothy Loveland
Waller
Anan
Preving
Sheeiy
Sheen
Hines Named Army Commander Successor to Pershing
Major general John L. Hines, close to General Pershing in policy, will take command of the army when Pershing retires on September 15. Hines led the first brigade of the first division at Cantigny, where American forces stunned the German army.
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Washington
Neval John L. Hines
Pershing
Hines
Cantigny
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