Death Penalty Looms in Leopold Case at Marshall
In a packed courtroom Chief Justice John Saveris weighs the fate of youths Nuttin Leopold and Richart Leet as the state argues for the death penalty. Prosecutor Morévall and defense attorney Darrow present divergent appeals while witnesses recount the crime. The trial hinges on the judge’s ruling, with the century-old case drawing wide attention.
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United Press Criminal
Cica CA
Dextt
Bithy
Bobby Franite
Justi John Saverls
Twenbe
Nuttin ‘Leopold
Ovid Richi Lochting
Penitentiary
Fort Marshall
Morstiall
Wolces
Vincent Hale
Avery
Pir Wreke
Morévall
Niay
Ixichtird
Oskerd
Opler
Marshall
Marance Darrow
Defenise
Farseay Lok
Miursbail
Darrow
Manhull
Altick
Crowe
Love of Uproar Blamed on Firebug in New York
Fire Marshal Thomas Brophy reports George Gustin, 26, confessed to setting fires in unoccupied dwellings amid a citywide uproar. Gustin claims he aimed to cause chaos and will be charged today. injuries not reported, he was held for hospital observation. Witnesses described screams, sirens, and thick smoke as fires spread.
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United Press
Washington
Laboulette Jeduers
Congress
Rhode Island
Ile
Fou
Provideme
Colt
Rime Ishin
Massachusetts
William Pelkey
New York
George Gustin
Thomas B
Brophy
Guntow
John Finucan Dies Today at Gould Street Home
John J Finucan died at his Gould street residence this morning. He leaves a wife and daughter, Mrs Nina Stainman of Bele, two sisters Mrs A Hoffiing and Mrs Rich, and Graham of Corry, two brothers James Finnell of Buffalo and Don Pimtenri of Corny. He was employed by Rogers Steel Company. Funeral arrangements to follow.
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John J Finnean
Gould Street
Iuuphter
Nina Stainman
Bele
Sisners
A. Hoffiing
Mea. Rich
Graham
Corry
James Finnell
Buffalo
Don Pimtenri
Corny
Finnean
Rogers Steel Company
Tnner
Kinilly
Stitches in Heart Save Life of Injured Youth
In Utica New York a 13 year old youth named Charles Marts was shot in the chest. Doctors operated at the emergency hospital and closed the heart wound with three stitches stopping the blood flow. He rested easily and favorable prospects were reported.
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Nurpalo
N.Y
Charles Marts
Fred Rick
P. Don Wai
Race for Texas Governorship In Singular Campaign
The Dallas race centers on Mrs Mir Junt Ferguson wife of impeached governor Jamie Percy Som with anti Klan and family vindication themes. Robertson of Dallas challenges Ferguson, arguing her election would reenact Farmer Jim’s impeachment and misuses of state funds amid a Ku Klux Klan endorsement in a crowded Democratic primary.
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United Press
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Mir Junt Ferguson
Jamies Percysom
Toyet
Democratic Party
Seth 4
Terglaoy
Ter Say
Pulis
Robertson
Ku Klux Klan
Merguson
Father Jim
Ferguson
Felix D. Robertson
Nika
Farmer
Woman killed when buggy struck by auto near Cambridge
Mrs George Vader, 74, of near Draket Mills, Cornwall district, died instantly when the buggy she rode in was hit by a motor car driven by Thomas Minie of Salon Ohio on a main road to Cambridge. The rear wheel allegedly pierced the vehicle, causing fatal injuries before medical aid could arrive.
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George Vader
Draket Mills
Cambridge
Thomas Miniy
Salon Ohio
Columbus Annual Picnic At Mather Park In Full Swing
Corry residents gathered for the Columbus borough picnic at Mather Park. A fire program ran throughout the day with dancing and other entertainments planned for the evening.
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Columbus
Mather Park
Several Cory Cases On Sept Court Calendar
Several Corey cases are included among eighty eight to be precanted to the September grand jury when it convenes the first Monday next month. Foster will face the grand jury on larceny and auto theft. Gordon faces charges of vehicle theft and drunken driving. Jackson to stand grand jury on aggravated assault. Cohen’s case tied to a November auto accident on Hart Creek Road. Al and Mrs George Stevens face default and docket issues. Names and charges appear for multiple suspects awaiting September grand jury action.
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Corey
Foster
Guy Gordon
Jaehen
Bat Ler Cohen
Hart Creek Road
Vni
Gon
J. B. Durbin
George’ Stevens
Dartery
Comet
Gare Gordon
Lacs
Brients
Ifkur
Henry Hurrell
Mesa
Anthony Mate Jelous
Sol
Mem Nis
Vegetation on Mars Shown by Observations at Lowell Observatory
Lowell Observatory reports two dark Martian regions near the equator expanding since spring in southern hemisphere seasons. The areas, named Mare Sirinum and Mare Cimmerium, cover about 700 million acres combined, likened to potential wheat yields of over twenty-one billion bushels if real vegetation existed. Dr and Mrs N Troy Gillette and family stay at Thomas and Islands, New York.
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United Press
Lowell Observatory
Mars
Lowell
Presidential candidates in briefings and travel notes
Coolidge spends morning fishing in Vermont woods as reporters tail. Davis and La Follette focus on campaign prep at home bases in Locust Valley and campaigning plans. Wheeler arrival hinted, La Follette to join if Wheeler arrives early.
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Pietinedt Coolidge
Vermont
Jumehcon
Ohn
LaFollette
Wheeler
TaFollette
Coolidge Visits Boyhood Scenes in Plymouth
President Coolidge tours his boyhood surroundings in Plymouth. He visits the countryside thickets and favorite fishing spots, stops at his cousin Diels rows home, and reviews the Home Town Cyclo Club HQ. The Home Town Club plans a 14,000 member reach as the President and his father Colonel John J Coolidge address the gathering.
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United Press
Plymouth
Nis
Diels Rows
Pismonth
John J Moolidge
Juirlor
Cosside
Gerveray Dawes
Annual Chamber of Commerce Election Ballot Deadline
Ballots for the annual Chamber of Commerce election must be returned to the Municipal Building by 7 o clock Thursday evening. The notice lists nominees for Class ACP and Class BA directors and notes the directors chosen will elect the officers in a formal meeting to follow.
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Chamber of Commerce
Oelock
TL Warnes
Rosny
Doane
Harrison Fl
Keypel
Poe Whittlesey
Seldles Clase
Babbitt
Giiswold
EJ Lew
F BR Westley
Richards and Lunter win in fourth round doubles championship
In Brookline Massachusetts on August 20 Olympic doubles champions Vin cent Richards and Francis YT Lunter defeated Australian duo Norman Brookes and Richard Schlessinger in the fourth round with scores 88 68.
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United Press
Brookline
Mass
Vincent Richards
Francis ‘Yt Lunter
Norman E. Brookes
Richard Schlessinger
Davis Follows Chief Slogan in Rough Campaign Walk
New York August 2 United Prose reports Democratic candidate Davis will sharpen his campaign style with a tougher stump approach. Managers push a punchy Sea Girl themed speech and plan western stops from Wheeling to Denver to rally farmers and secure strong labor support. Davis aims for Chicago as a temporary HQ with shuttle trips to key western stops before Labor Day.
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United Prose
New York
John Ayard
New Jerse
Claristire
Davis
Tovie
Hurt
Shearn
Tess
Wheeling
WoVa
West
Denver
Des Myines
Chica
Chautauqua Renewal Approved After Successful Year
The article reports Chautauqua securing next year’s program, with Wil m Sterling and the Oceanic Quintette appearing, and local leaders Bentley and L R Titlhny acting as guarantors. Twenty local men signed to back the contract, aiming for full funding this afternoon. Attendance was strong and the city program's outfit will move to Putissutayney for upcoming week.
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Tas Yenie
Wilm Sterling ‘Battis
Qweele
Gusior
Much Pratt
Chautacqua
Inchiding
Bentley
L R Titlhny
Newt
Putissutayney
Death Notice: Charles P. Whaley 74 at West Spring Creek
Charles P. Whaley, 74, died at his home at West Spring Creek at 7 o'clock. He is survived by his wife and children. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 24 at 2 o'clock from Cobb's Horners. Interment will be in Bayt Branch.
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Charles P. Whaley
West Sprite Creek
Elploy
Cobb
Horner
Bayt Branch
Higher Coal Prices Seen As Winter Demand Rises
Washington August 20 The price of coal is expected to rise as winter demand grows. The National Roundtable warns of potential freight congestion and supply strains if railroads cannot meet peak seasonal needs, with anthracite and bituminous prices fluctuating but generally rising toward April.
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United Press Washington
National Roundfiges
Nere
Nations Coal Association
Daneia
Pommeres
Hearing Postponed In Assault Case Of Warret Girl
The hearing for Mise Wit nia Das, a Warret area girl accused of assaulting her grandmother, was postponed for a few days at Warret. District Attorney LeRoy Eddy, absent, requested the delay and will not have the case heard until he returns.
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Mise Wit Nia Das
Columbus
Warret
LeRoy Edd
Rony the Fite Andl
Weather and flight delays as winds halt world aviators
East coast temperatures rose by about 10 degrees in 24 hours with showers in the city and surrounding areas. In Reykjavik strong winds forced another postponement of the American around the world flight, with a planned takeoff to Frederiksdal Greenland slated for tomorrow.
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Viemnits
Sy United Prear
Reykjavik
Iceland
Frederiksdal
Greenland
Scout camp visit ends as families return home
Blureice Shoup Elmer Christensen and Richard Miller wrap two weeks at Consolatita Scout camp with Mrs John Knopf and her young daughter Mable Line who arrived home today after visiting friends and Stefaniver in Gliveland Miss Patricia Salter of Ene came for a short visit with Marua Bloomfield.
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Blureice Shoup
Elmer Christensen
Richard Miller
Consolatita
John Knopf
Mable Line
Stefaniver
Nd Gliveland
Patricia Salter
Ene
Marua Bloomfield
Today’s Five Best Radio Features
Radio listings note KDKA Pittsburgh 8 p m Eastern features with five top slots. WOR Newark 7 to 10 p m Eastern runs three hours of dance music. WCAP Washington 7:30 p m Eastern hosts the United States Army Band concert. WOC Davenport 8 p m Central presents an organ recital. KPO San Francisco 8 p m Pacific coast presents a Scotch program.
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KDKA
Pittsburgh
WOR
Newark
WCAP
Washington
United States Army Band
WOC
Davenport
KPO
San Francisco
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