Boston Doctor Sheds New Light On Franks Case
Chicago Aug 4 Dr William Healy Boston psychiatrist testifying as defense alienist in the Loeb Leopold case said a childish compact linked the two youths and would lure them to commit murder again under similar conditions Healy described their relationship as a unique pathological tie with ambitions to cheat at bridge as starting point and noted Leopold's impaired judgment and Loeb's disintegration previous testimony by Dr White followed.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William Healy
Boston
Richard Loeb
Nathan F. Leopold, Jr
Robert Franks
Healy
Frannks
Loeb
Leopold
John R. Caverly
Bridge
W. A. ‘White
Washington
Leopold and Loeb hearings resume with expert testimony
The Leopold Loeb case enters its eleventh court day as Dr. William Healy prepares to testify using the Hulbert Bowman report. Healy is expected to echo Dr. William A. White on the defense side who argues a childhood fantasy and merged personalities behind the murder of Robert Franks.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John R. Caverly
Nathan Leopold Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
William Healy
Boston
Hulburt- Bowman
Leopold
Loeb
William A. White
Washington
Fireat
Judge Caverly rules on Leopold Loeb testimony in open court
In Chicago on August 4 Judge John R. Caverly overruled the state's attorney and ordered the courtroom crowded as Dr. William Healy refused to expand remarks about a childish compact between Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb. Healy pressed on with testimony while reporters were told to back away.
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Chicago
Nathan F. Leopold, Jr
Richardd Loeb
Robert Franks
William Healy
Boston
John R. Caverly
Robert E. Crowe
Judge Caverly
Indian fish feeds on insects sprayed with water
A fish in India is reported to eat insects that are first spritzed with a water drop from its mouth. The unusual feeding behavior highlights the creature’s niche in local aquatic ecosystems.
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India
Iowa Men Confess To Nine Robberies
Cedar Rapids police obtained confessions from Clyde Weidner and Melvin Halyek who admitted nine burglaries in the past two weeks. Investigators linked the crimes to a stolen pair of shoes and observed the pair changing footwear each morning. The loot is estimated around $100, with break ins including the public library and other locations.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Clyde Weidner
Melvin Halyek
Jury charges huge swindle involving Morosco Holding Co
A federal grand jury indicted seven men for using the mails to defraud investors of over 2.5 million dollars through stock sales tied to Morosco Holding Co a Delaware firm created to exploit Oliver Morosco theater and film interests Morosco long a victim whose properties totaling about 5 million were allegedly stripped by the operation star salesman William C Ames among the indicted with roles as vice president or sales manager names include George R Bentle Benjamin Levin George H Pierce George G Hanson Albert Dew Blume and George Derr
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Associated Press
New York
Federal Grand Jury
Morosco Holding Co
Oliver Morosco
United States
McCoy
Benjamin Levin
Morosco Sales Corporation
George H. Pierce
G. Harris Pierce
George G. Hanson
Levin
Albert Dew Blume
William C. Ames
George Derr
Simons Confesses Murder in Iowa Tourist Camp
Harlan Gabe Simons admitted to the July 12 killing of Orton Ferguson, a Atlanta Michigan tourist, at a West Liberty camp. He described robbery as motive, led to a full confession in front of five witnesses, with plans for a local arraignment and possible indictment. The state seeks the death penalty.
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Muscatine
Iowa
James Risden
C. R. Stafford
Harlan
Gabe) Simons
Orton Ferguson
Atlanta
Mich
West Liberty
Simons
Stanford
Catholics Organize For District Charities Meeting
A district Catholic Charities gathering at the Knights of Columbus hall outlined plans for the National Conference of Catholic Charities to be held in Des Moines September 7 through 12. John J. Byron, now of Des Moines, gave an informative talk on the charity’s purpose. Creston center elected Matt Conway general chairman with Mary Ward as general secretary and S J. Boesen as membership secretary. district includes Union Adams Ringgold Decatur Clark and Taylor counties with reps from Afton Grand River Osceola Diagonal Mt. Ayr Leon Lenox Corning and Mailloy.
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Knights of Columbus Hall
National Conference of Catholic Charities
Des Moine
John J. Byron
Des Moines
Matt Conway
Creston Center
Actress Sues Film Producer For $100000
Los Angeles Aug. 4. Prominent stage and screen figures figure in a $100000 damage suit filed by Anne Luther against J. F. White in Superior court. Luther, wife of vaudeville team member Ed Gallagher, claims White failed to meet an engagement to star her in four pictures. White counters by alleging Luther misrepresented her character.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Anne Luther
J. F. White
Miss Luther
White
Ed Gallagher
Gallagher and Shean
Iowa Couple Killed On Railroad Crossing
In Algona Iowa Mr and Mrs A P Ives were killed instantly when their touring car was struck by a fast Milwaukee freight train at the foot of a hill on the city outskirts Mrs Mawdsley died in a hospital two hours later Edward Mawdsley escaped after leaping from the car as the engine struck it leaving one survivor and two dead from the crash
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Ferguson
Fergus
Simons
Rock Island
Simony
Davenport
Associated Press
Algona
Iowa
A. P. Ives
Edward Mawdsley
LaFollette Wheeler Win Iowa Ballot Bid
Des Moines reports that LaFollette and Wheeler campaign leaders say all steps will be completed to place their names on the November ballot. A state convention will nominate thirteen presidential electors, with petitions of 25 signatures per district elector and 500 for each at large elector. The convention is set for August 16.
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Des Moines
Robert M. LaFollette
Burton Wheeler
LaFollette
Wheeler
Snow Falls in Cedar Rapids for First Time in Memory
Cedar Rapids records a rare weather event as snow falls at 10 a.m. on August 4, 1924, after a violent rain storm. Residents report fine particles that melted quickly, with many witnesses prepared to testify to the unusual sight.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Judd urges service over self in DeMolay address
Dr Walter H Judd Omaha surgeon appeals to young men at Congregational church to choose the path of service over self interest In Creston 30 DeMolay members attend The talk draws a capacity audience James McDonald pleads not guilty to illegal possession of alcohol mash and is bound over to the grand jury Minnie Shill Des Moines deputy federal clerk replaces John Hunt for relief work in Ottumwa
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Congregational
Walter H. Judd
Omaha
Creston
Order DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Judd
James McDonald
Bedford
Taylor County
United States
John C. Hunt
Minnie Shill
Des Moines
John ©. Hunt
Ottumwa
Council Bluffs
Union County Board of Supervisors Session Adopts Schedule
The Union County board met in regular session to handle routine business and plans to reconvene Tuesday due to heavy workload.
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Board of Supervisors of
Union County
Ames Extension Agent Checks County Farm Bureau Records
H L Eichling of Ames with the district extension department at Iowa State college visited the county farm bureau office this forenoon to audit organization records. His duties cover membership program and finance projects.
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H. L. Eichling
Ames
Iowa State College
Farm Bureau
Mr. Eichlings
Osceola and New Virginia Couple Wed in August License
A marriage license was issued Saturday to Vern Boughton 27 of Osceola and Lela M. Bixler 19 of New Virginia. It was the first license issued in August.
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Vern Boughton
Osceola
Lela M. Bixler
New Virginia
Threshing Under Way Across Union County Farms
Union county farmers report threshing has begun in nearly all neighborhoods. Oats and wheat yields are near normal and higher than early summer expectations, while corn made rapid progress over the past week.
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Union County
Farm Bureau
Creston Experiences Quiet Weekend With One Accident
Creston police report a calm weekend with no major incidents. Luther Reed was badly bruised but not seriously hurt when struck by a northbound car on North Walnut near the Hawkeye station while inflating tires, the driver fled the scene. Thousands sought relief at McKinley Park as the 6 pm band drew a large crowd and the beach hosted many visitors.
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Creston
Luther Reed
Walnut Street
Hawkeye Oil Station
Reed
Curb Air Station
Oil Company
McKinley Park
Fact notes on natural features and industry developments
A survey notes Newfoundland with 40000 lakes. Fruit and vegetable canners use many shipping boxes. A British company built a telescope over 1000 pounds for Russia. Sugar cane juice, about eighty percent of cane weight, is clarified with lime.
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Newfoundland
Record Spud Contest Awards Heaviest Potatoes in County
The Union area spud contest awarded two $5 prizes to Kenneth Spurr of Creston and John H. Trenkle for potatoes weighing one pound 14 1 4 ounces, tied for heaviest. Nineteen others entered, including eleven potatoes at or above 1 3 4 pounds. The event ran July 21 to Aug 2 with 93 entries from farmers gardeners and residents, emphasizing weight over quality.
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Kenneth Spurr
North Sycamore Street
John H. Trenkle
Creston
Advertiser
Union
North Sycamore Retreet Creston
William Myers
West Mills
Mr. Trenkle
Claude Byes
F. F. Petershon
Charles Turner
Route Three
Edwad Wallace
Lela James
Orient
EB L Ryan
Howard Killian
Afton
A. M. Snyder
Tallman and Larson Clothing
Lonana
Germans Invaded Belgium Ten Years Ago Today
Brussells marks the tenth anniversary of the 1914 invasion when German troops crossed the Belgian frontier at 9 30 am signaling with factory sirens and locomotive whistles. Citizens recall Belgiums suffering and subsequent liberation as bells ring nationwide.
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Belgium
Brussells
Two Army Planes Reach Iceland Amid Flight Setback
Lieutenant Lowell H. Smith landed at Hornafjord Iceland after flying from Kirkwall while Lieutenant Wade’s craft was wrecked between Iceland and the Orkneys and towed by a trawler. Wade and Ogden endured cold and danger awaiting rescue and continuation plans were debated by Army and Navy officials.
Local Citizens List Names for North Iowa Area
A roster of residents across Creston Afton Orient Kent Cres ton and surrounding towns includes Tracy Afton EB Byvinon rural W L Bunzendahl Seale Rambottom Charles Johnson Mrs Lillian Anderson J W Baker Fay Conrad James Scarino Mildred Horne Mrs W M Sevier Mrs Ralph Stream Keith Chandler George L Beckwith Leland O Riley Dallas Western J M Joneson Irene Huntington Sam Keisling Dale Borden Frank Hribal Earl Yolton Gus Weber Mary Twidwell Lucille Twidwell G E Sayler L A Lecocq and others.
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Kent
Dallas Western
Rural
J. M
Metropolitan Players to Perform at Creston Chautauqua
Residents anticipate a high caliber program at McKinley Park Auditorium from Friday afternoon to Tuesday. Howard T. Hill of Kansas State Agricultural College praises the Metropolitan Players, especially actor Holcombe, and urges feedback after the shows. The lineup includes The Bubble and Cappy Ricks with a Welsh quintet, Richard D. Hughes lecture, and Bachman Million Dollar Band praised by Mrs. Simes of 406 North Elm Street.
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Creaton
Chautauqua
McKinley Park Auditorium
Howard T. Hill
Kansas State Agricultural College
Hill
Metropolitan Players
Satuday
Cappy Ricks
Arthur McMurray
Holcombe
Gustav
Creston’ Chautauqua
Richard D. Hughes
Louie Williams
Bachman
West Palm Beach
Fla
Luther Simes
North Elm Street
Simes
Abandoned Plane Ends Trans Atlantic Flight Attempt
The Boston airplane piloted by Lt. Leigh Wade and Sgt. Arthur M. Ogden, forced down at sea, was abandoned after salvage efforts failed. The Richmond tows the wreck until it capsized near Suderoe Island and sails for Reykjavik, Iceland, with Wade and Ogden aboard for the voyage to Boston by sea.
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Boston
Richmond
Leigh Wade
American Army World Flight
Wade
Arthur M. Ogden
Kirkwall
Orkneys
Iceland
Reykjavik
Ogden
Suderoe Island
Paroes
Maclaren Abandons World Flight Mission
Major A Stuart MacLaren leader of a British world flight announced by wireless that the circumnavigation begun March 25 at Calshot England was abandoned at Nikolski Komandor islands Siberia after reaching Alaska.
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Associated Press
Maclaren
Cordova
Alaska
A. Stuart MacLaren
Calshot
England
Nikolski
Komandorski Islands
Siberia
Decision to end Army Round the World Flight at Seattle
The war department announced today that the army round the world flight would terminate in Seattle. The final point was undecided, awaiting claims from other Pacific Coast cities to host the designation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Seattle
War Department
Pacific Coast
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J. W. Anderson
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John Schmitz
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Eric Joneson
P. D. Covert
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E. J. Erison
Hewson
World Ship
Hornafjord
Lowell H. Smith
Orkney Islands
Teeland
Lief
Army Flyer
Army
Lieut Wade
Naval
Army Air Service
Navy
Lieut
Lieut Smith
America
Pratse
Kansas College of Agriculture
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