Million Dollar Defense Fund Alledged In Youths Trials
Chicago, June 5. Trial July 15 set for Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb, millionaire youths accused of kidnapping and slaying 14 year old Robert Franks. Defense chief Clarence Darrow plans a million dollar defense fund and expert witnesses. Insanity defense expected to be pursued with alienists and psychiatrists to prove diseased minds. Darrow vows no expense spared, Leopold and Loeb held under guards. prison life contrasts emerge as they await grand jury action and possible further charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaigo
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Legh
Robert Franks
Jacob Franks
Clarence Darrow
Council For the Defense
New York
Chicago
Insanit
Richard Loeb
Robert Frank
Clarence Arrow
Freeman Louis Tracy
University of Chicago
Charles Ream
Franks
Darrow
Leopold
Loeb
Peter Hoffman
Thomas Doherty
Hte
Edward Donker
Alde
Chaplains Named for Republican Convention in Cleveland
Three religious leaders were selected to officiate during the Republican national convention in Cleveland. William F. Anderson, Steven S. Wise, and Joseph Schrems will lead services on three consecutive days, with a Christian Science representative possible for a second session. Delegates issue also tied to calls from Charleston for delegate names as returns lag. Harriet Taylor Upton of Warren Ohio announced as retiring vice chair of the convention executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Jmanship
Publican National
William F. Anderson
Cincinnati
Methodist Episcopal Church
Steven S. Wise
New York City
Joseph Schrems
Christian Science Church
Charleston
Secretary of State
Harriet Taylor Upton
Warren
Willia M Butler
Coolidge
A.T. Hery
Louisville
Kentucky
Promix
Clinel
Helen Verigk Bokwell
New York
14Th
Florence Porter
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Harriet
Upton
Walter Allen Reward Sought By Governor Morgan
Charleston June 5 A 500 reward for capture of Walter Allen, convicted of treason for the 1921 armed march, was offered by Governor Morgan. Allen pleaded in Jefferson county circuit court in September 19 2, treason charge from Logan county, fled after bond forfeiture while appealing. Governor said no automatic reward provision exists. reward targets apprehension and delivery to prison at Moundsville.
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Charleston
W. Va
Walter Allen
Morgan
Allen
Jefferson County
Logan County
Moundsville
Two defendants in murder case tied to blood evidence
The coroner's physician reported human blood on the clothing of the two boys and on an automobile floor-mat and boots. Prosecutor Crowe said the evidence is pivotal and will be used to convict if a confession is challenged.
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Loeb
Crowe
Leopol
Petition Drives Park Bridge Construction Plan
Four hundred seventeen taxpayers signed the petition circulating in City to urge the county court to lay a levy next fall for the construction of a rock and concrete bridge across the Tynarts Valley River at City.
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Tynarts Valley
City
Andes
Ae Aia
Bridge project eyed in Maple Avenue access plan
The project estimated at 60000 dollars draws support from petitioners who claim Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co Carr China Co and local banks and firms back the plan The bridge would provide easy Cecil road access from Maple Avenue with autumn start hoped if a levy funds construction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio, Railroad Co
Carr China Co
Cecil Road
Maple Avenue
South Grafton
Park View
Thorn and Elyson Family Visits Reported Sunday
Beech Spring residents Mr and Mrs Will Thorn and their sons William and Robert visited Mr and Mrs Harry Thorn on Sunday. Adford Elyson stayed with his brother Troy Elyson. Miss Anna Martin and Mrs Troy Tilydon with son Raymond shopped in Grafton Saturday. Blanche and Margaret Taylor visited Miss Zulal Thorn Sunday.
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Will Thorn
William
Robert
Harry Thorn
Adford Elyson
Troy Elyson
Anna Martin
Troy Tilydon
Raymond
Grafton
Miga Blanche
Margaret Taylor
Mise Zulal ‘Thorn
18 Year Old Reed Accused in Latrobe Street Romance
James Reed from near St Louis is jailed in Grafton on a narcotics charge after a weeklong courtship with Mrs Anne Gainor of Latrobe Street. The case details a planned marriage, alleged abuse of a potent drug, and questions about Reed’s true identity and intentions as police and prosecutors prepare further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
James Reed
St. Louis
de Gainor
Lacrobe Street
Reed
Grafton
Anne Gainor
No. 30
Latrobe Street
Doc” Fletcher
Latrobe
Squire Haymond
Merle Watkins
Gainor
Galver
Roanoke
Gabnor
Green
Main Street
W. P. Samples
Great Britain to pay US 69 million in cash on debt
Washington reports Great Britain will pay 69 million dollars in interest on its war debt to the United States on June 15. The payment may be in cash rather than Liberty bonds, with the bonds previously used for funding. Funds will go to the Treasury general fund and eventually retire Liberty bonds.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Treasury
General Fund
Treasury Department
Liberty
J. P. Morgan and Company
Pald
Gre
Britain
Vnce
Hun
Eury
Federal Reserve Land Bank Aids Farmers of the South
In Columbia district the land bank is praised for uplifting rural communities by teaching farmers to manage obligations and operate as part of a cooperative. L. J. Guion notes prompt interest and amortization payments. Loans total 74,846,374 across North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida with 16,321,130 cancelled. The bank aims to keep farmers on their feet and lift landowner living standards through credit extension and farm purchases.
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Columbia
D. C
Federal Land Bank
Columbia District
L. J.guion
Jyear
Guion
North Carolin
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Guyon
Pelief
Banc
Yand
Letter Responds To Bonus Letter In Grafton Sentinel
Reader letters argue veterans earned rewards after wars and defend government support such as land grants, pensions, and adjusted compensation. The writer critiques ingratitude toward those who served in World War One and cites Julius H. Barnes and President Harding on bonus debates, reflecting local sentiment in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Hyening Sun
Julius H. Barnes
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Harding
Chicago Tribune
Mr. Barnes
Makes arrest but it costs him 5 bucks
Webster Springs West Virginia in June along Main Street Bus Woodell Lorain Marsh rode a mule with Rimfire Hawk. The group headed toward Squire Chapman's court. After finding the duo on Elk River the rider asked to see their license but the papers were not produced. The proceeding continued until the magistrate looked on.
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Webster Springs
W. Va
Main Street
Woddell
Lorain Marsh
Imfire Hawk
Squire Chapman
Rimfire
Elk River
Lawn
Mine Safety Meeting in Elkins Soon
Charleston on June 5 outlines visions to be adopted for operations and possible changes in West Virginia mining laws. J Chnet Robert M. Lambie of the department announced the first divisional meeting at Elkins on June 19 to discuss Governor Morgan’s suggestion for uniform mining laws and broader hearings across divisions with representatives from each district.
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Charleston
Safi
West Virginia
J Chnet
Robert M. Lambie
Department of Mineg
Ealh
Elkins
Morgan
Lilthble
Randolph
Tucker
Pairmont
Harrison Marion
Monongahua
Wheeling
Marshall
Brooke
Unclear Census of Grafton Area Highlights Local Visits
Fragmentary notes record people visiting Grafton on Wednesday and Sunday visits by Mrs. William and Mr. and Mrs. Georg Weese of Kingmont. Several names and places appear incomplete in a crowded, reused column.
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Arlie Austin
Grafton
Jay Brown
Jeck
William
Vihitin Rott Hall
Georg, Wheese
Kingmont
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Nathan Leopold
Gillious
Lillie
Lena
Myrtle Jacobs
Misa Lula Thorn
Dallas Thorn Finday
Milford
Jomer Thorn
Isaac
T. S. Grimes
Isaac Knotts
Park Bridge
Romeo
Sweetheart Pines
Féls
Mra
Mrs. Gainor
Randsome
Jring
Alalmond
States Chamber of Commerce
Mellon
du Pont
Munsey
United States Chamber of Commerce
Kaiser Wilhelm
Ed Town
Tale Sega
Mins
U.S
Federal Reserve Land Bank Aids Farmers of
Grafton Sentinel
Sentin
South Powne
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