Reprieve Delays Hanging of Russell Scott in Maurer Case
A Detroit telegram signed Robert Scott admitting the murder of Joseph Maurer prompted a one week clemency pause from Governor Len Small. Russell Scott, ready for sunrise execution, expressed relief and asked to notify his wife and father as authorities investigate the authenticity of the message.
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United Press
Chicago
Russell Scott
Scott
Joseph Maurer
Detroit
Robert Scott
Russell
Springfield
Len Small
Will Colvin
Board of Pardons and Paroles
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Colvin
Robert
Aged Man Hopes Reprieve Saves Brother Robert
An elderly man vows to fight to save Robert as a reprieve arrives for the old man Russell. He believes a jury or judge would not hang Robert after such sacrifices. The note from Small cites pardons board advice and reached the jail at 8 am. Scott sought rest after the dawn events.
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Robert
Russell
Small
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Scott
Westbrook
Bank Bandit Detail in Indianapolis Grows Restless
Police captain Roy A. Pope laments inactivity among bank guard detail as bandit threats linger. Guards, praised as top men, weary of waiting for action while bankers consider stepping up self protection. Mayor Shank predicts no further bank holdups this term, easing public concern.
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Roy A. Pope
Pope
Shank
Indianapolis
Twins to Meet Aug 2 at State Reunion in Newcastle
NEWCASTLE Ind July 17 Times Special. Twins of the State will hold their annual reunion on August 2. Triplets and quadruplets are also invited.
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SeiAaludi Tearado
Daniels
Newcastle
Ind
Expedition party nears Yarkand on sheep ancestor quest
The James Simpson Roosevelt Field Museum expedition reaches five caravan stations from Yarkand and is due to arrive Sunday night. The team pursues the ancient sheep ancestor as part of its discovery mission.
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Preas
Karachi
India
Yarkand
Cashier Poisoned After Handling Money in Greenfield
Greenfield bank cashier Ward Fletcher is poisoned with alkali or chemical residue from dirty money. Doctors attribute the illness to carryover from currency handling, with Fletcher hospitalized as physicians monitor symptoms on his arms.
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Ward Fletcher
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