Defense Plea Themes in Leopold Loeb Case Read in Court
In Chicago Aug 23 Clarence Darrow pleads for Leopold and Loeb, arguing killing Bobby Franks was a result of a diseased mind and not for money or hate. The courtroom crowd swells as Da rrow's plea challenges alienists and highlights mental disease short of insanity and mitigating factors.
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Chicago
Bobby Franks
Clarence
Darra
Doin R. Caverly
Nathan I
Leopold Jr
Richard Loeb
Leopold
Mr. Darrow
Loeb
Cook County
Bridge of Sighs
Judge Caverly
Darrow
Coleivue
Walter Bachrach
Court Way
Clarence S. Darrow
Mike
Polion Welter Bachrach
William 0. Krohe
Douglas Singer
Thira Hooks
Pathfinders Begin City Visit on Coast to Coast Drive
Austin Rement and Evang of the Lingen Highway arrive in the city to study the Canadian coast to coast highway project. They plan to reach Vancouver by Sept 4 and complete a 1500 mile route that tests rough terrain from Princeton to Cranbrook and Cranbrook to Princeton.
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Austin Rement
Eee
Lingen Highway
S. Evang
St. Stroit
Lake Louise
Prairies
Vancouver
Messrs
Rockies
Transac
Benient
New York
San Francisco
Tie
Halifax
Bement
Canada
Ad Papers
American Motorist
American Automobible Association
National Geographic
Washingtor
D.C
Wilson and Company Packing House Placed Under Receiver
Wilson and Company Inc a major Chicago packer has been placed in receivership after a Newark complaint led Vice Chancellor John H Brkes to name a temporary receiver. The firm reportedly owes banks about 30 million dollars with a funded debt near 47.177 million and will contest the proceedings from New York.
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Big Chicago
Trenton
Wilson and Company, Inc
United States
Maurice Joe
Newark
John H. Brkes
Chicago
Chicago Packers
N.J
Thomas E. Wilson
New York City
Locatelli Rescued After Plane Drifts 100 Miles
U S cruiser Richmond picked up Lieut Locatelli missing hallan winter afloat after motor failure 125 miles east of Cape Farewell Greenland at 11 85 o clock last night. He and a companion were uninjured though exhausted after drifting for 100 miles. Locatelli asked for his aircraft to be destroyed, and the request was granted.
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U. 8
Richmond
Greenland
United States
Liert. Locatelli
Hallan Wvinter
Cape Farewell
Hallan Filer
Locatell
Reykjavik
Iceland
Locatelll
Secretary Walsh Caught Crossing London Street
A photographer captures Secretary for War Walsh crossing a busy London street on his way to the House of Commons as a Bobby halts the endless line of vehicles in a moment of daily traffic.
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War Walsh
London
House of Commons
Bobby
Citizens of Kommunity Karnival Draws Wide Support
The Rotary Club plans a three night Karnival starting September 1S 12 20 in Kommunity with lights an animation devices glow and a wonderland of mirth. Residents of Medicine Hut and surrounding districts have patronized past Karnivals, helping fund worthwhile community activities.
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Komuinsky Warnaval
Touring teachers finish cross Canada trip in triumph
Winnipeg staff report the Canadian Teachers' Federation party ends a coast to coast and back tour in Yorkton with a royal reception. Highlights include visits to schools, a suite at a hotel with Prince Oblensky and his American bride, and royal dining car service. The group, seven from Halifax, plans to return home in time for the fall term. The itinerary covers the Great Lakes leg from Fort William to Port McNichol.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Teachers’ Federation
Yorkton
Sask
C.P.R
Crizona
J. 2 B. Gibsor
J. M. Chirk
Board of Trade
R. E. Howe
Yorkton Lake
Bault Spriggs Hotel
Prince Oblensky
Alice Astor
Thry
Whoin
Halifax
Jine
Winnipas
Devil's Gap Cunp Bungalow Hotel
Lake of the Woody
Great Lakes
Fort Willlan
Port McNichol
Hangman John Ellis Found Wounded After Suicide Attempt
London report says John Ellis England's famed hangman who ceased duties last year after Edith Thompson case was found seriously wounded at his home with a revolver beside him. He had a sleepless night and had isolated himself for years while having executed more condemned murderers than any prior hangman.
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London
John Ellis
England
Edith Thompson
Great Britain
Ellis
Grain Block at Montreal Port Halts Movement
The Montreal port is blocked with grain as shipments fail to move despite 8,900,000 bushels stored and 71,797,000 bushels handled this year. Secretary T F Trihey cites weak demand abroad and notes a meeting of harbor commissioners to address the situation. The port has moved 5,000,000 bushels more this year than last, yet grain remains idle locally.
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Montreal
T. F. Trihey
Board of Harbor Commissioners
Harter ‘Immissioners
Trihey
University opens swamp fever study lab in Saskatoon
The University of Saskatchewan unveils a new research laboratory led by Saymour Hadwen to study swamp fever in livestock, with broader work on major diseases of domestic animals. The facility, near the power house, aims to help farmers across the three prairie provinces after a severe outbreak that claimed Bonnie Jean, the Clydesdale mare that won major championships last year.
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Prairie Provinces
University
Bonnie Jean
Chicago
Toronto
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
North America
Europe
Japan
South Africa
German National Party Opposes London Reparations Terms
Berlin August 25 Dr Merut party leader informed the Reichstag the German National Party disapproves of the London conference reparations agreement and will oppose any measures to implement it.
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German National Party
Berlin
Dr. Merut
Pelehstag
Billy de
Great War Veterans Picnic Delights Crowd At Exhibition Grounds
A sunny afternoon drew a large turnout for the Great War Veterans picnic at the exhibition grounds. Charabanes and private cars ferried attendees to the grounds for a 2 pm program of races from babies to seniors, with multiple heats and lively side events. Fred Fenton, Miss Betty Tnuder, and O. A. Rimmer were among top finishers, while the Pipe Band and drum winner Andy Lamb added rhythm to the day.
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G. WV
Exhibition Grounds
Tacic
Burden
O. A. Rimmer
Herl Baker
Betty Tnuder
Fred Fenton
Sandy McLennan
Andy Lamb
Mesdames Knight
Sharpe and Lees
James Rae Sr Narrow Escape After River Bank Crash
James Rae Sr car steering failed near Athlete Park at about 2345 hours. The vehicle plunged over the river bank, rolled two or three times, and landed upright. Rae suffered a slight right shoulder injury. two boys riding with him escaped unharmed. The car wrecked after crashing through a fence and dropping about twenty five feet. No one else was seriously injured.
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James Rae Sr
Athlete Park
Rae
Crandigh Paclfle
Bag Cis
Low foresees expanding Canadian wheat and flour markets abroad
Quebec August 24 Hon T A Low Canadian Minister of Trade and Commerce arrived by the Empress of Scotland saying his European trip was profitable and that Canadian export trade could rise soon. He noted Rotterdam inquiries into wheat distribution to Dutch mills and studied shipments to England. He urged improved handling from Lake head to overseas and said Canadian flour had strong baking power. He hinted at a broad push to open reciprocal trade lines in Europe and warned meals export could grow with better understanding of British demand. Lieut Col EF W McDonald Halifax appointed penitentiaries inspector by civil service. Calgary doctors want medical clinic closed in schools.
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Quebec
TA. Low
England
Europe
Rotterdam
Board of Trade
Lowa
7 Fed
Cone
Firdher Sachs
Low
Canada
Crop Outlook Mixed Across Prairie Provinces Warns of Early Frost
The CN Rail crop report notes ongoing rains delaying cutting in Saskatchewan Manitoba and Alberta while binders begin work this week. Yields of 20 to 30 bushels per acre are reported in several districts with improvements in oats green feed and overall grain fill though rusts sawfly hail and frost risks threaten later harvests.
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Prairie
Canadian National
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Portage
Nidgeville
Neepitwa
Brandon
Carman
Miami
Greima
Dauphin
Prince Alpbert
Ailorta
McKay and Sinclett Narrowed in Canada Nations Railway Case
R H McKay of New Glasgow Nova Scotia along with John Sinclett are tied to a case involving the Canadian Nations Railway. The matter centers on corporate activity and provincial transport matters affecting the railway project.
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R. H. McKay
New Glasgow
N.S
John
Sinclett
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