Darrow Plea for Loeb Leopold Mitigates Punishment
In a silent Chicago court, Clarence Darrow argues for clemency for Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, contending the crime was aimless and born of a diseased mind, not vengeance or greed, and criticizing state alienist Dr. Krohn. He urges the judge to disregard public fury and base the decision on conscience, noting the defendants’ calm demeanor in court.
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Chicago
Clarence Darrow
Dickie
Loeb
Nathan Leopold
Bobbie
Franks
William Q. Krohn
Darrow
Getate
Joseph Savage
John R. Cavarly
Robert E. Crowe
Harvard
Mr. Darrow
Three Children Drown in Separate Incidents
Ottawa reports three drowning deaths from different locations. Willie Clarke, aged four, fell into Lake Massawippi at Sherbrooke Quebec. Edwin Young, eleven, drowned after falling from a Fredericton wharf while fishing. Leslie Craig, fifteen, partly paralyzed, died when an rowboat upset at Cornwall.
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Ottawa
Willie Clarke
Sherbrooke
Qué
Lake Massawippi
Edwin Young
St. John River
Fredericton
Leslie Craig
Cornwal
Flood Damage Reported Across Chinese Provinces
Reports from Hankow indicate twenty five counties in Ilupeh Province suffered floods. In Cathif Province floods covered 10006 square miles causing crop losses estimated at 100 million Chinese dollars, per A H Mallory executive secretary of the International Flooding Relief Commission.
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Peking
Cathif
A. H. Mallory
International
Fpaming Relief Commission
Hankow
Ilupeh
Steam Shovel Strikes Unexploded Charge At Quarry
Five Canada Crushed Stone Company workers were seriously injured when a steam shovel struck an unexploded dynamite charge at the quarry in Hamilton Quebec. The blast hurled them into a rocky valley, leaving bodies covered in small wounds. All are expected to recover.
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Hamilton
Qnt
Canada Crushed Stone Company
Mosquito Swarms Disrupt Western Great Lakes Region
London reports fighting a heavy mosquito invasion across the western Great Lakes area. Mosquitoes forced a Fond du Lac high school football squad to abandon summer camp, golfers quit courses, and camps and outdoor events were canceled or curtailed. Brainerd residents wore gloves and face coverings as swarms remained in fields.
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London
Great Lakes Region
Fond du Lac
Wis
Brainerd
Minn
Great treasure recovered from Laurentic wreck continues
Divers recovered a vast treasure from the Laurentic liner wreck at Lough Willie mouth on the Northern Irish coast. The haul includes gold bars and silver bullion valued at millions and marks six years of persistent salvage by divers and officials from the United States and Britain.
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London
Davy Jones’ ' & Cons
United States
Benkers
Supplemental Examinations For Grades XI Students
Supplemental examinations for those who failed one or more subjects of Grades XI and XI will be held at Alexandra High School starting September 2. Candidates intending to write must notify the Redsiar Edmonton at once. A fee of one dollar per subject is due on the day of examination. No students with conditions will be admitted to Normal Schools. those conditioned should complete their standing promptly. A timetable copy is available at the Inspector Court House or High School Principal. Candidates may write any number of subjects but should focus on one or two.
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Alexandra High School
Department of Education
Edmonton
Hartney Boy Killed When Mobile Truck Turns Over
Winnipeg August 2 George 11 son of Mr and Mrs George Amos Hartney Manitoba died instantly from injuries when a mobile truck he rode in overturned. Five other passengers escaped injury.
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Winnipeg
George
George Amos
Hartney
Man
Dredge in peril off Atlantic City amid gale
Eighty men aboard the government dredge Selesar faced death as a fierce 66 mile per hour gale drove breakers ashore off Atlantic City. Coast guards failed to reach the stricken vessel due to towering seas while a tug managed to throw a line, but crew members refused to abandon ship as debris swept the deck.
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Atlantic City
N. Y
Selesar
Coast Guards
Local Exchange Wins First Prize for Best Kept Building
The local telephone exchange earned first prize for best kept telephone building in Alberta. Officials praise staff pride and the spotless plant, noting the building is the province’s best for telephone use and the equipment is up to date. The article highlights Canada’s first repeater installed at Medicine Hat and other long distance devices linking Calgary, Edmonton, and Dallas.
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Alberta Governent Telephones
Canada
Medeline
Dominion
Regina
Brandon
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Dallas
Texas
Florida
Calgary
Edmonton
Alberta
Edlmonton
Magistrate Ellis Reserves Decision In Nieman Case
Adjourned police court hearing on the charge of obstructing police ended with Magistrate Ellis reserving his decision until Thursday morning. Prosecutor C. W. Niblock and defense A. B. Clow appeared. witnesses testified about Nieman urging the police to let Hutchinson go and threatening to take him home.
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Ellis
Nieman
C. W. Niblock
A. B. Clow
J. H. Slemco
Roy Hutchinson
Sergt. Mc Qdieen
Gilbert
Albert Cowburn
Hutchinson
McQueen
Witness
P J. Simpson
Witners
Sergt. McQueen
Cowbin
Crow
Niblock
Crop report notes strong wheat heads and good yields ahead
Winnipeg reports the crop progress shows heads filling well due to rains and cool August. Harvesting begins across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta toward week end. Rye oats flax and horn are in various stages with hopes of good yields though rust and late crops loom. Wages average about $3.25 daily and $40 monthly for stocking with $4 daily for threshers with board.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Free Press
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
294
Free Press
Kindersley's Crew Not In Great Danger Yet
A Hudson's Bay schooner Lady Kindersley is trapped in ice fifty six miles east and a quarter north of Point Barrow and drifting north. The crew cannot reach shore or reach open water though messages indicate they are not in great danger.
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Kindersley
Vancouver
Lady Kindersley
Point Barrow
U.S Boxer
Washington Bureau of Education
Hudson's Bay Company
Beginning of School Term Announced for September
Schools will open for the term on Tuesday September 3 3084. Beginners classes start in all schools except Tergate Street and Connaught. Admission age is five and a half. From September 2 pupils for beginners classes will be admitted to schools only each year.
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Tergate Street
Connaught
Former Regina mayor dies after cancer operation
Regina Aug 26 R H Williams aged 72 former mayor and prominent businessman died last night at 9 20 from heart failure after an operation begun Friday for stomach cancer. Williams was first elected mayor in 1891 serving two years and again in 1909 for two more years. Born in Toronto June 14 1852 he completed his education and came west in 1881.
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Regina
R. H. Wiliams
Williams
Toronto
Torrential Rains Cause Fatality In New York City
A storm drenched New York City causing one death and twenty three injuries as vehicles skidded on slick pavement. The victim was a 12-year-old boy struck by a truck during the downpour.
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New York
Canadian Pacific Crop Report Highlights Prairie Harvest Outlook
The Aug report from the Agricultural Department notes unsettled showers across Saskatchewan Manitoba and Alberta with warmer spells aiding crops. Frost damage is minor, livestock market steady, and pasture prospects improve though winter feed may be scarce in some areas. Harvest activity increases as harvesters arrive from drought zones and farmers bring experience to boost yields.
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Prairie
Saskatchewan
Agricultural Department
Canadian Pacific Railway
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Customs and Excise
Csanada
Henry Hubert
Mary
Goldeborough Hall
Lascelles
Canadian Pacific Railway Crop Report
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B.C
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