Leopold Loeb murder hearing opens before Judge Caverly
Chicago Criminal Court heard State's Attorney Crowe demand the death penalty for Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb in the Robert Franks slaying. Darrow argued the crime was not atrocious and urged the court for leniency, noting the defendants are youths and influenced by others. The court restrained further outbursts as Franks' father testified and details of the crime were outlined.
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Edward C. Derr
United Press
Criminal Court
Chicago
Robert W. Crewe
Nathan Leopold
Richard Loeb
Robbert Franks
Crewe
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Hava
Robert Franks
Bar of Justice
Appese
Anc
Tusilee Caverly
Crowe
Leopold
Loeh
Jacob Franks
Franks
Robert
Justics
Loeb
Michigan Central
Ripe Wentity
Nathan Leopold, Sr
Jacob Loeb
Ransom Letter Excerpts Aid Loeb Case In Court
The transcript describes Loeb and Leopold glancing at the state attorney as they discuss the $10,000 ransom note sent to Jacob Franks after the murder. Crowe reads statements about the young slayers in Peoria and a plan to pose as prosperous businessmen. The original copy of the ransom letter, written in formal English, is sought as evidence.
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Crowe
Lach
Leopold
Rent-S-Car
Robert Franks
Loeb
Peoria
Ill
Benjamin Bachrach
Jacob Franks
Franks
Kenosha Son Shoots Father. Father Loses Leg
Kenosha Wis after a quarrel James Marshall 47 was shot by his son William 20. James underwent surgery at Kenosha Hospital and had his left leg amputated ten inches above the knee to save his life. Doctors said he is expected to survive. William claimed he shot to avoid a beating. The Marshalls, long-time Kenosha residents, remained reticent. Police noted drinking as an underlying issue. the accused said he had two near beers.
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Associated Press
Kenosha
Wis
James Marshall
William
Kenosha Hospital
Lfe
Marshall
Reckun
Aquor
Investigation Finds No Abuse In Dying Inmate Case
Madison Wisconsin reports that Leon Krippa fourteen died at the Northern Colony and Training School Chippewa Falls from pneumonia. A medical team found no marks or injuries suggesting abuse. The delay in notifying the parents is blamed on an improper commitment form used by Dane County Superior Court Judge O A Stolen.
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Associated Press
Madison
John J. Hannan
Board of Control
Leon Krippa
Northern
Chippewa Falls
Board of Contral
Albert J. Boner
Wisconsin Psychiatric Institute
Frank C. Richmond
Sun Prairie
Eyas
Superior Court
Dane County
O. A. Stolen
Phone poles injure driver after wreck in Sheboygan
Alfred Reinholz of $5, Sheboygan Wisconsin was badly injured when his car struck a telephone pole. The pole split and a second, upper section suspended by wires swung through the windshield and hit Reinholz in the face.
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Tmited Press
Sheboygan
Wis
Alfred Reinholz
Reinholz
Allies Will Find Way To Compromise Dawes Plan
London Allied talks center on German loan guarantees as bankers push for definite, solid credit guarantees for the 40 million pound loan while seeking workable forms. An American financier, in close contact with conference directives, says there is broad banker backing for guarantees and a path to compromise. The looming Polncare shadow hangs over the plenary session as efforts to resolve reparations proceed amid warnings of possible failure.
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Associated Tress
London
Dawes
Europe
Associated Press
Sutherley
Polncare
Buy Lloyd Allen
United Tress Stat
Tondon
American Round World Flight Delayed Until Monday
Tokyo reports Maj. A. Stuart Maclaran arrives at Paramarisky in the Kurile Islands as the U S airmen prep for a world flight. Flights across the Atlantic will not start again before Monday due to patrol placements and refitting of planes with new Liberty engines and pontoons for the sea leg. Locatelli seeks permission to join the American effort, but his arrival date to Brough is not known.
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Brough
Eng
United States Army
England
Constantmopiie
North Atlantic
United States
Leutenant
Locatelli
Atlanticas
Disa
New York
Tocatelli
Prominent Fond du Lac Farmer Hangs Self in Barn
Harry Earl Brantz 28, a leading Fond du Lac County young farmer, died by suicide in a barn on his home tract early today. Despondency due to ill health was given as the cause. He is survived by his widow and three children, with a fourth expected within weeks.
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Fond DU Lac County
Fond du Lac
Win
Harry Earl Brantz
Brants
Tis
Burglaries End With Small Safe Theft at Hartnell Garage
Three men burglarized the Northwestern station at Salem and cracked the Hartnell Sons garage safe, taking 21.20. The safe was wrecked. An automatic alarm woke the Hartnell family. the trio fled through windows after resisting with revolvers.
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Associated Frosa
Kenonba
Shattuck Robbery Convict Sentenced to Guillotine
Paria Gabriel Alphoné Mourey was found guilty of intent to use violence in robbing Albert R. Shattuck's New York home in 1923 and was sentenced to death by guillotine.
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Webb Miller
United Press
Paria
Gabriel Alphoné Mourey
Albert R. Shattuck
New York
Plan Ticket In All States Plan Ticket In All States
Fraser Falgarde reports that La Follette’s independent bid aims to place a full ticket on ballots nationwide. Campaigns are coordinating legal routes and petitions in states like California and West Virginia, with court plans if needed. The strategy targets straight-ticket voters and includes endorsement of Congressional candidates with progressive records.
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Fraser Falgarde
United Proag
Washington
1. C
Techncal
la Follette
California
Supreme Court of
West Virginia
Herman J. Bkern
Wisconsin
Wear
Wirfinda
Desirn
Donald Richberg
Chicago
Atenda
Consgresa
Progreamv
Ttonn
Fragmentary note on wartime medal and German homefront
A damaged fragment describes a person awarded a medal for bravery by an officer named Percy and mentions guards in Germany. The text references Herve agr Werner, aogperd tert of kpare, and a related voyage or movement. It alludes to a field or coast near the Verder side and a patrol or convoy on the Fine pat nat contrive line. The passage ends with cryptic lines about a person named Detter and self-reliance.
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Ward
Thie Percy
Germany
Herve Agr
Werner Aogperd
Rebel attack shocks Sao Paulo as Brazil Navy ship attacked
Reports from Buenos Aires state heavy fighting near Sao Paulo with federal troops advancing on rebel positions in Pantin City. More than 2,040 troops reported in action as air raids and naval bombardment shell the center, while reinforcements move from Grande Na Sub to help mount a counterstrike.
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Santos
Fy Grande Na
Sao Paulo
San Paulo
Comeiesurs
Monteviden
Calandria
Andring
San Waal
Santoro
Cams
French Medal to German Hero Resented Loss of Milk
In Matyence Germany an Algerian soldier serving with French occupation forces was saved by a German named Werner after a Rhine incident. Alfred Sweet from Fond du Lac Wisconsin was transporting 2408 pounds of milk when his wagon tipped into a ditch. the milk was a total loss.
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Apunciated Press
Matyence
Germany
Rhine
Here
Kiiz ‘Werner
Ity United Breast
Fond du Lac
Wis
Alfred Sweet Wan
Case Becomes Human Problem in Insanity Defense
The article discusses the insanity claim in a court case, arguing that if the defendant’s mental state is not clearly established as lacking responsibility, the trial should consider medical perspectives over purely legal ones. The judge’s role is emphasized as central to directing how punishment and culpability are viewed.
Veteran of Late War Drowned Near Lyndon Station
A battered report notes multiple drownings near Lyndon Station and nearby lakes. Victims include a veteran of the late war and several youths who attempted rescues. bodies recovered or missing after boating and swimming incidents around Lake Nokomsh and Lake Misdesipp.
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Lyndon Station
Minister Killed When Hit by Auto at Palm Beach Resort
A 66 year old colored Methodist preacher, William Gumpbell, was killed instantly when struck by an automobile driven by Ivar Koch at Palm Beach, a bathing resort three miles north of Belo. Koch was held by police pending charges after officers found him intoxicated.
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Wilted Treas
Belo
Wis
Wiliam Gumpbell
Ivar Koch
Palm Beach
Here
Koch
Wes
Felnit
Magee pardon not honored by sheriff
I nited Press report from Las Vegas details James Hinkis refusing to order guard troops to free Carl Magee, editor of The New Mexico State Tribune, amid a contempt of court case. The governor says the matter goes to the supreme court, with Magee to remain jailed on bond pending higher court action. Tense situation follows reports of potential troop use as sheriff Delgado resists the pardon.
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New Mexico
Supreme Court
National Guard
United Press
la Vegas
N. MM
James Hinkis
Carl Magee
Thine
Skipwith
Yhe
Waid
Magen
Magee
Tnil
Sherim Melgado
Mages
Delgado
Mogger
Andi
Bhlim
Font Gating
Cnurt
Bing
la Vegax
Pittsburg Plus Outlawed by Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission orders United States Steel to abandon the Pittsburg Plus price scheme, arguing it fixes steel prices by district and freight. The decision, seen as boosting competition, aims to lower costs for farmers in eleven western states and reshape steel pricing outside Pittsburgh. Officials consider whether U S Steel will appeal, with the commission warning of broader industry effects.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
United States Steel Corpreation
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Pittsbury
Pittsbure
POOTS
TAL Unni Itt
Sipretchavaypeei EE
Ateet
Ateot
Pittsbues
Adda
Finnelly
United States
Mttshueg
Eifel
Telore
Industrien
Gaskil
Confesses Murder After Long Galling Major McLeary
Nashville police report a 22 year old worker, Harrall, arrested after hours of questioning, confessed to killing Major Samuel W. McLeary near Columbia on July 2. He said he and MoN King lured the officer by offering a ride in his car.
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Wathad Perens
Nashville
Mat Samuel Ws. McLeary
Columba
Harrall
Taverail
King
McLeary
Paltee
Klan Leaders Meet in Secret Session on Mackinac Island
Ku Klux Klan leaders including Evans and Lewie gather in a Mackinac Island hotel as a national conference convenes to discuss presidential candidate selections. Wisconsin head Charles Lewie expected back from the meeting to join a major gathering in Racine with thousands of members from several states attending parades picnics and initiations.
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Mackinac Island
W. Evans
Ku Klux Klan
Kieaglod
Grand Tigen
Mary State
Mackinag Island
Lake Michin
Charles TE Lewie
Klin
Wisconsin
Sachtjen Seeks Reelection to Wisconsin Assembly
Dane County veteran state prohibition commissioner Sachtjen announced his candidacy for reelection to the Wisconsin Assembly from the First district. He endorsed Robert M. Da Fellette for speaker and Tenn T. Blaine for governor.
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Associated Presa
Madison
Herman Sachtien
First America
Dane County
Sachtien
Robert M. da Fellette
Tenn T. Blaine
Ninety Percent of Filipinos Frequent Moving Pictures
AP reports that the Philippines has 214 movie theaters, 34 in Manila, with 42 named Rival for Dr. Jose Rizal. Occidential Negro province hosts 19 houses, farthest from Manila. Bureau estimates show at least 90 percent of towns with theaters attend shows at least once.
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Fn Assnciated
Manila
Philippine
Bureau of Rommeren and Industry
Occidental Negro
Jose Muzat
Bureau of Commerce and No Dnatry
Revision of Plans for Philippine Scouts Military Trial
Associated Press reports a revision of plans for the military trial of Philippine scouts at Fort McKinley. The changes broaden the process to include more than 60 men connected with alleged Bolshevik activities.
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Associated Press
Manhine
Philippine Scouts
Connecion
Fort McKinley
Todar
Weather forecast for Wisconsin region today
United Press forecast indicates cooler conditions for Bun Day in Wisconsin with potential afternoon or tonight cooling trends. Central and northern portions show clearer skies, with generally fair weather and light winds.
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Northwat
Charminy
Enath
Anuth
Paty Northyceatern
Tegraire
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Bryant
Peosa
Buonos
Tallon
Mira Geéries
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