Bitter fight over sanity evidence in Leopold Loeb case
Chicago prosecutors clash with Clarence Darrow and defense lawyers as they seek to block medical testimony on insanity. Judge Caverly allows some defense witnesses while Crowe demands a jury hearing if the defense presents insanity. Darrow hints at delaying tactics to push the case toward a jury verdict or venue change.
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Dward
Derr
United Press
Chicago
Robert EB. Crows
Nathan Leopold
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Clarence Darrow
William A. White
Washington, D. C
Walter Bachrach
Crowe
Sr E
Armited
Supreme Court
Thomas’ Marshal
Darrow
Tustler Caverly
Chicazo
Robert Frantis
Frank Sheeders
Robert E. Crowe
Sheeders
Loeb
John EK
Caverly
Wealthy Chicago clubman shot to death in rainstorm
Harry Peters age 33 wealthy Areia inspector and clubman was shot to death near his home after returning from Milwaukee. Peters body lay in a rain filled gutter found by Mrs Anna O Connell. No weapon found and valuables untouched. Police say it appears to be suicide though wife reports no enemies and neighbor saw no one flee.
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United Press
Chicago
Harry Peters
Areia
Peters
Anna O'Connell
Milwaukee
Hugh
Body of Hermit Recovered From Thunder Lake
The body of Nick Kacmetrick, 40, hermit, was recovered from Thunder Lake in Rhinglender Wisconsin. He had been missing since Sunday. The hermit’s boat with his clothing and dog was found floating on the lake.
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Associated Press
Wis
Nick Kacmetrick
Thunderlake
State normal regents ban faculty running for office
A resolution by the State normal regents declares against presidents and faculty members running for state legislative positions, stating such candidacies violate sound public policy. The board will consider prohibiting faculty from political work, while some members already involved in nominations proceed under interim managers and an executive committee oversees La Crosse normal. Professor F A Cotton resigns and a five regents committee will accept applications for a new president.
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Associated Press
Madison
State Normal Schoog
State Normal
Milwaukee Normal School
Assembly
River Fally
State Senate
Pratt
A. WH. Sanford
A. Whitney
la Grosse Normal School
la Croxge
Rain Ends Heat Wave Across Midwest And Great Lakes
Rain from Milwaukee to Detroit eased a regionwide heat wave that had pushed temperatures toward the 90s. In Milwaukee four heat prostrations were reported. Ohio faced several prostrations with two deaths blamed on the heat. Cleveland saw intensified effects while Detroit reported only one prostration after morning rain cooled conditions.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Columbus
Ohio
Weather Bureau
Cleveland
Detroit
Mich
Better Conditions In Wisconsin Banks Report
Wisconsin bank assets rose by over four million dollars in the year ending June 34, with six months ending June 30 showing a 444 479 increase. Total resources across 858 banks, trust companies and mutual savings banks reach 649 587 124. Seasonal fluctuations and fund withdrawals for building contracts reduced activity in the past three months, the state bank commissioner reported.
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Associated Fresc
Madion
Wisconsin
Dwight T. Parker State Bank Commissioner
Mutual Savings
Banke
Coolidge urged to take brief outing after nominating convention
Washington dispatch says President Coolidge under heavy pressure after Harding's death and his own son's passing. He may take a short weekend trip on the Mayflower with his family but has not set plans. Secretary Weeks suggested a summer home in New England as a possible destination if he travels.
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Pre
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Phas
Harding
Calvin, Jr
Weeks
Mr. Coolidre
New England
Government Hopes Patriotism Enables Holiday Participation
Federal employees will be allowed time off on National Defense Day September 15 to join the national mobilization test. The War Department asks patriotic employers to grant holidays to workers willing to participate, with most time taken being a few hours. Guardsmen reserve members and civilians volunteering will present themselves to local officials for the drill, then return to work.
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United Arena
Washington, D. C
War Department
National Guard
Datense Tinita
Sherty
Selvittana
Ring Corp
Inea
Suthoritier
Sch
Republicans vow hard fight against La Follette in Iowa
Iowa Republicans led by the state central committee say they will concentrate campaign strength against Robert La Follette in the general race. Secretary P. R. Baldridge predicts Coolidge will win in Iowa, despite fears of La Follette.
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United Press
Tex Moines
Republicana
John W. Davis
Robert la Follette
Republican State Central Committee
la Follette
Iowa
P. R. Baldridge
Coolidge
Towa
la Follette and
Wheeler
Bi State Biennial Fraternal Reserve Convention Opens
Delegates from Michigan and Wisconsin gather in Menominee and Marinette for the Bi State Biennial convention of the Fraternal Reserve Association. Business sessions will be held separately in Menominee and Marinette, while social activities occur jointly, including a large afternoon and evening outing in a local park.
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Marinette
Wis
Michigan
Wisconsin
Menominee
Fraternal Reserve
Metinetlés
Menomines
Hogs Price Boost Wave Reaches Frisco
Sensational hog price rally hits San Francisco market with top bids around 13 dollars. The rise runs 2.50 to 3 dollars above a week earlier and about 2.25 higher than mid summer prices of last year.
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Frisco
United Press
San Francisco
Calif
San
Yankee Flyers Start Atlantic Flight From Scotland
Aboard WU Richmond Kirkwall Scotland American Army aviators begin their world flight leg from Houghton Bay toward Kirkwall after a foggy takeoff. Lieut Lowell Smith reports a pleasant trip and anticipates reaching Kirkwall in about six hours. The town crowds cheer as the three planes depart with oil stores, towboats, and repair crews on standby.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Kirkwall
Scotland
America
Houghton Bay
Lowell Smith
Brough
England
Kirkwill
Orkneyslanda
Atlantic
Iceland
Greenland
Indian Harbor
Labrador
Houton Bay
Sautern
Siainland
Pomona
Orkney
Flamborough Head
Bridlington Bay
Jesut
Lowell H. Smith
Chicago Youths Charged With Assault and Robbery Attempt
Three Chicago youths will face municipal court Friday on charges of assault with intent to rob a motorist and steal money and a car after a violent attack on contractor Richard Beauvain near Oxhide Road last Saturday. Authorities say one suspect struck the victim with a wrench while others aided in the assault. one youth is described as crippled and aided in the theft from the victim’s car.
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Chicago
Municipal Court
Rich
Ard
Beauvain
Das Morts
Ce Titethocky
Shahuink
John W. Davis Sets Presidential Drive Start Today
Democratic nominee John W. Davis begins his campaign trip from Penobscot Bay to New York. He will deliver an acceptance address in Clarksburg focusing on honesty in government and criticizing President Coolidge and Republicans for investigation delays.
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John W. Davis
Associated Prona
Islesboro
Meine
Penobscot Bay
New York
Maine
Clarksburg
Davis Homanstead
White
New Tate
Coolidge
Persian Claims on Imbrie Killing Leave Sorrow and Fear
Foreign minister sends letter to American envoy saying government and nation are horrified by the killing of Vice Consul Imbrie. Tehran reports bold efforts to rescue him and arrests after mob violence at the American hospital. police cautioned amid tense demonstrations.
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Teheran
Prema Teheran
Persia
Tran
Imbrie
Hoospitat
Somal
Allied Conference Awaits French Formula To End Deadlock
London report says France will unveil a comprehensive formula to resolve eleven days of deadlock over Defautta and Sanctions. The plan proposes French troop withdrawal from the Ruhr if paid 26 billion gold francs, and allows appeals to arbitration if a nation is in the minority on default decisions. It seeks to shift decision power from reparations to arbitration and includes an Anglo American loan context.
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Lloyd Allen
United Preene State
London
M. Clementel
M. Peratti
Merriot
France
Germany
Ruhr
Mrs Lindsey seeks divorce accuses husband in Indina case
Mrs Wakhola Lindsey of Mushele Ind says in divorce filing that her husband Arthur Lindsey the tightest man in the wart gave her only 1.10 dollars during two years of marriage. The United Press report notes the plea and minimal support claimed.
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United Presa
Mushele
Ind
Wakhola Lindsey
Arthur Lindsey
Labor Backing Sought as Taft Follette Ticket Contests AFL
Labor leaders seek support for Taft Follette ticket at Atlantic City AFL policy meeting. Follette Wheeler backers push immediate endorsement, while factions within allied unions aim to influence the federation's stance amid past neutrality. Milwaukie groups endorse Stollette for president at a joint session of railway and locomotive unions.
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Hy Associated Prosys
Washington
Tabor
Renttors
Ta. Follette and
Wheeler
Vic
American Federation of Labor
Atlantic City
Inbor Hewly
Remai
la Follette
Milwaukine
Robert M. Stollette
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Ne Sincorn
Order of Railway Conductors
Brotherhood of
Hare
J. J. Binine
Henry Huber
Leutenant
Herman I. Bkern
Solomon Levitan
Trensurer
Theodore Dammann
Alnte
Frange and Belgium negotiating offer of evacuation
Paris reports that France and Belgium discuss an evacuation offer to Germany tied to rapid Dawes program compliance. France and Belgium would withdraw troops from the Ruhr as Germany accelerates Dawes payments and reforms, with formal presentation after London conference agreement.
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Frange
Belgium
United Press
London
France
Geparnia
Germany
Ruhr
No Opposition for Erean Candidates in Primary
Secretary of State Fred R. Zimmerman announces Republican nominations show Herman Korn for reelection and Henry A. Huber for lieutenant governor with no opposition in the September primary. The article notes 311 candidates filed for various state congressional and legislative offices and details other party candidates and petition issues.
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Anandated
Madiston
Atty
Herman
Korn
Henry A. Huber
Stoughton
Fred R. Zimmerman
TOR
Jon
Secratary
Rtule
Stimerman
Guy
Jolnaon
Chippewa
Falls
Sheptere Daramann
Milwau
Kottalist
Civa
Conaticar
Fotth
Assembly
Buffilo
Prpin
Prohibition
Can
Henry N. Stephenson
la Cronne
Iso
Nending Investigathinay
A. & Michanison
Baldeln
Frear
Wreath Placed On Unknown Soldier Grave At Paris
Secretary Hughes is seen walking in Paris when a wreath appeared on the Unknown Soldier tomb. The inscription reads From a friend. The gesture surprised observers as officials expected a formal ceremony with French officials present.
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Hughes
Associated Press
Paris
Pou
Taatancéen
Ypald
Hugther
Atato
Cotton prices break $5 per bale today
New York cotton prices rose sharply as rains in the southwest eased concerns over Texas crop damage. October contracts fell slightly to around 38.07 per bale, signaling market relief after yesterday’s decline.
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Associated Presa
New York
New York Considered Key in CAPAC Presidential Campaign
Republican managers weigh New York as crucial in a bid for all 45 electoral votes for Coolidge and Dawes. Eastern advisers plan weeklong talks in Boston New York and Washington to shape the state effort.
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Associated Press
Chiesa
New York State
Commonwealth
New York
William M. Butler
Boston
Washington
New England
Seahoard
Butler
Coolidge
Charles A. Dawen
Cooldge
West
Chicago
la Foldettas
Wheeler
Wisconsin
Montana
William F.ailing
Cook County
Conference For Progressive
Nation
la Follette
Tinola
Nationu
Follette
Vetaux
Gatling Oald
E. E. Browne
Congranwos
Statas
Hound
Senate
Kansas
Browne
Capper
Erman L. Ekern
John M. Nelson
Father of Late Indiana Coach Stiehm Dies in Johnson Creek
Johnson Creek Wisconsin United Press reports the death of 63 year old father of the late football coach Stiehm. He died Tuesday of heart disease. His brother Edward Stiehm was village president and he formerly served as town assessor.
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United Press
Johnson Creek
Wiha
WL. Stiehm
Baward
Gumbel) Stehm
Indiana University
Edward Stiehm
Wos
Unreadable OCR Fragment Jeopardizes Clear Event
An incoherent OCR pass from an Associated Press item yields fragmented phrases about fate, timing, and numbers. The garbled text mentions a thwarted plan and a general sense of disruption with no definite names or places discernible.
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