Millionaires' Sons Confess Kidnap and Murder Plans
Chicago prosecutors say Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb confessed to kidnapping and killing 14 year old Robert Franks and planned to kidnap Julius Rosenwald's son for ransom. They admitted considering a Rosenwald target and said the Franks crime was born of adventure and a desire for money.
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Richard Loeb
Associated Press
Chicago
Robert E. Crewe
Nathan T. Leopold, Jr
Robert Franks
Julius Rosenwald
Mr. Crowe
UN UW
Young Loch
Albert H. Lee
Seara Roebuck & Co
Rosenwald
Leopold
Jacob Franks
Crowe
Nel Boy
Ind
Robert
Frank Vapine
Mr. Crowé
Frank
June Evans
Criminal Courts
Miso
Tansom
Nathan Leopold
Jrr
Loeb
Rene Rinse
National Capitol House and Senate Meet in Session
The Senate and House convene with committees active. The Senate Daugherty investigating panel resumes work while the elections committee restarts the Mayfield contest hearing. The Senate naval committee weighs the construction bill as the House shipping board inquiry continues. House irrigation panel advances findings and recommendations.
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Associated Press
Senate
House
Senate Daugherty
Senate Elections Committee
Senate Naval
House Committee
Shipping Board
House Irrigation Committee
Opposition to entire war system endorsed by Wisconsin churches
Delegates at the Winnebago and Northeastern Congregational churches in Antigo adopt a resolution opposing the full war system while pledging to press for international cooperation and world peace. Rev. HW Gyddon of Tomahawk elected moderator. Rev. Charles Wicks of Rhinelander registers. Rev. Mtr. Ramsey of Tronwood ordained.
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Winnebago
Antigo
Untitled Press
Wis
America
HW. G. Kvddon
Tomahawk
Northeastern Association
Charles Wicks
Rhinelander
Mtr. Ramsey
Tronwood
Speciservlee
Governor Blaine Signs Nearly Million in Road Contracts
Governor Blaine signed road contracts totaling about 1 million dollars covering the state’s present year road program. Contracts include 351000 dollars in federal funds, 391500 dollars from county votes, and 163000 dollars from state funds.
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Blaine
Blaine Hag Aly
Executive
State Highway Commission
State Highway Department
Stinda
Highway Commission
W. 0. Hotchkisa
Hatchkise
Highway Department
Michigan University President to Nominate Coolidge
Marion Le Roy Burton president of the University of Michigan is expected to nominate President Coolidge at the Republican national convention. The choice, long urged by Coolidge backers led by William M. Butler, was virtually agreed upon by Butler and his aides. A formal announcement was not expected before Butler departs Washington for Cleveland.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mal Daugherty Writ of Habeas Corpus Sparks Senate Probe
Washington D C and Cincinnati reports show Harry M Daugherty former attorney general must face the Senate investigating committee on charges tied to the administration. MacCaugherty of Washington Court House Ohio won habeas relief, while the Senate plans appeals and consultation with Attorney General Stone.
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Mal Daugherty
United Press
Washdngston
Harry M. Daugherty
Senate Investigating Committee
Cincinnati
Daugherty
Washington
Senate
Washington, D.C
MacCaugherty
Brookhardt
Sengy
Todo
Stone
McAdoo Supporters Beaten At Minnesota Convention Start
At St Paul Minnesota supporters of McAdoo and Witham were assaulted as the Democratic state convention opened. C C McCarthy of Grand Rapids lost to Ray Farrington 627 to 82k for temporary chairmanship. Farrington favored an uninstructed delegation, boosting Al Smith for president. Anna Dickie Olesen accused Tammany influence of meddling. The melee suggested Minnesota will send a Smith wet delegation to New York.
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United Praga
St. Paul
Minn
Witham CG
McAdoo
C. C. McCarthy
Grand Rapida
Ray
Farrington
Ortonville
New York
al Smith
Anna Dickie Olesen
United States
Tammany
Minnesota
Tammany Hall
Olesen
Heir to Half Million to Support Deceased’s Sister
Chicago actress Eva Welch, named daughter of late alderman Charles H. Swisart and sole heir to his half million dollar estate, plans to set aside funds for Swisart’s feebleminded sister. Conservators had claimed Welch descended from Tom Jum Davie and Sarah Davis. Judge Walter Brewer ruled Welch was born in Chicago in 1860 under a common law marriage, after an eight week trial.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Eva Welch
Charles H. Swisart
Swigart
Welch
Tom Jum Davie
Sarah Davis
Walfe Yeland
Canada
Walter Brewer
Senate Passes Last of Supply Measures
The Senate today passed the appropriation bill funding the legislative establishments, the final regular supply measure for the session.
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Senate
Ay Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Legislativa
Carpentier Gibbons Fight Draws Big Michigan City Crowd
In Michigan City the Carpentier Gibbons boxing bout drew an estimated arena turnout of 28 000 to 32 000 as fans awaited the 10 round decision. Promoters aimed to start the main event around 4 p m CST while an undercard began at 2 p m CST.
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Associated Prexn
Michigan City
Ind
Wileness Uo
Gilliberia
James T. Kobert
Tabel
Btaff
Jad—Bankye
Georges Carpentier
Tommy Gibbons
Carpentier
Gibbons
Carpenties
Francois Descamps
Camentier
Gibbbonn
Gibbond
Chinese Recognition of Soviet Russia Unconditional
The Soviet foreign office announced today that China recognizes Soviet Russia unconditionally. No details were provided on how the recognition was accorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Russia
China
Wisconsin convention reports aim to boost business freedom
At the Wisconsin convention of group six of the Wisconsin Mannish try anavolation, officials praised Success and urged more business in pulleeyard dese politics in buainesa. A. Reddeman spoke for the Exterdation, calling to remove government from business and expand individual enterprise. Burr Williams of Milwaukee discussed recreation of an industry in Wisconsin.
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Rome
Mont Winde
Clausen
Timrl Con
Danker
A. Reddeman
Wiacundin
Reddemin
Pulleleyard
Sid
Burr Willama
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Insane Japanese man near embassy commits Hari Kari
A Japanese man found near the American Embassy in Tokyo dies by self harm Hari Kari. The deceased, name withheld, left a letter to Americans about Japanese exclusion and is described as insane. Flight crews bound for Kashimagaura will resume at 2 tomorrow morning.
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Frank Hedrea
Blair
Tokyo
Hari Kart
Japan
France Faces Grave Presidential Crisis Says Papers
The article reports a deep political impasse in France as President MUM declines premiership options and forces a possible cabinet crisis. It notes opposition factions and senate resistance amid uncertainty over forming a new government and the stance of key party leaders.
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Webb Miler
Enya
Dante
Mum
Blaine Llererat
Senate
HoldUp Duplicates Earlier Bank Robbery Pattern
Two masked couriers and a robber seized about 20 000 dollars from the State Bank in Kansas City. The incident mirrors a November 15 1923 holdup with near identical method and payoff, raising questions about a repeat crime pattern.
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Kansan
Are Keating
Mississippi River allotments noted for river work
A brief notice from Washington discusses river and harbor allotments on the Mississippi River. It outlines an authorization of funds totaling 190 000 dollars allocated for improvements from the river’s mouth to a specified western point, detailing the scope of work and the involved agencies.
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de Agana Prew
Washington
Raver and Girdor
Miss Court
Lodge Denies Aiding Ald In Liquor Export Inquiry
Massachusetts Senator Lodge testified before the committee denying involvement with Craven Brothers and an alleged liquor shipment to Canada. The hearing featured sharp exchanges as witnesses discussed possible bribes and perjury, with other senators labeling a witness a crook while vowing to press for further testimony.
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Associated Prowly
Washington, DC
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Repubet Renate
Daugherty
Canady
Craven Brothers
Atlantia
Heyer
Vige Consul Admits Accepting Money for Chinese Passports
A damaged report alleges a consul admitted taking funds to issue Chinese passports. The hearing referenced a confession and testimonies about payments, with one witness claiming a broker delivered money to a passport fraud ring. An arrest and bond details follow in a preliminary inquiry.
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Vige Consul
Wniled
Mushimdton
Ile
Aretican
Wee Counsal
Pete
Brett
United States
Bere Bodigy
Kerr Te Creaienerad
Phat Bie Wats
Complete Overthrow of Fundamentalists by Baptists
United Press reports the Baptist convention met after bitter factional splits. Carl F. Milliken of Maine elected president. officers include Albert W. Juaven New York first vice president Edward S. Rhoades Ohio corresponding secretary W O Batting Missouri recording secretary Maurice A Lew Massachusetts treasurer Frank J Miner Iowa with other names listed.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Carl F. Milliken
Maine
Ag Fotlaws
Rev. Albert
W. Juaven
New York
Edward S. Rhoades
Ohio
W. O. Batting
Missouri
Maurice A. Lew Masaachae Welts
Charles & Walkar
Teelaware
Trey Urer
Prank J. Miner
Lowe
Masonic Temple Dedication Invites Nearby Lodges
Lodges in neighboring areas are invited to attend the dedication of the new Masonic Temple in Manitowoc Wisconsin. Grand Officers including Lam of Madison and state leaders will participate in the Saturday ceremony with services planned in the evening.
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Associated
Manitowoc
Wis
WWE
Exclusion Law Seen Worse for U S Than Japan
Special to The Northwestern discusses the immigration exclusion provision and its effects on U S relations with Japan. The piece argues Coolidge opposed the policy but acknowledges its impact on potential gentlemen’s agreements and future U S foreign dealings.
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Washington
Coolidge
United States
Rome
Unit 1
Howe
Ward
Coolidne
Congress
Tibet States
Japan
Nippon
Enhasrexa
Modernists Win Two Key Victories at Baptist Meeting
The northern Haptlat convention in Milwaukee heard delegates praise Modernists after two decisive wins over fundamentalist opposers. The assembly approved resolutions favoring free religious choice, denouncing divorce and lusty amusements, while planning further discussion on war abolition and broader Baptist aims.
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United Prong
Milwaukee
Aitherrn
Chorley W. Gi Plea
Calero
Hes Baptist Vranas
Stockholm
Hanihara Hands Protest to Secretary Hughes
Washington dispatch reports Ambassador Vanthara delivered Japan's protest over the immigration act to Secretary Hughes. No formal statement was issued. weather and general notices accompany the dispatch, noting a week of unsettled and mild temperatures in various regions.
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Hanihara
Hughes
Washington, DC
Ambaussador Vanthara
Paehes
Tokyo
Pirate Department
Tinke
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Horicon
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Wisconsin Association
Kaahimagaura
John &. Schurman
Cyrus Woods
Pretax Gill
Stadt
Bamanedt
Tan
Wien
France
Grisis
Mississippi River
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Lok
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Werther
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