Chicago youths confess to kidnapping and murder in Franks case
May 11State's Attorney Crowe said Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, heirs of wealthy Chicago families and University of Chicago students, confessed to kidnapping and murdering 14 year old Robert Franks last November. He said the plan aimed for 16008 ransom. Crowe detailed the alleged crime including a rented machine and clues traced to Leopold. Franks's father Jacob Franks and other relatives doubted the confession.
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Nathan E. Leepold, Jr
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Capitol Bows in Tribute to Nation's War Dead
President Coolidge laid a wreath on the Unknown Soldier as Armistice Day observances began in Arlington. Government departments closed, radio broadcasts planned, and ceremonies featured veterans groups and civic organizations in tribute to war dead. The speech touched on World Court membership and keeping arms in check through international covenants.
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America
Lodge Denies Involvement In Export Liquor Permits
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts testified before the Daugherty committee denying any participation in the 19 export liquor permit scheme. The hearing followed claims by Means and Stinson about arrangements and a hotel frame-up. A spectator, Fink, interrupted the session asserting he sought to be heard, causing committee disruption.
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Daugherty Committee
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Eeterested
Hewter Wheeler
Choese
Ras Te Stinsen
Searles
Brookhart Thundeed
Fink
Wheelr
Mia Stinson
Jess
Rochester
Schporna
Fisk
Coolidge Tax Reduction Bill Presented
A tax reduction bill is presented to President Coolidge amid a heated debate over fiscal policy and its impact on the economy. Proponents argue relief for households, while opponents warn of long-term deficits.
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Coolidge
War Looms in Rameneved Pras Lest
Fragmentary OCR notes describe rising tension and distant preparations amid a wartime atmosphere. References to military positions, possible lines of advance, and uneasy rumors hint at a larger conflict shaping events. Names and details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Cleveland Prepares For Automobile Parking
Cleveland plans to accommodate visitors for the Republican national convention. Fred H Cale says parking will ease as government takes over nearby property. The lakefront area near the convention hall will provide space for nearly 4000 cars with overnight security by a special police squad and an anti theft department run by the Automobile Club.
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Automobile Lab
Price elected to Salisbury position amid salary provisions
Jesse D Price was chosen to fill a Salisbury term as member of the State Tasomms gor The Governor noted the term would start soon under the five year provision. salary set at 5000 per year with 1060 paid by the State and 2800 by Baltimore. Price previously served in Congress from the First district and was Tan Commission chair in 1922.
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Bertly
Rughe
Auto racers set up new speed record at Indianapolis
The 1924 AAA driving race at the Indianapolis speedway saw Corum push through to set a new speed mark of 93.21 mph, beating Murphy. Joe Boyer and others competed as officials noted the long grueling 230 mile route with several troubles including tire and mechanical issues.
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Eevera
Steart Hartz
Peine Mioemry
Tyanper Murphy
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Breakfast bet goes awry in odd wager tale
A misread bet describes Tethnep and Ma May attempting a breakfast of five sandwiches and beverages. One man wagers he cannot add a pound to weigh more than eight, but the morning turns odd as crates and a maghatg mystery appear.
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America
Luce
Lara
Japanese protest suicide cited amid U S tensions
An unidentifiable individual committed suicide in protest related to U S actions. Authorities found protest notes with vague references to policy and allegiance, hinting at anti American sentiment but details remain unclear. The incident prompts inquiries into motives and response from officials.
Maury High School Senior Virginia Jones Missing Death Suspected
Virginia Jones a 17 year old Maury High School senior left home and vanished after despondent over a haircut. Relatives say mental strain and a pulling together of friends preceded her disappearance. police find an empty car in Lafayette Park near the riverbank.
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Norfolk
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Conners
Mies Jones
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Jonessrose
Bethesda Church Marks One Year In New Building
The Bethesda church observes its one year since opening with a morning talk by De Shipley on a new duty estimate and a Bible study. Dr im t will discuss the church’s relation to broader missionary aims. An evening service at eight features the Anasululin program led by Sunday pupils.
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Pestor
Ambassadors Protest and Soviet Talks Reported Amid War News
Reports from Washington and New York detail ambassador protests to the United States over postwar information provisions and the lack of detail on Soviet talks. A federal judge seeks habeas corpus relief for a detained banker, while weather and sports notes accompany scattered military and city updates from midweek.
East West College Athletics Competing in Cambridge Meet
Ambiguous scraps describe a May 31 event at Harvard Stadium where East and West Coast rivals contest a title. The text hints at a 15Championships or trials with teams named Cat Way and Cat, and mentions Harvard and Cambridge but details remain unclear and fragmented.
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America
Harvard Stadium
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