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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1924
Page
4
Proceedings discuss the motive in the case with references to bank statements and defense arguments. Prosecutor Crowe cites criminology authorities and compares youth and depravity to argue for the established penalties under new Illinois statutes.
Chicago Aug 28 The Franks kidnap murder case emerged in 1924 with the discovery of Robert Franks 14 in a road culvert near 115th street and Pennsylvania railroad. Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb, both from affluent families, were arrested after a chain of confessions and grand jury indictments for murder and ransom. They pleaded not guilty, then guilty, and the trial moved toward sentencing with testimony on the crime's nature and mitigation.
The judge notes attention to the case and the defense attorney cites prosecutorial actions. Mr Crowe presents remarks about the youths involved and the court considers the implications of the alleged crime and potential outcomes.
Bridgeport residents report relief from headaches dizziness and listlessness after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and related products. A nationwide canvass found 93 percent benefited from the remedy with many vouching for its effects and recommending continued use. Sold by druggists nationwide.
A local man dies after collapsing in the heat in Hnowlton. Relatives seek to identify him as investigators pursue the cause of death amid a heat wave. The article notes the victim was found near a water feature with no ID and mentions a carpenter death nearby during hot weather.
Lt. Col. George Wood announces Salnanorist will head new Gulf transfer division. Mrs. Oscar Jones and Mrs. Bob Cemer to supervise Salvation Army ecorns in Dallas and Wichita assignments. Officers proceed to Dallas for congress then to San Antonio and Houston. new division to include Louisiana and Arkansas, forming Gulf region.
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce plans a large regional exhibit to promote local manufacturing agriculture transportation and city advantages at the Southern States display in New York January 19 to 31. A Texas regional board will coordinate plans with Port Worth and Greenville officials to prepare a 7500 feet exhibit space, with San Antonio likely receiving 1000 to 1500 feet.
Notes from a Renuth state executive committee gathering mention Miriam A. Pergausen as a possible governor candidate and debate over a central San Antonio ally. Hints arise that Fort Worth attorney Mone Zweifel could emerge as a strong contender if a from Narr candidate is chosen.
Authorities announce the arrest of a 22 year old woman Dorothy Burns and two men James J Burns and Harry Chance linked to the Feldenheimer jewel heist. Lloyds of London rep Tom Gerald Tunisi calls the case a key breakthrough in breaking up a major international gem theft ring valued at millions. Feldenheimer and a customer were bound as robbers seized diamonds worth about 1 000 000.
Philadelphia officers, led by Brigadier General Butler, were reported to be under a harsh directive to shoot suspected criminals during a public safety sweep as vacationers returned to the city. The plan aimed to deter crime amid fears of a rising wave.
Aliss Arnie Webb Blanton former state superintendent of public instruction and now an education professor at the University of Texas is a candidate for the presidency of the College of Industrial Arts at Denton. She said she was a candidate to fill the vacancy created by the death of Dr. F. M. Bralley in Dallas.
Washington August 28 The Interstate Commerce Commission says proposed cancellation of the combination rule affecting freight rates from the South to destinations east of cotton and cotton linters is not justified. New schedules delaying such cancellation were suspended and are now canceled by the commission.
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