Insanity Plea Looms in Ohio Murder Trial
In Columbus on July 28, 1918, Dr James Brook faces trial for the murder of Theora Hix, a 24 year old Ohio State student. His defense centers on an uncontrollable impulse as he contends he urged the girl to death and slashed her throat. Judge Henry L Scarlett oversees proceedings in Grimal court with six weeks of testimony anticipated.
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Oslo
Jamen FL Beock
Theora Hix
Ohio State University
Brook Gota
Henry
L. Scarlett
Grimualcourt
Cave-in blocks Broad Street traffic in New Orleans
In New Orleans July 28 a cave-in on Broad Street near the New Basin Canal closed a main traffic artery. Workmen at the spot tried to rescue a man swallowed by a water mass. a crevasse opened several feet deep and the street sagged as onlookers wondered if an earthquake had struck.
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New
Orleans
Broad Street
New Basin Canal
Forest Fire Rages Near Alturas Mill Losses Reach $100000
A forest fire 30 miles from Alturas, California, roared out of control today. It had already gutted a mill worth about $100,000 and destroyed 5000 acres of valuable timber, as crews fought to contain the blaze.
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Alturas
Calif
Famous trials attract crowds at Somerville courthouse
Remus trial in Cincinnati and Snyder-Gray trial in Long Island City join the famous Hall-Mille case as hearings begin this morning. Telegraph wires reach the courthouse and 33 correspondents from across the state and nation are seated in marked areas.
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Somerville
Remus
Cincisnati
Snyder-Gray
Long Island City
Chancellor Herman Muplier Dies After Gallbladder Surgery
German chancellor Herman Muplier dies days after gallbladder operation. He underwent surgery to address complications from gall bladder trouble and passed away following the procedure.
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Herman Muplier
Germany
Prison Riot at Dannemora Ends After Five Hour Siege
Chaos erupted at the New York State Prison at Dannemora as 1200 inmates attacked guards in a bid for liberty. Three inmates died as walls were stormed, dynamo destroyed, and power cut off. violence followed weeks of tension over meals and holiday privileges. Governor Roosevelt to visit next week as warden cites lifers and long-term prisoners as instigators.
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Dannemora
Chaiom State Prison
Thas Underworld
Siberia
Wee G Eallen
State Department of Correction
Roosevelt
Harry MM. Raiser
Clinton
Eaid
Harry Moss
Ross
Black man attacked after towel incident at Houston hotel
In Houston on July 23, Patterson a 28 year old Black man used a clean towel after bathing. An altercation with a host over the towel led to him being cut with a pocket knife. Patterson was hospitalized.
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Houston
Um—I. OG. Patterson
Aldo
Patterson
Bis Boot
Millionth mile marks landmark for famed airliner pilot
Chicago July 24. E Hamilton Lee senior air mail pilot of the country completed the millionth mile on the airways at the municipal airport today. He has been flying 18 years and has no crash in all that time. His experience covers nearly every phase of aerial operations and commercial aviation.
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Chicago
E. Hamilton Lee
Sie Mail
bin Chip
Airways
Lee
Chicago-Omaha
Boeing Opstern
Girl 2 Dies After Fall From Picked Fence
In New Orleans on July 23 Lovise Souphall aged two died from injuries after being impaired on a picket fence. The tragedy details the fatal accident and the child's age. Authorities investigated the incident and offered condolences to the family.
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NEW Ohleans
Lovise Souphall
Man Seeks Sign To Reward Vandal Arrest In Chicago Yard
Alexander Boshmer announces plans to erect a yard sign in Chicago promising a 1000 reward for the arrest and conviction of vandals who damaged his lawn. He urges belief in signs as he pursues justice for the act.
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Chicago
Alexander Boshmer
New Law Allows Higher Travel on Country Roads
A new state law permits travel at increased miles per hour on country roads. The old vehicle will not meet the standard, so readers are urged to obtain two new ones under Classification 151. Light Classified.
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Caantey
Stakes to Halt Feud Between Two Women in San Antonio
Charles Boyle, secretary to street commissioner Paul Steffler, plans wooden stakes to mark property lines between two garages. Previously friendly neighbors clashed over driving on each other’s property and hauling corse, prompting the peace measure. A city engineer and stakes will define the boundary to stop the feud.
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Lia San Abntonio
Charles Boyle
Paul
Steffler
Bosls
Boyle
Nio Stakes
Holehdt
Theaters Closed as Typhoid Spreads
Federal sanitation officers closed all theaters and public houses as typhoid cases rise in the city Compulsory vaccination of all residents was enforced after municipal health officers failed to contain the outbreak.
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Cardenas
Guna
Farmer slain in dispute over boundary line
Kingman Kaw July 24 HL F Boldt 41 a Belmont farmer was shot and killed yesterday by neighbor L J Crow 41 in a feud over farm benefits Crow surrendered to Sheriff M Fisher and was jailed as Belmont farmers gathered at KU man town.
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Kaw
Hlf
Boldt
Living Nose
Belmont
L. J. Crow
Crow
M. Fisher
KU. Man
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