Darrow Ready For Leopold Loeb Case Motions
Clarence Darrow arrives as lead counsel for Leopold and Loeb in Chicago. He prepares for pretrial motions on Monday, with a staged strategy to move or delay the August trial while arguing venue and death penalty issues. A separate Memphis confession reports Charles Yo Negro admitting to multiple murders, adding to a pattern of violent crime headlines.
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Wheeler puts confusion in enemy camp
Atlantic City July 19 Senator Robert M La Follette may receive AFL endorsement for president as labor leaders convene August 1 in Washington Wheeler Montana senator accepts independence vice presidential nomination with La Follette creating chaos for Republicans Democrats and independents Wheeler strengthens the progressive ticket and independent strategy grows from Wisconsin to West Virginia with Shaver taking over Democratic campaign leadership and Coolidge meeting with party leaders.
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Busy Bs Bob Burt Washington Capitol Elevator
In Washington on July 19 Senator Wheeler announced his acceptance as Senator La Follette's running mate on the independent ticket. The two candidates appeared in a capitol elevator in good spirits. La Follette joked about a busy ticket while Wheeler smiled. Representative John M. Nelson joined the exchange.
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Hughes Arrival Shapes Reparations Debate In London
London July 19 United Press reports two pivotal events in reparations: agreement on an American to join the reparations commission and safeguards for the German loan investors, amid Secretary Hughes's arrival and planned meetings with Premier MacDonald. Officials stress his presence but say no formal talks on reparations are planned.
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United States
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Death of Lawyer Vandewater Shadows Sailstad Case Echoes
In Poughkeepsie, a murder mystery surrounds Holmes Vandewater, a prominent lawyer, presumed dead in a garage fire. Exhumation ordered amid clues suggesting another man’s identity, with insurance, travel plans, and a gold tooth fueling theories. Also: Hearst attacks Gov. Smith and backs Lt. Gov. Lunn for New York ticket.
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Boy Thief Is Caught In City Tells Of Crime
Marvin Wiggs a 19 year old youth once a petty thief confessed to a string of robberies in Danbury and surrounding towns. He admitted stealing five automobiles after robbing J H Crilly general merchandise and O Day drug store and later discarded vehicles in Moville Anthon Bronson and Anthon. Sheriff Beardsley and Deputy Mahr recovered the cars and loot.
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British Round World Flyer Hops Off Again at Paramushiru
Cordova Alaska July 19 Maj A Stuart MacLaren and three companions resumed the British round the world flight at daybreak toward Paramushiru the northern Kuriles. The British plane had been held offshore for ten days amid weather and met meteor conditions. Rats Ate Cat in New Bern North Carolina July 19 a mercantile firm declared war on rats after a rodent outbreak. the prized cat was locked inside and the rats damaged the enclosure, leaving only a skeleton. Davis at Dark Harbor Dark Harbor Maine July 19 John W Davis democratic presidential hopeful arrived at Seven Hundred Ker island near here for rest at Charles Dana Gibson’s home and promptly slept after his vow by Tuneh.
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Deadlock Ends as Moore Seeks Unity in Woodbury Dems
Dr. D. V. Moore, elected chair of Woodbury county Democrats, urged unity after factional deadlock. He attacked Republicans, praised Dawes and Bryan, and spoke of upcoming meeting to elect a chairwoman. The committee faced secret-ballot clashes over roster votes and seating.
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Rohle Hayward banker charged with embezzlement
Portland July 19 Henry E Rohit former president of the First National bank Hayward Wisconsin surrendered to the U S marshal in Portland to face a complaint alleging embezzlement of 800000 He denies taking bank funds noting the institution failed March 8 for about 250000 The cashier died recently Rohit has been in Portland about two weeks coming from Los Angeles and says he came to raise money with his attorney in Hayward aware of his movements
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United States
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Butler Assigned to Marine Corps Charge
Philadelphia reports Smedley D. Butler, city safety director, will lead the San Diego Marine base starting January 6, 1925. The brigadier general may return to service after a one year furlough unless Coolidge grants another leave at Mayor Kendrick’s request. Freight transport in Britain rises sharply with roads carrying over 10,000 tons daily on several routes.
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Marine Corps Base
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Federal men move to break liquor ring
The federal government plans a major drive to curb rum running using expanded coast guard capabilities. Arthur W. Henderson of Pittsburgh is named special assistant to prosecute rum smugglers under Attorney General Mabel Willebrandt, directing intensified prosecutions and vessel forfeitures under national prohibition and tariff laws.
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Pennsylvania
Farmer Wants No Sentiment At Denver Funeral
Denver, July 19. Harry H. Tammen asked friend not to mark his long journey with sentiment. A simple funeral is planned for next Tuesday in Denver with large local attendance and expected prominent visitors including Mr and Mrs J Ogden Armour who traveled from Chicago.
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