Whitfield Found Guilty of Murder in Ohio Court
John Leonard Whitfield was found guilty of murdering Patrolman Dennis Griffin on May 11. After 23 hours of deliberation, the jury recommended mercy, but the verdict of guilty stands, with a life sentence in the Ohio Penitentiary without hope of pardon, as urged by weary officials.
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Arrest of veteran in girls death near Vermont city
George Pruneau, a wounded World War II veteran and recently released Leavenworth prisoner, was captured near Berlin Vermont after Ted Crandall and Albert Ward used a ruse to lure him into offering a ride toward Montpelier. A revolver was found on him. Large posses had hunted for Leona Tracy’s killer, who shot the 12-year-old girl after her mother objected to his advances.
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Tate Trucks Violate Own Law Near Population Center
In a regional survey, Tate Trucks violates local statutes related to population-based regulations. The report notes a notable concentration of women lawyers in the area, highlighting legal staffing and enforcement implications amid ongoing governance challenges.
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Yema State Funeral Plan For Harding Eight Hours
Washington Aug 8 The Yema state funeral for the late President Harding is set for eight hours. The schedule includes a 10:00 a.m. procession from the White House along Pennsylvania Avenue, 11:00 a.m. funeral services at Cary Baptist Church, 1:30 p.m. body in state under the Capitol dome, 5:00 p.m. Capitol doors close, 6:15 p.m. procession to Union Station, 7:00 p.m. Harding funeral train departs for Marion Ohio.
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Highway truck found four ton over limit in Grafton
Deputy Sheriff Matthews brought in a state owned road repair truck weighing 23 500 pounds on the Burke law heavy metal machine scales at Elyria Belting and Machinery. The over four ton overweight vehicle, used for heating asphalt, was on State highways under the supervision of SSD Ar Monee Totecting Attorney. The state claims others heavier trucks exist and cannot be arrested. (Continued on Page 2) John Youngblood Rites to be Friday morning. Funeral held for Elyria resident aged 83. Survived by daughter Eva, son Anthony, and brother Anthony. Burial at St Marys cemetery after service yesterday.
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Diamond ring linked to Battle Creek murder case
In Battle Creek Michigan on August 8 police sought the $3000 diamond ring worn by 74 year old John H Wills amid the triangular killings of his wife 68 and Maggia M Stewart 53 the alleged other woman Neighbors heard shots in the Wills apartment after he took Mrs Stewart for a ride and told a nephew where to find her body near a railroad bridge The wife quarrelled with him over the other woman Wills from Hunnewell Kansas owned ranch property and Oklahoma holdings The Stewarts husband BH Stewart worked for a print shop
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Wilson Takes Part in Rites
Washington Aug 8 Former President and broker Woodrow Wilson, aged and frail, left retirement to join national honors for Warren G Harding. He rode briefly in the funeral procession from the White House to the Capitol, but health fears kept him from the brief Capitol services, and he returned to his quiet street home.
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Mrs Harding Holds Vigil Over Warren G Harding
Mrs Warren G Harding widow of the twenty ninth president kept a final vigil at the White House with the body of her husband this morning before his funeral. She entered at 7:45 to bid farewell and allow officials to move the casket to the capitol for public services.
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Berlin Defies French in Ruhr Resistance Call
Berlin reports Chancellor Wilhelm Cuno urged the Reichstag to press passive resistance in the Ruhr with all means, presenting a direct challenge to French policy. The Aug 8 statement framed the stance as imperative, signaling firm commitment to ongoing defiance.
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Memorial Plans For National Day Of Mourning In Elyria
Plans complete for memorial services as Elyria observes President Warren G Harding's memory. A mayoral proclamation calls all business to cease with a park service and a potential church service if rain. Factories will close at noon, with stores in some cases closing by three, under guidance of local Merchants and the American Legion post.
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U P Church Break-In Reported at Local Faith House
The United Presbyterian church joins Methodist and Congregational offices in break in. A birthday box yielded about seven dollars from the secretary’s office. A bank appearance was found upstairs hidden in Rev Smith’s desk with timing uncertain due to open church hours.
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Community Chest shortfall cripples YMCA and other institutions
The Community Chest campaign failed to meet its 113 goal, hitting the YMCA hard. With a shortfall of 4 136.25 needed to keep YMCA doors open, officers plan a city appeal to raise the balance as directors meet to finish the campaign.
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Nation Mourns Warren G Harding As Nation Honors Leader
Washington August 8 America shows grief for Warren G Harding, nation's 29th president, with somber processions and black draperies. The capital observes a solemn homage as Harding's casket lies under the Capitol dome, recalling past leaders and the nation’s turbulent path to his era.
Mrs Harding Carried Into White House After Loss
Washington Aug. Mrs Katherine Harding widow of former President Harding faced an overwhelming grief as she left her car and was borne into the White House on attendants arms. The strain of the state funeral service for her husband s nation left her nearly collapsed yet she showed supreme courage in the ordeal returning to the capital after the funeral arrangements.
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Harding Funeral Arrangements in Marion Biden
Washington pays homage to a dead president as Marion prepares for Harding's homecoming. Khaki guards direct traffic into the city while 1,100 Ohio National Guardsmen arrive today and 2,000 more Thursday for an expected 100,000 visitors. Soldiers guard the tomb at Marion cemetery for at least six months after the funeral.
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Marion Tribute Marks Dead Son Funeral Plans
Marion outlines plans for a tribute to her dead son with events to be held over a day in Marion. The notice emphasizes memorial activities and the family's remembrance in the community.
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