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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1924

Page

2

Prodigies Case Leaks Letter Demanding Million Payoff

Chicago dispatch reports a Milwaukee man offered to surrender himself on the gallows if heirs receive 1 000 000 dollars in the Leopold Loeb case. Judges prepare two indictments for kidnapping for ransom and murder as the youths face arraignment and possible July trials.

Chicago Curt Geissler Milwaukee Wis Nathan Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb Robert Franks Morgan Collins Nathan Leopold Albert H. Leep Sears, Roebuck & Co Chicago Bar Association Crowe Loeb

Sharon Vermont Report Fragments Describe Weakness and Fatigue

Partial OCR text shows a note from Sharon Vermont describing sickness feeling weak and run-down. The snippet hints at health concerns and emotional fatigue without final details or resolution. No additional individuals or organizations are clearly identified in the readable fragments.

Sharon Vermont

Jefferson Davis honored at Kentucky birthplace ceremony

At Fairview Kentucky thousands gathered for the dedication of the Jefferson Davis monument, a 351 foot concrete obelisk. Robert J. McBride praised Davis as deserving despite Confederate defeat, noting the Orphan Brigade's loyalty and Davis as a symbol of Kentucky heritage.

Fairview Jefferson Davis Robert J. McBride Louisville Kentucky McBride Jefferson Davis Home Association Orphan Brigade Glasgow

Tonight's Radio Features Preview from Major Stations

UPI listing schedules for 1924 includes Vicent Loa and his Hotel Pennsylvania Orchestra on WEAF at 10:00 p.m. Eastern, Ursinus College Glee Club on WIP at 9:15 p.m., WOR presents the Warriors recital at 8:30 p.m., WJAX airs The Night Caps at midnight over Lake Erie, and KSD offers the Missouri Theatre orchestra at 8:00 p.m. Central.

United Press Weaf New York Vicent Loa hAsylvania Orestra WIP Philadelphia Ursinus College Glee Club WOR Newark Wariors WJAX Cleveland Lake Erie KSD St. Louis Missouri Theatre Orchestra

Traphshooting standout Billy Pow overcomes eye loss

Although missing his right eye, Billy Pow of Tillsonburg Washington ranks high among Pacific Northwest trapshooters, drawing praise for his skill and persistence amid adversity.

Billy Pow Tillsonburg Wash Pacific Northwest

Special Meeting Called on School Board Rules and High School Plans

The county school board will hold a special session next Wednesday to discuss governing rules for public schools. The meeting prioritizes the rule changes, with high school building plans to be reviewed as architects prepare bid-ready drawings by mid June.

Board of School Commissions

Prohibition convention nominees named on first ballot

C H P Farish of Clinton Missouri nominated for president and Marie C Bechm of Long Beach California nominated as vice president on the first ballot. Other dispatches report Albanian assembly head murdered by insurgents in Tierna and Coolidge deferring VP selection to the Republican convention plus senate inquiry on Texas seat no final report this session. International and European items note Vienna trade union congress closing, Rheims Cathedral reconstruction funded by John D Rockefeller Jr, and the Italian king and queen visiting Spain.

Columbus H. P. Farish Clinton Marie C. Bechm Long Beach Cal Paris Rheims John D. Rockefeller, Jr

Bible Lecturer to Speak at Crown Theatre on Sunday

Mr Green says evolution draws wide attention yet clashes with Bible teachings. The Bible Students Association aims to restore faith by personal study and active teaching. The Crown Theatre lectures begin Sunday at 11 am, open to all with no collections.

Green Crown Theatre Bible Students’ Association

Post Office To Hold Weekly Stenographer Exams

Government department service in Washington announces weekly examinations for stenographer-typist positions at the local post office every Tuesday until further notice. Both men and women are eligible and vacancies in Washington will be filled from those who pass.

Washington

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