Slayers Leopold and Loeb face court with ransom plot claims
Assistant state’s attorney Joseph Savage argues the pair plotted meticulously to hide Robert Franks and framed a cold intellectual crime. He cites ransom attempts, taunts to reporters, and Leopold’s alleged disowning of clues as evidence of premeditation and moral peril.
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Chicago
Robert Franks
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
John R Caverly
Joseph Savage
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George Johnson
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Mr Savage
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Des Moines Officer Fatally Shoots Man During Arrest
Des Moines Aug 21 Patrolman Jack Ellis says Frank Coleman 41 refused to halt for speeding and reach for a pistol after a chase on Seventh Street viaduct. Neighbor Mia English disputes resisting claims while Ellis says Coleman struck him with liquor bottle causing accidental discharge that killed Coleman.
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Sinclair Plea for Abatement in Naval Oil Lease Case
In Washington on Aug 21 Harry F Sinclair filed in the DC Supreme Court an additional plea in abatement challenging the indictment charging him with schemes to defraud the government over naval reserve oil leases. The filing cites a Walsh radio speech used in a related document by E L Doheny Jr. Albert Fall, previously tied to the Teapot Dome lease, is named in the indictment.
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Senate of Investigation
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La Follette Wheeler Strategists Meet in Washington
Lead strategists of the La Follette organization gather in Washington to plan itineraries for the two candidates and set a program of supporter activities. After Wheeler’s return from vacation, Wisconsin officials Ekern and Niles begin conferences with the ticket, likely joined by Rep. Nelson. A Labor Day radio address and Wheeler’s Boston Common speech are in the works.
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California Girl Reaches Longwood Final in Tennis
Miss Helen Jacobs of Berkeley Cal aged 17 advanced to the final round by defeating Katherine Gardner of Boston in straight sets 6-2 6-2. Eleanor Goss of New York Olympic team member beat Leslie Bancroft of Brookline 6-3 6-3 to join her in the final.
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Berkley
Cal
Katherine Gardner
Boston
Eleanor Goss
New York
Leslie Bancroft
Defense Rebuttal Focuses on Mental State in Trial
Mr Savage states the world watches for Judge Caverly to uphold the law with a decree of hanging. Walter Bachrach, junior counsel for the defense, argues mitigation in mental disease short of insanity as a factor in punishment.
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Probe Discovery of Sack of Bones Near Marion
Cedar Rapids Aug 1 Coroner Vorpalia reports slow progress in solving the case of a sack of human bones found on Indian creek bank near Marion. The skeleton, assembled in an undertaking parlor, lacks the pelvis and other bones. The coroner suspects a grown man, believes flesh was removed by salt solution, and doubts it is a cadaver from a physician. Publicity urged to aid identification.
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Vorpalia
Indian Creek
Marion
Vorpal
Automobile Thieves and Policeman Engage in Runaway Gun Battle
Sioux City report of a 2 am pursuit of a stolen car by motorcycle officer Phillip Nyberg. Bullets struck his clothing, bike, and leg as he chased the thieves and a woman was heard screaming after one shot. The officers and suspects tangled on the pavement during the volley.
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Sioux City
Phillip Nyberg
Nyberg
Wilsons secretary wins third shorthand championship
Charles L. Stein, private secretary to President Wilson, won the National Shorthand Reporters Association speed test championship for the second time at the convention in Washington. If he wins next year, the trophy becomes his permanently.
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Washington
Charles l. Stein
Wilson
National
Iowa Man Accused of Murder Tries to Hang in Jail
Austin May, jailed for the Oelwein murder of his wife, attempted suicide by hanging last night in West Union Iowa. He tore out a window frame to obtain a rope, jumped from the sill, and the rope broke. He was unhurt. The grand jury meets in September as a first degree murder indictment is expected. May has confessed to shooting his wife.
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Seven Bandits Rob Bank at Leland Iowa
Seven bandits robbed the Farmers Savings Bank at Leland Iowa early today escaping with about 400 dollars in cash. Wires into the village were cut and the robbers drove toward Forest City to notify officials.
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Farmers’ Savings Bank
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Albert Lea
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Geult
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Hancock County
Des Moines
Leland
Body of 12 year old boy feared drowned at Rapids
Police hunt inlets along the river south of CPDR Rapids for the boy believed to have fallen from a Rock Island bridge yesterday. Two girls report seeing him step onto a plank and plunge into swollen waters after staring at the current. Coroner Vorpal spoke with the children and seeks leads.
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Dawes Plan Up To Deputies At Paris Session
Premier Herriot presents the Dawes reparation plan and the London agreement to the Chamber of Deputies as the cabinet approves the declaration summarizing the London conference results. France readies votes from government supporters while extremists oppose. The Berlin government meanwhile moves to implement the Dawes plan with a legislative package authorizing finance loans and railway bond actions.
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Snow Report in Sioux City Amid 87 Degree Heat
Hundreds of Sioux City residents claim to have seen snow in the air on a hot August evening. Weather bureau inquiry confirmed 87 degree temperatures as the white specks fell briefly at 6:19 PM before melting.
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Sioux City
Sioux
Armed men hold up silk truck on Madison Avenue
Six armed men robbed a truck on Madison Avenue today and fled with a cargo of silk valued at about 50 000 dollars. Scores of bystanders witnessed the bold daytime theft.
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New York
Madison
Charge of Murder in First Degree Filed Against Hough
Bedford Iowa August 21 A murder in the first degree charge was filed against Carl Hough after coroner’s jury found he killed Lillian McKinney by strangulation and blows. The stomach analysis showed no poison and four hours without food except green apples. Myron Hough admitted guilt and said no defense would be pursued.
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Bedford
Carl Hough
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Myron Hough
South Dakota
William Jennings Bryan Hurt In Automobile Smash
William Jennings Bryan was injured when an automobile he rode in overturned on a highway near Terre Haute Indiana after leaving Tuscola en route to Mattoon. He suffered bruises and facial cuts but reached Mattoon able to deliver a scheduled lecture despite the secrecy to avoid alarming Mrs Bryan in Florida.
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Mattoon
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Lightning Strikes Near the Coolidge Home at Plymouth
A severe storm struck Plymouth Vermont near President Coolidge's temporary office in the general store. A lightning cone bolt knocked out telegraph equipment but caused no injuries or disturbance to the Coolidge family. electrical workers repaired the damage over several hours.
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Cone Bolt
John Coolidge
President Coolidge
Americans and Italians Begin Greenland Flight from Reykjavik
The American Lt. Lowell H. Smith and Lt. Eric Mc Nelson with Lt. Locatelli and crew depart Reykjavik at 8 16 am for a 826 mile hop to Frederiksdal Greenland. Weather is reported as fine and the group is to proceed despite prior ice and sea conditions.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Locatelli
Richmond
Lowell H. Smith
Eric Mc Nelson
Frederiksdal
Cape Parewelh
Greenland
North Atlantic
Angwassalik
Hoefn Hornafjord
Governor Bryan to Address Modern Woodmen Meet in Lincoln
Governor Charles W. Bryan, Democratic vice presidential candidate, travels by auto from Lincoln to Oakland for the Modern Woodmen encampment. He plans a brief speech on Governor's Day as thousands gather, then return to Lincoln by night.
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Treaty With Britain Hailed as Diplomatic Feat in Moscow
Moscow officials hailed the London conference treaty with Britain as a triumph for Red Diplomacy at a plenary Moscow soviet meeting. The government will begin work on the remaining details of the agreement.
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