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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1924

Page

21

Judge Caverly ends Franks case with mob-spirit warning

Chicago August 2 AP judge John R. Caverly, retiring head of Cook County criminal court, takes charge in the Leopold and Loeb case ruling September 10 as the sentencing date and barring spectators at the bridge. He criticizes a defense accusation as cowardly and das tard, and rejects the notion that wealth or poverty delayed justice. The hearing features tense exchanges with States Attorney Crowe and defense counsel Sparrow, with added security for the judge amid threats.

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Crown argues youth defense in Franks murder trial

Attorney Crowe contends that youth is no defense to crime as he argues before Judge Caverly in the Bobby Franks case. He cites Darrow and criminology books to claim ages 17 to 24 are criminal ages, pressing for death for the two student defendants. He recalls convicted youths and notes the social origins of the Franks suspects while opposing leniency. The second kidnapping case is set to follow with Capt Shoemaker testifying on the ransom and confessions.

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Remus testifies on bribery scheme involving Daugherty

Former gambler Remus claims he paid Jess Smith tens of thousands to secure whisky permits and shield illegal bootlegging from the Justice Department. He asserts senators Wheeler and Brockhart failed to aid his bid for freedom, while recounting bribe offers and courtroom outcomes.

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Indictment of M Coy Sustained by Court

Los Angeles Aug 28 The motion of Kid McCoy’s attorneys to quash the murder robbery and assault indictment in the Theresa Mora case was denied in the superior court The defense argued errors in indictment preparation and omission of Mrs Jennie Thomas as witness Grand jury foreman Frank Heron testified the omission was an oversight Judge Crall ordered Mrs Thomas added to the list and set next Tuesday for McCoy’s plea.

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Labor Bureau Orders Firpo Investigation

The Labor Department ordered Commissioner Curran at the port of New York to investigate charges that Argentine heavyweight Luis Angel Firpo violated immigration laws by aiding the entry of Miss Blava Picart into the United States a year ago. Curran may seek a warrant if the charges are proven. Firpo has recently faced perjury charges related to Picart’s entry, which he denies.

Curran New York Labor Department Luis Angel Firpo Immigration Lawa United States Mias Blava Picart William Sheafe Chase Immigration Bureau Firpo Chase Miss Piccart Miss Picart

U S Printers Submit Own Wage Proposal

Journeymen printers at the Government Printing Office present a wage plan to Public Printer Carter in response to a sliding scale. They seek a flat rate of 108 dollars per hour plus 15 percent for night and overtime work. The committee includes Edward S Hantzman Herbert B Barnhart and William T L Kirby. no action is expected until the proposal is studied.

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Nationalists to Aid Dawes Plan Bills

Paris reports worsen for German ratification of the Dawes plan as Chancellor Marx struggles to secure Reichstag approval. An agent general and staff may be appointed to implement the Dawes terms regardless of elections, with Seymour Parker Gilbert Jr. possibly taking the post. compensation discussed ranges from 36000 to 75000 dollars annually plus expenses. The move aims to show Allies fulfilled London obligations and drive execution despite German political delays.

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