Notorious murder case links Loeb and Leopold to new killing hints
Chicago and New York report that Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, jailed for the Franks murder, may be connected to another brutal crime. A taxi driver’s mutilation and an ether-knife link are discussed, with prosecutors eyeing an immense indictment.
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Chicago
Nathan' Leold
Richard Loeb
Dge ‘of Sighs
County
Lrst
Bert Franks
Office of
State
Freeman Tracy
Darrow
Opold
Fock
New York
Robert
Franks
Dean
Bramhill
Old the United
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May Weather Summary From Ather Observer
The May report by Charles Eagans records 12 clear days, 14 mostly cloudy days, and 16 days with 0.01 inch or more of rain. Temperatures ranged from 87 degrees to a low around May 5 6 and 25 with total rainfall 4.64 inches, highest on May 19 at 1.01 inches.
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Charles Eagans
Many to Attend the Democratic State Convention
A large turnout from the area heads to Indianapolis for the Democratic State Convention with delegates arriving by car. Culbertson of Knox heads slate for national delegate. Mason J. Niblack P. H. Eastman and Elveer Posay seek state offices amid planned speeches by Van Nuys Flynn Hadden and Senator Ralston. session starts at 9 a.m.
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State House
Severa ‘Culbertson
Innes
Deleo
Peer
Crav‘didacs
Knox
Knox County
Mason J. Niblack
Vinedunes
P. H. Eastman
Sandborn
Elneer . Posay
Frieclandéville
Frederick van Nuys
U.S
St Louis Politician Shot Near Train Station
State Senator Michael Kinney a prominent St Louis political figure was shot by two unidentified men as he prepared to board a train. The attackers in a parked automobile fired four times and fled before obtaining the vehicle’s license number.
Washington's first community sale set for Wednesday
The Business Men's Association approved Washington's first community sales day for Wednesday, June 25, after a recent business institute. About fifty five business houses signed up with plans to reduce prices for one day each month, inviting shoppers to visit multiple stores and become acquainted with offerings.
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Busine Men's Institute
Meady
Trac
F. B. Fornwald
Eal
Princeton
At Play Ends With Youths Hurt in Tree Fall
Paul Curtis, year old son of Mr and Mrs William Curtis, fell 15 to 18 feet from a tree near Woodlawn ball park onto a concrete sidewalk. He was taken home unconscious with unknown injuries. Robert Evans, 9, son of Albert Evans, suffered serious injuries when a bush twig penetrated his flesh and gall bladder during play. He was transported to Daviess County Hospital for operation and remains in serious condition.
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Paul Curtis
William Curtis
Woodlawn Ball Park
Don Julien
West Walnut Street
the &Ire
Daviess County Hospital
Shriners parade enlivens Kansas City streets
Twenty thousand Shriners in fez marched in colorful procession joined by 75 musical units. Crowds lined the streets twelve hours before the start as bands, drum and bugle corps performed and the tramp of footsteps filled downtown.
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Shriners
Kansas City
Fez
Coolidge to press Mellon tax plan in campaign
Washington June 3 President Coolidge makes tax reform a major campaign issue. He plans a Republican platform plank endorsing the Mellon tax plan and a vigorous drive for public backing. He warns Congress will face a stern response in December if elected on this platform. The Mellon plan will be defended as best possible under current conditions.
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Coolidge
Mellon
Mattingly Hurt at B&O Shops In Crane Accident
Joseph Mattingly of 1705 McCormick avenue, a B&O shops employee, was severely bruised Monday afternoon while operating a crane when a switch engine pushed cars along his track. The incident left him with painful injuries and unable to work for several days.
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Joseph Mattingly
McCormick Avenue
Mattingly
City Council Awards Seven Street Improvement Contracts
In a Monday night special meeting at city hall, six streets were awarded to White Construction Company of Chicago for asphalt paving at 2.54 dollars per square yard. The seventh project, resurfacing South Meridian Street, went to Premier Construction Company at 1.33 dollars per square yard. Curb and gutter work went to Nelson J. Bogard at 0.89 per lineal foot and other White Construction allocations followed across multiple streets.
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White Construction Company
Chicago
Meridian’ Street
Premier Construction Company
South Meridian Street
EO East
Corporation
Nelson J. Bogard
Fourth Street
Nek
Indiana Supreme Court bans promiscuous car stops without warrants
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled that stopping automobiles at will and searching them without warrants violates the constitution. The decision came in the Stella Batts appeal from a Putnam County conviction, noting deputies infringed Batts’s rights if intoxicants were found in the car. The ruling emphasized warrant-based searches and commented on the reliability of evidence collected otherwise.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court of Indiana
Stella Batts
Putnant
Willoughby
Batts
Sheriff's Deputies
Supremes Court
Indiana Presidential Vote Forecast Amid Klan Influence
Readable fragments suggest predictions for a landslide Indiana victory for a presidential candidate. Mentions the Klan's role in shaping policy and voters, with references to Dr Carlton McCulloch and a fundraising figure of 40.00 dollars.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas Teggert
Indiana
Ania Democrate
Carlton
McCulloch
Cliff Bowers Dies Aged 83 In Kentucky Visit
Cliff Bowers aged 83 died after an extended illness while visiting his mother Mrs. Sarah Baker in Bicknell. He lived on West Eleventh Street and was later found in a hay loft above a barn where he reportedly fell from work.
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Clifford
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