Crowe Defends Loeb Leopold Insanity Claim
United Press report from Chicago June 14 says State’s Attorney Crowe aims to prove Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb sane to justify a planned trial for kidnapping and murder. Clarence Darrow leads defense. court strategy centers on using the kidnapping charge to test confessions before pursuing the murder verdict.
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Chicago
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HB. Crowe
Nathan Leopold
Richard Lovese
Robert
Trowe
University of Chicago
Uva
Pyor
Guttey
Leopold
Clarence Darrow
Crowe
Darrow
Loeb
Altho
Illinois
Lespold
Coolidge Safe Leader of People Declared by Burton
Burton asserts Coolidge stands as a safe leader for the people and argues U S entry into the world court with Harding-Hughes reservations would not jeopardize national interests. He pledges readiness for future arms talks and loans to help European rehabilitation amid reparations disputes.
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Peanie
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Tle
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Germany
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Pennsylvania
Weeks
Massachusetts
Warren
Resolations Committee
Colleases
Michigan
Bishop Leads Prayer at Republican Convention Emphasis on Righteousness
At Cleveland June 10 Bishop William F. Anderson of the Methodist Episcopal church delivered the opening prayer emphasizing that righteousness exalts a nation. The session featured applause for anti-lynching measures and calls for law enforcement, constitutional preservation, and national unity under Coolidge.
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Associated Press
Cleveland, O
William F. Anderson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cincinnati
Boston
Rand
Powers and Republicans Emphasize Budget Reform and Debt Funding
The text lists Republican accomplishments including a budget system, tax reductions, tariff law, funding foreign debts and British indebtedness, and public debt reduction. It argues experience and history should guide future policy and praises the party's role in national upbuilding and citizen prosperity.
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Powers
G O P Convention Opens Amid Mechanical Precision and Pageantry
The Republican convention opens with a steady, well rehearsed mood as delegates and dignitaries fill the hall. Notables including Charles March, C C Chapman, Albert Beveridge, and Gov. Dixon draw attention while new faces appear and plans for the platform committee unfold.
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Iowa
Charles March
Minnesota
C. C. Chapman
California
Charles B. Warren
Michigan
Mexico
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Washington
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Montana
James G. Harbori
Army
Frank T. Hines
Veterans’ Bureau
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Henry Caber Lodge
Massachusetts
Vermont
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Adame
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Stars and Stripes Poverer
Sousa
Shop Anderson
Ammerica
Butler
Wiliam M. Butler
Lockwood
National Committee
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Rov
Groesbeck
Adams
A. T. Roberts
Lincoln
Amerca
Europe
America
United States
Pennsylvania
Mrs Nellie M Thomas rites set in Kiamer chapel
Services for Mrs Nellie M Thomas 60 who died after pneumonia at daughter Mrs Bessis Bowmen’s Clarion Iowa will be held Wednesday at 10 in Kiamer’s chapel Reverend A B Curran of Grace M B church will officiate She was born in Canada and lived in Waterloo five years She leaves sons Frank Clarence Rolland Bert and daughters Mrs Ethel Volline Mrs Kitty Trusty Mrs Minnie Wheilan and Mrs Adantine plus a husband who died December 12 1921.
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Kiamer
Nellie M. Thomas
Bessis Bowmen
Clarion
A. B Curran
Grace M. B. Church
Thomas
Waterloo
Canada
Frank
Clarence
Ethel Volline
Argo
Minn
Kitty Trusty
Rolland
Motley
Minnie Wheilan
Park Rapids
Bert
Saskatchewan
Adantine
Osage
Universalists of Iowa Convene for Annual Program
Delegates from Mitchellville Osage Boone Webstot e City Altoona Mt. Pleasant Manchester Waterloo gather for the Iowa Universalist convention’s eighty second annual session. Morning programs include youth division reports and a Sunday school session led by Rev Otto Rugpe. Main address by Miss Rush Anna Anderson promotes cooperation across creeds. The afternoon features open meetings and greetings from Unitarian groups. A banquet and final speeches cap the day as Waterloo hosts. The ordination of Mrs Minnie O Colegrove is slated for Wednesday morning.
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Mitchellvillee
Osage
Boone
Webstote City
Altoona
Mt. Pleasant
Manchester
Waterloo
Young People’s
Fay Tornquist
Mit
Chellville
Young People’s Christian Union
Otto &. Rugpe
Universalist Church
George Wood
Webster City
Joseph Lavine
Stoughton
Oxage
Rush Anna Anderson
Boston
National Unitarian
L.V. Harvel
Lombard
P. A. Allen
Galesburg
J. 5
Lowe
D. D
Mass
L. R. Robinson
Chicago
Midwest
Chaplain Miller
Fort Des Moines
Ruth Anderson
John Garth
R. S. Gater
Ellsworth Reamon
Minneapolis
Minnie 0. Colegrove
Laura Boaler
Epworth League to Hold Flag Day Program in Dunkerton
Dunkerton Iowa June 1 Children’s day was observed at the Methodist Episcopal church with a large gathering. On Friday evening June 13 the Epworth Leaguers plan a supper and social. The event centers on flag day June 14 with Mrs Ralph Francis and Mrs Pritchard assisting. Cafeteria supper serves 7 to 8 p m prior to the program open to all.
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Dunkerton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth Leaguers
Ralph Francis
Pritchard
London Subway Strike Shows Signs of Breaking
London officials report a slight abatement in the subway strike with 44 stations still closed. Residents W J Nichols and wife return from California noting sagging trade and a less pleasant winter than prior visits.
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London
Advice to Kiwanis on developing life potential
Mrs. Effie McGollum Jones addressed the Kiwanis Club at Hotel Russell-Lamson urging fuller use of mind and character. She argued civilization has advanced materially but not mentally and urged invoices of life to measure and improve personal growth and civic virtue.
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Effie McGollum Jones
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Russell-Lamson
Iowa Editor Signals Midwestern Weight in Convention
W T H Powell of the Ottumwa Courier and president of the Associated Press Editorial Association of Iowa says the middlewest exerts potent influence on the convention. He notes the platform and VP pick must appeal to the corn and wheat belt and that Iowa sentiment will be consulted and heeded in the selection.
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Cleveland
W. T H. Powell
Ottumwa
Iowa
Associated Press Editorial Association of Iowa
White House
Middlewest
la Follette
Auto Club Offers 16 Cent Gasoline Via Coupon Book
Des Moines Automobile Club members were asked to endorse a filling station contract for 16 cent gasoline, 1,600 members would buy coupon books at 16 and 5 dollars. The move aims to push down state prices and prompt other groups to act, with Attorney General Gibson signaling possible state involvement.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Automobile Club
Special Committee On
Gibson
Towa
Coolidge Sees No Need for Extra Session
President Coolidge to Congress not call an extra session despite difficulties. White House says failure of deficiency bill and naval construction measures does not alter his plan regarding a possible armaments conference.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Congress
White House
Y W C A Building Fund Campaign Ends With Dinner
The YWCA building fund drive will close this evening with a 6 15 p m dinner. Final reports will be presented and total pledges reach 57 253 to date.
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Y.W.C. A. Building Fund
Y. W. CC
Association
Wealthy Widow Weds Chauffeur in Chicago License
Mrs Tennie A Spence 62 of Omaha widow and Frank Montlenry 46 her chauffeur obtained a license to marry at the county building in Chicago. Spence, sister of the late George A Joslyn, is reported to share in a fortune valued around ten million dollars. The couple left Omaha June 4 for a motor tour through the east. Cedar review set for tomorrow evening at B P W clubrooms.
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Chicago
Tennie A. Spence
Omahz
Frank Montlenry
Cha County
Spence F
George A. Joslyn
Western Newspaper Union
McHenry
Omaha
Federal raid uncovers two giant stills at Clem Oberding farm
In a raid by federal, state, and county agents at Clem Oberding’s farm near Carroll two oversized stills were found in the hog house. Four sows and a litter were penned nearby as agents removed evidence. Des Moines: Barnett sues Des Moines Electric Co for 100000 in federal court claiming permanent facial disfigurement from contact with a live wire on a street, alleging company negligence.
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Carroll
Clem
Des Moines
Des Moines Electric Company
Willam T. Barnett
Barnett
Priest Shot Dead by Avowed Atheist at Father's Bedside
John King Jr, described as a vowed atheist, shot Rev. Father Michael C. Gilbride at Dracut near Lowell Massachusetts while the priest was summoned to administer last rites to dying John King Sr. A gunfight wounded Police Captain David Petris and Joseph Lamoreaux, who nevertheless helped capture King after a severe beating.
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John King, Jr
Dracut
Lowell
Mass
Michael C. Gilbride
David Petris
Joseph
Lamoreaux
King
Age-long Fight to Modify English Divorce Laws Gains Momentum
London June 16 The long battle to ease England's divorce grounds nears success as a bill, sponsored by Lord Buckmaster, passes the second Lords reading. It would allow divorce for desertion cruelty drunkenness insanity life-imprisonment or confinement in a mental asylum, challenging clergy and some laity opposition.
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London
England
Church of England
House of Lords
Lori Buckmaster
Lord Buckmaster
Viscount Pitzalan
Labor
O Shea Honored by Friends Sunday for His Work
John O Shea premier second baseman of the Mississippi Water league and captain of the Waterloo Hawks will be publicly honored at the baseball park here next Sunday. He will receive a gold watch similar to the one recently given Waterloo outfielder Charles Mullen. Cedar Rapids plays Waterloo next Sunday.
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John O'Shea
Mississippi Water League
Waterloo Hawks
O'Shea
Charles Mullen
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Capitol Is Calm as Cleveland Clamours
Washington reports a placid White House scene while Cleveland roars with activity. President Coolidge continues as usual despite the city’s bustle and a sparse schedule due to bad weather. A direct wire from Cleveland relays full proceedings to the White House.
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Cleveland
Washington, D. C
White House
Calvin Coolidge
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