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Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-27
SPAIN TO SEND MORE
 TROOPS INTO MOROCCO

MADRID, Spain, Aug. 27.-Bat- talions underline command of Gener- al Alberto I. Castro Girona will be sent to reinforce the Spanish troops in Morocco, it was announced this evening after a special meeting of the military directorate called to consider the situation created in Mo- rocco by the denewed activities of the enemy natives.
 Continued activity by the rebels in the Spanish zone of Morocco is re- ported in an official communication issued this morning.
 The rebels in the western zone at tackled supply column in the Bu- harra sector, but were repulsed with losses. One Spanish soldier was killed and four were wounded.
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LEOPOLD AND LOEB
 COMMITTED OTHER
 CRIMES SAYS ATTY.
ATTORNEY MARSHALL CLAIMS EITHER OF THREE PUNISH
 ABLE BY DEATH

CHICAGO, August 27-Attorney Marshall, for the State in the murder trials in Chicago this week, argued that Leopold and Loeb committed two extra crimes punishable by death in Illinois, that of rape and kidnapping.
 In reading the law out loud govern ing these two offenses, he brought out emphatically that they should sui fer the penalty of death. The de- fendants gave no visible sign that the phrase was heardN Marshall ridicul- ed the defense's attempt to show nit igation of punishment by the testi- mony of mental experts. They sald there was mo philosophical excuse for the crime"
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-27
Old Connecticut Homes
 Converted Into Schools

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Aug. 26.- Ten Acres New Haven home of Louis K. Stoddard, international polo player, is to be converted into a wo- mans college run by nuns of the Dominican Order. Professors of Yale Divinity School are now aiding in working out a course of studies for the college, while architects are de- signing new buildings for the prop erty. A large house, for many years the Stoddard home, is to be retained as the main college building. The college is to be in operation Septem- Der, 1925.
 Journeys End, the Summer home of Dr. John A. Harriss, deputy po- lice commissioner of New York City and one of Stanford's attractive sea- side homes, has been purchased by the Holy Ghost Sisters of New York, and will be converted into a prepara- tory school for girls.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-27
Steamship Santa Ana
 In Port Northbound

The steamship Santa Ana, Captain Wallace Langley, arrived in port at 3 o'clock lost night, sailing at 8:30 this morning for Bethel. The Santa Ana had every available inch of space taken the deck being piled high with oil and lumber. On her return she will bring down a cargo of rein deer and codfsh, stopping at Seward. Her passengers were: Miss Mary Schultz for Sand Point; Mrs. S. Shultz and small daughter for Sand Point; Jack Stephenson, Tallawa- kaac; Fritz little and Thos. Me- Lean for McGrath; H. s. Marshal, Peter McMullen, and bride for Me Grath; Mrs. D. Wentz and four chi1- dren for Akiak.
 Mrs. Langley, wife of the Captain, and Capt. and Mrs. Tim, were also aboard. Chief Engineer Hickman, we'll known in Seward was on board.
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ANCHORAGE FAIR TO
 START NEXT SATURDAY

Anchorage is one tremendous scene of rustic and hustle as a result of the annual Fair and Exhibition which will start in few days and last un- til Sept. 3, according to E. F. Jes- son, secretary and treasurer of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, in a letter received from him which states that he will make brief bus mess trip in connection with his advertising business.
 It is stated that this Fair will be the largest thing of it's kind ever to have been held in the Territory of Alaska, a close estimate of the cost o fthe huge project being close to $10,000. Exhibits of all kinds are be- ing brought and sent to the Fair from all over this region and extend ing far into the interior.
 A wild clamoring and hammering, the buzzing of saws and the slap, slap of the painters and decorators brushes can be heard the whole day thru on the Fair grounds.
 The bawling of cattle, the blaa- blaa of the sheep, the snort of the reindeer, and the shriek of the fox will soon be heard by the vast multi tude who will surely gather in An chorage and view the greatest col lection of Alaska's natural resources assembled
 Innumerable prizes will be given away for all sorts of contests and ex- hibits. In fact to condense a long story down into a few words, this Fair promises to be a regular Fair with all the trimmings.
 Seward citizens are urged to come over and spend few days. Ample accommodations will be provided for all as special committee has been appointed for this purpose. The management of the Alaska Railroad, is making every effort to make the trip to Anchorage, one long to be re- membered and incidentally have ar ranged special fare to and from the exhibition during the five days celebration.
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MAN LOSES LIFE
 AFTER RESCUING
 COUPLE FROM WATER

SPOKANE, Aug. 27.-H. Harman- son, owner of the mud bath at Med ical Lake, south of here, and of the stage line operating between here an dthe resort, was drowned in the lake last night after he had rescued from drowning Marie Snowden, 13, and Mrs. Bozell of Tacoma, who at tempted to rescue Marie but who was being drawn down by the girls struggles. Harmanson, who was un- ble to swim, heard the cried for aid, He drew the two to safety but in do- ing so stepped off a ledge into twelve feet of water.
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Seldoyia Fishermen Are
 Out Under Sl,OOO Bonds

Attorney L. V. Ray, who returned from Seldovia the first of the week on a gas boat, reports that 24 fish, ermen were bound over by the Com missioner to appear before the court at Valdez for trial. The accused were released on posting 5000 bond each. Two charges of illegal fishing were brouhgt against Libby, McNiell & Libby, one against the Northwestern and one against the Rev. Shaduer, Russian priest, operating a fish trap.
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MUST BE EXAMINED HERE

OLYMPIA, Aug. 27.-Optometrists for whom a state admittance exam ination will be held August 29, are not admitted to practice in Wash ington on certificates granted in any other state. This is one of four pro- fessions for which no reciprocity agreement has been effected. The others are drugless healers' veterin- arians, chiropodists and midwives.
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NEAR RIOT IN COURT

LOS ANGELES, Aug. PA near riot was precipitated in court here to- day when James Wilson, state wit ness, left the witness stand. As he passed Harry Dunlap, notorious Cali fornia badge bandit, he struck Dunlap a smashing blow in the face. Dunlap jumped up and struck back and the pair battled until deputy sheriffs sep arated them.
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SHARKS DETER DIVERS.

MANILA, Aug. 22.-Sharks have become so numerous in Manila Bay that professional divers have refused to go into the water on several oc- casions recently. During the last two weeks two native fishermen have disappeared and the authorities be- lieve they were devoured by the sharks.
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Former Premier Poincare
 Against Dawes Rep Plan

PARIS, Aug. 27.-The second stage of Premier Herriot's efforts to ob- tain legislative approval of the Lon don agreement of the Dawes repara- ton plan was entered upon today when the French senate began its discussion in face of the opposition of former Premier Poincare, who is steadily opposing ratification of the agreement and advocates holding the Ruhr.
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CAROLINA SENATORS MIX;
 PLACED UNDER ARREST

GAFFNEY, S. C., Aug. 27.-The Senator opposing the state insurance commissioner, John J. McMahan, for the Democratic renomination and Nc Mahan, were placed under arrest to- day after personal. Born were re lesa,d on bonds. Mayor Jones has ordered a special session of the i'o- liz, court tor late this afternoon to perlai. the candidates to pleal and still keep their speaking engagements.
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THIRTEEN MILLIONS ARE
 / REALIZED BY DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 26.- Government receipts from bonuses, royalties and rentals of mineral rights on the public domain for the year ending June 30 aggregated to $13,626,588, the Interior department announced today.
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FAMOUS LONDON BRIDGE
 NEAR C0LLAPSING POINT

LONDON, Aug. 27.-London bridge is falling down, officials fear. River workers reported that one pier had dropped four inches under the strain of increased traffic. The Waterloo bridge, another of the city's eight bridges across the Thames was found too weak for heavy vehicles.
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TARIFF ACT OF 1922 IS BASIS OF PROSECUTIONS
 UNDER STONES ORDER

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 27.- Instructions have been given by At torney-General Stone to U. s. attor- neys at coast and border points to employ the tariff act of 1922 prefer ably in prosecuting liquor smuggling cases because of the heavier penal ties under it.
 Section 593 of the tariff act pro- vide penalties of imprisonment and fine of $5,00O to smugglers of goods, including whisky.
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Z BOYS DROWN IN
 PARENTS EYESIGHT

TACOMA, Aug. 27.-Before the eyes of their parents, Billy Jones, aged eight an dhis brother Frank, aged fifteen, were drowned in Lake Spanaway here yesterday when a canoe in which trio. were riding ac- cidentally capsized. Frank Jones, ag- ed eight, visiting cousin and one of the three in the canoe at the time it turned over swan ashore. The latter lived in California
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AIRMEN TAKE TUMBLE

RANTOUL, H., Aug. 27.-Lieuts. Frank P, Allbrook, pilot and ". A. Dickinson, private, both stationed at the Wilbur Wright flying field at Fairfield, O., were injured, the latter probably fatally when their plane crashed while taking off at Chanute field here late today.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-27
SPENCER PARTY LEAVES
 ON THE NORTHWESTERN

The Spencer party, composed of we'll known Californians, arrived on last nights train and left on the Northwestern for the States. The party has been touring the Interior. It's members are Mr. and Mrs. F. l.. McKaln, MT. Ynd Mrs. Chas. Spicer, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, Mrs. Lila Spencer, Mrs. ;. c. Ferall, Mrs. Ag- nes Smith, Mir. and Mrs. c. N. Spen- cer, Mrs. Susan F. Laffer, Mrs. Lau- "a Joyce
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TUCSON SUICIDE IDENTIFIED
 BY SAN QUENTIN OFFICERS

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27.-Iden- tification of Richard c. Peete, form CT husband of Mrs. Louise Peete, who is serving life sentence at San Quentin for the murder of Jacob c. Denton, as the man who committed suicide Saturday at Tucson, Arizona, was announced today by the prison authorities at San Quentin and by Chief of Police Ford of Tucson.
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DON'T WANT
 RAISE IN WAGES

PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 27.-Em- ploying printers voted to stand by the decision of their wage committee to resist the demands of the tyoogra- phical unions for an increase from $40 to $48 per week. Employers and printers are deadlocked on the issue of arbitration.
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MUS0LIN CABLES DEEP
 THANKS FOR ASSISTANCE
 IN FINDING LOCATELLI

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 27.- Warmest and deepest thank for the rescue by the United States navy of Lieutenant Locatelli was cabled to the Italian Embassy from Musolini, premier of Italy. Tentative sched- ule calls for the arrival of the Am orleans at Boston on Friday, where they will eliminate their pontoons.
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DEMOCRATS WILL BACK
 CANDIDATE WHO
 MAKES BEST SHOWING

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 26.- Democratic presidential candidates are stalking horse of reaction accord ing to John M. Nelson, manager of the La Toilette campaign. Big bus mess. Nelson said, will be satisfied with either Coolidge or Davis, and tie che showing tho best for the nine weeks preceding the election Wi re- ceive the backing of tee interest,".
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-27
ADMIRAL WATSON SAILS
 WITH SIXTY PASSENGERS

SEATTLE, Aug. 27.-The Admiral of the Pacific Steamship company sailed from here yesterday morning with sixty pass engers, including the following for Seward:
 c. Raymond Hood and wife, Mrs. G. W. Kick, L. c. Grove and wife, W. E. Erdelate and c. A. Knause.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-27
PRIMROSE CORPORATION
 RETAINS FORMER NAME

Under stipulation in the suit of the Primrose Mines Corporation, brought by stockholders, ard settled out of court, the title of the Primrose Mines Corpo1 ation was retained. The com pauy will operate under the saem uame.
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CHICAGO PACKING HOUSE
 IN HANDS OF RECEIVER

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-A confer ence between officials and lawyers representing Wilson & Co.,, Chica- go packing concern, which was re- gently thrown into the hands of re- ceiver in New Jersey, by action of small stockholders and bankers, is being held today. Plans are being drafted to fight the reeeivership.
 Fifteen banks are creditors of the corporation to the extent of 35 mill lions.
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SAYS GOLD STANDARD
 HAS BECOME FICTION

WELLESLEY, Mass, Aug. e. Professor Irving Fisher of Yale told the Babson Institute business clinic today that the "gold standard has become felton," and declared it would be correct to say "gold re- deemable in other money"
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CANCEL SPALLA-FULTON GO

CHICAGO, Aug. 27.--Spalla and Fulton, who were to have mixed it here in ten-round bout on Sept. 5 will not enter the ring it was an- nounced here. The go has been can- celed on account of the demand of $5,OOO that Spalla asks The promo ter said it was too much money for Spalla.
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MARRIED HIM WHILE
 DRUNK SHE CHARGES

SEATTLE, Wash, August 25.-
 While she was unconscious from the influence of a powerful drink she became the bride of her hus- ,band and knew nothing of the cere- mony until she awoke in the morn ing and found marriage certificate lying on the floor, according to the divorce complain filed in superior court here yesterday by Mrs. Grace Irene Cooper against Robert Earl Cooper, Alaskan business man.
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WOMAN NURSES CUB BEAR
 AT HER OWN BREASTS

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-The Am erican says that the Prevention of Cruelty to Anaimals Society has pre- sented gold medal to Mrs. Fife Beal for nursing at her breast bear cub whose mother MT. Beal a lum- berjack, of Maine, had killed. The cub thrived.
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SOVIET OFFICIALS ARREST
 THIRTY-NINE LEADERS IN
 PLOT OVERTHROW REDS

MOSCOW, Rusia, Aug. 27.-Gov- ernment agents in Vladivostock have arrested 38 leaders who have been apprehended in a plot to overthrow the Soviets and reestablish a mon- archy. The leaders included are the Grand Duke Nichols, brother of the late Czar, the Grand Duke Cyril and the Czar's brother.
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MEDICAL CONVENTION OPENS

EVERETT, Aug. 27.-With an at- tendance of 325 physicians, surgeons and their wives, the annual concen- ton of the Washington State Medi- cal Association opened at Big Four Inn in the mountains east of Ever cit this morning with a brief bus mess session. The morning and af- ternoon meeting were taken up by reading of papers and technical dis cussions. There were hikes to gla- ciers and mountain climbs on the days program.
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E'amed for Another Death

PARIS, ni., Aug. 27.-JoSeps, Tracy father of Norman Tracy, University of Chicago student whose body was found on the school campus Novem- Der 3 of last year, left today for Chicago where he will confer with States Attorney Robert E. Grove of Cook county. Tracy has secured in formation which he says leads him to believe that was Loeb and Leopold who murdered his son. The state today continued it's summary of tes- timony on which it hopes to obtain death senence for the two boys.
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ERIE MAY CONSOLIDATE

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.--Directors of the Erie railroad approved the of fer extended by the Van Sweringen interests of Cleveland to consolidate the road with four others in a pro- posed billion and a half Nickel Pate system"
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WOMAN WRITER TO COME
 NORTH GATHER MATERIAL

SEATTLE, Aug. Emma Lind slay Squier, who has been spending much time in this vicinity gathering material for short stories will sail for Alaska on Sept. l.. She will go there in quest of willy tales.
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WILL SINK JAP SHIPS

TOXIC, Aug. 27-Sixteen inch guns of the superdreadnaughts Mutsu and Cato, brides of the Japanese navy, are to send the warships Aki and Satima to the bottom of the ocean September third under the Washington treaty, the war office announced
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CHICAGO, Aug. 27.-Attorney Darrow concluded his three-day plea for mercy today to save the state of Illinois from "shame and disgrace" in the hanging of nineteen and eigh- teen years old boys. Hang boys of such tender age this day and age takes us back to barbarism-and, if your Honor hangs a boy at the age of eighteen it is violation of the pol icy of law, violation of the spirit of humanity. Some day, another judge may hang one seventeen, fifteen or even fourteen.'
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-27
BANK CLOSED LABOR DAY

Next Monday, Labor Day, the Bank of Seward will be closed all day. It is hoped that all business houses in the city will close all lay, giving the employees their last chance of a vacation before winter comes
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STRlBLING SCORES

JOHNSON CITY, Aug. 27-W. w. (Young) Stribling, Georgia schoolboy boxer, scored a technical knockout over Jack Stone, of New York, in the fourth round of a scheduled eight round bout.
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WILL BOLT DAWES PLAN

BERLIN, Aug. 27.-Doctor Hergt, leader of the National party, inform ed the Reichstag party that they will oppose all bills designed to put into effect the agreement that had been reached the International Confer ence at London.
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EIGHT ARE INJURED

HONOLULU, Aug. 27.-Eight en- listed men of the 64th Infantry were injured, three seriously, when an an ti-air craft shell exploded during tar get practice at Waianai.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-27

U. S. OBSERVATORY, Mare Island, Aug. 27-Mars is inhabited but the chances of communication with her on her nearest visit in 200 years are slight. This is the cQnclusioa of Cap tain T. J. Jones, professor ol mathe- matius, U. S. Navy and goyerrmen. obset. utory astronomer hera.
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HOLD JOINT FUNERAL

VACHERIES, La, Aug. 27.-A joint funeral will be held today for the eight unfortunates that were in- stantly killed when the old Catholic church of this city collapsed during festival that was being held.
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SNOW IN IOWA

IOWA CITY, Aug. 27.-Snow fell at the University of Iowa golf links for a few minutes at 1 o'clock today. It melted quickly and was of very fine texture.
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FIND BODY OF INFANT
 CASHED IN PARCEL ROOM

PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 27.-The body of an infant wrapped in cloth and wrapping paper tied into par eel was discovered in the parcel room of the Union depot here today.
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MARS WILL APPROACH
 EARTH IN OCTOBER AND
 WILL THEN BE STUDIED

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. Aug. 27.-Next October rather than the current week during winch Mars will approach the earth to a greather degree than dur ing several hundred years past, will produce great results for science, is the vew of Dad Slipher, photo expert at Lowell Observatory.
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HEREOF GREETED LIKE HERO

PARIS, Aug. 27-Premier Herriot upon his return here from the Lon don Conference, was greeted like a hero at the railroad station, as no premier has been for many years.
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DAWES WITH COOLIDGE

PLYMOUTH, Aug. 27.-Dawes, Coolidge's running mate in the com ing election arrived here today to be in conference with the President.
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SARAZEN GOLF PROFESSOR

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-Gene Sar- azen has signed year contract with the Fresh Meadow Country club, at Flushing, N. r., to act as golf pro- lessor. He has just finished con- tract in the movies.
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The freighter Latouche arrived in port this morning with a large man. fest of freight including ship ment for the Standard Oil Company.
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BURNS FATAL

ANACONDA, Mont, Aug. 27.- MT. and Mrs. Roy Cantrell died to- day of burns received in a fire which damaged the Chose block in this city at an early hour yesterday.
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FOUR HOUSES BURN

ROSEBURG, Ore, Aug. 27.-Fire most of the town of Glen Station, located five miles south of here.
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RATIFY LAUSANNE TREATY

PEARLS, Aug. 27.-The Chamber of Deputies ratified the Lausanne treaty today after fourteen hours de- bate voting 40 to I'll.
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TODAY'S FISH PRICES

KETCHIKAN, Aug. 26.-Fish prices yesterday here were quoted as follows: Halibut, 12.95 and 5 cents. Pickled, none.
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DAVIS AT COLUMBUS, TODAY
 NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-John w. Davis will make two speeches today at Columbus, Ohio.
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VISITS BUFFALO BILLS GRAVE
 DENVER, Colo, Aug. 27.-Gener- al John J. Pershing visited Buffalo Bills grave on Lookout Mountain, near here today.
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Mrs. s. T. Howell of Hot Springs, is a guest of the Seward on her way Outside.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 27.-The eager

CHICAGO, Aug. 27.-The eager crowd which gathered hours before the Daverlis court opened was kept out of the court room when Attor- ney Darrow for the defense began his closing chapter of arguments for Leopold and Loeb. Friends, attorneys and court attaches only obtained the 275 seats.
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CRIMINAL COURT ROOM, Aug. 27.-Attorney Darrow pictured the enormous amount of wealth which had closed all doors leading to deni- al of the tragedy as "terible misfor- tune this terrible case." He also said that Congressman, Judges, Law yers and even States attorney have, in their youth, done something wrong but it had been their fortune not to , get caught.
Evening star., 1924-11-06

Simon Newcomb. DIR. Showalter told
how new stars are formed and how the
light proceeds from them to the earth
People in the future, he declared will
have to look to the scientists to give
them the knowledge necessary to meet
the responsibilities of feeding and cloth
ing the growing populatio
The following committee was ap-
pointed to make plans for Christmas
charity work, which is to be carried
on by the club: Vergne Potter, chair
man: Robert Mckeever. Walter Han
dy, Charles Darr and Harry Clafin.
A committee was also appointed to
consider plans for an oyster roast.
The members of this committee are:
Caleb O'Connor, William YoSt, John
Waters and Mr.. Farren.
A mock trial will be a feature of
the meeting next week. when Tom
Brahany will be tried for the alleged
instituting of BolsheVik regime
while presiding at the club lunch
cons during the absence of the pres
ident. Roger J. Whiteford, last Sum-
mer.