Testimony by Counsel in Hauptmann Case Emerges in New Jersey
New Jersey courtroom heard three more state handwriting experts testify Hauptmann wrote the Lindbergh ransom notes. Defense cross-examination focused on differences in D letters and word choices, as prosecutors pressed on the possibility of a penman mimicking Hauptmann's hand. Evidence patchwork and new witness Lukatis mules continued as the case winds toward a verdict.
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Associated Press
Ngton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Isador Fisch
Hauptmann
Harry E. Cassidy
Richmond
United States Bureau of Standards
New York
Tryte
Penman
Germany
Charles A. Lindhis
Fisch
Gustav New York
Luka
New Jersey
Jess
Enet
Heads Check Code Compliance in January push
The rf Commission instructed firms to obtain statements on compliance with NRA Codes and county relief orders. Mission announced it paid 70,199 to colleges and universities for socially desirable projects off campus. Mission approved projects in 19 counties and 8.7 AY.
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Mission Iso
Inaugural Costs Cut As Solons Confirm Cabinet Picks
Columbus dispatch reports Gov. Martin L. Davey won Senate confirmation for Alfred A. Benesch as director of commerce and Samuel H. Squire as superintendent of banks. The House trimmed inaugural expenses from 6,000 to 3,500 and adjourned. Davey may seek abolition of liquor monopoly profits. A bill to end the tax could reduce revenue but liquor sales may offset losses. A license tag bill would steadily reduce vehicle valuations until year four.
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Columbus
Martin L. Davey
Senate
House
Davey
Alfred A. Benesch
Cleveland
Samuel H. Squire
Elyria
Adjutant General’s Office
Liquor Control Department
Edward Waldvogel
Hamilton County
William Herner
Huron County
Water Service Off Tomorrow Morning In Athens
Athens city water will be shut off tomorrow morning from the hours to 11 due to pipe line installation work. Streets affected include Park Place University Terrace from Park Place south East Mulberry Race McKinley Stewart from East Union south Wolfe House and VanVorhes.
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Park Place
University Terrace
East Mulberry
Race
McKinley
Stewart
League Cancels Saar Annexation Meeting
Geneva January 16 League of Nations abruptly canceled a meeting where it was to formally announce the Saar annexation to Germany. Difficulties with Berlin over transfer timing were blamed. Unofficial German sources said they wanted the date set a month after the council acted. French reports said conditions might be attached and a memorandum reserved Saar fortification prohibition.
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League of Nations
Saar
Germany
Berlin
Council of the League
Death of German General Kuno Von Steuben at 79
Berlin dispatch reports General Kuno Von Steuben died today at 79 after a long career on the eastern fronts. The obituary notes his active service in World War I and his age-related infirmities.
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Berlin
Kuno von Steuben
Germany
Arrest Strands Wife Of Albany Bank Robber
Helen King, wife of Logan King who is jailed after the Citizens Bank of Albany holdup in 1933, faced separation as authorities took him to Athens. She rode toward the East from Merced while he remained jailed, vowing to reach Athens somehow. Logan King reportedly confessed. Helen hopes to reunite with him despite distance and family hurdles.
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Helen King
Logan King
Athena County
Citizens Bank of Albany
Charles Stratton
King
Merced
Calif
Athens
California
Pacific Coast
New Jersey
Merced County
Even Women Oppose Huey in Louisiana Protest
In Baton Rouge several hundred women protested in support of repealing Huey Long era laws. The Aquarian association demanded a special legislative session by midnight to repeal the laws and end Long direction. Ernest J Bourgeois announced possible actions if the ultimatum was ignored as state police guarded a $5,000,000 skyscraper site.
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Aquare Dea! Association
Huey Long
O. K. Allen
Cape
Ernest J Bourgeois
Association
Iltimatum
Seventeen Indicted Over Conspiracy to Hid Baby Face Nelson
In San Francisco prosecutors charged seventeen people including widow Helen Gill with conspiring to conceal the public enemy Baby Face Nelson while he hid out in California and Newads last summer. The United States Attorney Henry H. McPike said the case hinges on tips from Nelson’s widow. The indictments allege involvement in aiding the fugitive’s concealment across state lines and in violation of federal laws.
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Sam
Nelson
Henry H. McPike
United States
Helen Gill
California
Newads
Inflationists in Effort To Find Common Plan
Washington January 16 inflationists and expansionists gathered to seek a common plan to make the currency cheaper. Senator Thomas urged a general plan with 7 million represented by farm groups veterans Father Coughlin and many inflation groups. The meeting weighed gold clause cases and potential Supreme Court rulings on dollar value as a basis for monetary action.
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Supreme Court
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Wheeler
D Mont
Congress
Father Coughlin
National League of Socis Justice
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Depositors Committee
Society of Martians
Elissa Landi Seeks Divorce Decree From John Cecil Lawrence
Elissa Landi, noted screen actress, filed for divorce in Los Angeles on January 14, naming John Cecil Lawrence, a London lawyer, as the respondent. The amended complaint accuses Lawrence of hatred rudeness and impatience and alleges she faced alleged affairs with other men.
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Elissa Landi
John Cecil Lawrence
London Lawye
Bank bandits slain after siege near Varna La Salle County
Four bank robbers captured near Varna Illinois after a dawn siege following a Leonore Bank heist. Sheriff Glenn Axline of Marshall County and cashier Charles Bundy of Leonore State Bank were killed. Deputies Feipp and Brown wounded. an 18 year old farmer kidnapped and later freed. Officers pursued from La Salle, Putnam, and Marshall Counties.
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Glenn Axline
Sherif
Charles Bundy
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Axime
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Peoria
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Davey Orders Prison Probe in Ohio
Governor Martin L. Davey announced a wide ranging inquiry into Ohio Penitentiary. He delegated Lucas County Prosecuting Attorney Frazier Reams to lead a thorough investigation focusing on alleged prisoner favoritism and broader issues. The probe will begin late this week or early next week and will determine any need to question Warden Preston Thomas.
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Columbus
Martin L. Davey
Frazier Reams
Lucas County
Ohio
Davey
Preston
Thomas
Miami University Dean Resigns to Join Ohio State University
Oxford January 16 The resignation of Dr. Howard Robinson dean of the Liberal Arts College and professor of history at Miami University effective July 1 to become instructor of history at Ohio State University was announced by President A H Upham of Miami University.
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Oxford
Howard Robinson
Liberal Arts
Miami University
Ohio State University
A. H. Upham
Miami
Townsend plan for $200 a month pension gains backing
On Capitol Hill Representative Groarty highlights the Townsend plan proposing a $200 monthly pension for every person reaching a specific age, contingent on not working and spending the sum monthly. Townsend warns opponents of political risks in 1926, claiming broad support and momentum to force congressional consideration.
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California
Laurel
John Stevens M. Groarty
Capitol Hill
Townsend
F. Townsend
Congress
Three Thousand Jews Seek Exit From Saar Region
In Saarbrucken, police oust Socialists from their HQ amid unconfirmed reports of deaths and injuries. About three thousand Jews express eagerness to leave the Saar as locals celebrate the territory joining Nazi Germany. Berlin Rome accord delays Aryan clause for 12 months while some Jews choose to stay. others prepare emigration plans.
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Nazi Germany
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Berlin
Rome
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Germany
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Cleveland murderer Thomas Gerak freed by ex governor
Thomas Gerak, 33, a Cleveland killer and participant in the 1926 Ohio Penitentiary jail break, was released by outgoing Governor White. He had shot and killed George Renner on Christmas Eve 1918 during a robbery and later helped in the prison break before being recaptured.
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Cleveland
Thomas Gerak
Jiggs Loeteiner
Ohio Penitentiary
White
Lerak
George W. Renner
Lost Einer
Gerek
Columbus
Frank Pivers
Mobile
Ale
Rivers
Two Firms Lose Eagle For Code Violation
Cleveland January 16 The local NRA compliance council in Washington announced removal of Blue Fagies from Gempertine Furniture Co Portsmouth and Interstate Folding Box Co Middletown for violations. Portsmouth firm allegedly failed to remit restitution to an employee paid under minimum wage for 51 to hours weekly while Middletown firm did not follow open price plan or file price schedules.
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Gempertine Furniture Company
Portsmouth
Interstate Folding Box Co
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Washington
Portamouth
Notre Dame’s Flight Spirit and Forward Pass Fame
In a lively Notre Dame narration, the speaker extols the school’s spirit and football culture. He praises Fisher and Jim Doolittle for passing feats and mentions aviation icons like Wiley Post and Will Rogers, predicting a high flight speeds and upcoming air feats.
World Court Means Peace Sent to Senate by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt urged Senate ratification of American adherence to the World Court in a message stressing no loss of sovereignty. He cited long party support and called this moment crucial for world peace while noting reservations remain a potential obstacle and a vote may be delayed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
United States
1100 Jobless As Plant Quits In Southbridge
In Boston Massachusetts on January 4 a plea and team from Southbridge failed to save the 1100 jobs at Hamilton Woolen Co. One fifth of the town's workers faced liquidation after stockholders voted to close. George W Grant, a local stockholder, warned many would be left helpless unless outside organizers did not pressure the town. The plant had been shut permanently after a three strike sequence in four months.
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Southbridge
Hamilton Woolen Co
George W Grant
Grocers Association Backs Chain Store Tax in Ohio
In Cleveland on January 16 the East Side Grocers Association announced backing for a chain store tax in Ohio. Following the Supreme Court ruling upholding West Virginia’s chain store tax laws, association president Myron Wagner said attorneys have been retained to draft proposed legislation for introduction in the state legislature.
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Cleveland
United States Supreme Court
West Virginia
East Side Grocers’ Association
Ohio
Myron
Wagner
Counties To Get Share Of License Tag Money
Columbus dispatch reports nearly 6.5 million dollars, the first 1935 license money advance, will be distributed to Ohio counties on Friday. The sum marks initial disbursement from motor vehicle funds amid statewide allocation.
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Columbus
Public Works Program Urged for Recovery in Warren
Jan 16 in Warren, U.S. Senator Robert Mafaltette of Wisconsin urged a large public works program using surplus capital as the greatest need for further recovery, addressing an audience about stimulus measures.
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Warren
U. S
Robert Mafaltette
Wisconsin
Oklawaha Gun Battle Ends With Multiple Fatalities
Federal agents siege a summer home in Oklawaha Florida, killing two men and a woman after a renewed assault to capture the Barkers linked to the Edward Bremer kidnapping. The gang fired on officers with machine guns and tear gas was used as the standoff ended in a broad daylight exchange of fire.
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Washington
Jan
Oklawaha
Fla
Department of Justice
Fred Barker
Federa
Fed@4
Albany School Attendance Cut By Influenza Cases
Albany January 14 The Albany Consolidated School reports 129 students and three teachers absent due to influenza. Superintendent L F Miller notes 110 of 430 students were out earlier, rising to 170 by Tuesday. Remaining staff and two physicians treat patients as teachers send home any child showing illness. school serves Albany Lee Township and parts of Alexander Township with 450 students.
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KB. J. Stanley
Pr. Mervin H. Mitchell
Albany Canonidateal School
Lee Township
Alexander Township
Painted Tags for Road Hogs Hogs Carry Their Own Shop
A reader suggests the motor vehicle department supply yellow paint and brushes at accessible places so farmers can tag hogs traveling to stockyards. The idea envisions low cost materials bought via The Messengers ads. The notice notes related poultry and farm needs including week-old chicks for shares and locust fence posts.
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Mr. Cornell
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D. Zenner Co
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