Louisiana Woman And Doctor Face Gallows At Morgan City
Mrs Ada Leboeuf and Dr Thomas Dreher, condemned for the Lake Palourde murder of 1927, faced execution in Franklin jail between noon and 3 pm Friday. Despite last minute federal appeals and affidavits from jurors alleging bias, the Supreme Court declined a rehearing. Families visited the pair as they awaited the hangman, with both prisoners resigning to their fate.
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United Press
New Orleans
Ada Yonner Lepoeuf
Thomas E. Dreher
Franklin
Leboeuf
Borah
Nied
Ich
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Sanity Commission
Dreher
Russians claim life restoration experiments on dead animals
United Press reports from Moscow describe four years of work at the Moscow Scientific Chemico-Pharmaceutical Institute by Dr. Brukhanenko and Dr. Chechulin. They built an apparatus to keep blood fluid after death, using an artificial heart to bridge the three minutes after death when the heart stops. The work suggests death may be a process, not an instant event, as repairs and resumed functions are explored.
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United Press
Moscow
Moscow Scientific Chemico-Pharmaceutical Institute
Brukhanenko
I. Chechulin
Seek to Link Harsh and Pal in Shootout Case
In Atlanta on January 30 Richard Gallogly, an Oglethorpe University student, faced murder charges connected to the October holdup during which Willard Smith was killed. Prosecutors argued Gallogly was with George Harsh the convicted killer, while defense aimed to identify Gallogly only as a lookout. Court testimony showed witnesses admitting Gallogly accompanied Harsh when seeking treatment for a gunshot wound from the holdup.
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Atlanta
Richard Gallogly
Oglethorpe University
George Harsh
Harsh
Willard Smith
Smith
Ship Head Resigns From U S Shipping Board Leader
Brig Washington January 30 General Albert C Dalton vice chairman and general manager resigns from the U S Shipping Board. His non effective term ends in weeks. the fleet plans to travel months before entering private shipping circles.
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Washington
Albert C. Dalton
Viet
Ronshis
U. S. Shipping Board
Wven Teen
Priva
All Presidents Are Early Risers Will Rogers Special
New York dated January 30 reports Al claimed not to know Hoover was in Florida, noting Hoover there since November. Al joked about rising early at 9 and 11 without breakfast. A playful political quip mocks presidents and early rising as a feature of the election season. Kenny acted as referee while R sought to collect a Democratic deficit contribution.
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Will Rogers
New York
Hoover
Florida
Kenny
Cruiser Bill Vote Monday Predicted In Congress
Administration leaders in congress resist President Coolidge's indirect offer on the cruiser time limit clause. They intend to pass the bill as is, fearing broader loss if they accept the White House compromise. The bill includes amendments laying down five cruisers annually, with continued discussion on the rush order provision and future budget allocations.
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Ashington
Congress
Coolidge
White House
Budget Bureau
Booth Enemies Lose In Court In London
Sir Harry Trelawney Eve ruled the Salvation Army high council decision declaring Gen. W Bramwell Booth unfit to lead void. The court granted an injunction restraining the high council from acting on the resolution or naming a successor.
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London
Harry Trelawney Eve
Salvation Army
High Council
W. Bramwell Booth
Booth
Patrol Chicago Docks for Ram On Lake Michigan
Federal agents coast guardsmen and police patrolled 20 miles of Lake Michigan waterfront today to intercept a ship reported en route from Detroit with a cargo of Canadian liquor. The vessel was said to be due at the foot of E Water St near the Loop, a claim police heard via a telephone tip. Coast guardsmen doubted the tip, citing ice floes hindering passage.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Detroit
Coast Guard
E. Waterst
Loop
Canton Chamber of Commerce to name new manager
The Canton Chamber of Commerce will consider selecting four new managers to replace Harry Luethi who resigned a week ago. The board meets Wednesday at 4 PM to review applications and likely announce Luethi's successor, plus plans to merge the Canton Industries Foundation and chamber under one head. Wagner Provision Co. Our Sliced Bacon Pickled Pigs Feet Fresh Neck Bones
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Canton Chamber of Commerce
Harry Luethi
Board of Directors
Luethi
Canton Industries Foundation
Chamber of Commerce
Coast Guardsman Trial Ends in Mistrial Vote
A federal jury in Elmira New York could not decide if Coast Guardsman Glenn Jennings may fire at a suspected rum runner. The case involved Jennings shooting at Jacob Hanson of Niagara Falls. Prosecutors argued manslaughter while Jennings said only the engine was targeted. Beck was tried with Jennings but was found not guilty. The jury reported no verdict after eight to nine ballots and was discharged.
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Elmira
N. Y
Coast
Hanson
Frank L. Beck
Jennings
Beck
John C. Hazel
Hazel
Lengel Stay Granted by Court of Appeals
The court of appeals on Tuesday afternoon stayed Lengel's execution order extension until its decision is announced. A prior stay, backing Judge Stephenson's order to restore Lengel as police chief, expired Tuesday. The $14,000 bond posted by the city remains in effect. It was unclear if a decision would be announced before the court returns home or by mail.
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Saranus A. Lengel
Court of Appeals
William P. Stephenson
Lengel
Canton
Charles L. Hurlbut
Prohibition
Hurlbut
Eckhart
Buckley
Don Griffin
Maude R. Carson
William N. Woodruff
Myers Y. Cooper
State Prohibition Department
Esthonian Talks On Kellogg Pact Tied to Baltic States
Esthonia informs Lithuania of willingness to join the Kellogg anti war treaty in eastern Europe if other Baltic countries also join. Soviet foreign minister M M Litvinoff urged immediate effect for the pact in the region.
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Reval
Esthonia
Lithuania
M. M Litvinoff
Europe
Ruth will leaves Babe Ruth estate to mystery daughter
The will of the late Mrs. George Herman Ruth filed for probate reveals Dorothy Helen, adopted daughter once called Marie Harrington, as principal heir. The Babe receives no major cash bequest while Dorothy's status is confirmed. other relatives get 5 dollars each. The will mentions a 50 thousand dollar estate and names executor James J. Conlin. Ruth remains in seclusion after his wife’s death in a house fire.
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George Herman Ruth
Ruth
Dorothy Helen
Ruths
Dorothy
Edward H. Kinder
Watertown
Mass
Kinder
Mrs. Ruth
New York
Whale of a difference in gloves sparks Sharkey rematch talk
Akron fighter Kayo Christner, once a rubber worker, returned to Canton after his decision loss to Jack Sharkey at Madison Square Garden. Manager Tom Lennon disputes the outcome, noting eight-ounce gloves used in the bout, a departure from five-ounce gloves used in a previous Cleveland win, and hints at Kayo facing Paulino Uzendun in New York next.
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Wilbur EF. Snapp E Ayo" Christner
Akron
Canton
Jack Sharkey
Boston
I* Boy
Hall of Fame
Madison Square Garden
Kaye
Tom Lennon
Kayo
Garden
Paulino Uzendun
Sharkey
Lennon
New York Boxing Commission
Christner
Fire Report Recommends New Stations And Upgrades
Fire Chief Robert O. Mesnar released an annual report calling for three new fire stations several new hydrants larger water mains and more manpower to boost city fire protection. The report notes 1928 per capita fire loss at 81 cents a new low, and outlines station placements in Fairmount Park Northwest and north of Tuscarawas while proposing moving and adding stations in other districts.
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Robert O. Mesnar
Harry M. Wimbel
Fairmount Park
10Th St
Tuscara
Police and Fire Committee
Council
Dueberav
Jensen Seeks New Endurance Records in Air
Martin Jensen, winner of second prize in the Dole flight to Hawaii, starts an endurance test at Roosevelt Field to surpass the 35 hours 35 minutes 8 seconds mark. Weather is favorable though cold. he flies the Green Flash with the North Star sister ship as weather briefings note.
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Roosevelt — Field
New York
Martin Jensen
Hawaii
Jensen
A. Stillman
North Star
Panama
Pernambuco
Brazil
Oliver le Boutellier
Louis Yancey
Curtiss Field
Charles A. Levine
Columbia
Triad
Roger Q. Williams
Jack Iseman
Elinor Smith
Aviatrix
Viola Gentry
Frank T. Courtney
Joe Stern
Japan Privy Council Endorses Sino-Japanese Tariff Pact
The Japanese privy council gave formal approval to the Sino-Japanese customs tariff agreement on January 30. The decision is viewed as de facto recognition of the Nanking government by Tokyo, signaling improved ties with the Republic of China.
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Tokyo
Privy Council
Newport men tied to auto theft ring in Kentucky
Newport residents George Fender and Glen Gordon and Frank Harris of Columbus were arrested as justice operatives disclosed an alleged automobile theft ring. The investigation located 14 stolen cars in a Clifton Kentucky barn, with the scheme said to span seven states.
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Newport
Jay
Heldman Takes Baby to Akron in Promise to Care
Lorain furnace salesman Heldman, 28, takes charge of his six month old son Emmett, removing him from the Children's Bureau placement as he vows to honor a dying wife Margaret Heldman’s request. He planned to place the infant with a friend in Akron while boarding there.
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Emmett
Akron
Wilburn. Heldman
Heldman
Children’s Bureau
Family Service Society
Margaret Heldman
Margaret
Canton
Vernard E Fearn
Waco
Marguerite McCollum
The
Children's Bureau
Playwright and Son Charged with Forgery in Shanghai Case
Louisiana Senator Al Lee Gibson whose son William Gibson is arrested here on forgery charges originating in Shanghai. A March 20 hearing is set with $3,000 bail. Shanghai reports allege defrauding merchants of $7,000 by raising a $200 draft to $3,200 at Riggs National Bank in Washington.
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William Playwright
Lee Gibson
Shanghai
Gibson
Riggs National Bank of Washington
Life Battle Believed Won In Child’s Recovery
A blue eyed girl named Margaret Brown, 7, of Perry Kansas, regained natural breathing after 12 days of artificial respiration and oxygen support. Firemen Dean Way and A W Schuberg treated her with oxygen and blood transfusions. she spoke once and showed signs of improvement, with oxygen to continue as danger lessens.
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Perry
Kas
Margaret Brown
Margaret
Dean Way
A. W. Schuberg
Topeka
Teacher Marga Fawcett Dies By Suicide In Cleveland
Cleveland authorities report Marga M. Fawcett a 65 year old veteran teacher in the Cleveland public schools for over thirty years committed suicide by hanging late yesterday. Friends said she had been despondent and distressed.
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Cleveland
Margaret M. Fawcett
Cleveland Public
Latvia approves pact with Kellogg anti war treaty
Riga reports the Latvian government backs the Russo Polish Kellogg anti war treaty if the proposal matches the original convention. The notice also lists removal notice and Masonic lodge communications with details on a January 31 meeting and lodge officers.
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Riga
Latvia
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