Frameup and new evidence in Lindbergh case defense
Bruno Hauptmann defense makers claim a police frameup and new evidence trace ransom money to Isidore Fisch in Germany. They say handwriting matches Fisch more closely than Hauptmann and plan next moves after Hauptmann’s re sentencing date.
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Trenton
N. J
INS
Isidore Fisch
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hauptmanns
Bronx
Department of Justices Bureau of Investigation
Fisch
Germany
Hauptmann
S C
Lloyd Fisher
Chhef
Niew
Flemington
New Deal Rest in Cotton Act Hearing
The Supreme Court case Moor versus Texas and New Orleans Railroad will proceed on briefs without further oral argument. The government considers remaining questions covered and will not delay the case for more government remarks. Reed’s illness follows AAA prep, with Wideman ready to defend amendments alone. Observers call Cummings’ appearance in lower court a rare move signaling swift testing of utility regulation law.
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AAA
Bankhead
Supreme Court of the United States
Moor
Texas and New Orleans Railroad Company
Bankhead Veturn
Government
Reed
Solicitor General
Justice Department
Frank J Wideman
Louisiana Rice Millers
Cummings
Supreme Court
New Deal
Securities Commission
New York
Electric Bond & Share Company
Fie
Commission
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Mendieta Resigns Cuban Presidency Over Election Politics
In Havana President Carlos Mendieta steps down amid accusations of partiality in upcoming elections set for January 10. Secretary of Education Leonardo Anaya Murillo named stopgap president to oversee the vote as unrest and a police raid on CMQ mark the day’s dramatic events.
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Havana
INS
Leonardo Anaya Murillo
Carlos Mendieta
Mendietas
Vidio Station
CMQ
Penavy Cuervo
State Petal
Harald Woos Dwens
Proncetom
Trader Accused Of Manipulating Stocks
Washington AP reports a Wall Street trader, Michael J Medhar, faced charges of manipulating Bellanca Aircraft stock. The SEC moved to suspend Medhar from trading, amid investigative actions led by John J Puris. The case highlights coordinated efforts to curb stock manipulation and enforce market integrity.
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Washington
Bellanca Arcraft Corporation
Michael J Medhar
Wall Street
John J. Puris
Canetlef
Securi Les
York Tock
Securt
Youth To Die For Murdering Brother
A court sentenced a man on Wednesday to die for killing his brother. The case details describe the fatal act at a family residence and the judge's ruling, marking the conclusion of the murder trial.
Admiral Grayson Aide For Red Cross Amid War Turmoil
Fragmented OCR text references Admiral Grayson and the Red Cross, plus President and wartime context. No clear event dates or organizations clearly identifiable. The legible bits point to a naval figure involved with the Red Cross and Washington politics.
Current Comment and the Call for Vigilant Journalism
A reflection argues that balanced opinion is needed while warning that passive journalism fuels social evils. It asserts newspapers should lead persistent campaigns against common enemies and provide clear leadership to avoid societal breakdown.
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Bedlam
Grand Jury Probes Liggett Murder Amid Campaign Drive
A grand jury investigates the Liggett murder as a $150 000 public subscription effort funds the inquiry. Meyer Schulberg liquor distributor offered a $500 reward. Cann to be brought before the grand jury. Minneapolis described as a crime breeding ground by foes of the Olson regime and editor.
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Liggett
Meyer Schulberg
Goff
Cann
Olson
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Minneapolis
Strato Photos Capture Earth From Stratosphere
Captain Stevens and Captain Anderson reach an altitude record of 72 395 feet aboard Explorer II while carrying 64 scientific instruments. First downward photos from the stratosphere reveal the earth as a vast plain with checkerboard fields, knife edge roads, and invisible towns.
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Stevens
Anderson
Andes Mountains
South America
Starhemberg Challenges Hitler Over Austrian Leadership
Vienna AP report says Vice-Chancellor Ernst von Starhemberg urged a Dollfuss program and hinted that Archduke Otto could return to the throne. He framed a path to an Austrian Reich under Austrian leadership, urging Austrians to embracing anti Hitlerism while claiming pan Germanism must end.
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Vienna
Ernst von Starhemberg
Hapsburg
Otto
Dollfuss von Starhemberg
Fatherland Front
Europe
Hitler Os
Trans-Pacific letter sets speed record on maiden China Dipper flight
Mr and Mrs Charles Tichy report a 36 hour delivery from Honolulu to Cedar Grove on the China Dipper leg of its maiden flight. The letter posted in Honolulu 2 pm Thursday and stamped in San Francisco 12 30 pm the next day carries a trans Pacific air mail seal marking the first China Dipper flight. The August 1935 dated stamp and location details appear in the Cedar Grove News.
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Charles Tichy
First Street
Hawaiian Islands
Tichys
Islands
Honolulu
San Francisco
Mnserption trans-Pacific Air
Charlo
C Roy
Cedar Oe Toss
Ae IC
Directed Verdict Denied in O Connor Gambling Case
Prosecution argues against defense motion for acquittal of Attorney General Edward L. O Connor on a gambling conspiracy charge. Trial features testimony about meetings in Des Moines Sioux City and alleged protection payments tied to slot machines and gambling devices.
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Hobart
Park Findley
Bollinger
Bureau of Investigation
Rollinger
le Mars
Rolinger
Findl
O'Connor
Collins
Findley
Mercy Hospital
Maines
Jake Harkaway
Sioux City
Coence
Gene
Tinley
Iowa National Guard
Troat le Mars
Denison
Oconnt
Grahl
Tri
O’connor
H. M
Gait
Guard
Des Moines
Earl Peters
Edward L. O’connor
H. M. Havner
Fred Free
T E. Diamond
Havner
Polk
Woodbury County
Joe Gagen
Open Shop Endorsed by Iowa State Fair Board
At the Iowa agricultural convention a resolution commended the state fair board for keeping labor on the fair grounds open shop. J P Mullen explained the board’s stance against a closed shop, saying employment should belong to all Iowa workers, not just union members.
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DES Moines
Iowa Agricultural Convention
Iowa State Fair Board
Ihs
Iowa
J P Mullen
Fonda
State Fair Board
Fair Grounds
Passes 50 Million Resettlement Plans Approved
Washington based Comptroller General McCarl approved resettlement projects totaling about 50 million dollars. The plans cover all forty eight states with sites yet to be announced.
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Washington
McCarl
Kansas City Mayor Duped as Legion Key Vanishes
Ray Murphy, national commander of the American Legion, kept the city’s key after Mayor Don C. McCombs handed it to him. Murphy claimed he would waive extradition and face charges, saying he could rely on Ralph T. O’Neill of Topeka to defend him.
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Kansas City
Kan
Ray Murphy
American Legion
Don C. McCombs
Cerity
Murphy
Ralph T. O'Neill
Topeka
Levykiny's Sister Locked Up as Insane in Illinois
Mrs Lena Krakow Levy 42 sister and manager of heavyweight fighter Kingfish Levinsky was adjudged insane and ordered committed to the state asylum at Kankakee by Judge Albert Isley of Newton Illinois.
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Chicago
Lena Krakow Levy
Levinsky
Kankakee
Albert Isley
Newton
Ill
Newhall Man Hangs Self in Hospital
Raymond Vitt, 38, of Newhall, died by hanging with a bedsheet in the hospital strong room where he was kept for observation. Linn county coroner Dr. Ben L. Knight said no inquest will be held, citing temporary mental derangement. Vitt’s survivors include his mother Angelina Vitt, three sisters Ida Kunstorf Madelon and Marie Vitt, and brother John, all of Newhall. Funeral plans pending.
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Raymond Vitt
Newhall
Ben L. Knight
Linn
Vitt
Angelina Vitt
Ida Kunstorf
Madelon
Marie Vitt
John
Moen Funeral Home
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State Fair Board For ‘Open Shop
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