Ransom Letter Experts Tie Hauptmann to Lindbergh Case
Three relatives and Isidor Fisch's nurse hid as state witnesses as prosecutors say Fisch myth will be exploded. Handwriting experts testify Hauptmann wrote the sixteen letters that secured Lindbergh ransom payment. A surprise witness says a thumbguard maker's product resists rust, countering defense claims.
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Isidor Fisch
Hauptmann
Bruno
Fisch
Charles A. Lindbergh
Henry Marsh
Cincinnati
Betty Gow
Lindbergh
Hopewell
John F. Tyrell
Milwaukee
Herbert J. Walter
Chicago
Fisch Lawyer Says Bruno's Words Prove Alibi False
Hauptmann acknowledged to two witnesses that Isidor Fisch had given up everything to Germany three months before his arrest. The statement challenges Hauptmann’s claim Fisch was the Lindbergh kidnapper. Fisch’s relatives were moved from Germany to defend his name as Hauptmann faces the electric chair.
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Fisch
Bruno
New York
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Isidor Fisch
Germany
United Press
Hauptmann
Lindbergh
He de France
Louis Blitzer
Henry Uhlig
Blitzer
Cold snap and court wrangle in Hauptmann handwriting trial
In Flemington New Jersey a severe cold wave chilled the town as prosecutors pressed to link Bruno Hauptmann to ransom note handwriting. Principal defense counsel Edward J Reilly prepared his team for cross examination while handwriting experts began testimony with John F Tyrrell as the first witness.
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Flemington
N. J
New Jersey
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindberbh
Edward J. Reilly
Plan To Start Trial Of Farther Farmer Here Next Week
County Attorney G K Thompson said he expects to schedule the trial of J LeRoy Farmer Cedar Rapids canning firm president on illegal possession of alcoholic liquor for Wednesday or Thursday next week A new criminal assignment is being compiled Farmer and plant superintendent Delbert E Greb were charged jointly after a raid on December 13 found a stock of liquors valued near 2000 in the canning plant basement They pleaded not guilty and posted 1000 bonds The raid drew state wide attention as Farmer produced 200 state liquor seals allegedly sent by Harold Cooper state liquor control commission chairman The incident led to a grand jury investigation and Cooper's indictment on a charge of violating the state liquor control act.
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G. K. Thompson
J. LeRoy Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Farmer
Delbert E Greb
Harold Cooper
State Liquor Control Commission
Cooper
Alleged Russian Plot Leaders Turned for Trial
Moscow, UP. Gregory Zinoview, Leo Kameneff and 17 other alleged plot leaders were turned over to the military collegium in Leningrad. Their trial began immediately with severe punishment anticipated. Charges allege a Moscow center similar to a Leningrad group planning the assassination of Sergei Kirov.
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Moscow
Gregory Zinovieff
Leo Kameneff
Supreme Court
Leningrad
Zin
Ovieff
Josef V. Stalin
Sergi M. Kirof
Favorable Report on Crop Loan Bill
The house agriculture committee Tuesday reported favorably the 40 million Jones crop production loan bill. Loans would be restricted in most cases to 250 dollars under the bill. One million dollars was earmarked for feed loans to stock growers in drought areas.
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Washington (Lp
House Agriculture Committee
Nominations Passed By Senate Banking Group
Washington insiders report that the Senate Banking and Currency Committee approved the appointments of Federal Housing Administrator James A. Moffett and Joseph P. Kennedy as chairman with other SEC members named. The action signals Senate backing for key federal posts in housing finance and securities regulation.
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Washington
INS
James A. Moffett
Joseph P. Kennedy
Federal Securities and Exchange Commission
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Roosevelt Seeks U S Entry in World Court
President Roosevelt urges Senate to back U S adherence to the World Court in a brief message, echoing Majority Leader Robinson’s argument that joining would replace force with law. Robinson defends the plan while opposing senators hint at a substitute court and challenges to the advisory opinion restriction.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
International Tribunal
White House
Joseph T. Robinson
Robinson
Hirah Johnson
Calif
William E. Borah
Ida
Permanent Court of International Justice
World Court
Johnson
Charles N. McNary
Borah
Hartzell Escorts to Leavenworth for Mail Fraud Sentence
Oscar M Hartzell, 59, convicted in Sioux City Iowa of mail fraud tied to a Drake estate swindle, was taken by federal officers to Leavenworth penitentiary after arrival of commitment papers. He received a ten year sentence.
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Chicago
Oscar M. Hartzell
Sioux City
Sir Francis Drake
Leavenworth
Hartizell
Powers Agree Germany Gets Saar As Unit
The League of Nations decided to restore the Saar basin to German sovereignty after 15 years of uncertainty. The council sub committee led by Baron Aloisi approved the measure, with a resolution to be submitted and adopted shortly. Germany would pay about 950 million dollars as part of the settlement, and administration details to be settled within two months.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Saar Basin
Council
Saar
Baron Pompeo Aloisi
Italy
Germany
Nazi Germany
League
Saar plebiscite victory seals German rule
Saarlanders celebrate a decisive plebiscite showing 477,119 votes for German rule and 46,513 for league of nations rule with 2,249 invalid ballots. The result signals strong support for Nazism and reunion with Germany. The tally surpasses 90 percent favoring German governance.
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Saarbruecken
Wartburg
Germany
League
League of Nations
Motion To Dismiss Judgeship Contest Overruled By Board
Judge Atherton B. Clark contests the election of Co J Haas a Marion Democrat to district court by fifteen votes at the November 6 ballot. The contest court Tuesday overruled motions to dismiss strike and for more specific statement as Haas seeks to revive dismissal arguing other elected judges should be parties. Clark alleges illegal votes in Jones Linn and Cedar counties while legal ballots for Clark were rejected.
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Cedar Rapids
Atherton B. Clark
Co. J. Haas
Marion Democrat
Haas
Clark
District Court
R. S. Milner
Clarence Nichols
Vinton
Sherwood A. Clock
Hampton
Carl B. Stiger
Toledo
Harold D. Evans
Towa City
Jones, Linn
Cedar
United State Bank Reports 50 Percent Deposit Increase
The United State bank told forty stockholders at its annual meeting Monday night that deposits rose by 50 percent from 1933. Frank G. Kanak, the cashier, said over 300 new accounts were opened in the last year and loans grew in the 90 days. The holiday period saw peak business since 1922, with modernization tied to federal housing act remodeling. No officer changes were made.
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United State Bank
Frank G. Kanak
Governor Herring outlines reforms and liquor plan hints
Iowa Governor Clyde L. Herring delivers a cautious biennial state report urging courage for proposed reforms. He defends liquor control while noting beer law failures and calls for department consolidation and extended mortgage relief amid a balanced budget and no warrants issued.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Clyde L. Herring
Commonwealth
General Assembly
Recover Machinist Tools Stolen From Plant Recovered
Chief Earl Stanley and Patrolman Haberle recovered nearly all $300 worth of machinist tools stolen from Three-Minute Cereals at 117 Sixteenth Street NE on Feb 16 last year. The tools were found in the attic of Carl Dougall at 209 Seventh Ave SW after 8 p.m. Monday. Dougall, recently committed to the state hospital at Independence, may face charges depending on the county attorney. No family member or residents were aware the tools were in the house. The loot was hidden in various attic locations. a prior search found nothing.
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Sixteenth Street
Earl Stanley
Haberle
Carl Dougall
Seventh Avere
Monay
Stanley
Dougall
State Hospital
Independence
Inflation splits bipartisan support in fight for soldiers bonus
Congressional backers clash over inflation as American Legion backs a currency expansion free bill. Patman predicts House defeat without currency change, while Vinson insists his payment plan will pass.
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Washington
American Legion
Wright L. Patman
Fred M. Vinson
Patman
House
Vinson
Treasury
Time Wasted in Everyday Living by Dr Fort Newton
A reader urges reflection on wasted time spent in daily routines. The piece notes we sleep about a third of life and much of the waking hours are spent in routine rites, civilities, and delays. It argues we can reclaim time by purposeful living and meaningful human contact.
Democrats Plan to Raise $500000 by March 1
Democratic leaders in Washington announced plans to raise 500000 dollars and pull the party out of the red by March 1 as they eye the 1936 elections. The effort aims to secure funds and sharpen campaign readiness across the country.
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Washington
Cedlacer appoints Fitzgerald Supple in county treasurer slate
Lee R. Fitzgerald of Marion is reappointed first deputy county treasurer and Charles H. Supple of Cedar Rapids is named second deputy in a slate announced by Milo Sedlacek. The appointments, including several clerks, await formal board approval and take effect in thirty days.
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Lee R. Fitzgerald
Marion
Linn
Charles H. Supple
Bever Avenue
Milo Sedlacek
Board of Supervisors
Fitzgerald
Penick and Ford, Ltd
American Legion
Clinton Township
Iowa State College
Sindelar
Warren- Webster Company
Camden, N
Pair takes over drug store in daring hold up
Unmasked robbers seized B O Jandera Drug Store at 1052 Mount Vernon Ave SE at 5 pm Tuesday. They slugged Jandera, bound 14 year old helper Carl Miskimen, and escaped with cash from the register and safe, leaving the post office money untouched. Police note a Ford V-8 with red wheels was seen fleeing.
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B. O. Jandera
Mount Vernon Avenue
Jandera
Carl Miskimen
Ninth Street
Jane
Miskimen
Cother
Truck Breaks Through Ice in Mississippi
John Scrogum head of a local wholesale fish concern narrowly escaped death Tuesday afternoon by leaping from his truck when it broke through the ice in mid channel of the Mississippi River. Workers began to recover the truck by sawing a channel about two hundred feet to shore.
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Marquette
John Scrogum
Roosevelt to propose major social security plan to Congress
President Roosevelt will submit large social security legislation proposals to Congress on Thursday, signaling a sweeping initiative. The plans aim to expand coverage and benefits, potentially reshaping federal welfare programs and economic security policy.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
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