Barker-Karpis gang members sentenced in Bremer kidnapping case
Five members of the Barker-Karpis gang received long prison terms, including life for some, in the Ed ward G. Bremer kidnapping. McLaughlin, a former Illinois state senator, drew five years, while Davis got the heaviest sentence of life. Alderton and Farmer received 20 years, Wilson five, and two others were acquitted or awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Barker-Karpis
Edward G. Bremer
Arthur
Doc) Barker
Oliver Berg
Volney Davis
Chicago
M. M. Joyce
Leavenworth
Davis
McLaughlin
John J
Elmer Farmer
Farmer
Bensenville
James J. Wilson
Northwestern University
Joseph P. Moran
Wilson
Hamilton's Sister Found Guilty Of Harboring Gunmen
Anna Campbell Steve, sister of John Hamilton, convicted by a federal jury of harboring fugitives linked to the Dillinger gang. The 37 year old mother of six faces up to $1,000 fine and six months at Milan federal reformatory. Dillinger and Hamilton were believed to have stayed at her home on April 17, 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Anna Campbell Steve
John Hamilton
Dillinger
John Dillinger
Parent-Teachers Association
Federal
Milan
Hamilton
The Power of Listening in Times of Sorrow
A 1935 reflection on listening over talking as a healing act. Patient, heartful listening helps the distressed feel understood, while rushed advice closes doors. Silence aids trust, eases sorrow, and reveals what words cannot say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Britain Leads in New Debt Default
Washington dispatch reports Great Britain moved toward a general default on wartime debts to the United States by suspending the June 15 installment of 85.67 million dollars. The note to Secretary Hull cites inability to meet the due payment and signals negotiations for a debt revision.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Cordell Hull
Ronald Lindsay
Hull
Britain
Finland
California Hangs Slayer of Jeweler
Edward L. Lange, 26, who murdered Santa Monica jeweler Lewis Mallin during a holdup, was executed at San Quentin on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Quentin
Calif
Edward L. Lange
Lewis Mallin
Santa Monica
Britain and Italy Near Break Over Ethiopia Crisis
In London the House of Commons applauded Clement Attlee as he warned that if Italy uses force against Ethiopia it must be told Britain would deny use of the Suez Canal. Captain Eden dismissed Italian press claims of British meddling as mischievously absurd.
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London
House of Commons
Clement
Richard Attlee
Italy
Ethiopia
Suez Canal
Anthony Eden
Great Britain
Eden
Europe Braces as Italy and Britain Loom Toward War
The article notes rising tensions after Mussolini seeks to distance from Stresa pact amid Abyssinia crisis. Hoare faces House of Commons debate on Anglo Italian strain while Italian threats target Malta and Tsana water. Signs point to broader conflict involving Britain France and Italy.
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London
INS
Germany
Samuel Hoare
House of Commons
Abyssinia
Stresa
Hitler
Dollfuss
Europe
Ottobre
Italy
Malta
Britain
John Harris
News Chronicle
Tsana
Nile
Egypt
Eritrea
Lawyer for Kidnap Victim Detained in Havana
In Havana AP reports attorney Pedro Herrera Sotolongo, legal representative for Antonio San Miguel, the 78 year old railroad magnate abducted, was suddenly detained by police on undisclosed charges. Friends urged authorities to back off to aid ransom contact while a valet released to deliver the note.
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Havana
Pedro Herrera Sotolongo
Antonio San Miguel
Relief Takers Get Preference For Works Jobs
President Roosevelt issued an executive order for the relief program authorizing preference for public relief recipients in the $4.88 billion reemployment drive. About 190000 were on relief rolls last month as the administration aims to create 3.5 million jobs by July 1, 1936. The ruling covers families and allows employable relief heads to be cared for if the program absorbs them, and permits working in private industry or other public service without bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington (Lp
Roosevelt
Laval to Rule as Dictator for Five Months in France
Paris reports Premier Pierre Laval wins extended powers through Oct. 31 to rule by decree. He promises budget cuts and aims to absorb a 10 billion franc deficit. Parliament may be kept in session or on vacation for several months as France seeks to stabilize the franc and treasury needs.
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Paris
Pierre Laval
Chamber of Deputies
Laval
Pierre Etienne Flandin
Fernand Bouisson
Fearful parents hunt missing New York boy
John Kaul aged five has vanished from a playground near Sutton Place in New York City. Police and volunteers conducted an all night search with no trace found. The Kaul family, of modest means, fears a ransom kidnapping as of Friday. The last sighting was around 6 p.m. Thursday near a wall above the East River.
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New York
John Kaul
Sutton Place
John
Anna Kaul
East River
Hot Kidnapping Tip Proves To Be Dud
In Idaho a postmaster misidentified ten federal reserve notes as ransom bills triggering a manhunt. Sheriff Altman dispatched deputies who intercepted the group, only to find they were tourists with no ransom money.
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Elkcity
Ida
Weyerhaeuser
Floyd White
Federal Reserve
White
Howard Altman
Grangeville
Humboldt Woman Dies From Fall Injuries
Humboldt AP report states Mrs Free man Atkins age 87 died at her home Friday from injuries from a fall. A niece and two nephews survive.
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Humboldt
Humboldt (Ap
Freeman Atkins
Senatorial Probe Turmoil As Dilling Testifies At Campus Hearing
Mrs Elizabeth Dilling accused a Chicago University inquiry of hiding facts while her husband Albert Dilling clashed with a spectator. Miles Goldberg of the Anti Defamation League was struck as the hearing adjourned. Federal Judge Holly denied Dilling accusations linking him to communist activity.
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Chicago
State Senate
University of Chicago
Elizabeth Dilling
Red Network
Albert W. Dilling
Loop
Chicago Anti-defamation League
Holly
William H. Holly
Clarence Darrow
Senate Committee
Dilling
Chicago Civil Liberties Union
Darrow
The
Civil Liberties Union
Kenilworth
Fireman's Funeral In Salamanca For 51 Years Service
Addison J. Crockett, longtime Salamanca city firefighter for 51 years, was honored with a bright red fire truck leading his funeral procession. No sirens were used as Crockett, age unknown, was carried to his grave, reflecting his half century loyalty to the department.
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Salamanca
N. Y
Addison J. Crockett
Crockett
Knox outlines GOP program to replace New Deal at speech
Col Frank Knox, publisher of the Chicago Daily News, told the General Federation of Women’s Clubs that the Republican Party has a concrete program to oppose New Deal policies. He argued for work relief over cash relief, criticized federal spending, and urged a clear alternative path if Republicans gain power.
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Detroit
Republican Party
Nation
Frank Knox
Chicago Daily News
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Chicago
Knox
Carter Glass
Rexford
Tugwell
Grass Roots Parley Sees South Dakota Join Convention
A tenth state, South Dakota, formalizes participation in the Republican grass roots convention opening Sunday in Springfield. The state will cast 30 votes and send about 50 delegates, as leaders push a platform to challenge Democratic solidarity and attack recent Roosevelt agenda.
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Springfield
INS
South’ Dakota
South Dakota
Harrison E. Spangler
W. C. Wright
South Dakota Republican Organization
Spangler
Harry
A. Spencer
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Resolutions Committee
Roosevelt
Health Camp Set To Open In Nine Days For Disabled Children
Camp Good Health will open in nine days though funds to operate at full capacity remain short. The Public Health Nursing association seeks contributions through The Gazette to maintain the camp for physically handicapped children eight miles east of Cedar Rapids on Highway 30. The camp offers a tailored program for children unable to attend other camps and depends on local gifts to provide ongoing care and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health Nursing Association
Camp Good Health Fund
Cedar Rapids
Federal raid nets eighteen suspects in Sioux City narcotics sweep
Federal agents working with Sioux City police conducted a surprise raid on narcotics establishments. Eighteen persons, including Louise Womack and Helen Gordon, were arrested in a coordinated operation. Earl Morgan, new police chief, announced renewed action against gambling devices and poker pools.
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Sioux
CITY
INS
Sioux City
Earl Morgan
Morgan
Oklahoma Doctor Sentenced Four Years For Manslaughter
Dr. Guy E. Brewer a Garber physician pleaded guilty to six counts of manslaughter tied to illegal operations on women and received four-year prison terms on each count to run concurrently. The charges were reduced from murder to second degree manslaughter in Enid Oklahoma. The court imposed the maximum by District Judge O C Wybrant as the case followed a secret courtroom procedure to avoid a crowd. The killings involved the abortion death of Doris Jones of Enid, mother of two, with investigation led by Robert Huston governor Marland’s special agent. Brewer was noted for philanthropy aiding many students.
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Enid
Okla
Guy E. Brewer
Garber
O. C. Wybrant
Brewer
Doris Jones
Robert Huston
E. W. Marland
NRA Plan Passes House as Roosevelts Warn Business
Washington AP report says the administration pushes a stopgap NRA plan through the House with a 264 to 121 vote. President Roosevelt warns that voluntary codes must conform to anti trust laws while Richberg resigns as NRA chief effective June 16. Senate action delayed amid partisan debate over presidential power to approve codes.
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Associated Press
Howe
Senate
Roosevelt
Anti- Richberg
NRA
American ‘Federation
Laeber
Washington
Vate
Richberg
Donald R.richberg
American‘Federation of ‘Labor
House
Trade Commission
Treadway
Mass
Borah
Ida
King
Utah
Rich
Polk Jury Recesses Without Report
In Des Moines Polk county grand jury investigating Thomas Conroy a Des Moines beer distributor recessed Friday without reporting. Witness Virgil Case testified. Sioux City graft case to call more witnesses next week. Conroy accused by Walter Maley of threatening extortion and obstructing justice.
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Des Moines
Polk County Grand Jury
Thomas Conroy
Virgil Case
Des. Moines
Sioux City
Carl “Burkeman
Conroy
Walter Ma~ley
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Walter Trowl
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Dorothy Jenter
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Mabel Keyes
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