Mystery Woman and 3 Men Held in Hamm Kidnaping Case
Federal agents in St. Paul detained three men and a mystery woman in connection with the $100,000 William Hamm Jr. kidnapping case. Pfeiffer, Bartholomew, and Reisner are named suspects linked to the gang led by Alvin Karpis. Bartholomew and others faced custody as the investigation proceeded.
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BT. Paul
Minn
Department of Justice
Washington
Wiliam A. Hamm, Jr
Los Angeles
St. Paul
Alvin Karpis
Wet
John P. Jack
Pfeiffer
Minneapolis
Edward Bartholomew
Bensenville
Hum
Kidnen
Edward G. Bremer
Murray Reisner
Federal
Agenta
Twin Cities
Alecho
Herr
G-men
Charles J. Fitzgerald
Hamm
Hoover
Bartholomey
Bolen
William Bryan Bolton
Ramsey County
Banker-Karpis
Bremer
Fielton
Business in Nation Still on Upgrade
Washington April report shows retail and trade activity above year ago despite post Easter slackening. Fill-in orders boost wholesale lines and heavy goods. summer and fall delivery commitments rise. New York retail gains continue for the seventh straight week, while Philadelphia stores stay above last year. Special sales in Chicago and Eastern cities lift activity. strong gains in Atlanta Dallas Portland and St Louis. Overall New England trade also higher than last year.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Howe Furnishings
Chregs
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Touston
New Orleans
Norfolk
Wilmington
Dallas
Portland
Ore
St. Lois
New England
Permanent Roads For West Virginia Is Your Business
West Virginia road funds and road quality are attacked as political boondoggles. The piece argues roads were built during political pressure, yielding short lived, cheap projects. It urges accountability and notes taxpayers ultimately pay for roads through taxes and purchases.
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West Virginia
L. Flournoy
Sou
Road Commission
Clinmenos
Neads
Uy Vreught
West Virginia Democrats clash in heated state race
Politicians across Charleston Fairmont Beckley and Hinton trade sharp charges over nomination battles. Ralph St Heser accuses Van A Bittner backers of despicable tactics while Holt and Hodges warn of party minority risks. Labor support and factional tensions color the Democratic contest as figures like Neely and Bailey rail against rivals.
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Charleston
Ralph St Heser
United States
van A Bittner
Pittner
McM. Neely
Holt
Bittner
Fairmont
Rush D. Holt
West Virginia
Beckley
Senate
Charles B. Hodges
M.A. Holt
Hinton
Homer A. Holt
Lmboring
Ernest L. Bailey
Burnsville
Jobs in State Increase Over Total in 1930
A fragmented report notes private industrial employment in West Virginia during 1936 slightly below the 1929 peak, with 1930 and 1931 figures near the high mark. The survey, not yet finished for Governor Kump, covers state employment trends and raises questions about the overall pace of private industry expansion.
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West Virgina
Kump
Poa
Acre
West Vagina
Garnarhon
Curio
Kanawha County Relief Roll and Jobs In 1930s Era Context
Kanawha County relief rolls show fluctuating numbers from April with a March 1 and February 1 comparisons. The administrator notes many on relief later find work in offices and factories. The text references unemployment, WPA, and shifts in aid versus employment, highlighting the era's relief and work programs.
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Abie
Finlee Boas
Mdimanntretian Samee
Willy
Dart Ues DL
Toe Eatyeh Ostrander
Dowin
Mately
Niger
Floods Create 15 Million Dollar Materials Market in State
West Virginia suffers flood induced demand for repair and building supplies. The U S Department of Eeneambc reports a total of 421,637,000 in materials and equipment to repair homes stores industrial plants and public works. Fifty kinds of tied material and equipment are in high demand across West Virginia and neighboring regions.
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Woot
United States Department of Eeneambc Ree
West Varginias
Marne
Maeusett- Rhode Iland
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West
Virgil
Mond
Rail Rate Slash Holds, Set For June 2 Effective
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected a five month delay request by eastern railroads for reduced passenger fares. The six to five vote leaves a base rate of two cents, replacing a 36 cent Pullman surcharge. Eastern carriers plan to seek court review and press the fight as they oppose the order.
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Gashington
Interstate Caimmerece Commission
Eastern Railroads
Joseph Bo Eastman
Lot
Paetan
Ynourder
Pullman Tate Finnel
Pullman
Tate
Baltimore
Cluw
Vorm
Labor Rally Seeks Support for Taber and Bittner
Delegates from labor groups plan a rally at the armory to back Taber and Bittner, with over 200 expected attendees. The event aims to present Taber with a platform while highlighting farm and labor concerns. Roosevelt is named as a past federation president and as a reference point for the gathering. The United Mine Workers president is also mentioned in relation to the event.
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Abor
Tabor
Astra
Taber
Roosevelt
MM. Neely
Faber
Lis
United Mine Workers At America
Farley’s Forecast of a Big FDR Sweep
The piece notes Farley predicting a sweeping victory for FDR across multiple states and races. It highlights strong showings for Republican figures in Nebraska and California, with Democratic gains and primary totals shaping the political landscape. The report emphasizes anticipated momentum from key endorsements and statewide tallies.
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Washington
Anil
Mitnatiane
Meath
Hiner
Ketiae
Sea Wallon
Vda
Knox
Boral
Nebraska
Chen Barri
Chaumian Faviey
Dispute Is Taken To Circuit Court
Dispute moves to circuit court with multiple parties and hearings noted. County records indicate candidates for county offices and school board facing appeal and procedural steps in the ongoing case. Authorities reference specific names and sections from chapters within the legal filing.
Three More Blast Deaths Feared In Village Incident
A blast in a rural area injured and killed several people, with reports naming victims including Tanieer Riemer and others. Hospitals reported multiple seriously hurt as authorities investigated, noting the blast may have involved a power plant and a possible gas leak. Community fears grew as the death toll rose and officials urged calm while search and rescue operations continued.
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Rendue
Aia
Dee Bays
Persata
Pacis
Poydillon Les Myytes
Tye
Oitier
Son of Bishop Becomes Wheeling Church Rector
NEW HAVEN Conn April 1 The Texas Duncan E Mann the lay at Trinity Episcopal church for three years signed to become rector St Luke's Church Wheeling W Va was announced today Mr Mann is son of The Rt Rev Alexander Mann bishop of the diocese of Pittsburgh.
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New Haven
Cont
Duncan E. Mann
Trinity Episcopal Church
Strangler Case Nears Arrest As Clues Mount
New York April 18 police close in on the elusive Nanny Titterton strangler as toxicologists analyze clothing stains from a prime suspect. Investigators weigh cord, paint, and fabric traces to establish linking evidence and location details amid a weeklong search for the killer’s focal point.
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New York
Nanny Titterton
Titterton
Fra Yma
Fiehon Orngnator
Pelea
Bethman
Yaa
Fetama
Italian Motorized Units Close to Addis Ababa
Rome reports that Italian motorized units surged toward Addis Ababa capturing Harar and threatening the Ethiopian capital. Mussolini sent more troops and navy reinforcements while Graziani’s southern army reportedly broke Ras Nasibu’s lines. Rumors of a left-wing breakthrough south of Addis Ababa circulated but remained unconfirmed.
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Harar
Adilis Ababa
Mussolini
Africa
Britain
Italy
Rodolfo Graziani
Ras Nasibu
Ilindenberg
Tas Nasibu
Ethiopia
Dasrah Bur
Daggan Studa
Graziani
Rus Nambu
Supra
Abana Djibouth
Itael
Addis Ababa
Grazianis Dirive
Dessye
Oglio
Dom Badaglio
Wulfesuekted
Romulus
Remus
Tr Duce
Badoglies
Holt Calls School Hopkins Plunder at Roosevelt
Parkersburg April scene critics attack the Roosevelt school project as a monument to blunders and WPA waste. Senator Neely and administrator F Woo McCallough defend federal aid while opponents argue funds should prioritize dams bridges and roads.
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Parkershuag
April Bee
Holt
D. W
Roosevelt School
Harvey Hopkins
WPA
Sehotot Iy Dtfspalker Enithe
Gophot Nate
F. Woo McCalloueh
Sen M
Neely Yosutedt
Pury to Mage 10 Wart 1, Col. 6
In a brief column, readers are informed of a sporting result and a local note. The page entry mentions Pury and Mage in a contest yielding a 10 to 1 score with a specific column reference. No further context is provided.
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Pury
Mage
Aide to FDR Dies in His Sleep in Washington
The political adviser to President Roosevelt, an aide to Franklin D Roosevelt, died peacefully in his sleep in Washington. The death, due to heart and chest complications after long illness, was reported to the president who learned of the loss after leaving the Golden Diner at Willard. Funeral plans were announced and arrangements began.
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Lowe
Fdr
Panis
Roosevelt
Cohen
White House
Willard
Mowe
Howe
Ball Miver
Mass
Wey
Stephen Arly
School Buildings Additions In Every District Proposed
The board presented a plan for new school buildings and additions across districts to educate white and Negro children. Estimated costs total 1.02 million for white students and 365 thousand for Negro students with overall bonds to be repaid over years without tax increases. Projected annual carrying charges around 106 thousand, funded by bonds and appropriations for renovations and new facilities including Charleston district improvements, West Charleston shops auditorium and gym, Woodrow Wilson six room addition, and Capitol grade auditorium remodeling among others.
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Yesteadly
Seoul
Charleston
South Rullmer
MY Oval
Auditoriam
London
Plyery Ous Clenebery Fet
Baldwin calls on Hitler to lift fear from Europe
In Worcester April 18, Prime Minister Baldwin warned Germany and Italy against military force and urged Hitler to pledge not to fortify the Rhine and adjacent zones. He said Britain’s emergency armament program is necessary due to German rearmament and Austria’s attempt to force a treaty. He likened Hitler to Augustus, saying if the will exists, Europe would unite for peace.
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Eng
USI
Baldwin
Germany
Italy
Flowers
Shila
Hitter
Europe
Bakiwin
Britain
Vieitain
Tally
Hitler
Rhineland
Bag Renfuser
Augustis
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Farley
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Guivn
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Haile
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