Confessed Plot Linked Hauptmann to Lindbergh Kidnapping Suspects
Four Lindbergh Hauptmann case figures reportedly tell friends they suspect an accomplice may have entered the Lindbergh residence and killed the child. They believe Hauptmann planned the crime, with investigations focusing on an alleged Confederate ally and possible accomplices in the ransom and box fabrication.
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Hauptmann
Lou Wedemar
U. S
Trenton
N. J
Dee
Lindbergh
Tirst
Ares
Gel
Norm
New Jersey State Police
Bavee Agar Fnover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Yaees
Meerdobn F
Seks
Cam- Hone
New York City
O Me
Hese
Joan F F
Condon
Jntan
U.S. Judge Questions Guffey Coal Act Validity
Federal Judge John Paul in Lynchburg Virginia expressed serious doubt about the constitutionality of the Guffey coal act. He granted a preliminary injunction pending evidence and arguments from coal producers and the government.
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Lynchburg
Fedowas
John Paul
Virginia
West Virginia
Tor Toon Ballate
Stan
Fudge Paul
Second Victim Of Hitchhiker Is Found Slain
Lindsay Oklahoma December 11 officers searched for three missing after the bodies of Ray Evans, the second victim of Chester Comer the hitchhiking killer, and Roscoe Arrington were found. Eliza beth Childers Comer earlier identified as the first victim. Missing are L A Simpson Piedmont farmer Warren Simpson 14 Lucille Stevens Comer. Comer was mortally wounded two weeks ago while resisting arrest and died in a hospital. An Evans automobile once gave Comer a lift toward Pittsboro Oklahoma was found near Maysville. Farmers unearthed Evans remains prompting police to expect the other missing persons found nearby.
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Lindsay
Okla
Ray Evans
Chester Comer
Oklahoma
Roscoe Arrington
Evans
Kansas City
Kansa
Comer
Elizabeth Childers Comer
L. A
Smith Hester
McGlin County
Simpsons
Simpson
Shawtee
Fittstoci
Oklo
Maysville
J. FP
Mitchell
Garvin
Evens
West Virginia Auto Fatalities Rise In November
Twenty five people were killed in West Virginia auto accidents in November according to state safety director William Essily who called the toll appalling. The report shows 216 injured and 25 dead in November. County tallies list Kanawha with five deaths and McDowell with four.
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West Virginia
Wiliam
Essily
Easten
P. D. Shingleton
Department of Public Safety
Hanawha
Kahawha County
McDowell
Wetzel
Harrison
Braxton
Geent
Jefferson
Lincoln
Marshall
Mercer
Nicholas
Raleigh
Tyler
Wood
Wyoming
Logan
Grant Tad
Kanawha
Randolph
Ohloney
Barnet Takes Helm in Cuba Crisis Sparks Uncertainty
Havana reports an overnight coup as Jose A. Barnet becomes acting president after Carlos de Mendieta resigns. Cabinet may elect a provisional president tonight while elections are planned. Mendieta relocates to a country home following a radio raid blamed on no party. Nicolas Castang remains missing as security forces on alert.
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Havana
Cuba
Jose A. Barnet
Barnet
Diplomatic Service
Secrefary
Stata
Carlos de Mendieta
Supreme Court
Council of State
Mendieta
U. S
Fedenasigy
Nicolag Castang
Operators Urge Uniform Coal Tax Assessments in WV
West Virginia coal operators called for uniform methods of assessing coal lands at the Pocahontas Operators Association meeting. Secretary W E E Koepler urged county assessors to stop preferential treatment and ensure all operators pay their share for government costs. Assessor M Martin pledged fairness and asked for reports on any inequalities in current assessments.
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West Virginia
W. E. E. Koepler
Bluefield
Ofne
Pocahontas Operators Association
Cox
M. Martin
Huntington
Cabell Gunty
Koepler
Tac
Mardin
Vote Machine Ends Familiar House Voting Ritual
A new voting machine replaces voice and name calls in the House. The system records votes with green and red lights behind the speaker, displaying results on two boards. Clerk John Hall notes the device will modernize procedures and reduce shouting.
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John Hall
Widow Names Blumenfeld in Slain Editor Case
The Minneapolis widow of Walter Liggett identifies Isadore Blumenfeld from a police lineup as the slayer of her husband, who was killed after leaving their car. Business leaders seek a $150,000 fund for a statewide probe into the city underworld while state senators plan a separate inquiry.
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Minneapolis
Walter Liggett
Isadore Blumenfeld
Blumenfeld
Liggett
Sbe
Olson
Floyd B. Olson
Japan Demands Parity in Naval Conference Sparks Clash
At an international naval conference, Japan presses for a lower total tonnage base for the three leading powers, claiming parity with the United States and Britain. Admiral Nagata argues for a minimal tonnage standard, while French delegate Stern warns Japan’s gain could grant Tokyo unchecked supremacy in the Far East. The United States remains silent as talks begin.
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Japan
U.S
Great Britain
Osami Nagata
Oriental
Jacques Stern
Waa Onderstone
Ademira Nagano
Tokyo
Far East
Great Bretiain
Incinerator and Bridge Bond Plans Move Forward
In a special session the council awarded the low incinerator excavation bid of 31,400 to Frederick Page Co of New York for building and equipment. Theft bid totaled about 68,000. The council approved 380,000 in South Side bridge bonds, to be offered to the state today at three percent interest. The state is expected to buy as an investment for the compensation fund with a maximum city rate of four percent. An official canvass of the bond vote was conducted at the meeting.
Pension Claim Filed by 100-Year-Old Denver Man
In Denver on December 11 John B Heilman appeared with his son and applied for an old age pension. The pair sought pension benefits, citing age and need.
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Denver
Tohn
B. Heilman
McAdoo Defends Roosevelt as Critics Attack
San Francisco Dec 21 Senator G G McAdoo praised Franklin D Roosevelt calling him one of the greatest presidents and urged unity behind the president at a California Democratic meeting. He criticized constitutional change critics and defended twilight zone legislation and AAA funding as necessary risks. Sinclair’s bid to influence the Democratic platform is noted as opposition grows. Please turn to Page 4.
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Senim G. McAdoo
Frey’ D
Roosevelt
California
Cheering County
Democratic Organization
McAdoo
AAA
Congress
Upton Sinclair
Sinclair
Gghb
Democratic Nationes
Arizona Cult Member Convicted in Polygamy Case
Arizona jurors convict Jean Loy Spencer after four hours on charges of open and notorious polygamy in Short Creek. Spencer, father of 13 with two wives, admits having two others in Utah and says he followed religious dictates. Sentence possible up to three years. no sentence recommendation made.
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Kinkman
Ariz
Arizona
Jean Loy Spencer
Short Creek
Spencer
Utah
Lydvia
Alfred
Compulsory Military Training Approved at WVU Vote
Morgantown voters approved compulsory military training at West Virginia University with 491 votes for and 345 against. The split reflected student opinions within the university community as reported.
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Wvu
Austrian envoy rejects peace plan and backs Otto return
Vienna dispatch reports Vice Chancellor Ernst von Starhemberg declares no obstacle to Archduke Otto’s return and endorses a Dollfuss program. He urges Austrians to accept leadership of a pan Germanic state under an Austrian Reich and ties monarchist sentiments to Habsburg history.
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Ernst von, Starhemberg
Otto
Mhne
Dollfuss
Austria
Hillerigm von Stavhemberg
Fatherland Front
Hapsburgs
Fascists See Accord as Basis For Talks Despite Revolt Threat
The report notes Nazi fascists view the peace accord proposal as a basis for talks. Smaller League nations threaten revolt, denouncing the plan as a danger to Haile Selassie and Ethiopia. Officials claim acceptance would spark a throne overthrow. Britain and Eden react to Geneva discussions.
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Haile Selassie
Festiny
France
Ethiopia
Paris
Lry
Death Drivers Take Day On in Charleston Area
Police records show multiple deadly and serious crashes as reckless drivers appeared to be active after a day of spilled blood and broken bones. Paul Pickens, 39, a Richwood garage operator, remained in grave condition after a Tuesday crash on the Sesssonville road near Bonham’s dairy. Judson Cross, 38, of Lack Six road, was slightly improved after a crash in Memorial hospital. Funeral arrangements were set for two women killed in autos the day prior. one, Nancy Divers of Porter's Hollow, to be laid to rest near Mount Oy Cemetery. A second victim, Mrs. Myers, was killed near Braston in Nicholas County when struck by a vehicle driven by George D. Tighnan. the driver faced municipal court. The report notes a memorial service and ongoing investigations as details continue to unfold.
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Simba
Charleston
Paul Pickens
Richwood
Stents Hospital
Sissonville Road
Bonham’s
Judson M. Cross
Lack Six
Memorial Hospital
Huntpees
Ain Tueraay
Oss Ivery
Western Union
Cakeil
Loyes
Eile
Autemotes
Mra
Nancy Divers
Porter
Wiliam
Mid-' Kitt
London Heights
Rey Jetters
Thomas
Mount Oy
Nicholas County
Cy B. Long
Big Birch River
Braston- Nicholas County, Inc
Borah Attacks Peace Plan Amid Ethiopian Standoff
Senator Borah renews opposition to a peace plan tied to Ethiopia's dispute with Italy. He argues the proposal would dismember Ethiopia and render the mediating organization a subservient instrument of ism. Page 2 remarks noted.
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Washington
Borah
Ratta Aga Sran
Pee Warner
Ethiopia
Italy
Steir
White Proposes Ban on Students Smoking in College Buildings
Col John Baker White urged the state university board to ban smoking in campus buildings due to fire hazards from old oil-soaked floors and dangerous areas like Woodburn Hall and the wood shop. He called for modern alarms and removal of chemicals, plus elevator and wiring upgrades.
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White
John Baker White
Gil-Toakedners
Atate University
Woodburn
Hall
C . White
Beard
Second Toy Gun Bonfire Sparks Widely Spread Crusade
Fragmented text reports a second bonfire tied to toy gun panic spreading across 60 cities. Mentions accidents, leaders, a wake at 10, and references to a school playground and figures indicating activity. Names and details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Doomed Cor Girl 19 in Court Married to John Collins
In a Queens courtroom a 19 year old woman named Annye was joined in matrimony with John Collins. She wore a white dress and clutched a bouquet as a grim ceremony unfolded amid a sad, echoing audience.
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Queens
Anney
John Collins
Bert
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