Edith Maxwell Murder Verdict Upheld In Wise County
In Wise Virginia Judge H A W Skeen upheld Edith Maxwell 25 year murder sentence for her alleged willful killing of her father. The trial featured defense claims of improper evidence and jury instruction while prosecution argued malice aforethought. Edith appeared calm as town folk voiced approval of the verdict and the case drew onlookers from the region.
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Wise
Edith Maxwell
H. A. W. Skeen
Circuit Court
Wise County
Edith
Anna Maxwell
A. A. Skeen
Murdes
Ufc
Vicars
B. Les Skeen
Trig¢g Maxwell
Trigg
Fred Base
Suspected Gang Links In Liggett Death In Minneapolis
In Minneapolis a slain executive, Walter Liggett, is linked to gang violence after a telltale submachine gun bullet is identified at the crime scene. Authorities including Attorney General Olson and Police Chief Forestal request federal help, citing a crime hotspot that hampered investigations due to conditions. The governor and U.S. Attorney General were telegraphed for action as Forestal notes the city remains a poison spot of crime.
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Minneapolis
Walter Liggett
Guy Floyd B. Olson
R. Perel
Frank Restal
Reneval
U. S
Homer Cum Tongs
Forestal
Cummings
Washington
Lighett
Pott
Willie Willis by Robert Quillen
A quip by Robert Quillen framed as Willie Willis claiming no fault in a sly encounter. The line hints at a garage man’s deceitful trick and a comparison to Riley’s statement, underscoring a humorous misdirection and social wit.
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Riley
Isidor Fisch Had 'Hot Cash' Claim Sparks New Hauptmann Lead
Lloyd Fisher cites a New York witness, John Oscar Bruckman, saying Isidor Fisch possessed $59,000 in hot money after the Lindbergh ransom. Fisch, alleged to have received $14,000, reportedly boasted of a $850,000 stash. Nearby, Dr. George A. Holland claims he saw Hauptmann in Delta, Pennsylvania, near the ransom period, driving past in a car.
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U. S
Fisch
John Oscar Bruckman
Bruckman
Finch
Lindbergh
Dr. Holland
Hauptmann
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Second Polygamy Case Is Speeded Along in Court
Kingman Arizona December 12 The trial of Price Johnson a polygamist cultist accused of taking a barefoot 14 year old girl as his plural wife moved quickly today toward the expected conviction of ILC Spencer. Johnson like Spencer was charged with open and notorious inhabitation A relief investigator Howard Roarke produced birth certificates and showing Johnson and his supposed plural wife Helen Hull had two children Roarke testified Johnson was still married to Esther Johnson bearing him seven sons since 1912. The case centers on the Sanhedrin cult at Short Creek Arizona north of the Grand Canyon where members protest plural wives despite Mormon history. Page 4 Part 2
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Kingman
Ariz
Price Johnson
ILC
Spencer
Johnson
Short Creek
Grand Canyon
Howard Roarke
Helen Hull
Roarke
Esther Johnson
Bull Girl
Centuries-Long Life Span Predicted by Carrel
New York December 12 The Rockefeller Institute scientist Dr Alexis Carrel predicts suspension of life may allow centuries of existence and a revival of life after death He cites dog and chicken heart experiments and defines two kinds of death reversible and irreversible He notes disease may be suppressed but senescence remains inevitable and details risks of brain death along with implications for human longevity.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
A. P
New York
Alexis Gatrel
Rockefeller Institute
Carrel
Institute
Charles A. Lindbergh
Olttan Min Bade
Uae Uu
New York Academy of Medicine
Dr. Carrel
Academy
Dr. Carre
City Chosen as Census Center for 1935 West Virginia
Charleston was selected as the headquarters for the 1935 federal business census in West Virginia. The WPA project aims to map the economy and will employ about 20,000 people nationwide, with around 250 in the state. Work starts January 2 under district supervisors in each area.
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Charleston
Atete
West Virginia
Bureau of Census
U. S. Department of Commerce
John W. Hoffman
Washington
Hoffman
Representative Hoepper and son convicted in DC conspiracy
Representative John H. Hoepper and his son Charles were found guilty by a DC supreme court jury of conspiring to secure a West Point appointment for $1000. After a four day trial the jury deliberated six hours. Hoepper, a California Democrat, faced a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a $19,000 fine.
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Washington
John H. Hoepper
Charles
District of Columbia Supreme Court
West Point
Hoeeppel
California
Camp Fairchance Children Write Santa Claus Letters
More than 200 Santa letters arrived at Charleston from Camp Fairchance in Boone County, sent via the 40 and 8 to aid their annual Christmas party. Children, some unaware of Christmas, request clothing and practical gifts such as coats, boots, gloves, and sleds, with specific items for girls and boys. The 40 and 8 plans to supply all wishes, with many merchants already offering contributions.
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Santa Claus
Charleston
Camp Fairchance
State Health and Recreation Center
Boone County
Camp Fairebance
Jin
West Virginia
Christ
Chamber Seeks Tax Cuts and Spending Cuts
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States urged its 1500 members to back reduced federal expenditures and a balanced budget soon, and tax reductions at the earliest date. It called for repeal of many taxes approved by the last Congress, saying current levies cripple business and hinder recovery. The report notes government relief cannot replace productive employment and criticizes New Deal trends.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Committee On Federal ‘Finance
Nations’ Chamber
Chambers
Man Hurt In Auto Crash On Lee and Dickinson Streets
Charles Day of Ringermont avenue is hospitalized after walking into a car driven by Robert Melba of East Washington street at Lee and Dickinson streets. Day sustained a severe facial cut from a door handle and the loss of two front teeth.
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Charles Day
Ringermont Avenue
Mountain State Hospital
Robert Melba
East Washingtonstreet
Day
Lee
Dickinson Streets
Carl Weekly
South
Charleson
Talon
Staats Hospital
Main Street
A. E. Jeffries
South Charleston
Piense Tern
Major Powers Reject Japan's Naval Demand
London dispatches report four powers and three dominions rejecting Japan's push for naval equality with Britain and the United States. The United States France Italy South Africa Canada and Australia joined in the refusal, signaling a likely deadlock in talks to renew London and Washington naval limitation treaties. Some delegations hoped for a possible compromise despite the firm stance. The Japanese delegate hurriedly left as session ended, while officials stressed no treaty could be based on any side understanding or commitment beyond the document itself.
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London
Japan
Great Britain
United States
America
France
Italy
South Africa
Canada
Australia
Washington
Hull Defends Trade Treaty
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of State Hull defending the Canadian trade pact amid Western cattlemen protests. Hull cites that tariff reductions give cattlemen both risks and gains, in a letter to Senator Costigan dated November 28 released by the state department. The treaty limits cattle imports by weight and sets quotas to protect domestic producers.
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Washington
Hull
Secretary of State
Costigan
State Department
Cortisen
Mechanic Koussow Kills Faculty at Columbia Center
Victor S. Koussow, once a Russian university graduate, shot three Columbia College of Dental and Oral Surgery faculty members and wounded another before killing himself. He had been discharged this morning after an argument with a colleague. Victims included Ty Paul Wiberg, 38, and Dr. Arthur T Rowe, 53. Dr. William H. Crawford, 38, was wounded. Rowe, the associate dean, led the dispute over Koussow’s job. The incident occurred at the Medical Center on the upper West Side as Koussow entered the building and fired rapidly. Rowe died from the aftereffects. Wiberg died instantly. Crawford was wounded in the side. The suspect held Russian degrees and had studied in Odessa. Page 15.
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New York
Columbia University Medical Center
Victor S. Koussow
Columbia College of Dental and Oral Surgery
Upper West Side
Koussow
Lewis Stowe
Paul Wiberg
Arthur T Rowe
The
Dental College
William H. Crawford
Job Koussow
Rowe
Russia
University of Moscow
Odessa
Kearson
Dirst
League Seeks Peace Plan Dodging Oil Embargo
The League of Nations set aside an air embargo on Italy and prepared to study the Franco British peace proposal. Premier Laval and Anthony Eden presented the plan while Mussolini’s stance hints acceptance. the Abuna Cyri lla is discussed amid uncertain reports. A council session is planned for next Wednesday to address the Ethiopian situation.
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Associated Press
Italy
League of Nations
League
Laval
Anthony
Eden
Britain
Council of the League
Thertsel
Geneva
Addis Ababa
Rome
Mussolini
Abuna Cyrill
Chamber of Deputiess
Preciier
Gentvas
WPA Declares Allen Panicky as Relief Officials Clash
The Associated Press reports WPA administrator F. Witcher and McCullough spar over relief funds and staffing. Witcher accuses Panicky of failure to appoint. McCullough defends efforts to place 50,077 workers on useful projects. Page indicates continuation on Page 19.
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Associated Press
WPA
F. Witcher
McCullough
C. L.alee
Sciences
Allen
State Relief Administration
West Virginia
Alien
Barnet Chosen Provisional President of Cuba
Jose A. Barnet, 7% year old secretary of state and acting president of Cuba, tonight was chosen provisional president of the Cuban republic by the electoral college. Barnet will be inducted into office tomorrow at noon when the presidential oath is administered.
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Mnavana
Jose A. Barnet
Cuba
Cuban Republic
Barnet
Rail Empire Builder Dies
Cleveland reports the death of Mantis James Van Sweringen, 54, younger brother of Oris Paxton Van Sweringen, ending a partnership that built a private railroad empire. Influenza and hypertensive myocarditis, aggravated by emotional and financial strain after the 1928 market crash, are cited. Services planned for Saturday.
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Cleveland
Searriedy
van Sweringen
Ohio
S. Jurgbat
Mantis
James Vattichweringen
van ‘Sweringen
Oris Paxton van Sweringen
Lakeside
Dleath
Coal Miner Denies Killing Infant in Pike County
Robert Blahan a 22 year old coal miner was brought to Pikeville jail amid a murder charge for the death of his 9 month old son Thomas at Jenkins hospital. Authorities say the child suffered ulcers and other injuries and pneumonia developed before death. The mother Mrs Helen Mahan accused him of holding the child’s feet to the fire.
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Pikeville
Pike County
Robert Blahan
Thomas
Jenkins
Mahan
Helen Mahan
Fitz Goes on Spree Now He's Model For Husbands
Detroit report on John J. Fitzgerald facing probation after a long marriage spree. His wife drafted a list of rules and duties he must follow, including bringing wages home, caring for the home, and attending church. The judge approved the plan and added a yearlong prohibition on beer and liquor, with limited at-home consumption allowed.
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Fitz
Sremna
Fitzgerald
Egypt Restores Constitutional Rule After Turbulent Clash
Cairo reports show thousands of red fez students parading through streets to celebrate royal decree by King Fuad restoring constitutional government. Skirmishes with police left six dead and hundreds hurt as nationalist Nahas Pasha seen as future strongman. comparisons to Mussolini and Hitler noted. Page 15.
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Cairo
Egypt
Great Britain
Bhadgins
Nahas Pasha
Trim Mousta
Wards
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