Georgia Seeks Burns Return to Georgia Chain Gang
Georgia asks New Jersey to extradite Robert Elliott Burns, the state’s famed fugitive, to finish a 1922 chain gang sentence for a $133 holdup. Gov. Russell and Warden Hardy travel to Trenton to deliver papers, while Burns awaits decisions and negotiations continue on his fate.
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Youthful Bandits' Schedule Is Upset
A two year crime plan by two Zanes youths aimed to net 62 9 million was halted two weeks after inception. Charles Dittentaugh 19 and an accomplice admitted devising a two year banditry schedule targeting Americas with precise spending and city-by-city money demands. The plan progressed to production before police intervention.
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Note in Old Rifle Stock Reveals Killing Message
ANTICO Wis Dec 15 UP A note hidden in the stock of an old rifle recounts a 1892 Northwest Territory murder plot. Roger Skidmore found the note while cleaning the gun, detailing an Indian slay mission and a call to arms at Three Rivers to seize eight Indians.
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Bachmann Proposes Bonus Plan for Veterans Bonds
Representative Bachmann proposes a plan to allow ex servicemen to cash adjusted compensation certificates and to repurpose outstanding loans to fund the program. Veterans Administrator Frank Hines urges sweeping changes to laws to save nearly a billion dollars annually and cut costs in the construction program. Page 11.
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Pittsburgh Man Held For 13700 Robbery
Pittsburgh police held Motrly Komin oxy, 39, after his arrest on charges of robbing John Urban and his wife of 923,709 in cash and diamonds. Mrs Urban, 88, was forced to open the safe and the robbers left the couple and gardener Louis Barto bound. From the safe they took 452,790 in cash and 94,000 worth of diamonds.
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Leggers Target Holiday Business in Midtown New York
Small boys gathered near midtown office skyscrapers distributing bootleggers price cards showing a telephone number and a 44 dollar threshold for a pre Christmas sales lure. The scene hints at a surge of illicit activity as purchasers face questions about their buys.
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Tokyo Fire Devastates Shirokiya Store Killing Dozens
A massive blaze swept through the upper five floors of Tokyo's Shirokiya department store. Fourteen known dead and 160 hospitalized as firefighters fought heat and smoke. Many workers and shoppers, mostly women and children, remained unaccounted for on the roof and inside the building. Police feared many trapped but expected eventual rescues.
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Mills Welcomed By Beni Kedem
Imperial Potentate Karl C. Mille of Des Moines visits Shriner temples in the region. Elders and dignitaries, including Mrs. Mille and Walter Sugden, greet him at the Hotel Kanawha. Mills addresses discuss Masonic matters at the Magonje open forum luncheon. coverage continues on Page 14.
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Record Cold Wave Grips Nation From Arctic Reach
A severe cold wave spreads from Indiana to the Northwest Central region bringing temperatures from zero to 30 degrees below. Chicago reports three deaths as temperatures drop to three below and forecasts say five below by tomorrow morning. Winnipeg to Duluth report 18 to 30 below. Homeless seek shelter. high car and port problems persist. government forecasters warn it will continue into Saturday.
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Bill to legalize 3.2 beer advances in Congress
The Ways and Means Committee approved a bill to modify the Volstead Act to permit 3.2 percent beer and separate wine legislation. A beer tax and licenses are outlined, with expected House action soon. A Senate subcommittee neared a repeal of the 18th Amendment, aiming to gain federal backing for state enforcement.
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Validity of Ballot Stamp Questioned
The legality of a rubber stamp signature by an election officer on ballots was challenged in a state Supreme Court action from Berkeley County. The appellate court heard L. Dew. Gerhardt’s bid for a writ to declare him elected clerk of the circuit court, with Garhardt represented by W. C. Hencon and opposing counsel Harry H. Dryer for W. Morton. Arguments raised before the new code era concerned precode election officer signatures.
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Publisher Fined for Contempt in Denver Court
Denver December 16 publisher Praderiak Bontils of The Penver Post was found guilty of contempt of court and fined 26 by District Judge E V Holland. His attorney Philip Hernbein filed a notice of appeal to the state supreme court.
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Tate's Arsenal Will Be Sold To Pay for Burial
ENIGMOWN Dec 15 Under amougtlineer's hammer Isley Fate's arsenal of shotguns revolvers and other firearms will be sold to cover funeral and defense costs. One cache found near Bruceton Mills WV and larger totals reported southern hills. Widow Mire, Nelle, already sold firearms to fund two murder defense pleas by Sam 15 and George 19 who pleaded guilty and face sentencing December 22. John Tate admitted receiving part of 3200 stolen funds used after the ambush slaying.
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Farmers urge board’s death in Roosevelt allotment plan debate
Organized farm groups told the House Agriculture Committee they lack direct knowledge of President-elect Roosevelt’s stance on the domestic allotment plan they support. Edward O’Neal and other farm leaders said Roosevelt suggested they control surpluses, and some urged abolition of the farm board with stabilization provisions replacing it.
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Crude prices fall in Mid-Continent oil region
Crude price declines following two major court decisions. Texas Oklahoma fields face production curtailment as new price schedules cut top bids to 75 cents per barrel, affecting about 3600000 dollars daily in regional revenue and prompting political reactions from Texas Governor Sterling and Oklahoma's Governor Murray amid militia calls and legal disputes over promotion orders.
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Railways Wage Talks Enter New Deadlock In Chicago
Spokesmen for railroads pressed for reconsideration of the basic wage after a six month extension of a ten percent deduction and unions rejected a one year counterproposal. Twenty one railway chiefs weighed the managers last ultimatum as workers favored a one year extension with a conditional clause. The dispute centers on maintaining wage rates at current levels while dividend expectations and profit remain.
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Education Board Set to Convene at Capitol Today
The state board of education meets at the Capitol today to tackle a large backlog of state school matters and routine business. Several college presidents are expected to confer with board members and may hold informal talks with the state board of control on fiscal education issues. The session follows legal rulings on the Negro advisory council and a related attorney general opinion.
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Nations in Debt Default as Six Nations Pay Debts
U S treasury records show France Belgium and three other European nations defaulting on war debt payments while Great Britain Italy Czechoslovakia Finland Latvia and Lithuania are marked paid. The report notes ongoing debates in Congress over sanctions and passport bans for defaults and the broader issue of America’s stance toward world debts and the League of Nations.
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Pay and confer dominate French debt talks after overthrow
Paris reports Edouard Herriot and Pierre Laval urging the United States to honor France’s signature and pay war debts. Herriot says he will not seek return to power until France is assured payment terms, while Laval calls for a world debt conference with Britain, the United States, and Germany. France seeks intergovernmental obligations and debt relief tied to reparations and export capacity.
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Coal Rates To Lakes Examined
The Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into intrastate coal freight rates broadens to include lake and river transportation. Examiner R N Tregise notes river and rail transfer paths are relevant as evidence, while lake cargo by rail for reshipment remains under review. Hearing delays arise from ongoing cases, with witnesses yet to be heard as routes and price structures face scrutiny.
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Senate Deadlocked Over Philippines Independence Plan
Washington December 15 The Senate remained deadlocked on Philippine independence legislation after an all day debate over a motion to reconsider an amendment granting irrevocable freedom in eight years The vote stood 40 to 38 and supporters claimed enough votes to revisit the eight year clause though opponents sought concessions before any vote.
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England Marks Gold to Pay War Debt in London
New York December 15 The United States and Britain completed a gold transfer to settle war debt, with 905,550,000 in gold moved from the Bank of England to the Federal Reserve in New York. The Treasury then converted the gold into cash and deposited the funds, boosting the US monetary gold stock to 4.489 billion. The process involved vaults, tags, and a final money settlement.
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Relief Body Acts On Loan Requests in West Virginia
The relief body acted on loan requests from 40 counties in West Virginia, including Kaneohe County and Charleston, for up to 200000 dollars. The administration declined to publish the total amount requested. All applications were consolidated and will be sent to Washington today. The final deadline for January and February relief loans passed Saturday, with figures reflecting actual needs for the year’s first two months.
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Teller Department
Rogers Approves Of The Man With a Gun
Beverly Hills dispatch describes a chaotic congressional gallery scene where a man brandishes a gun shouting patriotic rhetoric. The crowd disperses as security clears the area amid political tension and public sentiment about government spending.
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