Coroner Jury Praises Police After Slayings
Chicago authorities praise the coroner jury for justifying the killings of three underworld figures Sam Gins Louie Katewitz and Charles Tattlebaum. Police say the trio were tied to at least four robberies and numerous other crimes across midwestern states. Supervising Capt. John Stege expects about 100 witnesses to view the bodies as part of the ongoing inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dovan
Sam Gins
Louie Katewitz
Charles Tattlebsim
Georgia Randies
Katewitz
Tattlebaum
John Skopok
Elmer Ossling
Minnesota
Satvenits
Tuttlebayum
Ge Accompliches
Streator
Til
Jeu
John Stege
Midwest
John Dillinger
Jeader
Uitiana State Penitentiary
Burg
Silver program fuels hopes for higher prices and weaker dollar
The article reports on government actions to stabilize silver by halting fees and encouraging higher prices for domestic silver output, boosting purchasing power in Oriente and South American markets. Roosevelt defers full gold stabilization, continues gold loans, and pursues recovery agencies to lift prices, with the dollar weakening against oriental currencies as markets react.
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Oriente
West
Capitol Hii
Pittman
Nevada
Roosevelt
Potter
New
Suspected foreign agents linked to two Americans
Authorities describe two Americans as connected to a spy case while detailing a separate suspect named Mite Stahl. The case involves Louis Martin, a language professor in the marine ministry, and a middle‑aged gypsy‑featured woman. Magistrate Benon plans to confront Mr and Mrs Switz with their lawyer as detectives compile a deposition by Chief Martz.
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Stahl
Louis Martin
A. Srmmulator
Marine Ministry
Benon
Visits Son in Jail After Funeral Tragedy
In Venango county jail Walter Witherun, 18, is held on a charge of slaying his father. His mother, Mrs. Withernp, visited him, claiming his account that the shooting was accidental will be believed. She had left her bed for the first time since her husband’s funeral.
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Pranklin
Astairs
Clark W. Witherun
Walter
Venango County
West Virginia Gets 250000 Loan For Homestead Project
Washington dec 22 the federal government approved a 250000 loan for West Virginia subsistence homestead work aiding about 125 families in Randolph county near Elkins. Ickes warned of erosion and job losses from vanished timber industry while highlighting two existing sites and the Helvetia hamlet as examples of self sufficiency.
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Washington
Cragey
Randolph County
West Virginia
Subsistence Homesteads Corporation
Elkins
Ickes
Tygart Valley
M. K. Wilson
Clarence EH. Pickett
Wilson Ru
Pickett
Helvetia
Seles
Monongahela Nations
Jail Release Sparks Debate Over Former Deputy’s Status
The report covers claims surrounding a formerly titled deputy sergeant at arms, now described as a private citizen after relief from service. Morris argues freedom of expression in response to remarks by Senator Henderson, while disputes about the assault circumstances and procedural constitutional interpretation are noted.
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Fortis
Senator Henderson
West Virginia
Morris
Japan Rejoices Over Imperial Prince Birth Gift and Dynasty
A 1920s era report notes Japan’s joy at an imperial gift for a male prince, the line of the sun goddess Amaterasu, and historic ties to Jimmu Tenno. It covers birth celebrations, timing, and ceremonies, with Roosevelt’s Dec 22 message to the Emperor and Empress of Japan congratulating their new heir.
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BhigeRo
Sachiko
Kazuko
Yori
Japah Wil
Omaterasu Omikani
Washington
Roosevelt
Japan
Tokyo
United States
Jury Is Dismissed In Boylan Murder Trial
Parson s December 22 Jury discharged after failing to reach a verdict in the murder trial of Audrey A Boylan. Judge A J Valentine denied bail. Defense witnesses included Clarence Nestor’s brother and Iain Sandjora of Boylan, with another brother aiding the tenant farmer’s counsel.
Ford Accused of NRA Code Violations by AFL Leader
William Green of the AFL filed formal charges with General Hugh Johnson alleging Henry Ford violated the NRA automobile manufacturing code. Green urged disciplinary action for Ford plants in Edgewater New Jersey and Chester Pennsylvania, where he says collective bargaining is being refused. Johnson planned to study the charges and may refer the case to the Justice Department agencies.
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Ford Ys
Washington
Henry Ford
NRA
Hugh
Johnson
Wiliam Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Ford
Edgewater
N. J
Chester
National Labor Search
Nemier
Scotch Lord Is Granted Divorce From Actress
In Edinburgh a crowded court heard Magistrate Lord Fleming grant a divorce to Lady Tavercyde known as June, the actress wife of the Scotch peer. Evidence of alleged misconduct with Matthew Pannaker of Paris was reviewed, revealing details of the couple’s troubled marriage as June had returned to musical comedy after retirement.
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Edinburgh
Lady Tavercyde
June
Lord Fleming
Grant Herusband
Matthew Pannaker
Paris
New York
London
Joe Cook
Many Reported Dead After Bombing Raid
Heavy casualties and extensive damage were reported following bombing raids by nationalist government aviators over Changchow Fukien province. Chinese dispatches say revolutionary forces were routed after engagements along the Cheklang frontier as 12 airplanes dropped 32 bombs on Changchow in what was described as a major early move against the dissident Puklen1 regime. A stray line mentions a Birmingham obituary-like note about a cat and radio interference.
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Hong Kong
Changchow
Fukien
Revolutionary “People's Government
Fukjen
Puklen 1
Nanking
Hirmingham
Enya
I Dlevita
Ouija Ordered Killing Tale From Arizona Court
Ernest J. Turley was shot by his 15 year old daughter Mattie Turley under the alleged command of a ouija board that, the mother Dorothea Irene Turley owned, says ordered her to stay him so she could marry a young cowboy. The girl pleaded guilty to attempted murder in a justice court, with the county attorney seeking a six year sentence. The case links a claimed buried treasure, a “Verus of America” mother title, and a nautical pause at San Diego naval hospital.
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ST. Jobns
Ariz
Ernest J. Turley
Turley
Mattie Turley
Justice Court
Dorothea Irene
Turely
Naval Reserve
San Diego
Cullf
Naval Base Hospital
América
Geo
Frank Whiting
Outja
Finstoulja
Minch
Ohio Liquor Control Bill Passes with State Monopoly
Columbus reports the Ohio legislature, after weeks of wrangling, adopted a liquor control measure establishing a state monopoly. Packaged liquor to be sold in state stores and hard liquor by the glass allowed in hotels, restaurants, clubs, dining cars, and boats. Effective 15 days after governor names a commission, with full implementation delayed until printed form is ready.
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Columbus
Sitnis
White
Charles Sawyer
Atlas
Atte
County undertakes CW A inquiries and hiring shifts
Have Had no trouble obtaining help while the Civil Works Administration investigates complaints. Employed workers who register as unemployed face possible prosecution in federal or state court. The civil works board asked employers to send names and addresses of individuals who resigned to take CW A jobs. Several hundred men will paint school buildings during the holidays and 60 will lay sewer at the fair grounds. The works administration moved offices from the county courthouse to the city building to consolidate departments.
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Armitage
Civil Works Board
Bel Sard
ADY
Civil Works Administration
Fair Grounds
Taunty i Works
County Court House
Carnegie Tech Captain Ineligible for Play
Carnegie Tech basketball captain Lowedagnow cannot lead his team in the immediate midseason schedule due to eligibility issues. Coach Heine Winspelnt reports the team may seek reinstatement after the semester ends, with interim leadership by Jack Jackson or Micht Might.
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Pittaburgit
Ps. Dee
Lowedagnow
Carenegie Tech
Densi
Anbnow
Jackson
Might
Wade
Scholextic
Geediate Ahandagers
Elucteu
Obituary notices from Buntersville and surrounding areas
Obituary notices honor residents including C C Loury 72 retired merchant of Buntersville who died at his son's home. Survived by three sons and a sister. Funeral plans mention Huntersville and local burial. Also notices for John McGinley 37 killed by a train and funeral details for Dora E Robinson and Anna Porter with survivors and service times. Additional obituaries list John W Maye Mrs Olge Dunbar Hamilton and related services and burial plans at Sunset Memorial Park and Bartlett's chapel.
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Gosh C. Loury
Josiah C. Loury
Buntersville
C. P. Lowry
Garden Street
Mr. Loury
Hee
GC. P. Loury
G. E. Loury
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
Huntington
W. L. Loury
Elkina
Bettie V. Grose
Huntersville
Loury
Bullnt
McGinley
John McGinley
Shrewsbury
Good Shepherd Church
Conburg
Pather McGlanes
Dora F. Robinson
Dora E. Robinson
B. Robinson
S. Spencer Moore Company
Beauregard Street
Beuldee
Robinson
Pulliam
South Charleston
Annie Anglen
Nettie Angten
Charles, Poling
Philippi
Aldine Moore
Atlanta
Henry M. Brownfield
Uniontown
Bapetish Church
Bartlett's Chapel
Sunset Memorial Park
C. W. Kemper
D. D
Ainte
Blass
John W. Maye
Pennsylvania Avenue
Church of the Latter Day Saints
Marcella Mays
George Hauk
Charleston
Ellen Mayham
Charlesten
Helen Herman
Denver
Coloote Trainer
Samuel
Hamilton
Olge Dungar Hamilton
Santa Cruz
Calif
Virginia Dunbar
Kessler's Cross Lanes
Rockefeller 60 Rockefeller at Pocantico Hills for Christmas
John D Rockefeller's condition improves and he has sat up and talked with family at Pocantico Hills near Tarrytown for Christmas. A large Rockefeller gathering, first in 15 years, is expected as relatives arrive. Despite frail health he hopes to reach 100, and receives visitors and newspapers daily. Reverend Lester Bent visits to conduct prayer at the estate.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
Tarrytown
Universal Service
Florida
Nit
Lester H. Bent
Defendant Wins Suit Over Aluminum Co in 39 Million Case
A verdict for Aluminum Company of America was returned late today by a jury in New Haven Connecticut in the 39,000,000 suit brought by Bausch Machine Tool Company of Syracuse. Representatives of Soviet trade agencies visited the recent London bicycle and motorcycle show.
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New Haven
Conn
Aluminum Company of
Americana
Muty
Bausch Machine Tool Company
Chicopre, Maes
London
Sleeping Beauty Smiles for Mother
Oak Park reports a turn in Patricia Maguire eight year old victim of a sleep og sickness who, after nearly two years unconsciousness, shows signs of waking. Her mother Mrs Peter Miley and sister Mrs Charles Hansen describe eyes opening and a slow focus as doctors note possible double vision and gradual return to normalcy.
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Oak Park
Til
Peter Miley
Patricia Maguire
Miley
Pat
Ray
Barker
Pata
Charles W. Hansen
Élar
Kentucky Militia Guards Negro Prisoner In Graves Jail
Kentucky militia members were assigned to guard the Graves county jail after a crowd gathered in front of the Hickman jail. Dave Freeman, a Hickman Negro, is charged as an accessory in the critical wounding of Walter Harris. Harris remains in critical condition as Freeman awaits safekeeping, with another suspect Monroe Irvine held in Paducah.
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Hickman
Monroe Irvine
Harris
McCracken
Paducah
Fretman
Irvine
Hur
Kellys Protectors To Withdraw Appeals
MEMPHIS Tennessee December 22 John Tichenor whose home George Machine Guns Kelly was captured here September 26 today abandoned plans to appeal from a two and a half year sentence in poverty following his conviction and charge of harboring two fugitives. Counsel for Tichenor filed a notice in federal court that the appeal would not be undertaken. Langford Ramsey a former brother in law of Kelly convicted with Tichenor had already abandoned his appeal plans two days earlier. Each must serve six months in county jail and then two years in federal penitentiary at Atlanta.
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Memphis
Tenh
John
Tichenor
Kelly
Nik
Langford Ramsey
Ferterel
Atlanta
May Restore Salaries for Federal Employees
Indications rise that President Roosevelt may order restoring the 15 percent pay cut for federal workers. The decision hinges on a department report assessing flying costs and related expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Isher Department
Four Million on CWA Payroll Figures Reported
Washington reports Civil Works Administration figures from four states and the District of Columbia showing about 4,150,000 men on payrolls. Hopkins says the goal is to trim to 4,090,000, while noting delays in exact totals and regional overshoots.
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Washington
Civil Works Administration
States
District of Columbia
Harry L. Hopkins
Hopkins
New York
Suministantoy
Oklahoma
Two Held to Grand Jury for Armed Robbery in Dryden Street
Nathan Hill and Nellie Jones of Charleston were held to the Intermediate court grand jury after arraignment before Municipal Judge D. D. Bohne Dawson on charges of armed robbery of Okey Canterbury of McCorkle in Dryden street early yesterday morning.
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Okey Canterbury
McCorkle
Dryden Street
Nathan Hill
Nellie Jones
Charleston
Intermediate Court
D. D. Bohne Dawson
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Carnegie
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Sleeping Beauty
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