Milne Confesses To Kidnaping Hoax and Bail Set
Admitting a ransom hoax Milne is held by federal agents after confessing to planning publicity stunts. He faced a $7,500 bond for an upcoming hearing. Milne claimed financial desperation drove the crime and that a misaddressed note targeted Caleb III Milne of Woodstock, New York.
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Milne
G-Men
Hoover
Caleb
Caleb 3
Dmilne, Jr
Philadelphia
Young Milne
Frederica Milne
Woodstock
N. Y
U. S
Garrett W. Cotte
Cotter
Department of Justice
Blinc
J. Howard Carter
Anereupon
Carter
Poughkeeps
New York
Tate
Harold Snathan
Rhet Whiteley
G-man Bureau
Peel
Moter
Wood
First aid stations run by Red Cross across state
D T Gilpert and Paul Vassar head the Red Cross first aid post at the state police sub station on route 25 near Nitro, among 32 stations citywide. Listings show multiple stations with sponsors from Charleston to Wheeling, serving to provide initial care until a doctor arrives.
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D. T. Gilpert
Paul Vassar
American Red Cross
Nitro
Red Cross
Hernshaw
Cannelton
Charleston
Log Cabin
Michael
Friend
Clarksbur Bowden
Huttons Head
Elkins
Arnette
Rivesville
Mt. Harmony
Fairmont
Blue Jay
U. 5
Burlington
Judy
Sky Line
Mineral County
Keyser
Manheim
Cheat Bridge
U. S. 50
Preston County
Dellmac
Edward Bruno
Morgantown
Eaton
Parkersburg
Sistersville
Milne hoax kidnap tale ends as Philadelphians react
Caleb J Milne Jr admits the kidnapping story was a hoax after police and family scrutiny. Details shift from abduction to a staged escape including a note to his brother, a mailed letter to a grandfather, a morphed tale of trips through New York and Pennsylvania, and a discarded ransom plot. Authorities and relatives debate motive while others recall prior suspicions.
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Fortieth Street
Gimen
New York
Grand Central Station
Albans
Maning
Poughkeepsie
Hoover
Milne
Trenton
N. J
Doylestown
Grand Central Annex
Albany
Woodstock
Anita Smith
Miss Smith
Philadelphia
Caleb J. Milne, Jr
Caleb
Germantown
Dollestown
Robert Messer
Young
George Harvey
G-men
Laval Remains Conciliator as Deputies Vote Confidence
Discussion in the Bourbon palace revealed near clashes among deputies amid fear of a future German invasion. Laval defended France’s pledge to the League of Nations, backed by talks on sanctions, oil embargo limits, and potential mobilization, with Britain-France military talks noted on October to December.
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Bourbon Palace
France
Laval
Adolf Hitler
Jer
Germany
Reich
Jim Chaval
Laval J
Austria
W. Hitler
Italy
League
American Congress
Britain
Paris
Planning Committee To Be Appointed
The mayor outlined plans to form a planning committee and tighten the budget in six months to live within funds. He cited federal and WPA grants for projects including a new South Side bridge and an incinerator, with cost savings and low bond rates cited as key factors for Charleston’s traffic and city improvements.
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Chamber of Commerce
South Side
PWA
Carder
Wien
Charleston
Safety Council
Coal Board Urges Immediate Coal Price Reporting
Commissioner Percy Tetlow warned district boards to submit price lists by January 2 as the Coal Board seeks a formula linking production districts. He promised rapid action to stabilize the industry amid threats of fierce price warfare and stated the commission would set prices regardless of industry wishes.
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Ington
Percy Tetlow
Tellow
Committee to Consider Bridge Plans Tomorrow
The city bridge committee will meet at two o clock tomorrow afternoon to continue discussion of bridge approaches traffic problems proposed extensions rights of way and bond sales. City officials expect a permit from the War Department despite protests filed at the hearing noting no permit was yet received.
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War Department
Ravent
Politicians See Storm Signals in Primaries Across States
The piece notes political factions in Wisconsin and Illinois primaries aiming to control New York delegates for Taft Ho ran and cites Cabinet-era figures. It discusses Smith and Borah speeches highlighting conservative liberal divides, Roosevelt's congressional address and budget outlook, and the Democratic national committee’s attempt to exploit party rifts.
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Wisconsin
Illinois
Tda Hoan
Congress
Roosevelt
T Smith
Doubatless
Republican National Committee
Borah
Old Guard
Democratic National Committee
Charles Michelson
Horah
Republicas High Command
Hoover
NRA Foes Press Fight As Sessions Begin
Congressional action opens with party leaders debating opening remarks by President Roosevelt and timing of his address. Debates over neutrality laws energize munitions policy talks while Adams warns of jobless relief-driven pressure on 7.2 million unemployed. Senate moves to discuss silver act administration with Mexico’s Eduardo Suarez. Longhorn backs safety signals for bridges and vehicle schedules, citing recent Hopewell tragedy.
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Roosevelt
Reabingon
Senate
White House
Nye F R
Congressional Silver Bloc
Morgenthau
Mexico
Eduardo Suarez
Longhorn
Conn
Aughern
Hopewell
Drewbridge
Board to Get Bruno's Plea in Lindbergh Case
Hauptmann faces potential reprieve delays as Governor Haoffman weighs a plea strategy. The governor questions constitutional limits on reprieve timing, noting 90 days after conviction versus after all appeals. Hauptmann was convicted on February 13.
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Bruno
Hauptmann
Charles A. Lindbergh
Haoffman
Smith to Decline EDR Invitation
The Liberty League invitation to Smith for a Washington dinner drew political note as opponents and anti Roosevelt Democrats may align, while Smith weighing a return to public life after a partial retirement. His history includes criticism of devaluation and past support for Roosevelt in 32 campaigns but with limited enthusiasm.
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Ernor
New York
Washington
Liberty League
White House
Povevane
Smith
Thew
Chicago
Roosevelt
Boston
Newark
New Outlook
League
Jones Shouse
Poison Liquor Traced to State Farm Raid Reveals Two Barrels Seized
A Follawshee West Virginia man unnamed aided a raid on a farm near a Lincoln highway on the state line. Police with federal and state officers seized two barrels of mash in the first raid and plan a broader follow up. Victims from Christmas poisoning included Milka Sarkovich, 45, and Mike Wasanawsky, 61, among six after others fell ill. Dr J S Miller noted the liquor as raw wood alcohol and investigators found a concealed keg in an Adamovich home fireplace.
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W. Va
Woodland Hollow
Lincoln Highway
Milka Sarkovich
Mike Wasanawsky
Mike Maravich
Anna Bechish
Johm Gora
George Gergich
John Shomsky
Mike Kulas
John Opich
Mike Ralish
J.S. Miller
Adamovich Hon
Trish Free State
Ethiopians Jubilant Over Italian Defeat
Ethiopians claim a victory followed by Italian setbacks as fighting continued around Afgaga pass and Amba Alagi. Reports describe Ethiopian advances eroding Italian lines on the Takkaze river and near Makale while German and Italian forces reinforce with native troops.
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Aksum
Afgaga
Fakkaze
Amba Alagh
Italy
Makale
Tembien
Askari
Askaris
Mai Timbe
Dembeguing
Amba Alagi
Pietro Badoglio
Yakkaze
Abbi Addi-and-Afgiga Pass
Badoglicece
Abbi
Addl
Afgagi Pose
Lava Flows Reach Toward Hilo Amid Volcanic Activity
Residents near Frankston Melbourne report a strange rain of jellyfish from a storm. Tens of thousands of jellyfish, about half an inch long and striped, showered the seaside suburb, later drying into brown lumps as sunlight returned.
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Frankston
Melbourne
Australia
Steel Magnates Report Continued Gains In Market
Continues gains in steel products with prices for semi finished steel up to two dollars a ton for new orders in the first quarter. Buffalo melter buys 10,000 tons of No 2 heavy melting steel at 11.50, while scrap remains strong yet quiet. Japan seeks scrap imports to cover surplus, England bids for U S scrap amid activity in eastern sheetmakers and extra price adjustments across grades.
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Detroit
Ford
Buffalo
Ihis
Japan
I 'T
Jaly
England
Widow Ensign From Pittsburgh District Sentenced in 2-Year Case
Mrs. Anna Mae Wright Henry, former Pittsburgh District ensign, was sentenced to two years. She told investigators she feared for her daughter Nora, 13, during a confrontation in Mrs. Henry's room. Witnesses recalled threats with a big knife.
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Henrys
Nora
Pittsburgh
Henry
Wachington
New Construction Costs Reported for 1932 Housing
The document itemizes 1932 totals: land and structures at 1,330,000 with 103,200 for new apartments and garage apartments. It lists year totals of 13,200 for new dwellings, 48,000 for apartments, and 7,900 for garage units, summing to 307,610 with further allocations for garage apartments.
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Gracie Square
Ulck
Paden
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Boy Squat of America
Scouts
Coal Board
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Ted Weely
Healy
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Homebuilders
Readicut
Aladdin Company
Bay City
Michigan
the Times
George Washington Life Insurance Company
Kanawha Street
Asmarba
Eritrea
TakKaze
Ariba Alagi
Addis Ababba
Mailale
Lialy
Hilo
Eve
W. Q. Watters
Paget
Wee! Diamond
Delta
Steve Ne
Household Finance Corporation
Fife
Kanawha Valley
Capital
Lae Sts
Capitol
Ossie Tittle
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