Confession Ends State Evidence In Gann Trial
The murder case against James Pr. Jann, alias John Gann, reached a climax with his confession reading in Kanawha intermediate court. He admitted planning the killings of his wife Catherine Gann and Richard Frice, describing the December 12 homicide after a long phone call, cutting telephone wires, and shooting both victims at their 1040 Main Street home. He fled toward Huntington after reloading his firearms.
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James Pr. Jann
John Gann
J. Blackburn Watts
Genoa
Catherine Gann
Main Street
Gann
Richard Frice
John Britton
Gunn
Gil
I Quan
James Welcher
Crescent ‘Road
Bia Wlie
Pelles
Ira Withrow
Gano
Price
Bo Eve
Willie Willis ey Ron history test remark
A student named Willie Willis comments on the history examination with unclear phrasing and suggests better performance. The note mentions geography and a time reference. The text appears as a fragmented classroom remark or mock dialogue.
Emperor’s Brother and Bride Welcome After Ceremony
Prince Takamatsu and Princess Kikuko Tokugawa, wed in a ceremony honoring ancient rites, were received by Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako. They will undertake a three day series of wedding banquets starting February 18 at Akasaka Palace, then begin a world tour from April 21, including a return visit to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Takamatsu
Japan
Kikuko Tokugawa
Hirohito
Nagako
Brias
Amute Yasu
Prinés
Imperial Palace
Sadako
Takamatou
Kikuko
Akasaka Palace
Tokyo
United States
Senate votes to continue American valuation in tariff debate
In Washington on February 4, the Senate backed postwar protection by keeping duties on coal tar products based on American valuation. The 75 to 23 vote reflected solid GOP independents behind La Follette as Democrats and Republicans split. Several senators backed American valuation. the debate shifts to remaining committee amendments and chemical schedule considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Republican Independenta
LaFolleue
Wisconsin
Lindbergh Spends Birthday With Airplane Flight
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh marked his 26th birthday in Los Angeles by flying an airplane rather than celebrating. He left Jack Maddux’s home after breakfast and was away most of the day. The pair later checked at the Lockheed plant in Burbank to test a new Lockheed Sirius monoplane, with Maddux noting Lindbergh tends to stay busy and out of public fanfare.
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Los Angeles
Charles A. Lindbergh
Jack Maddux
Mr. Lindbergh
Detroit
Mich
Maddux
Lockheed
Burbank
T. A. T.-Maddus
Air Line
Faye
Lindbergh
Conley Condemns Flag Desecration
Governor Conley denounces flag desecration tied to cedar tree protests in the Want Virginis district. In a letter to The Voters League of Want Virginis he says the acts threaten law officers and assert that the remedy lies with the legislature. He notes prior hearings in 1926 and urges citizens to obey the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spple
Gastern Paphandle
Conley
Voters League of Want Virginis
Rom
Hoover to End Military Rule in Haiti Probe on Withdrawal
President Hoover announced a commission will study Haiti to determine when and how the United States will withdraw from its 15 year military rule. Congress approved funds for the inquiry and the plan calls for careful investigation of conditions to ensure a stable government before any withdrawal.
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Washington
Haiti
Bam
Hoover
America
Cama
House
Senate
Charles Eying Hughes
Havana
United States
Mali
Ecuttla
Halt
Martin
Negro Republic
Russell
Mr. Hoover
Fire destroys tobacco plant in Lexington Kentucky
Fire swept the Southwestern Tobacco Company plant in Lexington on February 4, likely caused by an overheated stack. The blaze destroyed a large portion of the drying plant, with officials estimating damage near several million dollars and a loss of millions of pounds of product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Southwestern Towatco Company
Diamonds in Bank Vault Spark Wardlaw Case Memory
In Murfreesboro Tennessee bankers received a telegram from Oaks Inn claiming two diamond rings once owned by Virginia Wardlaw, tied to the 31 year old Wardlaw-Snead-Martin murder saga. The rings were found in a dusty bank vault and tied to Ocey Snead’s death and the three Wardlaw sisters’ trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Virginia Wardlaw
Wellesley
Old Soule College
Virginia
Ocey Snead
Oaks Inn
Virgina Wardlaw
Boule College
Robert T. Sneid
Miami
Fla
Orange
H. J
Mary Snead
Vvirginia Wardisw
Caroline Marta
Ocey
Fletcher Snead
Fletche
Okland Telegram
Women Inmates Halt Dance At Auburn Penitentiary
Five hundred and fourteen women inmates at Auburn prison attended a dance despite no men present. Jazz tunes from Broadway filled the hall as the women enjoyed the event, with Warden John L Hoffman indicating another such dance may be held soon.
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Aldurn
Auburn Prison
Broadway
Dohn L. Hoffman
Kohler Ouster Action Upheld
Wisconsin governor Walter J Kohler must face ouster action over alleged campaign expense excesses. State supreme court reversed lower rulings and sent case back to trial, upholding charges that Kohler spent more than $100000 on his 1920s campaign. Local corruption law and impeachment questions loom as proceedings resume.
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Madison
Walter J. Kohler
Wisconsin
State Supreme Court
Keiler
Supreme Court
Tower Court
James Wickham
Circuit Court
Kohler
LaPollette
F. LaPollette
Ben~ Shor RM. LaPollette
William FF. Evjns
Thnet
Proscoute & civ
Sult
Gov. Acre
Murner
Deeele
Tecall
France Aroused Over Soviet Spat In Paris
Paris reports public ire rising nine days after General Kaputepoff the Russian anti soviet military leader disappeared. The government faces blame on secret agents from the G B U with calls for explanations. Ambassadors protest and tempers flare as accusations touch Soviet Russia and embassy actions.
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Paris
A. P. Kaputepoff
Tempe
Prance
Russia
Koutepoff
Valarien Dovgaleva
Moscoe
Woman Robbed On Kanawha Street in West Charleston
Mrs Hazel Lynch a teacher at Miakelwah school in West Charleston was held up by two men seated in a car in front of A W Laing's 1416 Kanawha Street. One robber used a gun while the other took $19 or 6 16 from her purse as poor visibility and rain hindered the street. Police searched the area but found no suspects fleeing in a likely parked car nearby.
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Hazel Lynch
West Charleston
A. W. Laing
Kanawha Street
Neighboorhood
Naval disarmament talks show progress at London conference
London naval conference moves forward with two key meetings among all delegates and American Japanese talks. Officials say good results are being prepared through private discussions as plans for further sessions and review loom.
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London
Fetr
Ite
St. James' Palace
Mikely
Washington
Stimson
Plusssen
United States
Japan
Woderwen Craft
France
Morrow
Reed
Matmuda- Ira
Takarabo
Taljian
Hoodlums Claim Seventh Victim in Six Days
Chicago report says a gangland shooting killed a second victim in 24 hours and seven in six days, amid a fresh ultimatum from State's Attorney Swanson to Police Commissioner Russell to curb bloodshed and gang activity.
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Chicago
Swanson
Russell
Taft rallies amid fading hope for survival
President Hoover accepted Taft's resignation as chief justice while doctors reported he was fever free and slightly more alert after hours of care. Taft, 73, was transported from Asheville to Washington and then home, with Mrs Taft by his side as physicians cautioned there was no immediate danger yet the outlook remained serious.
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Washington
Wlliam Howard Taft
Thomas A. Claytor
Francis Hagner
Thayer
Baltimore
Bagner
Taft
Hoe
Peek
Asheville
N.C
Tate
Ashesville
Robert A. Taft
Cincinnati
Ashevilla
Mr. Taft
Dreas
United States
Bee bin Dation
Theodore Roosardt
Hoover
Willam Howard Taft
The
United State
Ike
Crabtree's Fate In Jury's Hands
In Romney on February 4 the jury began deliberations in the Walter Crabtree murder trial. Prosecution urged the death penalty while defense argued for mercy if a first degree verdict were returned, citing insanity. Judge A G Hughes presided in Preston County. venue change sought as Romney jurists decide Crabtree’s fate for the killing of Justice of the Peace H. C. Inkeep and others last December 18.
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Romney
Walter Crabtree
Justice of the Peace H. CG
Akeep
Crabtree
Acutanos
Hfe
KE. G. Shores
Ben HE
Miller
Edward Wolford
J. P. Roman
Com- Bertend
Prestum County
Dadge Proelées
A. G. Hughts
Preston
Accuses Elkins Of Stealing Rum
Davis Eikins former United States Senator from West Virginia accused of stealing 10 canvas bags of liquor from the estate of Stephen B. Elkins. Mar Steuer, attorney for Mrs. Evelyn I. Martin, moved for a temporary administrator in surrogate court alleging the liquor belonged to Mrs. Martin under Elkins will.
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New York
Davis Eikins
United States
West Virginia
Stephen B. Elkins
Mar D. Seuer
Steuer
Evelyn I.martin
Stephen B. Hiking
Martin
Elkins
Goldstein Denied Name Change to Golding by Brooklyn Court
Louis Goldstein of Georgia Avenue petitioned City Court to legally become Mr. Golding claiming Goldstein not euphonious and harming business. Judge Goldstein rejected the request, noting Goldstein is an American name and that the move would mask Jewish identity, leaving Louis to ponder the setback.
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Goldstein
Love
United Pres State
Brooklyn
Afr
Golding
Doulas
Ples
Louis
Louie
Shivfra
Lowis
Lewi Goldstein
Mr. Golding
Lindy’s Lake Sobers and the Saloon First Visit
A fragmentary note reports Lindy’s lake sobering today and directing passage money to the saloon for the first time. It mentions a delayed American paper about Mr. Coolidge printing history of the United States and references disarmament conference results and the chorus Yes We Have No Bananas.
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Ile DE France
Lindy’s Lake
Coolidge
United
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