Witnesses Deny Anonymous Confession In Bond Checks Case
Witnesses in the Intermediate court trial of Bond for larceny and embezzlement of about 000 deny receiving or endorsing several state checks. H H Rive, J T McNees, and W A Sites testify to varied ownership of checks and lack of knowledge of embezzlement. The case explores forgery, political ties, and state payroll questions linked to Auditor Bond in 1923 and 1524.
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John C. Boot
H. H Rive
Washington
William A. Sites
Grant County
Sue
MecNees
Witters
Bemd
McMeem
Boem
Petersburg
Bond
Judy
Sites
Nvite Bond
W. A. Bites
Gites
H. B. Lee
Rice
Ehecka Croof
Quillen's Outsized Claims Mark Wild Tale of Capone Rumors
A fragmentary quotation from a 1920s style text presents a boast about naming Capone as behind a purge of rivals. The noisy exchange mentions a hired girl and swatted toads, reflecting a chaotic, vaudeville tone rather than verifiable events.
Skaff Family Head Dies at Great Age
Moses Skatt died at a very old age on January 20 in Aita Eifahar Syrty. He was reputedly 105 years old and had never been sick or visited by a doctor. A widower twice, he fathered ten children, plus 33 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Six children live here and four in Syria. sons include Joseph Skatf and Alexander Skaft.
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Moses Skatt
Aita Eifahar
Syrty
Scaft
Syria
Uyung
Joseph Skatf
Safem = Skath
Alexander Skaft
George Rkoft
William Short
Moses Simon
Qauughter
House Naval bill proposes 15 cruisers and carrier over six years
House Naval Affairs committee endorses a 74 ship program costing about 740 million dollars. It calls for 15 cruisers of 19 000 tons each five per year over three years, all completed within six years, and a 15 800 ton aircraft carrier to begin within two years at roughly 29 million dollars. Salvage ships are also planned while submarines and destroyer readers face reductions or rejection.
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Univeccal
Washington
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Naval Affairs
Wigpur
Coolidge
United States
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Naval Atvaira
Naval Secretary
Wilbur
Kellogg
Wilturs
Hull
Continental Trading Company
Harry FF 1 Sinclair
Harold W. Kennell
Hyva
Harry ¥. Sinclair
Sinclair Consolidated Oil Company
Liberty
BF. Ae
James E. O'Neil
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Chicago
Boston
Republican National Committee
Wounded husband and son face court in Suffolk case
In Suffolk Virginia on February 23 Alfred Howell is charged with beating and cursing his wife and a 15-year-old son is accused of wounding his father with a .22 rifle in a tale of alleged domestic brutality.
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Norpoln
Alfred
Huebang
Suffolk
Eaot- Howell
Lyman
Bakewell
Nie
Unsigned letter links Bouda and Cash theft in case of Miss Brown
A Newark mailed confession cites killing governess Miss Margaret Brown near Bernardsville New Jersey after she refused to marry a poor man. The letter, claiming a motive of jealousy, describes pouring gasoline and setting her ablaze then minutes later vows not to be captured alive. Police identify a suspect named Hust nicknamed Doctor from Central Park meetings. additional details promised on page nine.
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Associated
Ebernardsville
N. J
Map Margaret Brown
Newark
Miss Brown
Park ‘Avenue
New York
Ike
Bernardevile
Morristown
Nooa
Hust
Confession Read in Trial Ties Hunt to Slaying
In Los Angeles on February 23, Welby Hunt's confession was read to the jury in the murder trial of Hunt and William B. Hickman for the death of Gary Thoms the druggist. Patrolman Oliver testified both youths fired with Hunt wounded and Thoms fatally struck, while defense successfully had some statements excluded.
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Los Angeles
Welby Hunt
William B. Hickmen
Gary Thoms
Prom
Thoms
Hunt
Hickman
Oliver
Hickmen
Huot
Scholz Defends Bridge Bond Plan Amid Chamber Criticism
Carl Scholz, chairman of the Ear County bridge commission, faced chamber members at a regular meeting to defend a proposal for two more free bridges over the Kanawha. He rejected “back biting” and pledged bids would be competitive and publicly safeguarded, with attorneys drafting election calls to protect taxpayers.
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Carl Scholz
Ear
Aawdsiver Bridge Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Kanewha
Chamber
Scholz
W. A. Foster
Echols
J. B.madison
Strikebreakers Bitterly Score Coal Companies
Pittsburgh hearings reveal strikebreakers paid 16 to 16 a week after company store debts, housed in filthy barracks, with vermin. Senate subcommittee tours camps of Pittsburgh Terminal Coal and Pittsburgh Coal Co as Philip Murray alleges speakeasies and brothels operate for strikebreakers. Senators press operators and foremen amid objections before the Interstate Commerce Committee.
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Sy Universal Bervlaet
Pittsburgh
Ynton Minora
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation
United States Senate
Philip Murray
United Mine Worker
Ml-fame
Senate Interstate Commerce Committte
Frank R. Gooding
Idaho
Robert F. Wegner
New York
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
W. B. Pine
Oklahoma
Pittsburgh Terminal Cort Corporation
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Tnfon
Jesse E. Metcalfe
Rhode
J.D. A. Morrow
Pittsburgh Cou Company
Horace P. Buker
Pittsburgh Terminal Goal Corporation
Sib-Committee
Ft Wandereed
Coverdale
Pittsburgh Terminal Concorporation
BL P. Schommer
Benatar Wagher
Remus Bares Life Seeking Freedom in Habeas Hearing
George Remus testified in a habeas corpus hearing at the state Hospital for the Criminal Insane in Lima on his claim of faulty commitment papers. He described his past, including a drug store venture in Chicago, a legal career defending murderers, and bootlegging, while denying claims of insanity and asserting his trial conduct was sane. Attorneys expected further testimony during the next session.
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Associated Prep
Lima
George Remus
State Hospital
Remus
Atate
Walter K. Stobald
Sant
Jnalgt
Sibbald
Manna
Lia
Stewart
District of Columbus
District of Calimbim
Tts
Continental Trading Company
Asan
Albert 2
Schuyler
Blackmer
Blackiver
Blackmar
Bae Aining Company
Continental ‘Company
Bit
Montreal
Bleckméer
Continental
Banda Blackmer
Continente
Equitable Trust Company
New York
Cheyz= Inne
Attor
Rey Gordon
Edward J. Kidwell, Jr
Burns
Herry F
Missouri Is Strong For Senator Reed Now
Missouri dispatch notes strong support for Senator Reed as he travels from Jefferson City to the capitol amid partisan tensions. The piece mentions tensions with Jim Reed over policy and hints at political reach toward the Mississippi River region.
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Missouri
Senator Reed
Rogers
Hall and Esch clash over interstate freight case
Washington reports Henry C Hall former interstate commerce commissioner testified before a committee on Esch’s nomination. He argued that congress muddled intentions with the Hoch Smith resolution aiming at freight rate equalization for agriculture and urged clarifying the law rather than punishing individuals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Fiteratate Commerce Commission
Hoch-Smith
Henry C. Hall
Hall
Someates Xion
Aefora
John Vv. Esch
Wlecongin
Esch
Jake
Eschelther
Lake
Aitchson
Wabseington
D. Fob
Aetigte
Banater Hawes
Missouri
Altchinon
Doctor Rongetti Trial Sparks Courtroom Riot in Chicago
Opening statements in the murder trial of Dr. Amante Rongetti trigger a chaotic scene as a crowd fights for access to the courtroom. Police crack heads with batons to restore order. Witness Mia Loretta Irwin testifies she was threatened, while attorney William Stewart urges disclosures about two men.
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Jay Aspocimied Pres
Chicago
Amante Rongetti
Totoy
Mias
Loretta Enders
Mia Lorratar Irwin
Hurepa
Ongelil
William Scott Stewart
Rongatty
Wight
Frank Comerford
Mira Irwits
Rongetti
Miss Endera
Onn
Rongell
William Coz
Mise Enderg
Stodgetti
Hoover Opposes Prohibition Repeal in Senate Inquiry
Washington reports Herbert Hoover rejects repeal of the eighteenth amendment and urges strict enforcement of Prohibition laws. He calls the issue a great social and economic experiment and says the country must pursue it constructively under oath. The reply was prepared for Senator Borah's questionnaire as part of the 1932 presidential campaign coverage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Herber
Benetar Wills
Onio
Curtis of
Kannar
Nominnation
Doctor Testifies In Defense Of Self In Appleby Murder Trial
Dr Charles McMillan, former Appleby business manager, testifies nine minutes on the stand denying a contested will and claiming a power of attorney role. Prosecution links motive to wealth. defense seeks to shift suspicion to another man. Trial may go to the jury tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Charles Mc McMillan
Amelia Appleby
McMillan
Appleby
Roadaide
Lila
Worlth
Mra. Appleby
Duluth
Minn
Bra. Appleby
Texas
Earthquake Damages Palestine Cities Including Jerusalem
Naza reth and many other towns suffered in the quake that struck Palestine yesterday. Government buildings and the Mount of Olives government house were damaged while Hebrew University on Mount Scopus reported cracked walls. Telegraph and telephone lines were interrupted and residents spent the night outdoors as aftershocks continued.
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Jerusalem
Nazareth
Palestine
Mount of Olives
Mebrew University
Mount Scopus
Farmer Calm At Bombing Trial in Pleasant Valley School
In Ottawa on February 28 Hiram Reed faced a murder charge related to a dynamite bombing at Pleasant Valley school. Prosecutors claim he planted the device to destroy Miss Iola Bradford’s prospective marriage and motherhood. Bradford sobbed in court as witnesses testified about the explosion and its impact on pupils.
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Ry Associated Press
Ottawa
Hiram Reed
Firs Teal
Pleasant Val
Offer & A
Miss Bradford
Reed
Mies Bradford
Cnen
Hanson
Frank Hayes
Mlss
Bradford
George Sprenger
Hine Stave
Lindbergh Plane Guarded By Woman As Souvenir Seekers Gather
A crowd of souvenir hunters swarmed abandoned planes of Colonel Lindbergh and Major Ganotés after a forced landing near Detroit. Mrs. A. W. Connair, a dairy farmer’s wife, kept the throng back in the rain while girls claimed a pair of gloves from Lindbergh’s aircraft. Earl Lathrup, brother of a Detroit area estate owner, received a $6 tip for driving the group from the scene. The planes were handled by Selfridge Field mechanics and the party, including Edsel Ford, met with Ford officials to discuss plans and possible airship ventures between Chicago and New York.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Charles A. Lindbergii
Thomas G. Ganoates
Mra
A. W. Cotnalr
Lindebergh
Mre. Cornai
Lindbergh
Earl Lathrup
Tous 5
Ford
I Ton
Fran
Lathrup
Mechanicarom Selfridge Field
St. Louis
Selfridge Field
Aalor Leuphier Tandad
William B. Robertson
Harold M. Bixby
At. Louis
Pordatfiaksha
New
Malla
Chicago
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the Ridge
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