Tri-State Gang Members Confess Mass Robberies
Federal agents report Tri State gang members confessed to robberies in Pennsylvania and Maryland and discussed a broader criminal campaign in New York. Leader Robert Mals and lieutenant Walter Legenza reportedly detailed their Richmond escape and the guard killings. The case links to the Weiss kidnapping in Pennsylvania with guns supplied for protection.
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New’ York
Federal Department of Justice
Tristate
Frank X. Foy
New York
Department of Justice
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Robert Mals
Walter Legenza
Fay
Richmond
Tom
Veh
Department of ‘Joatie
Shalawa
Reson
Three Delaware City youths lashed at whipping post
In January 1907 at New Castle workhouse Delaware three youths were whipped for robbery at the whipping post amid freezing rain. Witnesses described the scene as Elmer Z. Leach administered lashes lasting under four minutes. Victims and bystanders reported injuries and one youth was later sent to hospital. the trio faced additional sentences for related crimes.
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Wilmington
Del
Little Delaware
Robbiout
Christman
New Castle
Orkhouse
Elmer Z. Leach
Walter L. Bedwell
Clahtian
Mn Cap Jr
Townes
Andrew E. Sages
Neor Een
Erie
Donovan
Changes Urged In Air Program By Roosevelt Report
Washington Jan 19 President Roosevelt’s third special message to Congress is expected to urge fundamental changes in the nations aviation policy. A 306 page report by the Clark Howell commission accompanies the message proposing subsidized ocean air service and private dirigible deployment, plus expansion of air transport, air mail, and military air power.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Special Aviation Commission
Clark Howell
Er. Atlan
Crean
Erra Mon
Atlantic
Pacie c
Cence
Amelia Earhart
Pacific
Howell Commission
America
Californis
Hawaii
Enat
coraRe
Bermuda
Azores
Anny
Navy
Campaign to Save Bald Eagle Begun
Dr I H Johnston West Virginia state ornithologist and Rep Jennings Randolph D WVa unite to save the bald eagle from extinction. Randolph plans talks with J N Darling and Rep Willis Robertson on legislation to protect the eagle and remove bounties. He warns the bird could be extinct within ten years if trends continue. Johnston helped remove the eagle from the varmint list in West Virginia amid reports of many bald eagles in the state mountains.
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Washington
I. H. Johnston
Charleston
West Virginia
Jennings Randolph
D. W.va
America
Randolph
J. N. Darling
Biological Survey
Willis Robertson
House Committee On Conservation of Wild Life
Jonnaton
Leading Charleston Clubs Plan Charity Ball Night
City clubs unite led by the Jeffersonian group to back a charity ball for Infantile Paralysis. President Roosevelt’s birthday ball on January 30 in Charleston aims to beat past success with 20 plus local organizations joining and two large halls secured for the event. Eighty percent of proceeds stay in West Virginia while 20 percent funds national research.
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Charleston
Jeffersonian Club
Jostydur
Tekels
Samehes
K. of C
Local Democratic Clubs Name Leaders and Chairs
President Ing from Kanawha Valley heads Central Labor and Iola Delia as Charleston Women’s Democratic club organizer. Tutly la James S. Tully serves as general chairman of the ball. Jeffersonian club social committee includes Lois Ford Thelma Hall Frances Lynch Lucy Bradley William Skees Walter Connell and Garnett with Garnett inactive in arrangements. Ralph Hartmann chairs the finance committee handling ticket sales.
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Ralph Hartmann
Onance.comimittes
Court Ponders Gold Decision in High Court Talk
Nine elderly justices of the U S Supreme Court sat in a capitol room weighing the constitutionality of allowing or devaluing gold payments in bonds and contracts. A ruling is expected soon with possible release after a February recess.
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Iss
Phinaa
Ztid
Aupreme Court
United States
Congress
Hughes
Man 101 Who Never Wore Necktie Dies in Chanute
L. A. John aged 101 died in Chanute Kansas today. He lived to a century without ever wearing a necktie, a point noted in local obituary coverage.
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Chanute
Kan
L. A. John
Governor Kump reports utilities favor lower municipal rates
Governor J G Kump said yesterday more than half of 22 public utilities agreed to study lower municipal rates. He noted companies including Appalachian Electric Power, Wheeling Electric, and Monongahela Power are willing to file data with the Public Service Commission to aid canal dereation and help cities reduce utility costs.
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J. G. Kump
Resu
Kump'a
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Wheeling Electric Company
Monongahela Foyer Scena
Public Service Commission
Rave Anni
Bosh
Lone's Foes Join Shock Battalion in Louisiana Rally
Marsin led a Square Deal association mobilization at East Baton Rouge parish airport forming a shock troop battalion under Huey P. Long era influence. Some 340 residents from varied classes joined in a ceremonial lineup with bugle call, no drills or weapons.
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Baton Rouge
Marsin
East Baton Rouge
Square Deal Association of Louisiana
Eteler
Huey P. Long
Bo Ness
Parish
Square Desk Association
East Daton Rouge Headquart
Picane Torn
Shahan Plans To Introduce Depletion Tax Bill
Democrat J Buhl Shahan of Randolph plans a depletion tax measure to fund free-textbook programs in elementary and secondary grades. The plan may be paired with a separate text book bill, with the latter likely introduced first.
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Shahan
J. Buhl Shahan
Randolph
Rush D. Holt
Senate
J. Patrick Beacom
Cabell
Oil Well Nears Oriskany Pool In Goapera Creek Field
The second well in Goapera Creek is expected to reach the carboniferous line on Tuesday and will then confirm if it lies in the Oriskany pool. The first Grosscup well yielded 23 barrels of oil and 230 cubic feet of gas daily from about 5 000 feet. Other wells, including Clyde Ol and Benedum and Trees sites, show progress at depths from 2 500 to 4 900 feet as plans develop for new Oriskany sand oil and related drilling nearby.
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Oriskaney Pool
Grosscup No. 1
Grosscup
Clyde Ol Company
Clyde
Davis Creek
United Furl Gas Company
Welch Smith
Coopers Creek
Thelliing
Godfrey Cobats
Campbells Creek
Poca Farmsteads Rehabilitation Plan in Kanawha County
The Kanawha County rural rehabilitation plan seeks to establish 125 farmstead owners in Poca by purchasing 10,490 acres across Kanawha, Union, Jackson, and Putnam counties. Land would be transferred to residents, who would build homes themselves with $200 cash for materials. The plan aims to reduce government aid by providing a ten year repayment, financed from an estimated $87,000 total land and building costs, with ownership from the Poca Coal Land Company at $2.50 per acre.
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FERA
Sahabit
Poca
Jackson
Putnam
Nr.c. Parkg
Kanawha
Parka
Poca Coal Land Company
Hauptmann Seeks to Explain Everything to Jury
Bruno Richard Hauptmann aims to tell his full story to the jury in his life trial at Hunterdon County Court House. He vows the jury will believe him and that he can account for the ransom money, while his wife Anni assists with memory and language as Hauptmann reviews accounts with his lawyer and prepares for witness testimony.
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Universal Service
Flemington
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hunterdon County
Hauptmann
T. By
Atate Af. Neue. Carand
Pug WA Aut Yusauge
Anni
Ian
Edward J. Reilly
The
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Brudy
Joseph Lanigan
Large
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Treasury
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Department of Justice
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Ema Accounta
Hinapunane
Jobin
Jatsie
Condon
St. Raymond's Cemetery
Thomas H. Sisk
Hursday
Haupmann
Dr. Candon
Swhotn
Bronx
Foley
Hountmann
York Ane
Sidor Fisch
Antekeep
Almirary
Haumann
Syalpat
New
Jare Bey
Fisch
Edward C. Mulligan
New York
Eaygover Day
Altilos
Mpany
Huauptmann
Flach
Lindbergh
Anni Hauptmann Faces Courtroom Turmoil in New Jersey
Anni Hauptmann seeks brief forgetfulness during a weekend visit to her year old son Mannfried away from the Flemington courtroom. She defends her past friendship with Ella Achenbach and denies accusations, insisting Richard Hauptmann spoke truth. Mrs Matsponpan visits her husband’s cell and notes his love for their baby Bob.
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N.J
Ann
Hauptmann
Mannfried
Bronx
Frau Hauptmann
Justine Trenchaard
Ella Achenbach
Richard
Fichard
Brune
Saider Fisch
Life post 40: slow down to prolong life says doctor
Cleveland January 19 Dr Roy W Scott heart specialist urges slowing the pace to extend life after 40. He warns rapid lying and excessive worrying accelerate heart and arterial problems as the chief cause of death in the era. He notes a decline in human strength and warns the heart is failing more often as time passes.
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Roy W. Scott
Scott
Wentern' S Reserve University
City Club
Uma
U. S
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