Kans City kidnapping case nets two farmers’ confessions
United Press reports two Missouri farmers, Paul Scheidt and William Lack Browning, confessed involvement in plotting the kidnapping of Nell Quinlan Donnelly, Kansas City's garment magnate. They aided planning at a Holliday and Bonner Springs area with a $7500 ransom claimed as not paid. Browning said he knew the gang leader and expected a share.
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United Press
Kansas City
Nell Quinlan Donnelly
Millonaire
Kansas
Paul Scheidt
Bonner Sprines
Kans
William Lack Browning
Holliday
Boll
Scheldt
Bosner Springs
George Bluly
Browning Antil
Browning
Tourmantis
Ame
T Asi
Joidniyp
Pat Dinnelly
Scheidt
Young German Baron Helps Culbertson Wins
United Press reports Culbertson and Sidne y Lent won a high stakes contract bridge session in New York. Von Zedtwite and Waldenuit led the 7018 point swing, aided by von Zedtwite’s bold bid on the final hand. The event moves to Waldorf Astoria after tonight’s session. coverage notes quirky hotel fare and ongoing tension around bidding and play.
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H. Allen Smith
United Press Star
York
Big
von Zedtwite
Barb von Zedtwite
Switzerland
Park Avenue
Joe J. Brown
Theodore A.dughines
Bng
Bly
Svery Hight
Waldorf Autora
Keron
Sidney Lene
Divorces Rise While Marriages Fall Across Nation
United Press report from Chicago on December 22 notes a surge in divorce court activity in 1933 with higher decree rates despite fewer marriages. Across 12 cities and 7 states, 217,578 marriage licenses were issued in the first seven months versus 208,408 in 1930, while the divorce ratio climbed markedly.
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United Press
Chicago
Ied
ABS
Ridgway Man Attacked Fractured Leg in Street Assault
Ridgway resident Tom Davida suffered a fractured right leg and severe bruising after being attacked by two men Saturday night along the St Marys Ridgway Highway near Deindcalonda. Davida, who was returning from an Emporium visit, was unconscious after a spray from a fountain pen weapon. the assailants fled.
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Ridgway
Tom Davida
St Marya-Ridgway
Deiudcalonda
Davide
Bivfato
Davidle
Emporium
Jay
Dagascahonds
Davido
Davida
$60 000 Project to Help Unemployed in Jamestown
Jamestown council unanimously approved a $80,000 sewer construction plan under state relief, with $20,000 funded by the state and $40,000 by the city. The project aims to hire city work via five-year sewer funds and may involve issuing bonds for extensions, under the city charter. Police report a robbery at the Johnson Nothing Stove, $400 stolen while officers stood within 25 feet. suspects fled after obtaining a license plate, no trace yet.
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Jamestown
Dyer
Director of Public Works
Morgantown
W- Va
J.W. Johnson
Jurauiant
Public Service Commission
Register of Wills
Orphans’ Court
Brie
Bhe County
Acts of Assembly
Erie
Churt House
Pennsylvania
Joseph F, Rogan
Charles RB
Davis
Aguan H
Maclean
Behold Auction Notices For Horses Cattle Sale
High grade registered bulls and other livestock advertised for sale or exchange. J. B. Patterson invites horse and cattle owners to bring calves for Thursday purchases. H. C. Warner lists contact at phone 7925 for market price information.
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STARR
Jattson St. Corry
W. Doolittle
North Center
Shady Avenue
J. B. Patterson
ImJie
H. C. Warner
Marti
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Journal
Dempsey’s Market
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First Avenue
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Jime A. Stott
Corting County
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Arren
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Wilbert Fosburgh
Corvette County
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Erie County
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North Center Street
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