Admits Leading Bands Involved In 2 Kidnapings
Secret federal probe links Verne Sankey to the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Investigators question Sankey in Chicago, using rapid telephonic checks with Washington and Trenton. Officials believe the arrest may uncover ties to the famous crime and continue the high speed inquiry under Melvin Purvis.
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United Press
Chicago
Verne Sankey
South Dakota
Department of Justice
Melvin Purs Vis
Oracle Justice Department
Linclergh
South
Dakota
Alr
Washington, D. C
Sankey
Melbin Purvis
Washington
New Jersey
Trenton
Jusse Department
Lindbergh
Fief
South Dakota Panther
Lillabergny
Charles
Stabilization Fund May Bring Big Trade Fight
A new stabilization fund of 2,000,000,000 dollars was created to buy and sell foreign exchange and government securities. President Roosevelt pegged the dollar to 58.06 percent of its former gold value, aiming to expand credit stabilize domestic prices and protect American foreign markets. The move signals a global currency battle and will be conducted with high secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Apele Sam
Roosevelt
Great Britain
United States
Morgenthau
New York Medersi Bank
Kidnap Case Headed to Jury in Touhy Gang Trial
In Chicago on February 1, closing arguments ended as the Touhy gang kidnapping case moved toward a jury decision. Prosecutors pressed the death penalty for Roger Touhy and co defendants Albert Kantor Gustav Schaeffer while defense counsel challenged Factor Tast testimony and the credibility of key witnesses during the trial.
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Touhy
United Press
Chicago
John Pactor
Counse
Roger
the Terrible
Albart Kantor
Gustav Schaeffer
William Scott Stewart
Nlooney
Stewart
St. Pat
Wilbert Crowley
Hia
Ax Keiri- Mapers
Pactor
WhenUtiad al Threciaa
Imu
Audit City Accounts for Two Years Appointed
Dallas Smiley, certified public accountant, replaced Clark Pain on the citys special auditing committee to review the municipalitys accounts for the past two years. Pain declined to serve, reasons not disclosed. Smiley is assisted by Slmer Gilbertsen under the direction of Controller Charles A. Pain and Director of Finance Al Duke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Smiley
Clark Pain
Glen Miller
Pain
Miler
Smiley
Slmer Gilbertsen
Charles A. Pain
al Duke
Courts block move against liquor stores in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Pennsylvanias 287 liquor stores face disruption as Dauphin County Court grants a temporary restraining order to block federal revenue agents from confiscating liquor and closing stores over a disputed tax. Attorney General Schnader cites urgency to halt enforcement while state officials refuse tax payment.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Penmsylvania
Dauphin County
Federal
Erfest
Pennsylvania
Alvin 1
Tix
Philadelphia
David L. Lawrence
Pitsburg
Leo €. Mundy
Illness delays expulsion of Jinsull in Greece
In Nymen greece on February 1 Samuel insulis, a fugitive linked to utilities, remains in Greece past the expulsion deadline. The duration of stay depends on whether departure would risk his life amid a severe illness. He plans to depart by plane, destination unknown, with Mystigg viewed as a potential safe haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Nymeng
Greece
Sarmuel Insulis
Gneago
Oper Aurethiminel
Ingull
Mystigg
Haven
Pennington Receives Threatening Letter in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh a note demanding 5000 dollars and threatening Ann Pennington was found at a local pulii. Police investigate after Pennington alerted authorities and a handwriting check is underway to identify the sender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Pennington
Ernlvert Brome
Pittsburgh
Wight
Mies
Penningbrook
Momilly
Veterans Units Aid Filling Forms For Pennsylvania Bonus
Veterans receive assistance in filing applications for state service bonuses. Clerks at Municipal Building and West Washington Street post home help with discharge papers, residence, service details, dependents, and organization data. Eligible spans Spanish American War, Philippine Relief, and World War I veterans, with monthly payments up to 200 dollars beginning after April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvan
Commonwealth
Spain
Philippine Islands
Guam
Veterans of
Porpira Ware
Rei Ocess
Post Home
West Washington Street
Legion and Red Cross
Headquaters
Simba
Cities Share in Receipts From Liquor License
Corry will receive 950 dollars from the plate as its share of the retail liquor revenue fund, distributed by the liquor control board to about 800 cities and towns in the state. Second class townships lose to school districts. other subdivisions return funds to local treasuries. Payments to cities include Franklin 1100, Oil City 1650, Meadville 2000, Warren 1301, Sharon 4000, Farrell 3080, Du Bois 2100, Butler 2000, Greenville 550, Erie 21800, Bradford 2850, Renovo 1050.
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Corry
Plate
Liquor Control Bord
Franklin
Meadville
Earle May Replaces Van Dyke On Ticket In Philadelphia
George HL Harle named compromise candidate for Democratic gubernatorial nomination after conference with Warren Vat Dye chair of the state committee and Philadelphia port collector, joined by J F Guffey and other party men as Philadelphia readers weigh the choice. Appointment confirmed in Washington as Blawvlo Slumbmild, UU, resigns residency in the Pennsy district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle
van Dyke
United Press
Philadeebata
George HL Harle
United States
Austria
Harlels
Wits
Warren Vat Dye
Democrstin State Committee
Philadelphia
Joep
Guffey
Putsnet
Sédgwick Wistler
Democratin UN
Ions
Local Rural Routes Consolidated in Postal Service Plan
The Post Office Department in Washington announces consolidation of two rural routes to save about 403.58 yearly. Veterans Shhn W. Ober Route 7 and George E. MacDonald Route 6 will retire with pensions. Ober receives 1491 and MacDonald 1860 annually. Other carriers on routes 1, 3, and 7 receive mileage and salary boosts to reflect longer runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulon
Rome
Nfice
Post Gills Department
Washington
Shhn W. Ober
George E. MacDonald
Heine
Ober
MacDonald
Cartiery
Merchants to Discuss Golden Rule Club Meeting Tonight
City merchants gather at Hotel Corny this evening at six to discuss forming a Golden Rule Club in Corry modeled after the successful Union City organization. Leaders from Union City will attend to explain benefits, with the annual Corry Credit Exchange meeting preceding, and talks of merging with the Golden Rule Club. Committees have prepared advance dinner tickets and expect wide merchant attendance.
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Credit Exchange
Hotel Corny
Corry
Old Gold Rue Club
Tales City
Lie Walle City
Cory Credit Marrhinge
Crawford M. Woods
Golden Rule Club
Union City
Credit Ex- Giande
Movement for State Park at Panama Grows
Local interest rises as a plan to acquire Panama Rocks in Chautauqua County gains Albany approval. The proposal earns unanimous support from the Legion of New York executive committee, aiming to protect the site long favored as a park and resort destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
América Legion
Panama Rocks State Park
New York
Chautaiqua
Legion
Albany
Panam Rocks
Luinehpdt
Chaesuyte Colmy Anmepuoy Legion
Stite
Santion
Scout Murder in Albion Man's Death
In Rie, Pa February 1 a theory that 83 year old Albion farmer C B McMullen froze to death and was slain gained credence. He suffered epileptic convulsions and a disorder in his rooms, previously blamed on robbery. District Attorney Morton E Graham noted no footprints in the snow and money found on the body supports a convulsion related scenario rather than an intruder.
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Yeoe Rie
C. B. McMullen
Alblom
Inis Roumderaigs
Balloonists plummet after altitude record flight tragedy
Moscow February reports reveal three Russian balloonists after a record 12.73 mile ascent perished when a gondola failure sent the craft into a dramatic plunge. Radio messages described a helpless crew including engineer Andrew Vaserk o and scientist Tia Usiskin as the balloon descended uncontrollably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Moscow
Investia
Pravda
Meddliney Jomes
White Aussie
Paul Pedoseniko
Andrew Vaseriko
Tia Usiskin
Syeius
Veterans Legislation May Get Early Vote
Washington Feb 1 The Senate appropriations committee reversed a subcommittee ruling and opened the door to attaching veterans legislation to the independent appropriations bill The panel will meet tomorrow to decide if the American Legion program should be recur ition of year and added to the pending bill Also noted was a Navy recitation about Cuban staters and aerial forces in the article fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
Fire Claims Life of Joseph Turner in Erie Home
Coroner and Erie authorities investigated the death of Joseph Turner 45 formerly of Corry after an afternoon blaze at his 88th and Oud French Road residence in Erie. Turner's wife Hilsie Turner 42 was questioned. coroner ruled death accidental or from negligence, no inquest planned. Turner's charred body was found on a cot inside the burned structure, which belonged to Frank Herberch R D 9 Erie. Turner had a known history of setting fires when intoxicated, and police noted prior notoriety for both spouses in Corry.
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W. G. Stroble
Erie County
Joseph Turner
Corry
French Road
Erie
Turner
Hilsie
Stroble
Sergt
Oscar Robb
Neisibo
Tarn
Altough
Frank Herberch
Erle
Oil Price Order Is Rescinded By Ickes
Washington Feb 1 An administrative order to set minimum prices for petroleum and products has been rescinded by Oil Administrator Ickes The revocation follows purchase and marketing agreements approved Jan 19 which aim to stabilize the oil industry and remove the need for price fixing The Oct 16 order and later extensions to Feb 1 are withdrawn but a future price regulation may be prepared if public interest requires to substitute for the revoked schedule The decision reflects administration plans to rely on industry agreements for stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Toecome
Ickes
Teles
State Insurance Commissioner in Critical Condition
Hy United Press reports the illness of Charles Armstrong, the state Insurance Commissioner, who is in his fifties and described as critically ill. Family members and friends gathered as physicians expressed hope for recovery while updates came from the state capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy United Press
Harribburg
Charles
Armstrong
Imenipinye
Belcome “Critigal
Phyuldiana
le Capitol
Union City Man Club Speaker at Kiwanis Luncheon
Roy Mulkce of Union City, a member of the Golden Rule Club Union City, addressed Kiwanis Club members at a Friday luncheon. He outlined the club’s operations, membership plans, monthly calls, and benefits for local merchants, detailing how the ship’s program aids community merchants.
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Roy Mulkce
Union City
Unio
Kiwanis Club
Bute
Teleg
Charles A. Anably Pew
Bae
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Boettcher
Jinsull
Veterans’ Units
Reli
Bwatlo 3
Slumbmild
Tare
Pénnes
Panama
Albion
Veterans
Naval Force
Mpacul Gor Airayer Force
Sckes
Union City Man Club
Roy Mulkie
Kiwanians
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