$200000 Ransom Paid For Bremer's Release
Edward G Bremer a Paul banker was freed after the full ransom of 200000 paid by Adolf Bremer the banker father. Federal and local authorities hunted for suspects as the note from the kidnapper promised cooperation. The man was released in Rochester Minnesota Wednesday night and the case drew national attention.
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Otf
Rochester
Minn
Trio
United Press
Paul
Edward G. Bremer
Adolf Bremer
Tather
Roosevelt
Bremer
Charles Urschel
Oklahoma Oil Millenaire
Weim
St. Paul
Tony
Edward
Ott
Walter Magee
Clarence Newcomb
Sue
Baward Toose
Edward 3
Mitchell Charges Merchants Control Aviation Policy
Brig. Gen. William Mitchell testified before the House Military Affairs Committee accusing merchants managing the government under Coolidge and Hoover of steering aviation development and plundering the treasury. The outspoken critic, who resigned over aviation policy, claimed private interests dominated national air plans and funding.
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United Press
Washington
William Mitchell
House
Presidenta Coolidge
Hoover
Treasury
Prisoner Acquitted in Fatal Prison Stabbing
Lawrence Clark, 25, a prisoner at Western penitentiary, was acquitted of murder in the fatal stabbing of fellow inmate Wayne Cobb, also 4, in September. The trial occurred in a guarded Pittsburgh courtroom with convict witnesses testifying as jurors delivered the verdict.
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Amenreas
Pittsburgh
Lawrence Clark
Western Penitentiary
Wayne Cobb
Crown Zéchlerbach cited for monopoly in paper industry
MIRSHINGTON, Feb 8 Crown Zéchlerbach Corporation of San Francisco and five large paper holding companies were charged today by the Federal Trade Commission with violating the Sherman Act amid a probe into monopoly practices.
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Rrese Mirshington
Crown Zéchlerbach Corporation
San Francisco
Papsp
Federal Trade Ommission
Seva Austetrust
Golden Rule Day sales kick off townwide bargains
Preliminary plans for a Golden Rule Day in early March have merchants in Corry and surrounding areas preparing a large array of special bargains. A voluntary censorship committee will inspect every item to ensure truthful pricing, with no duplication across participating stores.
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Corry
Golden Rule Club
John A. Blait
G O P Eyes Philadelphian Candidate For Governor
Republican leaders in Philadelphia discuss compromise candidates for the governor nomination as they seek unity within the party. Support moves include backing a Philadelphia organization pick if the city committee endorses Senator Reed for re election while ward veterans oppose Reed and Pinchot is urged for the Senate. Ware has not yet endorsed any gubernatorial or senatorial candidates.
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Paul Conmly French
United Press
Philadelphia
Repulican
David A. Reed
Reed
Recorder of Deeds
James M. Hazlett
Ware
Gifford Pinchot
Senate
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Belief Bremer Held In Midwestern Cities Expressed
United States District Attorney George F. Sullivan said he believes Edward G. Bremer was held captive in Kansas City Missouri or Sioux City Iowa after the Roger Touby gang kidnapping of William Hamid Jr of St Paul. Sullivan cautioned that his view is only an opinion and not based on close DOJ contact.
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Brewer
Lowa
Missouri
United Press SP
Paul
Edward G. Bremer
Sioux City
Kansas City
United States
George F.sullivan
Sullivan
Roger ‘Touby
William Hamid, Jr
St. Paul
Department of Justice
Bremer
Faked telegram admitted at trial in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on February 8 a fake telegram to Mrs Gruch Mull claimed her father was ill in Detroit. The message aimed to create an alibi so she could stay from work and keep her job as she stood trial for the murder of Margaret Sedwick. The defendant admitted writing the telegram but denied any cover plan.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Gruch Mull
Detroit
Margaret Sedwick
Rath
Heb
Roy
Schwickrath
Bal
Farley to Meet Roosevelt On Airmail Contracts
Washington, Feb 8. Postmaster General Farley will visit the White House late today to discuss airmail contracts with President Roosevelt. Officials say cancellation depends on Farley recommendations from the post office.
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United Press
Washington
Farley
White House
Roosevelt
Senate
Chief Paulson Discusses Hose Company History
Corry fire chief Paulson gave Kiwanis Club members a detailed history of the Stanford Hose Company at the Hotel Corry. He outlined the volunteer department’s growth, functions, and club activities, recalling past chiefs and significant milestones. A Kiwanis League bowling dinner was announced for Friday at 6:80 p.m. at the Old Homestead. Mr. Hess of Pittsburgh attended as a guest.
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Kiwanis Club
Stanford Hose Company
Andrew Paulson
Corry
Kiywanis
Service Club
Hotel Corry
Paulson
J. I .Austin
Chaves Kinley
Pred Weaver
Guy Stafford
Kiwanians
Kiwanis League
Old Homestead
Shady Avenue
Mr. Hess
Pittsburgh
Reduction in Tolls Cross Susquehanna
Harrisburg, Pa Feb United Press tolls on the Clarks Ferry bridge over the Susquehanna at Dunville dropped from 10 to eight cents for one way traffic. Public Service Commission rates set last year took effect at 11 pm yesterday with two tickets for 16 cents and 20 trip tickets for 1. The U S Supreme Court this week upheld the public cruise commission in setting the new rates.
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United Pres
Harrisburg
Clarks Perry
Susquehanna River
Dunvannon
Public Service Commission
United States Supreme Court
Public Cruise Commission
Move State Suit Into U S Court
Federal Judge Albert Watson granted the government’s motion to remove the state’s injunction suit against internal revenue agents seeking to collect about $1,000 in state tax from Caliphin county stores. The case moves from state court to the U.S. District Court as the government seeks a $25 tax on each item plus an 80 cent tax on all goods as of January 12.
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Tagernitene Fe
Scranton
Albert Watson
Internal Revenue
Caliphin
U.S. Detrict
Record Cold Brings 26 Below Zero at Tannery
Weather records tumbled as temperatures plunged across Western Pennsylvania. In the city early morning readings hit 26 degrees below zero at the tannery in the eastern outskirts, with districts from 14 to 24 below. Snowy, bright skies persisted but did not ease the chill, while the Allegheny River lay frozen for miles and the bitter wind chilled residents along Maple Avenue and Howard Merryfar. Forecasters warned of continued severe cold into Friday.
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Howard Merry
Maple Avenue
Frida
Pennsylvania
Levale
Allegheny
Frogen
Franklin
Pretender to French throne bids for call
Paris, Feb. 8 Je an, Duke of Guise, a bearded pretender, made a bid for the throne of France today. Gaston Doumergue conferred with President Lebrun on forming a salvation government. The proclamation in Action Francaise urged Frenchmen of all parties to rally to monarchial principles to restore peace and order. The 59 year old claimant, a direct descendant of Louis Philippe, floated a limited monarchy as a possible path.
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United Press
Paris
Jéan
Duke of Guise
France
Gaston Doumergue
Albert Lebrun
Salvation
Action Francaise
Deladier
Prenchmen
Ife
Brance
Chateau Manoir D’anjeau
Brussels
Duleé
Louis Philipne
Orleans
Vare Slightly Improves After Illness Shock
William S. Vare former United States senator from Pennsylvania showed a light improvement today after paralytic stto l left him enfeebled for weeks The setback followed the death of his friend Charles Wortnet which increased his distress during the week in St Louis Florida.
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ST Luis
Fla
William S. Vare
United States
Pennsylvania
Vare
Charles Wortnet
Half of Corry veterans still to file for state bonus
Ex service men in Corry show low filing rate for the Spanish American and World War bonus. About 125 applications have reached Harrisburg from American Legion Red Cross offices in the Municipal building. A similar office operates at the YWCA to help veterans prepare forms. Legion officials urged eligible veterans to act quickly as the $50,000,000 distribution hinges on timely applications. A staff of trained workers will assist veterans and dependents in completing the forms. The adjutant general’s office stresses prompt action to avoid delays or loss of benefits.
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Nne
Harrisbute
American Legion-Red Cross
Bates
Vi 1. W
United Press
Pageron Bay
Atl Tatew
Arctic
Office of the Adjutant-General
Harrisburg
Parisians hail 71-year-old Gaston Doumerre in bid to form French government
Gaston Doumerre, aged 71, returns from retirement to Paris and declares plans to form a "Usal-Votibal government" aimed at restoring normalcy in France. He meets with President Lebrun, selects the Continental Hotel as temporary residence, and begins cabinet outreach while crowds cheer. Police escort to the Elysee Palace, where tensions erupted moments earlier as riot police clashed nearby.
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France
Datamergic
Blysee Palace
White House
Albert Lebron
Freten
Aristide Boland
Premies
Doumerené
Tulleties
Pans
Mlyzee
Borah attacks monopolistic practices in recovery program
Senator Borah charges that recovery funds mostly enrich big combines amid federal controls. President Roosevelt to address sugar situation in a special message to Congress. Charles Grat named acting head of Pennsylvania insurance department. Artt J. Smith, ex Khaki Shirts leader, arrested for subordination or perjury.
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Washington
Borah
Harrisburg
Charles H. Grat
State Insurance Department
Shamokin
Artt J. Smith
Khaki Shirts
America
Open fight for CWA program beyond May 1
Washington Feb 8 Senate insurgents began their drive to extend the civil works administration beyond President Roosevelt May 1 deadline. Senator Gutting Democrat of New Mexico offered an amendment to raise the appropriation from 950000 to 2500000000. The insurgent move followed a Senate vote that appeared to favor Hayden amendment extending federal employerability benefits to CWA workers. The House had blocked such relief for workers maimed or killed on CWA projects.
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Washington
Senate
Civil Works Administration
Beyord
Roosevelt
Gutting
Hayden
House
Norris seeks probe of electric rates
In Washington on Feb . The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee today approved a favorable report authorizing the Federal Power Commission to investigate rates charged for electrical energy by private and municipal power companies.
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Norris
Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committes
Jyareia
Factaval Power
Muskingum flood control plan opposed by local groups
Coshocton tax league and Coshocton Business Men's Association oppose the $34,000,000 Muskingum valley flood control project. They file a protest in New Philadelphia with Robert Wilkin, chief counsel, arguing a dam near Warsaw would affect Walhonding, require a $1,000,000 county bond, raise taxes about $30,000 yearly, and damage wells, roads, railways, and numerous roads across 500 sites in the county.
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Coshocton
Parmal
New Philadelphia
Robert Wilkin
League
Insley
Raiterhy
Vroada
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C. H. Poley
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