Kidnapped Bremen Father Hopeful as Ransom Talks Continue
Adolph Bremer, wealthy brewer and friend of President Roosevelt, held to hope that his son Edward G. Bremen was alive amid renewed ransom talks of two hundred thousand dollars after more than 72 hours. Police and Postmaster W. C. Robertson dismissed reports of a buried body and a note claiming the victim’s death, noting the city-wide rumors as unfounded and urging caution over a crank letter.
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United Press
ST. Paul
Edward G. Bremen
Adolph Bremer
Roosevelt
Bremér
W. C. Robertson
Minneapolis
Robertson
Oday
Vic
Federal plan urges railroad consolidation under government
Federal Transportation Coordinator Joseph B. Eastman told President Roosevelt that trial legislation should compel railroads to consolidate under government supervision. He proposed exchange of securities for consolidation, government participation via public directors, and extending emergency coordination for a year before major changes.
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United Press
Washington
Federal Transportation Co
Josep B. Eastman
Roosevelt
Eastman
Actio
Veterans aid for bonus applications offered by V E W post
Lieut Archie W Thompson Post of the Veterans of Worden Wars will open its offer at the post home on West Washington street to assist veterans and beneficiaries in preparing state bonus application blanks. A competent clerk will be on site during 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm to explain eligibility and verify compensation, with blanks also available from Paul Lines at Hane Hardware and from Merle Amyst’s office. The service is free to ex-service men.
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Archie W. Thompson
Veterans of Worden Wars
Fis
Post
West Washington Street
Well
Nnns
Paul Lines
Hane
Merle Amyst
Triday
CWA Painters Plan Aid for Needy Families
Local CWA painters and their helpers, who have earned generous wages, intend to share funds with two needy families. The workers organized to provide upkeep for these households and donate relief support next week, reflecting a spirit of communal assistance.
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CWA
Burned P D Records Returned by Brown
Senate investigators obtained missing postal records connected to former Postmaster General Walter Brown. The documents, once thought burned, surfaced amid Hoover era politics and were allegedly tied to an assassination implication. Brown, a Hoover political figure, reportedly delivered two letters late yesterday as confusion mounted over the records.
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John A. Reichmann
United’ Press
Washington
Nostalice Department
Senate
Welter Brown
Brown
Hoover Administration
Willy
Charactr
Mayor's Edict Seizes Slot Machines and Punch Boards
Gambling devices were removed from local premises in line with Mayor Glen Miller's edict issued earlier in the week. Operators had six days to comply, with a noted Erie operator expected to remove figure lines and other paraphernalia during today's action.
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StuDeneernes
Glen Miller
Lowas
Erie
Corry Poultry Fans Sweep Show Honors at Jamestown
Corry exhibitors Perry Hovey and Guy Simmons dominated the Chautauqua Poultry Show in Jamestown. Hovey won grand champion Rhode Island Red cockerel and fifth Rhode Island Red pullet. Simmons captured multiple firsts in White Leghorns, Rhode Island Reds, and Bantams, plus top awards for his Black Bantam and Gray bantams. The judges called the Jamestown exhibit one of the most interesting ever, with expanded sections for cats and dogs.
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Corry
Chautauqua
Jamestown
Perry Hovey
North Genter
Stfest
Rhode Island
Mr Hovey
Guy M. Simmons
Spring Street
Bird
Mr. Simmons
Pullet
Ecclkerel Wittt
Toral
Killed and Injured in Braddock Crossing Crash
United Press report from Pittsburgh dated January 20 describes Ehner Burkman of Swissgate killed and Walter C. Anderson of Swissgate injured slightly when a freight train struck Anderson’s automobile at the Baltimore and Ohio crossing in Braddock. Police signals were at the crossing as Anderson’s car reportedly failed to stop.
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United Prong
Pittsburgh
Janu
Ehner
Burkman
Swissgate
Walter C. Anderson
Anderson
Baltimore and Ohio
Braddock
Snd
Jim! Alsomehile
Anderson Selt
Burlman
Congressional Treasury Raids Threaten Public Spending
United Press report from Washington on January 20 outlines looming congressional pressure to raid Treasury funds for public works and veteran pay, aiming to boost liberalized benefits and fund costly projects. Roosevelt may veto expanding compensation, while Civil Works Administration plans a February 16 start with 850 million requested. workers to be phased out by May 1. Senator Dill advocates a permanent public works program financed by large inheritance taxes.
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C. H. Thompson
United Press
Washington
Treasury
Senate
Roosevelt
Civil Work Administration
Peta Ie
Congress
Hopkins
Dill
Dem. Wash
Masked bandits rob Fort Kearney bank in Nebraska
Five masked gunmen held up the Fort Kearney state bank in Kearney Nebraska escaping with 10001 dollars. Separate reports from Washington and Wilkes Barre mention political hearings and court actions including injunctions against picketing at Glen Alden Coal and a small appropriation tweak by Governor Pinchot.
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United Press
Kearney, Neb
Fort Kearney
Wilkes-Barre
Cowghitu
Luzerne
United Anthracite Miners of
Pennsylvania
Glen Alden Coal Company
House Eager for Quick Passage Before Adjournment
Washington report notes House leadership predicting quick approval of a monetary bill to empower the government over monetary gold and establish a 2 billion dollar stabilization fund. Debate opens as party leaders defend constitutional powers and consider silver as a metallic base amid calls for rapid action.
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Edward W
Lewis United Press
Washington
Din
House
Anc
Vile
Grewnwood
Donny
Rgrers
Glasa
Dem
Greenwood
Hyell
Galieies
Memo
Await Further Orders On CWA Projects In Erie County
Civil Works Administration projects in the city and county await guidance as to future funding. Arthur C. Witkiewicz, Erie county administrator, was told to halt new projects and payrolls while hours were reduced to 24 per week for towns and 15 in rural areas. The county payroll runs about 710,000 dollars weekly, with hopes Congress will provide funds to continue projects, including those in Brie county.
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Civil Works Administration
Ciation
Arthur C. Witwry
Erie County
Enie
Cor Ty
Wiie
Vicary
Congress
Brie
Inmate Sampulo Insull Faces Deportation Bid
Athens dispatch reports State Council will approve deportation pending against Samuo Insull, Chicago fugitive. Insull appealed to revoke order after government action. Supreme Court twice refused to turn him over to American authorities.
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Athens
Dan
Qalindu
Samuo
Nsuill
Chicago
Tasull
Supreme Courk
Amer
Wuthorities
Would Dismiss All Pending Liquor Cases
A report notes a proposal to dismiss all pending federal liquor law violation cases carried over from prior terms. The measure affects about 19,000 cases and is discussed by government officials in Washington.
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IQUOR
Cognite Pree
Washington
Din
Oier, Dem
Touiay
Man Killed by Tractor at Velrungar Farm
A man was fatally injured when a tractor mounted him and pinned him beneath it at Velrungar’s farm near Swanville. The incident occurred during work hours Tuesday, police say. His wife is hospitalized in serious condition with injuries.
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United
Rat
Swanville
M Hospital
Hove
Velrungar
Wynekoop Case Held Up By Doctors Report Pending
The Wynekoop murder trial of Dr. Alice Lindsay Wynekoop was stalled as physicians prepare a medical report. She lies ill in county jail infirmary after multiple heart attacks and the trial paused until three doctors inspect her condition and report to Judge Joseph B. David. The doctors from the court state, the state, and the defense will not disclose their recommendations.
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Anarisad
Isbury United Press
Chicago
Alice Lindsay Wynekoop
Aneta
Joseph B. David
Wynekoop
David
Arthur Byfield
Wiliam D. McNally
Frank Chauvet
Charles S. Dougherty
Hindenburg Stricken By Severe Cold In Berlin
Berlin January 20 President Paul von Hindenburg remains critically ill with a severe cold and related complications as officials reported today. The aged statesman, famed for guiding Germany through war and postwar years, shows signs of serious strain amid mounting symptoms and precautionary medical care.
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Hindenburg
United Press Berlin
Paulson Hindenburg
Illinois Republican Leader Found Dead in Lake Forest
Chicago January 20 Edward J Mundage a 67 year old Republican leader in Illinois was found dead today in the basement of his Lake Forest apartment. Police said he committed suicide. His death followed a Washington announcement that the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific railroad affairs would be investigated. He served as Illinois attorney general from 195? to 1985.
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Wit Chess
Chicago
Edward J
Republican Party
Ilinois
Lake Forest
Saides
Washington
Ais
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
Fight to Cut Hearings on F D R Dollar Bill
Washington January 20 Democratic members of the Senate banking and currency committee resist efforts to limit hearings on President Roosevelt's dollar evaluation bill. Republican senators demand a thorough review while Chairman Fletcher pushes for a quick report and passage. Barkley moves to adjourn hearings, provoking sharp protest from Wolcott Godsborough Townsend and others.
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Roosevelt
United Press
Washington
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Brey Rosevelt
Lollar
Mill Hall
Luday
Fletcher
Barkley
Dem
Wolcott
Godsborough
Townsend
Del
Teacher Held by Convicts Is Given Release
Louis Dresser a Kansas school teacher kidnapped by two of seven convicts who escaped Lansing penitentiary was released unharmed near Bartlesville Oklahoma. He identified one abductor as Jim Clark and named a second man Brady though not Hob Brady. Dresser said the men forced him to promise not to reveal their presence and returned his car before releasing him about 20 miles from Bartlesville on the Pawhuska Bartlesville highway. He speculated the abduction was prearranged with other escapees.
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Ey Vonea Reese
Bartlesville
Okla
Louis Dresser
Kansas
Lansing
Dresser Tole
Jim Clark
Brady
Hob Brady
Clark
Dresser
Pawhitska-Bartles- Ville
New Cuban President Pledges Full Cooperation With U S
In Havana on January 30 the newly elected Cuban president Mendieta said he will fully cooperate with the United States to restore normal conditions on the island and end five years of turbulent relations. He spoke in a personal interview with an American press representative at the presidential palace. The interview appeared in this paper with continuation on page four.
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Mendicta
J. H. Furay
United Frew Copyright Ltd
Multed Preney
Havana
Americkd
Rics Mendieta
Cuba
Plediett
United States
New Marketing Agreements for Oil Industry Adopted
On January 20 the administrator modified approval of purchase and marketing agreements for the oil industry. The plan aims to stabilize a $12 billion sector and becomes effective immediately, with refiners representing 85 percent of gasoline output already signing and expectations of up to 95 percent participation. Violations under the oil code may incur fines up to 500 dollars or six months imprisonment, while the agreements guarantee a margin to retail dealers.
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United Press
Washington
Ickes
Planning and Coordination Committee
Tekes
Elfes
Weafl
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