Columbus Avenue Paving Start Set by Baldwin Brothers
Officials of Baldwin Brothers Construction Company of Cleveland, awarded the Columbus avenue paving contract, announced first work starts Monday morning. The firm will bring foremen and some operators, hire local labor, and register applicants for jobs as crews ramp up to about forty workers once operations begin. The project will pave Roosevelt highway sections through the city, with careful traffic flow to avoid tie ups.
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Baldwin Brothers Construction Company
Cleveland
Columbus Avenue
State Bleh Way
Murphy
Ohio
Mystery ship inquiry spans Lindbergh case and legion rally
A perplexing inquiry linked to the Lindbergh case unfolds as prosecutors coordinate with state and federal forces. In Trenton and Flemington, officials confirm a broad investigation while the American Legion district gathering in Corry features parades, a mass meeting, and a renewal assembly at the State Armory with plans for membership awards and community fare.
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Corty Post
American Legion
Corry Post
Corry High School
State Armory
Park Place
Center
Main
First Avenue
Pleasant
Washington
Legionnaires
George J. Proest
H. B. Whitfern
Garner Attacks Hoover Message On Confidence
Washington May 14 Speaker Garner attacked President Hoover s message calling it a freeze on confidence He said Hoover s two years of statements have worsened public confidence and that replacing him with Coolidge for 30 days would improve the climate He mocked the mining stock idea and noted Hoover signs statements for himself. The critic said Hoover speaks from selfish view and adopts sound ideas as his own.
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United Press
Washington
Garner
Hoover
Cal Coolidge
Department of Jua
Lge
Walker's Beer Parade Protests Taxation in New York
Thousands march along Fifth Avenue led by Mayor James J. Walker demanding legalized beer for tax revenue. Bands played, posters gleamed, and supporters called for taxation of taxed brew. A mid day pause marks mourning for Charles A Lindbergh Jr.
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United Press
New York
James J. Walker
Fifth Avenue
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
Martin Again Named State Chairman in Pennsylvania
State Treasurer Edward Martin was unanimously reelected chairman of the Pennsylvania Republican committee at the organization meeting of its 118 new members in Philadelphia. The assembly praised Hoover and urged harmony for the Chicago convention while Governor Pinchot’s faction showed no opposition. Senator Reed urged support for Hoover as the nation faces economic recovery. William Yate received a warm welcome, and Mrs. Scranton urged Pennsylvanians to back Hoover for re election. Louis Miller and nephew William Crane visited Pymatuning Dam with relatives before returning home.
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Bywaited
Philadelphia
Edward Marlin
State Republican Committee
Governor Pinchot
Kerfoot W. Daly
Charleroi
Martin
J. Wilson Ames
Wayne County
Nellie Beck
Northsmpton County
America
William S.yate
Mrs. Scranton
Pennsyl
Vania
Herbert Hoover
Special group called to meet Monday night
President C F Brown of the hospital board has sent a letter to six citizens chosen by the board to attend a special meeting Monday evening at 8 o clock in the Library building to assume charge of the hospital movement. The effort faces heavy tasks but city people are more aware of the hospital needs than before. The appeal aims to secure public support for the project and hospital service vital to the community.
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C. F. Brown
Hospital Board
Kline Guilty on One Count in Malfeasance Case
Butler, Pa May 14 Mayor Charles H Kline of Pittsburgh and former supplies director Bertram Succop were found guilty of malfeasance in office. The four women and eight men deliberated 82 hours. Kline and Succop faced charges of favoritism in city purchases and bid avoidance. Succop removed from office. Kline awaits appeal outcomes. The trial cited trucks, city supplies, and misused funds in the indictments.
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United Press
Butler
Charles H. Kline
Pittsburgh
Bertram
Kline
Butler County
Mayview
Tgs
Coil
Strucks
Thomas D. Finnetter
Philadelphia
Police Question Rosner in Lindbergh Case
Trenton New Jersey May 14 The state police questioned Morris Rosner whose actions appear to aim at contacting those who kidnapped the Lindbergh baby The inquiry also covered Curtis and other figures as officers test ground and wire tapping efforts continue The Hunterdon county grand jury convenes Monday with no indictments expected and officials vow to pursue all profit seekers from the crime.
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United Press
Trenton
Erwin Marshall
Charles Augustus Lindbergh
Marshall
Plemington
Anthony M. Hauck, Jr
Hasterdon County
Win A. Stevens
N.J
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Morris Rosner
Curtis
San
John F. Condon
John Hughes Curtis
Sourland Mountain
Hauck
Hunterdon County
Grand Jury
Breckenridge
Seven Prisoners Foiled in Trenton Escape Plot
In May week, seven inmates in solitary confinement at Trenton State Prison attempted an escape. Guards discovered them sawing bars of their cells as a fire last night spurred officials to suspect a connection between the blaze and the escape plan.
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United Press
N. J
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Prion
Eaid
Miners Die in Separate German U S Mine Fires
May 14 dispatch from Ridgway Pennsylvania reports that seven German miners were killed at the Dorstfield colliery near Gelsenkirchen after a cage mishap and shaft accident. A broken cable caused property loss estimated at $1,500 the night before.
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Ridgway Dortmund
Germany
Ridgway
Sec
Hyde & the Cage
Murphy Lumber Company
Dorstfield
Gelsenkirchen
Plotted to Seize Lindbergh by Norfolk Negotiators
Captain Frank H. Lackmann of the yacht Marcon, leading Norfolk negotiators, says kidnappers of the Lindbergh baby intended to abduct Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and would return the child safe for later payment. He notes Lindbergh was aboard on some cruises and that the yacht carried ammunition. He links the plot to those who obtained the Condon ransom and suggests the conspirators planned to seize Lindbergh and force him to retrieve his child.
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United Press
Worfolk
Frank H. Lackmann
Marcon
Norfolk
Ie Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lackmann
Goard the Maroon
Lind Perst
Lindbergh
Five Best Radio Entertainments Tonight
NBC network offers 9 30 first nighter and 10 00 slumber music with Louis Sobol. WABC CBS network features 9 15 Public Affairs Institute and 9 15 S Army Band concert. WEAF NBC network hosts 9 00 Dance Hour with Louis Sobol. WABC CBS network lists 9 15 Public Affairs Institute.
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WABC
CBS
WEAF
Louis Sobol
Public Affairs Institute
Trans Ocean Flier Safe On .5 May Rescue at Sea
A New Jersey flyer Reichers was plucked from furious Atlantic seas by Capt Geo. R. Fried and Chief Officer Harry Manning. The high seas rescue near Fastnet left Reichers with a broken nose and facial lacerations as Fried’s crew battled mist and fuel loss to save him aboard the Liberty aircraft.
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United Press
Roosevelt
New Yorks
Lew Reichers
New Jersey
America
Geo. R. Fried
Harry Manning
Fried-Manning
Reichers
Atlantic
Manning
Pheffer
Fastnet
Cape Clear
Ireland
Fried
Virignia
King George
Frank Battam
Cranford
Battam
New Orleans
Coast Guard hunts ship tied to Lindbergh kidnap case
On May 14 Coast Guard units in the Washington area sharpened a sea search for a ship linked to the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. Twenty four patrols and nightly radio links between ships bases and police centers are maintained as agents from the secret service and internal revenue bureau join the effort. Officials say clues may surface within 48 hours and consulates worldwide would report if asked.
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United Press
Washington
Coast Guard
New York City
Virginia
Stassavhiertt
Norfnle
Hidle
American Coast Guard
Coast Glued
Secret Service
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Intelligence al
Rimer L. Key
Ese
Adnapper Mirchist
Stats Department
Justice Department
Department
More Sign House Will Vote On Beer
Washington May 14 A Taftford House veteran bill taxing alcohol beer was assured a day for vote after 14 percent petition signatures. The measure would legalize a 2.75 alcoholic beer system with a three cent per pint tax. A petition vote is set for May 25 under House rules.
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J'Uonnve Dew
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