Condon Identifies Hauptmann as Lindbergh Kidnap Negotiator
Dr John F Condon testifies Hauptmann was the man behind the Lindbergh ransom handling describing first meeting in Van Cortlandt Park He says John asked if the baby was dead and claimed to be only a go between Condon recounts the letter about the sleeping suit and notes directing his actions The exchange ends with Condon offering care for a coughing Hauptmann as the case unfolds
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William A. Kiney
Associated Press
Flemington
N. J
John F
Jassie) Condon
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
John
Bronx
Mattle
Condon
van Cortlandt Park
Woodlawn Cemetery
Hauptmann
Jassie
Condon Identifies Hauptmann as John In Lindbergh Baby Case
Dr. John F. Condon testifies that Bruno Richard Hauptmann was the "John" he paid fifty thousand dollars as ransom for the Lindbergh baby. The witness takes the stand early in Hauptmann's murder trial following the trial's opening.
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Condon
Accuser
Associated Press
Flemington
N. J
John F
Jassie
Bruno
Richard Hauptmann
John
Charles August Lindbergh, Jr
Hauptmann
Tennessee River Falls to 72 Feet and Rainfall Totals
The Tennessee river gauge shows 72 feet with 1.29 inches of rain in the 24 hours to seven this morning. Tennessee forecasts mostly cloudy and cooler with possible light rain in the northwest, then Thursday fair and slightly colder. Alabama sees fair tonight and Thursday, with a touch warmer daytime readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Alabama
University extension course on character education at Hartselle
Dr Danelly teaches the University extension class on character education at Morgan County High School in Hartselle this Saturday January 12. Enrollment aims to rise and two extra Saturday afternoon periods will be added so solo enrollees can earn full course credits. The program targets teachers and non teachers interested in this study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danelly
Morgan County High School
Hartselle
Dannelly
Donnelly
Ousted Officials Reinstated Today
BATON ROUGE La Jan 9 Mayor V V Lamkin and two Alexandria La commissioners whose offices were declared vacant by Senator Huey P Long were re appointed today by Gov O K Allen to their posts under his dictatorship.
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Baton Rouge, la
V. V. Lamkin
Alexandria
Huey P. Long
O K. Allen
Decatur Chamber Marks Third Successful Year
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce wrapped up its third year at the Tuesday night annual meeting in the Junior Chamber hall. Roy Nash presided as retiring president. Gilbert White and J. W. Clapton presented reports on activities and finances. Dr. Erskine Chenault and Dr. R. A. Brown spoke on health efforts to open the Morgan County Tuberculosis Sanatorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decature Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Roy Nash
Lee Bidgood
Schoo of Commerce
University A
Smarhership
Decatur Pilot Club
Bob Hunter
Ira F. Hawkins
America
Bob Daniel
Order of Business
Nash
Gilbert White
J. W. Clapton
E. W. McLeod
Brown
Erskine Chenault
R. A. Brown
Morgan County
Daily to stage city yo-yo tournament for youths
The Daily announces a youth yo-yo tournament with 50 prizes led by a silver trophy. Open to Athens and Hartselle residents under 18, the event is set for Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Princess Theatre with Ben giving tricks and tips as youngsters practice.
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Ben
Princess Theatre
Athens
Hartselle
Temporary court order blocks TVA North Alabama action
The U S Court issues a temporary writ as Johnston seeks to annul TVA electrification arguing unconstitutionality. The order pauses further moves while city groups contest Alabama Power Co sales and TVA purchase plans after PWA loan approvals for Florence, Tuscumbia, and Sheffield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Administration
Tennessée Valley Authority
Alabama Power Co
Forney Johnston
TVA
North
Alabama
Grubb
Stockton Cocke
John E. Delaney, Jr
Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Florence
Three Men Shot During Rioting in Minneapolis
Police opened fire on about 300 garage mechanic strikers and supporters who attacked a large front window at the McDonald Gilfillan Motor Company. Claire Hogan of St Paul was wounded in the left leg and is hospitalized. Burns Powers and Everett Lindfors were also shot. Police guarded Hogan. officers denied firing on the crowd, saying they did not know the source of the shots.
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Minneapolis
Minn
McDonald-Gilfillan Motor Company
Claire Hogan
St. Pau
General Hospital
Burns Powers
Everett Lindfors
Movie Makers to Face Trust Suits
The Post-Dispatch reports DOJ seeks indictments from a federal grand jury in St Louis charging Sherman anti trust violations. The probe covers alleged monopolistic practices affecting virtually the entire U S moving picture industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
The
Post-Dispatch
Department of Justice
United States
Seven killed in Kentucky gunman siege and suicide
George Collett killed seven people and wounded one before dying by suicide rather than surrender in Copper Creek. The victims include Mrs Stella Collett and William Helton along with Howard Helton Lola Helton and Julian Borders. A land dispute and theft attempt preceded the violence.
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MT. Vernon
George Collett
Collett
Copper Creek
D C. Clark
Colett
Stella Collett
William Helton
Lola Helton
Howard Helton
Julian Borders
Crab Orchard
New Deal Fight Before Court Sets Tone in Capitol
In Washington on January 9 the Supreme Court hear s arguments over the validity of Roosevelt era money policies as Attorney General Cummings argues that Congress can ban gold payments despite the gold clause. The House debates annual supply bills totaling about 776.9 million for independent offices with White House and veterans funds. Speaker Burns predicts approval of a 4 billion lump sum for relief linking executive allocations to court rulings. Senate Foreign Relations Committee weighs America’s stance on the world court behind closed doors.
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Washington
New Deal
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Senate
House
Cummings
Congress
White House
Speaker Burns
Sevelt
Burns
Appropriations Committee
Alabama Legislature Gets Expanded News Coverage
The Alabama Capitol opens with full press coverage by A P Bureau and The Daily. William S Truly will report House actions while A F Mahan Jr covers the Senate, with a fast printer set up to speed transmissions.
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A. P. Bureau
Capitol
Alabama
Montgomery
Associated Press
The
Daily
William S. Truly
A. F. Mahan, Jr
Dothan Eagle
Senate
Senate panel backs world court pact with reservation
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted for American adherence to the world court but reserves against advisory opinions. Senator Robinson pledged to bring the issue to the Senate floor, saying the action "ratifies the Root-Hurst formula" for entry while keeping the 1926 reservation in effect.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Robinson
Senate
Hawkins Winner In Court Hearing
The Alabama court of appeals refused to require Judge A E Hawkins of DeKalb to recuse himself in contempt hearings involving two election commissioners and two election inspectors over the absentee ballot box from the November 6 election in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Court of Appeals
A. E. Hawkins
DeKalb Circuit Court
Accidental shotgun death silences Sapp youth
James Willard Sapp 17 of Moulton Route 2 died at Benevolent Society Hospital from a shotgun wound to the stomach suffered while hunting with two cousins. The hammer struck a stump causing discharge. Funeral set for 11 a m Thursday at Red Hill with Rev B E Byars. Parents Mr and Mrs J D Sapp and siblings endure double loss in 10 years.
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James Willard Sapp
Moulton
Route 2
Benevolent Society
Willard
Sapp
Elmer Sapp
Red Hill
B. E. Byars Offiare
J. D. Sapp
Buitt
Guy
Dean
Hardy Rutherford
Gladys Taylor
Decatur
Bedell Omrdy
Hillsboro
DeKalb House Contest Delayed Until Graves Inauguration
Alabama report says the credential committee will not settle the DeKalb county House race between Norman Whikes Republican and R L Tolbert Democrat until after Governor-elect Bibb Graves is inaugurated next Monday. The panel will count 241 absentee ballots stored in the sheriff's office. Miss Norma Dyar of Guntersville was elected secretary as expenses are paid by the state. Flint merchant G H McClellan, wounded recently, is back at home and improving.
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Montgomery
Ala
House Credentials Committee
Norman Whikes
R. L. Tolbert
DeKalb County
Bibb Graves
Fort Payne
Norma Dyar
Guntersville
Last-Minute Bulletins From Washington to Alabama
The U S Canadian commission to arbitrate the sinking of the rum runner I'm Alone off Louisiana in 1929 says the U S should apologize and pay Canada 25000. Spokesmen for striking workers at Richmond Hosiery Mills say a mill offer remains unsatisfactory as National Guardsmen prepare for a showdown. Knoxville moves to build a municipal power system with Hess and Barton winning a 197 575 bid and bids sought for the rest. Albany hunter W B Hutchinson faces a court for killing six deer with one shot. Alabama director Thad Holt notes December teacher salaries and delays in aid until late January.
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Washington
United States-Canadian Commission
Louisiana
United States
Canada
Rossville
Richmond
National
Atlanta
W. B. Hutchinson
Albany
Georgia
Zach Cravey
Montgomery
Ale
Thad Holt
Alabama
Fourth Mystery Deaths Baffle Limestone Officers
A Limestone coroner's jury probes the death of Audrey Jolly found near Piney Ridge Creek. Officials report a pattern of four mysterious deaths since November 7 in Mooresville area as investigators seek a possible roaming killer or violent act with no solid leads.
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Audrey Jolly
Mooresville
Maniac
Sota
Jolly
Piney Ridge Creek Bridge
Decatur-Mooresville
A. J. Backer
Griggsby Griffis
Gan
Limestone
Aus
Mra J. E. Morgan
Medford
Maas
Sheffield
Southern Railway
Morgan
Pallmas
Claude Clark
Decatur
Clark
Suddey
W. I. Stephens
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John F. Condon
Dean Lee Bidgood
Banniza
Junior
U. S
Johnston
Joh
Alabama Power C
Miosis Plante
Tennessee Valley Authority
Geo. Collett
General Cummings
U. K.’s Court
Hawkins
Dekalb
G. H. McClellan
Flint
Knoxville
Tenn
Ity
Hess and Barton, Electrical Contractors
Pittsburgh
W. W. Mynatt
Limestone County
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