The Vultures Gather and Hauptmann Case Debate
The piece rebuts political opportunism surrounding Bruno Hauptmann's parole prospects in the Lindbergh kidnap case. It condemns public publicity as a tool for selfish motives, urges adherence to court judgments, and warns against sensationalism by Jersey politicians. It also emphasizes fire prevention awareness during Prevention Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
U. S. Supreme Court
New Jersey Parole Board
New Jersey
Hauptmann
Jersey
Flemington
Carol Meets Miranda Van Cleve in a Tense Morning
In a tense breakfast scene at the Van Cleve home, Carol Kennedy meets Miranda Van Cleve who declares a plan to impose control and test Carol’s independence. Miranda probes Carol’s past, money, and work with Dr. Harding as the aunt hints at restrictions and a looming “persecution complex.”
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Carol
Miss van Cleve
Horton van Cleve
Miranda
Katie
van Cleve
Pleane
Horton
Perkins
Horton- van Cleve
Nike
Timou
Ike
Cheriah
Misa ‘van Cleve
Carol Kennedy
Franda
Dr. Harding
Carolyn
Misa van
Cleve
Ana
Tata
Mirenan
Carota Gase
Fire prevention basics from Beckley fire marshal talk
A Beckley Post-Herald piece stresses fire safety through knowledge. It argues most fires are caused by ignorance and that prevention is simple, affordable, and within reach of every resident, needing only a half hour of discussion with a fire marshal.
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Beckley Post-Herald
Varl
The
Board of Fire Underwrit
City sales tax fate hinges on state supreme court
The West Virginia Supreme Court may decide if municipalities can levy sales taxes. A Huntington challenge in Cabell County questions the constitutionality of a gross sales tax, with Charleston and others joined. The case raises statewide policy concerns about municipal financing, consumer costs, and potential chaotic tax competition.
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State Supreme Court
West Virginia
Circuit Court of
Cabell County
Huntington
Charleston
Supreme Court
Grade Crossing Casualties in West Virginia Rise
The Clarksburg Exponent reports rising grade crossing deaths and injuries in central West Virginia. Through 1935, fatalities and injuries climbed from 1929 peaks, with automobile registrations rebounding and more crossings lacking protection. Officials seek stronger crossing protection programs to curb the toll.
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Clarksburg
Exponent
West Virginia
Ethiopian peace plan stalls sanctions as Italy advances
Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie rejects coercion and warns against rewarding violence while League of Nations members debate extending penalties on Italy. Britain and France maneuver for time, with Moscow and Ankara opposing concessions seen as weakening Ethiopia. Geneva indicates no immediate date to extend penalties amid peace proposals.
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Pein
Italy
League
Ethiopia
Haile Selassie
Dessye
Havis
London
George
Eritrea
Empire of Haile Selassie
Russia
Turkey
Samuel Hoare
Pierre Laval
France
Egypt
Russie
Tag Aly
Britain
Mussolini
Geneva
Duce
Addis
Labor Party Talk Sparks AFL Split Rumor
Washington dispatch reports Charles P. Stewart detailing William Z. Lewis of the United Mine Workers preparing a push for an independent labor party. The AFL will not back such a move, while Lewis contends industrial unionism could yield up to 40 million votes.
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Central Press
Washington
Charles P. Stewart
Washington, D.C
Whi
John L
Lawis
United Mine ‘Workers of Attetlearé
Hia
American ‘Federation, of Labor
National Labor Party
Pennsylvania
Arith
A. B. of L
Lewis
Mariah
A. F. OF L
A. F of L
Such & Movement
Federation of Craft
Canniot
Leslae
Bichel” Central Press
Wester New York
United States
Gregsville
Til
Ieee Gas Eee
Hation
Umea
World powers weigh new four nation pact and regional shifts
Reports from Rome and Paris speak of a possible four power framework with Germany joining France Britain and Italy. Egypt under King Fuad returns to self government as Nessim Pasha cabinet resists resignation amid nationalist pressure. Mussolini aims to intensify Ethiopian campaign as Italy seeks stronger bargaining leverage. Grid board meets as Charleston high school names all state team.
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Enetente
Germany
France
Britain
Italy
Fuad
Egypt
Tewfik Nessim Pasha
Charleston
High School
The Lindbergh Case Developments and Alumni Meeting
Reports from Trenton on Hauptmann review denial and clemency debate. Governor Hoffman and defense teams pursue appeals as new evidence surfaces, while correctional officials prepare for execution timing. Also notes alumni association nominations and upcoming banquet plans.
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Trenton
N. J
Washington
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Jistice Thomas. Trenchard
Hauptmann
Flemington
Curry
Tai
Harold G
Hoffman
Condon
New York
Candy Truck Thief Hunted After Pleasant Report
Polly Jones hitchhiked to Raymond City to report a stolen candy truck. Police hunt nine suspects with a sweet tooth after the theft.
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Pleasant
Dec
Polly Jones
Raymond City
Unclear text item on two figures and bodies
Fragmentary OCR notes reference two individuals and a body but lack clear names dates places or events. The readable bits suggest a report about unidentified remains and people involved, requiring full transcription to establish facts and context.
Famous Bridge Tomb Contract by E V Shepard
Fragmentary text discusses a bridge contest or contract game led by E V Shepard and mentions Mr James W Crosby. The garbled lines reference a defense and a play sequence with terms like West and declared results, but readable content is limited and uncertain.
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EV. Shepard
Bridge hands and misplayed contracts in a tricky deal
A fragmentary bridge report describes declarer using Q and J of spades while West refuses to cover. East discards a diamond on a trump lead, three clubs are won by declarer, and the defense ends with one remaining diamond. The narration mentions doubled stakes and a tense sequence as players struggle to fulfill the contract amid miscounts and misplays.
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Declarer
West
East
Elvis
South
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