Mysterious Old Man Places Bruno in Hopewell Gold Payment Abrogation
Washington January 8 The Supreme Court began hearings on five cases challenging Congresss suspension of gold payments The government argues the action threatens solvency of citizens local governments and national stability The cases involve 90 to 125 billion dollars in securities Norman C Norman of New York sues Baltimore & Ohio rail line for 22 50 in gold or 39 10 in currency backing a 1000 gold bond and other plaintiffs follow the gold standard challenge continued on page four
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Argu
Ition
Homer Cummings
Norman C. Norman
New York
Baltimore & Ohio Rail
U.S. Faces Court Challenge Over New Deal Controls
Washington dispatch notes the Supreme Court striking down key provisions of state and federal control laws under the National Industrial Recovery Act. Senator Adams and Ickes discuss implications for agricultural programs, warning future delegations may face reversal and legal scrutiny.
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Supreme Court
Tol Hill
Adams
D-Cole
Reilly Maps Out Defense for Accused Hauptmann
Defense chief Edward J. Reilly outlined a three part strategy in Hauptmann’s case. He aims to establish an alibi, challenge handwriting on ransom notes, and link prior witnesses to the Lindbergh baby theft. Reilly intends to name four alleged guilty parties while denying Hauptmann’s any role in murder or ransom.
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Pat M’grady
Wilmington
Edward J. Reilly
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Reilly
Hauptmann
Bronx
Scotland
Whateley
Oliver Whateley
Lindbergh
Elsie Whateley
Violet Sharpe
Francis A. Kelly
John F. Condon
Jassie
Sixteen Die in Train Wreck Near Leningrad
Moscow reports sixteen killed and 67 injured in a Sunday collision of two express trains 130 miles south of Leningrad. Soviet officials say investigators will prosecute those responsible and may execute officials and workers at Turbine station after arrests of the dispatcher and many trainmen.
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Moscow
Leningrad
Three Way Senate Race and Speaker Fight Reignite
Charleston W Va Jan 8 A tight three cornered race for president of the senate and a two way contest for speaker of the house emerged from pre caucus conferences. Hodges Fleming and Henderson lead the senate bid while Ward Wylie competes for speaker with Ralph Hiner claiming strength for another term.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
House
Charles E. Hodges
Morongalia
Dan B. Fleming
Pleasants
Louis A. Henderson
Deddridge
A. G. Mathews
Calhoun
Ward Wylie
Wyoming County
Hinev
Ralph M. Hiner
Pendleton County
Wylie
Rush D. Holt
Washington
P-1
Kump
Street Urchin Outsmarts Justice Agents in Parade Incident
In Philadelphia on a cold January day a street urchin tricks H. Gee Harvey, head of the justice department bureau, by selling a cheap basket stand that collapses as Harvey steps on it. The boy flees after Harvey demands his dime back amid a crowded parade scene.
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Philadelphia
H. Gee. Harvey
Department of Justice
Harvey
Mexican church state clash sparks student riots in Mexico City
About 1,500 students clashed with Red Shirt youths near their headquarters in Mexico City as church leaders denounced the government's education program. Five students were shot and five more were injured amid smashed windows and a torn flag. The protest continued with calls for the resignation of Thomas.
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Clark Lee
Associated Press
Mexico
D. F
Red Shirt
Red Shirts
Thomas
Olivio Fined for Beer Selling on Sunday at Tony's Place
Tony Olivio owner of Tony's Place on U S Route 50 was fined 10 by Mayor Charles D King after pleading guilty to selling beer on Sunday. He was arrested Sunday by city patrolmen as part of a countywide enforcement of the Sabbath ordinance.
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Hhis
Tony Olivio
Tony
Charles D. King
Olivia
Otis Bartlett
King
Edward Lyons
Lonaconing
Maryland
Barrett Street
Clarence Sillman
John Moran
Lyons
Quick Action On Budget Is Leaders Hope
Washington reports Democratic leaders expect President Roosevelt's 4 billion plan to shift unemployment relief to jobs will pass swiftly. Some oppose lump sum funding prefer targeted projects while western Progressives seek higher relief wages. despite dissent, Democrats back the plan with large majorities. Speaker and committee actions anticipated as the House begins consideration.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Uimp
Barbour County Jury Finishes January Work
Barbour county grand jury returned ten felony and two misdemeanor indictments finishing sessions in Philippi. Upcoming chancy cases and juror lists are announced for January 14 to 18 with multiple State cases including bastardy and felonies. The federal effort to bring Newriver case before the Supreme Court is noted as the DOJ seeks jurisdiction over navigable streams.
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John C. Carpenter
Philippi
Barbour County
Herbert W. Dent
Taylor- Barbour
Ye Dan
Enoch Croston
W. M. Bolyard
Jeony
Eunice Anderson
Glenn Wentz
Floyd Keene
Branson Webster
T. H Laie
Alex Mayle
Dorsey Mayle
Blanche Isner
Howard Mitchell
Philmers
Washington
Newriver
United States Supreme Court
Biggs
Department of Justice
Charleston
W. Va
McClintic
George W. McClintic
United States
Electru’Metallurgical Company
New Kanawha Power Company
Union Carbide & Carbon Company
New York
New
Kanawha
Defies Police in Raid Ends in Man’s Death in New York
In mid town New York a man identified as Andrew Alexander, a machinist, was shot and killed after he defied two patrolmen during a vice raid. He attacked Patrolman Joseph Castro with a chair, sparking a chase that ended with the fatal shooting. Seven men and two women were found in the apartment.
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New York
Andrew Alexander
Joseph Castro
Alexander
Castro
Smith Pushes Old Age Pension Bill as Senate No. 1
Senator Earl H. Smith of Marion introduces a plan to grant pensions to residents over 65 who have lived in the state at least ten years and need aid. The measure mirrors a proposal he offered in the previous session as the legislature prepares to convene.
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Charleston
Earl H. Smith
Marion
Man testifies Hauptmann seen in auto with ladder
Amandus Hockmuth testified Hauptmann was seen in a car carrying a ladder near Hopewell on the night of March 1, 1932, the Lindbergh baby kidnapping date. He identified the Bronx carpenter as the man between a state trooper and a man in a white shirt. The witness described the car as dirty green and showed a shaken, trembling voice during cross examination.
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William A. Kinney
Associated Press
Flemington
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hopewell
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
Amandus Hockmuth
van Dyke
Hauptmann
Bronx
Fintger
David T. Wilentz
Edward J. Reilly
Hockmuth
Wilentz
Long Promotes Dictatorship Utopia in Louisiana
Washington reports Senator Huey P. Long described his Louisiana dictatorship as a utopia in response to charges the state lacks a republican government. He claimed state laws for his utopia were voted by Louisianans who named him head of the Democratic party. Long attacked Roosevelt administration persecution and criticized New Orleans grand jury personnel over income tax indictments against friends. He pledged to avoid patronage amid hostile observers, with crowded galleries applauding at times.
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Washington
Jan
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Women’s Committee of
Senate
Roosevelt
Jana
New Orleans
Long
Hool
Croc
Jim Farley
House
Ramsay Wins Place on House Judiciary Group
Washington January 8 two West Virginia congressmen won committee slots in the new House. George W Johnson of Parkersburg secured a seat on the appropriations committee while Robert L Ramsay of Follansbee joined the judiciary committee. Johnson was named to the appropriations subcommittee overseeing federal expenditures for the District of Columbia.
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Ramsay
Washington
West Virginia
Congress
George W. Johnson
Parkersburg
Appropriations Committee
Robert Li
Follansbee
Judiciary
Johnson
Russie Or
Columbia
National Capital
Lindbergh to Get Back Part of Ransom Money
Flemington New Jersey January reports say police recovered at least fourteen thousand five hundred ninety dollars of the Lindbergh ransom. The case centers on Bruno Hauptmann and the disposition of the fifty thousand dollar payment. If Hauptmann is acquitted the state would use the money in an indictment for extortion.
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Lindbergh
Hauptmann
Flemington
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh
Bronx
Bruno Rich
Hai
JafsieMystery Man In Big Lindbergh Trial
Dr John F Condon the Lindbergh ransom intermediary known as Jafsie remains an enigma as he faces the witness stand in Flemington New Jersey. Prosecutors plan to limit his time on the stand awaiting witnesses and possible further testimony while he remains secluded in Trenton.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Flemington
N. J
John F. Condon
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Prom’ Ucator
Dr. Condon
Trenton
Bronx
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Jafsie) Condon
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Mystery Man
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