Strange Case in New York Deepens Mystery of Missing Woman
News from New York reveals a murky case surrounding missing Agnes Turverson. Captain Ivan Poderjay is alleged to have courted multiple women including a widowed concert violinist while pursuing Turverson, with police probing his entanglements and attempts to involve her father in business plans. Detroit reports link to a trunk murder case and fingerprint comparisons at a distant post.
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New York
Megro
Ivan Poderjay
Agnes Turverson
Poderjay
Miss Turverson
Busiess
Detroit
Vienna
Eugene Lerong
Agnes ‘Tutverson
Leroy
Catherine) Mn
New York Express
Alienation Suit Starts Next Monday in Preston County
Kingwood June 21 Second trial of the $50 000 alienation of affections suit brought by David Shaffer against George A Caton is scheduled to begin Monday morning in the Preston County circuit court Both principals reside in Grant district Shaffer claims in his declaration that his wife Nellie Shaffer conducted improper relations at their Clifton Mills home during July 1931 The first trial in 1932 ended in disagreement and was recessed for months Witnesses and jurors will be present though Shaffer has summoned 15 witnesses and ten or 11 witnesses are anticipated Attorneys Frank B Parrack I R Mattingly and C P Wilhelm represent Shaffer with Joe V Gibson for Caton. Caton is the brother of Mrs Eve? er who was convicted In court of the murder Michael at Clifton Mills Continued on page two
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Kingwood
David Shaffer
George A. Caton
Preston County
Grant District
Shaffer
Nellie
Clifton Mills
Frank B. Parrack
I. R. Mattingly
C. P. Wilhelm
Caton
Joe V. Gibson
Evejer
Michael
Catholic Bishops Demand Clean Shows From Movies
Four bishops of the Roman Catholic Church met industry representatives in Cincinnati to press for a clean-up of films deemed malicious. Archbishop John T. McNicholas hosted the talks, with bishops Cantwell Noll Boyle and J E Breen among the attendees. A source says 200000 signatures have been gathered in the Cincinnati archdiocese for the League of Decency.
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Cincinnati
John T. McNicholas
League of Decency
John T. Cantwell
Los Angeles
John F. Noll
Fort Wayne
Ind
Hugh Boyle
Pittsburgh
J. E. Breen
Wee
United States
Authorities Continue Inquiry Into Slaying
Washington, June 21 Officials pursue further inquiry into the death of George C. Manis a night club entertainer with George H Bartholomew wrestling coach at Washington and Jefferson College held in jail as investigators probe possible blackmail claims by Manis Bartholomews counselor Robert E Burnside said a hearing will be waived while Bartholomew remains in custody in connection with the case
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Washington
George H. Bartholomew
W. and J. College
George C. Manis
Robert E. Burnside
Bartholomew
Manis
Lawyer Ivory Dies as Jury Deliberates Case in Pittsburgh
Centralia Michigan June 21 Robert Ivory of Pittsburgh chief defense attorney in the assault trial of 19 year old Tom Davis was found dead in the Carlyle hotel hallway. Coroner Timmerman said heart attack the cause. Inquest scheduled later. Davis faced assault with intent to kill a deputy sheriff.
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Centralia
Robert 8. Ivory
Pittsburgh
Tom Davis
Carlyle
B. J. Timmerman
C&t
Ivory
Trends
Davis
Abandoned Deering Plant Fire Rips Through Chicago
Fire crews battled a blaze at the abandoned twenty six acre Deering plant of International Harvester Company. Sparks from a blowtorch used in dismantling a building are believed to have started the fire. Several structures were destroyed before flames were checked at noon yesterday in Chicago.
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Chicago
Deering
International Harvester Company
Two New Forest Parks Planned in West Virginia
Charleston June 21 The state conservation commission seeks Interior approval for two forest parks along Cheat River in Preston County and Cacapon Mountain in Morgan County Each park would include camp grounds trails cabins bathing pools and an administration building The Preston site spans 2500 acres near Dawson Camp and Chest River while the Morgan site covers 4300 acres of Cacapon Mountain Construction calls for about 25000 in fritgeritite per park funded by the federal government with CCC labor.
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Charleston
State Conservation Commission
Department of the Interior
Cheat River
Preston County
Cacapon Mountain
Morgan County
Chest River
Dawson Camp
National Guard
Frygeritite
CCC
City to sue bondsman over waterworks fund shortage
City officials announce steps to recover 1632.69 from United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. as payment dispute over Kunst bond triggers possible suit. Audit earlier found discrepancies in water accounts. Kunst’s bond covered 20000. Clerk Copp was acquitted of embezzlement charges.
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Grafton
J Fred V. Kunst
Charles ©. King
P. H. Hardin
State Tax Commissioner
Gene W. Ford
Ees Sat
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Baltimore
Kunst
Baltimore Company
William Copp
Gold clause abrogation held legal in federal ruling
Federal district judge Charles B. Faris ruled Public Resolution No. 10 valid and the gold clause unenforceable, upholding congressional action abrogating gold payments. The Missouri Pacific Railroad bonds are to be paid at face value in current U.S. money, not gold coin. The decision, about $90 to $125 billion in bonds, is likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court.
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St. Louis
United States
Charles B. Paris
Missouri Pacific Railroad
United States Supreme Court
Faris
Notorious "225" Club Fire Ties to Capone Associates
A carelessly discarded cigarette started a blaze at the swanky "225" Club in Chicago near North Side. Damage to fixtures is estimated at $1,000 after a revue with invited guests preceding the club's formal opening. Police mingled with guests amid rumors of former Capone associates attending.
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Chicago
Near North Side
Jack McGurn
Po- Uce
al Capone
Three seek vacancy as street and water commissioner
Three men have filed applications with the city commissioners for appointment to the street and water commissioner post, left vacant by W. P. Withers. The group includes Roy Warne, John L. Robinson, and Leo Faust. A meeting on Monday, June 25, may name a successor to serve the unexpired term ending March 31, 1933, with a $1200 yearly salary.
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W. P
Withers
Charles O. King
Roy Warne
John L. Robinson
Leo Faust
City Council
Kunst
King
Fred W. Kunst
NRA Gypped Druggists Declares Postwar Policy
Baltimore June 21 L V Johnson president of the Maryland Pharmaceutical Association told delegates at the 52nd annual NRA convention that the NRA had taken their business for a ride. He said a retail drug code was denied and that pharmacists views were sidelined by young NRA reformers. He criticized the New Deal for tying employment to an odd mix of misfits.
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Baltimore
L. V. Johnson
Maryland Pharmaceutical Association
NRA
Johnson
Egypt
Pirates Free British and Japanese From Hideout
Chinese pirates who captured eight hostages including six Englishmen and one Japanese released them after British aircraft strafed the pirates swampy delta hideout near the Yellow River. The Japanese legation confirmed the release of the Japanese hostage.
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Shanghai
Shuntien
Yellow River
Fifty Shopmen Called To Work At Benwood
Fifty B and O shopmen are recalled to the Benwood McMechen shops this week to serve as carmen. The repair force is the largest here since the downturn, as officials begin a maintenance program ahead of expected higher business later in the year. Indications of increased traffic have spurred the staffing rise.
Will Become Business Court to Protect Little Fellows
Washington reports a government shift to empower the federal trade commission as a business court to speed decisions on unfair practices. The change redefines the commission’s role, moving from inquiry and complaint to judicial function, with the NRA involved to smooth procedural conflicts. The move aims to shield the "little fellow" from oppression by large concerns.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
NRA
Roosevelt
Smail Bi
Vege
Louisiana plans revival of famous old state lottery
Baton Rouge June 21 The Ways and Means Committee backed a bill to amend the Constitution to allow a state run lottery for revenue purposes only. Representative Gilmore, aligned with Huey P. Long’s administration, urged approval noting voters want to spend money that way. The article continues with further details.
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Baton. Rouge
Louisiania
Gilmore
How Brainy Is Brain Trust In The Election
President Roosevelt praised the brain trust in a New Haven speech as supporters see it shaping the fall campaign. Mills in New York charged a planned economy with surrender. Republicans and Democrats debate the brains behind the New Deal, with Sen Dickinson calling it a major campaign topic. Tugwell silent as readers await further comment.
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D. Harold Oliver
Washington
Pres
Roosevelt
New Haven
Ogden Mills
New York
Sen
Dickinson
Iowa
Tugwell
Sen. Lewis
Derfiocrat
Illinois
New Democracy
Pilot Takes All Blame In Ship Tragedy
Stavanger Norway June 21 A young officer was hailed as hero for the wreck of the Dresden, a 14 000 ton Nazi excursion steamer carrying 1000 Germans. The ship struck a rock, sank near Hardanger, four women died and many passengers were injured. The officer claimed sole responsibility for the tragedy as the ship went to the bottom.
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Koperviks Carmoy Island
Norway
Taco
Dresden
Possi
Stavanger
Hardanger
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Henry T. Rainey
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Allen Treadway
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J. R. Brackett
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