Arrival of Alienists Promised in Massie Trial
In Honolulu on April 22 the Massie case awaits two alienists from California to challenge the insanity defense of Lt. Thomas H Massie. Dr Joseph Catton and Dr Paul Bowers arrived to observe and testify as the trial resumes tomorrow.
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Honolulu
Thomas H. Massie
Navy
Joseph Kahahawai
John CC. Kelley
California
Judd
Joseph Catton
San Francisco
Winnie Ruth Judd
Phoenix
Paul Bowers
Los Angeles
Darrow Praises Massie Trial Scene Despite Fatally Shot
Clarence Darrow commented on the Massie case noting it was unlike any court scene he had seen. He said he was limp and unable to sleep after the incident as Kelley recalled his temper following Mrs Massie destroying a paper tied to differences with her husband. The prosecution sought a two day delay signaling the trial may extend into next week.
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Massie
Clarence Darrow
Defense
Darrow
Kelley
Congress examines Alabama election contest and banking inquiry
Congress hones in on the Bankheld-Heflin election contest from Alabama and questions brokers in a short selling inquiry. Appropriations panel hears Brown and Mills on the supply bill. Commerce subcommittee starts study of the intercoastal shipping act. House weighs naval appropriations. Bonus hearing continues before Ways and Means. Special committee studies government economy.
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Heflin
Alabama
Banking Committee
Appropriations Committee
Brown
Mills
Commerce
HOUSE
Ways and Means
Trial schedule notes delay to next week
The report notes that the trial would not finish before next week with Kelley saying he would need one day for rebuttal. Closing arguments by counsel and Judge Charlies are expected after the rebuttal as Davis' instructions to the jury loom.
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Kelley
Charlies
Davis
Bennie Griffin Granted 11th Hour Reprieve
The paper notes Bennie Griffin was granted a temporary respite until May 6 with the death date set for May 27 unless clemency is granted. Griffin, pleased, requested food and ate eagerly as Judge Frizzelle discusses new evidence and a possible stay to review it.
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Griffin
Frizzelle
Robert Gantt
Durham
Plymouth
Bernie Griffin
Rioting at Harvard Square prompts police action
In Harvard Square rubbish fires and overturned cars sparked a 3,000 strong crowd. Tear gas cleared the melee as police made multiple arrests of students and Cambridge residents. Gates were secured and reserves kept watch to prevent new trouble.
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Harvard Square
Brattle Square
Cambridge
College
Capone Seeks Stay To Postpone Leavenworth Trip
The Seventh Circuit stayed Capone’s commitment to the penitentiary allowing him to stay in Chicago jail for up to thirty days to file a petition for review with the Supreme Court. If the petition is submitted soon, the stay may extend while the court decides whether to grant a review. The timeline points to possible action next Monday and potential oral arguments later in the term.
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Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
Federal District Court
Leavenworth
Supreme Court
Capone
Newberry and Bozo battle to ten round draw in Hickory
In Hickory North Carolina Buster Newberry of ee 8 C and Battling Bozo of Birmingham Alabama fought a ten round draw. Jeff Eller from Lenoir knocked out Jack Odems of Mobile Alabama in a separate bout.
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Hickory
N. C
Buster Newberry
Japan vows to hold Manchuria and resist league pressure
Japanese officials assert continued control over Manchuria and oppose any nine power treaty action. They warn against League of Nations or Soviet Russia interference as Shanghai negotiations unfold and anti League forces push for non participation if Article XV is invoked.
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Manchuria
Far East
League of Nations
Soviet Russia
Japan
League
Committee of Nineteen
Shanghai
High Point Band Concert Draws Crowd Before NCW Contest
The High Point high school band practiced for statewide music contests at North Carolina College for Women. Maxwell E. James led the informal concert on North Main Street in Greensboro attracting several hundred spectators. The band marched from the school to Main Street for the performance and will compete statewide Friday on the NCW athletic field.
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High Point
North Carolina College For Women
Greensboro
North Main
Richardson Streets
Maxwell E. James
Main Street
North Carolina
Farmer Arrested for Wife's Death
A young farmer, Henry B. Elliott Jr., 19, was arrested on murder charges in the death of his 17 year old wife Ethel Elliott. A coroner's jury had ruled the death as death by own action after her stabbing at their home on April 6. Authorities say Governor Blackwood requested further investigation.
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Ate
C. L. Melton
Henry B. Elliott, Jr
Columbia
Blackwood
Melton
El-iott
Elliott
Washington Outlook for the Fall Campaign Brightens
Rodney Dutcher explains the GOP faces a hard, expectedly dull election path with no immediate economic upturn. Republicans pivot to Hoover defense, blaming Democrats for stagnation, while Democrats get little credit for past opportunities, risking weak opposition and strained messaging.
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Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Washington
Many Answers In Old Gold Contest
Thousands of entries daily pour into Old Gold contest headquarters on the twelfth day as $37 500 in 197 prizes attracts submissions from across the United States. Entries are stored in a vault each evening with access limited until the next morning. Contestants include both men and women sending rhymed entries and even an Old Gold Schnitzel Song.
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Old Gold Contest
United States
Two of Prison Trio Who Escaped Taken Again
Franklin North Carolina April 22 Two of three Macon county jail escapees were recaptured during the night Belton Waldroop 17 was seized by farmer Charlie Jacobs Waldroop had escaped on his first night after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the slaying of his uncle James Burch Roy Mason was captured by Sheriff A B Slagle and deputies George Mallonee and John Dills Bede Mack remained at large
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Franklin
N. C
Macon County
Belton Waldroop
Chariie Jacobs
Acquone
Waldroop
James Burch
Roy Mason
A. B. Slagle
George Mallonee
John Dills
Bede Mack
Bullet Wounds Man Six Times in Springfield Slaying
C H Harrison was shot six times in Springfield Missouri with bullets piercing both arms and both sides. The slayer, invoking unwritten law, was freed by a coroner's jury after the inquest.
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Springfield
C. H. Harrison
Morrison Denies Trust Alignment in North Carolina Campaign
Fayetteville April 22 Senator Cameron Morrison defended his record during a campaign speech denying any alignment with a trust or power company. He claimed he acts independently, wearing his own hat and taking orders from no one. Opponent Tom C. Bowie tied Morrison to McNinch’s anti Smith faction in the 1928 Hoover column shift.
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Fayetteville
Cameron Morrison
ecNineh
Federal Power Commission
McNinch
North Carolina
Hoover
Morrison
Gardner
Lee S. Overman
Tom C. Bowie
Bandit Killed in Detroit Gunfight Wounds Reported
Detroit April 22 One bandit was killed another probably mortally wounded and a patrolman was shot in the hip in a pistol fight early today Willis Irwin of Detroit was the dead bandit and Ben Mitchell was wounded in the abdomen he was taken to Receiving Hospital The wounded patrolman Charles F Boyson was also brought to Receiving Hospital his condition not considered serious
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Detroit
Willis Irwin
Detooit
Ben Mitchell
Charlies F. Bqyson
Seous
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