Wynekoop seeks mistrial due to ill health in murder case
Dr. Alice L. Wynekoop filed a petition with Judge Joseph B. David asking for a mistrial because of her fragile health. The defense said withdrawal of a juror or temporary halt could end the trial, with Wynekoop returning to jail to await improvement for a possible new trial.
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Chicago
Alice L. Wynekoop
Joseph B. David
Milton Smith
David
Alice
Wynekoop
Car Crash Fatal for Carlisle Cockrell Near Asheville
Carlisle Cockrell, 25, of Greenwood, Illinois, was fatally injured when his car collided with a truck near Asheville late last night. Burlington police report a burglary at Bob Woody’s home during a family gathering, with $240 stolen from a J. O. U. A. M. talent school play proceeds.
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Asheville
Carlisle Cockrell
Greenwood
8. C
Here
Burlington
Bob Woody
Japan to demand fleet parity in new naval programs
Chairman Vinson of the naval committee told the House that Japan will press for a fleet as large as the United States when current treaties lapse. He urged approval of a $3.88 billion United States naval building program to meet that potential demand.
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Washington
Vinson
Naval Committee
Japan
America
United States
Byrnes Introduces Anti Lobbying Bill
Senator Byrnes of South Carolina introduces a bill to bar members of Congress from lobbying before government departments. The proposal seeks to curb influence and set new ethics standards for federal officials.
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Washington
Congress
Byrnes
D-Sc
Committee Approves Nomination of U.S. Attorneys for North Carolina
The committee approved Marcus Erwin for the Western District of North Carolina and James C. Carr for the Eastern District, advancing both nominations in the U.S. attorney selection process.
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Marcus Erwin
U.S
Western
North Carolina
James C. Carr
North
Caro
Seek Sankey Again In Hunt For Abductors Of Bremer
Federal authorities renew a long pursuit for Verne Sankey in Denver on charges tied to the kidnap slaying of Charles Boett in Denver. Bremer of St Paul is named in the investigation as authorities intensify nationwide efforts.
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Sankey
Washington
Edward G. Bremer
St. Paul
Verne Sankey
Denver
Kidne
Charles Boett
Senate hears Rogers push for dollar devaluation to spur business
Professor James H. Rogers, a presidential monetary adviser, told the senate banking committee that the administration plan to devalue the dollar would permit an inflation of credit from 8.7 billion to 17.5 billion dollars. He said this could boost business but also risk restrictions in other areas.
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Washington
James H. Rogers
Senate Banking Committee
Eighth Fire In A Day Destroys Home In Mebane
In Mebane on January 22 eight fires were reported in one day. Jesse Ray found fires in closets drawers and on walls before the eighth blaze destroyed the house. Ray denied any gypsy curse but said bad luck seemed to cling to the home.
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Mebane
Jesse Ray
Ray
Astor Engagement to Miss Gillespie Called Off
New York report says the engagement of John Jacob Astor III and Miss Eileen Gillespie has been broken by the Gillespie parents. The couple had planned a February wedding at St Thomas Church on Fifth Avenue. Astor, son of the Titanic victim, recently inherited over 10 million dollars from his father.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Eileen
S. Gillespie
Lawrence L. Gillespie
Miss Gillespie
St. Thomas’ Church
Fifth Avenue
Astor
Madeline Force Astor Dick
Enzo Fiermonte
William K. Dick
Young Astor
Clemson College official leaves for Farm Credit work
B A Rue sell, assistant agricultural economist at Clemson College, has obtained a leave of absence to engage in work with the Farm Credit Administration.
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Goers
FCA
Clemson College
G. C
B. A. Ruesell
Farm Credit Administration
Cotton Checks Spartanburg Farmers Start Distribution
Spartanburg county farmers began receiving about 250 cotton option benefit checks today, distributed by County Agent W. H. Stallworth, as reported from Spartanburg S and S, S. C. on January 22.
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Spartanburg
S&s. C
Spartanburg County
W. H. Stallworth
Vallee Drops Action Against Rudy in New York
Fay Webb Vallee ended a New York supreme court suit to enforce a separation with husband Rudy Lee orchestra leader. Justice McGeehan would hear a motion to restrain California divorce action while Samuel Gottlieb argued. Vallee contends misrepresentation and seeks to void the $100 weekly settlement.
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Vallee
Rudy
New York
McGeehan
California
Supreme Court
Isidor Wasservogel
Justice Wasservogel
House Committee Reports Navy Is Near Pact Limits
The House appropriations committee reported a $284 747 000 naval supply bill and says current construction will meet London treaty limits in all combatant categories. Admiral Standley urged larger enlisted forces while warning of costs, with projected manpower and ship shortfalls at year end 1935.
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London
House Appropriations Committee
William H. Standley
Naval Operations
Navy
Admiral Stadley
Roosevelt
United States
Standley
West Virginia
Maryland
Tennessee
Sixty Cent Dollar Passes House Amid Roosevelt Control
In Santa Monica on January 21 the sixty cent dollar passed the House by nine to one. Commentary questions the source of the lone vote and suggests Roosevelt remains sole money controller. Observations note Japan’s stance on Manchukuo and a light remark about a radio announcer's marriage.
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Santa Monica
Cal
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Japan
Graham
Tobacco heiress Doris Duke letter denies guards
New York January 22. Assistant Chief Inspector John J. Sullivan said a foreign language letter mentioning Doris Duke had been translated and found to contain no threats. He denied reports that detectives had been assigned to guard her.
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New York
John J. Sullivan
Police Department
Doris Duke
Miss Duke
Grari
Jeffress Heads to Chicago for Road Builders Convention
Raleigh Jan 22 E B Jeffress chairman of the state highway and public works commission travels to Chicago to address the national convention of road builders during the American road builders show Wednesday.
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Raleigh
E. B. Jeffress
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Chicago
Road Builders
Bremer Kidnaping Case Still Hushed In St Paul
Police and Bremer family members showed renewed activity amid hints the Bremer kidnapers may be ready for ransom talks. Walter Magee, key contact, was missing and Adolph Bremer suspected as possible middleman at the Jacob Schmidt Brewing Co as investigators press for a payment rendezvous after 128 hours without word from the abductors.
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Paul
Bremer
Edward G. Bremer
Walter Magee
Bremers
Adolph Bremer
Magee
Commercia
Public Fishing By CWA Facilities Is Urged By Etheridge
R Bruce Etheridge director of conservation and development urged expanded public fishing waters in North Carolina as part of the federal emergency work program. He cited abandoned millponds and lakes suitable for repair and stocking under public ownership to access CWA or PWA funds, emphasizing central and western regions.
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Raleigh
Bruce Etheridge
North Carolina
Etheridge
CWA
PWA
U S Counsel Seeks To Free Countrymen In Palma
Four Americans held in Palma Mallorca face six months and a day jail terms after a military court verdict. U S Ambassador Claude Bowers met with Spanish officials as the embassy seeks clemency for Clinton B. Lockwood Roger Mead Edmund Blodgett and Rutherford Fullerton. Governor Mament said release hinges on clemency. a pardon is expected within a day or so.
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Madrid
Palma
Mallorca
United States
Claude Bowers
Clinton B. Lockwood
West Springfield
Mass
Roger F. Mead
New York
Edmund A. Blodgett
Stamford
Conn
Juan Mament
Supreme Court
Spain
Rutherford Fullerton
Columbus
Fullerton
Diplomats of Americas Hold Confab in Washington
Latin American diplomatic corps met at the White House as President Roosevelt signaled readiness to recognize Cuba's Mendieta regime. Secretary Hull said U S recognition would hinge on the regime's popular backing and ability to maintain order, with formal act anticipated soon.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Central
South America
Cuba
Mendieta
White House
Hull
United States
Colombia
Mexico
Roosevelt and Johnson discuss protection of small enterprises by NRA
President Roosevelt meets with General Hugh S. Johnson to review NEA protections for small businesses. Johnson suggests testing the law before adding amendments and defends the NRA complaint process. Richberg accompanies Johnson at the White House.
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Roosevelt
Johnson
NRA
Washington
Hugh 8
NEA
White House
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Johnson Fed
Senator Nye
R-Nd
Nye
Richberg
Brooklyn Boss McCooey Dies At 69 In Politics Shock
John H. McCooey longtime Brooklyn Democratic leader dies at 69 from heart disease. His passing ends a Tammany aligned era as Brooklyn political sway shifts toward Roosevelt supporters and a state party alignment. McCooey served on the Democratic national committee and led Brooklyn politics for decades. The loss comes as reform and factional changes ripple through New York City governance.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
John H. McCooey
Democratic Party
McCooey
Tammany Hall
Tammany
New York City
Roosevelt
Democratic State
Fiorella LaGuardia
John P. O’brien
New York
Democratic National Committee
Greenville protest over CWA job allotment by Legion post
A committee from the James F. Daniel American Legion post in Greenville has been appointed to protest Greenville county’s small CWA job allotment. The action reflects local concern over federal relief work distribution.
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Greenville
S. C
James F. Daniel American Legion
Greenville County
CWA
Witnesses Held in Girl's Death at Elkin
Elkin January 22 two men were held as material witnesses in the December 30 slaying of 18 year old Leota Childress of Wilkes county. Ray Johnson and Bud Martin of Jonesville were taken into custody. Smoot, held on a murder charge, is connected to the case. Investigators probe possible ties to a May 1927 death linked to the Tilleys.
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Tilley
Johnson
Andrew Smoot
Smoot
Virginia
Clyde
Luther Tilley
W. B. Somers
Andrew Eldridge
Tilleys
Here
Leota
300 Armed Men To Patrol New Orleans Election Day
New Orleans January 22 300 armed men will patrol election day under orders from an arbitration committee with seven citizens from all factions enforcing orderly voting. Mayor Walmsley and Huey Long rivals backed the arbitration while regular police must not wear partisan badges and alcohol sales near booths are banned. Four mayoral candidates approved the accord: Walmsley Francis Williams John Klorer and Herbert Homes.
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New Orleans
T. Semmes Walmsley
Huey P. Long
O. K. Allen
Long
Mayor Walmsley
Regular Organization
Francis Williams
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Greece
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Athens
Panayoti Tsaldaris
Samuel Insull, Sr
Chicago Utilities Opera
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Flatbush
Appropriations Committee
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