Ex convict held for seven extortion attempts
The article identifies an extortion case in New York tied to a suspect named Wagner and a writer using the alias "John" who extorted A. E. Distelhurst. Wagner was arrested in Manhattan after investigators traced ransom notes to him via the FBI crime lab. The Distelhurst family doubts Wagner is the writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Paul
New York
Hoover
Wasner
Federal Bureau
Crime Laboratory
Wagner
Hilding
Brooklyn
Monroe Towt
Washville
Tenn
John
A. E. Distelhurst
Othy ‘Ann
Alfred Otto Wagner
Manhattan
J. Edgar Hoover
Justice Department
Bureau of Ivestigation
Distelhurst
Ooklyn
Balloon Expedition Collapse Delays Historic Flight
The balloon top fabric failed during gondola attachment at the cliffside launch site. Officials planned to reconstruct the accident and inspect fabric inch by inch to determine the cause. The helium bag had been inflated to one eighth capacity to allow sun expansion.
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G. W. Money
U. S. Army Air Corps
Scott Field
Tll
J. F. Cooper
Goodyear- Zeppelin Corporation
Akron
The
Geographic Society
Orvil A. Anderson
Rock Bound
Earth
Executions at State Prison and Related Will Case
The report covers the 151st and 152nd electric chair executions with witnesses noting statements and prayers. It then shifts to a Moore County will caveat, detailing allegations against Elva Statler, H Bradley Davidson Jr and Leach regarding a contested will and alleged undue influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentell
Whitfield
Mr. Fisher
Statler
H. Bradley Davidson, Jr
Leach
Davidson
Elva Statler
Elva
Moody
Boston
Mr. Leach
Miss Baer
J. M. Broughton
Raleish
A. L. Spence
Carthage
Richardson D. Barrett
Minneapo
Ex Convict Takes Stand in Guards Trial Hearing
A former inmate testified today about prison conditions and treatment. He described blanket provisions and swollen feet from confinement, and recounted prior assaults by himself. Judge Warlick warned participants after heated exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Shropshire
Wilson Warlick
John Carpenter
Barnes
Davidson Accused Of Undue Influence On Wife
An article reports a case where Davidson is accused of using undue influence on his wife. Leach, a Harvard Law School lawyer and teacher, served as her attorney for about a year before her death and earned over $25 000 for his services. The piece notes initial strong objections to the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Leach
Harvard Law School
Biva
Grayson Lumber Plant Fire Devastates Birmingham District
A four hour blaze destroyed the Grayson Lumber company plant in Birmingham and damaged adjacent homes. The spectacular fire caused $200000 in damage and sent 18 firemen to respond as flames swept the area late last night. Firefighting units battled the blaze to prevent spread to nearby structures. Authorities investigate cause and assess further losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Grayson Lumber Company
District WPA Officials Named Across North Carolina
George W. Coan Jr announced eight district director and assistant appointments for the Works Progress Administration in North Carolina. The new admin plans to be fully launched by October 1 with about 45 000 relief workers on payroll. district offices will screen and forward project applications to state HQ for final approval and funding.
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Raleigh
New
Works Progress Administration
North Carolina
Atete
George W. Coan, Jr
Works Progress
Virginia
Coen
WPA
Elizabeth City
Askew
Windsor
W. R. Wyatt
New Bern
Edwin J. Hill
Warsaw
E. L. Winslow
Philip R. Whitley
Wendell
A. ©. Perry
Fayetteville
Robert D. Caldwell
Lumberton
J. R. McGeady
Greensboro
S. J. Thurman
John B. Kennedy
Winston-Salem
Jack Roach
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Winston- Salem
Roach
Capus M. Waynick
Highway Commission
Oscar Pitts
Purvis G Men Lead Era in Midwest Resigns Position
The article notes Purvis who led anti crime efforts, credited with flushing out hoodlums linked to Roger Touhy, sending Touhy and aides to prison for a kidnapping, and directing a North Side barber shop raid that captured Verne Sankey and Gordon Alcorn. Sankey died in custody. Alcorn jailed. Purvis, a 1925 law graduate, had worked across the Carolinas and Texas before leading the bureau in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillinger
Purvis
Roger Touhy
John Factor
Verne Sankey
Charles Boettcher
Denver
Sankey
Gordon Alcorn
Carolinas
Texas
Birmingham
Ala
Mrs Waley Defense Witness Testimony on Kidnapping Case
Mrs Waley, the defendant, testifies she acted under fear of Dainard and Harmon Waley, claiming they kidnapped the boy for a $200,000 ransom. She says threats from Dainard stifled her attempts to expose the crime and influence from her husband shaped her actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asone
George
Dainard
Harmon M. Waley
McNeil Island Federal Prison
Justice
Canterbery Child Is Taken By Death
Newton C Canterbery age two and a half of 0 Woodberry avenue died at a local hospital shortly before 4 am after a brief illness. Born High Point December 22 1932 he was son of Newton and Mable Kershaw Canterbery. Surviving are parents one brother James L Canterbery grandparents Mrs A C Canter High Point Mr and Mrs R S Kershaw Gadston Alabama. Funeral from Mrs A C Canterbery 1310 street Saturday at 3 pm with Rev C L Ruth Pilgrim Holiness Church and Oakwood cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton C. Canterbery
Woodberry Avenue
High Point
Newton and
Mable Kershaw Canterbery
James L. Canterbery
A. C. Canter
R.S. Kershaw
Gadston
Alabama
A. C. Canterbery
C. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Washington State Law on Hanging for Kidnapping Declared
A Washington law authorizing hanging for kidnapping is cited. The husband, a former convict, served as the next witness and was brought from McNeil Island penitentiary to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State
McNeil Island Oll Penitentiary
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