Evidence points to murder or suicide in heiress death
Solicitor Roland Pruett said after 24 hours of investigating the mysterious death of Mrs H Pirachey Davidson Jr heiress of B F M Statler he had evidence indicating either murder or death by own action and he discarded the possibility.
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Pruett
William 0. Varn
Associated Press
Pinehurst
Roland Pruett
Mre
H. Pirachey Davidson, Jr
BF. M. Statler
Huey Long Heads to Washington as Louisiana Session Closes
Senator Huey Long departs for the capital to press his attack on Postmaster General Farley as his special legislative session ends with 24 laws. He hints at a gubernatorial bid in 1936 while the Public Service Commission orders a general telephone rate reduction.
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Baton Rouge
Huey Long
Washington
Farley
Public Service Commission
Long
C. K. Allen
United States Senate
Ical
Senate
House
Louisiana
Senator Long
National Union Clashes With Detroit Labor Locals
In Detroit during March the National Council of United Automobile Workers and local labor groups engage in a rapid dispute over control of car industry representation and bargaining power.
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Detroit
National Council of United Automobile Workers and Labor
Holmes Condition Remains Unchanged, 8:56 Report
Washington, March 2 AP The condition of Oliver Wendell Holmes was reported unchanged at 8 56 tonight by his physician Dr Thomas A Claytor The retired justice remained under an oxygen tent and the doctor left after a 15 minute call.
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Washington
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Thomas A. Claytor
Bank swindlers held under bond in Philadelphia case
Federal agents describe the five men as key figures in a $1,250,000 bank swindle ring. J B Haynes Abraham Hart and Max Block of Philadelphia face 25000 bail. Benjamin Atlans and Abraham Spiser of New York face 40000 bail. Hearings set in Philadelphia after waivers in New York. J Edgar Hoover is reportedly personally interested.
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Philadelphia
United States
William §&. Wacker
New York City
Ploc
J. B. Haynes
Abraham Hart
Max Block
Benjamin Atlans
Abraham Spiser
New York
U. S
Isaac Platt
U. S. Airorney
Thomas J. Curtin
J. Edgar Hoover
Bureau of Investigation
Washington
Administration Forces Continue Relief Fight
Washington reports a stalemate over the 4.88 billion work relief bill as administration allies press to outlast the McCarran group. Senator Wagner, sidelined by illness, and Senate leaders Robinson and Byrnes indicate no developments expected before next week. McCarran’s overtures have been rejected so far as the struggle carries into negotiations.
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Washington
McCarran
White House
Wagner
Robinson
Arkansas
Byrnes
D-Sc
Roosevelt
Revenue Bills Move Toward Midweek Floor Action
Raleigh March 2 After eight weeks of preliminaries the general assembly will begin work on revenue and appropriations bills by midweek. Analysts say adjournment before April 15 is unlikely and two major bills will be introduced this week. The money measure is expected to include a three percent general retail sales tax, backed by Governor Ehringhaus.
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Raleigh
General Assembly
Ehringhaus
Recommend Repeal Publicity Section 1934 Revenue Act
Washington March 2 A subcommittee of the House Ways and Means recommends repealing the income tax publicity section of the 1934 Revenue Act. Chairman Doughton plans to introduce a bill next week to strike out the publicity provision.
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Washington, D. C
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
Representative Doughton
DNC
Coroner Arrested While Transporting Unclothed Body
Coroner M A Northrope of Brunswick county was jailed near Raleigh on charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct while en route to Washington D C with an unclothed body of George E Knowles. Deputy Sheriff H L Pike stopped the car four miles south of Raleigh on Route 21. John Thomas Jr drove Northropes car and was released after questioning. The body was moved to a local funeral home pending arrangements.
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Raleigh
Washington, D. C
M. A. Northrope
Brunswick County
H. L. Pike
Northrope
Ll. M. Waring
Northorpe
John Thomas, Jr
Waring
Pierce
George E. Knowles
Smithville
Treasury to Stay Out of Bonus Fight in Congress
Washington March 2 Treasury officials said they will keep out of the congressional battle over the 2 billion dollar bonus measure for veterans. Hearings on about 30 bonus bills begin Monday before the Ways and Means Committee and officials indicated they would not testify unless asked. The administration and treasury oppose any form of payment and no compromise is anticipated as a House vote approaches.
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W.acington
Treasury
House
Ways and Means Committee
Patman
American Legion-Vinson
Senate
Former Premier Venizelos backs revolt in Greece
Former Greek premier Venizelos, living in Crete, voiced support for rebels in a violent anti government speech. Five repurposed warships and loyal air forces clashed as a government demand for surrender loomed, with dawn bombardment expected and three bombing planes prepared.
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Athens
Fleutherious Venizelos
Venizelos
Crete
P. Tsaldaris
Aegean
Tsaldaris
Lindbergh Kidnaping Not Yet Cleared Up
The ransom phase of the Lindbergh case remains unsolved three years after the child’s kidnapping. Of the 50 000 dollars paid to a Bronx ransom collector, 19 715 dollars are accounted for. About 230 285 dollars in currency may still be hidden circulated or destroyed, with Hauptmann suspected of concealing it.
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New York
Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
Bronx
Treasury Department
John F. Condon
Sourland Hills
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hauptmann
What Happened To Lindbergh Money
A chaotic OCR summary lists figures tied to the Lindbergh ransom including 850000 as total, 8500 and 850000 appearing in various places, allege Hochmann or Hauptmann involvement, and multiple dates such as May 1 1988 and May 26 1988 with mentions of banks and exchanges. The text is fragmentary and cannot confirm a coherent narrative or provenance.
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Lindbergh
Hauptmann
J. J. Paulkner
Mannufacturers Co
Chemical National Bank
New York City
New York
Federal Reserve Official Warns of Counterfeit Bills Circulation
A Federal Reserve Bank official cautions that counterfeit notes are in circulation despite bank scrutiny. He notes known rating of numbers on each bill and urges banks to maintain vigilance to prevent spread of fake currency.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Portrayer of De Land Stricken In New York
Richard B B Harrison the 65 year old actor famed for his role as De Land in The Green Pastures collapsed from a heart attack while getting makeup ready for the 1 659th performance. He was taken to Fifth Avenue hospital and expected to recover by Monday night as understudy Charles Winter Wood completed the show.
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New York
Richard B&b. Harrison
de Land
Fifth Avenue Hospital
Harrison
Cnet
Wood
Father Convicted and Sentenced for Life in Family Tragedy
Bay Springs Mississippi March 2 George Jackson a 52 year old farm father was convicted of murder for the death of his 16 year old daughter Hes ter in a shotgun incident and was sentenced to life imprisonment The state alleged he forced his son Kermit to fire the weapon over fears of poisoning the family due to her dating a farm youth.
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Bay Springs
Miss
Mar
George Jackson
Jackson
Hester
Kermit
Man Dies After Hold Up En Route, Suspect Arrested
Henderson reports W E Holmes assistant superintendent of the Henderson cotton mill dies of a heart attack after saying he was held up at pistol point by Garland Harper. Harper is held on $1000 bond. Holmes drove to his mill village home where he died shortly after arriving. He was active in church and Sunday school. His widow and children survive. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Henderson
W. E. Holmes
Henderson Cotton Milla
Garland Harper
Harper
Holmes
Mill Village
Congress 10 Considers New Money Law
Congressional silverites push for a new monetary bill as hearings loom. House coinage chair Somers signals action to ban exploration of gold or silver, seeks expert input on failed prior actions, including gold dollar devaluation and silver purchase.
Glue search in Henderson targets Martha Faulkner death
Franklin county authorities conducted an intensive search for clues in the death of 14 year old Martha Faulkner whose battered body was found by her father Sidney Faulkner on the woods edge near her Gold Land home. Coroner R A Bobbitt ordered an inquest and said no attacker trace found. The girl left for a neighbor and church gathering Thursday and did not return. Her skull showed crushing blows and possible axe hack marks but prelims suggested no criminal attack.
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Henderson
Franklin County
Martha Faulkner
Sidney Faulkner
R. A. Bobbitt
Gold Land School
Kingfish And Farley Argument To Be Aired
Senate post office committee will examine charges by Huey P. Long against Postmaster General James A. Farley in an executive session. Long plans to testify. McKellar will hold action until Long returns to Louisiana and appears before the panel if invited.
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Kingfish And _ Farley
Washington
Senate Post Office Committee
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Senate
James A. Farley
Long
Farley
Post Office Department
Execu
Congress Faces Muddle Over Roosevelt Program
Washington march 2 congress stalled with vital administration measures languishing in committees while work relief surges faced blocked progress. Leaders plan to push Monday to revive the legislative express as Republicans watch and Democrats fear a long summer session.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Legislative Express
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Senate
Judge Grubb Won't Sign Decree on Alabama Power Shares
Judge W. L. Grubb announced he would not sign before Monday a final decree restraining the Tennessee Valley Authority from purchasing Alabama Power Co common and preferred shares in north Alabama.
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Birmingham
Ala
W. 1. Grubb
Alabama Power Co
Tennessee Valley Authority
Alabama
North Carolina and South Carolina Weather Outlook
North Carolina sees mild Sunday and Monday turning cloudy and cooler with possible light rain in the west. South Carolina starts fair and warmer, with Monday mostly cloudy. Washington reports official weather bureau records for the 24 hours ending 8 p.m. Seee ton growing areas noted.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Washington
Official Weather Bureau
Seeee Seton
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