Kidnaper Ready to Plead Guilty in $60,000 Stoll Case
Nashville reports that Thomas H. Robinson Jr. is prepared to plead guilty to the $60,000 kidnapping of Mrs. Speed Stall, with talks of a possible life sentence or insanity plea. His father Thomas Robinson Sr. and Monte Ross in Nashville discussed defense plans as the defendant’s alignment was set for 2 p.m. in federal court in Louisville.
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Louisville
Momas H. Robinson
Department of
Speed Stall
Monte Ross
Nash- Tenn
C. Dewey
Favyille
The
Departs of Justice
Robinson
Dewey
Thomas Robinson
Nashie
Ross
Soo
Elwood Hamilton
Young Robinson
Emimg
Noshville
Federsl
Oms
Youngobinson
Pbureau
United States
Gletrich
Nk Ger
Nashville
Tenn
Monte
Thomas H. Robinson, Jr
Emery V. Stoll
Lightning Strikes Car in Warrenton
A lightning strike hit the car of GC Fincher of Charlotte in Warrenton on May 123, shattering glass but not injuring Fincher. The driver, a brewery representative, said the lightning appeared to avoid the glass and then bounced away.
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Warrenton
Ining
GC. Fincher
Charlotte
Bischer
Weather summary for multiple regions with scattered storms
Partly cloudy with scattered thunder showers in the interior tonight and Thursday. Northwestern areas may see few storms. generally fair Thursday. Cooler in the interior with variable temperatures across regions including Georgia and California.
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Carolina
Morgia
Tenigtat
Max Min
Crete
Oriesns
Mioi
Francisco
Diplomats Ponder Mussolini Move Over League Exit
Geneva May 18 diplomats still puzzled over Italy’s course toward resigning from the League of Nations and allying with Germany. Well informed Italians hint Italy may re sign from the league as Germany did, reshaping Europe into two camps. Observers note Mussolini may seek to redefine sovereignty over Ethiopia and sanctions, possibly resigning before the council debates these issues.
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Geneva
Benito Masolini
Italy
League of Nations
Foim
Adolf Hitler
Germany
League
Europe
Military Association
Kaiser Wilhelm
Franz Josef
France
Great Britain
Russia
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Musolini
Arabs and Jews At It Again Spark Flare-Ups in Jerusalem
In Jerusalem on May 28, an Arab watchman employed by Jewish authorities was shot dead. Incendiary fires destroyed Jewish wheat and barley crops as intermittent clashes continued, underscoring the fragile Arab Jewish situation.
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Jerusalem
Jewish Telegraph Agency
Tax measure compromise signs deepen in Washington
May 13 report from Washington notes administration leaders seek to defeat the Frazier Lemke plan for refinancing farm mortgages with 3 billion dollars in new currency. Senate Finance Committee works on the House tax bill amid talks of a flat corporate levy and excess profits tax. Speaker Byrns reads AFL president Green opposing the bill. Hopkins orders state WPA admins not to use armed guards or spy on workers. Interstate natural gas regulation advances in House Commerce Committee. Treasury settles with Canadian liquor distillers over duties on smuggled alcohol.
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Washington
House
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Morgenthau
Harrison
Byrns
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Relief Strikers Return To Work At Mt Airy Project
WPA stone-cutting workers at Mt Airy end week long strike after a compromise. Jim Rivers WPA administrator and Miss Helena Hermance labor official joined a striker committee to reach a settlement. Strikers return at 50 cents an hour with hours increasing from 128 to 160 per month to boost income.
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Winston-Salem
WPA
Mt. Airy
Jim Rivers
Helena Hermance
Man Robbed, Hangs Self After Till Theft
Chicago May 18 A 60 year old bartender William Rekow stepped out for canned tomatoes told by an acquaintance named Charlie that he needed to relieve a sick feeling. On return Charlie had left, taking $256 from the till. Rekow went home brooded and hanged himself in the basement.
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Chicago
William Rekow
Charlie
Rekow
William Woodward's Flares wins Newmarket stakes race
Newmarket England May 13 William Woodward's Flares American owned and American bred won the Newmarket stakes run over a mile and a quarter.
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Newmarket
Eng
William Woodward
Radio Ads Branded As False
The National Congress of Parents and Teachers criticized radio sponsors for health claim advertisements. R H Darrow urged stronger truth in ads and hinted better stations would cooperate if advertisers faced pressure. Mrs Jennie R Nichols urged education against toy guns and gangster glorification while highlighting drug habit education and strict narcotics control efforts.
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Milwaukee
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
R. H. Darrow
National Radio
P.T. A
Jennie R. Nichols
Tacoma
Wash
Mra
J. K. Pettengill
Lansing
Mich
Young Peral
Roosevelt Leads In Ohio Primary Amid Incomplete Returns
In Washington on May 13 incomplete returns show President Roosevelt with a 13 to 1 edge over Henry Breckenridge in Ohio's Democratic presidential ballot. Taft leads Borah for Republican delegates with eight favorite son seats ahead of seven Borah slots, as West Virginia also reports a tight Senate race and Neely trails in Neely’s bid for the seat.
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Washington
Ohio
Roosevelt
Robert A. Taft
Henry Breckenridge
New Deal
Taft
Sam
Buckeye
West Virginia
Reoosevelt
Borah
Joseph A. Cottemarsh
Mr. Reoosevellt
Leo J. Chasse
Atromg Tremd
M. M. Neeky
Ralpha M. Himen
Neely
Holt
North Dakota
Candidate Favors Refund To Counties
NEW BERN May 13 Mrs Helen Wohl Democratic candidate for state treasurer said she would if elected secure the refund to 44 counties of 8 451 160 30 claimed by them from the state for highways the counties constructed The refund she said is fair and just to place each county in equable parity with others in contributions for highway construction
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New Bern
Helen Robertson Wolsl
Louisiana Quiet, Has New Governor
Baton Rouge May 13 Louisiana enjoys governmental harmony as Richard W Leche was inaugurated governor yesterday. A conciliatory legislature supports his program aimed at steady reform and avoiding the tumultuous clashes Huey Long stirred into national politics.
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Louisiana
Baton Rough
Huey Long
Richard W. Leche
Sovernor
Sme
Long
Derricks and Homes Will Be Side By Side
Oklahoma City's east side including Lincoln Terrace was opened to derrick drills today after a special election approved extending drilling. More than three to one backed the plan in yesterday's vote. The 60-block area includes grounds of the state hospital and school of medicine.
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Oklahoma City
Lincoln Terrace
Sonc Imio
State Hospital
School of Medieima
Convention Enticer Likely Atop Local Hotel
A Pi rA rock garden project named convention enticer will rise above a local hotel with glass roof and a cost of 15000 dollars. The North Carolina section will host the rest of the feature.
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Winston-Salem
Rock Garden
North Carolina
New Bern to Build Million Dollar Hotel
The Lord Craven hotel corporation of New Bern received a charter from secretary of state Stacey W. Wade. Authorized capital is 1 million dollars to fund a hotel at the confluence of the Trent and Neuse rivers in New Bern. Founding stock includes Raymond Fawson and R. K. Whaktehurst among subscribers.
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Raleioh
Lord Craven Hotel Corporation
New Bern
Stacey W. Wade
Bamke
Trent
Neuse
Raymond Fawson
Scott
R. K. Whaktehurst
Mil
Two Die In Oklahoma Penitentiary Brick Yard Break
In McAlester Oklahoma May 13 two men were killed during a bold break from the state penitentiary brick yard. Warden Rey Kenmy said at least a dozen inmates escaped into the yard after an exchange of shots. C D Powell brick yard foreman was killed and the other victim was tentatively identified as Robert Duinslehan, a convict.
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McAlester
Olelm
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
Rey Kenmy
Tee Yard
Guaria
Khemny
C.D. Powell
Robert Duinslehan
Soft Drink Costs Man Load Liquor
Jeff Smith of Greer stopped at a gas station for a soft drink but found it unsatisfying. Patrolman McFerrim and Tom King noticed the sagging rear of Smith’s car and investigated. They arrested him on charges of transporting 158 gallons of contraband liquor.
Raleigh Mig Re P ran Giddy secretary of state school commission (damaged text)
The article contains garbled lines about a state secretary and North Carolina teachers. It mentions a large percentage and a claim that most people would have ended their year within two weeks, but essential names and details are unreadable.
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Raleigh
Corminssiom
North Carolina
Four Convicts Rob Truck Driver Then Abandon Vehicle
On Creedmoor road near Raleigh five miles northeast, four convicts attacked truck driver Leo Pileter, threw him from the vehicle, and stole the prison truck. Oscar Pitts said the truck was abandoned on Louisburg road, with bloodhounds tracking the escapees. The four men were identified as Ray James, Herbert Lewis, James Eberts, and Charlie Rarne.
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Ralelagh
Amg
Moon
Wake County
Ray James
Wayne County
Herbert Lewis
Wayne
James Eberts
Amd
Charlie Ramne
Marvin Barber
Oscar Pitts
Pemal Ciicheiom
Leo Pileter
Creedmoor Road
Fieter
Pitts
Neldding
Louisburg
George Henderson Files As Bankrupt
George Henderson of High Point filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy in federal court Greensboro listing debts of 36000ish and assets around 2083 dollars. He claims exemptions of 1500 dollars and notes 92660 of the debt is eliminated by the defunct Commercial National Bank, with WR Gibson and company involved as creditors.
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Greensboro
Henderson
Meat Gemler
High Poole
Commercial National Amkam Mgoimest le WR
Gibsom and Company
Homdersom
Pirimer
Supplement Voted In Three Districts in North Carolina
Three North Carolina school districts approved school tax supplements in special meetings yesterday. Low Hamover county voted 20 cents per $100 of property. Goldsboro 15 cents. Mt. Riley 5 cents. The extra funds will be used for a ninth month and other purposes.
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Raleighm
Nort Carolina
Low Hamover County
Goldsboro
Mt. Riley
Bull Attacks Man in Denmark Farm Incident
In Denmark Ohio May 18 a 2000 pound bull charged J K Mayfield in a farm yard, injuring him and knocking him into a water pool. The incident ended without further report of fatalities or arrests.
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Denmark
8. C
J. K. Mayfield
Haleyenan
Robbery Ends With Arson in Florida Hardware Store
Police say a robber entered a Florida hardware store, stole from the cash register, and poured varnish over the scene then set a fire before fleeing. The motive and suspect details remain under investigation.
Meteorite report in Wilkes County proved false
Raleigh May 13 P A Leeper highway district engineer said reports of a meteor buried trees and a crater in a Sandlay road near Roaring River were an error. Maintenance crews found only a six inch hole and no meteorite or meteor in the area.
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Raleigh
P. A. Leeper
Elkin
Wilkes County
Marty Davis
State Museum
Sceme
Roaringiver
Leeper
Davie
Meteorite finding doubt stirs Wilkes County tale
Winston Salem dispatches report Charlies H Mathis who first brought word of a Wilkes County meteorite finding reacting angrily to stories doubting the event He leaves work as a painter to guide reporters to the site and confirm details.
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Winston-Salem
Charlies H. Mathis
Wilkes County
Mathis
Ile Joo
Zioncheck Meets His Match in Puerto Rico Visit
Representative Zioncheck of Washington, touring Puerto Rico in May, faced harassment from independence supporters in San Juan. His sightseeing was interrupted by vehicle troubles, a gate collision, and a threatened damage suit. Demonstrators gathered near his hotel and threw stones, prompting police to intervene with gunfire to disperse the crowd.
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Ponce
Puerto Rico
Zdomcheck
Washington
San Juan
Tee
Amd Beadd
United States Naval Station
United States
Zioneheck
Zioncheck
Mawal
Moore
Tragedy at Shamrock Club Leaves Hat Check Girl Dead
A fatal fire at the Shamrock Club in downtown San Francisco killed hat check girl Jo Dickinson and three others by suffocation after patrons crowded a single exit. Nine more were injured, with three in serious condition at the Emergency Hospital. Fire officials said the torch dance ignited flimsy draperies on a closed second floor room.
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San Ae
San Francisco
Shamrock Club
Geary Street
Jo Dickinson
Elsie Marler
Petaluma
Calif
Robert Pattison
Berkley
John Mason
Betty Blossom
Pantie
Miss Dickinson
Rob Wilde
Walter King
Dom Wollery
Wolley
Charles Dulles
Two Suspects In Robbery Shot In New York Field
State police said two suspects in the Pink Bush bank robbery netting about 13 000 were shot and wounded in a field near Middown New York. One was shot while fleeing and the other wounded himself as troopers closed in. A fifth man Mendey was arrested earlier when troopers trapped the gunmen’s car.
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N. Y
Dey
Pink Bush Bank
Here
Marcus Storms
Mendey
Farley calls Fletcher charge asinine in mutating claim
Minneapolis May 13 Postmaster General James Farley dismissed Henry Fletcher's charge that Republican campaign material was altered while in transit. Farley said he would investigate upon returning to Washington and called the complaint asinine, made while en route from Devils Lake North Dakota after addressing the state Democratic convention.
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Minneapolis
James Farley
Henry P. Fletcher
Republican National Campaign Committee
Washington
Fletcher
Farley
Devils Lake
N. D
Tidewater Power discusses potential rate cuts with official
Raleigh officials and Stankey Winthorpe utilities commissioner met to explore possible rate reductions for Tidewater Power Company. The talks focused on consumer costs and future pricing structure in the region.
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Raleigh
Tidewater Power Ecompany
Stankey Winthorpe
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