Fi ch family feud over money and deaths in Europe
A long, complex tale of robbery, inheritance disputes, and emigration unfolds as Isidore Fisch’s family battles over a safe in America. The elder Fisch describes gifts to Pinkus and Hannah, moves to Leipzig, and a powerful power of attorney granted to a friend who returned to the United States after Fisch’s death amid questions of funds and control.
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Fisch
Hannah
America
Pinkus
Fisel
Isidore
Geldhangasse
Brughl
Leipzig
Tsidore
International News Service
Curie Daughters Extend Cancer Fight With New Treatment
Paris reports Marie Curie’s daughter Irene continues the legacy with M. Joliot in a joint effort that may rival radium. The French team describes a cheaper, practical cancer therapy closely simulating radium’s effects and easier for medical institutions to deploy.
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Paris
Mme
Marie Curie
Curie
Pierre
Irene Curie Dolint
M. Joliot
Joliots
Campaign Speech Highlights Pennsylvania State Issues
A 5 000 strong crowd heard remarks by State Chairman Taylor and speaker Mr Schnader on state independence from federal policy, home rule for counties, and the burden of real estate taxes. They stressed Pennsylvania’s need for self government and urged voters to back candidates Strong, Stewart, Sloan, and Reed’s allies in November.
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Mr. Bennett
Taylor
Nathan L. Strong
Congress
J. T. Stewart
J. Clair Sloan
Ludlow
David A. Reed
Michigan
Harry A. Geoti
Pennsylvania
Schnader
Taylor Taid
Indiana County
John 5. Fisher
Bennett
Washington
Tam
Mr. Schnader
Harrisburg
Johnstown
George H. Earle
David Lawrence
New York
William A. Schnader
Wm. Penn Grange Meeting Set at Armagh Hall
Open meeting of Wm. Penn Grange in Grange Hall Armagh Tuesday evening September 25 with Master Leslie A. Stutzman presiding speakers include R. C. Grogs of Johnstown lecturer of Pennsylvania State Grange.
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Grange Hall
Armagh
Leslie A. Stutzman
R. C. Grogs
Johnstown
Pennsylvania State Grange
SSS
Disbursing officer and relief plans across counties
A report from Pennsylvania details shifts in relief funding and administration, with Henry and county workers moving to a centralized building in Indiana to handle GWA and RWD funds. Local counties face varied conditions, and leaders argue for letting counties decide.
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Henry
Indiana
Waters Calls Vigorous Opposition Essential to Nation
Waters argued that a strong opposition is essential for national welfare with a Democratic administration in Washington. He warned Republicans not to stay silent and urged a vigorous party, saying a more left-leaning economy would result without opposition. He also predicted Republicans would win Pennsylvania's statewide election after comparing candidate records.
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Waters
Washington
Pennsylvania
Mother of Accused Pleads Innocence in Lindbergh Case
A mother describes hunger and hardship shaping Bruno's life from theft to prison. He escaped in 1928 for a time in America, sending funds to support her cottage. She hopes for proof of his innocence in the Lindbergh kidnapping, insisting she cannot believe his guilt.
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Bruno
Kemenz
America
Lindbergh
Fisch's Grave Mystery Ties Lindbergh Case to Hauptmann
Leipzig reports Isidore Fisch, who emigrated to the United States in 1928, rose to wealth by 1932 and is linked to the Lindbergh ransom saga through Hauptmann. Fisch’s father Solomon recounts letters from Hauptmann and portrays Isidore as a clever fur tradesman who gained luxury in America, while the family claims no wealth after his death.
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Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Bronx
Solomon Fisch
United States
Hauptmann
Isidore
Liepzig
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England
Leipzig
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Immedi
Lindbergh Kidnapping Case Focuses on Hauptmann Records
The record shows Bruno Hauptmann did not work at the yard after March 1 1932 when the Lindbergh baby was abducted from the Hopewell home. He reappeared March 7 and worked March 10, then left for good. Investigators link ransom cash, suspect stock trades, and a Bronx ledger to the crime as they press for indictments.
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Hopewell
David Hirsch
Schwarzkopf
Trenton
N. J
Samuel Folay
Bronx
New Jersey
Lindbergh
Col. Schwarzkopf
Isidore Fische
Germany
Mrs. Rauch
Hauptmanns
John J. Sullivan
Polce
Sullivan
Moneyz
Tragic Farm Suicide near Apollo Leaves Family Grief
Vandergrift Sept 22 Harvey Black 64 on his Kiski township farm near Apollo shot himself in a barn and died 46 minutes later. He left no note. ill health reportedly weighed. Sister Alice Eckman found him. he leaves three children, Wayne and Orville in Apollo, Joseph Kirkman, and siblings H A Black, W H Lelless, Mrs. Alice Eckman. Private funeral held at 4:30 p.m.
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Harvey
Black
Kiski Township
Apollo
Alice Eckman
Rainbow and Endeavour Prep For Next Race
Rainbow faces a crucial test as the yacht Endeavour prepares for the upcoming race amid unrest over postponed matches. Critics note delays weary the fleet, while Lindbergh, New York police, and Astor headlines frame a noisy backdrop to yachting chatter.
Witnesses questioned in Lindbergh kidnapping probe in Bronx
District Attorney Samuel Foley questioned a woman for seven hours as part of extortion charges against Bruno Richard Hauptmann. The witness, said to be Miss Hinkle, was escorted out by two detectives. Authorities say all who knew Hauptmann are being questioned. Meanwhile New Jersey officials delay extradition to build a solid case before presenting to a grand jury. Lindberghs remain in seclusion as a big transport plane prepares for possible use to fly them to New York, though unlikely soon.
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Germany
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Hauptmann mystery draws Kamenz police into national case
International News Service reports New York authorities sought Hauptmann background from Kamenz police. Once a petty thief and jail breaker, he became infamous as the Lindbergh baby ransom suspect after his 1932 New York arrest. In Kamenz the case stirs a town famed for quiet life and curiosity.
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Hauptmann
New York
Lindbergh
Frau Pauling
Local Police Get New Cycle For Hobart Borough
Indiana police receive a new Harley Davidson motorcycle approved at the September 4 council meeting. Chief William J. Kelley accepted the machine this morning, replacing the three year in service Indian motorcycle.
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Indiana
William J. Kelley
Obituary notices of Buchheit Lowman Warhol Kline Mills Taczak
Multiple obituaries from Washington to Dixonville itemize sudden deaths and burials. Howard A. Buchheit, Emma Lowman, Mike Warhol, Harry D. Kline, Gilbert E. Mills, and Mary Taczak are named with relatives, residences, and funeral details. Interments set in St Paul Minnesota, Marchand Cemetery, Grandview Cemetery, and Russian Orthodox Church.
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John Taczak
Dixonville
Czecho-Slovakia
Pittsburgh
Steve Taczak
Duquesne
Wilam Taczak
Cleveland
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Sharon
Helen Taczak
Erie
Mary Taczak
Hauptmann mother to be questioned in Lindbergh case
The mother of the man suspected in the Lindbergh kidnapping was expected to be questioned today as New York sought a background on her son. Although reluctant to discuss her son's criminal record, she spoke about what she learned from his letters, noting the arrests for robbery in the United States.
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Lindbergh
New York
Frau Hauptmann
United States
Pinchot Plans Textile Peace Effort Meets Demand
Harrisburg Sept 22 Governor Pinchot invited operators and American Federation of Silk Workers officials to meet and negotiate a settlement in the textile strike. The governor offered his office to aid in collective bargaining to restore peace in textile plants.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
American Federation of Silk Workers
Aged Veterans Die in Pittsburgh Funeral Plans
In Pittsburgh on September 22 the Union Veteran Legion prepared for funerals of two elder members. Major Albert Buell Hay, 90, founder of the Legion, to be buried Monday. Dr Louis F Arensberg, 91, former Grand Army of the Republic commander, to be buried tomorrow. Both died yesterday in the Pittsburgh district. Hay was dean of Allegheny County Bar and Sigma Chi member. Arensberg was a former assemblyman.
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Union Veteran Legion
Civil War Organization
Albert Buell Hay
Legion
Louis F. Arensbero
Grand Army of the Republic
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Allegheny County
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Arensberg
OneKilled In Prison Outbreak In Ohio
Charles Makley was mortally wounded and Harry Pierpont likely will die from wounds after an escape attempt at the Ohio penitentiary. Both Dillinger gangsters awaiting execution were shot by guards using improvised soapstone guns. Pierpont may survive but could be paralyzed, per Dr. George Pell and prison physician E. J. Slediman who treated them.
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Charles Makley
Harry Pierpont
Dillinger
Ohio Penitentiary
Death Row
Pierpont
George O. Pell
E. J. Slediman
Piersiont
Solne
Pelleald
New Kensington Girl Elvina Del Grosso Is Missing
New Kensington authorities and agents across four states search for 17 year old Elvina Del Grosso who vanished after eloping with 23 year old James Stump Jr. from Wellsburg and Wellsburg. Stump is jailed on a seduction charge as the case unfolds.
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Elvina del Grosso
James Stump, Jr
Arnold
Stump
Wellsburg
W. Wau
Firemonte Loses Boxing Return to Kennedy in Fourth Round
Enzo Firemonte, once husband of Mrs Ma Deline Force Astor Dick, returned after 19 months to fight Les Kennedy in Hollywood. The Italian statue-tall fighter was counted out in the fourth round of their scheduled ten round match, leaving questions about his marriage choice.
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Enzo Firemonte
America
Madeline Force Astor Dick
John Jacob Astor
Firemonie
Les Kennedy
Ring
Avonmore suspects in bank holdup case
Government contends Carter blackened his face to avoid identification. Defendants are H. R. Shellhammer and Homer Shellhammer, both of Avonmore. Defense witnesses place Plesnyski at home in New Kensington during the holdup. Others say Plesnarski, who has rheumatism, uses a cane and could not have participated in the robbery.
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H. R. Shellhammer
Homer Shellhammer
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Plesnyski
New Kensington
Plesarski
Aged Woman Defends Son Against Kidnapping Charge
The old woman says Bruno never wrote of friends and kept to family matters. She remains convinced her son could not be guilty of extortion, kidnapping, or murder as suspected, believing he was “doing all right.”
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Bruno
Chere
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